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ESports entertainment claims a world first in its pooled betting exchange for eSports

18 Oct 2018

Antigua-based eSports startup Esports Entertainment Group Inc., is known for issuing penny-stock style press releases lauding every stage of its development plan, but on Thursday the company had a significant achievement to celebrate – the roll-out of its VIE.gg eSports betting exchange website featuring pooled betting on video game contests. The addition of pooled gambling …

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Nevada regulator mulls remote sports betting

18 Oct 2018

The Nevada Gaming Control Board discussed a proposal earlier this week that could see punters outside Nevada borders being allowed to place sports bets through mobile licensed sportsbooks. The proposal has been supported by most of Nevada’s land gambling giants, and includes online registration for punters rather than having to physically present themselves at a …

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Nevada regulator mulls remote sports betting

18 Oct 2018

The Nevada Gaming Control Board discussed a proposal earlier this week that could see punters outside Nevada borders being allowed to place sports bets through mobile licensed sportsbooks. The proposal has been supported by most of Nevada’s land gambling giants, and includes online registration for punters rather than having to physically present themselves at a …

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Israeli court orders ISP blocking

18 Oct 2018

Israeli police and prosecutors have been successful in applying to the Tel Aviv District Court for an injunction ordering Israeli Internet Service Providers to domain-block three online gambling websites alleged to be illegally accessing Israeli online punters. The sites were identified as p2vbet.com, 1xbet.com and totobet777.com, according to the publication CTech. Under Israel’s wide-ranging Powers …

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Israeli court orders ISP blocking

18 Oct 2018

Israeli police and prosecutors have been successful in applying to the Tel Aviv District Court for an injunction ordering Israeli Internet Service Providers to domain-block three online gambling websites alleged to be illegally accessing Israeli online punters. The sites were identified as p2vbet.com, 1xbet.com and totobet777.com, according to the publication CTech. Under Israel’s wide-ranging Powers …

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Trading update from GVC Holdings

18 Oct 2018

Online and retail gambling group GVC Holdings plc has posted its Q3-2018 trading update for the period 1 July 2018 to 30 September 2018, highlighting: * Continued strong growth and market share gains in all major territories; * Online NGR  up 28 percent y-o-y; * Sports brands NGR up 31 percent; * Games brands NGR …

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Trading update from GVC Holdings

18 Oct 2018

Online and retail gambling group GVC Holdings plc has posted its Q3-2018 trading update for the period 1 July 2018 to 30 September 2018, highlighting: * Continued strong growth and market share gains in all major territories; * Online NGR  up 28 percent y-o-y; * Sports brands NGR up 31 percent; * Games brands NGR …

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Authentic Gaming enters Latvian and Estonian gambling markets

18 Oct 2018

Live casino supplier, Authentic Gaming, has entered Latvia and Estonia for the first time after signing a deal with popular online casino and sportsbook operator, Optibet, which holds around 50 percent of the market in Latvia. The partnership means Optibet players will gain access to live roulette games streamed from the floors of luxurious casinos …

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Authentic Gaming enters Latvian and Estonian gambling markets

18 Oct 2018

Live casino supplier, Authentic Gaming, has entered Latvia and Estonia for the first time after signing a deal with popular online casino and sportsbook operator, Optibet, which holds around 50 percent of the market in Latvia. The partnership means Optibet players will gain access to live roulette games streamed from the floors of luxurious casinos …

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Disappointing Rank Group trading update

18 Oct 2018

Online and land gambling Rank Group plc posted a disappointing trading update Thursday, reporting a 5 percent year-on-year sales decline due to high rollers ditching its casinos. The company reported a 4.9 percent year-on-year decline in comparable group revenue for the 16 weeks to mid-October, hit by a drop in sales and traffic at its …

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Disappointing Rank Group trading update

18 Oct 2018

Online and land gambling Rank Group plc posted a disappointing trading update Thursday, reporting a 5 percent year-on-year sales decline due to high rollers ditching its casinos. The company reported a 4.9 percent year-on-year decline in comparable group revenue for the 16 weeks to mid-October, hit by a drop in sales and traffic at its …

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The Dalai Panda – New slot from isoftBet

18 Oct 2018

Online and mobile games developer iSoftBet has unveiled what it says is its most innovative video slot creation to date, The Dalai Panda. The highly original game is centred around the infinitely wise Dalai Panda, who uses his mystical powers to magically manipulate the reels if he senses bigger wins are possible, leading to 729 …

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The Dalai Panda – New slot from isoftBet

18 Oct 2018

Online and mobile games developer iSoftBet has unveiled what it says is its most innovative video slot creation to date, The Dalai Panda. The highly original game is centred around the infinitely wise Dalai Panda, who uses his mystical powers to magically manipulate the reels if he senses bigger wins are possible, leading to 729 …

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US gambling giants to merge?

18 Oct 2018

The Reuters news agency reported Thursday that Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta has approached U.S. casino operator Caesars Entertainment with a merger proposal, sending Caesars stocks soaring. Quoting anonymous sources close to the discussion, Reuters said the deal envisaged a reverse merger in which Caesars would be the acquirer, receiving stocks in a private company …

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US gambling giants to merge?

18 Oct 2018

The Reuters news agency reported Thursday that Golden Nugget owner Tilman Fertitta has approached U.S. casino operator Caesars Entertainment with a merger proposal, sending Caesars stocks soaring. Quoting anonymous sources close to the discussion, Reuters said the deal envisaged a reverse merger in which Caesars would be the acquirer, receiving stocks in a private company …

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Diversity of views at Illinois gambling hearing

18 Oct 2018

Wednesday’s Illinois legislative hearing on gambling heard a variety of views for and against various types of gambling before closing with no firm conclusions reached, but its goal of hearing testimony achieved. Right from the start it was clear that whilst land and online casino gambling, DFS, and sports betting were all open to discussion …

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Diversity of views at Illinois gambling hearing

18 Oct 2018

Wednesday’s Illinois legislative hearing on gambling heard a variety of views for and against various types of gambling before closing with no firm conclusions reached, but its goal of hearing testimony achieved. Right from the start it was clear that whilst land and online casino gambling, DFS, and sports betting were all open to discussion …

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Patagonia games live in Colombia

17 Oct 2018

Patagonia Entertainment has officially launched its entire portfolio in the Colombian iGaming market through its partnership with Wplay.co following the completion of the certification process through BMM Testlabs. Patagonia Entertainment’s Global Business Development Manager Victor Arias said, “Colombia’s iGaming market offers huge potential and we’re thrilled to get started with Wplay.co. Our video bingo content …

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Patagonia games live in Colombia

17 Oct 2018

Patagonia Entertainment has officially launched its entire portfolio in the Colombian iGaming market through its partnership with Wplay.co following the completion of the certification process through BMM Testlabs. Patagonia Entertainment’s Global Business Development Manager Victor Arias said, “Colombia’s iGaming market offers huge potential and we’re thrilled to get started with Wplay.co. Our video bingo content …

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Cherry acquires remaining Game Lounge shares

17 Oct 2018

Cherry AB has acquired the remaining 5 percent of shares in affiliate firm Game Lounge Sweden AB for a purchase consideration comprising three parts and amounting to a maximum SEK 260 million. The first part of the purchase consideration is a SEK 100 million fixed cash amount. The second and third, amounting to SEK 160 …

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Cherry acquires remaining Game Lounge shares

17 Oct 2018

Cherry AB has acquired the remaining 5 percent of shares in affiliate firm Game Lounge Sweden AB for a purchase consideration comprising three parts and amounting to a maximum SEK 260 million. The first part of the purchase consideration is a SEK 100 million fixed cash amount. The second and third, amounting to SEK 160 …

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ECA backs Clarions code of conduct

17 Oct 2018

The European Casino Association (ECA) has endorsed Clarion Gaming’s recently released exhibitor code of conduct following adverse media interest at the ICE exhibition held earlier this year in London. The ECA represents the interests of 900 casinos and over 70,000 employees operating in 28 member countries across Europe. “The European Casino Association fully supports Clarion Gaming’s initiative, which continues …

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ECA backs Clarions code of conduct

17 Oct 2018

The European Casino Association (ECA) has endorsed Clarion Gaming’s recently released exhibitor code of conduct following adverse media interest at the ICE exhibition held earlier this year in London. The ECA represents the interests of 900 casinos and over 70,000 employees operating in 28 member countries across Europe. “The European Casino Association fully supports Clarion Gaming’s initiative, which continues …

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MGA distances itself from 1Club1Way

17 Oct 2018

In a public advisory this week, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has denied any connection to 1club1way.com, saying claims of a MGA gambling license are false and misleading.

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