The owner of internet cafe operation Liberty PCS in Gilroy, California is defying local and state enforcement authorities on gambling allegations, re-opening his enterprise this week after being shut down by police raids early in August . Liberty PCS has in addition thrown down the gauntlet on officials, filing a lawsuit against the City, state …
The second quarter of 2013 was not a good one for Atlantic City’s 12 land casinos, which reported a collective earnings decline of 45 percent, state regulators revealed Thursday. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement said the casinos made just over $65 million in profits during the second quarter, down from nearly $118 million …
A 68-year-old Californian, Richard Allen Hancock, was sentenced to sixteen months in prison after pleading guilty to online sports betting and money laundering charges before an Oklahoma federal court this week. In sentencing Hancock, U.S. District Judge David Russell gave him credit for cooperating with federal authorities, but ordered him to forfeit $1.45 million in …
The Brisbane, Australia-based international lottery provider Jumbo Interactive’s FY results for 2013 reveal that profits fell 55 percent, mainly due to the company’s aggressive expansion strategy into European markets. The firm nevertheless produced a performance ahead of market guidance, reporting: * TTV at A$109 million (FY-2012: A$100 million * Revenue at A$25.2 million (FY-2012: A$24.1 …
Australia’s multi-billion-dollar wagering market is becoming a battleground between established Aussie bookies and online rivals with foreign managements, according to Australian media reports…and local giants like Tatts Group intend to fight off the challenge with increased internet marketing activity. CEO Robbie Cooke told local media reporters that he believed the business had a “significant untapped …
Next Casino.com, a white label online and mobile casino operated by OddsMatrix, has been making good headway since its launch in the third week of July this year, and epitomises the multi-software concept designed to give the online punter maximum choice. The ownership of the Malta-licensed operation is not declared upfront on its professional and …
Results for the 12 weeks to July 6 2013 have been posted by the UK land and online gambling group Gala Coral, showcasing an outstanding performance from the group’s interactive interests, which saw earnings soar 25 percent to GBP 6.6 million. As a group, Gala Coral gross profit rose 3 percent to GBP 193.9 million …
The quaintly titled Tel Aviv, Israel-based game developer diwip reports that its $2 million investment in Slots Club, launched in beta format in June on Facebook, is attracting plenty of action. The new game, developed with the company’s experience with Best Casino on Facebook, offers players a selection of 40 pay-line, themed slots with all …
The UK interactive gambling company NetPlay TV plc has announced that its brand SuperCasino.com is the headline sponsor of Celebrity Big Brother 2013, due to air 22 August 2013 to 13 September 2013. This sponsorship represents the NetPlay’s second major sponsorship deal, following on from the previous successful sponsorship of Big Brother. SuperCasino.com branded bumpers …
Swedish online gambling games developer Net Entertainment has announced the launch of its new Magic Portals slot, which it says takes players on a mystical journey to a place where wizards and warlocks make magic happen. The game is a 5-reel, 3-row, 25-line video slot featuring two Magic Portals that can transform matching symbols into …
Sportech plc has posted its H1-2013 result to end June 2013, reporting progress on strategic goals and continued momentum in its United States endeavours, but e-gaming losses despite increased market spend. Financial highlights of the report include: * Revenue broadly stable at GBP 57 million (H1-2012: GBP 57.7 million) * EBITDA down at GBP 11.8 …
Online and land gambling group Paddy Power is using the power of social networking giant Facebook in its latest and typically innovative and amusing marketing move, offering its almost one million followers a chance to win GBP 1 million on a truly out-of-this-world bet. Paddy has combined its fanciful Paddy Power Space Academy with a …
The virtual currency Bitcoin received an important boost this week when the German Finance Ministry announced that the product can be used as a “unit of account” or “private money”, allowing it to be used in commercial transactions. The ruling does not mean that Bitcoin is recognised as legal tender, officials stressed, although transactions carried …
Top US land gambling exec Steve Wynn of Wynn Resorts has not given up on his ambitions in the online gambling field, it appears. The Press of Atlantic City reports that his Wynn Interactive division has become the latest applicant for a New Jersey online gambling licence in preparation for the state implementing online gambling …
In its latest assessment of major US land gambling group Boyd Gaming the investment publication Seeking Alpha opines that the move toward online gambling in the United States is a major tailwind for the gambling industry. Another is the upturn in Las Vegas over the last 12 months, where almost 18,000 jobs have been added, …
UK bookmaker Ladbrokes and Notts County Football Club (NCFC) have partnered in a one-off shirt sponsorship deal for the Capital One Cup encounter with Liverpool. Ladbrokes’ logo will feature prominently on the “Magpies” shirt front for the hotly contested round 2 fixture. “We have enjoyed some fantastic relationships with high profile national brands during my …
Multi-jurisdiction licenced online casino Guts.com augmented its already impressive game inventory with additional content from BetSoft in a deal signed this week. Guts will offer BetSoft Gaming’s full suite of games including its Slots3 portfolio and ToGo line of mobile games. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Guts,” said Roger Admeus, BetSoft’s sales director. …
Despite its economic travails, the gambling industry in Italy is apparently flourishing, with the online version of the pastime growing the fastest. A Milan Chamber of Commerce study was reported by the publication Gazzetta del Sud this week, detailing a land industry in which some 9,300 businesses offer gambling of some kind, up 32.1 percent …
Paddy Power and Absolute Radio have entered into a six-figure exclusive sponsorship deal. Absolute Radio’s Saturday morning Rock ‘N’ Roll Football Match Day Warm Up Show will feature Paddy Power’s “Ball of Shame” ad which reviews outrageous moments in football, promoted by DJ Mark Crossley. According to The Drum the ‘Ball of Shame’ campaign rewards …
Online and mobile game monetisation platform Cashplay.co has partnered with multiplayer mobile gaming platform Nextpeer. The partnership allows Nextpeer’s network of over 1000 iOS and Android game developers and studios to access new revenue streams by integrating cash tournaments into their games. According to Nextpeer, 2000 games using its multiplayer functionality are currently played by …
Slotland paid out a $135 417 jackpot to a lucky player identified only as Bobby S. Bobby S. was playing the three-reel Heavy Metal slot when he won the site-wide progressive jackpot, earlier this week. “This is the first time I’ve ever really won anything big,” Bobby S. said. “I’ve had lots of smaller wins, …
Quickfire, powered by Microgaming, has signed a casino content supply deal with new operator PlayFortuna. The new online casino has been developed with a flexible bonus system to run alongside regular promotions. Andrew Zinger, Head of PR at PlayFortuna, said: “We chose Quickfire as it is a well-known and reputable gaming content provider. We were …
Net Entertainment has released another video slot to its Touch Portfolio. “Reel Rush” has been optimised for mobile following a positive response from players, said the company. The game features include Wild substitutions, re-spins and Free Spins with 3125 Ways to Win. Re-spins in Reel Rush Touch™ create opportunity for generous wins, with increasing Ways …
Sen. Gwen Margolis, a Miami Democrat, is taking another run at legalising the online purchase of Florida state lottery tickets, having seen a similar bid last year halted at committee stage. CBS reports that Margolis has reintroduced her bill SB 98 for the 2014 legislative session, proposing that the Florida Lottery to create a program …