The British media reported Monday that GVC, thwarted in its attempt with Amaya Gaming to acquire Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment (see previous reports) is mulling a solo re-offer despite the apparent preference by Bwin for the 888 Holdings bid. But going it alone without Amaya’s cash will entail a major fund raising drive, which GVC is …
The latest annual report from the British Columbia Lottery Corporation reveals that online gambling operations, although still very small compared to overall BCLC commercial activity, grew by almost 20 percent year-on-year in 2014. The PlayNow.com online gambling site delivered revenues of Cdn$109.1 million from a base of 360,000 online punters. During the year the operation …
The issue of online gambling legalisation in South Africa – on the table for the past decade – continues to generate media interest as politicians argue for and against regulation and licensing….and the authorities mull ways to curtail the activity. In the latest development it seems that the National Gambling Board is taking action whilst …
The New Jersey online casino market added another brand Monday with the launch Mohegan Sun Casino.com, an offshoot of the famous US land casino. The new operation is the result of a collaborative deal with Resorts and uses the same NYX i-gaming platform and New Jersey licence, reports the publication PlayNJ. NYX Gaming has also …
A combination of vacation time and staying awake due to a new pet led to a Swedish online punter scoring a Euro 4,583,260 progressive jackpot on NetEnt’s popular Mega Fortune slot last weekend. Fifty-something player Agnetha from Gothenburg was on vacation but awake late at night due to a new puppy in the family when …
Baccarat, traditionally a major earner for Macau casinos due to its popularity with Chinese high rollers, has seen a serious year-on-year decline in Q2-2015, according to official statistics. Gaming revenue from the game decreased 42.2 percent over the quarter to MOP31.57 billion, the largest drop in percentage terms since the fourth quarter of 2005. VIP …
Irish online bookmaker BetBright is sponsoring the Mirror Fantasy Football iTeam app for the upcoming 2015-16 Premier League and Champions League seasons. The app is a free download allowing players to create their own iTeam from which they can set up private leagues and challenge their friends. It features real-time transfers, a live and interactive …
US interactive media firm, RockYou, has clinched a licensing deal for MavenHut’s Solitaire Arena and Solitaire 3 Arena, the popular cross-platform games for iOS, Android, and Facebook. “These are more classic titles that we can enable to live on and engage our users with for years to come, while we continue expanding our mobile reach …
Caliber Comics has entered into a new IP agreement with UK developer 1X2 Gaming for the production of a range of online slot games. The agreement will enable 1X2 Gaming to offer the exclusive release of four themed slots from the Caliber Comic series with more exclusive releases to follow. “Deadworld”, based on Caliber’s zombie …
Sunderland AFC is Betfair’s latest sponsorship partner for the UK market. Betfair is the Barclays Premier League Club’s fourth sponsorship partner ahead of the 2015-16 season which provides access to Sunderland’s LED screens and interview backdrops.
Australian operator TAB.com.au’s betting information and markets will be integrated into a new app developed by technology provider Sprylogics. Under a mutually exclusive agreement, the new version of the BreakingSports app will be offered to the Australian sports betting market. In addition to the current sports available on the current BreakingSports app, the new version …
Panbet-owned online betting operator Marathonbet has been named UK betting partner to Premier League football club Liverpool FC. Marathonbet joins the club’s suite of regional betting brands, which include 188BET and Comeon!. The three-year deal will afford Marathonbet access to Liverpool’s fan base through stadium branding at Anfield and a digital presence on the popular …
Online gambling marketing company XLMedia, which operates websites driving players to online casino operators, has published a trading update for the half year to end June 2015, noting that it is on track to deliver full year numbers in line with expectations. Highlights of the update include H1-2015 revenues up 83 percent to $36.4 million, …
Merger negotiations which began in June this year between Gala Coral and Ladbrokes are about to bear fruit, according to the London publication CityAM, which reported Monday that an announcement on the deal is expected this week. The merger of the second and third largest gambling groups in the UK would create a powerhouse worth …
The latest online gambling numbers from the Delaware Lottery show that in June online poker delivered a small y-o-y gain, but internet casino gambling declined. The state’s three online poker providers took in $30,675, a 21.8 percent decline on the preceding month’s $39,245, but an almost 20 percent increase when compared with June 2014, when …
Paddy Power has averted another advertising uproar on its provocative advertising strategy by scrapping a new billboard scheduled to promote betting on the Ashes – a traditional cricketing clash between England and Australia. It appears that a lone Twitter post from one Andrew Bloch triggered the coverage, which UK media has picked up on through …
The owners of Casino Saga, an online company developed by the same innovative team that created Casumo, is to rebrand next month to Casino Heroes following a “request” from the King group, which operates the massive Candy Crush Saga franchise. The title Casino Saga was appropriate to the theme of the online casino, which features …
The perils of launching online casinos have perhaps been illustrated again with the demise of Nexx Edge casino after only a few months of operations. Earlier this month players logging in to the casino were abruptly advised in a website notice that it has closed down, and that all player accounts and funds had been …
Bigger is better was the message 888 Holdings execs gave to media and analysts following the announcement that the company’s GBP 898 million offer to buy a controlling interest in Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment had been accepted (see previous report). CEO Brian Mattingley told Reuters that size and resources enabled companies to better exploit opportunities and …
The Spanish regulator DGOA has released statistics for 2014, showing that the number of Spanish punters playing on Spain-licensed sites has increased by 1.7 million; from 2.2 million to 3.9 million at the end of 2014. 51.7 percent of active players were new sign-ups, with 87 percent of them males, predominantly in the 18 to …
After a successful year in which he achieved all but one of the targets he had been set by the board of directors, Betfair CEO Breon Corcoran pocketed a GBP 10 million bonus, previously agreed when he joined the company (then in disarray) back in 2012. The bonus is over and above his remuneration package, …
Irish online bookmaker BetBright is adding Betradar’s whole suite of virtual sports to its portfolio, starting with Virtual Football for mobile and desktop. Noel Hayes, director of sportsbook at BetBright, said: “Virtual sports betting has become an important element in bookmaking offers.This release will benefit our customers who can take advantage of an always on, …
The famous English football club Liverpool FC has signed a three year sponsorship deal with online betting company Marathonbet, which now becomes the club’s official regional betting partner. Marathon will gain access to club players, along with brand promotion in the club’s historic Anfield stadium, and through social gaming and digital channels. Marathonbet head of …
Online casino software provider SkillOnNet has rolled out live dealer casino games from Evolution Gaming. The full suite of live casino games, including live roulette, blackjack, baccarat and Casino Hold’em will be featured on major online casino brands such as Mega Casino, PlayMillion Casino, EUcasino and SlotsMagic, providing players with access to a large number …