Our readers will probably recall the efforts of various university computer research departments over the years that have resulted in artificial intelligence (AI) programs capable of playing and winning against human players. Among these has been the University of Alberta’s Cepheus project, which managed to beat one professional but lost to two others in a …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc8SeRmx2nc Despite massive media and political focus on the legality of in-play betting using desktop and mobile devices , the Australian division of William Hill plc has pressed ahead with its promotion of the genre, exhibiting confidence that it is not infringing laws that dictate that such wagering can only be conducted via telephone or …
The Delaware State Lottery has issued its statistics on internet gambling for August, reporting that revenues were the highest this year at $158,980 following a 12 percent increase over the preceding month. However, on a year-on-year comparative basis the news is disappointing, as revenues are down eight percent. August online poker revenues were up on …
Whilst the steam seems to have gone out of efforts in Pennsylvania to license and regulate online gambling despite a flurry of bills and a Senate hearing mid-year (see previous reports), there remains hope that progress may be achieved through the state budget debate. Rep. John Payne, the author of one of the more promising …
The latest research findings of Hamburg-based business intelligence company yStats.com indicate that online gambling globally is steadily growing, with increased use of mobile devices by punters, and that more governments are moving to regulate the practice. The report confirms that consolidation is taking place in a business sense. In its report for 2015 the company …
Chris Eaton, the executive director of the Qatar-based International Centre for Sport Security watchdog, made the startling claim this week that around Euro 1 billion is wagered globally on each English Premier League football game….and that most of the bets are from illegal sources. Talking to media at a meeting in Doha on measures to …
EveryMatrix has launched its newest white label at Caribic Casino.com. The new offer provides a range of NetEnt and Microgaming games along with Live Casino from Evolution Gaming. Ebbe Groes, Chief Executive Officer of EveryMatrix, comments: “We’re happy to launch another casino operator that integrates our fully-managed solutions and payment systems. Our white labels reflect …
https://youtu.be/dwYHW0XH6CM Software developer Zeus Services has released a new pirate-themed slot title “Legend of the Sea”. The game is a 5-reel, 10-payline offer introducing Henry Morgan and Anne Bonney, two pirate characters who lead players throughout the title. Features include a Morgan and Bonney bonus, expanding symbols, multipliers and free spins.
DraftKings was the top advertiser across television last week in the U.S. during the lead up to the kick-off of the NFL season, iSpotTV revealed. The fantasy sports company spent $16,488,346 on 4910 commercial airings in the 7 days ending September 10, 2015, a drive that reportedly netted them a mind boggling one million new …
NYX Gaming Group has launched its proprietary Open Gaming System (NYX OGS) on CaesarsCasino.com for the New Jersey market in an expansion to its existing relationship with Caesars Interactive. The deal, which enables CaesarsCasino.com to launch casino games in both mobile and desktop formats immediately, covers the licensing of 40 NYX proprietary slot titles, including …
Unibet Group said Wednesday all conditions had been met regarding its acquisition of the entire share capital of Nordic and Central European-focused iGame Group (iGame) resulting in the payment of Euro 59 million in cash and completion of the deal. Unibet Group plc will consolidate iGame’s online gambling business in its results as from today …
Virtual sports and mobile games provider Inspired has entered into a brand partnership with boxer Mike Tyson, in collaboration with Pavilion Worldwide, LLC, for the creation of a suite of gaming products for sportsbetting, casino, slots, and social sectors. Inspired will showcase its Rush Boxing with ‘Iron Mike’, an all American Rush Indy Car Racing, …
In anticipation of Ladbrokes plc and Coral’s imminent merger, Ian Bull, chief financial officer of Ladbrokes plc has opted to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. On news of the merger agreement it was agreed that Paul Bowtell, Coral’s chief financial officer, would become Finance Director of the combined business . Bull will remain …
Core Gaming has launched a seventh new game to Sky Vegas in line with its exclusive 20-game development deal with the operator. “Beehive Bedlam Reactors” is based on Sky Games’ interactive TV platform’s social game Beehive Bedlam, one of its most popular offerings for over a decade. It will be exclusive to Sky Vegas until …
Unibet has gone live with a full suite of proprietary table games from UK-headquartered Felt Ltd. The content brings a range of popular games from the North American and European land-based sectors to the online arena and include seven Blackjack sidebet games, such as Perfect Pairs and 21+3, three Poker games and Felt’s unique Double …
The preference of younger gamblers for more interesting games with skill elements has land casino owners scrambling to meet their requirements, an article in the publication The Tucson Sentinel claims this week. “Casinos across the nation are suffering from a generation gap, especially at the slot machines, as young people seek more exotic electronic games …
One of the market leaders in the US daily fantasy sports market, DraftKings, has launched what it claims is the biggest DFS contest yet, with $15 million in prize money and a guaranteed $5 million for the ultimate winner. The contest runs over the first 14 weeks of the current NFL football season and is …
In what appears to be a positive move for New Jersey’s request for a full-bench appeal court re-hearing of its long-running sports betting legalisation issue , the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has given the national sports leagues opposing the state 14 days to file responding briefs. Our readers will recall that …
A bill proposing tough gambling advertising restrictions and carrying reportedly influential support has been presented to the Italian Senate, where politicians will debate the issue within weeks. Industry observers have speculated that the bill is a conservative backlash against a resurgence of marketing activity following online gambling reforms which have implemented a more benevolent tax …
A Twitter comment supporting a mobile gambling advert for operator Fruity King has backfired following a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority in the UK and a finding that it was “offensive”. The thrust of the advert, which appeared in April , was the unpopularity among some Arsenal football fans of club manager Arsene Wenger. …
Betit, the operators of the new and rather quirky Kaboo online casino, have been vigorously pre-marketing the offering for months and have finally launched in beta mode. Unfortunately it appears that software bugs have not been ironed out, and a number of forum posts appeared this week reporting difficulties on the website. Some players are …
Twelve politicians have backed a proposal submitted to the Alþingi, Iceland’s Parliament, by Willum Þór Þórsson of the Progressive Partyoutlining a general legal framework for the regulation of gambling. This is Willum Þór Þórsson’s third bid which if adopted would regulate advertising, implement a licensing system and tax regime along with the introduction of problem …
Italian online operator HitStars.it went live earlier this week on the Malta-headquartered Game Interaction Group Ltd platform. “During the summer we were able to successfully integrate all the work needed to offer players a highly competitive and efficient product,” said Darjo Trobec, marketing manager for HitStars.it. “The new partnership with Game Interaction provides a complete …
According to industry news agency Agimeg.it, the United States heads a “total spend on betting and gaming” list for 2014 with $142.6 billion, followed by China which dipped to $95.4 billion, Japan $29.8 billion and Italy $23.9 billion. Britain ranked fifth with $23.6 billion followed by Australia $20.3 billion, Germany with $14.6 billion, France $13 …