Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has reappointed Nevada State Gaming Control Board Chairman A.G. Burnett and member Shawn Reid to a further four-year term. Burnett (45) was appointed to the role of Chairman in October 2012. Prior to that, he served as a Member of the GCB, appointed in January 2011. “I am proud to continue …
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has sanctioned Take That Ltd for three issues surrounding the promotion of the EuroMillions and UK National Lotteries games as well as Geo24 for advertising surrounding its GeoLotto game. The ASA received one complaint from WagerPod Ltd regarding three Take That Ltd-owned websites promoting the EuroMillions and UK National …
The Singapore government Media Development Authority has provided further details on the nation’s Remote Gambling Act, scheduled to come into force on February 2 this year. Whilst the Act outlaws online gambling, it does not cover those games in which players do not win cash prizes, the Authority explained to local reporters. And online games …
Local media reports from the Netherlands mention a Euro 180,000 fine for unauthorised online gambling imposed on the ComeOn internet casino group. This is the second report of a heavy fine being imposed on an internet gambling group; late last year the Kansspelautoriteit (gambling regulator) whacked Imperial E-Club Limited with a Euro 200,000 fine (see …
The Turks and Caicos Islands-registered Miami Vice Casino has opened its virtual doors this week, providing online and mobile gambling powered by a variety of game suppliers, and with Bitcoin denominated cybercurrency transactions. In a press statement, the company points out that because it is a Bitcoin only operation, players can both deposit and withdraw …
Social gaming software developer Akamon Entertainment, has launched a new range of social casino games under the title Viva! Bingo and Slots. The range includes games likely to appeal to punters in Latin America and southern Europe, such as Bingo, VideoBingo and Slots games. Viva! Bingo and Slots was developed collaboratively by the Tel Aviv, …
Through its subsidiary online casino Mr Green Ltd, the Stockholm-listed internet gambling group Mr Green & Co has entered into an agreement with the owners of Mybet Italia srl under which Mr Green will acquire the operations of Mybet Italia srl. A company spokesman said the purpose of the move is to support Mr Green …
Australian gambling group Tabcorp Holdings Limited announced Wednesday that it has successfully reached agreement on a long-term media rights deal for New South Wales thoroughbred racing, which provides certainty for the next ten years. Group subsidiary Sky Channel Pty Ltd ( t/a ‘Sky Racing’), will have the domestic and international media rights, as well as …
If you’re in wintry London next week for the ICE show you may be surprised to come across a genuine Arabian racing camel wandering around on the afternoon of February 4. The $10,000 camel is part of some imaginative promotional activity by the marketers at the Global Bet software developer, who will be promoting new …
International Game Technology (IGT) delivered its first quarter fiscal year 2015 results Wednesday reporting a 17 percent decline in total revenues despite an extra week compared to the same period last year. First Quarter 2015 results compared to Q1/2014 include: – A total revenue decrease of 17 percent to $451 million – Net income decreased …
New titles from Microgaming set for release in February include the titles Lucky Firecracker, Cricket Star and Golden Era along with HTML5 games Secret Admirer and Vegas Single Deck Blackjack Gold Series. The Chinese New Year-themed “Lucky Firecracker” features glowing Chinese paper lanterns, fireworks, sparklers and traditional symbols across its five reels. It’s a 243 …
The Intertain Group revealed today (Tuesday) it is in advanced discussions regarding a significant acquisition of certain assets of an unnamed third party, who the rumour mill speculates may be the Gamesys Group founded by Noel Haydn. Should the acquisition prove successful, as it’s still subject to the finalisation of definitive documentation and approval of …
A new virtual football product is set for launch early February from Inspired. “Rush Football 2” is tipped to deliver life-like HD graphics to provide for an immersive player experience offering 30 bet markets. The title joins a portfolio of 11 sports and 4 numbers games. Players will have a choice of single game and …
In its 25th anniversary year, Malta-based gaming operator Interwetten reported better than expected growth in 2014 despite the company’s exit from key markets including Belgium and Italy. Key performance highlights for the 2014 fiscal year include: – A rise in betting turnover of 15 percent to Euro 800 million – Gross gaming revenue of Euro …
A new content supply deal between Leander Games and Betsson will see the integration of Leander’s proprietary content via its LeGa gaming platform. Betsson will also receive third party content via LeGa from Nektan and Core Gaming. Under the terms of the agreement, Leander Games will also modernise an additional seven games for Dutch-facing Oranje …
Relatively new casino game developer, GameART, has released a series of 25 slot games that include titles such as Bushido Code, Wolf Quest, Wild Dolphin, Venetia, Treasure Reef, Thai Dragon, Phoenix Princess, Mystic Riches and King of Time amongst others. The company is an independent online casino software provider and developer catering to both the …
Michigan Lottery spokesman Jeff Holyfield told local media this week that the Lottery’s sally into the online gaming sector last year has so far proved to be a success, with 87,000 players opening online gaming accounts and encouraging sales of tickets via mobile and internet channels. The system, launched with minimal fanfare in August last …
Veteran Nevada and Washington DC politician Jon Porter, a long-time supporter of legalised online gambling in the United States, will lobby the interests of the Gibraltar-based online gambling group 888 Holdings, the Washington publication The Hill reported Monday. Porter is also working on gambling issues for Affinity Gaming and LottoInteractive. Porter’s lobbying company Porter Gordon …
Scandinavian operated online casino Casumo will take on Play’n GO’s entire range of premium gaming content to strengthen its current offering. “We believe that our games will work well in the innovative framework that Casumo provides to their players,” commented Robert Skogh, Business Development Director at Play’n GO. “Last year we released 25 new games …
Sports betting services supplier Metric Gaming will integrate its flagship in-play betting product SuperLive into Hattrick Sports Group’s gaming platform, following a licensing deal announced this week. SuperLive deploys HTML5 and push technology to offer live sports betting on a myriad of in-game events as the game plays out. “We have every expectation that this …
According to legal firm Pinsent Mason, a German Blackjack player has been fined 70 days wages and around Euro 64 000 by a Munich District Court for illegally gambling on an unnamed UK-based website. The player claimed ignorance, saying he/she did not know it was illegal to play on the foreign website, however, the Judge …
OpenBet has partnered with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) to deploy its Promote system in the land casino environment. Promote has been integrated to a large 12-screen display to create a cinematic-style experience at the Starlight Casino venue in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. The new screen will completely change the customer experience within …
Online and mobile gambling games developer Kiron Interactive has partnered with distribution and broadcast expert Vermantia to set up the first pan-African satellite channel dedicated to virtual games. The service will showcase Kiron’s virtual games portfolio, including horses, dogs, football, motor-racing and cycling, with plans to introduce other virtual sports and number games – including …
Online sports betting content firm Sportradar has acquired the exclusive eight year rights to collect and distribute official German Handball League data to its betting industry and media clients following a partnership agreement signed last week. The Sportradar agreement covers both the first and second divisions of the HBL, along with the DHB Cup, the …