At London’s ICE show in February this year NetEnt created a stir with its preview of Jumanji, a major online slot themed on the famous ‘nineties fantasy movie of the same title. This week – on June 21 to be precise – the games provider will be releasing this impressive production to its licensees. The …
The tough taxes and regulations imposed by Pennsylvanian lawmakers and regulators on the state’s nascent online gambling sector appears to have discouraged state land casino operators from applying for the new licenses, which cover online slots, table games and poker and cost $10 million each. Just legalising online gambling in the state took an agonisingly …
In a 7-year deal which it claims in a company statement is “momentous,” gambling technology provider Scientific Games has clinched the Ladbrokes Coral retail betting contract, reportedly the largest single UK Licensed Betting Office gaming supply deal yet. The agreement will see SG continue to supply its terminals, content and service to the UK gambling …
Part of the avalanche of US sports betting news reports this week was an interesting story on Atlantic City land casino operator Tropicana’s apparently preparatory moves in anticipation of online sports betting at some future point. The company has partnered with Nashville technology provider Chalkline Sports, a two-year-old company which specialises in fast, simple gaming …
The French government has made initial moves beginning the process of reducing its interest in major gambling group Francaise des Jeux from the current 72 percent to around 22 percent, introducing enabling legislation earlier this week. Following last year’s elections the new government announced its plans to sell off some of its stake in the …
The Wolverhampton Wolves football club has announced a two-year sponsorship deal with Asia-facing and Philippines-based online gambling firm W88, which will see the global online gaming operation feature on the front of the club’s 2018/19 Premier League shirt. W88 will also be prominent on Wolves’ full range of training wear, which will be released alongside …
Online gambling games and software developer Pragmatic Play has announced the launch of 5 Lions, a 3×5 video slot with an oriental theme steeped in myth and legend, with a claimed House Edge of 3.5 percent and an RTP of 96.5 percent. Chinese iconography lights up the reels of 5 Lions, with turtles, phoenixes and …
Multi-channel casino and sports betting platform provider Digitain has revealed that Malta-licensed online casino and sportsbook operator 21Bet has been successfully migrated to the Digitain fully managed sportsbook solution. 21Bet is operated by Aureate Gaming Solutions Ltd and is the official shirt sponsor of Waterford FC. Under the agreement, Digitain provided its API technology for …
Online gambling games and software provider NetEnt has claimed it is the first supplier to launch its games with The Stars Group in Portugal, furthering its growth ambitions in regulated markets. After successful technical integration, a selection of NetEnt’s popular games are now available with The Stars Group brands in Portugal. Carl Silverstolpe, MD NetEnt …
According to a report in The Times, the drastic cuts to maximum stakes on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals announced by government last month (see previous reports) may be implemented over a two-year period in order to give retail betting shop operators sufficient time to make the necessary changes. The Times report cites April 2020 as …
The somewhat confusing New Jersey position on the legality of eSports betting took an interesting turn mid-week when regulator the Division of Gaming Enforcement issued a set of Emergency Regulations indicating that as long as all competitors in eSports competitions are over the age of 18 years, the competitions are legal in the Garden State …
Thursday saw the official start of legalised sports betting in New Jersey following the strike down of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act last month by the US Supreme Court, which ended an eight-year legal struggle against the sports leagues by the state. The historic first bets were made at the Monmouth race track …
Loto-Quebec’s fiscal 2017-18 report released Thursday reveals that the online operations of subsidiary Espace Jeux delivered the best growth and passed the Cdn$ 100 million benchmark for the first time. Online revenue surged 37.5 percent year-on-year to Cdn$ 118 million, eclipsing the already impressive 29.7 percent growth experienced in the preceding fiscal year. Breaking the …
Fears that Italy’s new coalition government would live up to its anti-gambling rhetoric during the elections were realised this week when the new deputy prime minister and leader of the Five Star populist political movement, Luigi De Maio, called for a ban on all gambling advertising and sponsorships. Di Maio revealed that legislative proposals have …
Seventy six suspects allegedly involved in providing illegal cross-border online gambling services to overseas foreign nationals were arrested in Taiwan Wednesday, according to the Taipei City Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division. A police spokesman revealed that the police operation was set up following a tip-off that an online gambling ring was operating illegally in the …
The Stars Group’s recently acquired majority share in CrownBet (see previous reports) appears to have set in train the return to Australia of the famous and respected Sportingbet brand, according to local media reports. The Australian Financial Review report indicates that the brand is set to replace that of CrownBet following an application submitted to …
The US division of UK bookmaking giant Willam Hill plc is not letting the grass grow beneath its feet in the widening US sports sector, announcing this week that it has inked a sponsorship and official betting partner agreement with the Las Vegas Lights soccer club. The club is active in the United Soccer League, …
The chief minister Indian state of Sikkim, which was a pioneer of legal and regulated online gambling in 2016, has announced at a public meeting that local punters will henceforth be banned from using the online betting shop facilities of the sole legal licensee in the state, Golden Gaming. To emphasise the point, chief minister …
Online casino operator ComeOn, a Cherry Group subsidiary, has made an early move to position itself in the soon-to-be-liberalised Swedish market, announcing Thursday that it has launched a new “Gästspel” (guest play) option on ComeOn.com site in Sweden. Swedish online punters can now choose if they want to become a member or if they want …
One of the highlights of the Microgaming stand at the ICE expo in London February was the preview of a new 5 reel, 40 pay-line slot with superb graphics; titled Fortinium, the game boasts a cleverly crafted steampunk theme and has been keenly anticipated. This week the games provider put up its preview on the …
Live online casino dealer provider Evolution Gaming has announced that it has extended its partnership with online casino operator 888casino, which has selected Evolution Live Casino for its push into the New Jersey online gaming market in the US. 888casino is fully regulated in the state of New Jersey. This summer, under the extended agreement, …
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has published temporary sports betting regulations that will enable operators to begin offering sports bets in the state today (Thursday). The regulations include: * Sports betting licence fee is initially set at $100,000, but final regulations may see this increased once the regulator has a feel for enforcement, …
Nottingham Forest Football Club has announced a partnership with the digital entertainment and sports betting company, BetBright. The new deal represents the most significant front-of-shirt agreement in the club’s history and will see the BetBright logo placed on the front of playing kits for the first team. The partnership with Nottingham Forest is BetBright’s first …
The Bangkok Post reports that 15 internet celebrities and beauty presenters – the first group of around 100 such individuals facing charges of illegally promoting football gambling services – have been summoned to appear before investigators at the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB). Police Major General Phanurat Lakboon, deputy chief of the MPB, said that around …