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Betsoft to supply online casino games to Youwin

8 Jul 2013

Internet gambling software developer Betsoft Gaming’s latest games supply deal is with the Malta-licensed and Europe-Canadian targeted YouWin operator. The contract calls for the provision of Betsoft’s complete inventory of games, including its popular 3D slots Anthony Locke, BetSoft’s head of product development said Monday that YouWin is respected throughout the industry as proividing quality …

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Sound an important element in slot player psychology

6 Jul 2013

Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo have published a paper in the Journal of Gambling Studies that throws interesting light on the psychological influences of sound in slot machine action, reports the publication Springer.com. The study concluded that slot fans like noisy machines – it reinforces the rewarding feeling after a win. Researcher Mike Dixon …

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Spanish online gambling operators react to Adelson opposition

5 Jul 2013

Las Vegas land gambling tycoon Sheldon Adelson’s attempt to influence Spanish politicians to shelve legalised online gambling in Spain has provoked a strong reaction from the online gambling trade association in the country, JDigital. The trade body accuses Adelson of making claims that are not backed by factual data, particularly those that allege that internet …

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Realistic Games unveils Randall’s Riches online slot

4 Jul 2013

British online slots and table games developer and supplier Realistic Games has unveiled its latest five reel slot, titled Randall’s Riches. Named after the company’s mascot, Dove Randall, who appears in each of their Flash slot games, the 10 line slot follows the adventures of Able and his trusty sidekick Mable the donkey as they …

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New head of product appointed by Continent 8

4 Jul 2013

Online gambling service provider Continent 8 Technologies has appointed Stephen Trimble as head of product, based at the company’s headquarters in the Isle of Man. Trimble brings over 15 years of experience in Telecommunications, IT and Data Centre operations to lead Continent 8’s global product management function. He will take responsibility for the management, definition …

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Four more online casinos placed on Belgium’s ‘verboten’ list

4 Jul 2013

The Belgium Gaming Commission’s blacklist of online gambling operators it wants banned by ISPs and banking institutions was again expanded this week, bringing to 78 the number of operators unlicensed by Belgium yet still allegedly accessing its players. The latest additions are 1bet2bet.com, Casino-Belgie.com, Betsafe.com and Intercasino.com. They join a distinguished list of tier one …

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Online sportsbook in major Fulham footfall club sponsorship deal

4 Jul 2013

Online sports betting operator Marathonbet has signed up as the main team sponsor for Fulham football club in a deal said to be the biggest in Fulham FC’s history, reports the publication FC Business. The agreement will permit the inclusion of the Marathonbet logo on the Adidas shirts worn by the club’s First Team and …

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32Red awarded GBP 1.1 million in costs in William Hill trademark case

4 Jul 2013

The now famous trademark victory achieved by online casino operator 32Red against the giant UK gambling group William Hill plc culminated in a massive GBP 1.1 million costs award this week, bringing to an end litigation that has involved the companies for the past four years or more. The High Court found in favour of …

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Warlocks and Wizards in Net Entertainment’s latest online slot

4 Jul 2013

Swedish online gambling software provider Net Entertainment has released a new online slot to licensees titled Magic Portals and featuring a fantasy theme of wizards and warlocks. The new 5-reel, 3-row 25-line game takes players on a mystical journey to a magical realm where two Magic Portals can transform matching symbols into Wilds and activate …

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Thai police in major online gambling bust

4 Jul 2013

Investigators from the Thai police Special Investigations Department have reported taking down a major online gambling ring that steered punters to at least six un-named online betting sites. The Department’s spokesman, Tarit Pengdit, told local reporters that a number of bank accounts associated with the ring and containing the equivalent of over US$320,000 have been …

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More Atlantic City partnerships announced

4 Jul 2013

The Associated Press news agency reported Wednesday that Atlantic City land operators who have declared online gambling partners include the Borgata Hotel Casino (Bwin.Party);  Caesars Entertainment venues Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, Bally’s Atlantic City and The Showboat Casino Hotel (888 Holdings); and the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort (Ultimate Gaming). In news reports …

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Delaware online gambling draft regulations published

4 Jul 2013

The Delaware state lottery has published its draft of new online gambling regulations for public comment at: http://regulations.delaware.gov/register/july2013/proposed/17%20DE%20Reg%2029%2007-01-13.pdf Delaware is one of three states to approve online gambling, along with Nevada and New Jersey. The draft carries a summary of contents that states: “Delaware Department of Finance (“Department”), Office of the State Lottery, pursuant to …

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New online slot from WGT

4 Jul 2013

Online gambling operator Liberty Slots has launched its latest Wager Gaming Technology-powered internet slot, Arctic Queen. The 5 reel, 25 pay-line game has, as its title suggests, an Arctic theme illustrated by symbols like Husky dogs, seals pup an igloo. The animated Scatter symbol is the beautiful aurora borealis, and a free game feature is …

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SBTech signs with iSoftBet

4 Jul 2013

Sportsbetting solution provider SBTech will provide its sportsbettng and live betting platform to online casino provider iSoftBet in a deal signed this week. The deal enables iSoftBet to extend its customer base and provide existing customers with a wider range of bet types, sporting events and leagues in both online and land-based platforms. SBTech CEO …

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bwin tie-up with Olympique Marseille

4 Jul 2013

bwin.party entertainment will take its place as the official betting partner of French Lique 1 football club Olympique Marseille for the next season following in the footsteps of Betclic and more recently Intersport. Despite no official announcement, bwin and Olympique Marseille are already jointly pushing out special offers from betting to shirt orders and bwin …

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Zynga co-founder supports gaming startup

4 Jul 2013

Social casino start-up Bee Cave Games said Zynga co-founder Eric Schiermeyer has invested in and will act as a board advisor to the company. Schiermeyer is credited for overseeing the development of Zynga’s popular Texas Hold’em social app and has a long standing relationship with Bee Cave Games chief executive officer Erik Bethke who worked …

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Pokerstars in new deal with Resorts Casino Hotel

4 Jul 2013

PokerStars parent company The Rational Group’s fortunes in the New Jersey market have turned following disappointment in the dissolution of a deal with Atlantic Club Casino Hotel as it announced an online gaming agreement with Resorts Casino Hotel, the first casino to open in Atlantic City, earlier today (Wednesday). “This is another blue chip partner …

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SkillOnNet first to launch Amaya Avengers slot

3 Jul 2013

SkillOnNet will be first to distribute Amaya Gaming’s much anticipated multi-superhero themed slot The Avengers. The game features popular Marvel comic superheroes Thor, Hulk, Captain America and Iron Man, led by mysterious super spy Nick Fury, teaming up to do battle against evil across nine paylines of adventure. The Avengers presents a “pick your prizes”-style …

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Leander games becomes Alderney core service provider

3 Jul 2013

Argentine software developer Leander Games has been granted an Alderney Core service Provider Associate Certificate from the Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC). The award will allow Leander Games to offer its portfolio of games to operators licenced in the same jurisdiction. Leander Games’ chief executive officer Steven Matsell commented: “We are very pleased that we …

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Playboy online slot from Microgaming

3 Jul 2013

Microgaming has released its latest online branded game a five-reel, 243 ways-to-win video slot that features the indulgent lifestyle of the Playboy brand. Playboy features a free spins bonus feature triggered by landing three or more scatter symbols represented by the cover of the famed Playboy magazine.  The bonus game is hosted by Kimi who …

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Racing tipster in trouble with ASA

3 Jul 2013

Racing tipster Peter Naughton has fallen afoul of the UK Advertising Standards Authority after one of his ads generated a private complaint from politician Lord David Lipsey. vice-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Betting and Gaming and member of the Starting Price Regulatory Commission, Lipsey complained in his private capacity that the Naughton ad …

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Will Hill in id to acquire top Aussie bookie?

3 Jul 2013

According to the Australian newspaper The Age, top Aussie bookmaker company Tom Waterhouse is currently the subject of an acquisition attempt by Brit land and online gambling giant William Hill plc. Quoting the Australian Financial Review, the newspaper reports that Will Hill, which bought Sportingbet Australia earlier this year for A$660 million , is contemplating …

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Affiliate management firm making online casino operators’ lives easier

3 Jul 2013

Income Access, the Montreal-based affiliate management firm, is making online casino operators’ lives easier with a new software product branded Traffic Optimisation, touted as a sophisticated ad-serving technology for the management, evaluation and fine-tuning of every aspect of an operator’s marketing channels. The new product is fully compatible with the Income Access affiliate management software …

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Fight night from World Match

3 Jul 2013

Maltese-licenced developer World Match has launched another new slot game titled Fight Night HD. Fight Night HD is a boxing-themed game featuring a bonus game that places the player in a training session with a punching ball. Several versions of the game featuring different payout levels are available to operators.

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