Online gaming operator LeoVegas delivered a strong second quarter report for the period ending June 30, 2016 but growth was described as entirely organic due to the impact of costs associated with the launch of its new LeoVegas Sport and LeoVegas Live Casino verticals. Key performance indicators for the 12 week period ending June 30, …
A promoted tweet from Coral Interactive’s Twitter account was the focus of the UK Advertising Standards Authority this week. The tweet said: “The easiest £40 you’ll make this week! Stake £5 on 5/4 Real Madrid to beat Man City and get paid out at 8/1”. An image below the text showed a woman holding a …
Live dealer provider Extreme Live Gaming has appointed Dominic Bourke as chief operating officer. Bourke, who has spent a decade in the industry, previously served as head of casino for Betclic Everest Group, prior to which he held a similar position at SportingBet.
Data-driven software provider Betgenius has completed a brand overhaul with the launch of a new website and logo following its merger with Sporting Pulse International under a new parent company Genius Sports. The London-headquartered company sports a new, modern and clean look which brings it in line with Genius Sports’ branding, designed to reflect the …
Wearegloryhunter.com has entered into an exclusive partnership with UK-based bookmaker Betfred. The Gloryhunter app differs from other fantasy football offers in that club/player loyalty may not be advantageous as players try to find the best path to earn the most points. Under the terms of the partnership, Betfred will provide updated odds for each match …
English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspurs “The Club” named betting operator FUN88 its official betting partner in the Asian and Latin American territories for the second time. The two-year agreement will see the Club and FUN88 work together through a range of online and offline activities. The Club, with over 200 million supporters across …
Malta-based daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator and B2B provider Oulala.com has tapped into the Italian market following a partnership deal agreed with gaming platform provider Game Interaction Group Ltd. Game Interaction Group, will serve as Oulala’s exclusive partner in Italy and will aid further expansion in other European countries. “Italy is the next logical destination …
The announcement Tuesday by online gambling operator Bovada that it has sold its successful online poker asset to newbie company Ignition Casino has triggered much speculation on poker forums like twoplustwo, with posters examining the similarities between the two companies and trying guess at the rationale behind the deal. It appears that only the poker …
A new online slot from Swedish game developer Quickspin is due for launch August 16, titled Gold Lab and featuring a theme based on the ultimate alchemist’s goal – making gold. The theme of the 5 reel 25 pay-line game revolves around the amusing efforts of a nerdy scientist, with his antics driving an interactive …
The American Gaming Association has commented on yesterday’s decision by the US 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals which probably ended New Jersey’s ambitions to by-pass the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act by legalising intrastate sports betting (see previous report), commenting that it is Washington’s responsibility to fix a clearly failed law. In a …
The London-based online gambling software and games provider iSoftBet announced another content deal Wednesday, this one with online casino operator BGO, which offers casino, bingo and slots titles to its growing customer base. The operator will now add iSoftBet’s entire gaming suite, comprising original slots and branded games in HTML5 and Flash, to its offering, …
Punters are being given the chance to cut out the bookmaker and take control with the launch of EveryFan, a new app set to transform the mobile betting experience, a statement from the developer claimed Wednesday. EveryFan players will be able to compete with their friends via a points system, choosing different bets both in-play …
The UK-based online slots and table games supplier Realistic Games is hoping players will get a kick out of their latest slot title, Goal! – a 5 reel, ten-win line game with a football theme featuring whistles, balls, boots, and trophies. A bonus round is awarded when each reel contains three of the same symbol …
Swedish online table game and slots specialist Play’n GO’s bespoke title, Leprechaun Goes to Hell, is now live exclusively at a number of Unibet Group sites. The premium exclusive title is the fifth produced by the Swedish supplier specifically for the Stockholm-listed operator, a statement Wednesday disclosed. Leprechaun Goes to Hell features devilish muse Evilene, …
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has posted notice advising consumers beware of SmartLive Casino-powered online sports betting operator Betowen.com. Betowen claims on its website that it is “fully regulated and licensed in the United Kingdom under licence number 000-002715-R-103240-006, however the notice published Tuesday warns consumers it is in fact not licensed by the UKGC. …
The sudden resignation of mybet chief executive officer late last month is followed by the news that Zeno Osskó will be taking on the role of managing director for Rational Group’s BetStars brand from mid September 2016. The mybet notice explained Osskó had relinquished his role to “pursue other personal and professional challenges” and was …
The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit dealt New Jersey’s hopes of offering sports betting in the state a serious blow when it upheld the Federal Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) by a 10-2 margin on Tuesday. “It’s a resounding defeat for New Jersey,” Matthew Stiegler, an appellate lawyer and …
Embattled PhilWeb failed to convince the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to extend its contract in last minute talks held Tuesday, GMA News reports. Dennis Valdes, PhilWeb president told GMA the company will wind down the services it has provided to PAGCOR e-Games outlets since 2003 but will continue to operate the company as …
U.S. casino games developer PLAYSTUDIOS has acquired the Tel-Aviv-based game studio credited with creating its latest mobile app for an undisclosed consideration. Scene53 and PLAYSTUDIOS jointly developed the new POP! Slots app which allows players to play in groups, share jackpots, and interact with friends as they explore virtual versions of iconic Las Vegas resorts. …
NYX Gaming Group is the latest to sign up for online gambling games developer start-up Gamevy content following a similar deal with the Quickfire platform last week (see previous report). Gamevy’s innovative content will be integrated into NYX OGS for distribution to its operators and include original skill gameshow titles such as The Heist and …
William Hill has acknowledged receipt of an “unsolicited” non-binding, highly conditional proposal from 888 Holdings plc and The Rank Group plc laying out the proposal conditions regarding a potential combination of the three companies as: – an inter-conditional all-share merger of 888 and Rank, with 888 acting as the acquiring entity, to create BidCo, which …
Initial media reports suggest Rank Group and 888 Holdings have partnered to formally submit a GBP 3.6 Billion bid for William Hill following a week of speculation and a rather lukewarm response from William Hill on the prospects of a bid at the time. According to the Financial Times, the Rank/888 consortium has offered 364p …
Social gaming developer Zynga Inc. has appointed Matt Bromberg (49) as chief operating officer reporting directly to chief executive officer Frank Gibeau. Bromberg will oversee Zynga’s Business Operations and Strategy, Technology, IT, Data Science, Visual Design and Global Player Experience teams, as well as the Company’s Bangalore, India-based game studio. He brings deep operating experience …
Asian-facing betting and gaming firm TLCBET is the latest to be named an official betting and gaming partner to Premier League division Middlesbrough Football Club whose marketing efforts will be specific to the Asian region. TLCBET’s branding will feature prominently on pitch-side LED advertising, the official club website and social media channels. In a similar …