With the World Cup still at its most exciting stage in the semi-finals, betting in Malaysia has reached unprecedented levels despite the major police operation launched early in June. Over the weekend the national police issued figures from June 9 to date on arrests for illegal gambling – much of it online – reporting that …
The Codere Foundation and the Institute of Policy and Governance at the Charles III University in Madrid, published a study titled “Social Perception on Gambling in Spain in 2014” this week, suggesting that the Spanish online market has matured and possibly peaked, although 43 percent of the country’s online punters are believed to be playing …
Following the announcement that veteran William Hill plc executive James Henderson is to take over as CEO, the international online and land gambling company published an interview with the its new leader, and chairman Gareth Davis here: http://www.cantos.com/ or video.merchantcantos.com. The interview gives an insight into Henderson’s priorities and his approach to the task, making …
Odobo Marketplace, a platform that makes it easier for independent developers to launch new online gaming products, has taken on Applejack Gaming’s latest game, Baccarat Star. HTML5 developer AppleJack delivers a modern take on a casino classic by adding new bet types, as well as introducing a traditional tableau, also known as the tracking table …
Borneo police have been active again, raiding an online gambling den in Miri, arresting the manager and seizing 17 computer sets and other evidence. In the latest Op Dadu raids, a separate police night raiding party also shut down two other premises – one in the Miri waterfront area – confiscating 24 computer sets. Miri …
The enforcement arm of the European Union, the European Commission, is to recommend to member states that they pass legislation requiring online gambling operators to display cigarette-style health warnings on all online gambling advertisements. The Reuters news agency reports that the EU executive will make its recommendation to improve controls of the Euro 10.5 billion …
Vietnam police in Ho Chi Minh City report that a major online gambling ring that has facilitated over $47.6 million in bets on international football games has been broken up. The gambling ring used the website M88.com to handle bets from local gamblers, who were required to deposit their money at banker accounts abroad. The …
The Vegas Partner Lounge online casino group is consolidating its group of online venues and has announced that it is to shutter two of its veteran brands, Cinema Casino and Sun Vegas Casino. On July 10 (next Thursday) operations at the two online properties will cease, and all player accounts will be migrated to other …
Satellite Information Services, a British sports data provider and broadcaster, is partnering with major bookmaker Betfred in a project to extend the reach of the Betfred Bonus Hour, a popular Saturday morning television feature. SIS will broadcast the show online via its digital streaming platform to Betfred.com and Totepool.com. The agreement is an extension of …
UK online gambling group Betfair is show off its early adapter internet skills by becoming the first bookmaking company to use Google Glass in its television presentations. Starting this Saturday afternoon in the UK, Betfair presenter Barry Orr will use the technology during the At The Races television show, enabling him to be updated with …
The Hungarians have joined the online gambling blacklisting brigade, according to a report in the Budapest Times which records that the Hungarian Tax Office has ordered the temporary blocking of three domains used by unlicensed gambling sites. The illegal sites are listed as Bet-at-home.com, Betclic.com and Hu.sportingbet.com, and the block is effective from mid-July. The …
Republican Party lawmakers in the Arkansas legislature have succeeded in temporarily derailing a move to introduce online games by the state lottery. At a special session of the legislature, state lawmakers approved an amended bill from a Republican senator calling for a suspension of the lottery’s initiative so that the issue of online games could …
The massive amount of Asian – and particularly Chinese – betting on the current football World Cup has again underlined the huge potential of this deeply restricted market…and companies not directly involved in the wagering process are benefiting handsomely, reports the Agence France Presse news agency. The report centres on giant Internet technology companies like …
The Malta studios of live dealer provider Evolution Gaming have commenced live-streaming casino action to the former Danish online gambling monopoly Danske Spil following an agreement signed earlier this year (see previous reports). The roll-out of the new service Thursday featured live Roulette and Blackjack table action beamed from a dedicated Danske Spil section of …
Following discussions with operators, and now that the intrastate online gambling system is firmly embedded and operational, the New Jersey regulator has allowed more flexibility regarding the number of software platforms deployed by each operator. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has maintained its restriction of five branded websites per licensed operator, but has …
A conclusion was reached Thursday in what has been described as one of China’s biggest online gambling ring busts – and there have been a few – when a court Guangzhou, Guangdong province sentenced 68 defendants to terms of imprisonment ranging from 17 months to 9 years, depending on how deeply involved they were in …
Rumours last month that James Henderson would be appointed chief executive of the William Hill plc online and land gambling group (see previous reports) proved accurate Friday with the official announcement of his appointment by the company. The announcement advises that Henderson’s appointment as CEO takes effect from August 1 2014, and that he is …
The Stewards Cup, one of the highlights of the Glorious Goodwood horse racing festival in Britain, is to be sponsored by online gambling group 32 Red, and will be known as the 32Red Cup with a GBP 100,000 prize fund. The event will run on August 2, on the final day of the festival, and …
Greek newspapers are reporting that the country’s gambling group OPAP had initiated a voluntary redundancy scheme for about three-quarters of its staff to cut costs. Trade unions serving the employees broke news of the initiative, but the company declined to confirm or deny the reports, which claim that the retrenchment drive will mainly affect OPAP’s …
Surprise announcement of the week is a report from the Russian Legal Information Agency that First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov has instructed the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry for Economic Development and the Ministry of Justice to look into the possibility of legalising online poker. The news apparently comes from usually reliable but anonymous …
Adda52.com, a major Indian online poker website, has scored a first for the country in signing up with marketing specialist Optimove. Both companies hope the partnership will ensure the efficient implementation of marketing campaigns and player incentives, whilst Optimove will also make available analytical services to assess the value and effectiveness of the marketing effort, …
The Remote Gaming Association, a trade body that represents the interests of many major online gambling companies in Europe, has warned that the proposed punitive taxes on stakes in Portugal of 8-16 percent for online sports betting in the will render the market unviable for the vast majority of online operators who might otherwise decide …
The respected consultancy Global Betting and Gaming Consultants has published its latest assessment of the world gambling market, predicting that revenues are likely to grow from $451 billion in 2013 to $533 billion by 2017, with Asia, which delivered 31.9 percent of the market in 2013, increasing its share of the total pie. Growth in …
What can a regulator do when an operator it has penalised by a licence revocation continues to operate and generate player complaints? That’s the question apparently facing the Malta regulator Lotteries and Gaming Authority, which revoked its licence to Goal Gaming, but is now reportedly enquiring into player complaints that the company’s subsidiary gambling site, …