The digital vertical again performed strongly in the half-yearly report of UK land and online gambling major Rank Group plc, achieving revenue growth of 16 percent and operating profits up 75 percent year-on-year. Rank posted its six month results for the period ended December 31, noting the following high points: * H1 operating profit up …
UK-based Colossus Bets, which claims to offer the world’s biggest football and sports jackpots, has signed an agreement with ONEworks for the distribution of Colossus Bets’ pools betting products. The agreement will see ONEworks integrating Colossus Bets pools into its platform and making those pools available to ONEworks licensees. Bernard Marantelli, founder and CEO of …
Online gambling games distributor Vermantia has launched content with a further Italian operator, Isibet.it, which will distribute Vermantia’s virtual games to online partner websites, and new websites planned for February. A company statement reports that the initial portfolio includes football, greyhound and horse racing, with cycling and motor racing planned soon. Fabio Massimo Molinari, Vermantia’s …
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a key political ally of land casino baron Sheldon Adelson in his attempts to ban online gambling in the United States, appeared to show his bias on the issue during confirmation hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee this week for proposed US Attorney General Loretta Lynch. Graham, who is the sponsor for …
A joint federal task force comprising the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Homeland Security has been active in Oregon and several other states in pursuit of illegal online gambling and possible drug offences. Eight persons of Asian descent have so far been arrested on charges of illegal online gambling, money laundering and …
Lawmakers in Minnesota have renewed their attempts to stop state lottery director Ed Van Petten’s so far successful online product offerings, which they claim should have been referred to them for approval before launch (see previous reports). Van Petten, backed by governor Mark Dayton, says he has acted within his mandate. Last year a similar …
The immigration authorities in the Philippines are working on deportation orders for some 73 foreign nationals hailing from China, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, America, Australia, Singapore, and South Korea following an online gambling ring bust by the police in Makati. The raid followed a tip-off from an anonymous member of the public. Immigration officials told local …
Five Playtech-powered casinos are reportedly readying their exit from the German market amid uncertain regulatory conditions. Casino.com, LesAcasino.com, SlotsHeaven.com, Club 777.com and MansionCasino.com will reportedly close registrations from new Germany-based players as of February 1, 2015. In a renewed clamp down on illegal operators, a Munich court recently fined a player Euro 2100 for playing …
One of the Republican Party’s biggest cash donors, land casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, was in Washington DC earlier this month for briefings by the politicians, illustrating once again how influential big money is in US politics. The publication Town Hall reports that the private briefing was with Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee and …
DraftKings, Inc., reportedly the second largest daily fantasy sports company in the United States, has announced a partnership with NFL franchise the Pittsburgh Steelers. DraftKings will provide fantasy sports competitions and opportunities for fans to engage with the team, including tickets to games, VIP events and experiences as a result of the deal. Additionally, DraftKings …
Champion Chase sponsor Betway has inked a series of major British racing partnerships as the online sportsbook and gaming company continues its investment in the sport. Starting with the traditional Flat season curtain-raiser, the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster on 28th March, Betway is also lending its name to the Chester Cup at the course’s popular …
Rival Gaming’s latest video slot title “Whale O’ Winnings” is a 50-line, 5-reel video slot set under the sea. Players have the opportunity to win sunken cash and treasure as they flip the reels featuring icons that include urchins, sand dollars, clams, life preservers, Whale O’Winnings, the Sea Lion and Dolphin. The main character Whale …
A PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) study commissioned by the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) was presented to Portugal’s Commission for Economy and Public Works, estimating Euro 20 million additional revenue on a gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax regime for online sporting bets until 2018 as opposed to the current proposal of a tax regime based on betting turnover …
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 …