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U.S. monitoring and analyses technology for Playtech

7 Nov 2018

Online gambling group Playtech will have more insight into the business of its operator clients and their players following the introduction of monitoring and analysis technology from San Francisco-based open source platform InfluxData. In a press statement this week, InfluxData reveals that the platform is built specifically for metrics, events and other time series data …

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Advertising Standards Authority unveils five-year strategy

7 Nov 2018

In the UK, the advertising watchdog Advertising Standards Authority has published its five-year strategy to better control gambling advertising, noting that it intends to focus on tighter regulation and the use of machine learning tools in regulation. The Authority notes that there is an increasing move online by businesses and advertising following public trends to …

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Queensland slows implementation of Australia’s national gambling self-exclusion system

7 Nov 2018

Media reports from Australia indicate that the nation-wide implementation of a gambling self-exclusion scheme is being delayed by one province, Queensland, which has not yet completed its preparations and signed off on the proposed reforms. Titled National Consumer Protection Framework the reforms are aimed at tackling problem-gambling risks and strengthening consumer protections in the digital …

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Regulatory requirements set to slow UK online gambling growth

7 Nov 2018

In a new report titled  “UK Online Gambling: Data Forecasting & Market Shares”, UK gambling intelligence and consultant Gambling Compliance predicts that growth in UK online gambling revenue will dip below the traditional double-digit rates historically recorded. The report predicts that regulatory pressures will slow growth to around 7 percent p.a., with revenues reaching GBP …

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UK NHS to set up gambling addiction clinic in Leeds

6 Nov 2018

The UK National Health System has announced the foundation of a clinic for gambling addiction in Leeds, an area in the UK where statistics reveal a gambling addiction problem double that of the National average. The NHS Northern Gambling Clinic will cater to patients with “severe or complex” problem gambling issues who will receive treatment …

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NetEnt readies Vikings slot

6 Nov 2018

NetEnt is readying the launch of its much anticipated Vikings video slot on November 22. Based on the hit TV series, this slot takes players to the brutal Viking period where characters had to use their wits to survive and were answerable only to the gods. It’s a 5-reel, 3-row, 243 betways game featuring a …

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OnSport.io partners RISQ

6 Nov 2018

iGaming Insurance Platform (iGIP) provider, RISQ will collaborate with onSport.io for a jackpot offer on Sport Predictor games. The integration allows onSport.io to offer high-value prizes, up to GBP 100 million, as part of omni-channel Sports Predictor games in multiple formats, sports, and languages. The end-to-end solution is aimed at acquisition, retention, and re-activation, by …

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DrückGlück has third birthday makeover

6 Nov 2018

German-focused online casino brand DrückGlück has undergone a makeover in celebration of its third birthday. The revamped casino website will be supported by a new TV advertising campaign that will be broadcast across a wide range of popular TV channels. The campaign is part of a Euro 35 million offline marketing warchest the operator is …

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BlueRibbon and Ezugi partner for jackpot promos

6 Nov 2018

Described as a first in the industry, marketing platform provider BlueRibbon and live dealer provider Ezugi have partnered to offer bespoke jackpot promotions for live table games. Following completion of the integration, Ezugi and its operators will be able to offer tailor made jackpot promotions on top of live casino tables through the use of …

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William Hill retail challenge in YTD trading statement

6 Nov 2018

William Hill delivered a mixed bag of results in a trading update for the H2 to date and year-to-date periods. Key performance indicators include: ·    Total Online net revenue, up 4 percent YTD, with Sportsbook growth of 8 percent and gaming of 1 percent. ·    Retail net revenue was down 4 percent YTD, …

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New UK Sports Minister appointed

6 Nov 2018

Mims Davies has been appointed Minister for Sport and Civil Society following Tracey Crouch’s resignation last week. Crouch resigned in protest against the Government’s decision to delay cutting stakes on fixed odds betting machines from GBP 100 to GBP 2 by six months, implying at the time that the Exchequer’s decision had been swayed by the betting and gambling industry.

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GiG delivers strong third quarter

6 Nov 2018

Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has delivered a 21 percent revenue increase in its latest third quarter report. Key performance indicators for the three months ending September 30, 2018 include: Operating revenues of Euro 37.3 million, up 21 percent year-on-year. EBITDA of Euro 5.0 million (Q3/2017: Euro 3.0 million), an increase of 66 percent. B2B revenues of …

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Ladbrokes to promote responsible gambling in Scottish football league

6 Nov 2018

Ladbrokes sponsorship with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) will take a new direction with a dedicated responsible gambling element integrated into all campaigns directed at fans and players. The Backing Responsible Gambling campaign will see responsible gambling badges worn on players shirts during the 2019/20 season, full/half page responsible gambling adverts in all match programmes, dedicated LED boards and …

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Scout Gaming awarded UK B2B license

6 Nov 2018

B2B Daily Fantasy Sports and Pool Betting Provider, Scout Gaming Group has been awarded a B2B license from the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The award is an extension to its already held B2C license and enables the Company to offer its products and services to external brands operating in the UK market. Andreas Ternström, CEO at Scout Gaming: “We …

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SoftGamings to distribute Amatic content

6 Nov 2018

Gaming technology firm Amatic Industries has clinched a content supply deal with turnkey iGaming supplier SoftGamings that will expose land-based titles to its online operators and customers. Tatjana Bauer-Engstberger for Amatic Industries, said: “We are very excited that our games will now be available to casino operators and their players on SoftGamings’ platform. “Sealing this partnership deal with SoftGamings has …

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Spirit Gaming to distribute Synergy Blue content

6 Nov 2018

US-based developer Synergy Blue will expand into the European market following a content distribution deal with Spirit Gaming GmbH. Under the deal, Synergy Blue will supply its Hybrid Arcade Wager-based Gaming platform (HAWG) along with skill and chance-based titles to Spirit Gaming who will handle local support and distribution. The deal signifies expansion in Germany, Slovenia, Austria, the Netherlands, Switzerland, …

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Revolver Gaming expands into Asian market

6 Nov 2018

Asian games distributor QTech Games has signed a content distribution deal with UK developer Revolver Gaming. Revolver Gaming’s full portfolio will be integrated to QTech’s platform expanding the developer’s footprint in the Asian market. Among the games made available to its operator partners will be Revolver Gaming’s latest releases Reign of Gnomes and Parrots of the Caribbean, alongside …

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Epic Joker launched by Relax Gaming

6 Nov 2018

Casino games and platform supplier, Relax Gaming Group, has unveiled the third game in its recently launched line of video slots, ‘Epic Joker’. The new title offers players a modern twist on the classic slot formula with the 3×3 reels featuring recognisable symbols like cherries and bars, as well as the unmistakable Joker. ‘Super Mode Spins’, …

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System crashes bedevil Australian’s Melbourne Cup betting

6 Nov 2018

One of the biggest betting events on the Australian sports calendar – the Melbourne Cup – was disrupted just before the first races Tuesday by system crashes which frustrated thousands of punters trying to place bets online with Sportsbet, Ladbrokes and TAB.com.au. Other than apologies for a technical problem, the cause of the crashes, which …

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New chief for Olympic Entertainment Group

6 Nov 2018

Madis Jääger, CEO at the Estonian land and online gambling company Olympic Entertainment Group for the past seven years, has stepped down to make way for a new CEO in the form of industry veteran Corey Plummer. Jääger has resigned from the group’s management board but will continue to serve the company as an advisor, …

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Big changes at Galaxy Gaming

6 Nov 2018

Galaxy Gaming, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and distributor of casino table games and enhanced systems, announced Monday that its founder and largest shareholder, Robert Saucier, has resigned from the Board of Directors effective immediately. Saucier has also resigned his employment as Executive Vice President of Business Development for the Company, effective as of December 31, …

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Tokyo police bust illegal digital gamblers

6 Nov 2018

Police in the Kabukicho district of Tokyo report closing down two digitally-based illegal gambling operations. In the first, an illegal online casino titled RobRoy was closed to Japanese punters in a bust on an internet cafe acting as a front for the illegal offshore casino. Police said that three persons were arrested in connection with …

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Upcoming game releases

5 Nov 2018

Booming Games has sneak peeked its upcoming release ‘Astro Pandas’, a 5×3 space-themed slot.   Thunderkick is talking up the December launch of a new slot title ‘Rocket Fellas’ which will use its patented Rocket Fist mechanic to clean out a mine in search of shiny rocks. Features include Wilds, Sticky Wilds, transforming symbols, a Hot …

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Royal Spinz signs up for BetSoft content

5 Nov 2018

Betsoft Gaming has signed a strategic content partnership with multinational online operator Royal Spinz for the provision of its full suite of content. Under the terms of the agreement, Royal Spinz gains access to Betsoft’s full suite of SLOTS3 and table games. “As a rapidly-growing operator, Royal Spinz has worked incredibly hard to acquire and support players throughout …

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