Miami Vice, Heaven vs. UnderWorld, a Supernatural fantasy tale, Dazzling Diamonds, Fortune Dragons and Vikings meet flaming demons – there’s something for everyone in this batch. NetEnt’s new March release ‘Hotline’ is a Miami Vice-inspired adventure theme offering Wild and Expanding Wild substitutions, Re-Spins, and Free Spins – it is the first NetEnt™ video slot …
The European Ombudsman has rejected a complaint against the European Commission (EC)regarding its handling of infringement complaints brought by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA). The EGBA complained that the EC had failed to ensure that the regulatory framework for online gambling in certain Member States was in line with EU law. The EGBA …
UK online gambling operator Sun Bets has partnered multi-channel messaging platform OtherLevels for the integration of an in-play messaging module that is expected to improve engagement and scalability with bettors during live sporting events. The UK-facing sportsbook will now be able to dynamically deliver personalised, contextually-relevant messages promoting their latest in-play odds across live sports …
Microgaming has released the much anticipated ‘Playboy™ Gold’ video slot across all platforms. The online slot was developed under licence by Triple Edge Studios exclusively for Microgaming, and is the first of a number of independent developers to be introduced this year that will develop exclusive content for Microgaming. Presenting content from various independent studios …
Rank Group PLC chief executive Henry Birch has tendered his resignation with a 12-month notice period after four years with the firm. The company has begun the search for Birch’s successor as he plans on taking up the position of group chief executive of UK multi-brand online retailer, Shop Direct. “The Board would like to …
Tasmanian independent MP, Andrew Wilkie, is calling for the shut down of cryptocurrency sports betting website JustBet, whom he claims is masquerading as an Australian-authorised operation and is in breach of the Australian Federal Interactive Gambling Act. According to an ABC News report, the site is registered with Christmas Island Domain Administration by a Panamanian …
The Bensalem Racing Association and Keystone Turf Club have selected Sportech Racing and Digital, a division of Sportech PLC, to provide all new digital platforms for web and mobile betting on horse racing through Parx Racing®. The digital contract is part of a broader agreement to extend the contract to provide totalisator services to Parx …
Magnet Gaming’s latest HTML5-built, omni-channel release is titled ‘Jewel Heist’, a five-reel slot offering two progressive jackpots and three bonus rounds; Game Chance, Break-In and The Heist. The adventure is led by master-thief, Julie, who moves with precision through laser-guarded hallways while avoiding even more top-notch security. Thomas Nielsen, Head of Gaming Licensing at Magnet …
Play’n GO has raised the curtain on its latest slot ‘Imperial Opera’, a five-reel 20-payline video slot themed on the star performers of an oriental Opera. Players take their seat in the richly-appointed opera house and watch as the drama unfolds offering Wilds, Mega Scatters, Free Spins and the Harmony, Crescendo and Showcase features. The …
Online and land gambling group Paddy Power Betfair plc has published its prelims for the year ended December 31st 2017, highlighting: * Revenue up 13 percent y-o-y to GBP 1,745 million, driven by 16 percent growth in sports revenue; * Underlying EBITDA up 18 percent to GBP 473 million, higher than previous guidance range (GBP …
Online casino operator Videoslots.com has announced a naming partnership with Valletta United Water Polo Club. As part of the sponsorship, the water polo club will see its senior teams officially renamed Valletta Videoslots United. The Videoslots logo will appear prominently across the club’s social media channels and on advertising boardings at home matches. Valletta Videoslots …
Cybercurrency publications have been excitedly reporting this week that major e-cash processing giant PayPal has filed patents on cybercurrency, perhaps indicating that it intends to add such products to its range. Numerous patents have recently been filed by a diversity of companies interested in exploiting the commercial possibilities of cryptocurrency. In its filing with the …
After exhibiting remarkable patience over the now several-year-long temporary suspension in China of online lottery ticket sales (see previous reports) 500.com has apparently switched focus to the physical side of the business, announcing Tuesday a deal with China Sports Lottery Administration to develop land lottery sales channels. The continued application of the Chinese online lottery …
Scientific Games Corporation’s newly created SG Digital division has announced leadership appointments to accelerate its customer-driven, product-led strategy across digital gaming, sports and iLottery. Ashley Sandyford-Sykes will serve as Senior Vice President (SVP) of SG Digital’s content team. Sandyford-Sykes previously held a number of executive roles in the industry and has lectured on slot product …
Presently unknown Distributed Denial of Services attackers managed successfully to take offline the US-facing online betting site BetOnline last Friday as security firms warned on the growing sophistication and strength of the attackers. BetOnlines official Twitter feed confirmed widespread player reports of the take-down, initially referring to the outage as “network issues” which were being …
US Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s staff at the federal Justice Department must have by now become adept at handling letters urging the AG to overrule a September 2011 opinion from the influential Office of Legal Counsel at the Department concerning the applicability of the 1961 Wire Act to online gambling. The opinion, which effectively …
FC Barcelona has become the first professional football club to join the eFootball.Pro league, developed by Konami and eFootball.Pro. The newly established league, which will be played and broadcast on a global level, will have players competing on Konami’s football video game series. FC Barcelona Vice President of Marketing and Communication, Manel Arroyo commented: “Barça …
Slovenia’s parliamentary finance and monetary policy committee has reportedly voted in favour of a bill that would legalise sports betting. Sponsored by an MP coalition, the bill still has tough hurdles to clear as it faces stiff opposition from the upper chamber of Parliament and predictably from sports betting monopoly Športna Loterija.
Greek cyber-crime police officers have detailed the arrest of a 19-year old national suspected of operating an unidentified, illegal online gambling site. The Electronic Crime Prosecution Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters said its investigation had found information on a social networking site that indicated the national was making false claims and offering predictions on …
Online gaming and sports betting firm bet-at-home.com has boosted its games offering with a portfolio of Microgaming content following an integration with the Quickfire platform. bet-at-home.com has gone live with over 130 Microgaming titles, including top-performers Avalon, Ariana, Thunderstruck and EmotiCoins, as well as strategic development partner content. “Bet-at-home.com is a fantastic addition to the …
iGaming firm Bethard Group has signed up for a portfolio of games from Relax Gaming. The initial integration will see Relax provide Roulette and Blackjack titles to Bethard’s SverigeKronan, Bethard, SverigeCasino and SuomiVegas brands, with a further roll out of other content expected soon after. Patrik Österåker, Relax Gaming’s CEO, said: “The Bethard Group has …
Online gaming operator Videoslots.com has netted a naming partnership with Maltese water polo club, Valletta United. Under the terms of the deal, the water polo club’s senior teams will be officially renamed as Valletta Videoslots United, with Videoslots additionally enjoying prominent branding opportunities across the club’s social media channels and on advertising hoardings at home …
Romanian betting operator Get’s Bet has gone live with SBTech’s sports betting solution as part of an aggressive growth strategy in its home market. While the omni-channel solution is not yet fully rolled out, the operator will offer pre-match and live sports coverage, along with casino offering titles from the industry’s top developers. The Romanian …
Kindred Group is challenging gender bias, a hot topic across multiple sectors and industries at present, with a new global campaign developed by London-based creative agency FCB Inferno. The campaign’s purpose, carrying the hashtag queenrules, is to start conversations around gender bias and gender equality, kicking off on International Women’s Day through Kindred’s Unibet brand. …