Scientific Games Corporation announced that it has signed an extension of its contract with the Colorado Lottery to continue as a provider of instant lottery games and related services. Under the agreement, Scientific Games will continue as the Lottery’s primary instant game provider for three additional years beginning July 1, 2014. Laura Solano, director, Colorado …
With the northern hemisphere seasons turning to cooler weather in autumn and winter, there is likely to be more interest in online gambling, and the interactive division of major US gambling group Caesars Entertainment intends to exploit that by launching a new advertising campaign, reports the marketing publication Adweek. Caesars has confirmed that it will …
The governors of New Jersey and Nevada have discussed the prospects for shared online poker player pools, according to a report in the usually reliable Las Vegas Review-Journal. The Journal reports that New Jersey governor Chris Christie confirmed via a tweet Monday that he’s had discussions with Nevada’s Governor Brian Sandoval on the subject. The …
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has surprised many with a combined Statewide directive issued through the Attorney General’s office and a motion filed on behalf of Christie in the U.S. District Court allowing casinos and racetracks to operate sports pools without fear of criminal or civil liability. Long running opposition to the introduction of sportsbetting …
A private sector provider is being sought by Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) to run “specific day-to-day operations of the lottery business in Ontario” (see previous reports). A request for proposals was initiated today for the final phase of OLG’s procurement process for pre-qualified service providers who are bidding for the $2 Billion in annual …
Rival has released its latest offer titled “Vintage Vegas”, a 50-payline, 5-reel slot that brings the glamour of Las Vegas in the 60’s and 70’s to life. This neon-lit themed game features high-kicking showgirls, mobsters and suave lounge singers as players cruise a classic convertible down the Vegas Strip. Vintage Vegas offers up to 60 …
European bookmaker William Hill will introduce increased age verification tools across the Group including its Twitter accounts. Twitter users under the legal gambling age will be prevented from accessing William Hill content and interacting with the brand. “Age verification, disclosure, and consumer protection is paramount across our entire business, and over the last few years …
European software developer Tom Horn Enterprise has launched “La Playa”, its eleventh title this year. La Playa features 30 win lines which can be activated one by one, Scatter wins that multiply the player’s total bet and a Bonus Game. The Wild symbol is the Sunset at the Beach which guarantees a higher possibility of …
Genesis Gaming has launched the unusually themed “Today’s Weather”, a Flash based five-reel, 25-payline slot. The game is the first to use Genesis’ new “Random Features” feature containing five different free spin series, each with a different Wild variation or multiplier. Players will need to look out for the Swirling Tornado Stacked Wild free spins, …
Online gaming developer Gaming Realms Plc has completed the acquisition of eGaming specialist marketing company Blueburra Holdings Ltd for up to GBP 10.5 million (see previous report). Patrick Southon, Chief Executive of Gaming Realms, said: “The skills and aptitudes of Blueburra Holdings will complement and significantly enhance our overall marketing capabilities when combined with our …
Portugal has submitted amendments to its online gaming legislation to the TRIS, European Commission for approval. A 15 percent tax on GGR up to Euro 5 million will be levied regarding online games of chance, and 8 percent on online sportsbetting stakes up to Euro 30 million. Amounts over and above these will be subject …
Online gambling will soon be specifically prohibited in Singapore if a bill tabled Monday in the national parliament is passed. The Remote Gambling Bill has provision for a set of blocking measures – including website and payment blocking, and restrictions on marketing – to support enforcement procedures that will outlaw and criminalise all remote gambling …
Irish online gambling software provider GameAccount is rather coy in a statement issued Monday, advising that an unnamed US land casino operator has become a client for its B2B Simulated Gaming package. Describing the client as “a multi-State US casino operator,” GameAccount reveals that the deal involves the provision of its Simulated Gaming online product …
The Australian newspaper The Age raised questions over the weekend regarding manner in which online bookmaker William Hill has structured its Australian financial affairs. The top British betting firm’s Aussie interests are managed by high profile Sydney bookie and gambling personality Tom Waterhouse as local CEO after William Hill acquired Sportingbet, and Waterhouse’s online wagering …
Veteran Monty Python comedians John Cleese, Michael Palin, Terry Jones, Terry Gilliam and Eric Idle were surprised to find themselves at the centre of controversy over the weekend over the use of their hit show “Spamalot” concept as a theme for Ladbrokes fixed odds betting machines. The many and vociferous opponents of FOBTs were quick …
A Senator from the notoriously anti-gambling and conservative state of Utah (that’s the home state of Representative Jason Chaffetz, who is trying to resurrect the Wire Act and ban online gambling) has opined that states’ rights should be respected….but not when it comes to online gambling. In an interview with Reason.com over the weekend, Mike …
Deutsche Telekom is readying a move into online sport betting after agreeing to buy a majority stake in Deutsche Sportwetten GmbH, a betting company previously owned by an Austrian gambling company, which reportedly intends to remain as a minority shareholder. Confirming the reports in German media Saturday, a spokeswoman for Deutsche Telekom said: “The sport …
Online gambling group Betfair will be permitted to continue operating online in New Jersey when its partner, Trump Plaza, shuts down later this month, says the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Bloomberg business news reports that the DGE has signed an order allowing the company to continue operating its online casino while its land-based …
The Wall Street Journal triggered a wave of interest and speculation this week by reporting that the Permira private equity group is in preliminary acquisition talks with online gambling group 888 Holdings plc, quoting “reliable” insider sources. The two organisations have neither confirmed nor denied the possibility, encouraging further rumours. The WSJ report surmises that …
Isle of Man-based but mainly Asian-facing online sportsbook SBObet has followed the Mansion group in opting out of the UK online gambling market due to the forthcoming regulatory point-of-consumption regime. Like Mansion, SBObet has communicated with its British players, advising them it will close its virtual doors September 15. The company made no bones about …
Thanks to a cooperative deal between the Isle of Man and British governments, online gambling operators licensed in the Isle of Man and accessing the UK market will not be required to appoint a UK representative to account for any general betting duty, pool betting duty or remote gaming duty liabilities which may become due …
Odobo, the Gibraltar-based mobile platform that assists developers deliver their products to the mobile market, has signed land-based games developer Fuga Gaming Technologies, and will help it distribute its HTML5 versions of some 70 titles. The developer’s games have achieved popular status in land-based casinos and on cruise ships, and comprise video slots, table, poker …
Betit’s SuperLenny.com sportsbook brand has announced an agreement that will see it becoming the platinum sponsor of German Bundesliga newcomer SC Paderborn 07 for the 2014-2015 football season. SuperLenny has attracted the punters’ attention with its irreverent approach to online sports betting and offbeat website presentation, and the publicity and television exposure, which includes the …
Investor confidence in both fantasy sports and FanDuel is high following the company’s announcement this week that it has successfully closed a $70 million Series D funding round led by Shamrock Capital Advisors, with NBC Sports Ventures and investment firm KKR participating. The round was also well supported by existing investors Comcast Ventures, Pentech Ventures, …