Hot on the heels of its Tuesday announcement that it had launched an online sports betting channel for Hungary’s state-owned Szerencsejáték Zrt., Scientific Games advised Thursday that it has successfully launched an omni-channel sports betting system for Swisslos, the lottery serving the German and Italian-speaking regions of Switzerland. The solution was provided by Scientific Games …
Just when it looked as if overwhelming retail association, corporate and political opposition to secondary lottery provider Lottoland had scuppered the Gibraltar-based provider (see previous reports) the news broke Thursday that retail representative bodies in two Australian states – the populous New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory – are considering Lottoland’s generous profit-sharing offer. …
Live dealer technology and games provider Evolution Gaming has continued to keep its investors happy with another set of quarterly results, reporting that in the three months ended March 31 it achieved the following highlights: * Operating revenue up 30 percent at Euro 51.6 million (Q11-2017: Euro 39.7 million); * Profit rose from Euro 12.7 …
Loot boxes seem to be in the news again this week, with the Dutch Gaming Authority giving the latest negative opinion about the boxes, which are sold to video gamers as a randomised mix of accessories and prizes. Without naming the development companies involved, the regulator said that four video games contravene Dutch gambling laws …
Lottery and instant win provider Twelve40 has penned an agreement with games developer Wazdan to integrate the provider’s entire games portfolio into its proprietary platform. Wazdan content including video poker, table games and more than 100 video slots such as Wild Guns and Dracula’s Castle will be made available to Twelve40’s partners under the terms …
Against the background of strong organic growth and several acquisitions contributing to LeoVegas’ expansion, the Board of Directors has adopted new financial targets for the Group, according to a company statement released Thursday. LeoVegas is targeting at least Euro 600 million year in revenue by 2020 and at least Euro 100 million in EBITDA in …
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has been named main sponsor of one of Malta’s largest annual sporting events – now known as the GiG Malta Marathon. “We are extremely proud to have partnered up with the Malta Marathon,” Mikael Angman, GiG chief operating officer and general manager for Malta, said. “We employ many young people, Maltese …
B2B software solutions provider GAN plc has agreed a multi-year extension with key client Paddy Power Betfair Plc for the continued provision of platform services in New Jersey’s igaming market. Paddy Power Betfair Plc and GAN’s relationship dates back to 2013 with the launch of Betfair Casino. “Our respective teams have performed well over an …
Inspired Entertainment Inc. (Inspired) has expanded in the Italian online market with the launch of omni-channel games via its Virgo Remote Gaming Server. The first operator to go live with the content is SNAI, who will be followed in the near future by Sisal, Eurobet Italy and Betsson’s StarCasino. “I’m delighted to announce this important …
Games developer Lightning Box has launched its new ‘Silver Lioness4x’ title which will initially go live on an exclusive basis with LeoVegas. The 4×5 reel slot, which features 1,024 ways to win, is the supplier’s first game to go live on Microgaming’s Quickfire platform. Features include diamond scatters which trigger the free spins round in …
Danish gamblers wagered more on betting and casino games than the European average last year, driving overall revenues up 3.48 percent year-on-year to reach DKK 9,220 million. And online activity contributed 51.5 percent of overall GGR, with mobile channels delivering 54.5 percent of online revenue. This includes GGR from online casinos, online betting, and online …
In a late nigt vote on Tuesday the Louisiana House of Representatives voted 67-23 to allow daily fantasy sports games to become legal in the state. The proposal now heads to the Senate for consideration. If approved by the Senate and signed off by the state governor, the HB484 could make Louisiana the twentieth state …
Following the acquisition of Intellectual and Property Software (IPS) Ltd in January 2018, LeoVegas Mobile Gaming Group chose to keep its sites, including top brands 21.co.uk, Slotboss, Bet UK and UK Casino on the Bede Platform. The multi-year agreement between the Bede platform specialists and the Swedish gametech company sees the operator join the likes …
Alexandre Dreyfus’ newest venture is a blockchain-based platform that allows fans to crowd-manage esports teams and organisations. Titled chilliZ, the esports/blockchain venture has already secured $27 million through an early private placement, Dreyfus announced Wednesday. The inspiration for the platform came from traditional sports, specifically football’s La Liga, with their democratic ‘socios’ system of club …
According to BetNCatch affiliates, EveryMatrix is rebranding the operation to pwr.bet effective today (Wednesday). Customers report receiving an email from Everymatrix’ support saying: “Although BetNCatch will no longer be able to serve your gambling needs, our new brand will now take over and offer you an exceptional remote gambling experience.” BetNCatch customers will be able …
Ethereum-powered platform provider FunFair Technologies has partnered Spike Games for the development of blockchain versions of existing game titles. Described as an industry-first, Spike Games will initially develop a new version of ‘Alice Cooper’s School’s Out for Summer’ produced under license with Global Merchandising Services. Other content adaptations are expected to follow which will be …
VideoSlots.com continues boosting its games offer with the integration of of over 100 online casino games from content developer Wazdan. Titles include Great Book of Magic Deluxe, Fenix Play Deluxe, Mystery Jack Deluxe, Wild Guns and Magic Fruits Deluxe. “We are thrilled to have joined forces with Videoslots and happy to be able to make …
iGaming solutions provider NSoft has expanded in the African market with the release of a full suite of virtual games and a sportsbetting solution via its Seven platform for Tanzanian operator Bingwabet.
Caesars Entertainment is the latest big name to join the All-In Diversity initiative as a founding member. As a founding member, Caesars Entertainment will help form the Steering Group for the All-in Diversity Project, setting operational and strategic goals of the initiative, contributing ideas and best practices, and helping to lead the drive for long-term …
Rightlander, a U.K.-based supplier of monitoring tools and services for advertising campaigns, has partnered with Income Access, Paysafe’s marketing technology and services provider. The deal will see Rightlander’s scanning and monitoring product integrate with Income Access’ affiliate management platform. With heightened advertising regulations requiring operators to ensure responsible marketing practices, Rightlander offers Income Access clients …
Unikrn, the Seattle-based eSports operator, has announced the acquisition of German matchmaking and tournament service ChallengeMe GG for an undisclosed consideration. Unikrn management says that the new acquisition will continue its operations as a matchmaking platform which enables both casual and skill-based competitive gaming across tournaments, ladders, leagues and direct challenges with friends. However, there …
Respected research firm Juniper Research says its latest project has revealed the high value of loot boxes in video games – randomised “crates” sold to gamers containing a random mix of accessories and prizes. The research firm predicts rapid growth for the features as developers capitalise on the boom in online gaming, estimating that the …
Scientific Games Corporation announced Tuesday that it has successfully launched an online sports betting channel for Szerencsejáték Zrt., the largest gaming service provider in Hungary. Fully owned by the Hungarian State, Szerencsejáték Zrt. has the exclusive right to sell sport games as well as instant and draw-based lottery games. With the implementation of the new …
Daily fantasy sports (DFS) provider DraftKings has secured a licence from the Northern Territory Racing Commission (NTRC) enabling the company to expand into the Australian market within the next few months. “Within the last few years, Australia’s burgeoning fantasy sports market has dramatically evolved, adding a variety of daily fantasy sports platforms, feeding the appetite …