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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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Slotsmillion and Aleaplay integrate Evoplay VR game

23 Oct 2018

Evoplay Entertainment has integrated and taken live a forty-title portfolio on AleaPlay’s SlotsMillion brand. The portfolio includes Evoplay’s 3D/VR slot Necromancer, which utilising 3D technology allows players to see characters from different angles. SlotsMillion co-founder Alexandre Tomic: “We are thrilled to have Evoplay’s games on SlotsMillion and especially to be able to offer Necromancer to …

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Tom Horn Gaming agrees ProgressPlay deal

23 Oct 2018

Tom Horn Gaming has struck a content supply deal with white label software provider, ProgressPlay. Under the terms of the deal, the slots creator’s titles such as 243 Crystal Fruits and Monster Madness will go live across ProgressPlay’s online casino brands. Itai Loewenstein, CEO at ProgressPlay: “ Tom Horn Gaming has enjoyed an impressive growth …

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Tom Horn Gaming agrees ProgressPlay deal

23 Oct 2018

Tom Horn Gaming has struck a content supply deal with white label software provider, ProgressPlay. Under the terms of the deal, the slots creator’s titles such as 243 Crystal Fruits and Monster Madness will go live across ProgressPlay’s online casino brands. Itai Loewenstein, CEO at ProgressPlay: “ Tom Horn Gaming has enjoyed an impressive growth …

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New game releases from Playson and Pariplay

23 Oct 2018

Playson has launched “Book of Gold: Double Chance”, an Egyptian themed 3X5, ten-payline slot in which a sacred book features as the Scattered Wild and can further trigger Free Spins mode.  Other features include expanding symbols. Play a demo here. Pariplay’s new Luxor slot is themed on King Tutankhamun and features expanding reels that increase …

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New game releases from Playson and Pariplay

23 Oct 2018

Playson has launched “Book of Gold: Double Chance”, an Egyptian themed 3X5, ten-payline slot in which a sacred book features as the Scattered Wild and can further trigger Free Spins mode.  Other features include expanding symbols. Play a demo here. Pariplay’s new Luxor slot is themed on King Tutankhamun and features expanding reels that increase …

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Dazn clinches second major deal in a week

23 Oct 2018

Following Dazn Group’s (formerly Perform Group) landmark deal with LaLiga last week (see previous reports), the company has announced a second with Golden Boy Promotions. The five-year deal will cover Mexican professional boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s next 11 fights streamed on Dazn’s live and on-demand service. The contract is being described as the richest in …

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Dazn clinches second major deal in a week

23 Oct 2018

Following Dazn Group’s (formerly Perform Group) landmark deal with LaLiga last week (see previous reports), the company has announced a second with Golden Boy Promotions. The five-year deal will cover Mexican professional boxer Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s next 11 fights streamed on Dazn’s live and on-demand service. The contract is being described as the richest in …

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End of an era as Will Hill sells off UK Racecourse Pitches

23 Oct 2018

William Hill, for the first time in 80 years, will no longer hold a presence at racecourse pitches following the sale of 82 on-course stalls to Racecourse Pitches Ltd, aka independent bookie Sid Hooper. William Hill said it will strengthen its focus on its 41 racecourse betting shops and digital channels. While not confirmed, industry …

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End of an era as Will Hill sells off UK Racecourse Pitches

23 Oct 2018

William Hill, for the first time in 80 years, will no longer hold a presence at racecourse pitches following the sale of 82 on-course stalls to Racecourse Pitches Ltd, aka independent bookie Sid Hooper. William Hill said it will strengthen its focus on its 41 racecourse betting shops and digital channels. While not confirmed, industry …

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Austrian court awards Novomatic customer Euro 2.5 million

23 Oct 2018

The Austrian Regional Court of Wiener Neustadt will have gambling firms sweating after ruling in favour of an Austrian gambling addict and awarding Euro 2,009,100 plus interest in compensation, a France24 report reads. A psychiatric-neurological expert’s testimony claimed around Euro 2 million in bets made over a 10-year period should be made invalid as the …

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Isoftbet launch The Dalai Panda

22 Oct 2018

iSoftbet has high hopes for its latest release ‘The Dalai Panda’, promising innovative multi-reel play. The game is centred around the infinitely wise Dalai Panda, who uses his mystical powers to magically manipulate the two separate reels if he senses bigger wins are possible, leading to a 729 ways to win opportunity. The game’s central character …

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Isoftbet launch The Dalai Panda

22 Oct 2018

iSoftbet has high hopes for its latest release ‘The Dalai Panda’, promising innovative multi-reel play. The game is centred around the infinitely wise Dalai Panda, who uses his mystical powers to magically manipulate the two separate reels if he senses bigger wins are possible, leading to a 729 ways to win opportunity. The game’s central character …

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New dice game from EGT Interactive

22 Oct 2018

EGT Interactive’s latest desktop offer is the Autumnal-themed dice game ‘Imperial Dice’. This 5-reel, 20-line game comprises 12 cards – one of which is Wild, one the Extra Spin and one the Scatter. Other features include Free spins and a four-level mystery Jackpot. Play the demo here.

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New dice game from EGT Interactive

22 Oct 2018

EGT Interactive’s latest desktop offer is the Autumnal-themed dice game ‘Imperial Dice’. This 5-reel, 20-line game comprises 12 cards – one of which is Wild, one the Extra Spin and one the Scatter. Other features include Free spins and a four-level mystery Jackpot. Play the demo here.

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Relax Gaming boosts managerial team

22 Oct 2018

Relax Gaming has appointed Uros Bohinc and Shelley Hannah as Game Studio Partnership Manager and Director of Casino Products, respectively. The appointments follow Relax Gaming’s launch of its new Silver Bullet and Powered By partnership programmes. Bohinc joins the company from Oryx Gaming, having served as Product Manager and Hannah from NetEnt where she held the role of Head of Framework Products. Daniel Eskola, …

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Relax Gaming boosts managerial team

22 Oct 2018

Relax Gaming has appointed Uros Bohinc and Shelley Hannah as Game Studio Partnership Manager and Director of Casino Products, respectively. The appointments follow Relax Gaming’s launch of its new Silver Bullet and Powered By partnership programmes. Bohinc joins the company from Oryx Gaming, having served as Product Manager and Hannah from NetEnt where she held the role of Head of Framework Products. Daniel Eskola, …

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Neopollard Interactive extends Michigan Lottery contract

22 Oct 2018

The Michigan Lottery has extended its contract with NeoPollard Interactive for a further four years. The supplier, a joint venture between Pollard Banknote and NeoGames, will continue the provision of iLottery platform services, content and managed services. “We are thrilled to continue our collaborative relationship with the Michigan Lottery as its iLottery provider,” Liz Siver, General Manager of NeoPollard Interactive, said. “Since the launch …

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Neopollard Interactive extends Michigan Lottery contract

22 Oct 2018

The Michigan Lottery has extended its contract with NeoPollard Interactive for a further four years. The supplier, a joint venture between Pollard Banknote and NeoGames, will continue the provision of iLottery platform services, content and managed services. “We are thrilled to continue our collaborative relationship with the Michigan Lottery as its iLottery provider,” Liz Siver, General Manager of NeoPollard Interactive, said. “Since the launch …

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Glück Games and Gamevy merge

22 Oct 2018

The newly merged and named Glück Group follows a long prior relationship in which the two companies collaborated on various projects. Glück Group will be headed by Gamevy co-founder Paul Dolman-Darrall as chief executive officer, supported by Glück Games’ existing managing director Robert Lenzhofer and an executive team comprising Glück co-founders Arvind Upadhyay and Rafael Razim, and Gamevy co-founders Helen Walton and Dan Rough. “We’ve been close …

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Glück Games and Gamevy merge

22 Oct 2018

The newly merged and named Glück Group follows a long prior relationship in which the two companies collaborated on various projects. Glück Group will be headed by Gamevy co-founder Paul Dolman-Darrall as chief executive officer, supported by Glück Games’ existing managing director Robert Lenzhofer and an executive team comprising Glück co-founders Arvind Upadhyay and Rafael Razim, and Gamevy co-founders Helen Walton and Dan Rough. “We’ve been close …

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Habanero clinches content deal with Codere

22 Oct 2018

Online slots and table games provider Habanero has agreed a content deal with leading operator Codere as it looks to extend its global reach. The partnership will see Habanero’s full portfolio of slots, table games and video poker go live in a multitude of markets, with Spain and Latin America providing the key focus. Titles …

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Habanero clinches content deal with Codere

22 Oct 2018

Online slots and table games provider Habanero has agreed a content deal with leading operator Codere as it looks to extend its global reach. The partnership will see Habanero’s full portfolio of slots, table games and video poker go live in a multitude of markets, with Spain and Latin America providing the key focus. Titles …

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Spanish developer MGA to provide GVC brand with video bingo and slots games

22 Oct 2018

Spanish online gambling games developer MGA has confirmed that it has agreed to provide its video bingo and slots portfolio to GVC brand Bwin.es in the Spanish market Popular slots in the MGA package include Mina de Oro, Celtic and Misión Espacial, alongside video bingo titles including Castle, Classic Cars and Pirates. Andy Whitworth, head …

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