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Igrosoft content integrated to Slotegrator’s APIgrator

12 Jun 2018

Russian gambling software developer Igrosoft has been integrated to Slotegrator’s APIgrator service. Igrosoft offers a portfolio of 20 video slots including its Crazy Monkey, Garage, Fruit Cocktail, Lucky Haunter, Resident, Island and Pirate titles.

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Grupo MGA content gains wider distribution with Oryx Gaming

12 Jun 2018

ORYX Gaming has agreed a distribution deal with Grupo MGA for the integration of a wide selection of MGA Video Bingo and Slots content to its platform. The deal will see ORYX integrate popular MGA titles such as Robin, Champion, Bicho Farm and Bikers. Matevz Mazij, ORYX Gaming CEO said: “ORYX is always working hard …

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Britbet and the Tote renew collaboration efforts

12 Jun 2018

Yet-to-be-launched UK pool betting operation BritBet and the Tote are exploring alternative ways to collaborate and have agreed a launch standstill until those talks have been exhausted. The Tote’s exclusively license comes to an end mid July and Britbet, representing 55 UK horse racing courses, has been publicising its upcoming launch, however, a potential partnership, …

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GambleAware increases GamCare funding commitment

12 Jun 2018

GambleAware has agreed to a new GBP 14 million, 3-year funding programme with GamCare for the funding of the UK’s National Gambling Helpline and a national network of treatment services for adults experiencing gambling-related problems. The agreement represents a 20 percent increase in annual funding and will enable GamCare to continue developing its delivery capabilities, …

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Global Gaming make key appointments

12 Jun 2018

Global Gaming has announced the appointment of a trio of key appointments who join the company from its “very respectable” competitors. Previously employed by Betsson, Vladimir Camilleri joins the firm as head of data and Christine Cassar as a senior product owner.  Ryan Sultana, previously employed by Gaming Innovation Group, has been appointed head of projects. ‘We’re growing, there can be …

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Dafabet extends Comtrade platform partnership

12 Jun 2018

Asian-focused operator Dafabet has extended its partnership with Comtrade Gaming for the provision of its iCORE platform for a further four-year term. The new deal will see the addition of new developments in the competitive Asian market including innovations in multi-channel player relationships, product diversification and expansion into new markets. Dimitris Karatzas, chief executive officer of Dafabet, commented: “Extending …

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GVC flexes its muscle with latest World Cup promotion

12 Jun 2018

GVC Holdings had partnered RISQ to back its jackpots including bwin’s newly launched Maradona’s Millions competition featuring Argentinean football icon Diego Maradona and a GBP 5 million prize pool – an extension to bwin’s ‘Who Stole the Cup?’ World Cup campaign. Maradona’s Millions is free to enter, however, players must have an account with bwin and have made a deposit to be eligible.  Players …

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Habanero launch football-themed slot

12 Jun 2018

Games developer Habanero is due to launch ‘Knock-Out Football’, a new 5-reel, football-themed slot, later this week. If players add six cups to their trophy cabinet, a free knock-out feature game is triggered and landing three or more Wilds will activate a super striker feature.

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Betfred signs up for Iron Dog Studio content

12 Jun 2018

Betfred will boost its content inventory with slots and table games from Iron Dog Studio, part of the 1X2 Network. Betfred customers will soon enjoy titles including Blood Queen, 3D Baccarat and Neon Jungle, along with upcoming releases Wai Kiki, Sirens Kingdom and Rainbow Wilds. “Iron Dog has built a reputation for launching visually striking games packed with …

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Luckia enters daily fantasy sports arena

12 Jun 2018

Online gaming operator Luckia has gained access to Scout Gaming’s daily fantasy sports platform ahead of the Football World Cup. Luckia will offer its customers a complete Daily Fantasy Sports offer in multiple markets where it is legally authorised to do so.  The company has a strong market presence in Southern Europe and South America but also offers its …

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Thailand clamps down on world cup gambling promotion

12 Jun 2018

Bangkok authorities are cleaning up pre-World Cup gambling in a multi-pronged approach, one of which will target celebrities and stores who promote betting portal services, a report in the Bangkok Post (Tuesday) says. Around 100 celebrities and online beauty presenters are reportedly in the firing line with Royal Thai Police preparing summons for promotion of illegal football …

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Clarion’s ICE Sports Betting USA debuts in New York 

11 Jun 2018

Clarion Gaming’s ICE brand will launch in New York on 27 and 28 November, 2018. ICE Sports Betting USA is a two-day event that will  serve as a rallying point for regulators, sports associations, land based casino operators, online gaming brands and technology providers, Kate Chambers, Clarion Gaming’s managing director said. “The Clarion Gaming portfolio …

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Portugal’s Santa Casa da Misericordia lottery moves into online sports betting 

11 Jun 2018

Portugal’s regulatory authority Serviço Regulação e Inspeção de Jogos do Turismo de Portugal (SRIJ) has awarded its thirteenth online sports betting license to SAS Apostas Sociais, Jogos e Apostas Online, S.A. (SAS). SAS’ majority share holder, Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML), has timeously launched placard.pt, powered by Playtech and offering betting on 22 …

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New Jersey Governor green lights sports betting

11 Jun 2018

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 4111 allowing sports betting at New Jersey casinos and racetracks. “Today, we’re finally making the dream of legalized sports betting a reality for New Jersey,” Murphy said. “I’m thrilled to sign Assembly Bill 4111 because it means that our casinos in Atlantic City and our racetracks …

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New Freaky Vegas online casino enters UK market

11 Jun 2018

Malta-licensed online casino Freaky Vegas, operated by Glimmer Ltd, has gone live in the UK market. Powered by FSB Tech, Freaky Vegas marks the first casino-only roll-out by the platform provider. The new online operation offers a range of content from top providers including NetEnt, Yggdrasil Gaming, EGT and Portomaso Live. Lucas Godwin, co-founder of Freaky Vegas, said: …

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NetEnt launch Witchcraft Academy

11 Jun 2018

NetEnt launched its 5-reel, three-row video slot Witchcraft Academy™ today (Monday). The slot is themed on an ancient and mysterious school of magic, brimming with secrets and spells in which players are invited to join Efora the Witch and Earthan the Wizard in their quest for treasure supported by Wild substitutions, an Element Bonus, Scatters and Free Spins …

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DGOJ urges operator collaboration

11 Jun 2018

In a public announcement, Spanish regulator La Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DOGJ) has called for collaboration among gaming operators in maintaining integrity in sports betting during the World Cup of Football Russia 2018. The DGOJ, together with the National Police and other sports bodies, form part of the “Copenhagen Group” which was constituted in July …

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Betway Ltd strengthens board

11 Jun 2018

Betway Limited has bolstered its board with the promotion of Roger Parkes as Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs. Parkes has served as Global Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs for Win Technologies, part of the Betway Group, for the past three years. Anthony Werkman, CEO of Betway, said: “It is vitally important that as the regulatory and compliance landscape evolves …

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Kindred Group inks three year deal with Middlesbrough football club

11 Jun 2018

Middlesbrough Football Club (MFC) has inked its biggest commercial sponsorship deal to date with Kindred Group’s 32Red brand. The three-year deal with the second-tier English soccer side sees 32Red the primary sponsor of the club’s playing kit until the end of the 2020/21 season. As part of the deal, Kindred Group’s Unibet brand will feature on MFC’s training kit. “32Red …

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Netent launch Mega Million World Cup campaign

11 Jun 2018

NetEnt has launched a daily jackpot campaign that will leverage the excitement of the Football World Cup Russia 2018. Offering Euro 1,000,000-worth of cash prizes, the Mega Million Campaign will run on NetEnt’s Hall of Gods™ and Mega Fortune™ titles between June 14 and July 15. The campaign comprises two parts, the first of which offers punters a chance to win a …

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Coljuegos licenses Rushbet

11 Jun 2018

Colombian regulator Coljuegos has authorised a tenth online betting operator RushBet.co. Rushbet.co joins wplay, betplay, colbet, zamba, codere, mijugado, masgol, luckia and sportium in the regulated market. “These companies certified the fulfilment of the indicated financial, legal and technical requirements, with which both the operators and Coljuegos guarantee Colombian bettors security,” Juan Pérez Hidalgo, president of Coljuegos, said. In …

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HollywoodBets expands betgames.tv content distribution

11 Jun 2018

South African-based gambling operator HollywoodBets has expanded its three-year relationship with BetGames.TV in a deal that will see the suppliers full suite of nine casino games integrated on HollywoodBets’ international platform. HollywoodBets has gone live with BetGames.TV’s Bet on Poker, Bet on Baccarat, War of Bets, Dice, Dice Duel, Wheel of Fortune and the lottery games Lucky 5, Lucky …

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BetSoft achieves Romanian licensing

11 Jun 2018

Online gambling games developer BetSoft has announced its acquisition of a Romanian National Gambling Office Class II licence, the latest in a series of successful international licensing applications as the company seeks to expand its activities in regulated jurisdictions. Building on its investment in independent certification across regulated markets such as Denmark and Italy, Betsoft …

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Swiss referendum results released

11 Jun 2018

The exit poll predictions by Swiss research institute gfs.bern on Sunday (see previous report) proved to be accurate that evening when the official figures for the referendum confirmed that the tough gambling reforms passed by parliament received support from 73 percent vs. 23 percent of votes against – mainly from younger demographics. The voter turn-out …

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