The annual US sports betting frenzy that has been dubbed March Madness is once again upon us, with the American Gaming Association estimating this week that Americans will wager $9.2 billion on this year’s NCAA tournament….but only $262 million of that will be bet legally through regulated and licensed sports books in Nevada, the land …
The Australian online gambling company Favourit Global has launched a public offer through a reverse takeover of Australian Stock Exchange-listed Celsius Coal in a bid to raise up to A$6 million. The proceeds from the offer will be used to continue building the company’s online sports betting and casino operations, which since launch in 2014 …
Malta-based software developer and distributor World Match has entered into a distribution agreement with Dalla Pria Entertainment Group (DPEG) through its subsidiary Games Farm. Games Farm has agreed the exclusive distribution of DPEG’s most popular Video Slot cabinet titles in the online market. “The partnership with Dalla Pria Entertainment Group gives us the opportunity to …
Chief executive officer of Norway’s Norsk Tipping, Torbjørn Almild, has tendered his resignation and will leave the company at the end of 2016. The state-operated company has already embarked on a recruitment process for Almild’s successor.
According to Vox Media-owned tech business website Re/code, Costa Rica-based online gambling operator 5Dimes laundered around $2 million through the use of Amazon gift cards in order to circumvent the U.S. financial system. The report is based on an alleged application for a seizure warrant recently filed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in …
Free to play casino game developer PLAYSTUDIOS has expanded its existing partnership with Resorts World Birmingham to include the Resorts World New York City and Bimini properties. myVEGAS Slots, myVEGAS Blackjack, and my KONAMI Slots players will now be able to choose from a selection of rewards offered by these two properties. Jeff Netzer, Vice …
Fantasy sports platform Mondogoal has partnered “the most valuable sports team in the world”, Real Madrid C.F. in a fantasy sports deal announced this week. Under the terms of the agreement, Mondogoal will leverage Real Madrid images and assets to create and promote a team-branded experience for the millions of Real Madrid fans. “Passionate Real …
The newly merged Paddy Power Betfair gambling group has partnered payment services provider Worldpay for the provision of payment processing services and gambling expertise for its online customers. Worldpay will provide Paddy Power Betfair with payments insights, knowledge and expertise to help grow its business and improve processing efficiencies – as well as supporting its …
iSoftBet is set to launch its newest proprietary slot title “Mega Boy” across both desktop and mobile later this week. Players will step back in time to the age of 16-bit video gaming and into a world filled with pixelated characters and synthesized sounds. Mega Boy expands iSoftBet’s proprietary portfolio comprising the recently launched Astro …
Asian-focused supplier XIN Gaming has expanded its Asian games portfolio with the addition of four new titles. The localised Asian-themed games comprise HighRoller, Sky Guardians, Video Poker Bonus Deuces Wild and Video Poker Deuce Wild. HighRoller is a five-reel, 20-line slot with free spins, a bonus game and stacked high-paying symbols featuring Japanese adult movie …
Mobile operator LeoVegas has debuted “21 Heads Up”, dubbed as the “fastest card game ever,” in partnership with Frank Andersson, Swedish Wrestler and Olympic medal winner. The game, which combines a rake model similar to online poker, delivers “an unprecedented number of hands per hour” and is described as an extremely fast-paced cross between poker …
Australian Football League Club Carlton is the latest to join the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation (VRGF), turning its back on sports gambling sponsorships under the club’s new administration. Carlton FC (The Blues), who haVE benefited from sponsorship deals with William Hill and Sportingbet in the past, will reportedly sign a three-year sponsorship deal with the …
Software platform provider Connective Games has partnered UK firm FUGA Gaming Technologies (FUGA) for the provision of existing slot content and the development of exclusive slots in the future. FUGA is the exclusive distributor of UMA Entertainment products, already successful in the land based AWP and gaming market. The content, which will be available in …
Researchers at the German Sports University have discussed the results of their timely study on eSports players, given the soaring popularity of the new online gambling vertical with the key millennial demographic. The researchers concluded that professional competitive players in eSports tournaments that can last for many hours would benefit from putting in time to …
Online slots and table games provider Habanero has found inspiration in history for its latest slot, a five reel, 25 pay-line game titled Roman Empire. The game is a medium volatility video slot where there are opportunities to win the rewards through a rich-featured game. A blast of trumpets heralds the arrival of the Colosseum …
In an interview with the publication Vegas Inc. this week, Michael Silberling, chief executive of Affinity Gaming and formerly president of international operations at Caesars Entertainment, opined that the online vertical will continue to grow, and that it does not represent a threat to land-based operators. “Land-based facilities will stay profitable, as people inherently are …
The online contribution to Atlantic City operations in New Jersey continues to grow, with figures from the New Jersey Division for Gaming Enforcement Monday showing that internet gambling win reached $14.7 million, up by 42 percent on February 2015’s $10.4 million. For the month, online poker contributed 13.5 percent of the total, down from the …
Pokerstars and Full Tilt parent group Amaya Inc. has posted a Q4-2015 net loss from continuing operations of Cdn$15.8 million, compared with a Cdn$35.6 million profit in the same period for 2014. Nevertheless, the Reuters news agency reports that “adjusted” quarterly earnings were better-than-expected at Cdn$111.2 million. Revenue rose 14.8 percent to Cdn$389.5 million from …
Online gambling software provider NetEnt has launched five days of employee ideas and inspiration in its NetEnt Innovation Week 2016 initiative. The week aims to unearth new products and platform developments, as well as give NetEnt employees the chance to broaden their workplace horizons through seminars and workshops, along with health and fitness initiatives. Following …
21bet a new online bookmaker, developed in partnership with FSB Technology, has launched into the UK market. The operator promises a “viable alternative to the big boys” with a “no nonsense betting proposition”. “21bet is all about simplicity, fun and providing an outstanding personalised service, with no over-complicated offers or gimmicks,” said Rob Lawson, spokesperson …
Hot on the heels of the launch of a mobile portfolio for Betfred (see previous report) virtual sports from gaming provider Inspired have gone live with bet365 in the Italian market. bet365 is carrying Inspired’s full portfolio of eight Virtual Sports including Football, Horse Racing, Greyhounds and Cars. “The success of Inspired’s Virtual Sports in …
EveryMatrix has integrated a range of social betting solutions from Malta-licensed peer to peer social betting platform Wikibetting. EveryMatrix operators will be able to tailor the social betting solution to their individual needs providing a new player demographic to tap into. “We are pleased to welcome Wikibetting’s solutions to our growing portfolio and we are …
Italian gaming service provider Microgame S.p.A. has reported its highest operating profit in the past five years for the year ending December 31 2015 attributing improved management efficiencies and organic growth as the drivers of the strong results. The company’s key performance highlights included: – A 31 percent increase in revenue amounting to Euro 27 …
Soon to be launched real money gaming app store Betcade has appointed former global vice president of WorldPay and Skrill, Paul Barclay, as general manager of Betcade Europe Ltd. Barclay will lead payments and operations for the company as he drives Betcade’s new office in London.