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Pala Casino executes New Jersey soft launch

19 Nov 2014

The latest arrival on the New Jersey internet gambling scene – Pala Interactive’s new Pala Casino.com, has just undergone a soft launch and is seeking players to participate in its test phase under a Division of Gaming Enforcement transactional waiver. To comply with local regulations, Pala Interactive, which is headed by former Bwin.Party CEO Jim …

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Ontario and Quebec in online gambling talks

19 Nov 2014

With the launch of its own provincially licensed and regulated online gambling enterprise imminent, Canada’s Ontario province has revealed that it has been in talks with the province of Quebec regarding matters of mutual internet gambling interest. The Sun newspaper reports that the discussions have included measures to keep out unlicensed operators by providing safe …

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Adelson pushes back on internet gambling

19 Nov 2014

There are signs this week that Sheldon Adelson’s Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling is moving up a gear amid reports that political attempts to push a banning bill through the US House of Representatives in the dying moments of the current Congressional session have failed (see previous reports). Neither the tactics nor the message appear …

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UK Gambling Commission set fund protection ratings

18 Nov 2014

The UK Gambling Commission has published an information category on how consumers can identify licenced operators’ self-assessed “Levels of Protection” in relation to customer funds. Operators licenced by the Gambling Commission have until December 31, 2014 to assess themselves against three categories of protection for customer funds: basic, medium and high. The three categories comprise: …

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CIE makes senior online gambling appointment

18 Nov 2014

Leon Thomas, former managing director of Tombola, has been named vice president and general manager of regulated online gambling at Caesars Interactive Entertainment. Thomas will oversee marketing, casino, poker and operational functions for CIE while also developing, leading and driving strategic and operational initiatives across CIE’s regulated real-money online gaming operations. Prior to his three …

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Bitcoin platform provider takes on Play’n Go games

18 Nov 2014

Coingaming.io, the leading platform provider specialising in the provisioning of Bitcoin crypto currency solutions for the iGaming sector has revealed that it has integrated Play’n Go casino games for Bitcoin gaming operators. Under the agreement Coingaming.io is permitted to supply Play’n Go’s full range of 70+ premium casino games for desktop and HTML5 mobile games …

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New slot just out from Yggdrasil

18 Nov 2014

A new 5 reel, 20 pay-line slot is currently reaching Yggsdrasil online gambling software licensees. Titled Cazino Zeppelin, the game has high variance and is feature-rich with Free Spins, a Five Reel Wild Bonus, Transfer Wilds and Sticky Wilds, all wrapped in a rather zany theme with great sound effects.

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Betfair strikes deal with Golden Nugget AC

18 Nov 2014

Betfair will move its New Jersey online gaming operation to the Golden Nugget Atlantic City after striking a deal with Landry’s this week. Golden Nugget Atlantic City will now offer two online casinos to those eligible to play in New Jersey, GoldenNuggetCasino.com and BetfairCasino.com, both of which will operate independently under Golden Nugget’s Internet gaming …

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Tipp3 extends Austrian football partnership

18 Nov 2014

Betting operator Tipp3 has extended its long-term sports betting partnership with the Österreichische Fußball-Bundesliga (OFB), saying the extension of the sponsorship is especially important in view of the company’s planned international expansion. The company, who will continue to serve as the Austrian Football Association’s exclusive sports betting partner, will also enjoy advertising and marketing opportunities …

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Edict eGaming in content supply deal with Mr Green

18 Nov 2014

Edict eGaming GmbH is providing a selection of Merkur slot games for Mr Green’s online casino player base following an agreement inked earlier this month. The games, delivered through Edict’s newly developed Game Bridge, offers large operators the opportunity to integrate ten well known Merkur slot titles via an API to their game portfolio. Titles …

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Tapinator acquires social casino company

18 Nov 2014

The 2013 founded, New York-based mobile gaming developer Tapinator has acquired InAppFuel (IAF), a social casino company that powers the casino functionality for a number of application developers on mobile platforms. Currently powering Metamoki, Five-O-Poker, DreamQuest Games and GameMasons among others, InAppFuel offers a minigame software kit that allows developers to integrate casino-style games such …

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William Hill expands Openbet partnership

18 Nov 2014

William Hill has entered into a new three-year partnership with Openbet, an extension to its already long-standing relationship with the company. Under the terms of the new agreement, the partnership will focus on collaboration and closer working practices to provide greater technological flexibility in the delivery of William Hill’s sports betting and gaming offers. Jeremy …

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Taxpayers alliance opposes attempt to ban U.S. online gambling

18 Nov 2014

Hard on the heels of veteran politician Rand Paul’s condemnation of federal attempts to ban almost all US online gambling (see previous  report) comes another op-ed in support, this one written by Michi Iljazi, an executive with the Taxpayers Protection Alliance. In his op-ed in the Washington publication The Hill, Iljazi calls for consistency from …

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New Jersey woman wins major online jackpot

18 Nov 2014

A New Jersey woman, Cathy Ruela of Morris County, has scored a major jackpot at the Harrahs online casino, collecting the biggest win since New Jersey online gambling was legalised a year ago. Playing the “Millionaire Genie” slot on the night of November 6 she hit a $1,334,641 jackpot. “I’d always play $20 here, $20 …

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Why the online gambling banning bill stalled

18 Nov 2014

The publication Human Events has thrown more light on the reasons behind the House Judiciary Committee’s decision Monday not to progress Rep. Jason Chaffetz’s online gambling bill through the “lame duck” remaining session of the current Congress. The publication reveals that in the week after the midterm elections earlier this month, the House Republican leadership …

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Online gambling safe from congressional ‘lame duck’ sessions?

18 Nov 2014

John Pappas, the usually well-informed executive director of the Poker Players Alliance, has revealed that the House Judiciary Committee will not advance the Restoration of America’s Wire Act banning online gambling in the ‘lame duck’ session as Congress winds down in the current season. Pappas noted on Twitter: “Inside info, planned Internet #poker hearing in …

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Summary judgements sought in New Jersey betting case

18 Nov 2014

It seems that lawyers for New Jersey and the national sports leagues have similar strategies if different perspectives in the legal wrangle over the legalisation of sports betting in New Jersey (see previous reports). Both have approached the court with requests for a summary judgment in the case, in which Judge Michael Shipp is due …

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New CEO for Intralot

18 Nov 2014

International lottery and games provider Intralot has announced the appointment of Antonis Kerastaris as Group CEO following the retirement of Constantinos Antonopoulos, effective today (Tuesday). Antonopoulos will remain vice-chairman of the Board of Directors, the company said. Kerastaris was formally CFO at Intralot, a position to which he was appointed in January this year. Prior …

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DerbyJackpot has attracted 200,000 players

18 Nov 2014

DerbyJackpot, an online betting enterprise launched by Giddy Apps across 37 US states last year is delivering the goods for its owners; it has attracted 200,000 new young players to horse racing and has handled over $10 million in wagers so far. The concept combines the appeal of online gaming, social media and horse racing, …

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Better earnings predicted at Paddy Power

18 Nov 2014

The international land and online gambling group Paddy Power plc has posted a trading update for the period 1 July to 16 November 2014, reporting that it anticipates increased full year earnings. Management reports that in the second half of the year to date, strong revenue growth has continued in all group businesses, which are …

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Jump or Fall partners Cashplay

17 Nov 2014

Monetisation platform CashPlay has signed its latest game development studio, Georgia-based Jump or Fall. Jump or Fall, which was founded in 2013 and comprises a small team of developers, created titles including RPS Defense and Don’t Touch My Planet on the iOS Platform. Their two latest titles, Sudoku Tournament and Coffin Rush, with integrated real …

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Veteran U.S. politician criticises Adelson banning attempt

17 Nov 2014

Veteran US libertarian politician and three-times presidential candidate Ron Paul has criticised efforts funded by the billionaire land casino mogul Sheldon Adelson to ban most forms of internet gambling in the United States, writing in a widely published op-ed article that Adelson is using the nation’s legislative process and his political influence to “turn his …

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Microgaming signs exclusive supplier deal with Rabcat

17 Nov 2014

The Isle of Man-based online gambling software provider Microgaming has inked a long-term exclusive deal to supply Rabcat-developed games to its network of operators. Microgaming’s relationship with Rabcat began in 2012 when the company became a development partner on the Quickfire platform. The agreement secures Microgaming as the exclusive distributor of Rabcat games going forward, …

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NYX signs up Finnplay for OGS platform

16 Nov 2014

Finnplay, the Finland-based e-gaming platform provider, has announced that it has signed a deal to integrate NYX Gaming Group’s slot and casino content platform, NYX OGS as part of its offering. Martin Prantner, chief executive of Finnplay said: “Gaming continues to be one of the fastest growing product categories in the online gambling market. However …

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