Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) is diversifying into casino games development with the establishment of GIG Games. The game studio and services provider will develop casino games to sell on to both its own licensees and non-affiliated operators on a revenue share basis. GIG Games currently has three games under development for launch in the third …
Spanish operator Orenes will launch SIS’ new greyhound service across its retail and online estate following the signing of a multi year deal with the sports data provider. Orenes will offer the new service through its sports, betting and online Gaming brand VivelaSuerte.es, significantly expanding SIS’ presence in nine Spanish regions. In addition to Orenes, …
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has granted EveryMatrix a Class 1 on 4 license enabling the company to distribute Novomatic interactive subsidiary Greentube’s games to MGA-licensed operators via its CasinoEngine platform. MGA-licensed operators will be able to gain access to GreenTube titles such as Book of Ra deluxe, Sizzling Hot deluxe and Lucky Lady’s Charm …
Moves to strip the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, which is both land casino operator and regulator in the region, of its operational element are progressing in the Philippine Congress with bill HB6514 making firm proposals. The bill is supported by Speaker of the House Pantaleon Alvarez and House deputy majority leader Juan Pablo Bondoc …
Speaking at the launch of a new entertainment centre in the Philippines this week, the chairperson of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor), Andrea Domingo, said the facility will bring more visitors to the region and boost gambling figures. Domingo predicted another bumper year, forecasting that FY revenues at Pagcor will rise from P55 …
Online casino operator Go Wild Gaming has inked a deal for the suppl;y of a full suite of live dealer products from Authentic Gaming. Under the deal, players on the operator’s roster of B2C brands, which include GoWild.com, GoWild.co.uk, AstralBet.com and WildJackpots.com, will gain access to live roulette games streamed from the floors of luxury …
Israeli police reported Sunday that officers have raided residential premises in central Israel, seizing money, luxury cars, documents, and other evidence in support of allegations of illegal online gambling, tax offences and money laundering involving tens of millions of dollars. The Times iof Israel reported that 7 men were arrested in the raids and others …
The UK Gambling Commission has taken a different view to that of Belgian and Australian regulators regarding loot boxes in video games and whether these constitute gambling (see previous reports), saying that it does not believe the in-game rewards fall under the definition of “licensable gambling activity.” The Commission has pointed out that the mystery …
Fans of the shock rock performer Alice Cooper will immediately recognise the energising music and shock visual effects of their idol in the latest online slot from Spike Gaming titled Alice Cooper: School’s Out for Summer, which follows other popular releases from this developer such as Stardrop, Candy Cash, and Shamrock Shuffle. The theme captures …
Online gambling group GVC Holdings has acquired online bingo operator and supplier Cozy Games for an undisclosed amount, adding around 120 online bingo and casino sites to its stable, including popular venues like Lucky Socks Bingo, Comfy Bingo, Fun Bingo and Wow Bingo. The group owns two major website networks Live Bingo and Best Bingo. …
William Hill’s attempt to restrict or perhaps even scupper the proposed acquisition of NYX Gaming by Scientific Games became substantially more difficult late this week when SG acquired further NYX shares, boosting its shareholding to over 42 percent. Earlier in the week SG announced that it had acquired a 10.7 percent share in NYX as …
The seemingly interminable delays in implementing online gambling licensing and regulation in the Netherlands (the legislative wrangling has been going on for years) will hopefully be over by mid-2018 – the latest date for launch – but operators are facing stiff tax rates in the new market. Our readers will recall that the Dutch government …
The insider trading charges against former Amaya founder and CEO David Baazov (see previous reports) are set for trial in the Court of Quebec on December 11, but if Baazov’s legal representatives succeed the case will be dismissed on that date. The charges arise from alleged unethical and illegal exchanges of insider information in the …
Rush Street Interactive has received a New Jersey licence for its online site PlaySugarHouse.com to offer real money wagering on the outcome of virtual sports events, a first for the jurisdiction and the United States, according to a company statement Friday. The site will offer bets on virtual soccer, horse, dog and vehicle racing The …
The Vancouver Sun reports that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is planning an expansion of its online and mobile activity, and is looking for suitable providers to assist it. Industry observers have surmised that the Request for Proposals may open the door for other types of gambling such as novelty and eSports betting. OLG …
Friday morning’s Australian media reports that William Hill and Crown Resorts are exploring a possible partnership in CrownBet (see previous report) has been followed by a Reuters alert that Paddy Power Betfair is also interested in expanding further in Australia and has held talks with Crown Resorts. Reuters cited two anonymous sources close to the …
The provincial government in Queensland has announced the introduction of a new 16 percent point-of-consumption tax aimed at online gambling companies accepting bets from its residents. In so doing Queensland emulates a similar tax introduced earlier this year by the South Australian government, with other Australian provinces indicating that they will follow. The Northern Territory, …
Australian gambling group Crown Resorts is currently discussing online gambling joint venture possibilities with the William Hill group as it seeks to improve its CrownBet online business, according to Australian media reports Friday. Crown Resorts has a 62 percent shareholding in CrownBet, and has said only that it is discussing possibilities. “Crown evaluates opportunities regarding …
“Bet-on” online lottery provider Lottoland has extended its expansion plans to the United States, according to media reports, opening a New York office which will be managed by US public affairs and lottery consultant Thomas Metzger. Initial reports suggest that the company will be focussing on the B2G (business-to-government) sector. Lottoland has offices in seven …
The Asia-facing Donaco Group has again postponed the launch of its Cambodian-licensed online gambling business, which will (eventually) be operated from one of the land casinos the group owns in that jurisdiction. Our readers may recall that the launch of online action was planned for September this year, but was delayed for a month for …
Confused by conflicting Australian provincial opinions on whether loot boxes in video games constitute gambling (Queensland says not, Victoria says it is) the media approached the federal regulator Australian Communications Media Authority this week for an opinion. The ACMA not only regulates and oversees advertising on the internet, radio, and broadcast TV in Australia, it …
Scout Gaming Group has entered into an agreement with the Betsson online gambling group to deliver the company’s Daily Fantasy Sports platform. The agreement gives Betsson Group full access to Scout Gaming’s DFS platform enabling it to offer a complete DFS solution across its subsidiaries and to all its customers. Scout Gaming’s platform is expected …
With the festive season just around the corner ID verification specialist Jumio has warned i-gaming operators to be on the alert for a surge in fraud attacks between this week’s Black Friday and the following Cyber Monday as annual festive season online sales start to pick up. The company says that its latest information is …
Scandinavian online gambling games developer Play’nGo has announced the launch of a sequel to the company’s popular Hugo online slot. The 5 reel, ten pay-line new game is titled Hugo 2 and features typically Nordic trolls on the hunt for treasure, but wary of the evil witch Afskylia. The Skull Cavern bonus game will appear …