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Wazdan games now live on EveryMatrix platform

24 Jul 2018

Online gambling games developer Wazdan and multi-provider online gambling platform supplier EveryMatrix went live with Wazdan games Tuesday following an integration that takes Wazdan across the globe through EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine platform. Wazdan’s portfolio of slots, which can be accessed on mobile, desktop and tablets, will be made available to EveryMatrix’s network of operators. Popular Wazdan …

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Italian retail gambling giant formed

24 Jul 2018

Italy has a new retail gambling giant following agreement by Gruppo Gamenet to acquire a 100 percent of the share capital in betting operator GoldBet in a deal worth Euro 265 million. In a statement Tuesday to the market Gamenet said the agreement involves the acquisition of Goldbet’s 990 Italian betting points, and the firm’s …

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Quebec government loses litigation on internet gambling website blocking

24 Jul 2018

Quebec Superior Court rejects the province’s attempt to ban its citizens’ access to online gaming sites unauthorised by the government’s gambling corporation. The Canadian Press reported Tuesday that the Canadian provincial government of Quebec has lost in a case challenging the constitutionality of its attempts to introduce ISP blocking of online gambling websites not authorised …

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New online slot from Play’n Go

24 Jul 2018

Online gambling games developer Play’n GO has released its latest 5 reel, 243 ways-to-win online slot titled Sizzling Spins with a barbeque theme for the summer months. The developer says that capturing the feel of a BBQ was crucial to the concept of this game, something that the creative team took very seriously from the …

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Yggdrasil launched Penguin City

24 Jul 2018

Online gambling games provider Yggdrasil Gaming is inviting players to help free the friendly penguins from the clutches of the evil Emperor in its latest 243 ways-to-win slot game Penguin City, which is set in Penguin City, where the dastardly Emperor Penguin is keeping his underlings as slaves in his food emporium. The game’s main …

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Tax reprieve for Bahamas online punters

24 Jul 2018

Online punters in the Bahamas will be relieved, albeit temporarily, at the news that technical implementation problems have delayed government’s intention to tax players 5 percent of their deposits nd purchases of lottery products on computers situated in retail outlets locally dubbed Web Shops. Local media reports quoted government minister Dinoisio D’Aguilar, who explained that …

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Aussie bookmaker to enter U.S. sports betting scene

24 Jul 2018

Australian mobile bookmaker PointsBet has announced its partnership with Meadowlands in the burgeoning New Jersey sports betting market, with implementation in time for the new US football season. While New Jersey residents can currently bet on sports via a few dozen internationally licensed websites, PointsBet will offer its mobile platform via a skin deal with …

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RealTime Gaming launches new Banana Jones game

24 Jul 2018

RealTime Gaming has launched its new Banana Joe game with a theme featuring a cartoon monkey character and an aerial quest to save a magical Crystal Banana. It’s a Snakes-and-Ladders-style board game in which Banana Jones awards wins on a roll of the dice. Each player gets 5 rolls per bet and there are features …

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New marketing chief for  U.S. William Hill

24 Jul 2018

The US division of online and land gambling group William Hill plc has announced the appointment of Sharon Otterman as chief marketing officer, describing her as “an industry leader in marketing with deep experience working for prominent, best-in-class companies.” In a press statement Monday, Joe Asher, Chief Executive Officer, William Hill U.S. said: “Sharon is …

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Slotegrator launches LuckyBay online casino

24 Jul 2018

Online gambling aggregator platform Slotegrator has announced the launch of a new Curacao-licensed online casino branded LuckyBay. The enterprise offers player full services and a wide selection of games from suppliers like Amatic; Endorphina; Habanero Systems; GameArt;  Igrosoft; Platipus; Tom Horn;  Vivo Gaming and (soon) Microgaming.

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Online lottery ticket sales coming to Bengal state

24 Jul 2018

Media reports from the state of Bengal in India this week indicate that the West Bengal state lottery will be making ticket sales online available in a bid to boost sales and ultimately increase contributions to welfare projects. “Tickets of West Bengal state lottery will soon be available on the Internet. We won’t run online …

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Playtech appoints Susan Ball as non-exec director

24 Jul 2018

Online gambling games and software provider Playtech plc has announced the appointment as a non-executive director of Susan Ball. Ball, who takes up her seat on August 1 this year, is a Chartered Accountant with over 35 years’ senior finance and board level experience in the gambling, leisure and consumer industries, with a focus in …

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South African government set to amend gambling laws

23 Jul 2018

The South African Ministry of Trade and Industry has announced that it is set to table amendments to the National Gambling Act which will impact many aspects of the land gambling sector. Our readers will recall that online casino, bingo and poker gambling is largely prohibited in the country, with exceptions for horse racing, lotteries …

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World Cup football brought new gamblers to UK companies

23 Jul 2018

A new YouGov study has illustrated how the 2018 World Cup Football championship in Russia has attracted new customers to British betting companies, but cautions that ongoing efforts are needed to retain these fresh but ‘infrequent’ punters. The study showed that the scale, enthusiasm and excitement generated by the tournament translated into involvement in betting, …

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Profits down in MRG trading update

23 Jul 2018

MRG, the parent group for the Mr Green online gambling assets reported in an H1-2018 trading update this week that it has failed to meet profit expectations despite increased revenues, with management explaining that cost of services and increased marketing spend impacted EBITDA but should be viewed as an investment. Key performance indicators released by …

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Red Tiger Gaming agrees Jumpman deal

23 Jul 2018

Online slots supplier Red Tiger Gaming has signed a deal that will see its games go live with multi-brand casino owner Jumpman Gaming, the developer announced Monday. The new partnership will give the operator’s players access to well-known titles such as Dragon’s Luck, Totem Lightning, Treasure Mine, Mystery Reels and Rainbow Jackpots. Jumpman Gaming operates …

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Estonian licence for Global Gaming

23 Jul 2018

EMTA (Estonian Tax and Customs Board) has granted Global Gaming’s subsidiary Safe Ent Ltd, a licence for Ninja Casino in the regulated Estonian market, thus officially giving its approval to the company’s PayNPlay service. “Working closely with the regulator gave us an opportunity to show that our solution offers the highest level of responsible gaming …

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Racing Australia imposes new rules on illegal gambling

23 Jul 2018

Any individual subject to Australian racing rules who is suspected of placing a bet with an illegal gambling operator can now have his or her phone and computer seized under draconian new regulations. The laws will come into effect on August 1. The legislative body for the nation’s thoroughbred racing industry has rushed in laws …

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Greek land casinos revenues lag

23 Jul 2018

The Greek newspaper Kathimerini reported over the weekend that the national casino market suffered a decline in the first half of the year, as both visits by punters and the money being played fell noticeably, in line with the trend recorded over the last decade. The country’s nine casinos received 1,333,500 visitors in January-June 2018, …

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Dover Downs to benefit from merger with Twin Rivers

23 Jul 2018

Delaware horse racing and casino company Dover Downs and online, casino and sports betting company Twin Rivers Worldwide Holdings announced a merger agreement Sunday which they say will transform Twin Rivers into a publicly traded company with gaming and entertainment holdings throughout the United States. The merger would provide a physical presence for Twin River …

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Dragon Kings launching this month

23 Jul 2018

The much-anticipated Dragon Kings slot is set for imminent release this (July) month by developer BetSoft, which describes the game as a sharp remix of an ancient legend brought back to life with a slew of special features. From tiered, progressive jackpots to free spins, the keys to Dragon Kings’ unique features lie beneath the …

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Spanish deal gets Codere into arcade empire

23 Jul 2018

Spanish gambling operator Grupo Codere has secured entry into the arcade betting sector in Madrid through a joint venture with experienced arcade operator Grupo Henares. The venture, titled BetSlotS, plans to rejuvenate the arcade industry in the city with the launch of eleven new and ultra-modern arcade facilities designed around appropriate demographics and preferences. 2018 …

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Realistic Games now live on Hero Gaming

23 Jul 2018

Online casino and slot games supplier Realistic Games has launched its content with the brands of operator Hero Gaming, according to a company announcement Monday. The most recent slot releases, including Clockwork Mice, Slot It In!, and Black Ice, are included in the new deal, alongside player favourites such as Super Graphics Upside Down and …

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IWG instant win titles added to OGS

23 Jul 2018

The SG Digital division of Scientific Games has integrated instant win games from provider IWG’s portfolio into its Open Gaming System (OGS) content aggregation platform. SG Digital partners live with OGS will now have access to an expansive library of IWG’s instant titles, including player favorites Cash Buster and Slingo. Rhydian Fisher, CEO at IWG, …

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