Livesteaming channel Twitch and Faceit have announced a partnership to introduce a new CS:GO eSports tournment with a $3.5 million prize pool titled the Esports Championship Series (ECS). Recent studies by research group Newzoo have estimated that eSports are responsible for over 21 percent of Twitch viewership (see previous reports) and with more money being …
Less than a week after Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery issued an opinion that fantasy sports are “illegal gambling,” in state law (see previous reports) a House committee has progressed a bill, HB2105, that would legalise the activity. The Tennessean reports that the House finance subcommittee on Monday approved a measure that would tax companies, …
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Discussions are continuing on the possible sale of the Danish government’s major share in the Danske Spil gambling group (see previous reports), with local media reports indicating some disagreement between the political parties. The government is reportedly mulling the sale of all online operations whilst retaining the lottery vertical, tempted by the possibility that such …
The weekend saw a blitz by Malaysian police in the Kuching region, with spokesman state CID chief SAC Dev Kumar revealing that 27 raids on illegal online and lottery gambling dens were carried out in 17 districts over the 48 hours. “From the raids, 24 of them were illegal character lottery raids, two cyber gambling …
Measures designed to lightly regulate daily fantasy sports are continuing to make progress in the Minnesota House and Senate, where bills SF3007 and HF2540 have survived several committees, albeit with some amendments, and looked likely to be approved following Pubic Safety and Crime Prevention Policy and Finance Committee discussion Monday. “We have almost a million …
Stoke, UK-headquartered gambling group Bet365 led the Italian sports betting market in the first quarter of 2016 according to official numbers released last week, claiming over a third of the Euro 970 million market with revenues of Euro 346.2 million…Euro 244.9 million ahead of its nearest rival, Eurobet and even further ahead of William Hill’s …
Virtual sports provider Inspired has entered into a strategic partnership with Novomatic’s Greentube for the delivery of its latest virtual content to a number of online operators. Greentube will offer the virtual content as scheduled events to online operators, including Star Games.
Invicta Networks’ Crystal Casino will boost its existing Microgaming content with a range of titles from Amatic and Endorphina through a deal with software provider and distributor Slotegrator. Slotegrator boasts agreements with both software and platform developers such as NetEnt, GameART, Ezugi, BetSoft, Xpro Gaming, Amatic, Microgaming, Endorphina Table 10, SoftSwiss, CasExe, Tom Horn Gaming, …
The Dutch gaming authority Kansspelautoriteit has reminded operators to ensure upcoming summer sports promotions do not target Dutch consumers. The authority specifically mentions promotions and/or advertising on the upcoming European Football Championships, Tour de France and the 2016 Olympics. Kansspelautoriteit says it is issuing the communication to avoid “all kinds of providers and advertisers from …
Canadian gaming provider Amaya Inc. has taken on a portfolio of Merkur content from Gauselmann’s edict egaming GmbH for its PokerStars and Full Tilt brands. Merkur slot titles will be accessible to both Amaya brands via edict’s Game Bridge API providing customers fresh content with a special appeal in central Europe where Merkur games have …
Social game developer Zynga has launched its Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Slots social offer. The launch marks Zynga’s first-licensed game in its multi-year licensing and development agreement with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (see previous reports). “Beloved by generations, the Wonka-verse is full of pure imagination and whimsical fun making it the perfect setting …
Virtual sports and casino provider Leap Gaming has secured a $2.5 million investment from the sale of an initial 29.4 percent stake in parent company Frails LLC by FastForward Innovations Ltd (FastForward). Under the terms of the deal, a further acquisition agreement of an additional 11.75 percent stake, to be effected within 30 days, for …
An unidentified Betfair punter cashed out GBP 53,000 on a GBP 49.50 twenty two-leg football match accumulator bet that could have ultimately awarded him GBP 1.5 million. Had this savvy punter not opted to cash-out GBP 53 000 just before Barcelona FC’s shock defeat to Real Sociedad, he/she would have walked away empty-handed. Described as …
London-listed games developer Gaming Realms has launched BGT Games as a result of its previously reported three-year agreement with Fremantle Media’s Britain’s Got Talent brand (see previous report). Readers will recall, Gaming Realms’ previously announced deal with Fremantle Media’s The X Factor brand. The new offer at BGTGames.com offers a bespoke Britain’s Got Talent version …
UK gaming operator Sky Betting & Gaming has promoted four staff members to director roles as the company enjoys increased revenues and growth along with its recent investment in the acquisition of OpenBet (see previous reports). Paul McCormick has been appointed as director of sports betting technology, Lee O’Donnell as IT infrastructure and security director, …
Malaysian police in the Kuching area have reported a weekend operation in which 18 individuals were arrested for illegal online gambling and 29 computer sets were seized in a raid on an illegal gambling outlet. The raid was mounted following public tip-offs, policed spokesman DSP Lim Bak Phai told local reporters.
Further details on proposed online gambling taxation in Russia have been revealed on the national parliament’s (Duma) website, confirming earlier reports of hefty taxation hikes (see previous bulletins). The new tax rate for online bet processing centre (TSUPIS) betting operators will be up to RUB 3 million (US$45,000). In cases when the tax rates are …
Aussie online betting group TopBetta is eying the eSports market, according to Australian media reports, and has launched an exploratory exercise by offering odds on a recent Call of Duty world league invitational tournament. Randall Noble, who heads the newly formed GameBetta division of the company, told local reporters in Newcastle, Australia that the goal …
The Gambling Reform & Society Perception action group in the UK attacked betting firm Colossus Bets over the weekend, criticising frontman and investor, former England football star Michael Owen (36), for his involvement in a company where the chances of winning the major prize are allegedly a trillion to one. Spokesman Eugene Farrar said: “I …
The South Australian Council of Social Services has demanded that government change the tax laws on gambling companies offering internet betting, saying that the present system based on where a company is licensed creates the possibility of more economical jurisdictions being chosen for tax haven reasons. The group wants to see a form of point-of-consumption …
Whilst the US Congress appears to be dragging its feet on a September 2015 review request on daily fantasy sports by New Jersey Assemblyman Frank Pallone (see previous Reports), the Garden State legislature is pushing ahead with intrastate measures in both the Senate and the House. The publication NJ.com reported over the weekend that the …
Paddy Power was up to its guerilla marketing tricks again this week, targeting the massive popularity and coverage of the Grand National horserace in the UK. Media reports showed a three-person pyramid created when the participants positioned themselves on the finish line, climbed on each other’s shoulders and, supported by others on the ground, unfurled …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfPaR0Di37M The Swedish online gambling games developer NetEnt’s next big online release is likely to be a 5 reel, interactive,rich-featured game with a European football theme titled Football Champions Cup. The reported release date a few weeks before the UEFA Euro 2016 football championship kicks off in June is surely no coincidence and should provide …