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Dutch regulator fines online casino subsidiary of MRG

12 Sep 2018

Hot on the heels of the Euro 300,000 fine imposed by Dutch regulator De Kansspelautoriteit on Betsson subsidiary Corona Ltd last week (see previous report) comes the news that MRG online casino subsidiary Mr Green Ltd has been issued with a Euro 310,000 fine for a similar alleged offence – failing to prevent Dutch online …

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Sidewinder is Microgaming’s new release for September

12 Sep 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbzBfnMo1Qs&feature=youtu.be Microgaming’s new release for September is a 5 reel online slot titled Sidewinder, which was developed exclusively for the Isle of Man online gambling provider by the independent Just For The Win studio. The game includes free spins, expanding wilds and the title feature, Sidewinder, which expands the slot reel with horizontal wild reels …

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Betgamest.tv signs another Bulgarian operator

12 Sep 2018

Live casino games provider BetGames.TV has signed its second agreement to provide live casino action to a Bulgarian operator in a week, clinching a contract with Bulgarian operator Winbet The agreement includes the provision of BetGames.TV’s complete suite of live presented games, including Bet on Poker, Bet on Baccarat, Dice, Dice Duel, Lucky5, Lucky6, Lucky7, …

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IGT in three-casino sports betting deal with tribal group

12 Sep 2018

IGT has clinched a 3-casino deal with the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians to provide sports betting technology and services. Under the agreement, IGT will provide its PlayDigital sports betting solution, PlayShot, at Pearl River Resorts’ Golden Moon Hotel & Casino and Silver Star Hotel & Casino in Choctaw, MS., and at Bok Homa Casino …

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Kamagames social casino games now on Huawei App Gallery

12 Sep 2018

Ireland-based social casino mobile games developer KamaGames announced Wednesday that it has released its portfolio of popular social casino games onto the Huawei App Gallery platform. Pokerist, Blackjackist and Roulettist are the first social casino games published on the Huawei App Gallery which is a standalone app store exclusive to the company’s devices. Andrey Kuznetsov, …

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Slingshot to develop exclusive content for Microgaming

12 Sep 2018

Online gambling games and software developer Microgaming has announced a collaborative deal with new independent game studio Slingshot Gaming, which will be developing exclusive content for the Isle of Man company. Slingshot Studios are game builders focused on enhancing successful slot game staples and innovating with fresh new features. Driven by a passion for bringing …

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FSB live with NetEnt games

12 Sep 2018

Online gambling platform provider FSB (UK) Ltd has significantly boosted its casino offering following the integration of a range of slots from online gambling games and software developer NetEnt. The new agreement will see the Swedish supplier’s content, including popular games such as Jumanji, Gonzo’s Quest and Starburst, made available to FSB’s operator network via …

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UK National Lottery fraudster to be charged

12 Sep 2018

This week saw an interesting sequel to  story which appeared some years back in which the UK National Lottery paid out GBP 2.5 million to Edward Putnam (53) in what is now known to have been an insider fraud case. The Hertfordshire police announced this week that they will be taking Putnam to court on …

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Fruits Go Bananas slot now live

11 Sep 2018

Wazdan’s latest slot, Fruits Go Bananas went live Tuesday at online casinos with a theme that has fruity characters enjoying themselves aboard a luxury liner. The game is a 5-reel, 5-payline slot offering Wilds with a 2x multiplier, Scatters, up to 30 Free Spins and two Random Wild Features that can not only provide players …

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Polish land operator outlines plans to expand online

11 Sep 2018

Polish retail sports betting operator Superbet has revealed plans to take its successful land operations online early next year in a strategy that includes the introduction of mobile betting. Superbet launched in 2017 and has quickly built a strong presence in Poland with over 50 retail outlets. CEO Aleš Dobeš says that development work on …

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BtoBet signs up Royal Betting Solutions

11 Sep 2018

Sports betting technology and services provider BtoBet has penned a technology partnership agreement with Royal Betting Solutions’ recently Colombia licensed online betting site Apuestalo.co, increasing its brand presence in the LatAm market. A spokesman for the new betting site said that the company was able to quickly reach operational standards thanks to BtoBet’s experience in …

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Sports betting operator takes on Spigo games

11 Sep 2018

Sports betting operator 1XBET has taken Spigo casual casino games on board, augmenting its selection of RNG games from other providers. The games have been developed using HTML 5 technology and are playable across desktop and mobile channels. 1XBET said in a press statement Tuesday: “We value Spigo’s creative and innovative approach to online casino …

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Speeding things up with Hero Gaming

11 Sep 2018

The Malta-based company Hero Gaming, which operates gaming sites Casino Heroes and Speedy Casino along with sports betting site Betser, has launched an innovative product branded Blitz which creates an interface to NetEnt’s platform allowing online punters to play six times faster than normal. Blitz enables the punter to play at a higher tempo without …

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Patagonia content for YourBet.com

11 Sep 2018

Patagonia Entertainment has announced the integration of its video bingo games Pachinko 3D, Farm Bingo, Goal Bingo and Candy Bingo into operator site YourBet.com. Patagonia’s library of games now features over 200 titles and includes additional third-party games from the likes of Ortiz, RCT, Zest, FBM, Spinomenal, Ezugi and MGA. Business development manager Victor Arias …

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Greek finance ministry releases details on online gambling legislative changes

11 Sep 2018

Greece’s fresh approach to online gambling took a rather belated step forward this week when the Ministry of Finance revealed its intentions toward the 24 operators who have been operating in the market under temporary licensing (itself a highly contentious issue). The government wants operators to cough up Euro 4 million for each five-year sports …

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SkillOnNet partners with Ganapati in Asian deal

11 Sep 2018

Online casino games and platform provider SkillOnNet has added a taste of Asia to its game portfolio after integrating developer Ganapati’s full suite of Japanese-themed slots. The deal means players at online casino sites powered by SkillOnNet will be able to access unique titles such as She Ninja Suzu and Pikotaro’s Pineapple Pen. The integration …

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Big Time Gaming inks deal with Sony Pictures

11 Sep 2018

Big Time Gaming says it has clinched a major international agreement with Sony Pictures Television that enables it to design and develop a branded slots game based on Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) hit game show, ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’. The developer claims it fought off competition from some of the largest and most …

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MGM in deal with new US football league

11 Sep 2018

The publication ESPN reports that US land casino giant MGM Resorts International has penned an exclusive wagering agreement with the up-and-coming new football league Alliance of American Football (AAF), which plans to launch operations over a 12 week season early in 2019. The AAF is reportedly developing an app which provides free streaming of its …

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IGT flags FanDuel group sports betting deal

11 Sep 2018

International Game Technology plc announced Monday that its PlayShot sports betting platform now powers online and mobile sports betting in New Jersey via FanDuel Group’s consumer-facing wager website, sportsbook.fanduel.com. FanDuel is leveraging PlayShot’s built-in content management system to deliver a bespoke mobile and desktop user experience, IGT advises. The system integration enables FanDuel to create …

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Italian sports betting strong in August

11 Sep 2018

The Italian sports betting market did very well in August despite the preceding two months enjoying the boost of World Cup football betting. Combined retail and online revenues rose 34.4 percent year-on-year to Euro 111.4 million, with a minimal decline in volumes achieved in June and July. Online sports betting produced particularly good results, with …

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Betsson subsidary to appeal Dutch fine

10 Sep 2018

Betsson has announced that its online casino subsidiary Corona Limited has launched an appeal against a Euro 300,000 fined imposed on it by Dutch regulator De Kansspelautoriteit (see previous reports).. Corona Ltd maintains its prior position that its operations comply with applicable laws and regulations in the absence of an EU-compliant gambling legislation in the …

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Concern over losses at Codere

10 Sep 2018

Spanish and LatAm gambling group Codere has released its H1-2018 results, highlighting: * Overall decline of 7 percent in group revenue at Euro 759.3 million following serious forex losses in Argentina, where revenue fell 22.5 percent to Euro 232.6 million – an 11 percent drop in constant currency terms; * Adjusted EBITDA reached Euro 132.9 …

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Blueprint and IWG team up

10 Sep 2018

IWG – a supplier of online, instant win games – has partnered with developer Blueprint Gaming to transform its top-performing slots into instant win games for the first time. Popular Blueprint titles including Genie Jackpot, King Kong Cash and Wish Upon a Jackpot have all been tailored for the instant win market, resulting in the …

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888 launches sports betting in New Jersey

10 Sep 2018

888 has announced the launch of its sports betting operations in New Jersey, powered by Kambi and offering a wide selection of sports markets across desktop, mobile and tablet devices. The sports betting launch complements the already established 888 online casino and poker activity in the US market. A 888 spokesman said that the launch …

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