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 …
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 …
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, …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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’, …
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The NHL is leveraging sponsorship opportunities with the latest deal in the fantasy sports and sports betting sectors with FanDuel. The multi-year partnership with the NHL makes FanDuel the exclusive official daily fantasy partner and an official sports betting partner of the NHL. Under the terms, FanDuel will be able to offer its daily fantasy customers access to …
The UK Gambling Commission has reminded new Licence conditions and codes of practice (LCCP) along with new standards for the complaints process (ADR) are now in force as of October 31, 2018. The new LCCP can be accessed here and the alternative disputes resolution (ADR) here. In addition, the UKGC is inviting comment from consumers, gambling operators and members of the public on proposals …
BetConstruct has launched Fasttoken, a new fully decentralised and Ethereum based blockchain technology solution that the company says offers transparency, security and fairness to players, game providers, operators and affiliates. “As a result of more than 15 years of experience in the igaming industry and our work, we have gained hundreds of loyal partners, many of whom …
Online lottery provider ZEAL reported a positive third quarter in its latest summary along with a 54 percent increase in new registered customers. Key performance highlights for the nine month period ending September 30, 2018 include: 5 percent increase in billings amounting to Euro 212.4 million (9M/2017: Euro 201.7 million) attributed to higher average jackpots in core …
German-based gaming firm Merkur Gaming has become the European Gaming and Amusement Federation’s (EUROMAT) latest member. The membership provides Merkur with a unique insight and access into European Union and pan-European gaming policy issues, a press statement reads. “The gaming and amusement industry in Europe is a highly regulated and highly taxed industry sector that contributes many jobs across …
Online lottery betting provider Lottoland has launched a new campaign, in collaboration with the Gibraltar Government, aimed at minimising the impact of gambling on young people. The ‘P.A.R.E.N.T’ programme will act as a support tool for parents, educators and youth representatives while educating, inspiring and empowering young people to stay safe online and strike a balance between …
Live gaming provider Ezugi is going live in Spain with its Over-The-Table (OTT) Roulette solution, streamed from the roulette table at Casino de Talavera, Castilla la Mancha. Ezugi’s new real casino live gaming solution, to be showcased at the Gaming in Spain Conference, offers a localised experience for online players from next month (December) with R.Franco Digital the first …