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Albanian government approves betting and gambling shutdown

23 Oct 2018

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 …

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Patagonia Entertainment to distribute Red Rake content

23 Oct 2018

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.

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Patagonia Entertainment to distribute Red Rake content

23 Oct 2018

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.

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Unikrn licensed by IOM

23 Oct 2018

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 …

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Unikrn licensed by IOM

23 Oct 2018

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 …

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Greenblatt to lead MGM GVC joint venture

23 Oct 2018

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 …

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Greenblatt to lead MGM GVC joint venture

23 Oct 2018

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 …

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Major technology award for Optima

23 Oct 2018

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 …

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Major technology award for Optima

23 Oct 2018

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 …

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UKGC readies implementation of tougher licence and code of practice conditions

23 Oct 2018

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 …

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UKGC readies implementation of tougher licence and code of practice conditions

23 Oct 2018

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 …

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Olybet continues Lithuanian basketball sponsorship

23 Oct 2018

Baltic online gaming operator Olybet has renewed its sponsorship of Lithuanian basketball club Zalgiris Kaunas for the fourth year. “We are proud to have contributed to the club’s success during the last three years and after they reached the EuroLeague Final Four last season we were even more excited to continue our support for the …

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Olybet continues Lithuanian basketball sponsorship

23 Oct 2018

Baltic online gaming operator Olybet has renewed its sponsorship of Lithuanian basketball club Zalgiris Kaunas for the fourth year. “We are proud to have contributed to the club’s success during the last three years and after they reached the EuroLeague Final Four last season we were even more excited to continue our support for the …

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Leader-Bet signs up for iSoftBet content

23 Oct 2018

Software provider iSoftBet has inked a deal with Georgian operator Leader-Bet for the supply of its table and slot games portfolio, including latest release The Dalai Panda. The deal further expands iSoftBet’s presence in the Eastern European market.

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Leader-Bet signs up for iSoftBet content

23 Oct 2018

Software provider iSoftBet has inked a deal with Georgian operator Leader-Bet for the supply of its table and slot games portfolio, including latest release The Dalai Panda. The deal further expands iSoftBet’s presence in the Eastern European market.

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Inspired partners IWG

23 Oct 2018

Instant Win Gaming (IWG) has agreed a deal with Inspired Entertainment for the development of instant win versions of Inspired’s virtual sports games for the North American lottery market. The first iteration of instant-virtual sports will allow players to view single virtual football plays and win prizes based on the result of that play. The …

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Inspired partners IWG

23 Oct 2018

Instant Win Gaming (IWG) has agreed a deal with Inspired Entertainment for the development of instant win versions of Inspired’s virtual sports games for the North American lottery market. The first iteration of instant-virtual sports will allow players to view single virtual football plays and win prizes based on the result of that play. The …

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Nektan names commercials VP

23 Oct 2018

Jaydeep Chakravartty has been named Nektan’s new Vice President, Commercials, joining the firm from Ingenuity Gaming where he served as Commercial Director. His industry career began as Manager for Ladbrokes Retail followed by Operations Manager in Ladbrokes eGaming, before joining 32Red as Business Project Manager. He has also held senior commercial roles with Isle of …

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Nektan names commercials VP

23 Oct 2018

Jaydeep Chakravartty has been named Nektan’s new Vice President, Commercials, joining the firm from Ingenuity Gaming where he served as Commercial Director. His industry career began as Manager for Ladbrokes Retail followed by Operations Manager in Ladbrokes eGaming, before joining 32Red as Business Project Manager. He has also held senior commercial roles with Isle of …

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Luckia secures Portuguese online licensing

23 Oct 2018

Spanish online sports betting and casino operator Luckia Gaming Group has been awarded licensing by the Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal (SRIJ) regulatory body, bringing the number of companies now licensed in the tax-unfriendly jurisdiction to nine, with 15 licenses in issue. Luckia has not yet launched its newly licensed …

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Luckia secures Portuguese online licensing

23 Oct 2018

Spanish online sports betting and casino operator Luckia Gaming Group has been awarded licensing by the Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal (SRIJ) regulatory body, bringing the number of companies now licensed in the tax-unfriendly jurisdiction to nine, with 15 licenses in issue. Luckia has not yet launched its newly licensed …

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New Sky chief says technology can help in stemming problem gambling

23 Oct 2018

Recently appointed CEO of Sky Betting and Gaming, Ian Proctor, discussed problem gambling in an interview with the Yorkshire Evening Post  this week, acknowledging that operators have a moral responsibility to do everything possible to stem problem gambling following a shift in public and political perspectives that sees operators accepting more responsibility for player behaviour. …

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New Sky chief says technology can help in stemming problem gambling

23 Oct 2018

Recently appointed CEO of Sky Betting and Gaming, Ian Proctor, discussed problem gambling in an interview with the Yorkshire Evening Post  this week, acknowledging that operators have a moral responsibility to do everything possible to stem problem gambling following a shift in public and political perspectives that sees operators accepting more responsibility for player behaviour. …

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Spectrum’s annual industry trends report is out

23 Oct 2018

The respected US gambling industry consulting group Spectrum has released its fifteenth annual report on trends in the industry, with the following among its predictions: * Online operators can expect more scrutiny and crackdowns from China, the Philippines and Cambodia, where casino streaming services are likely to come under pressure; * Online and retail sports …

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