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Online and retail sports betting revenues wane in Italy

8 Nov 2018

Italy’s normally buoyant sports betting market delivered an unusual decline in both online and land-based wagering revenues in October, according to official figures from the regulator. Overall sports betting revenue declined 26 percent y-o-y to Euro 133.7 million, with online down 21.2 percent at Euro 56.9 million and retail down 29 percent at Euro 76.8 …

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New sports pools product from Draftkings

8 Nov 2018

On Thursday DraftKings Sportsbook announced the launch of DraftKings Sportsbook Pools, which the company claims delivers a new and easier way to bet on sports by selecting potential outcomes from a set group of sporting events. The new DraftKings product will provide the opportunity to bet on games like the ones often enjoyed among coworkers …

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Aspire Global reports a record third quarter

8 Nov 2018

Investors in Swedish online gambling solutions provider Aspire Global will be a celebrating a 20 percent rise in share price following the company’s record performance in Q3-2018, which included the following highlights: * Revenue was up a record 48 percent y-o-y in the quarter at Euro 28.6 million, thanks to impressive growth in its B2B …

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Betway extends Irish racing support with Punchestown deal

8 Nov 2018

Punchestown Racecourse announced Thursday that online betting and casino company Betway has joined the sponsorship ranks at the home of Irish jump racing. The Grade 2 Betway Craddockstown Novice Steeplechase will be the feature race on the opening day of the 2018 Punchestown Winter Festival, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th November. The prestigious two mile …

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Scientific Games reports continued momentum in Q3-2018

8 Nov 2018

Scientific Games Corporation reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018 Thursday, noting that revenue rose 7 percent y-o-y to $821.0 million, with a healthy contribution of $46.5 million in from NYX, along with growth in the Lottery and Social businesses. Other Q3-2018 highlights included: * Net loss was $351.6 million compared to …

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MGM GVC Interactive JV selects Sportradar as exclusive supplier of U.S. sports data

8 Nov 2018

The MGM Interactive – GVC Interactive sports betting joint venture in the United States has selected Sportradar to be its exclusive provider within the United States of sports betting data for certain US sports leagues which Sportradar has the right to distribute. “MGM and GVC are leaders in the sports betting landscape, and we are …

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Endorphina launches new Lucky Streak 1 slot

8 Nov 2018

Prague-based online gambling games developer Endorphina launched its latest slot Thursday, a 4-row, 5-reel, 40-line game titled Lucky Streak 1 and the first in an intended series of three fruit-themed slots. The developer says the key to the series is easy, uncomplicated “old school” slot action with a traditional theme. Endorphina has found that this …

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Kiron Interactive virtual sports for BetConstruct

8 Nov 2018

BetConstruct is to enhance its sports betting platform with the virtual sports offering from Kiron Interactive, the company announced Thursday. BetConstruct’s extensive product range will be joined by Kiron’s comprehensive portfolio of virtual games such as football, horse racing and greyhound racing, meeting increased player demand for an entertaining and engaging gaming experience. “It’s very …

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Relax Gaming rolls out Ganapati games

8 Nov 2018

Online gambling games developer Relax Gaming is to offer the entire portfolio of games from fellow developer, the Ganapati Group via its platform, the company revealed in a company statement Thursday. Specialising in innovative, Japanese-styled content, Ganapati games including Sushi Battle and Cryp Crusade will be made available to Relax Gaming’s operator partners under the …

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Microgaming content now live in Colombia with Wplay.co

8 Nov 2018

Wplay.co is now live with Microgaming content in Colombia. Operated by Aquila Global Group, the first company to be granted an online gaming licence in Colombia by regulator Coljuegos, Wplay.co is now offering Quickfire games following a successful integration, giving Wplay players access to a range of Microgaming’s most entertaining slots, in addition to popular …

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NetEnt to provide live dealer action to William Hill

8 Nov 2018

Online gambling games and software developer NetEnt announced Thursday that it has entered into an agreement with UK operator William Hill plc to deliver a wide selection of its Live Casino offering. NetEnt is increasing its footprint in the UK market and will deliver its network tables offering, including Roulette and Blackjack to William Hill. …

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Malaysian police arrest five in online casino break-up

8 Nov 2018

In their latest online gambling bust Malaysian police report that following a tip-off they have shuttered an illegal enterprise in Kuala Lumpur that has been in operation for the past year, generating revenues of RM3.3 million (US$796,000) a month from a 20,000-strong player base. The illegal activity was boosted by a sophisticated SMS promotional operation …

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Ancient Egypt re-visited in new AGames slot

8 Nov 2018

Online gambling games developer AGames has launched its latest online slot, which has an adventure theme based on ancient Egypt and its pantheon of animal-like gods. Succinctly titled Egypt Story, the player follows a character who braves the ancient deserts to find a lost city, exploring caves full of traps and dangers as he searches …

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Arkansas voters approve legalised sports betting

8 Nov 2018

Arkansas will soon join those US states that have decided to legalise sports betting following Tuesday’s positive vote in the mid-term election ballot giving voters a voice in the process; the ballot measure amends the state constitution to allow sports betting, 54.1 percent of over 860,000 voters voted for the amendment, with 45.9 percent against. …

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Satre appointed chairman of Wynn Resorts

8 Nov 2018

Philip G. Satre, an industry veteran with decades of management experience with major organisations like IGT, National Centre for Responsible Gambling and Harrah’s has been appointed chairman of Wynn Resorts following the departure on retirement of D. Boone Wayson and a period of turmoil in the US casino giant. In February this year founder Steve …

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Chinese online lottery reports further losses

8 Nov 2018

Hong Kong-based online lottery provider 500.com continued to grapple with widening losses in its Q3-2018 reportage this week, despite revenues boosted by European sales from subsidiary The Multi Group. Net loss at the company in the third quarter reached RMB101.6 million, compared with a net loss attributable of RMB72.2 million a year ago, due mainly …

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Betalfa launches in Colombian market

7 Nov 2018

Colombia’s thirteenth sportsbetting licensee has launched in the market with Betalfa.co in collaboration with technological partner BtoBet. “Having a deep knowledge of the Colombian market and strong presence in Latam, BtoBet was the ideal partner to support us with our operation,” Daniela Gutiérrez, Betalfa’s Marketing Director, said.

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Betconstruct chooses Kiron virtual sports

7 Nov 2018

BetConstruct has agreed terms with virtual sports provider Kiron Interactive for the integration of its comprehensive portfolio of products. The addition will create an attractive offering in emerging markets across Eastern Europe and Central Asia, a presser reads. “It’s very satisfying for our games to have been recruited by such an established name as BetConstruct, whose Central Asian …

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Greentube content integrated to Twin Casino

7 Nov 2018

Malta-licensed online operator Twin Casino has boosted its games offer with the integration of Novomatic subsidiary Greentube’s portfolio of content. Twin Casino, launched in September 2017, offers content from a broad range of top providers including Microgaming, NetEnt, Pragmatic Play, Quickspin and Yggdrasil Gaming. Twin Casino chief brand officer, Marcin Jablonski: “We have always prided ourselves on building a fully …

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GamStop registrations reach 38,000 

7 Nov 2018

GamStop, the yet-to-be officially launched UK-wide gambling self-exclusion scheme has received 38,000 registrations in the past six months. GamStop is free of charge to the public and enables self-exclusion from all online gambling websites with a single registration for periods beginning at six months and extending to five years.  In addition the site links to GamCare and …

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Microgaming release Reel Talent

7 Nov 2018

Microgaming’s latest release is a five-reel, 20-payline slot developed exclusively for the firm by Just For The Win. ‘Reel Talent’ is themed on an eclectic group of talented performers battling it out for a spot on the big stage.  The slot offers respin features, symbol storage and superspins all backed by rich graphics and animations. The Symbol …

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Over half of Louisiana parishes say yes to fantasy sports

7 Nov 2018

Online daily fantasy sports will become a reality in 47 of 64 parishes in the US state of Louisiana. The mostly Southern parishes chose to legalise online fantasy sports betting through a ballot vote Tuesday. Parishes who voted for the measure include St Tammany, Lafayette, Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, New Orleans, St. Charles, West Baton Rouge, Ascension, …

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Landmark quarter for The Stars Group 

7 Nov 2018

The Stars Group has described third quarter results as a landmark within a transformative year. Key financial highlights for the three-month period ending September 30, 2018 were: Total Revenues up 73,6 percent to reach $571,963,000 (Q3/2017: $329,443,000), primarily driven by Sky Betting & Gaming and BetEasy. Gross Profit was $442,757,000 an increase of 65.8 percent over …

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Betfred dispute gets wide social media coverage

7 Nov 2018

A disputed bet wouldn’t ordinarily garner the kind of attention that this one has, however, when its WBA (Super) bantamweight title holder of the World Boxing Super Series’ Nonito Donaire’s father-in-law, the issue is gaining a lot more mileage. Donaire’s father-in-law Gerry Marcial has taken to Facebook to bemoan his alleged treatment by UK bookmaker Betfred saying he has yet to receive …

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