On the search for "Spanish" we found the following results:
Spanish regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) released very positive market statistics Thursday reflecting improvements in online poker thanks to shared player pools with France and more recently Portugal, and good year-on-year growth in overall revenue. Highlights of the report include: * Overall online revenue up 28 percent y-o-y at Euro 163.3 million; …
The Rank Group has announced the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of established Spanish bingo operator YoBingo.es from QSB Gaming Limited for an initial consideration of Euro 21 million. Subject to future performance, the Group may fork out a further maximum consideration of Euro 31 million. Rank Group said the acquisition secures the …
The Spanish gambling group Cirsa and private equity fund manager Blackstone Group have jointly announced an acquisition agreement that will see Blackstone acquire Cirsa’s casino, bingo and sports betting operations in Spain, Italy and Latin America, but not the business in Argentina, which continues to operate separately, helmed by Cirsa founder Manuel Hernandez. The consideration …
Spanish regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) published a draft resolution Monday strengthening identity verification, data reporting and responsible gambling measures. The draft proposal requires additional controls and processes in the regulator’s continued efforts to combat fraudulent behaviour and money laundering as well as modifications to reporting processes and strengthening of responsible gambling …
The Madrid Commercial Court has denied Codere’s Sampedro founding family members José Antonio Martínez Sampedro and Luis Javier Martínez Sampedro injunctive relief regarding the appointment of a new executive leadership. The decision refers to the removal of José Antonio Martínez Sampedro as Chairman of the Board, and Luis Javier Martínez Sampedro as chief executive officer …
Spain’s rather high online gambling tax rate of 25 percent may be set for a 5 point cut if the Minister of Finance, Cristobal Montoro, has his way. With parliamentarians mulling the 2018 budget, Montoro has proposed cutting the tax rate to 20 percent in order to attract more operators to the burgeoning Spanish online …
The Spanish gambling authority DGOJ’S fourth quarter 2017 report on online gambling shows steady growth and progress across most verticals. Key indicators include: Gross gaming revenues in the fourth quarter of Euro 173.3 million, up 23.49 percent over the previous quarter and 37.94 percent y-o-y. Deposits of Euro 495.5 million, up 17.4 percent on Q3/2017 and 53 …
Omni-channel online slots specialist Play’n Go reported Tuesday that it has secured licensing and regulatory certification for its games in the Colombian and Spanish markets in rigorous certification processes.. The certification means that online gambling operators in those markets may now use Play’n Go’s products. The Spanish i-gaming sector has recently confirmed its position as …
Spanish regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) has reportedly gazetted a new licensing window for the growing online gambling market – its third such tender opportunity since legalisation back in 2011. The regulator has revealed that the opportunity will remain open to suitable operators for a year, and that applications are welcomed. The …
The latest SBC Awards recipients have been announced following Tuesday’s awards function at The Artillery Garden, London, with Spanish online and retail betting technology specialists Optima Gaming winning the Best Standalone Platform Supplier honour, along with a Highly Commended second placing in the Best Retail Supplier category. Optima was nominated in four categories, including Sportsbook …
Spanish operator Orenes will launch SIS’ new greyhound service across its retail and online estate following the signing of a multi year deal with the sports data provider. Orenes will offer the new service through its sports, betting and online Gaming brand VivelaSuerte.es, significantly expanding SIS’ presence in nine Spanish regions. In addition to Orenes, …
Quarter three online gambling results released Tuesday by Spain’s Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) show total gross gaming revenue up 37.3 percent year-on-year despite a 3 percent decline in advertising spend. Key performance metrics for the three month period ending September 30, 2017 include: Consolidated gross gaming revenues (GGR) amounted to Euro 140.5 …
Swedish online gambling company Betsson has inked an agreement with BetConstruct for the use of the latter company’s sports book in the Spanish market. The agreement includes integrating the product with full access to pre-match and live betting coverage, offering a range of betting opportunities. Betsson’s md Southern Europe and LatAm, Andrea Rossi, said that …
Valencia, Spain-based online gambling games developer Red Rake Gaming has released its latest HTML5 video slot, a 5 reel, 30 pay-line product titled Eastern Goddesses. The theme takes players to the mystical East where three Goddesses offer opportunities for reward through a range of features that includes three different mechanics, each implemented by a goddess …
Second Quarter 2017 data published by Spain’s gambling regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego shows a 4.51 percent decline in gross gaming revenue compared to the previous quarter but an increase of 22.6 percent year-over-year. Detailed results include: Total online market gross gaming revenue (GGR) decreased 4.51 percent to reach Euro 121.28 million (Q1/2017: …
Spanish industry association, JDigital has compiled an infographic on Spain’s regulated gambling market since its inception five years ago. Standout stats include Euro 35 billion in prizes, growth in sports bets of 273 percent and tripling of GGR from the first quarter after inception to the first quarter 2017. Total stakes since the regulated inception …
Amatic Industries’ interactive division Amanet has had twenty-seven of its online gaming titles authorised by iGaming test-institute NMi for the Spanish market. Amanet may now market the portfolio to Spanish operators which include its popular Arising Phoenix, Bells on Fire and Diamond Cats titles, to name a few. “We are very much respected in the …
NetEnt is celebrating its second anniversary in the Spanish market with the addition of table games to its Spanish content portfolio. Spanish customers, including bet365, bwin, Gamesys, 888 and PokerStars, will benefit from the new package offering online and mobile roulette and blackjack. “The development of online gaming in Spain is happening at a positive …
The regulated online gambling market in Spain continued to grow in the fourth quarter of 2016, with regulator Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego reporting GGR up 32.6 percent y-o-y at Euro 125.7 million. Other highlights of the report: * Deposits in Q4-2016 reached Euro 2.9 billion, up 19.9 percent from the same period in …
The Spanish online and land gambling group Cirsa has posted a profit of Euro 398 million for FY-2016, up 5 percent year-on-year, despite flat revenue of Euro 1.6 billion, thanks to effective cost cutting, growth in Latin America and at home, and a vibrant online performance. CEO Joaquim Agut reported steady progress by the group, …
Online gambling group Betsson announced Friday that it has entered the Spanish online casino market with the acquisition of Premier Casino for Euro 3 million. It is understood that Premier is owned by Spanish firm Mediaset España Comunicacion, S.A. The operation offers live dealer, RNG and mobile products powered by a range of quality providers …
Online casino operator Paf has moved to strengthen its offering in the Spanish market by adding content from Spanish games developer MGA to its dot.es online casino and betting platform. The new games include slots and video bingo, including titles like ‘El Tesoro Pirata’, ‘Mision Espacial’ and ‘Roma’ The deal was made through Prima Networks …
Spain’s gambling industry continued to advance in 2015 with growth in most sectors, according to the latest research report from the Codere – University of Madrid Institute for Policy and Governance collaboration released this week. Highlights from the report include: * Online gambling revenue in 2015 was up around 25 percent year-on-year at Euro 320 …
Luckia Gaming Group, the major Spanish and International online and retail sports betting operator, has switched sports platform providers from Kambi to SBTech. According to a company statement, the adoption of SBTech’s platform represents a key stage in meeting the demands of the operator’s rapidly growing market share. The new platform will allow Luckia.es to …