BWIN GOES TO BETA ON WIN New social gambling platform inviting Facebook users to give it a whirl It seems to be taking longer than usual to get to market, but Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment’s new social gaming arm Win does appear to be making progress with its social sports betting product, branded Sportster Bet and …
For almost a decade now, industry observers have marvelled at South Africa’s remarkable procrastination on the legalisation of online gambling despite research studies, overseas fact-finding missions and political debate. In the latest development, Geordin Hill-Lewis, a member of parliament and shadow minister in the opposition Democratic Alliance party has drafted a bill that seeks to …
The now legendary fifteen-year-long dispute over online gambling between the governments of Antigua and Barbuda and that of the United States is set to enter a new phase as the former introduces legislative changes regarding copyright that are designed to remove intellectual property protection for the United States. The publication Caribbean 360 reported Friday that …
A Princeton University study into social networking created a minor media furore over the past week in the United States media, claiming that social networking would decline as early as 2015 – 2017, with consequential damage to giants like Facebook. Facebook was quick to respond, using a research model similar to that used by Princeton …
Playscan, a problem gambler monitoring and warning tool developed in 2007 by Swedish gambling monopoly Svenska Spel, is about to cross the Atlantic following an partnership agreement with the US National Council on Problem Gambling. The Playscan system will provide information relevant to the North American region and both land and online gambling in terms …
The independent online gambling testing and monitoring company eCOGRA has been accredited by the Bulgarian State Gambling Commission (SGC) as an acceptable testing laboratory for aspiring online casino, sports betting and poker operators looking to enter the Bulgarian market. eCOGRA submitted to the SGC’s stringent assessment and accreditation program in order to meet demand from …
The $5.5 million fine imposed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board on CG Technology (formerly Cantor Gaming) in respect of 18 infractions of Nevada gambling regulations has been confirmed by the Nevada Gaming Commssion. The infractions surfaced in a Board enquiry into events surrounding the activities of fired exec Mike Colbert and allegations that high …
The Dutch gambling monopoly Holland Casino is going to eliminate a further 150 to 200 jobs, about 5 percent of its workforce, in more cost-cutting measures, reports the Reuters news agency and the NL Times. The job cuts will be made at the state-owned company’s 14 branches, and follow an earlier staff reduction measure in …
The US-based Scientific Games Corporation has signed a new contract with the Maine state lottery. The agreement calls for SG to implement and operate a complete lottery gaming system for instant and draw games, including the Sciplay interactive platform, as well as provide instant ticket printing and a Cooperative Services Program. The contract was awarded …
The American gambling supply and content developer International Game Technology has posted its fiscal Q1-2014 results, showcasing an impressive performance by the interactive division and highlighting: * Total revenues up 2 percent to $541 million * GAAP earnings per share increased by 29 percent to $0.31, althoughh adjusted eps lagged 11 percent at $0.25. * …
Few details are available on a Croatian Times report Thursday that the Croatian Ministry of Finance is about to impose a heavier tax on punters who win playing the lottery or betting on sports. Sources claim that punters who achieve wins over 1,500 Croatian kuna (about Euro 200) will have to cough up 10 percent …
White label online gambling supplier EveryMatrix has announced an agreement to include the online casino games developed by World Match to its considerable inventory of games. The additional games will be added to the company’s CasinoEngine, giving players more choice and variety for their online casino entertainment. Malta-based World Match was founded in 2002 and …
The Kahnawake Gaming Commission’s official disputes officer has released details of complaints against KGC licensees over the period January 1 2013 to December 31 2013, showing a remarkably low level of player beefs, given the large number of operators licensed by the Quebec, Canada First Nation regulatory jurisdiction. 317 new complaints were added to a …
Irish horse race gambler Barney Curley (74) has done it again, taking the bookies to the cleaners for an estimated GBP 15 million in another of his (in?) famous coups. UK newspapers reported Thursday that in his latest victory, four horses priced as outsiders before their races were all heavily backed by punters, subsequently romping …
The Swedish online gambling software developer Net Entertainment, has launched its latest online slot in good time get the jump on rivals at the ICE show next month. The theme of the Big Bang slot takes players on a journey into the depths of space, livened up ace graphics and sound effects, Wild substitutions and …
Our readers will recall the bitter exchanges late last year between Swedish gambling monopoly Svenska Spel and Per Hultengård, CEO of the Swedish media trade association Tidningsutgivarna. The dispute centred on Svenska Spel’s attempts to stop local media from carrying competitive adverts from foreign operators. Svenska Spel chairman Anitra Steen and Hultengård slugged it out …
41 applicants for the 20 sports betting licenses scheduled for award by the German Interior Ministry have been asked to resubmit their applications to better conform with the Ministry’s requirements. It must be a frustrating experience, but one which is inescapable if applicants are to satisfy the slow-moving and apparently pedantic German bureaucracy at the …
Veteran Ontario Lottery and Gaming vice president Tom Marinelli will yet again be stepping up to temporarily take the reins of the organisation when the current CEO, Rod Phillips, leaves for the private sector after two-and-half-years in the hot seat. Phillips announced this week his impending February departure for an undisclosed private sector position, propelling …
Speculation in recent weeks that the state of Louisiana is considering a move into intrastate legalised online gambling has been given a boost by no less a personage than the chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, Ronnie Jones. Speaking to The Times-Picayune this week, Jones said: “I suspect a bill will likely be introduced, …
The New York-based online gambling company Coinbet.cc splashed out with a press release Wednesday, claiming that by transacting in the virtual currency Bitcoin – not defined as legal tender in the United States – it was safe from the unwelcome attention of the Department of Justice. “Since bitcoin isn’t officially recognized as currency by the …
Thanks largely to the efforts of Iowa state Senator Jeff Danielson, the state of Iowa was high on the list of US states expected to legalise online gambling, but after three years the proposal has gathered little momentum, despite the generally favourable conclusions of a study by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission . Two …
The iGaming North America Conference 2014 will host what is sure to be a lively debate at a session titled “Is iGaming the Problem or the Solution?” The session will feature Andy Abboud, vice president of Government Relations for Las Vegas Sands Corporation who will “expound upon his recent Congressional testimony regarding the risks of …
Betsson AB has appointed Malin Sparf Rydberg in the newly created role of Director of Communications. Rydberg will oversee both external and internal communications and joins the firm from the role of Director of Communications at Friends Arena. “With this recruitment, we will be able to be clearer and more distinct in our communication. We …
For those unable to attend the exhibition in February, ICE Totally Gaming will debut its ICE TV channel for the first time. The TV Channel, operated in partnership with Limited Space Events, will be streaming on the web from the ICE Totally Gaming homepage.