Reports last week that BetButler has taken on the Bodugi obligations to players in return for that company’s player-base (see previous reports) have been followed by disturbing and mounting forum and Twitter allegations that payments to players have been slow, and communications bad. Mediators attempting to aid players get their money have been equally frustrated …
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in California has announced that its digital development company, San Manuel Digital, LLC, has hired i-gaming veteran Matthew Cullen as Chief Executive Officer. The San Manuel band is an important element in the debate on internet poker legalisation in California. Cullen can boast more than 20 years of …
One of the leading figures in a multi-million dollar New York online gambling business broken up by federal authorities last year, Phillip Gurian (52) has been sentenced in a federal court. U.S. District Court Judge Mae D’Agostino took into account time served and monies forfeited in handing down a sentence of three years of supervised …
RealTime Gaming’s Triple Twister online slot has delivered a major $249,875 windfall to an online punter identified only as “MrS” playing at the High Noon online casino. And according to statement issued by the casino, the same punter scored another major hit – this one for $168,960 – just days later and on the same …
Malta-based online casino operator Vera&John have temporarily suspended its recently announced Bitcoin payment solution on verajohn.com (see previous report). In consultation with the Maltese gaming authority LGA, the operator agreed to suspend the payment option until a regulatory framework is in place.
French operator Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU) posted full year 2013 and Q1 2014 results that it said, despite unfavourable economic conditions, were in line with expectations. Key performance highlights for the Full Year 2013 period include: – Net income of Euro 854 million which was in line with objectives announced earlier in the year. – …
June – and the 2014 edition of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil – is just over the horizon, and the Freebets online betting service has launched a Brazil 2014 micro-site full of previews, stats and betting offers to exploit the once-every-four-years opportunity. The new site offers a comprehensive preview of the hotly-anticipated football showpiece …
A new “multi-channel” software solution from Playtech that enables players to use a single account for betting online, via mobile, interactive television and in physical betting shops has been debuted by the Coral gaming group in the UK. Dubbed “Coral Connect” the program is the first time online and retail systems have been totally unified, …
Lawyers at the land gambling machine manufacturer Gauselmann could be busy this week following German press reports that a criminal exploitation of an alleged software flaw in machines offered in casinos across Germany could result in up to Euro 10 million in damage claims. Press reports indicate that “hundreds” of casinos were prejudiced by the …
Just a month on from its last big winner announcement, WinADay online casino reports that another lucky punter has scored a major hit on one of its proprietary progressive slots. This time it was slots fan Marsha G. who won $131,508 playing one of the online casino’s original games, Wheeler Dealer. “The first thing I …
March statistics from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement show that whilst land casino revenues continue to decline in Atlantic City, the nascent online sector grew 15.2 percent to its highest revenue levels yet. The gambling enclave’s casino operators reported online and mobile gaming win of $11.9 million in March, a 15.2 percent increase …
According to the Swedish gaming authority, Lotteriinspektionen, 64 percent of all gambling advertising on television is generated by unlicenced operators. Unlicenced foreign operators reportedly spent in the region of SEK 1 Billion gross on television advertising during 2013. Svenska Spel, ATG and various lotteries such as Postkodlotteriet and Bingolotto are the main licenced operators in …
Rival has launched a new 5-reel, 50-line video slot titled “Mystic Wolf”. The game is set in a moonlit forest and offers feathers, coins, jewels and treasure as the reel symbols. Features include the Wolf Running Wild 5X multiplier, a Mystic Wolf Super Round that awards 7 free spins when landing 3 symbols, 15 free …
Leander Games’ latest offering is titled Zombie Rush™ – a macabre action-themed game featuring main character Max in search of his lady friend Claire who is up against a group of Zombies and radioactive liquid. Radioactive elements become WILD which triggers prize explosions. Other features include Respin and Nuclear Zombie in the main game, a …
An unnamed 49-year-old lawyer was arrested and detained for two weeks for her alleged involvement in money laundering and illegal gambling connected to Stijn Flapper, the young millionaire owner of Bubble Group Capital and Bubble Group NV, parent company of Sheriff Gaming. According to Quotenet.nl, the Hollands Kroon-situated lawyer’s home and office were searched by …
High 5 Games launched six new social slot titles between its High 5 Casino and Shake the Sky Casino on Facebook in the past few weeks. Ravishing Beauties, The Empress Josephine, Kiss of the Rose and Purrfect debuted at High 5 Casino and cover a diverse range of themes from Frankenwoman to Napoleon Bonaparte’s wife …
SnowCat continued building its game asset and distribution portfolio with its latest signing of Leander Games. The companies have signed multiple agreements that will see Snowcat distribute Leander’s range of games into online and mobile and land-based (lottery and VLT) gaming channels. “We’ve known Leander for some time and are pleased to see recent industry …
Gaming software provider Finnplay has announced the appointment of Erkki Nikunen to the position vice president of sales. Prior to joining Finnplay, Nikunen served in various management roles in Paf, where he led a team responsible for player intelligence, analyzing player behaviour and development with the introduction of operational loyalty programs. “I am pleased Erkki …
A lucky player identified as “Mr S” hit a winning streak at High Noon Casino earlier this month cumulatively pocketing almost $500 000. “Mr S” deposited $350 and claimed a 75 percent match bonus on March 28, hitting his first big win of $249 875 during the free spins feature in RTG’s Triple Twister slot …
Social gaming firm Zynga has named David Lee (42) as its new chief financial officer and chief accounting officer succeeding Mark Vranesh. Lee will oversee accounting, corporate finance and investor relations and will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Don Mattrick. “David has a deep understanding of business management and a sharp financial acumen that …
Latvian operator Optibet.lv has launched NYX Interactive’s Open Gaming System (NYX OGS), providing its customers with popular gaming options from Aristocrat and NextGen Gaming. David Flynn, senior vice president of NYX Gaming Group said “I am delighted to welcome Optibet to our growing portfolio of OGS clients. Optibet are a proven leader in the online …
BitStars.net is the latest Bitcoin-only online casino to launch on the web. The company claims to be run “by an experienced team of iGaming boffins” and offers a range of games powered by Austrian-headquartered SoftSwiss Online Casino Software. SoftSwiss initially developed an online auction software product but then branched out into the development of online …
GameAccount Network plc has appointed Seamus McGill (62) as an independent, non-executive director. McGill, who currently serves as president of mobile software company Joingo, has held a variety of senior positions at Aristocrat Technologies, Cyberview Technology and WMS Gaming. Dermot Smurfit, chief executive officer of GameAccount Network commented: “Seamus McGill will bring valuable expertise to …
Austrian Gaming Industries GmbH subsidiary, Astra Gaming Group has become the majority share holder in Manila-based live dealer gaming company Extreme Live Gaming for an undisclosed consideration. Under the terms of the deal, a new European studio located in London will be established to compliment Extreme Live Gaming’s existing Asian studios along with the integration …