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New records for New Jersey online gambling in October

16 Nov 2018

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement released its October online gambling stats Thursday, reporting more record performances at industry and company level as the market shows little sign of slowing. Online gambling licensees generated revenue up over 30 percent y-o-y at $26.75 million last month, setting a new record over the previous $25.9 million …

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Hard Rock’s online operations in New Jersey doing well

16 Nov 2018

In a company statement Thursday, gambling and entertainment group Hard Rock Casino bragged that it achieved a million dollars in GGR in October, just four months after launching online operations in New Jersey, and four-and-a-half-years after online gambling was made legal in the state. “When we launched HardRockCasino.com alongside our Atlantic City property four months …

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Sportradar expects U.S. sports betting to expand next year

16 Nov 2018

According to a Reuters news agency report Thursday, sports betting data provider Sportradar expects “at least” twelve more US states to legalise sports betting in the coming year, and up to eight could have operational sports books ready to take wagers before the start of the 2019 football season. Company exec Jake Williams and other …

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Game technology provider DFNN delivers positive results

16 Nov 2018

Philippines-listed game technology provider DFNN Inc. has reported on the first nine months of 2018, posting increased y-o-y revenue across its diverse business portfolio. Total consolidated revenue rose 16 percent over the nine months to reach P984.3 million, yielding an EBITDA up 31.9 percent at P188.4 million as the company claimed particularly good results from …

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Brilliant October for New Jersey sports betting

15 Nov 2018

Figures released Thursday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) show that in October the Garden State set new turnover records in sports betting as New Jersey-licensed sports betting operators reported handle of $260.7 million, a record 41 percent rise on September 2018 and almost treble that achieved in August this year. That …

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Play’n go launches fiery Dragon Maiden

15 Nov 2018

Online casino games supplier Play’n GO announced the release of their latest slot title Dragon Maiden Thursday, describing the new game as “an epic slot adventure full of flame and fortune!” The theme is centred on Geneth the Dragon Maiden, a legendary warrior who is the key to conquering the fearsome Red Dragon, unlocking its …

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Macau annual cash handout the best yet this year

15 Nov 2018

Macau beneficiaries of the $1,245 Wealth Partaking Scheme implemented by the island government in 2008 will this year receive their best yet annual payment – 10,000 patacas (US$1,245) for permanent residents and 6,000 patacas for non-permanent residents. The Macau government announced Thursday that the escalated cash hand out is possible thanks to a budget surplus …

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New digital UK and Ireland boss for William Hill plc

15 Nov 2018

Industry veteran Phil Walker has been appointed UK and Ireland Online managing director for land and online gambling group William Hill plc, based in Gibraltar. His management experience includes md of sports brands at Ladbrokes Coral with responsibility for marketing services across the merged group, and grouip chief operating officer for the Gibraltar Stock Exchange. …

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Microgaming introduces table games developer Switch Studios

15 Nov 2018

Microgaming is set to shake up the table games vertical with Switch Studios, a new independent game studio that will develop content exclusively for the Isle of Man-based online gaming supplier. Based in Ipswich, UK, the expertise of the close-knit group of online gambling and social gaming experts will be aimed at creating a new …

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NoLimitCity’s Ice Ice Yeti slot launched today

15 Nov 2018

Stockholm-based online gambling games developer NoLimitCity launched its latest title – Ice Ice Yeti – November 15, a volatile slot with expanding reels from 5×4 growing up to 5×7 and boasting over 16,000 ways of possible winning combinations and over 8820x multiplier possible win. Ice Ice Yeti takes players to a frozen snowdrift valley where …

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Good news for SBTech 

15 Nov 2018

SBTech has confirmed a five-year partnership extension with Scandinavian betting giant Bethard in a deal that underpins the operator’s continued aggressive international expansion strategy. The supplier’s sportsbook has been central to Bethard’s exceptional financial results, with exponential growth across the company’s multi-brand portfolio in key regulated markets including the UK, according to a SBTech statement …

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PariPlay introduces European Roulette Deluxe

15 Nov 2018

Online gambling games developer PariPlay has unveiled its first table game, titled European Roulette Deluxe. The game has a clean, sophisticated look and feel, with smooth animations, combined with an ambient soundtrack reprising the look and feel of playing in the Privé of a classy casino. The game has been optimised for all screen sizes …

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GVC dodges an expensive bullet

15 Nov 2018

According to the Reuters news service, GVC Holdings shares surged Wednesday on the news that the UK government had given in to political and media pressure and agreed to bring forward the implementation date for FOBT minimum stake cuts to April 2019. The cause for the surge lies in a Contingent Value Rights security issued …

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JPJ Group posts positive third quarter results

15 Nov 2018

JPJ Group posted its Q3-2018 results this week, reporting overall revenue up 8 percent y-o-y at GBP 77.8 million, with a good performance from the Vera&John division but a 3 percent revenue decline at flagship brand Jackpotjoy, which contributed revenue of GBP 53.5 million. Management said it expects the decline to be of a short …

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Bet365 in US sports betting alliance with Empire Resorts

15 Nov 2018

Empire Resorts, Inc. and Hillside (New York) LLC, an affiliate of bet365 Group Limited have forged a strategic alliance to develop a physical and online sportsbook in New York State at Resorts World Catskills (RWC). The 20-year agreement will see the operation of retail sports betting, an online sportsbook and online gaming at RWC, if and when permitted by applicable law, …

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Large scale Italian online gambling bust

15 Nov 2018

Italian media outlets are reporting a massive online gambling bust involving 68 suspected mafia members and the seizure of Euro 1 Billion in assets across twelve countries. The large scale international operation was led by Italy’s anti-mafia and counter-terrorism directorate and involved over 800 police officers. According to authorities the suspects have been accused of …

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Sportingtech enters Nigerian market with 9jawin

15 Nov 2018

Platform provider Sportingtech has expanded on the African continent with its entry into the Nigerian market with operator 9jawin. Under the terms of the deal, Sportingtech will supply its Pulse Platform and associated features to the operator as it aspires to lead the market in the region and further afield.

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William Hill partners GBS for global racing revamp

15 Nov 2018

The BetMakers Holdings Limited (formerly TopBetta) subsidiary Global Betting Services Pty Ltd (GBS) and William Hill Global (WHG) have agreed terms in a new deal that will see the delivery of a global racing solution for William Hill UK, both retail and online and its B2B customers throughout the UK and US. GBS will provide WHG with key offerings from …

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UK govt brings FOBT wager cut forward

15 Nov 2018

The UK Government’s Fixed Odds Betting Terminal (FOBT) maximum wager limit cut will be brought forward from October 2019 to April 2019, UK Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright confirmed Wednesday. The wagering limit cut from GBP 100 to GBP 2 was announced by Philip Hammond during the 2018 Budget at the end of last month (see previous reports) but Government was severely …

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Horror theme in latest Wazdan slot

15 Nov 2018

Malta-based games developer Wazdan has launched a sequel to its horror-themed slot Black Hawk. ‘Black Hawk Deluxe’ is set in the haunted grounds of an impressive castle.  This four-reel, 3-column slot is accompanied by a spooky soundtrack from ghost rattling chains to the cries of the Black Hawk. Symbols on the reels of the Black Hawk Deluxe slot …

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UKGC awards supplier license to BlueRibbon 

14 Nov 2018

Jackpot marketing platform provider BlueRibbon has been awarded a supplier license by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). BlueRibbon is now authorised to offer its platform to UK operators enabling the creation, customisation and control of bespoke jackpots that cater to all player segments and preferences. Amir Askarov, co-founder and CEO of BlueRibbon, said: “We are proud to have …

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Blaze Roulette, revamped and relaunched

14 Nov 2018

Live casino provider Authentic Gaming has revamped and relaunched its Blaze Roulette product, changing it from an auto roulette game to a live studio game. The revamp marks the first time that Authentic Gaming has launched a studio-based live roulette product as the firm looks to grow its share in the live casino sector. Blaze Roulette 2.0 is set …

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LeoVegas first to go live with BGT’s ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’

14 Nov 2018

LeoVegas is the first operator to go live with Big Time Gaming’s much anticipated slot ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’. The operator has exclusivity until November 28 after which it will be launched simultaneously with Scientific Games and Microgaming Networks before hitting the wider market. Nik Robinson, CEO of Big Time Gaming, said: “We are delighted to be launching Who Wants …

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Kindred Group player lands GBP 4 million jackpot

14 Nov 2018

NetEnt has reported a lucky British player on Kindred Group’s Bingo.com landing a massive GBP 4,082,246.09 jackpot win on its Mega Fortune Dreams slot for a 80p wager. The unidentified man, who hit the jackpot back in October, has reportedly retired. “Mega Fortune Dreams has certainly lived up to its name again by creating another instant multi-millionaire and delivering a …

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