Online gambling games developer Wazdan announced Thursday that its much-anticipated major game Los Muertos has been released. The theme is based on one of the most bizarre festival holidays in the world – Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos, famous for celebrating the dead with its unique atmosphere, colourful decorations, strange costumes and joyful parades. With …
Swedish online gambling games and software developer NetEnt announced Thursday that it has signed a content agreement with Penn Online Entertainment, LLC, a subsidiary of Penn National Gaming’s Penn Interactive Ventures, for the new regulated online casino market in Pennsylvania (USA). NetEnt is preparing for the new regulated market in Pennsylvania and has entered into …
Thursday morning, October 25 will see the fruition of a collaborative agreement between William Hill US and Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino as the latter starts its new sports betting service under a New Jersey licence issued by regulator Division of Gaming Enforcement. The Tropicana inked a deal with William Hill US in September (see previous …
New rules from the Gambling Commission come into force from 31 October 2018,in the form of changes to the licence conditions and codes of practice that will provide stronger protection for consumers and ensure they are treated fairly by gambling businesses. Ian Angus, program director for Consumer Protection and Empowerment, and Pradeep Rajania, Senior Manager …
Simulated gaming provider GAN plc announced Wednesday that it has extended a pre-existing agreement with JACK Entertainment LLC, a major US operator of Simulated Gaming available at www.playJACK.com. JACK and its affiliates’ portfolio of properties include over 13,000 gaming positions, more than 400,000 square feet of gaming space, 400 hotel rooms, and 48 bars and …
Jackaroo Jack, the latest straight-shootin’ release from specialist slot developer Lightning Box, has launched at GVC online operational assets. The Australian outback-themed, 4×5-reel, 1,024-ways slot will be available to the operator’s online brands for an exclusive three-month period from 24 October, before its general release on 23 January. The title takes players to the heart …
Online gambling games developer Oryx Gaming announced Wednesday that it has signed a landmark deal with the Kindred Group and its 11 major brands. The agreement will see Oryx games provided to Kindred across top brands that include Unibet Casino, Maria Casino, 32Red Online Casino and iGame. In addition to the native Oryx games being …
Sweden’s state-run gambling monopoly Svenska Spel has reported mediocre Q3-2018 results as it approaches a more liberalised online gambling market early next year, posting a 2.3 percent drop in net revenues year-on-year in the quarter to SEK 2.1 billion. Management attributed the decline mainly to a SEK 56 million, or 20 percent, decrease in the …
Live dealer technology and games provider Evolution Gaming has reported a strong Q3-2018 performance with revenues up 41 percent y-o-y at Euro 64.3 million, and EBITDA improvement of 28 percent to Euro 28 million on marin of 44 percent. Profit for the period rose from Euro 16.8 million to Euro 21.2 million. On a YTD …
NetEnt is getting ready for the trick or treat season with the dual launch of horror-themed Halloween Jack and Wild Bazaar, a Middle eastern and mystical follow up to th developer’s global proven performer: Fruit Shop. With a claimed RTP of 96.28 percent, Halloween Jack tells the story of a cursed jewellery box that forces …
Relax Gaming unveiled its second network video slot Wednesday, a 5X3, 10 pay-line horror themed game titled Zombie Circus. The game features all manner of the shambling undead, transporting players to a topsy-turvy world where masquerading zombies line the reels, just in time for Halloween. Landing three bonus symbols on reels one, three and five …
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 …