The Missouri legislature, which is already considering two bills proposing legalised intrastate sports betting contingent on a favourable US Supreme Court ruling in the New Jersey litigation against the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (see previous reports) will soon have a third proposal on the agenda, according to media reports from the state. It …
New Jersey clearly intends to lead the charge into legalised sports betting in the United States should the US Supreme Court rule in its favour and overturn the provisions of the federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act later this year. Whilst a number of other states have put in place legislation that will enable …
Malta-based online gambling games developer Relax Gaming has signed up online casino operator LeoVegas for the start of a content distribution deal. The agreement will commence with a roll-out of Relax’s new table games, with more products to follow during 2018. Based on Relax’s RNG engine and developed in HTML5, the Roulette game features highly …
Online gambling operator Betway has pitched West Ham professional football players against one another, coached by top eSports team Ninjas in Pyjamas. The contest is part of the Betway Esports Challenge and marks the first time a football club and eSports team have collaborated. As part of the challenge, Hammers stars Javier Hernandez and Michail …
Live dealer technology and games supplier Evolution Gaming has reported strong Q4 and FY 2017 results, highlighting the following key performance indicators: Q4-2017 * Operating revenues up 48 percent year-on-year to Euro 50.7 million (34.3); * EBITDA up 74 percent at Euro 22.6 million (13.0), on a margin of 44.6 percent (37.8); * Profit double …
The Malta-based online casino operator Videoslots.com has announced the appointment as head of games of William Ahlberg, who has progressed through the group’s gaming management structure over the past 18 months His responsibilities include leading the Videoslots community management, expanding existing supplier relationships, and selecting upcoming content for the diverse Videoslots casino games portfolio.
Online gambling software and games developer NetEnt has published its Q4 and FY numbers for 2017, with management highlighting the following KPIs: Fourth quarter 2017 * Revenues increased by 4.7 percent to SEK 419 (400) million; * Operating profit down 3.9 percent at SEK 150 (156) million; * Operating margin was 35.8 (39.0) percent; * …
With daily fantasy sports temporary operating permits expiring in July in Massachusetts, state lawmakers are again studying the implication of a more permanent arrangement for the vertical, according to reports in the Boston Globe. On Wednesday the Legislatures Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies took testimony from state Sen. Eileen Donoghue, following her tenure …
The Australian Foreign Affairs ministry has confirmed that it has been notified of an Australian national arrested in China on allegations of involvement in online gambling. The ministry is providing consular support for the man, who was reportedly arrested along with 51 others in a police anti-online gambling sweep; his identity has not been released, …
Figures issued Wednesday by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that online gambling operators in the state enjoyed another highly successful month in January, generating revenue up 16.7 percent year-on-year at $21.9 million to set a new record (the previous benchmark was $21.7 million achieved in March 2017). January marked the eleventh month …
Kama Games’ HTML5-built version of Pokerist Texas Holdem is set to debut on Facebook’s Instant Games platform. Facebooker’s will gain access to the full version of Kama Games’ flagship brand offering Tournaments, Achievements, Daily Quests, Daily Bonus and Leaderboard features through Facebook newsfeed and messenger. Andrey Kuznetsov, Managing Director of KamaGames, said: “We’re immensely proud of Pokerist, both …
Online sports betting supplier Kambi Group plc reported continued upward momentum in its full year 2017 results. Key performance indicators include: Revenue of Euro 62.1 million (2016: Euro 56.0 million). Operating profit (EBIT) of Euro 7.7 million (2016: Euro 8.8 million) with a margin of 12 percent (2016: 16 percent). Profit after Tax amounted to Euro 5.9 …
Malaysian authorities have bust an online gambling and international football betting syndicate in a joint operation between the Kajang Criminal Investigation Department and Selangor D7 divisions after a week-long investigation. Six Chinese nationals are accused of placing wagers on behalf of gamblers in China on English Premier League football games and horseracing. “By making Malaysia the wagering centre, it would …
The UK Advertising Standards Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP) has published a set of new standards on gambling advertising focused on advertising’s appeal to problem gamblers and on free bets and bonuses. The new standards on problem gambling, comprise: Restrictions on advertising that create an inappropriate sense of urgency like those including “Bet Now!” offers during live events; …
Online gambling supplier Synot and operator Fortuna Entertertainment Group (FEG) have partnered for FEG’s Romanian operations. Synot content will be integrated to Fortuna’s online platform offering customers a range of titles that include Dice Rush, Golden Myth and Alchemist’s Gold. “We are certain this cooperation of such two strong presences will soon bring results and we are really looking …
Kindred Group plc has released its full year 2017 report delivering an impressive year of growth. Key highlights include: All-time high in Gross winnings revenue of GBP 751.4 million (2016: GBP 544.1million). Underlying EBITDA was GBP 185.0 million (2016: GBP 123.7 million). Profit before tax amounted to GBP 132.0 million (2016: GBP 92.8 million), includes non-cash …
Online gambling firm ElectraWorks (owned by GVC Holdings, and formerly bwin.party digital entertainment plc) has been issued a GBP 350,000 fine by the U.K Gambling Commission. The fine pertains to an Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling in August 2016 which found ElectraWorks responsible for “repeatedly misleading consumers with adverts relating to free bonuses,” in an advert on bwin.com. A week later, another …
Prominent CIS online gambling operator Casino Pobeda now offers its customers a wide range of Microgaming slots through its partnership with Slotegrator. “Casino Pobeda is glad to cooperate with the Slotegrator company,” an operator spokesperson said. “Thanks to this collaboration, we create new opportunities in gambling.” “Of course, our team is proud of this successful partnership. We believe that this cooperation …
Online gambling operator NetBet has expanded its games offer with a range of content from Booongo’s gaming studios. Booongo omni-channel games have already been integrated to NetBet’s platform including its “God`s Temple”, “Poisoned Apple”, “Lucky Xmas”, “Christmas Charm” and “15 Golden Eggs”. Booongo currently offer 28 HTML5-built titles with another five in development.
Casino games developer Booming Games has entered into a reseller agreement with white label provider 1Click Games enabling access to a range of its games, including Galactic Speedway, Joker’s Wild, Chicago Nights, Sweet Robots, Fort Knox, and Ice World. “1Click Games continues to work towards increasing the range of quality content available from the platform to operators around the …
Colombian regulator Coljuegos has warned of an increase in unlicensed online betting companies targeting the Colombian market as FIFA World Cup Russia nears kick-off. Only seven companies have been accredited to offer their services in the market, namely: Wplay.co, Betplay.com.co, Zamba.co, Colbet.co, Codere.com.co, Mijugada.co and Masgol.co with another thirteen expected to be operating in the market by the end of 2018. Coljuegos warned …
The rumour mill continues to swirl that Cirsa Gaming Corp. is weighing up acquisition prospects with several major hedge funds wooing Spain’s major casino, bingo hall and online operator. According to numerous Spanish media outlets, Apollo Global Management, Advent International, Blackstone Group and Cerberus Capital Management are all in the mix following the appointment of financial advisory firm Lazard Ltd. by owner Manual …
Online payment specialist, Easy Payment Gateway has struck a partnership deal with SG Digital and finalised the integration of its payment gateway into the NYX Open Platform System. Scientific Games acquired the NYX Gaming Group last year, combining it with its Scientific Games Interactive division to form SG Digital. Keith O’Loughlin, SG Digital Executive Vice …
France’s online gambling regulator ARJEL has released figures showing that in FY 2017 French online gambling revenue rose 18 percent year-on-year to Euro 962 million. The increase was attributed to rising bets and entry fees, which collectively grew 9 percent year-on-year to Euro 9.2 billion. Sports betting was the most popular with French punters, delivering …