Yggdrasil Gaming’s eerie new slot, Dark Vortex, launches in good time for operators’ Halloween campaigns today (Wednesday) and is the developer’s first slot to offer the new ‘Buy Bonus’ feature In Dark Vortex, players aim to open a portal to the netherworld and enter a land with reward opportunity. When the Vortex is fully open, …
NetEnt has entered into an agreement with Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB (subsidiary of AB Svenska Spel) to supply a wide selection of its online casino games as the re-regulated gambling market in Sweden opens on January 1, 2019. Regulated markets form a key part of NetEnt’s strategy, and after a thorough qualification process, …
Microgaming showcases a lavish new release, Romanov Riches, today (Wednesday), a game developed by Fortune Factory Studios exclusively for the tier one provider. Players revel in the legendary riches of Russia’s czarist Romanov dynasty as they collect gems and stack up big prizes in this elegant five reel, 15 pay=line online slot, the first to …
Calls to the UK-wide National Gambling Helpline from people with a gambling problem have escalated 30 percent in the past five years, the organisation reported Tuesday, revealing that it took 29,889 calls in 2017-18, up from 22,875 in 2013-14. Anna Hemmings, the chief executive of the National Gambling Helpline, said about two-thirds of calls were …
Online sports betting technology provider BtoBet has continued its expansion in Africa, consolidating its partnership with top operator Editec, a sports betting, lottery and gaming company with a strong presence in twenty countries as well as offices across Europe and the Middle East. The operator has launched its sites PremierBet Kenya, Cogelo Premier Bet Parifoot, …
Lottery officials in South Carolina report that at least one winning ticket was sold for Tuesday night’s record-shattering Mega Millions jackpot worth at least $1.6 billion. The results have not yet been certified and as of Wednesday morning, it’s unclear if any additional tickets matched all six numbers in other states, although California Lottery officials …
Betsson AB has turned in another strong performance for Q3-2018 and the year to end September, reporting revenue up 21 percent y-o-y, and EBIT rising 57 percent in the quarter, which ran from July to end September.. Third quarter highlights included: * Group revenue up 21 percent at SEK 1,426.8 (1,180.6) million, with an organic …
William Hill’s US subsidiary William Hill US has filed litigation against rival FanDuel in the Paddy Power Betfair group, alleging that the DFS-turned sports betting operator copied its “how to bet” guide for customers almost word for word. The copyright infringement lawsuit was filed Tuesday in a U.S. District Court in New Jersey alleging that …
Booming Games has released ‘Sugar Skulls’, a 5×3, 20-payline Día de Muertos-themed slot with a steampunk twist. This graphic rich game offers ‘Major Freespins’ – all minors removed, and a random Fiesta Award where players can win up to 100 times their bet. Other features include Wilds, Scatters and Bonus Spins.
Booming Games has released ‘Sugar Skulls’, a 5×3, 20-payline Día de Muertos-themed slot with a steampunk twist. This graphic rich game offers ‘Major Freespins’ – all minors removed, and a random Fiesta Award where players can win up to 100 times their bet. Other features include Wilds, Scatters and Bonus Spins.
Former Paddy Power Betfair chief executive Breon Corcoran has been appointed chief executive of London-based digital money transfer firm, WorldRemit. “Across the world, consumers are turning away from cash, towards digital payments solutions,” Corcoran said. “With tailwinds like the global adoption of new technologies combined with growing remittance flows, there is enormous potential for WorldRemit’s global expansion and …
Former Paddy Power Betfair chief executive Breon Corcoran has been appointed chief executive of London-based digital money transfer firm, WorldRemit. “Across the world, consumers are turning away from cash, towards digital payments solutions,” Corcoran said. “With tailwinds like the global adoption of new technologies combined with growing remittance flows, there is enormous potential for WorldRemit’s global expansion and …
Albania’s Economy Commission has approved legislation that will see the shut down of all private betting and gambling operations, both retail and online, from January 1, 2019. Despite Prime Minister Edi Rama’s statement that all betting would be banned (see previous report), a caveat in the legislation reportedly allows gambling and betting to continue by Government-owned operations. A Gambling …
Albania’s Economy Commission has approved legislation that will see the shut down of all private betting and gambling operations, both retail and online, from January 1, 2019. Despite Prime Minister Edi Rama’s statement that all betting would be banned (see previous report), a caveat in the legislation reportedly allows gambling and betting to continue by Government-owned operations. A Gambling …
Patagonia Entertainment has signed Red Rake Gaming as its latest content partner for the integration of video bingo titles. Patagonia’s operators will gain access to popular titles including Mega Money, World Football, Disco Nights and Hollywood Dreams.
Patagonia Entertainment has signed Red Rake Gaming as its latest content partner for the integration of video bingo titles. Patagonia’s operators will gain access to popular titles including Mega Money, World Football, Disco Nights and Hollywood Dreams.
eSports crypto betting platform provider Unikrn has successfully applied for Isle of Man licensing. The impending rollout will allow users to bet on prominent eSports teams and tournaments, as well as activate skill-based betting wherein gamers can bet on their own success in top titles including Fortnite, Dota 2 and League of Legends. According to Unikrn, its …
eSports crypto betting platform provider Unikrn has successfully applied for Isle of Man licensing. The impending rollout will allow users to bet on prominent eSports teams and tournaments, as well as activate skill-based betting wherein gamers can bet on their own success in top titles including Fortnite, Dota 2 and League of Legends. According to Unikrn, its …
MGM GVC Interactive LLC, a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings PLC has appointed Adam Greenblatt as Chief Executive Officer. Greenblatt takes up the position having played a significant role in the creation of MGM GVC Interactive via his previous role as Director Corporate Development & Strategy at GVC Holdings. The joint venture, established in July 2018, will …
MGM GVC Interactive LLC, a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and GVC Holdings PLC has appointed Adam Greenblatt as Chief Executive Officer. Greenblatt takes up the position having played a significant role in the creation of MGM GVC Interactive via his previous role as Director Corporate Development & Strategy at GVC Holdings. The joint venture, established in July 2018, will …
Spain-based and internationally active betting solutions technology provider Optima Gaming achieved a signal honour this week at the prestigious Oracle Innovation Excellence Awards at Oracle Openworld in San Francisco in the company of US technology giants such as Cisco, Accenture and other world-wide tech organisations. Jacob Lopez Curciel, founder and CEO of Optima was present to accept the award for innovation …
Spain-based and internationally active betting solutions technology provider Optima Gaming achieved a signal honour this week at the prestigious Oracle Innovation Excellence Awards at Oracle Openworld in San Francisco in the company of US technology giants such as Cisco, Accenture and other world-wide tech organisations. Jacob Lopez Curciel, founder and CEO of Optima was present to accept the award for innovation …
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has ramped up consumer protection rules, in force as of 31 October 2018. The new requirements, which followed an open consultation, offer consumers stronger protection when dealing with gambling businesses. Changes include fines imposed against operators who break advertising rules, operator responsibility for third-party advertising failings, quicker action for players …
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has ramped up consumer protection rules, in force as of 31 October 2018. The new requirements, which followed an open consultation, offer consumers stronger protection when dealing with gambling businesses. Changes include fines imposed against operators who break advertising rules, operator responsibility for third-party advertising failings, quicker action for players …