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Asian land casino operator enters online sector

31 Aug 2018

Two years after achieving online gambling licensed status from Cambodia, Asian-facing and Australian-listed land casino operator Donaco has finally launched online operations. On Thursday CEO Joey Lim announced that the company’s Star Vegas online operation was live on websites Dnalive666.com and Dnacasino.com, offering the public live dealer casino and sportsbook action backed by full multi-language …

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Pragmatic Play lifts the curtain on Peking Luck

31 Aug 2018

Online gambling games developer Pragmatic Play has released Peking Luck, the newest addition to its portfolio of online slots. Set in the glamourous world of Chinese opera, the 3×5, 25 pay-line game features the serene yet mysterious backdrop traditionally found in oriental theatre, and a captivating soundtrack as players navigate reels filled with symbols such …

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Enhanced problem gambling precautions come at a cost for Veikkaus

30 Aug 2018

Veikkaus, a Finnish online and land gambling group comprising slots, lottery and racing and sports betting verticals, has posted its H1-2018 results, highlighting: * Overall turnover down 0.3 percent year-on-year at Euro 1 587.2 million; * Profit  up 2.5 percent at Euro 505.5 million; * 57.1 percent of turnover from land outlets and 42.9 percent …

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Opposition mounts to federal interference in U.S. sports betting

30 Aug 2018

The ink was barely dry on Sen. Chuck Schumer’s memo Tuesday calling for federal involvement in the newly liberalised US sports betting market, when the American Gaming Association weighed in with some pointed language. The Association’s senior VP of public affairs, Sara Slane said Wednesday: “Federal oversight of sports betting was an abject failure for …

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FanDuel group in new US DFS-sports betting partnership?

30 Aug 2018

Industry observers are speculating on the abrupt withdrawal of a press release issued this week by US media company Minute Media. The release originally reported that sportsbook and DFS operator FanDuel Group has formed a partnership with the media company with the objective of launching a fan-powered sports betting and daily fantasy sports information website …

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New slot from Blueprint captures the rise of Napoleon

30 Aug 2018

UK-based game studio Blueprint Gaming has unveiled its latest slot release, Napoleon – Rise of an Empire, where players join the historic Emperor of France and his army in 1804 as they strive to conquer the world. The newly-crowned leader is on the warpath with his troops as they look to uncover big prizes in …

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GIG to help online casino with affiliate compliance

30 Aug 2018

Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG) has signed an agreement with Mr Green, one of the brands of MRG Group (MRG), for the provision of its newly launched B2B marketing compliance technology, GiG Comply. This monitoring service is designed in response to operators’ needs to further strengthen control over third party advertising and brand protection. GiG …

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Realistic Games launches Fortune 5 slot

30 Aug 2018

Realistic Games has launched Fortune 5, a new 3 reel, 5-win slot developed in HTML5, allowing players to experience the best of the action in full screen on mobile, tablet and desktop. Fortune 5 has a unique bonus round where the player has the opportunity to win the top prize on every feature entry. The …

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High 5 Games doubles up on Da Vinci Diamonds

30 Aug 2018

Da Vinci Diamonds, a slot originally developed by IGT but now enjoying a fresh lease of life through games developer High 5 Games, has been refreshed into a new version titled Double Da Vinci Diamonds…and company publicity suggests that a Triple version is also in development. With a theme based on three of the famous …

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Draftkings in DFS deal with major U.S. sports bar chain

30 Aug 2018

Online sportsbook and daily fantasy sports provider DraftKings has signed another partnership agreement strengthening its brand presence and services in the United States. The company will deploy its daily fantasy sports experience and technology in a deal to exclusively provide the ‘Blazin’ Fantasy Football’ mobile app across the nation-wide outlets of restaurant and sports bar …

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Online gambling helps British Columbia gambling reach new heights

29 Aug 2018

The British Columbia Lottery Corporation, a corporation owned by the provincial government, has reported a record breaking fiscal year, with online gambling making a useful contribution. The Lottery’s fiscal 2017-2018 report shows that overall revenue of Cdn$ 3.27 billion was Cdn$ 123 million higher than fiscal 2016-2017 revenues, with net income rising Cdn $61.5 million …

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Senate democratic partyleader releases suggestions for federal involvement in US sports betting

29 Aug 2018

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has added his voice to those of Senator Orrin Hatch and Rep. Frank Pallone in calling for more federal involvement in the burgeoning US sports betting industry following the recent overthrow of PASPA (see previous reports) On Wednesday, Senator Schumer published a memo outlining several suggestions for the industry, according …

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UK online gambling companies to change T&Cs following investigation

29 Aug 2018

Following a collaborative investigation by the UK Gambling Commission and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) two online gambling companies have amended their policies to ensure they do not contravene consumer protection laws. Jumpman Gaming and Progress Play made the changes in a cooperative manner after “a number of unfair practices and terms and conditions” …

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Aussie regulator announces restrictions on sports streaming

29 Aug 2018

The Australian regulator Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) confirmed Wednesday that it is moving forward on plans to extend a ban on betting advertising during live sport events to cover streaming platforms. The ban will be applied to all sporting events streamed live between 5am and 8:30pm and will be implemented from September 28. …

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Betway signs up another top German football team

29 Aug 2018

Online bookmaker Betway has announced a three-year sponsorship deal with Bundesliga football club Hannover 96 following a similar deal announced earlier this week with Fortuna Düsseldorf (see previous report). Under the terms of the deal Betway will become the official betting party of the club as it increases its European sports betting footprint. Our readers …

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Booming Games goes back to the disco seventies with new slot

29 Aug 2018

Booming Games re-visits the ‘seventies disco scene in its new retro online slot Disco Bar 7s, recreating the neon vibe and music of the era around a straightforward 3 reel, 10 pay-lines game that offers Wilds, Scatters, Multipliers, Free Spins and a Bonus. Mix and Match pays combine with multiplier wilds and the opportunity to …

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Lightning Box Games collaborates with Incredible Technologies in new slot

29 Aug 2018

Incredible Technologies and Lightning Box Games, creators of video slot hit Astro Cat, have teamed up once again to provide opportunities for luck and good fortune with the latest Reelfecta title – Astro Pug. The 5 reel Asian-themed game has a canine central character that flies across the screen to generate winning combinations, and players …

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Evolution staffers resist transfers from Malta to Georgia

29 Aug 2018

The publication Malta Today reports that seven Turkish-speaking employees at live dealer provider Evolution Gaming’s offices in Malta are taking the company to court in a bid to resist transfers to the company’s offices in Georgia. The report notes that Evolution has shuttered its tables catering to Turkish-speaking punters, and is proposing to transfer staff …

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Portuguese regulator reports continued growth in Q2-2018

29 Aug 2018

Despite its high tax levels, it appears that Portugal’s 13 online gambling licensees continued to prosper in Q2-2018, judging by numbers from regulator Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal (SRIJ), which included: * Online sports betting revenue of Euro 20.5 million in the quarter, up from Euro 13.9 million reported in …

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Omega games platform to carry Espresso Games

29 Aug 2018

Omega Systems confirmed Wednesday that it is to take Espresso Games on board its Omega Core iGaming platform following an agreement between the two companies. Paddy Mann, Omega Systems’ business development manager, said: “The addition of Espresso’s content provides Omega licensees the ability to add fresh and engaging games to their sites Omega Core bonus …

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Twelve40 releases new Luck o’ the Irish slot

29 Aug 2018

Online lottery platform and games provider Twelve40 has released a new instant win title, The Luck o’ the Irish, a classic Irish themed slot game with adjacent pays. This 10 line 5×3 game features Stacked Symbols and Fortune Spins where players can change stakes and activate additional reel sets and a special Luck O’ the …

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Kambi to provide online sportsbook for Global Gaming

29 Aug 2018

Global Gaming has signed a multi-year deal with Kambi Group to provide its sportsbook platform and associated services. The agreement will see Kambi supply its premium sportsbook for all markets where Global Gaming holds local licences. The Kambi sportsbook, including its open-APIs and sophisticated risk management processes, will be integrated into Global Gaming’s proprietary platform …

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Teenagers and bots in next Quickspin game release

29 Aug 2018

Quickspin has commenced pre-launch publicity on its next game release, a  5 reels and 40 pay-lines slot titled BigBot Crew which has a futuristic sci-fi theme. Preview publicity suggests that the theme revolves around a group of three tech-savvy teenagers in a parallel universe of the future who are building the advanced robots of tomorrow …

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LeoVegas launches new sports betting brand in UK

29 Aug 2018

The LeoVegas Group mobile gambling enterprise is strengthening its offering in the UK with the launch of BetUK.com as a new sports betting brand. Announcing the launch, CEO Gustav Hagman said in a company statement Wednesday: “Since its start LeoVegas has adhered to a successful, global brand strategy. In larger markets this can be complemented …

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