With industry interest centred on the New Jersey appeal on sports betting currently before the US Supreme Court (see previous reports), new numbers from the respected gambling consultants H2Capital have attracted attention this week. The figures exceed the American Gaming Association’s assertion that sports betting handle outside the legality of the Professional and Amateur Sports …
The latest Gambling Activity in Australia study from the Australian Gambling Research Centre reveals some interesting facts regarding Aussie punter preferences when it comes to having a flutter…and contrary to the barrage of negative local media reports, sports betting is not high on the list. Here are a few cliff notes: * Around 38 percent …
The barrage of historic complaints and allegations of sexual misconduct made by women against prominent figures in every aspect of international society has engulfed two pro-online gambling lawmakers in the United States, according to diverse media reports. In the first, Texas lawmaker Joe Barton (68) has ‘fessed up after compromising nudie photographs were posted on …
The proposed Cdn$775 million acquisition of NYX Gaming by Scientific Games (see previous reports) is becoming increasingly combative as William Hill seeks to interfere in order to protect its shareholders’ interests. With litigation now filed by all three companies aggravating the issue, Scientific Games added fuel to the flames this week by announcing that it …
Online sportsbook data and technology services supplier Betgenius has been selected by Italian operator Sisal to power a targeted digital acquisition campaign for its Matchpoint sports betting brand. The multi-faceted campaign harnesses Betgenius’ iGaming-specific program trading desk and creative services to drive conversions with a personalised and relevant messaging campaign. Betgenius runs the largest programmatic …
Responding to an enquiry from a member of the public this week, Jarrod Wolfe, a strategic analyst in the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation compliance division, said that the use of loot boxes in video games is legally questionable and constitutes gambling under current provincial legislation, although it is hard to regulate. His …
Nick Tofiluk, a ten-year veteran with the UK Gambling Commission who was the director of regulatory compliance, has left the Commission to take up responsibilities as chief executive of the Cyprus National Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission. He will be responsible for managing the new online betting framework on the Mediterranean island and oversight of …
In an interview with the Australian Financial Review this week, the CEO of Unibet, Henrik Tjarnstrom gave an interesting insight into his expansion plans for Australia. The Kindred Group subsidiary has been making an impact in the market, and plans to boost its marketing spend in a bid to increase market share, Tjarnstrom said. In …
New online gambling regulations designed to combat illegal operators were passed in the Lithuanian parliament this week as the national regulator warned that it will not tolerate unlicensed operators accessing Lithuanian punters. Observers have noted that the changes are in many ways similar to those imposed in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Estonia and Latvia, and include …
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its interim performance report for the period January to June 2017 detailing a rise in the gaming industry’s contribution to the Maltese economy which now stands at 12 percent. The gaming industry represents the third largest sector in the economy which contributed an additional Euro 556 million or …
Aspire Global has agreed a joint venture with a group of ‘industry veterans’ to launch the new Mr. Play casino and sports betting brand. The company has acquired a 40 percent minority shareholding, backing Mr. Play with a Euro 2 million investment. A further Euro 2 million has been pledged by other investors. In addition …
Free TV Australia, an industry body representing Australia’s commercial free-to-air television broadcasters, has announced the launch of a consultation period on new draft provisions that propose a curb in gambling advertising during live sporting events at times that children are likely to be watching. The restrictions would apply across multiple channels including online. Pamela Longstaff, …
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has awarded Global Daily Fantasy Sports (GDFS) a Combined Remote Operating License, a key market for the daily fantasy sports company. GDFS is firmly focused at present on going live with its Italian clients and on the launch of its .com network, after which it will target the UK market …
Evolution co-founders Jens von Bahr and Fredrik Österberg have sold a combined total of 1,798,520 shares in Evolution Gaming Group. The transaction undertaken through an accelerated bookbuilding process to Swedish and international institutional investors, corresponds to approximately 5 percent of all outstanding shares in the company, at a price of SEK 557 per share. The …
Part-Cherry AB-owned and UK-based Highlight Games has launched a new innovative virtual sports product that combines archived real-life game footage. SOCCERBET combines six ten-second clips from an individual fixture across a number of seasons, presenting the randomly generated minute-long package as one individual game in a similar manner to virtual sports titles. The product is …
B2B software and white label provider SoftSwiss, in partnership with five times WBC champion boxer Christina “Lady” Hammer, and working in close consultation with the World Boxing Council (WBC), has launched a new online casino. Considered to be one of the most influential German boxers and an undefeated middleweight World Champion, Hammer will personally promote …
Genesis Gaming’s latest release is a graphic-rich, Wizardry-themed matching game played across a 6×6 grid. Mysterious Gems offers a Multi-Cascade feature, Random Multipliers, Stretching Wilds and a Free Spins Bonus feature. Check it out here: http://gen-game.com/slot-games/mysterious-gems/?platform=hootsuite
Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) has integrated Enteractive’s Player (Re)activation solution to its SuperLenny, Thrills and Kaboo brands. The solution from the player retention solutions provider boosts the reactivation of churned players through one-to-one personal phone calls in which trained agents interview players to glean precisely what they want from their gaming experience and guide them …
Microgaming’s Health & Care Trust has donated GBP 10,000 to the Manx Breast Cancer Support Group towards the acquisition of a new ultrasound machine. The machine will be a welcome addition to the purpose-built Manx Breast Unit Clinic at Noble’s Hospital which houses the island’s breast screening services. Julie Stokes, Chairman of the Manx Breast …
Sports data and digital content provider Sportradar has collaborated with the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to launch a new AFC integrity mobile application enabling stakeholders to report suspicious betting activities or match-fixing information with ease. Fans, players and officials are able to make reports in real time using their mobile devices enhancing the AFC Integrity …
In an early warning report, Scientific Games Corporation has notified its acquisition of 11.6 million ordinary shares in NYX Gaming Grouprepresenting a 10.72 percent share for an aggregate price of CAD$27,054,565. The companies, who signed an acquisition deal earlier this month, also entered into a first amendment agreement in which Scientific Games will make a …
Harrison repeats warning that the customer treatment bar has been set too low by online operators and that “change is now coming”. Addressing the annual ‘Raising Standards’ conference in Birmingham Tuesday, UK Gambling Commission chief Sarah Harrison reiterated her warning that the gambling industry has set the bar too low in treating customers fairly and …
After just a week of investigation (see previous reports) the Belgian Gaming Commission has issued its opinion that the use of loot boxes constitutes gambling, finding: “The mixing of money and addiction is gambling.” Belgium’s Minister of Justice, Koen Geens has also weighed in, saying, “Mixing gambling and gaming, especially at a young age, is …
EA’s Star Wars Battlefront II game and it’s now suspended loot box offer have attracted more flak, this time from a Hawaiian lawmaker. Representative Chris Lee held a press conference this week, adding his concerns that loot boxes are a form of gambling to those already expressed by European regulators (see previous reports).. During the …