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Planetwin365 launch Inspired virtual sports

19 Dec 2018

Italian gaming operator planetwin365 has expanded its offer with a range of Inspired virtual sports across three different channels. “The arrival of the new Virtual Sports represents an important step forward of our product, in terms of supply, which becomes increasingly complete and organic,” Francesco Gaziano, Marketing Director of SKS365, said. “We are now collecting the first results of a …

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PG Soft partners SoftGamings

19 Dec 2018

PG SOFT™ has expanded its presence through a content supply deal with SoftGamings. “PG SOFT™ is proud to be a partner of SoftGamings. We hope that through this cooperation, more people will be exposed to PG SOFT™ quality and creative games. We believe that this partnership between PG SOFT™ and SoftGamings will bring an exciting new gaming …

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William Hill board change

19 Dec 2018

In an industry update, William Hill PLC confirmed the resignation of David Lowden, Non-Executive Director who has accepted a position as Chairman and Independent Non-executive Director of Huntsworth plc. Bowden will step down from the Board of William Hill PLC with effect from 4 March 2019.

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Play’n Go debuts final game of 2018

19 Dec 2018

Play’n GO’s final game release of 2018 is titled ‘Star Joker’, a 5-reel slot based on classic slot machine gameplay featuring symbols such as Cherries, Plums and Lucky 7’s. The game brings an added dimension with an interactive tutorial that a player can activate to teach them how slot games work. The tutorial includes guidance on …

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888 Holdings upward momentum continues

19 Dec 2018

In a trading update published Wednesday, 888 Holdings PLC (888) said the second half of the financial year has seen further progress against the Group’s strategic objectives leading the Board to remain confident in achieving full year expectations. The company reported continued momentum in Sport, Casino and across regulated European markets which was supported by the rollout …

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NetEnt interim CFO made permanent

19 Dec 2018

NetEnt has appointed interim chief financial officer Lars Johansson as permanent chief financial officer. Johansson, who has held the interim position since September 3, 2018, brings over three decades of experience from numerous management positions in various sectors to the table.  He’s worked at senior level in both public and private companies – most recently Ratos AB – …

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New records for attendances and states at U.S. regulatory conference

19 Dec 2018

Host Harrah’s New Orleans will see record turnouts for next year’s National Council of Legislators from Gaming States Winter Meeting which runs from January 4 to 6 next year. The organisers report that a record 42 senior legislators from 18 US states has signed up for the bi-annual event. NCLGS William P. Coley II, a …

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Gauselmann eyes possible acquisition of Polish sports betting group.

19 Dec 2018

Regulatory filings with Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection earlier this week have revealed that German gambling giant Gauselmann seeks to acquire Polish online sports betting enterprise Totolotek from its Greek owner Intralot. The acquisition will be through XTiP Polska, a joint venture involving Gauselmann Group’s Merkur Sportwetten GmbH and Warsaw-based TMT Investments SA. …

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DraftKing’s new West Virginia move

19 Dec 2018

Just a day after launching its online casino in New Jersey (see previous report), DraftKings has announced another new initiative as it prepares to offer mobile and online sportsbetting in the state of West Virginia. The venture is in partnership with Penn National Gaming’s Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia, and is …

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Washington DC council approves sports betting

19 Dec 2018

After months of hearings and debate, the Washington DC city-state is about to become the next US sports betting jurisdiction following an 11 vs. 2 positive vote for legalisation under the “Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018” Tuesday, The bill now needs only Mayor Muriel Bowser’s signature to enter law, with an early 2019 …

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ReelNRG slots live with EveryMatrix

18 Dec 2018

London-based slots developer ReelNRG has joined EveryMatrix’ CasinoEngine vendor network with the integration of their portfolio of casino slots. CasinoEngine currently offers over 8,000 casino games from around 130 content providers. The deal was agreed back in August 2018.

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FanDuel expands partnership with NBA 

18 Dec 2018

Daily fantasy sports operator FanDuel has secured an expansion to its partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to include sports betting along with fantasy sports. FanDuel is now an Authorized Gaming Operator of the NBA, in addition to continuing as the Official Daily Fantasy Partner of the NBA and the WNBA. FanDuel will gain access to official NBA …

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theScore to launch mobile sportsbook in New Jersey

18 Dec 2018

North American media company theScore, Inc. plans to launch online and mobile sports betting in New Jersey through a multi-year licensing partnership with Monmouth Park Racetrack operator, Darby Development LLC and the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA). Subject to receiving all required approvals and licenses from the State of New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) and the New Jersey Racing Commission (NJRC), theScore intends rolling …

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Miller appointed president and ceo of AGA

18 Dec 2018

Bill Miller has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Gaming Association (AGA) effective January 14, 2019. The appointment follows a comprehensive search and selection process, the Board said, undertaken by a seven-member committee which was formed in June and led by Tim Wilmott, CEO of Penn National Gaming and Chairman of the AGA Board of …

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Vereeni acquires 20 percent stake in Singular

18 Dec 2018

Venture capital fund Vereeni Investments has acquired a 20 percent stake in igaming firm Singular for an initial consideration of Euro 5 million and the option to increase its stake based on performance in 13 months time. Dubbed a “major investment deal”, the deal forms part of Vereeni’s recently launched Euro 100 million technology fund ‘Level Up’ which targets …

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William Hill US appoints president of digital

18 Dec 2018

William Hill has announced the appointment of Kenneth Fuchs to the role of president of Digital of William Hill US. Most recently, Fuchs served as chief executive officer of STATS, prior to which he was vice president of Yahoo Sports, Yahoo Finance and Yahoo Entertainment and Music.  He is attributed with leading the development and growth of Yahoo’s Fantasy …

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LeoVegas recruits Chief Compliance and Legal Officer

18 Dec 2018

LeoVegas has strengthened its Group Management team with the recruitment of Avshalom Lazar as Chief Compliance & Legal Officer (CCLO). Lazar most recently served as Group Head of Legal and Compliance for Fortuna Entertainment Group and will assume his new position in April 2019. The role, which is based in Malta, includes all contacts with authorities and licensors …

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Swedish football association wants betting restrictions to deter match fixing

18 Dec 2018

Sweden’s Football Association, Svenska Fotbollförbundet (SvFF), has turned to the Swedish Courts for an interim decision on betting restrictions, particularly youth league and live betting. The Association said it had approached the Lotteriinspektionen on numerous occasions to gain clarification on whether newly licensed betting firms would be permitted to offer markets on lower division football and live …

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BetSoft launch Yak, Yeti and Roll

18 Dec 2018

Betsoft’s latest release ‘Yak, Yeti and Roll’ takes players on an adventure across the frozen tundra with two endearing characters Yak and Yeti. Yak is an Inuit inventor, known for his wild creations, and Yeti his long-suffering side-kick.  They set out to traverse the wintry wastes in a rather unusual vehicle – an ornate sled with …

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Quickspin launch Challenges retention tool

18 Dec 2018

Playtech Group company, Quickspin has debuted a new customer retention tool, Quickspin Challenges. In essence Challenges is a mini-game displayed on top of each slot, with the extra level of gameplay fuelled by the outcome of spins from the game below. The player’s aim is to guide an in-play character through a maze to a final prize, allowing participants …

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Wazdan scores River iGaming deal

18 Dec 2018

Slots manufacturer Wazdan has agreed a deal with Pan-European iGaming firm, River iGaming for the supply of their full suite of immersive HTML5 games. The deal marks a significant expansion for Wazdan as River iGaming owns amongst other assets, UK casino brands, including the Pocket Fruity and Spin Genie brands and has rights to the Britain’s Got Talent and X Factor Game brands, as well as being …

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GiG applies for Spanish licenses

18 Dec 2018

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has applied for an online B2C casino and sports betting license in Spain as part of its expansion in regulated markets strategy. The technology provider hopes to enter and launch in the Spanish market with both its B2C and B2B offering during the second half of 2019. GiG currently holds licences in …

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Rank Digital partners Playzido

18 Dec 2018

Rank Digital has entered into a strategic partnership with B2B games platform and software provider Playzido for the launch of Playzido’s core games portfolio including a new Deal or No Deal slot across their Mecca and Grosvenor brands from December 2018. Additionally, Rank Digital have identified Playzido as a key strategic partner in allowing them to on-board some of the new up-and-coming game studios …

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GVC and Danske Licens Spil agree multi year extension

18 Dec 2018

GVC Holdings has secured a multi-year extension to its existing B2B supply contract with Danske Licens Spil (DLS). GVC, and previously bwin.party, the business acquired by the Group in 2016, have supplied online gaming and poker content to DLS since January 2012, when the Danish market first regulated. The new agreement marks the second time that the contract …

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