A casino worker’s union fighting against the Trump Taj Mahal termination of collectively agreed benefits in order to avoid bankruptcy has launched an appeal against a court’s decision last week to allow the termination (see previous reports). A union legal spokesman revealed Thursday that the appeal would be lodged in a Delaware federal district court …
The Swedish online gambling group Betsson AB has posted another impressive set of quarterly results, highlighting the following points from its activities in the third quarter of 2014: * Revenue increased by 30 percent to SEK 782.1 (603.4) million – the highest quarterly figure yet; * Organic growth of 16 percent in the quarter; * …
High 5 Games has announced the launch of an initial ten games from its inventory with New Jersey online casino operator Golden Nugget Casino.com – the software company’s third New Jersey client. A High 5 spokesman said Thursday that the initial game launch includes a selection of the company’s most popular slot titles including The …
Veteran online gambling website CasinoRoom has relaunched after an extensive revamp that includes a sci-fi space theme in which players are invited on a trip to the stars with intergalactic missions, the chance to gather experience points, collect free spin rewards and unlock trophies in a vast casino galaxy. The Malta-licensed casino offers bingo, live …
The US national sports leagues’ request for a court injunction against New Jersey’s new laws permitting sports betting at intrastate racetracks and casinos (see previous reports) has been quickly opposed by the New Jersey Attorney General’s office, the state’s thoroughbred horsemen, and the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority. These organisations all filed motions in …
Playtech has inked a deal with personalisation and optimisation provider Dynamic Yield that will enable it to offer an enhanced service platform to its licensee operators, allowing them to create a better and more relevant real-time playing experience for their customers. Dynamic Yield technology additionally boosts marketing by displaying real-time personalised banners on advertising and …
Swedish online gambling software provider Net Entertainment has posted pre-release publicity on its next big branded slot, a twenty first century take on the popular 1930’s movie theme “The Invisible Man”. Licensed from Universal Studios, the new 5-reel, 3-row, 20-line (fixed) win-both-ways video slot is feature-rich with Re-Spins, Free Spins, Wild substitutions, Walking Wilds and …
From all appearances, there’s strong language and plenty of violence in a new gambling movie starring Mark Wahlberg and titled ‘The Gambler’. In preparation for the film’s release on December 19, the producers have posted a video on Youtube here: The film, which also stars veteran actress Jessica Lange, is directed by Rupert Wyatt and …
One-time gaming giant Atari was economical with its words this week in making a brief announcement that it plans to launch its new social casino Atari Jackpots next (November) month in both desktop and iOS-Android mobile versions. The new casino, which has been developed in partnership with FlowPlay, will feature a mix of casino games …
An attempt by the Italian tax authorities to claim tax on the offshore winnings of an Italian player failed in the European Court of Justice this week, when the Court found that double taxation was contrary to Article 56 of EU principles and treaties. The publication Courthouse News Service reports that Italian online punters Cristiano …
The Swedish online gambling software provider Net Entertainment has posted its Q3-2014 results, showcasing continued strong growth from existing customers, and several new licensees. CEO Per Eriksson said Thursday that the quarter represented another record in Net Entertainment’s reliable good performance, with seven new licensee agreements and solid underlying growth from existing clientele. “Game transactions …
The UK and land betting group Ladbrokes has had a tough time of it over the past few years, but its latest Q3-2014 results posted Thursday show sufficient signs of improvement to give hope to investors. The results cover the three month period ended September 30, showcasing encouraging growth in revenue and profits, and highlighting …
CrowdGather Inc. subsidiary Plaor Inc has extended its existing licensing agreement with Chicago-based independent game developer 2 By 2 Gaming for a fifth video slot title in its Mega Fame Casino & Slots social casino. Social gamers will be able to play “Riches of the Sea”, a 5-reel mermaid undersea-themed video slot, in the first …
International trade body, Gaming Standards Association (GSA), has grown its membership by eight with the addition of Australian company’s eBet Gaming Systems, Reel Time Gaming, and Amtek Corporation. US firms Interblock and LT Game along with Austrian company Greentube and Czech firm Amtek Apollo Soft have also signed up to the association. In related news, …
Slotland has launched its latest proprietary video slot title “Gods of Egypt”, a five-reel, 31-payline offer featuring a “pick me” bonus game. This title features Anubis as the Scatter symbol and Ra as the Sticky Wild symbol. The bonus game is set in a pharaoh’s tomb where players are tasked to pick objects to reveal …
Playtech has delivered its Interim Management Statement for the three months ended September 30, 2014 (Q3/2014) along with a trading update. The company said it continues its solid footing, with growth in this set of results representing its strongest ever quarterly performance. Key performance indicators for the third quarter period include: – Cash and cash …
The next KPMG sponsored Isle of Man eGaming Summit will include an impressive lineup of expert speakers, and will feature a cross-order debate involving regulators from the UK, California, Denmark, Schleswig-Holstein and Isle of Man. This fifth annual eGaming Summit features something of a departure from the usual structure, as it commences with a smaller, …
Yggdrasil Gaming is making waves in the online casino market with its first 3D video slot, Reef Run, a 5 reel 20 pay-line video slot with an undersea theme that features a host of ocean dwelling creatures that include colourful Octopi, crabs and sea horses. This ocean-inspired slot has six regular symbols that transform into …
Federal Court in Vancouver, Canada looks likely to be the scene of some interesting disclosures in the near future following a complaint filed this week by Stanley Howard Tomchin, a US citizen and alleged online gambling entrepreneur who claims that he was illegally detained by Canadian officials working in cooperation with US enforcement. Court documents …
Respected online gambling researcher and analyst Adam Krejcik of Eilers Research has published an in-depth 24-page white paper titled: “Daily Fantasy Sports: The Future of US Sports Wagering?” The report takes a comprehensive look at the financial health of the burgeoning Daily Fantasy Sports market, as well as an analysis of the competitive landscape and …
The acting Attorney General of New Jersey, John J. Hoffman, has come out in support of legalised sportsbetting in the Garden State, saying that rigorous control of the activity through regulation and licensing is essential to prevent criminal organisations from dominating the market and endangering citizens. The law enforcement official used as an example the …
Athens, Greece software development company Vermantia will integrate its proprietary gaming platform in Iforium’s Gameflex Casino Engine following an agreement signed this week. The integration of Vermantia’s product will provide a wider choice of virtual, slot and instant gaming content for Iforium licencees. In related news, Vermantia significantly expanded its international management team with the …
Virtual gaming and sports provider Inspired Gaming Group (IGG) has entered into a long-term agreement with the DFNN Group of Companies, licensed partners of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, IGG will be the first to launch its Virtual Games and Platforms across PAGCOR’s authorised and regulated …
Online and land gambling group William Hill plc has turned in another sparkling performance – particularly from its online enterprises – in an interim management report covering the period from 2 July 2014 to 20 October 2014. The report shows that the third quarter saw strong year-on-year margin swing driving outstanding profit growth, with key …