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VivelaSuerte tie up five football sponsorships

6 Sep 2016

Orenes Group-owned VivelaSuerte has tied up five football sponsorship deals further expanding its brand presence in the Spanish and Canary Islands markets. The operator renewed two existing sponsorships with Hércules and Real Murcia football clubs and signed three new deals with Levante UD, UD Las Palmas and CD Tenerife. The company has its sights set …

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Playson content live on EveryMatrix’ CasinoEngine

6 Sep 2016

EveryMatrix has boosted its games inventory with the integration of a full suite of Playson omni-channel games on its CasinoEngine platform. The new partnership offers EveryMatrix customers 40 additional titles including “Lucky Pirates”, “Bumper Crop”, “Dracula’s Family”, “Alice in Wonderslots” and “Gold Rush”. “We have been impressed not only by Playson’s gaming portfolio that allowed …

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UKGC publishes in-play betting position paper

6 Sep 2016

The UK Gambling Commission has published an in-play betting position paper in which it concludes that risks to the licensing objectives from in-play betting is appropriately managed through the current regulatory framework and controls required of licensees. The Commission considered changes in the market and technological advances in its consideration of in-play betting noting a …

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Racing Victoria publish minimum bet limit framework

6 Sep 2016

Racing Victoria (RV) has published its “Framework for Minimum Bet Limit” (FMBL) following a consultation initiated in July this year. The Minimum Bet Limit (MBL) policy will apply to all approved Wagering Service Providers (WSPs) betting on Victorian thoroughbred races from 1 October 2016. The stakeholder consultation received responses from 480 stakeholders including punters, WSPs, …

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New slot from NetEnt

6 Sep 2016

NetEnt’s next online slot brings an old fairy tale with a dash of magic and is titled Fairytale Legends: Red Riding Hood. As the title suggests the theme is based on the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, but this time sh’e making her way through the forest to meet the beautiful fairies who have …

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32red expand UK racing sponsorship portfolio

6 Sep 2016

32Red has entered into a three-year partnership with the Jockey Club Racecourses, replacing previous long-term sponsor William Hill. The company, who already this year sponsor 45 fixtures at Kempton Park Racecourse was named the new sponsor of Kempton Park’s King George VI Winter Festival and Lanzarote Hurdle Day Fixtures. In addition, 32Red extended its support …

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Zimbabwe warns… online gambling is illegal

6 Sep 2016

The Zimbabwean Lotteries and Gaming Board (ZLGB) is looking to clamp down on online gambling, warning in a public announcement that internet gaming, betting and lotteries are illegal as published in the Lotteries and Gaming Act, chapter 10:26 and the Betting and Totalisator Control ActChapter 10:02. “Please note that there are no internet bookmakers, lottery, …

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Gaming Realms ramp up marketing partnerships

5 Sep 2016

Gaming Realms have clinched a three-year marketing and revenue-share partnership deal with Bauer Media UK for its Spin Genie brand. Under the terms of the deal Bauer Media will provide “significant media support” for Gaming Realm’s Spin Genie real-money gaming brand across its radio, digital and magazine titles which include Heat and Closer magazines, and …

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XTiP expands sponsorship strategy

5 Sep 2016

Gauselmann Group’s German sports betting platform operator XTiP has announced three new sponsorship deals which extend existing, and creates new, partnerships. As part of an overall communication strategy, XTiP extended its existing partnership with VfL Wolfsburg and formed new sponsorship partnerships with first and second division football clubs FC Heidenheim 1846 and DSC Arminia Bielefeld. …

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Rival launch Rise of Poseidon

5 Sep 2016

The latest release from Rival is a 30-payline, 5-reel slot titled “Rise of Poseidon”. Themed on the Ancient Greek God of the sea, storms and earthquakes, Rise of Poseidon offers Multipliers, a Retriggerable freespin round and expanding Wilds.

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Genting launch IGT land fav online

5 Sep 2016

Genting Casino has launched “Prowling Panther Slots,” formerly a land-based IGT game, to its 300 plus online games portfolio. Prowling Panther Slots presents five separate reels with 720 alternative ways to win along with other features that include a Free Spins Bonus round, Stacked Wilds and Multipliers backed by “striking, clear and crisp” graphics.

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Sirplay enters Argentina with Grupo Slots deal

5 Sep 2016

Malta-based sports betting software provider Sirplay Ltd has entered the Argentinian market as exclusive provider to Grupo Slots, operator of the San Luis Lottery in Argentina. According to a company statement, Sirplay will develop an online gaming platform, tailored to the Argentinian market for the San Luis Lottery, which is expected to launch during the …

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Ladbrokes renew Snooker World Grand Prix sponsorship

5 Sep 2016

Ladbrokes had extended its support of the World Grand Prix and Players Championship world ranking Snooker events for another two years. The two tournaments, which form part of the conclusion to the snooker season, are considered a highlight in the sport. The top prize at the Ladbrokes World Grand Prix will be GBP 100,000 and …

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OPAP name key management appointments

5 Sep 2016

Greek gaming giant OPAP SA has announced the appointment of key management executives, two of which hail from Ladbrokes. The Company’s Board of Directors named Michele Fusella as chief technology officer, Ian Catchick as chief product officer and Vaios Karantinos as chief operating officer – gaming halls, all effective September 1, 2016. Fusella’s most recent …

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Microgame to launch DFS product in partnership with MondoGoal

5 Sep 2016

Microgame will launch a Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) offer for the Italian market in partnership with MondoGoal following a deal announced this week. The DFS product will be made available to over 80 Microgame site partners. “Microgame’s strategy has always been to offer our partners and their players the most comprehensive offer on the Italian …

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New in-house developed sportsbook from Coral

5 Sep 2016

Coral has launched a new sportsbook platform that merges its mobile, tablet and desktop channels to deliver a “smoother customer experience” and a “slicker product”. Coral’s previous sports betting solution from Mobenga makes way for the new platform which was created by Coral’s in-house development team using advanced digital and cloud technology. According to a …

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SBTech live in Italian market

5 Sep 2016

SBTech’s sportsbook has gone live with its first Italian operator NetBet following the successful completion of the Italian regulatory compliance process. SBTech, who already provides NetBet with software solutions in numerous markets, including the U.K., Romania, Malta and Greece, described the development as “a significant milestone” as it further expands its global reach. “This achievement …

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Is major Aussie media group about to enter the daily fantasy sports sector?

5 Sep 2016

Weekend reports in The Australian newspaper and other Australian media outlets indicate that the powerful Seven West Media group may be about to enter the daily fantasy sports sector. The media giant is reportedly in talks with CrownBet and Fox Sports about buying an equity share in fantasy betting company Draftstars, and the parties are …

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Betsoft clinches Italian content deal

5 Sep 2016

Betsoft Gaming announced a new content agreement in the Italian market Monday, advising that the company has clinched a deal for the supply of its range of games to Scommesseitalia LTD, a well-known and respected operator serving the market. The agreement will allow Scommesseitalia to provide Betsoft’s catalogue of AAMS-approved iGaming entertainment, including some of …

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33 arrested in online gambling raids in India

3 Sep 2016

Police in Gurgaon, India conducted a series of anti-online gambling raids Friday, visiting several shops and cyber cafes and arresting 33 persons. The raiding parties seized 36 computer sets and other equipment and documentary evidence during the swoops, which were mounted following tip-offs from the public, a police spokesman revealed.

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eSports arena planned for Las Vegas

3 Sep 2016

The Las Vegas Review Journal reports that Neonopolis in downtown Las Vegas will be home to an eSports arena, with around 15,000 square feet of third floor space previously taken up by a movie theatre and a nightclub to be devoted to eSports competitions. Pro Gaming League Inc. and Toronto-based Stratton Capital Corp., are the …

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More daily fantasy sports white labels on the way

2 Sep 2016

The business-to-business sector in the daily fantasy sports vertical is set to become more competitive with the announcement by the GameDay Studios – Uptown partnership that it is about to launch a Europe-facing white label DFS platform branded Manager Duel. A spokesman for the partnership said that the platform would offer wider player liquidity because …

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Arsenal FC sign up 12bet

2 Sep 2016

Online sports betting firm 12Bet has announced that it has signed up as official betting partner for the famous English Premier League football club Arsenal in a three-year deal. 12Bet will receive brand, promotional and publicity advantages from the agreement, including a presence at the Emirates Stadium and access to first team player celebrities. A …

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Canada’s Intertain group to list in London

2 Sep 2016

The Toronto-listed online gambling group Intertain is reportedly gearing up for a London listing under the Jackpotjoy plc brand and is to hold a special shareholders meeting later this month to brief stakeholders and secure their approval. The plan includes moving Intertain’s head office infrastructure to the British capital, with the Jackpotjoy plc brand becoming …

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