EveryMatrix announced Monday that it has completed a successful migration of Bookee, the swipe-to-bet mobile gaming application, onto the EveryMatrix platform. Founded by industry veterans Adam Kalmanson, previously with William Hill, and Adam Wilson, once of 888, with the aim of creating a personalised and social platform for the recreational gambler, Bookee is a mobile-only …
Underage gamblers who use dishonest activity and tactics to circumvent age restrictions on gambling websites may face more than a slap on the wrist, according to reports in the Finnish media this week. The reports are rooted in the case of a teenager (currently just 18) who on Monday appeared in a local court in …
The Advertising Standards Authority in the UK has ordered Annexio’s LottoGo secondary lottery subsidiary to take down advertising which it says is misleading. The advert on which the complaint centres was for entry to the US Mega Millions lottery in July, stating “Mega Millions £256 Million”, and: “Mega Millions has an opening jackpot of $15 …
The Belarusian Tax and Duties Ministry this week dampened hopes for the new online gambling dispensation in the eastern European jurisdiction by commenting that there are low expectations when it comes to online casino revenues and growth…at least in the foreseeable future. Deputy Tax and Duties Minister Vladimir Mukvich, whose ministry will regulate the activity, …
International eSports teams currently in Vancouver competing in the eighth Dota 2 based tournament The International 8 will receive the biggest prizes yet thanks to a massive guaranteed prize pool of $24,983,318. It’s the largest in eSports history and represents the seventh year running that has seen the prize money balloon. This year’s hard cash …
Online gambling game developers should find a new fee-based initiative launched this week by information site Casinomeister a useful service, presenting as it does an opportunity to interact with a knowledgeable and experienced player cadre who regularly play and frequent the site to discuss games…and the disconnect between game providers and players that is so …
Online gambling games developer PariPlay has launched its latest online slot, a Chinese legend themed game titled Bai She Zhuan. With a theme inspired by the ancient legend of the White Snake, Bai She Zhuan online slot features 5 reels and 25 lines. Two intriguing protagonists – Bai Suzhen (the lady) and Fa Hai (a …
The US land gambling trade body American Gaming Association released the latest version of its annual State of the States report Wednesday, providing a comprehensive overview of the commercial casino industry and the significant economic impact it has in the 24 U.S. states with commercial gaming operations. Key findings from the 2018 State of the …
Games developer Wazdan has signed a collaborative deal with Relax Gaming that will enable it to further extend the reach of its games into the tier one sector of the market. Relax Gaming is a multi-vertical gaming provider with offices in Malta and Estonia. Its omni-channel open gaming platform can distribute high volumes of leading …
With one of the premier eSports tournaments – The International – currently running in Vancouver, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation has reported that betting on video games, including tournament outcomes, is becoming increasingly popular. BCLC has offered bets on eSports via its PlayNow.com site since July of 2015, and says the vertical has since ballooned …
PlayAGS, Inc. designer and supplier of electronic gaming machines, table games, and interactive products and services for the gaming industry, announced Tuesday that it has entered an agreement to provide its Social White-Label Casino (“Social WLC“) to PokerStars Play, the play-money and social gaming brand of The Stars Group, as part of its slot-focused social …
Online gambling games developer Wazdan has launched its much anticipated new 5 x 4 online slot Mayan Ritual, which as the title suggests has a theme based on the mysterious and lost ancient Maya culture in the jungles of Central America and Mexico. The theme is carried by quality graphics of gold and silver, with …
The New Jersey operations of international online casino operator 888 Holdings have launched an Evolution Gaming-powered live dealer offering for players visiting 888casino NJ, an online casino licensed and regulated by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. The live casino games are accessible on PC, Mac, iOS and Android. The games feature real live …
In the apparent absence of a sense of urgency on sports betting by California lawmakers, state political consultant Russell Lowry has reportedly launched a petition for the legalisation of sports betting to be included on the 2020 state ballot, pushing the issue forward in the event of a positive vote. California secretary of state Alex …
Hot in the heels of its announcement earlier this week that it has applied for a Swedish online gambling licence, mobile gambling company LeoVegas has confirmed that it has also set its sights on the Spanish market. Philip Doftvik, head of corporate finance and investor relations at LeoVegas said Monday: “Our strategy is to expand …
The Reuters news agency reported Tuesday that the Chinese Finance Ministry has warned that it intends to step up the crackdown on companies or individuals illegally selling lotteries online, emphasising that China resolutely bans such activity. The finance ministry has not approved any internet lottery sales business, according to a statement jointly issued by several …
Online betting exchange operator Betdaq has debuted its latest TV ad campaign. Created by agency Alpha Century, the initial #ChangingfortheBettor spot is fronted by Ralph Ineson (The Office, Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Harry Potter) and represents a fresh change in brand direction. Launched on Monday 20 August and running across multiple …
Online lottery supplier Helio Gaming has agreed to integrate its full suite of games, including the flagship Lotto Hero product, with Game Interaction. The platform provider supplies a number of operators whose players will now have the chance to win from small stakes in a number of tailored jackpot games, which boost acquisition and retention …
Online gambling games and software developer Yggdrasil Gaming announced Tuesday that it has signed up online casino operator BetVictor for its range of online slots in a global agreement that covers multiple regulated markets. The suite of Yggdrasil slots comes complete with its proprietary range of in-game promotional tools, BOOST which allows promotions to be …
Online gambling games developer Pragmatic Play, announced a games content deal with Kindred Group Tuesday which will see the provider’s products go live to the operator’s Italian players through the Unibet.it website. Pragmatic Play’s chief commercial officer, Melissa Summerfield, said that the Kindred deal continues the growth of Pragmatic Play’s footprint in the Italian market, …
One of the enduring mysteries of the online gambling industry – the 2005 murder in Puerto Rico of live dealer technology pioneer and real estate investor Adam Anhang (32) – featured in a BBC story this week which revealed that Anhang’s estranged wife and widow Áurea Vázquez Rijos is to face trial in a Puerto …
Following speculation over the weekend that former Sportech CEO Ian Penrose is about to join the Playtech board of directors, the company confirmed Tuesday that he will join as a non-executive director on September 1. “Penrose brings over 20 years of global gaming, technology and leisure sector experience to the Board. He was CEO of …
Games developer Oryx Gaming has signed a content distribution agreement with iGaming solution and platform provider Aspire Global, a Swedish publicly listed company with online gambling licenses issued by the U.K., Denmark, Belgium, Portugal, Italy and Malta. Oryx’s proprietary games and titles from Gamomat, Kalamba and a series of aggregated content have been added to …
Online gambling games developer 1x2gaming has announced that it is to supply games from subsidiary Iron Dog Studio and partner Leap Gaming to the Groove Gaming platform, widening its reach internationally. Groove Gaming recently achieved licensing status from the UK Gambling Commission, and the deal with 1X2 Network, an established UK-licensed supplier, is a key …