Gaming technology provider Genii has partnered with Tain, adding more than 130 new casino games to the platform and solutions supplier’s portfolio. Tain significantly expands its casino portfolio offering to its operators with Genii’s suite of interactive games, including the revolutionary Spin 16 titles. Powered by patented technology that utilises the full area of touchscreen …
The latest numbers from Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau show that the decline in gambling revenues continued in Macau during July, falling 34.5 percent on a year-on-year comparison basis to 18.6 billion patacas (US$2.3 billion) and hovering around five-year lows as wealthy Chinese punters continued to stay away. Analysts pointed out that the decline …
The Malta Gaming Authority’s action in suspending the online gambling licenses of several companies last week following an Italian police investigation into organised crime, money laundering and fraud activity (see previous reports) took a new turn over the weekend, when three of the suspended operators threatened the regulator with legal action. Local media reported that …
Police in Kuching, capital of the Malaysian state of Sarawak on Borneo, have reported the arrest of 24 individuals during two raids on internet gambling dens. A police spokesman told local media that personnel from the state Anti-Vice, Gaming and Gangsterism Unit (D7) took part in the raids on a warehouse and a shophouse in …
With the 2016 presidential election fever gathering momentum in the United States, several influential donors have thrown their financial weight behind New Jersey governor Chris Christie, one of several candidates vying for the Republican nomination. The Washington DC publication Politico reported Friday that a super PAC (political action committee) backing Christie received $11 million dollars, …
The start of the English football Premier League season next week will also see the launch of a new football-centric integrated advertising campaign by UK online betting exchange Betfair, the publication Campaign Live reports. The campaign has been developed by the Cubo advertising agency under the title “More to Play For” theme and is the …
Daily fantasy sports market leader DraftKings announced Friday that it is to partner with 27 Major League Baseball teams to further expand into fantasy baseball. The deal includes exclusive content on the DraftKings iPhone application and integration with Major League Baseball’s At Bat app. The iPhone app will notify players when one of their hitters …
The famous English Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur has signed a sponsorship deal with fantasy sports company Mondogoal which will see the latter becoming the club’s official fantasy sport partner and developer of an exclusive Spurs-branded fantasy football game for supporters around the world. Due to launch before the start of the new Premier …
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) Europe has announced the appointment as business development manager of former Paddy Power head of compliance, Garret Greene. In his new role, Greene is responsible for managing and supporting clients as well as bringing in new companies for GLI audit and testing. Greene holds a Master’s degree from University College Cork …
The Prague Posts reports that the Czech government has approved tougher regulations on gambling and online gambling, including tax hikes that go as high as 35 percent. “The government today adopted important instruments for more consistent regulation of gambling in our country. This is yet another important fulfilled pledge from the government’s policy statement,” said …
The Montreal-based online gambling group Amaya Inc. has advised that it has completed the sale of subsidiaries Chartwell Technology and Cryptologic to the NYX Gaming Group, which has agreed to pay $150 million in cash and shares for the two veteran online gambling firms. Based on the terms of the deal, NYX takes full ownership …
Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment, a major European online gambling group, made a move on the Italian retail betting sector this week, announcing a collaborative brand-licensing deal with Italian retail supplier Obiettivo 2016 at a press conference in Rome. The agreement permits Obiettivo 2016 to use the Bwin brands in Italy, with an initial plan to penetrate …
The $885 million acquisition of Big Fish Games and an entry into the social casino market (see previous reports) has worked well for US racing group Churchill Downs Inc., which posted its second quarter results earlier this week. CEO Bill Carstanjen singled out the online and mobile operations of the group for praise as the …
Online gambling group Bet365 has dipped its toe in the daily fantasy sport water with a new promo coinciding with the start of the new UK Premier football season. The company invites its players to celebrate the new season by playing fantasy football with bet365 Poker, urging them to collect coins, build a dream team …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXHwjclOJyk The famous seafarers and raiders in antiquity, the Vikings, form the animated theme of the next online slot from Yggsdrasil, titled Vikings Go Wild. The new 5 reel 25 pay-line game is due for release August 27 and features Wilds and Sticky Wilds, up to 24 Free Spins, Scatters and a Treasure Chest Bonus …
Virtual content provider Vermantia has inked a deal with Italian operator EuroBet which will see Vermantia virtual content distributed to the Italian company’s Retail, Mobile and Online networks. The initial rollout will include football, greyhound and horse racing, with plans for cycling, motor racing and table tennis in the near future.
Lottery and gambling systems provider Intralot has acquired a 35 percent stake in digital gambling platform provider bit8 for an undisclosed consideration. Intralot said in a statement Thursday that the agreement will boost its digital sportsbetting and gaming services, and revealed that the company has further secured a first option to increase its stake by …
IGT has released an online version of its popular Firehouse Hounds land slot, which is now available in desktop and mobile form as a 5 reel, 30 pay-line game. The online version retains the classic feel of the original, with an amusing theme based on animated firefighting Dalmatian dogs and a key Wild Fire feature …
The Isle of Man, already home to a flourishing online gambling industry, could well see more companies relocating or starting up on the island following news of a new government initiative to attract corporates. Chief Minister Allan Bell this week announced the creation of a new Enterprise Development Fund to support local businesses and encourage …
Coingaming.io, a software provider for white-label Bitcoin casino solutions, announced Thursday that it has launched its Bitcoin-only sportsbook product ahead of the forthcoming English Premiership football season, which starts on August 8th 2015. The sportsbook solution will offer several unique opportunities for bitcoin gaming operators, and has been designed and built in-house to maximise profits …
The mystery of where former Isle of Man e-Gaming Development and Director of e-Business Peter Greenhill’s next job will be has been solved with the news that he is to remain on the island, joining the international trust and corporate services provider, Equiom, as head of e-Business with effect from October 2015. His responsibilities at …
The Danish online casino operator Spilnu.dk has announced an operating profit of GBP 5.6 million after publishing its financial results for 2014. The 79 percent rise in profit is attributed to the introduction of a new fully-responsive website towards the end of the year, which has improved the user experience and boosted game sessions by …
Imagine this scenario: You’re an online progressive slot fan playing on the RealTime Gaming-powered Spirit of the Incas game when all hell breaks loose and you are informed you’ve just hit a $1,684,999.60 jackpot. But the elation and shock quickly turn to dismay and anxiety when your account is locked by the operator, Jackpot Capital. …
The Montreal-based online gambling group Amaya Inc., has announced a planned debt refinancing initiative designed to reduce its debt burden. “Amaya intends to refinance certain of its outstanding long-term indebtedness which it incurred to partially finance the August 1, 2014 acquisition of the PokerStars and Full Tilt businesses,” a company statement advises. “The Corporation expects …