Playtech has expanded its presence in the European market after signing a significant deal with Portugal’s largest online gaming and betting operator Sociedade de Apostas Sociais (SAS). In a multi-year agreement, Playtech will power SAS’s entire online offering with the delivery of its IMS player management platform and new sportsbook. SAS will be the first operator to launch …
Peruvian sportsbook operator DoradoBet has agreed a deal with Patagonia Entertainment for the integration of third party and proprietary video bingo content including its Pachinko 3-D, Farm Bingo, Candy Bingo and Goal Bingo. Patagonia’s proprietary content is complemented by titles from Spinomenal, Ezugi, MGA and Ortiz.
Yggdrasil Gaming will enter the Spanish online gambling market in the second quarter for the first time after agreeing an expansion to its partnership with GVC Holdings. “Spain has quickly emerged as one of Europe’s fastest-growing and exciting jurisdictions, making it a perfect environment for Yggdrasil’s award-winning slots and promotional tools,” Yggdrasil CEO Fredrik Elmqvist, commented in a …
Tabcorp first half net profit plunged 58 percent, the Aussie betting giant reported Thursday, despite an 18.7 percent rise in Group Revenues. The company attributed its performance to costs related to its A$11 billion merger with Tatts Group and a poor performance from UK-facing joint online gambling venture Sun Bets which continues to operate under review. Tabcorp reported A$1.376 billion …
Microgaming is previewing a new 5X3 reel, 15-payline slot on the third day of the ICE expo in London. ‘Cash of Kingdoms’, which will launch later this year, is a fantasy-themed, adventure packed slot introducing a crew of heroic allies; the dashing Knight, the magical Mage, the crafty Rogue, the feisty Archer and the bearded Bombardier. …
Swisslos, the Swiss National Lottery, has agreed a deal with Betradar for the provision of its managed trading services expanding a relationship that dates back to 2003. The solution will provide a fully flexible risk and trading management instrument into the mix which will also be supplemented by bespoke creative content, including Schwingen, Athletics Zurich and some …
Slots and table games provider Habanero has expanded in the Italian market with an agreement to launch its full suite of games with Eurobet.it. Our readers will recall Habanero entered the Italian market last month with SKS365, who operate the planetwin365 betting and gaming brand (see previous report). Expansion, following its recent certification by Italian regulator AAMS, is being driven by former …
Online gaming company Betsson reported on progress made for the full year 2017, showing a 15 percent revenue growth largely driven by Sportsbook. Operating income and margins declined due to increased marketing spend, currency fluctuations and and lower-than-expected performance from recent acquisitions. Key performance indicators for the full year period include: – Group revenue increased 15 percent …
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) is inviting license applications beginning April 2, 2018 for Manufacturers and Suppliers in both Interactive Gaming (iGaming) and Truck Stop Video Gaming Terminals (VGTs). The Application process is available on the PGCB’s website at gamingcontrolboard.pa.gov iGaming operators and platform providers will have to wait a little longer as the PGCB indicated that …
LeoVegas has confirmed its acquisition of World of Sportsbetting Ltd, a Malta situated company who holds an online casino and sports betting licence in Schleswig-Holstein along with an approved application for sportsbetting from Hesse, under the stalled Interstate Treaty on Gambling. Completion of the acquisition is expected by the end of February and comes at a price of …
NetEnt has revealed its first fully playable, operator-ready version of Gonzo’s Quest VR (virtual reality) – a first in the industry scheduled to go live in summer 2018. Using VR technology, the game is available through a web browser without any specific integration needed for operators or downloads of dedicated apps by players. Web VR makes the new …
Privately-owned Danish online gambling software provider Spigo has released its ‘Yukon21’ title, a single-player game set in Alaska, circa 1890, during the gold rush. The game is based around making tricks with a sum of 21, Aces have the value 1 or 11, while picture cards have the value of 10, and the remaining cards have their …
A new slot scheduled for launch in March 2018 by Yggdrasil Gaming is being widely teased by affiliate networks. ‘Easter Island’ is a visually impressive, animated slot offering 5-reels and 27-paylines. The quirky, animated larger-than-life Moai statues that stand on either side of the reels are almost entertainment enough, however, features on offer include Wilds, …
The British racecourse partnership, which will begin offering pool betting services in July 2018, sports a new customer-facing name, Britbet. The Britbet brand will be seen both on its partner racecourses and via the partnership’s remote betting platforms. David Williams, director of communications at Britbet, said: “We are working on some exciting ideas for Britbet which …
SG Digital is showcasing its latest innovations at the ICE expo in London with a raft of new game releases. Tetris Super Jackpots bring one of the most recognised video arcade game brands to the online slot sector for the first time. Developed by SG Digital’s Bally studio, players will instantly recognise the iconic coloured blocks known as Tetriminos. …
Evolution Gaming debuted First Person Gaming (FPG) at ICE this week, a new omni-channel product combining RNG table games and live casino. The range will be offered as an add-on to the Live Casino line-up to all Evolution’s existing licensees, with LeoVegas the first operator to launch FPG roulette and blackjack this week. Each FPG game features a …
The Mansion Group has diversified into the sports betting market with the launch of MansionBet. As Principle Partner to Premier League football club, AFC Bournemouth, the move into sportsbook was instinctive, the company said. MansionBet, launched in collaboration with SBTech, offers a mobile-friendly website featuring thirty-five different sports and over 30,000 live betting events per month. The new destination will complement …
GVC Holdings has partnered identify verification provider Jumio for the integration of its Netverify solution across all its brands. Netverify will enable the multinational online sports betting and gaming group to create a smoother, more secure onboarding experience for customers supporting GVC’s drive to increase player protection measures. Jumio’s Netverify® solution combines artificial intelligence, machine learning and human identity experts …
Wazdan has boosted its content offer with the launch of a revamped version of its blockbuster ‘Great Book of Magic Deluxe’ title. New features enable players to set three different volatility levels, improved graphics and a unique gamble game. Landing three or more scatters anywhere on the reels awards 10 Free Spins in which a randomly …
Sportsbetting solutions provider SBTech describes its freshly launched mobile-first, sports betting product, ‘Pulse’, as an innovation in live betting set to completely revolutionise the sector. Pulse, inspired by principles of gamification, is designed to deliver a new in-play experience that will foster greater levels of engagement and brand loyalty, SBTech said. The product enables bet placement on …
Authentic Gaming and Playtech have entered into a long-term partnership agreement that will enable Playtech licensees access to Authentic Gaming’s live roulette streamed from some of the most iconic land-based casinos. Online players will be able to access live roulette games on any device from The Saint Vincent Resort Casino in Italy, Georgian Casino International Batumi at the Hilton Hotel, and …
Microgaming is previewing its upcoming release ‘Fortunium’, a five by five reel slot with a Retro-Futuristic theme. Fortunium will celebrate all that is steampunk, taking players on a journey through an opulent metropolis of prosperity and abundance. Featuring soaring skylines depicted with stunning graphics, the city is the ultimate destination for innovators and entrepreneurs seeking acclaim and …
Following completion of Scientific Games Corporation’s (SGC) acquisition of NYX Gaming Group, the Group will now be represented under one umbrella as SG Digital, complementing SGC’s three existing core Gaming, Lottery, and Social business divisions. SG Digital will be led by former NYX Gaming Group chief executive officer and founder of NextGen Studios, Matt Davey, who assumes the position of …
Kindred Group and Relax Gaming have agreed an expansion to an existing deal that will see the integration of Relax’s Roulette and Blackjack titles across the Kindred Group brand’s Unibet, MariaCasino and 32Red. The deal expands on Relax’s existing poker and bingo agreement with Kindred. “We’ve enjoyed real success with Relax Gaming’s products and are excited to be building on this now …