Independent testing agency eCOGRA has certified Betsson Group as a Safe and Fair operator following a rigorous audit that covered nine key areas of eCOGRA’s generally accepted practices (eGAP). As a Safe and Fair seal holder, Betsson is committed to further promote responsible gambling, report on AML/fraudulent activity, safeguard customer data and operate in a …
Isabelle Moser has been appointed chief people officer and a member of the executive management team of OPAP as of January 1, 2019. Prior to her appointment Moser has filled human resources related roles at PwC, Randstad, the Schindler Group and Geniki Bank.
Fortuna Gaming has launched its new Slotzo brand on the Aspire Global platform offering a new destination to online casino players. “The Aspire platform is a complete solution, that, as we continue to move into new territories and markets, gives us the tools we need to satisfy the demands of an increasingly diverse and disparate …
William Hill US has settled its copyright infringement suit against FanDuel in which the bookmaker alleged the fantasy sports provider had copied its “how to bet” guide practically word for word. The settlement, made public Monday, will use part of the undisclosed compensation to fund creative writing classes and problem gambling initiatives, CEO Joe Asher …
The US Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) published an opinion Monday headed “Reconsidering Whether the Wire Act Applies to Non-Sports Gambling.” The opinion puts into question the legality of any form of gambling based on a grammatical interpretation in the text of the 1961 Wire Act which industry observers note may affect …
Atlantic City’s total gaming revenue increased almost 9.2 percent in 2018 compared to 2017 the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) reported Monday, marking the third consecutive year of revenue growth. The Industry’s Total Gaming Revenue was $2.903 billion for 2018 (2017: $2.659 billion). Casino Win was $2.511 billion, up 4.0 percent over 2017. …
Sky Betting & Gaming (SB&G) has appointed Ben Wright as its new head of safer gambling. Wright has spent over a decade at SB&G in numerous roles, the most recent as Head of Trading Commercial and International. In his new position, Wright, a passionate advocate for responsible gambling, will take responsibility for defining and delivering SB&G’s safer gambling …
Malta-based online gambling firm Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (EEG) has secured an exclusive online wagering partnership with Epsilon eSports (Epsilon), a 2008-founded multi-champion esports organisation headquartered in Belgium. Epsilon eSports teams are based across Europe and North America competing in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive; Gears Call of Duty; FIFA; and H1Z1 KoH. Its players and members represent over twenty nations. …
In an exclusive report, The Sydney Morning Herald details an investigation into Lottoland following an alleged complaint. The complaint has reportedly garnered the attention of three separate authorities including the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and online betting regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The investigation is allegedly focused on Lottoland’s new financial market betting product “jackpot betting” launched after …
Bet.Works, a US-based igaming and sportsbook technology platform supplier, has appointed SG Digital’s former vice president of Corporate Strategy and Government Affairs Quinton Singleton as its new chief operating officer. Singleton is a seasoned executive in the U.S. gaming space with over 12 years of experience across operators and suppliers, including developing and implementing the …
Bragg Gaming Group business ORYX Gaming will roll out its casino content across seven of Genesis Global brands Casino Cruise, SpinIt, Sloty, Vegas Hero, Genesis Casino, Casino Joy, and Spela. In addition to ORYX’s proprietary titles, the Genesis Global brands will gain access to several casino titles from GivMe Games, Kalamba Games and Gamomat. Gamomat’s recently launched Crazy Chicken Shooter jackpot side game forms part of the deal. …
Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has partnered casino games aggregator Relax Gaming for the distribution of its complete GiG Games portfolio. The release of GiG Games’ first game on the Relax platform is scheduled for Q1 2019. Daniel Eskola, CEO Relax Gaming: “We are pleased to be opening 2019 with an agreement of this calibre, providing GiG Games with access …
Stakelogic has entered the Swedish market with the rollout of its content on videoslots.com Games available to operators and players in Sweden include Classic Joker 5 Reels and Twin Joker – as well as the developer’s latest release, Book of Cleopatra. Stakelogic is targeting wider expansion with the certification of its content in the UK, Italy, Spain, …
In a pre-close trading update from JPJ Group for its Full Year results for the year ending December 31 2019, the operator said its Board is confident of reporting FY2018 Revenue and adjusted EBITDA at the upper end of its current market expectations. JPJ Group said results had been buoyed by consistent trends across the group especially …
Online and mobile casino software provider iSoftBet has reported the certification of an extensive range of its top performing proprietary and branded slot games for the newly regulated Swedish market. All iSoftBet’s Swedish-licensed customers now have access to a wide portfolio of games, including brands such as LeoVegas, Betsson and No Account Casino who have been live …
Kindred Games has become High 5 Games’ (H5G) first partner in the Nordic and Swedish markets with a content supply agreement that will see H5G’s ‘All That Cash’ title rolled out across Kindred brands. The commercial agreement supports both companies efforts to gain traction and expand their reach within newly regulated markets such as Sweden and New Jersey. …
Madrid-headquartered sports betting startup Carousel Group is readying the launch of two new brands SportsBetting.com and RaceBook.com focused initially on the European and Latin American markets. Carousel Group acquired a proprietary, full-stack turnkey sportsbetting, casino and player management platform to operate its brands in 2018. Malta-licensed, Carousel hopes to expand in the UK, US and Swedish markets with applications for licensing …
On the back of numerous reports regarding the failure of freshly-licensed operators in the Swedish market to block access to self-excluded customers through the Spelpaus programme, Genesis Global said it had deployed its technology teams to rectify the problem. Genesis indicated the initial fault had been identified as a failure in “a 3rd party’s system” in integrating to Spelpaus. …
Gauselmann’s Blueprint Gaming will distribute its content across Iforium’s Gameflex platform following the inking of a deal. Popular Blueprint releases include Diamond Mine MegawaysTM, Inspector Gadget, TED and Wish Upon a Jackpot. Under the terms, Blueprint Gaming’s Jackpot King progressive system will be made available to players on existing titles such as Super Diamond Deluxe and Winstar. Matt Cole, Managing …
Videoslots.com head of finance David Cutajar has been promoted to chief financial officer with immediate effect. Cutajar joined the firm in 2016 as head of finance doubling the number of employees during his tenure. Alexander Stevendahl, group chief executive of Videoslots: “The appointment of David Cutajar as our new Chief Financial Officer is one that we are all …
Twelve people across two continents have reportedly been arrested in the case of missing American sports betting executive, William Sean Creighton Kopko (43) or “5Dimes Tony”, Costa Rica media outlets reported over the weekend. In a joint operation Costa Rican and Spanish Authorities made the arrests of nine in Costa Rica and three in Spain after following …
The South African Cricket Board’s official Twitter account at OfficialCSA was hacked in the early hours of Monday morning with numerous tweets selling bitcoin lottery. “Please be aware that the @OfficialCSA Twitter account has been compromised,” a Tweet from the International Cricket Council reads. “Our friends in South Africa are working hard to resolve the situation quickly. Please do not click …
DraftKings’ inaugural Sports Betting National Championship in New Jersey this past weekend has drawn widespread criticism following a computer lag that prevented the grading of several customers’ bets in time to allow wagering on the final Saints Eagles game which closely followed the Patriots vs Chargers by less than two minutes. While bettors cried foul, the company …
Vietnam authorities have bust a football pools online betting ring, arresting twelve people and confiscating numerous mobile phones and other related evidence. The operation, which is estimated to have generated around US$13 million, was headed up by Phạm Quân Dũng (40), known by Thanh Hóa City Police for a similar sting in November last year in which he …