Earlier this year Vietnamese police broke up an extensive gambling ring that had influence at senior levels of the national police high tech security structure (see previous reports). The financial extent of the enterprise was revealed in prosecution filings this week, when the police proposed the prosecution of 92 suspects involved in various illegal gambling, …
Problem gambling charity GambleAware has announced that it expects to significantly increase spending over the next two years, investing GBP 32 million in awareness, research and treatment programs. However, the ambitious spending program is well above GBP 10 million annually in voluntary industry donations agreed by the Gambling Commission and the Responsible Gambling Strategy Board. …
Inspired Entertainment has announced the launch of new virtual sports content with Italian operator SISAL. Inspired Virtual Football Matchday is now live and featured on a dedicated channel across 480 of SISAL’s Italian retail estates in an exclusive virtual football deal with the Italian gambling giant. Exclusively designed for Italy, Football Matchday offers a live …
B2B Daily Fantasy Sports software provider Global Daily Fantasy Sports Inc. announced Thursday that two new brands have joined its Italian network. Betaland and Enjoybet are owned and operated by OIA Services Limited and have agreed to join the DFS network for the upcoming European football season, which kicks off on the 18th of August. …
Online gambling games developer Rival Gaming has released its latest online slot, a 5 reel, 25 pay-line game titled Mighty Aphrodite with a theme based on the Greek mythology goddess of love Special features include stacked wilds, bonuses, multipliers and up to 70 free spin rounds. Aphrodite appears in the game as a stacked wild …
Australian land and online gambling giant Tabcorp announced Thursday that it is to pay GBP 39.5 million to its Sun Bets joint online venture partner News UK in order to exit the struggling enterprise. Tabcorp’s managing director and CEO David Attenborough said in a company statement: “The performance of Sun Bets has been below expectations …
Platform provider FSB (UK) Ltd is to roll out a sports-betting platform in a new deal with BetSid. FSB will deploy its sportsbook solution across online and mobile for the independent operator, which has a chain of shops and a thriving telebet service in the north west of England. The platform, designed for a mobile-first …
Operators and industry experts have repeatedly warned Italy’s new coalition government that its proposed ban on almost all forms of gambling sponsorship and advertising could prove counter-productive, penalising Italian licensed operators but creating SEO advantages for offshore operators who insist on accessing the market. The warnings were borne out when Google began complying with the …
Online gambling games developer Leander Games said in a statement Thursday that it has expanded its exposure to the North American market after signing a distribution deal for its content with Pala Interactive LLC. The deal will see Leander’s portfolio of games and those of its partners available for play on the CanPlayCasino offering – …
Latest official news relating to China’s ongoing crackdown on illegal online gambling comes from the south western city of Chongqing, where over 300 police officers were deployed in raids on suspected operational centres. Spokesmen reported that 129 suspects had been arrested, the equivalent of US$600,000 in cash, 69 computers and other evidence seized in an …
Irish social games provider KamaGames says that its Pokerist and Blackjackist social casino games helped propel revenues upwards by 53 percent in the first half of 2018, compared to the first six months of 2017. Although the company was founded in 2010, it did not enter the lucrative social games market until 2016, but has …
In the Philippines the regulator-operator Pagcor (Philippine Gaming and Amusement Corporation) is arguing with the government’s Commission on Audit (COA) over the latter’s claim that P21 billion (US$393 million) is owed in unpaid remittances. Pagcor disputes the claim, which the COA bases on Presidential Decree (P.D) 1869, under which the national government is entitled to …
The Betsson gambling group has published its financial results for the periods Q2-2018 and H1-2018, reporting the following highlights: Q2 * Group revenue up 14 percent at SEK 1,346.4 (1,177.5) million, with an organic growth of 11 percent. * Casino revenue grew by 16 percent and Sportsbook revenue by 17 percent, with a sportsbook margin …
Online gambling group Betway has announced its first cricket sponsorship, as official betting partner deal with Cricket West Indies (CWI). The agreement allows the company to position its brand at all Windies international Home Series matches, and the operator will additionally benefit from branding on the CWI website and across its social media channels until …
Online betting operator Bet UK has signed up as shirt sponsor for Swansea City AFC for the 2018-19 season, and will see its logo displayed on first team home and away shirts Founded in 2012 as an online casino, Bet UK is set to launch its online sportsbook product later this year, an event that …
Live dealer technology and games provider Evolution Gaming has posted a strong set of Q2 and H1 2018 results, highlighting the following developments; Q2-2018 * Operating revenues up by 40 percent to Euro 59.3 million (42.3 in Q2-2017) * EBITDA up 36 percent to Euro 26.2 million (19.2), corresponding to a margin of 44.2 percent …
Online betting company 10Bet has signed up as sponsor and official betting partner for EFL football club Blackburn Rovers in a 3-year agreement. 10Bet’s new visual identity will feature on the front of the team’s home and away shirts and be displayed around Ewood Park, on the front cover of each match programme, and on …
Microgaming has announced its upcoming Agent Jane Blonde Returns online slot, developed exclusively by Stormcraft Studios. First released in 2005, the iconic Agent Jane Blonde returns in this five by three reel, 15 payline superspy sequel. With neon, retro wave inspired graphics, stacked wilds and a respin feature, the game is set to bring thrilling …
Online gambling games developer Habanero has agreed to supply its games to Stanleybet’s customers in Italy. Knockout Football, a slot designed to capitalise on football fever in Italy, will be among the titles integrated by the operator, along with other recent hits London Hunter, 5 Mariachis and Fa Cai Shen. Gianluca Porzio, online department director …
NetEnt is expanding its slot offering with the launch of the Max product line. The concept simultaneously caters to different player groups and their motivations and allows operators to address different needs with one game launch and marketing push. Max games are released in a tailor-made double game release for casual players and “Max players” …
Online sportsbook provider Kambi has signed a contract extension with Mr Green in a deal which will see the Kambi Sportsbook integrated into the operator’s recently acquired Redbet sportsbook brand. The multi-year agreement further strengthens the relationship between Kambi and Mr Green, which was formed when Mr Green launched its Kambi-powered sportsbook in 2016. In …
Online and mobile gambling group LeoVegas AB has reported its unaudited, preliminary Q2-2018 numbers, noting that the results were better than expected, and flagging the following high points: * EBITDA approximately Euro 15 million (17 percent EBITDA margin), which is higher than the company’s internal expectations. * Marketing costs are expected to amount to approximately …
Online and land gambling group GVC Holdings plc has posted a positive H1 trading update, reporting the following highlights: Q2-2018 * Group NGR up 11 percent (+12 percent in constant currency) * Strong Online NGR growth up 22 percent (+25 percent cc) * Online NGR for the period from 1 January to 13 June (i.e. …
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has confirmed that it is looking into the legality of offshore gambling websites using Australian web addresses such as the Cocos and Christmas Islands. The watchdog believes that such sites may be contravening the recently amended Interactive Gambling Act. Despite being under Australian control, the islands have their own …