Playtech and Thunderkick are the latest providers to release appropriately themed online slots in time for the annual Halloween celebration, Playtech’s Halloween Fortune 2 is, as the title suggests, a sequel to the original slot of that name from this developer. The new version is a 5 reels, 3 rows and 25 pay-lines slot playable …
Having created mayhem in the Philippines e-gaming space at the behest of new national president Rodrigo Duterte (see previous reports), the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) announced Saturday that online gambling will be permitted to resume, albeit with stricter enforcement that will keep operational venues well away (200 metres) from schools and churches. Arnell …
Late Friday was an exciting time in the UK and Canada as rumours surged that the original owners of Pokerstars, the Scheinberg family, were interested in re-acquiring the company – now a subsidiary of the Amaya online gambling group. That was followed by reports that GVC Holdings, William Hill and other unidentified companies were about …
The latest AAMS figures – for September – show that Italian online sports betting continues to deliver strong results, with turnover up 37 percent year-on-year at Euro 369 million, and month-on-month sequential results also up at 19 percent. Euro 129 million of that turnover was delivered by the persistent market leader, Bet365, although the numbers …
Friday’s speculation that the UK government’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport may be planning a new review of FOBTs, social media gambling promotion and day-time gambling advertisements (see previous report) have continued to disturb the market and generate comment. The UK Advertising Association, whose members include broadcasters ITV, Channel 4 and Sky, opined that …
Whilst the Swedish online gambling technology and games provider NetEnt has yet to publically clarify its stance on Canadian operators using its products, the company continues to privately urge operators not to offer its games in the Canadian market. Reports from affiliates this week indicate that NetEnt has privately asked operators to IP block both …
The Coruña-based La Liga football club Celta de Vigo has inked a partnership deal with Spanish online gambling operator Luckia.es, a member of the EGASA group that will see the brand promoted on shirts and fan social networking and digital assets over the 2016-2017 season. Luckia becomes the football club’s official betting partner, and will …
Operators carrying three Yggdrasil slots – Golden Fish Tank, Vikings Go Wild and Holmes and the Stolen Stones – can enhance promotional tactics with a new Missions facility which the games developer is making available this month. Yggdrasil is putting up a Euro 25,000 prize pool on the project, which involves players completing three objectives: …
Two years after launching in Israel, the real-money, skill-based mobile game platform provider GamyTech reports that its competitive games have already been downloaded over 500,000 times, and its player-base is currently doubling monthly. The company can integrate popular games into its systems, or develop its own unique games in which players compete against one another …
The news of an upcoming UK government review that may restrict day-time advertising for gambling companies (see previous report) was barely on the streets before the British Horseracing Authority reacted Friday, announcing that it is to make “strong representations” in favour of exempting racing coverage from any possible restrictions on television advertising for bookmakers. Officials …
Police in Johor Bahru, capital of the Malaysian state of Johor, report that over the past week police raids over four districts have resulted in over 500 individuals detained for questioning and the confiscation of 1,321 gaming machines from illegal online gambling venues, 14 tablets, 27 computers, and 46 laptops Johor Criminal Investigation Department chief …
Live dealer provider Evolution Gaming has announced the release of its second baccarat variant this year, titled Baccarat Controlled Squeeze. The new game is the latest addition to the company’s Live Baccarat range launched earlier this year and gives baccarat fans a second variation of their game; in Live Baccarat Squeeze the dealer is in …
Independent gambling equipment and software tester Gaming Laboratories International has been authorised by the New York State Gaming Commission to perform independent testing and certification for gaming equipment in the state of New York. GLI has also been authorised to conduct inspection and certification for the following categories: · Games and game variations · Gaming …
Online gambling games developer SoftSwiss has released a new 5 reel, 5 pay-line online slot targeting the millennial demographic and titled Slotomon Go. Inspired by the Pokemon phenomenon, the new game offers a fun new take on the beloved pocket monsters, with catchy animations and memorable character designs. But instead of walking for miles hunting …
The now years-old and eminently unsuccessful attempt by the Canadian provincial government of Prince Edward Island to form an online gambling regulatory jurisdiction hit the local headlines again this week with the release of the provincial Auditor General’s damning report on the almost Cdn$1 million debacle. Our readers will recall that in attempting to set …
Scientific Games has announced a deal with Warner Bros. Consumer Products that will see some of the top brands in entertainment used as themes for slot games across all channels. The multi-year, multi-property agreement includes the use of popular television and movie brands like Austin Powers, Caddyshack, The Flintstones, Friends, The Lord of the Rings, …
A decision by Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court on slot taxes could have an indirect but positive impact for online gambling legalisation by motivating the state Senate to move on an omnibus gambling bill currently languishing before that august body. The Supreme Court decision that current taxation on land slot operators in the state is unequitable and …
The freedom to advertise gambling on television before the 9pm watershed – already heavily restricted – could be removed altogether soon according to a report in today’s (Friday) Times newspaper in the UK. There is currently some day-time latitude for bingo operators and for betting company exposure during live sports event commercial breaks, but a …
Novomatic has announced management changes to its top team at Novomatic UK, based in London. Astra Games m.d. Zane Mersich will from January 1st next year take up new and greater responsibilities as CEO of the Novomatic UK. He will be replaced at Astra by Gamestec managing director Chris Butler, and Peter Davies will take …
The New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association is leading the charge in appealing to the US Supreme Court for sports betting to be made legal in New Jersey, according to reports in local media. The approach to the Supreme Court is the latest in a years-long struggle by the Garden State to secure the right to …
A new study by Research and Markets found that the global online gambling market was worth $35.97 billion in 2014 and is estimated to reach $66.59 billion by 2020, at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 10.81 percent. The study found that the use of mobile devices for online gambling purposes is increasing, and …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MKpgDkNL80&feature=youtu.be With Halloween in the news this month, online gambling games developer Nuworks has timed the release of its new 5 reel slot Haunted House well. The theme is carried with spooky graphics, music and sound effects backed by features that include Grouped Wilds, Bonuses, Multipliers and Scatters. Three or more scattered Haunted Hotel Scatters …
The Canadian securities tribunal considering allegations that 12 associates of former Amaya CEO David Baazov received insider information that enabled them to profit resumed its hearing in Montreal Wednesday, CTV News reports. L’Autorité des marchés financiers lawyer Philippe Levasseur questioned in his final argument why Baazov has not appeared before the panel to proclaim his …
Seattle-based Valve, the publisher of eSports game Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, was on the receiving end of a cease-and-desist letter from the Washington State Gambling Commission Wednesday as the regulator moved to crack down on the multi-billion online gambling market that uses skins (decorative game accessories and weapons) for gambling purposes. It was a turn-about for …