If you expect raucous rock ‘n roll music from AC/DC in Wazdan Gaming’s new “Highway to Hell Deluxe” slot you’re likely to be disappointed; the game has a highway theme alright, but it’s confined to heavy transport vehicles, motorbike gangs and Route 66 related symbols. This is a 5 reel, 5 pay-line slot featuring a …
Online gambling industry observers have been speculating for weeks on which Pennsylvanian land casino licensee will be the first to apply for an interactive gaming licence, and when. At one point there really appeared to be a singular lack of interest from existing operators. That all ended this week when one of the most vociferous …
Figures just out on the Italian online gambling market show that operators enjoyed strong revenues in June, although they will be looking over their collective shoulder as the new coalition government works on putting bans on advertising and sponsorships in place (see previous reports). Italian licensed online casino revenue was up 29 percent year-on-year at …
Two English hackers, Daniel Thompson, 28, and Idris Akinwunmi, 21, have been jailed for eight months and four months respectively for their part in an online attack on the UK National Lottery website two years ago (see previous report). Thompson pled guilty to three cybercrime offences, while Akinwunmi, admitted a hacking offence and fraudulently transferring …
Online gambling software developer EvenBet Gaming has added more muscle to its expanding portfolio, announcing that it is now bringing seven variants of eight new games to market, providing variety and balance. These Mixed Games – which range from Stud and Texas Hold’em to the increasingly popular Omaha Hi-Lo Mixed – each require a nuanced …
Online gambling software and games provider Playtech has announced the launch of a new site for Portugal’s largest online gaming and betting operator, Sociedade de Apostas Sociais (“SAS”). Branded Placard.pt, the new operation is the 13th operator in the Portuguese online gaming market. The multi-year agreement with SAS will see Playtech integrate its data-driven IMS …
Online gambling games developer Red Tiger Gaming has made a fruitful addition to its video slots portfolio with the debut of its new title Tiki Fruits. The supplier’s latest title is its first cluster/grid-type game, played on a 8×10 grid, where the bigger the cluster players can build up, the bigger the win. Features include …
Online slots and table games provider Habanero has gone live with international operator Betshop. Knockout Football will be among the latest releases integrated into the operator’s offering, with a range of other titles including London Hunter, 5 Mariachis and Fa Cai Shen also included. Massimiliano Cerfoglia, chief product owner at Betshop, said in a statement …
Revenue figures for online gambling in New Jersey were released Thursday by the Division of Gaming Enforcement but, whilst showing a 12.1 percent year-on-year improvement, the numbers were significantly lower than the twenty percent or more growth achieved in recent months (see previous reports). Online operators recorded overall revenue of $22.7 million, with the online …
Chinese police in southern Guangdong province have described the latest closure of a major illegal betting enterprise as the first involving a significant amount of cyber currency, revealing that the ring generated the equivalent of USD$ 1.5 billion in wagers, much of it on World Cup football events. Six alleged ringleaders have been arrested and …
Online gambling games and software provider NetEnt has posted Q2 and H1 numbers for 2018, noting that competition has increased as the Nordic and UK markets mature, but that the company has taken action in several areas to maintain its position. Q2-2018 highlights included: * Revenue up 5.9 percent at SEK 437 million; * EBITDA …
Hot on the heels of the announcement of its merge with the Paddy Power Betfair group, the newly formed FanDuel Group has revealed that it will launch its first Sportsbook operation at the New Meadowlands Racetrack The company’s new 5,310 square foot sports betting retail location is adjacent to MetLife Stadium and is the closest …
Online gambling games provider Pragmatic Play has launched its latest online slot, a 5 reel, 10 pay-line game titled Madame Destiny. Set in a wooden caravan nestled deep in a moonlit forest, the 3×5 game features all manner of mystical symbols, including tarot cards, candles and black cats. Madame Destiny herself can use her powers …
Lawmakers in the Eastern European nation of Belarus will soon have an opportunity to debate and vote on tighter overall gambling rules in the country, along with a proposal to regulate and licence online gambling. Local media reports indicate that the Duties and Tax Ministry has completed work on a draft proposal on the changes, …
Online slots developer GameArt confirmed Thursday that the licensed operator SuperSport, one of Croatia’s most significant sports betting brands is live with its portfolio of slots games. SuperSport was founded in 2000 and holds licenses and concessions with over 300 land-based venues and online sports betting licenses from the Croatian Government until 2025. Under the …
If federal Russian lawmakers have their way, banks across the country will be required to report all local ATM cash withdrawals using foreign credit or debit cards, and virtually all information held by the banks regarding account holders could be demanded by the federal tax authorities. That’s the gist of new financial developments in the …
Malaysian police report that a RM 15 million (Euro 3.2 million) illegal online gambling ring exploiting the World Cup football championship has been closed down in a series of 499 police raids across the country since June 14. Bukit Aman CID director Datuk Seri Ahmad Najmuddin Mohd said 589 individuals allegedly employed as agents or …
SG Social, a division of Scientific Games, has launched the Monopoly Slots mobile app worldwide, with new features and functionality that further engage fans. The game is available for download in the Apple App Store, Google Play, Facebook and Amazon App Store. A story-driven adventure, Monopoly Slots brings key components of the classic Hasbro board …
Malta-based software development company Platin Gaming has agreed a content supply deal with Wazdan for the integration of its games on partner operator sites including Tipbet. Wazdan HTML5 slots include Football Mania Deluxe, Hot Party Deluxe, Fruit Mania Deluxe and Sizzling777 Deluxe along with many others. Murat Gül, Chief Administrative Officer at Platin Gaming, said: “I am very pleased that …
Authorities from the south China province of Guangdong have reported the arrest of 540 suspects alleged to have been involved with online football betting using bitcoin worth 10 billion yuan ($1.5 billion). An investigation was reportedly initiated in May 2018 when a new bitcoin-only gambling platform caught the authority’s attention. Further investigation revealed 330,000 members on the …
SJSC Latvijas Loto has contracted Kambi Group plc in a long-term deal for the supply of its fully managed online sportsbook to Latvia’s national lottery operator. Under the terms of the deal, which marks Kambi’s first public lottery customer, Government-owned, Latvijas Loto will offer Kambi’s fully managed Sportsbook through digital channels. The Kambi Sportsbook will be integrated into …
BetConstruct has launched a new setup, dubbed Big Ben Hall, within its Live Casino games. The new Big Ben Hall targets English speaking players, offers gaming sessions streamed in HD and a multi-camera view for Roulette. In addition, the integration of multi game view technology allows customers to play up to four games at a time.
The UK Competition Markets Authority (CMA), in a public advisory Wednesday, said it had launched an investigation into the completed acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming by The Stars Group’s Stars UK subsidiary. According to the documentation an initial enforcement order was served on July 6, 2018 on the Stars Group Inc. and subsidiary Stars Group Holdings (UK) Limited, in relation to …
Independent China news platform Radii China is reporting the closure of 50,000 accounts and 8,000 group chats on social media app WeChat. The accounts reportedly relate to illegal World Cup gambling. “During the World Cup, World Cup gambling websites have been shut down by the government, causing some betting activities to migrate to social platforms,” a WeChat statement reads. “We …