The well-known and respected online gambling researcher Jonathan Parke has been named by The Independent newspaper in what it claims is a conflict of interest issue involving his wife Jane Rigbye – a senior executive at the Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT). The newspaper claims that Parke’s company Sophro Limited benefits from a GBP 750,000 RGT …
Despite controversy over the involvement of its CEO, Greg Pierson and the company itself in the UltimateBet cheating scandal several years ago (see previous reports), Iovation has been awarded a Class 2 licence by the Nevada Gaming Commission on the recommendation of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The reportedly unanimous approval of a licence enables …
Online gambling software and games developer Microgaming has released two new online slot previews, showcasing games that feature Chinese cuisine and a well-known nursery rhyme as themes. Win Sum Dim Sum captures the essence of Chinese cuisine as a backdrop to a 5 reel, 9 line slot that delivers entertainment and opportunities for reward through …
Mr Green and Company AB, a Swedish-listed online casino operator, has reported a strong fourth quarter and improved progress over the full year, highlighting the following performance figures: In the fourth quarter: * Revenue up 15 percent y-o-y at SEK 201.1 million; * EBITDA up 71.2 percent to SEK 29 million, and EBIT of SEK16.8 …
Online gambling software and games provider Playtech has announced a three-year extension to its Deal or No Deal Bingo licensing agreement with Endemol. The agreement notes that Playtech retains the exclusive rights to the brand in the British market, and Playtech has indicated that it intends to further optimise the product for desktop and mobile …
Game Account Network (recently rebranded GAN) has announced another US contract for its Simulated Gaming online gambling product, this time with Atlantic City land and online gambling group (and New Jersey online market leader) Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa. GAN notes that its popular product could be used in licensed and regulated markets such as …
An agreement between virtual sports provider Inspired and the Italian operations of Betclic Everest signed last year (see previous reports) came to fruition this week with the launch of the products on Betclic.it. The operator’s sportsbetting, casino, poker and live dealer action has been augmented by an 11-game virtual sports portfolio that includes Football, Motor …
US interactive entertainment publisher 2K had met its 15 February start date announced in press releases at the start of February, launching NBA 2K16 Road to the Finals – a competition that merges simulation basketball with eSports and culminates over the course of the NBA Finals in June. Players on PlayStation4 computer entertainment system and …
A bill (SB339) seeking to declare daily fantasy sports competitions legal in Indiana has been approved by the state Senate and is now under consideration by the House Public Policy Committee, which is expected to vote the measure forward next week. Among the amendments sought so far by committee members in an initial 90 minute …
The Association of British Bookmakers, a trade association representing UK gambling industry interests, has attacked recent reportage on fixed odds betting machines in The Times newspaper as “little more than a litany of non-evidenced campaign assertions that lacked any proportionality or reference to evidential sources such as gambling prevalence and health surveys.” In an op-ed …
A daily fantasy sports legalisation bill made good progress Thursday, securing approval on a vote of 18 vs. 16 in the state Senate. The bill now moves to the state House of Assembly for further scrutiny and hopefully a vote. The Associated Press news agency reports that the bill clarifies West Virginia law does not …
Vivendi, an integrated media and content group and the major shareholder in French mobile games provider Gameloft with a 30 percent stake, has announced that it intends to offer a public tender for the remaining shares in Gameloft and is prepared to pay Euro 6 a share to acquire them…a 23 percent premium over the …
All Slots online casino has reported – unfortunately with little detail – on a major win on Microgaming’s Major Millions progressive slot. The player, identified only as DM and from an undisclosed location, bet just $3 to hit the $516,468 jackpot whilst playing on her mobile device. She rode her winning streak, scoring several more …
The latest proprietary online penny slot at WinaDay is a wedding-themed game featuring expanding wilds and a pick-me bonus game that awards instant cash prizes. Players on the new slot, titled Wedding Day, can bet as little as seven cents a spin up to a maximum bet of seventy cents by betting from 1 to …
The Cherry online and land gambling group enjoyed a good full year 2015, boosted by a particularly strong fourth quarter in which revenues rose a remarkable 72 percent. Highlights of the company’s Q4 results included: * Group revenue increased by 72 percent to SEK 172.5 million (100.2), with online operations contributing 74 percent (58); * …
Following up on his pledge several weeks ago to resurrect the failed C-290 Cromartin bill on sportsbetting (see previous reports), Canadian Opposition member of parliament Brian Masse launched his Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act in the House of Commons this week as a private member’s bill. Our readers will recall that the Cromartin bill …
The GBP 2.3 million merger between bookmaking groups Ladbrokes and Coral (see previous reports) was the subject of a complaint to the competitions regulator this week by rival William Hill plc, which warned that the enlarged company poses a threat to the market. Reporting on the complaint, The Telegraph newspaper said that William Hill is …
Malta’s online gambling regulator Malta Gaming Authority has a new home following the official opening of the new premises this week by prime minister Dr. Joseph Muscat. The office spans over 2,562 square meters spread over two floors, which will host over 150 employees. The building contains all the facilities needed for MGA to carry …
Australian land and online gambling giant Tatts Group has reported on its fiscal second quarter results, posting a 6.2 percent rise in NPAT (net profit after tax) to AU$147.9 million, thanks mainly to good results from its online wagering and lottery units. Highlights reported by the group included: * Revenue up 6.5 percent to A$1.6 …
Early opinions, comments and media reports from Philadelphia struck a generally pessimistic note Wednesday at the conclusion of New Jersey’s latest judicial appeal on legalised sports betting before the Third Court of Appeals in the US city. A full 12-judge panel officiated at the 90 minute hearing and considered oral arguments from two former U.S. …
A bill clarifying the legal status of daily fantasy sports with the addition of consumer protection regulations was passed by the Virginia General Assembly 79-19 earlier this week. The bill has moved quickly through five Virginia legislative bodies in the last month passing through the Virginia State Senate on a vote in favour of 28-10 …
Betfred head of digital marketing James Shaw has left the company to take up the position of chief marketing officer for UK holiday cottage brand Sykes Cottages. Previous to his most recent position at Betfred, Shaw also served as head of retention for the UK bookmaker.
Australian football league club Richmond FC is the latest to adopt a responsible gambling charter that rebuffs commercial sports betting partnerships. Richmond FC becomes the seventh AFL Victoria football club to opt-in to the charter despite having enjoyed sponsorships with Luxbet and Sportsbetin the past, just three clubs in Victoria currently remain open to commercial …
Mobile real-money and social games provider Gaming Realms has conditionally sold-off its third party driven platform website properties, for a total consideration of GBP 2.9 million allowing it to focus on its proprietary Grizzly-driven platform. The agreements detail the sale of the Iceland Bingo IP to Black Spark and the disposal of white label assets …