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| Arooga unveil new slot title |
Social games developers Arooga have launched their fourth online slot game.
CandyWorks is a 25 bet line sweet-themed title featuring a x6 multiplier bonus, while for the first time the machines include a re-spins feature with the Sticky Wild tiles.
A Pick ‘N’ Mix bonus game is triggered by landing three or more candy bar scatter symbols anywhere on the reels, while the |
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| LVS launch sportsbook for start-ups |
Providers LVS have unveiled their new ‘ABP in a BOX’ sportsbook offering.
Targeting those who want to start a sports betting operation, the product is an all-in-one solution which includes all the hardware, middleware and software required to begin trading.
The software is the same as that which would be supplied to a larger client but is provided pre-configured and ready to use, |
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| Unibet unveil UK sportsbook |
Online operators Unibet have launched their new UK sportsbook.
The online gaming site, who boast over 7.2m registered customers in more than 100 countries, have created a ‘Unibet Summer of Sport’ advertising campaign to accompany the new product release.
From this coming weekend the campaign will appear online, offline, on mobile and on TV – with over 40% of sportsbook advertising on Sky |
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| Kambi agree 888 deal |
Suppliers Kambi Sports have signed a sportsbook deal with operators 888.
The agreement will see Kambi deliver a fully managed sportsbook solution to 888sport.com, including UK horse racing.
The product will be fully integrated with 888’s back office platform, enabling players to move seamlessly between poker, casino and sport.
Kambi Sports Solutions CEO Kristian Nylén said: “This agreement represents validation of Kambi’s strategic vision |
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| Williams launch new KISS slot |
Williams Interactive have unveiled their new KISS online slot theme.
The providers, a wholly owned subsidiary of WMS Industries, have made KISS: Shout it Out Loud! available to all of their Remote Game Server customers.
As well as featuring the music of legendary rockers KISS, the game offers players the first chance online to enjoy WMS’ popular Colossal Reels game engine.
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| NYX announce Aristocrat partnership |
NYX Gaming Group have agreed a slot distribution deal with a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited.
The arrangement between the providers will see Aristocrat deliver a number of land-based slot titles to selected regulated European online gaming markets through NYX.
NYX Gaming will bring the games to market via their partnership with leading operators.
Initial distribution will begin via NYX’s true |
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| Topjack partner with PlanetWin365 |
Suppliers Topjack Games have agreed a deal with operators PlanetWin365.
The partnership will see Topjack provide the betting platform with their suite of
guaranteed jackpot games, including slots, roulette, keno, instant lotto, bingo, video poker and scratch cards.
Topjack’s games are insured by a Lloyds of London broker, meaning there is no risk to the operator and no need for player liquidity.
The firm, |
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| Isle of Man unveil new online gaming head |
Peter Greenhill has been appointed as the new head of e-gaming development for the Isle of Man.
Originally coming from a banking background with the likes of Credit Lyonnais, GE and Unisys, Greenhill has over 17 years’ experience in executive management positions in the gaming sector.
Spells as marketing director of EssNet AB and CEO of Betex saw him provide solutions to lotteries |
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| SkillOnNet first to release new NextGen slot |
Slot sequel Doctor Love on Vacation has gone live on all online casino brands powered by software developers SkillOnNet.
The NextGen slot, a follow-up to the original Doctor Love title, has been rush-released to give SkillOnNet players first access to the new product.
The game sees players match up items including deck chairs, beach balls, stethoscopes and get well chocolates in an attempt |
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| Search begins for new Irish lottery operator |
The Irish government have begun the process of finding a new operator for the country’s National Lottery.
Public Expenditure and Reform Minister Brendan Howlin has formally invited expressions of interest for the licence, which would run for 20 years.
The lottery has been operated by An Post since the draw’s creation 26 years ago, with the firm rumoured to be interested in registering |
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| Net Ent unveil mobile roulette title |
Providers Net Entertainment have released a new mobile roulette game, Roulette Touch.
Based on their standard online Roulette Pro product, the Scandinavian suppliers proclaim the Touch version to offer a “sleek, simple interface” as well as a “fresh, elegant look and simple, intuitive feel”.
The graphical user interface of the game is “maximised”, with the product offering “rich graphics and unique sounds”.
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| Akamon unveil mobile bingo game |
Social games developers Akamon Entertainment have released their first mobile product.
Bingo Rider is a 90-ball multiplayer social bingo game which sees players receive 5,000 chips and 50 cards for free, while they can also purchase virtual chips to further their playing experience.
The iOS mobile and tablet product, which is downloadable free from the Apple Appstore, shares liquidity across 11 million Akamon |
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| Sportradar extend snooker deal |
Sports and betting-related data suppliers Sportradar have extended the partnership between their subsidiary SportsStat and World Snooker Ltd, the governing body of snooker.
The relationship between the organisations, which began in 2010, has been extended by a further five years, meaning the firms will continue to work together and develop their data services over a number of platforms until 2018.
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| 888, SG and Williams named as Delaware vendors |
A consortium consisting of 888 Holdings, Scientific Games and Williams Interactive have been selected to provide internet gaming systems and services for legal online gaming in Delaware.
The agreement, which is subject to the completion of final contract negotiations, sees the group of firms named as a Primary Vendor to the Delaware State Lottery, the sole regulator of real-money online gaming in |
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| TCSJOHNHUXLEY set for G2E Asia showcase |
Gaming manufacturers TCSJOHNHUXLEY are to showcase a range of products at this year’s G2E Asia show.
The worldwide firm, who will be based at stand 549 at the popular industry expo, will be displaying the likes of real time game optimisation tool Gaming Floor Live and server-based roulette solution Xia Tablet, as well as their Supernova Table Bonus System, which delivers floor-wide |
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| Topjack unveil Cake Poker deal |
Suppliers Topjack Games have agreed a deal with online poker network Cake Poker.
Topjack’s suite of mega jackpot games is currently available on the Cake Poker brand and will be released across all other network brands in the coming weeks.
As Topjack can convert any loyalty point of any value into an alternate real money currency, Cake players are now able to use |
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| Cubeia unveil social poker network |
Developers Cubeia have launched their own social poker network.
Based on the firm’s commercial poker platform, the Cubeia Social network offers poker variants including Texas Hold’em, fixed, pot and no-limit ring games, multi-table tournaments and sit ‘n go’s.
Currently in BETA form, the network boasts a fully responsive HTML5 poker client which is compatible with all operating systems and major browsers, |
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| Bally seeking slots record |
Providers Bally Technologies have partnered with casino resort Mohegan Sun for a double world record attempt.
On Saturday 27 April the pair will attempt to break the Guinness World Records for the Largest Slot Tournament and Most Slot Machines Running the Same Game Simultaneously, with over 5,000 people expected to participate.
The tournament, which will be powered by Bally’s iVIEW Display Manager (DM) |
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| Net Ent unveil new slot title |
Providers Net Entertainment have launched their latest online video slot, Space Wars.
The 5-reel, 4-row, 40-line game revolves around five extra-terrestrial species fighting to gain the ultimate prize of a powerful crystal.
The new offering boasts wild substitutions as well as a free re-spin when the winning symbol is cloned and staked on the reels, which have the capability of returning even |
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| Betfair reject CVC bid |
Online betting exchange Betfair have rejected a £910m takeover bid from CVC Capital Partners Limited.
The private equity firm, in conjunction with a selection of investors, made a preliminary proposal on 19 April regarding a possible offer for the operators of 880 pence per share in cash, or an unlisted securities alternative comprising shares and loan notes in a new entity. |
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| Williams Interactive unveil new online casino |
Providers Williams Interactive have launched a new online casino.
The WMS Industries subsidiary have unveiled JackpotParty.be, a site offering exclusive WMS content to residents of Belgium.
Operated in association with land-based gaming firm Groupe Partouche, the casino gives players access to WMS slot games such as Super Jackpot Party, Gold Fish, Reel 'em In!, Jungle Wild and Alice & the Mad |
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| Jack Gold agree Quickfire deal |
Jack Gold Casino is to launch a range of games from the Quickfire platform of providers Microgaming.
A deal between Jack Gold operators Locus Gaming and Quickfire will initially see four slot titles added to the mobile casino’s portfolio, a figure which will rise to up to 400 over time.
The first games to go live are Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Thunderstruck, Agent |
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| Global Gaming Women set for SAGSE |
The first ever Global Gaming Women (GGW) event to be held in Latin America has been confirmed for this year’s SAGSE show.
GGW creators the American Gaming Association have partnered with SAGSE organisers Monografie to produce the GGW Luncheon, scheduled for 12:30pm on Thursday 9 May at the Hotel El Panama Convention Center.
The event will see Marta Sanchez, senior consultant at engineering |
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| Sportradar unveil snooker solutions |
Sports and betting-related data suppliers Sportradar have launched the first products to emanate from their majority acquisition of sports data providers SportsStat.
Ahead of this month’s World Snooker Championship, Sportradar have unveiled their Snooker Live Scores Solution, Snooker Live Editorial Tool and Snooker Official PDF Reports.
The hosted Live Scores Solution is a real-time fully customisable application including fields such as Live scores, |
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| EveryMatrix announce Guru Play deal |
Providers EveryMatrix have signed up casino operators Guru Play.
The deal will see Guru Play migrate their existing live and RNG casino to EveryMatrix’s gaming management and payment processing platform, GamMatrix.
The move will allow Guru Play to make use of EveryMatrix’s recently unveiled Casino Engine solution which integrates over 700 games from multiple vendors into a single wallet.
Guru Play are now set |
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| WMS Gaming hire new CTO |
Providers WMS Gaming have appointed Anatoly “Tony” Belkin as their new chief technology officer and vice president engineering.
Belkin, who has over 30 years’ experience in technology and new product developments, will oversee the development and engineering of the firm’s hardware, software and system architecture
The WMS Industries subsidiary have hired the 51-year-old to succeed Laurie Lasseter who will continue with the company |
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| New casino planned for tribal land |
Land-based operators Penn National Gaming have partnered with the Jamul Indian Village tribe to develop a new Hollywood-branded casino and resort.
A definitive agreement has been confirmed between the tribe and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the operators for a $360m development situated on the former’s trust land in San Diego County, California.
The new resort will include a three-story gaming and entertainment facility |
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| HoGaming gain Italian approval |
Live dealer specialists HoGaming have been approved as a live casino provider in Italy.
Italian regulators AMMS have given the Asian firm permission to supply the country’s players with their individually-branded suite of live dealer products.
Ho Gaming’s suite, which includes a range of roulette, blackjack and baccarat variations, will be streamed to Italian players from the provider’s recently-opened Estonian studio.
HoGaming are also |
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| GLI agree Oregon Lottery deal |
Gaming consultancy and certification firm Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) are to provide project management and consultancy services to the Oregon State Lottery.
The agreement, which extends the 21-year working relationship between the groups, will see GLI deliver the services to the Lottery’s Video Lottery Technology Modernization Program, working with its IT governance manager and chief information officer (CIO) to assist with critical |
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| PlanetWin365 announce LCR Honda deal |
Online operators PlanetWin365 have agreed a sponsorship deal with MotoGP team LCR Honda.
The partnership will see the PlanetWin365 logo appear on the bodywork of LCR Honda’s motorcycles in an attempt to strengthen the gaming site’s brand awareness among consumers.
PlanetWin365, who are owned by Austrian group SKS365, say the LCR Honda campaign will focus on the shared talents used in both the |
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| Net Ent unveil new slot title |
Providers Net Entertainment have launched a new video slot, Muse: Wild Inspiration.
Inspired by Anicent Greece, the 5-reel, 3-row game includes 25 fixed bet lines and features a wild inspiration symbol which includes three different wild features: an expanding wild, sticky wild and x2 wild.
The game sees three muses – representing art, music and literature, and each boasting their own wild feature |
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| Bingo Association unhappy with Budget |
The Bingo Association fear that their industry has been “ignored” by today’s Budget.
Chief executive Miles Baron says the bingo sector is concerned that it will “not benefit” from the measures announced by Chancellor George Osborne this afternoon.
A statement released by the trade association criticises the current “inequitable” tax regime that sees bingo firms pay a 20% gross profits tax while those |
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| OpenBet unveil new CEO |
Suppliers OpenBet have appointed Jeremy Thompson-Hill as their new chief executive.
Thompson-Hill is promoted from the position of chief operating officer, a role he had held since 2008, having initially joined the company in 1999 in a sales and operational capacity.
As chief operating officer he was responsible for sales, OpenBet Sportsbook and Casino operations, and product R&D.
Thompson-Hill takes over as CEO from |
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| Intralot unveil freeplay US casino |
Suppliers Intralot USA have launched a new freeplay casino.
The Intralot subsidiary have unveiled the US-facing DeepStack Casino, a site which expands the firm’s US portfolio beyond traditional lottery products to offer interactive and social gaming content.
The site offers games including Black Jack, bingo, video poker and a range of other poker variants including Texas hold ‘em, Omaha, and stud.
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| NetPlay agree new ITV deal |
Interactive television gaming firm NetPlayTV have signed a new broadcast deal with ITV.
The three-year agreement will see NetPlay increase their output on the channel to six nights a week – Monday to Saturday – while also being granted access to ITV’s online inventory.
NetPlay intend the broadened relationship to aid their acquisition of new players via mobile, TV and online.
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| Garden City Group appointed as Full Tilt compensation firm |
Claims administrators Garden City Group (GCG) are to oversee the repayment of US-based Full Tilt Poker customers.
An announcement by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York stated that GCG would “oversee the process of compensating eligible victims of the fraud committed by Full Tilt Poker against United States players” as set out in both the civil money |
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| Playtech complete Unibet poker migration |
Providers Playtech have integrated Unibet’s poker product into their iPoker.fr network.
The successful migration of Unibet to France’s largest poker network represents an extension of the existing long-term relationship between the operators and Playtech.
Playtech have customised and localised the iPoker.fr network to ensure that it is both appealing to French players and fully compliant with local rules and regulations.
Playtech commercial VP Danny |
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| 888 agree US online gaming deal |
888 Holdings have signed a US online gaming joint venture.
The online operators have reached an agreement, via a US subsidiary, with global investment firm Avenue Capital Group which will see them launch and operate a “comprehensive” B2C gaming offering in the US market when it is legal to do so.
The new company will be called All American Poker Network or AAPN |
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| WMS and Rank announce online slot deal |
Williams Interactive have agreed a licensing deal with Rank which will see the WMS subsidiary provide the operators with online slot content.
The multi-year arrangement will grant Rank’s online brands Meccabingo.com and Grosvenorcasinos.com, access to WMS’ online library of slot games, including the Wizard of Oz, Zeus, Reel ‘Em In and Jackpot Party.
The content, which is to be added to Rank’s online |
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| 888 unveil real-money Facebook casino app |
Online operators 888 have launched their first real-money casino app for Facebook.
The MAGIC888 app features 888’s full range of in-house developed slots and table games as well as the firm’s live dealer product.
The app is only available to UK players over the age of 18, with stringent age verification checks in place to ensure that only eligible users can play.
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| Finnplay provide Ezugi platform |
Providers Finnplay have supplied live dealer firm Ezugi with an online gaming platform.
Founded in 2008, Finnplay are a privately-owned software development firm based in Helsinki.
Technology providers Ezugi specialise in live dealer products which allow off-site players to see, hear and interact with actual casino dealers.
Finnplay CEO Martin Prantner said: “We are delighted that Ezugi has selected our agile online gaming platform |
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| William Hill to acquire Playtech's WHO share |
Operators William Hill have agreed to purchase Playtech’s share of the firms’ William Hill Online (WHO) joint venture.
The 29% stake in the online betting and gaming business will cost Hills approximately £424m in cash.
The deal was triggered after the UK bookmakers notified the providers of their intention to exercise their call option in 2013.
The agreement will see Playtech receive a |
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| Net Ent unveil new mobile slot |
Providers Net Entertainment have launched their latest mobile slot game.
Fruit Shop Touch is a 5 reel, 15 fixed bet line slot featuring wild substitutions with a x2 multiplier.
The game is offered as an update on the classic fruit slots style, brought together in an “upbeat, energetic and colourfully captivating” manner.
Net Entertainment chief product officer Simon Hammon said: “Players that enjoy non-stop |
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| New Jersey legalise online gaming |
A New Jersey online gaming bill has been signed into law as the race to market in the US intensifies.
Governor Chris Christie has approved the legislation, which allows land-based casinos in the state to apply for a licence to offer online casino games and poker to New Jersey residents.
Christie had conditionally vetoed similar legislation earlier in February, requesting changes in the |
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| Sportradar hire new CTO |
Sports data providers Sportradar have appointed Pablo Jensen as new chief technology officer for their group of companies.
The experienced Dane is tasked with setting Sportradar’s technology agenda from their headquarters in Switzerland, directing and coordinating resources and projects between the main group IT offices in Norway, Estonia and Slovenia.
Jensen joins the company from media and information firm Thomson Reuters where he |
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| Initial Rewards unveil new software platform |
Loyalty program specialists Initial Rewards have launched their proprietary Achievement-Based Rewards software platform.
Designed to improve player engagement and customer loyalty, the platform’s games for prizes and visual progression dynamic reward players in real time and incentivise recreational players to continue achieving.
The games and visual progression are fully customisable for operators, with promotions prizes and payout ratios built to the customer’s |
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| Playtech unveil mobile live dealer solution |
Providers Playtech have launched their mobile live dealer casino offering with operators Betfred.
Betfred are now live with roulette on Android devices, with native iOS and HTML5 versions of roulette, baccarat, and blackjack for smartphones and tablets set to follow in the coming weeks.
Playtech say their live dealer product’s first tier broadcasting service provider delivers the highest up-time in the market.
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| Koolbit unveil real-money casino |
Virtual mobile casino network Koolbit have expanded into real-money gaming with the launch of iGoSlots.com.
The San Francisco-based firm say the new offering is the largest real-money mobile casino in the UK.
The move into real-money has been enabled by Koolbit’s partnership with providers Cozy Games, with iGoSlots.com set to launch with 25 of Cozy’s titles including slots, scratchards, roulette, blackjack, video poker |
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| Paddy Power launch new iPhone app |
Operators Paddy Power have unveiled an iPhone-optimised mobile version of their existing Games platform.
The new app boasts clearly displayed paylines, recent winner details, pay tables and bet information, and is to offer 25 slots, five table games and four virtual sport streams – horse racing, football, motor racing and greyhounds.
Paddy Power head of gaming Isaac Ward said: “We’re all about delivering |
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| Amaya and Bally announce online poker partnership |
Providers Amaya Gaming and Bally Technologies have agreed an online poker deal.
The arrangement will see Bally integrate Amaya’s Ongame Poker Platform into their iGaming Platform, with Ongame designated as Bally’s preferred poker provider in the emerging US online gaming market.
Amaya casino content will also be integrated into the Bally platform.
Amaya VP business development Darcy Krogh said: “The combination of Bally and |
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| Net Ent launch real-money Facebook gaming |
Providers Net Entertainment have agreed a real-money Facebook gaming deal with Bonza Gaming.
The Scandinavian suppliers will deliver a range of slots and casino games to Bonza, who will offer them to Facebook users through a Bonza Slots app.
Bonza are a joint venture between social gaming publishers Plumbee and online gaming operators Sportingbet.
Net Ent CEO Per Eriksson said: “Real-money gaming over Facebook |
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| Gambling Insider attends ICE 2013 |
The great and the good of the global gambling industry came together at the ExCel arena in early February for the annual ICE exhibition. ICE Totally Gaming 2013 boasted thousands of delegates, hundreds of stands and dozens of conference and seminars, all of which came together to produce an unforgettable three days of marketing, meetings, discussions and debate.
As ever, Gambling Insider |
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| 188BET launch on MPN |
Online operators 188BET have gone live on Microgaming’s MPN poker network.
The sportsbook and casino firm have expanded their online presence by adding poker to their internet offering, thus enhancing their existing relationship with providers Microgaming.
188BET previously integrated Microgaming-powered Quickfire back in September 2011.
The rebranded MPN, previously the Microgaming Poker Network, was launched late last year and has promised further new signings |
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| BetTech Gaming to enter Europe at ICE |
Gaming technology providers BetTech Gaming are to formally launch in Europe at this year’s ICE show.
The South African firm will demonstrate their flagship BetTech Sports product for the duration of the three-day ExCel event, which begins on Tuesday 5 February.
Their fully customisable solution is designed to give smaller sportsbook operators the functionality to compete with larger bookmakers.
Founded in August 2009, BetTech’s |
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| Betradar introduce Certification Program |
Sports and betting data providers Betradar are to launch an in-house certification program for independent software providers.
Created off the back of what the firm see as increasing product complexity in the betting industry, the Betradar Certification Program will verify that a provider’s solutions interoperate with the betting and gaming solutions Betradar are supplying, producing a “hassle-free integration” of these solutions to |
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| Affpoint to host Affiliate Boot Camp |
New affiliate portal AffPoint have confirmed details of their next Affiliate Boot Camp.
Scheduled for 17-20 April, the AffPoint Affiliate Boot Camp is a four-day event featuring intensive educational seminars, workshops and product showcases, facilitated by several of the industry’s top affiliates.
Held at the Le Méridien St Julians Hotel and Spa in Malta, the Boot Camp also boasts social and networking events |
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| William Hill extend OpenBet deal |
Operators William Hill have extended their agreement with providers OpenBet.
The new arrangement will grant Hills an enterprise licence and full dedicated support for Promote, OpenBet’s betting content display software.
The multi-year worldwide licence will enable Hills to offer dynamic on-screen betting promotions which can be tailored to specific shops across their retail estate.
Promote offers a cinematic live picture experience boasting high |
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| Lottomatica in GTECH rebrand |
Providers Lottomatica Group plan to rebrand their company name to GTECH.
The change, which the firm’s Board of Directors are to propose to shareholders, is designed to further integrate the business globally, supporting growth, improving efficiency and enhancing profitability.
The rebrand is part of a move away from the company’s current structure of being divided into separate business units and marks a shift |
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| Ladbrokes agree Betdaq deal |
Ladbrokes are to acquire online betting exchange Betdaq for an initial consideration of €30m.
The gambling giants have agreed to purchase Global Betting Exchange Alderney (GBEA), the parent company of Betdaq, from TBH Limited.
Ladbrokes have also struck a deal to acquire a 10% stake in TBH Guernsey Limited, the technology provider to GBEA, from TBH for €4m, with a call option to |
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| Casino-x select Quickfire for online launch |
Casino-x have chosen providers Quickfire as their exclusive software partner as they launch into the online gaming market.
The casino is now live with over 400 of Quickfire’s casino games including progressive jackpot slots, branded games, table games and video poker.
Casino-x say they have selected Quickfire because of the Microgaming subsidiary’s first class gaming content and ease of integration, the latter of |
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| Net Ent launch new slot game |
Providers Net Entertainment have unveiled their latest video slot, Thief.
Thief is a 5-reel 25 bet line title boasting expanding wilds and two free spins modes, with the game’s setting changing as play progresses.
Players are taken from the rainy street of the main setting to the upper levels of a hallway and a vault found in the free spins modes.
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| Evolution reach table landmark |
Live dealer specialists Evolution Gaming have launched their Riga studio’s 100th live casino table.
The growth of the studio complex, which is now the largest single-site casino operation in Europe, follows what Evolution describe as “a year of unprecedented interest in Live Casino”, including a “sharp increase in demand from operators for dedicated, branded tables”.
The firm say that as well as |
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| William Hill bringing John Barnes to LAC |
Former England footballer John Barnes is attending this year’s London Affiliate Conference as a guest of William Hill.
The ex-Liverpool winger will be at the show to meet and greet attendees, sign autographs and pose for photos.
Hills will also be giving away a number of football-related prizes thanks to their partnership with the FA, which reaches its first anniversary this month.
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| Net Ent announce ICE game launch |
Providers Net Entertainment are to unveil their latest branded slot game at this year’s ICE exhibition.
The new release is set to be unveiled on Tuesday 5th February at 3.30pm at stand S2-150.
Net Ent will also be showcasing both their new live casino product and expanding portfolio of mobile games.
Visitors will also be able to sample the company’s latest platinum title, |
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| PokerStars appoint Playtech COO |
Rafi Ashkenazi has joined PokerStars as chief operating officer.
The experience executive joins Stars’ parent company Rational Group from Playtech, where he was COO and a board member.
Ashkenazi, who spent seven years at Playtech, will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Rational Group’s brands, including PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker.
He will assume his role on 1 February and will be |
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| OpenBet renew Sky Bet deal |
Providers OpenBet have extended their software contract with online operators Sky Bet.
OpenBet’s deal to supply casino, poker and sportsbook products to Sky Bet, Sky Vegas and Sky Poker has been renewed for another three years, maintaining a business relationship that began back in 2003.
OpenBet Sportsbook powers the Sky Bet gambling platform across internet and mobile, while acess to OpenBet Casino and |
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| London Capital Group agree BetVictor deal |
Spread betting and CFD providers London Capital Group (LCG) are to supply online operators BetVictor with a white label financial spread trading platform.
The platform, now live at BetVictorFinancials.com, allows customers to trade indices, FX, equities, bonds and commodities.
LCG also hold partnerships with the likes of BwinParty (Intertrader), Betfair (Tradefair), TD Direct Investing, Saxo Bank and Selftrade.
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| Probability and Lottomatica agree Italian gaming deal |
Mobile games developers Probability are to supply providers Lottomatica with mobile casino and slot content for the regulated Italian market.
The non-exclusive deal, agreed between Probability subsidiary Playyoo and Lottomatica subsidiary Lottomatica Scommesse, is initially for two years and is renewable by mutual agreement.
The games, which will be made available on Lottomatica Scommesse’s Vegas Club brand, will come from Probability’s existing portfolio, |
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| Betting Promotion reveal business growth |
Market creation, risk management and liquidity provision specialists Betting Promotion have announced B2B growth as well as improved margin and profit for their proprietary trading business.
The company’s B2B product has enjoyed a quarter-on-quarter turnover increase of 94% for Q4 2012, while the firm’s results for the period also record a gross margin increase from 1.1% to 2.4%, including an overall margin |
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| Microgaming add to mobile portfolio |
Providers Microgaming have added two new games to their Microgaming Go mobile brand.
The latest addition, European Roulette Gold, has been specifically designed for use on tablet devices, utilising the full tablet screen.
New features such as a number history board have been added to the game to ensure that the user experience mirrors that of playing on a PC.
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| Ladbrokes discuss Betdaq deal |
Operators Ladbrokes are in talks to acquire online betting exchange Betdaq.
Following media speculation about a potential deal, a Ladbrokes statement said: "Negotiations are ongoing though at this stage there is no certainty that an agreement will be reached.”
Press reports have suggested that a takeover worth around £30m is being discussed, with a conclusion believed to be a few weeks away.
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| Betfred team with Playtech for mobile casino launch |
Operators Betfred have gone live with the mobile casino solution of providers Playtech.
The offering boasts 20 table and slot games, including several branded slots, with bingo and live dealer products set to follow.
Playtech have recently developed their Mobile Hub to make it easier for operators to centralise and customise their mobile offering.
Betfred.com managing director Chris Sheffield said: “This is a very |
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| NetEnt partner with 888 |
Providers Net Entertainment have agreed a casino gaming deal with online operators 888 Holdings.
The arrangement will see NetEnt supply a wide range of online and mobile casino content to 888’s casino and bingo verticals, including in the regulated Italian market.
Net Entertainment CEO Per Eriksson said: “888 is one of the largest operators in the world and this agreement further proves the |
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| BetVictor unveil iPhone app |
Online operators BetVictor have launched a native iPhone application.
The new release boasts a fully integrated casino product and live betting section, real time prices, and live streaming of UK and international horse racing.
The firm say the app will offer an intuitive user experience with improved market layout, as well as quick and easy access to the account section.
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| Bally to provide Saskatchewan VLTs |
Manufacturers Bally Technologies have agreed a deal to supply video-lottery terminals to the Saskatchewan province of Canada.
The contract, which was awarded following a procurement process, will see Bally provide 650 terminals for the area, all of which will be compliant Gaming Standards Association G2S protocols and feature the iDeck touch-screen programmable button deck.
“We are extremely honoured to be selected as one |
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| William Hill to acquire Sportingbet |
William Hill have agreed a deal to acquire online operators Sportingbet.
The £485m takeover, which has been recommended by the Sportingbet board, will see Hills purchase Sportingbet’s Australian business while also being granted a call option over the firm’s Spanish operations.
Hills’ junior partner in the arrangement, gambling service providers GVC Holdings, are to acquire the remaining Sportingbet businesses in areas |
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| Net Entertainment launch new mobile slot |
Providers Net Entertainment have announced the release of their latest mobile slot, Starburst Touch.
Already a popular game on desktop, the mobile version of Starburst will be equally fast-paced, while traditional wilds are replaced by a new Starburst Wild which expands over the entire reel and remains in place for up to three spins with no extra cost to the player.
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| Euro Partners reveal competition winner |
Online gaming affiliate programme Euro Partners have announced the winner of their ‘My Thai’ competition.
The two-month contest came to an end this week, with Jonas E. of Denmark, aka ‘NetBetMed’, emerging victorious.
The promotion, which was open to both new and existing Euro Partners members, challenged affiliates to achieve the highest percentage of increased traffic across casino, poker and sports betting during |
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| William Hill unveil iPad app |
Operators William Hill have launched a new iPad app.
The app offers bets on all of the markets found on William Hill’s traditional web page as well as fast access to accumulators, while a “hot picks” list allows customers to see what other punters are backing.
A William Hill iPhone app has achieved over 550,000 downloads since its launch in February 2012, making |
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| NetEnt unveil latest video slot |
Providers Net Entertainment have launched a new platinum video slot, Elements: The Awakening.
The new game, which is the first NetEnt release to use Flash 11, boasts four different free falls storm modes, each of which has a different wild feature.
The traditional spin button is replaced with an energy meter which indicates which of the storm modes will be activated following a |
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| Amaya agree SHFL deal for US gaming |
Providers Amaya have selected SHFL entertainment as the exclusive distributor of their Amaya Gaming Platform (AGP) and Ongame Poker Platform in the United States.
The 10-year deal, which will commence upon the execution of a definite agreement, will see SHFL pay Amaya up to $10m for exclusive rights, with the two firms sharing all revenue equally and splitting all direct US operational |
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| NetEnt announce Paddy Power deal |
Providers Net Entertainment have partnered with operators Paddy Power to supply the Irish bookmakers with a range of browser and mobile gaming content.
The content will be made available through Paddy Power’s gaming portal from the end of 2012.
Paddy Power head of e-gaming Isaac Ward said: “The addition of the Net Entertainment content to Paddy Power Games is set to further enhance |
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| 888 to offer real-money Facebook gaming |
Online operators 888 are to launch real-money gambling on Facebook.
The deal with the social network will see 888, through a wholly owned subsidiary, offer real-money bingo, casino and slot games to UK-based Facebook customers.
The first product to go live will be Bingo Appy, a bingo app that includes a casino offering with slots and other instant games.
The agreement sees 888 |
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| Greentube launch first 3D slot |
Providers Greentube have released their first Novomatic 3D slot, Marilyn’s Diamonds.
The game includes Reel Refill, a new feature that sees sliding symbols replace spinning reels.
Symbols slide into their vertical position, with the winning symbols exploding when revealing a winning combination, leaving the symbols above them to slide down and fill the empty position, thus creating win chains.
The new slot, which is |
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| Fox Poker Club shuts down |
London’s Fox Poker Club has closed.
A statement on the Shaftesbury Avenue venue’s website and Facebook page on Monday 10th December confirmed that it was to “cease operation”.
The Club, London’s only dedicated poker venue, was acquired by operators Genting Casinos in November 2011.
It had been founded by Chris North and Ian Hogg in 2005 and opened in 2010, having received a full |
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| Playtech slots go live in Italy |
Providers Playtech have introduced their online slots and progressive games network to the Italian market.
Over 30 of Playtech’s progressive and non-progressive slots have gone live in the country, including branded games such as the Mummy, Pink Panther, King Kong, and Monty Python’s Spamalot, as well as nine Marvel brands, with each game tailed for Italian market regulations.
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| Coral partner with Playtech for website re-launch |
Gala Coral Group have re-launched their sports betting website on the platform of providers Playtech.
The new Coral.co.uk site concludes the operator’s migration to Playtech’s software following a deal in 2011, with Gala Casino and Gala Bingo having already made the switch.
As well as a sportsbook, the new Coral website also offers Playtech’s casino, bingo and poker products, while Playtech subsidiary Mobenga |
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| William Hill launch slots in Italy |
Online operators William Hill have rolled out a range of online slots to the Italian market.
The firm are offering over 60 games in the country including the likes of Hulk, Iron Man, and the Fantastic 4.
Hills are marking the launch by offering Italian players a new customer bonus of up to $300.
William Hill Italy country manager Roby Salvadori said: "William Hill |
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| Greentube enter Italian market |
Providers Greentube have gone live in Italy for the first time.
The developers have made their debut in the country with the StarVegas.it site, an offering which features such Novomatic slot games as Book of Ra deluxe, Lucky Lady’s Charm deluxe, and Dolphin’s Pearl deluxe.
Visitors to the website will also be able to play roulette and video poker, with all games offered |
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| BwinParty co-CEO to leave company |
Jim Ryan is to retire from his position as co-CEO of online operators BwinParty.
Ryan will vacate the role on 15 January 2013, with current co-CEO Norbert Teufelberger assuming the new post of Group CEO.
Ryan joined PartyPoker as CEO in June 2008, later becoming joint-CEO of BwinParty following the merger between PartyPoker and Bwin.
Ryan said: “Being co-CEO of BwinParty has been my |
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| NetEnt unveil new video slot |
Providers Net Entertainment have released a new online video slot, Disco Spins.
The 5 reel, 3 row, 20 fixed bet line game is set inside a nightclub, with the reels and background acting as a dance floor with strobe lighting.
The slot features two different free spins modes – a regular free spins and a disco spins version.
If three scatter symbols appear anywhere |
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| Microgaming announce poker network rebrand |
Providers Microgaming have rebranded their Microgaming Poker Network to the ‘MPN’.
The rebrand marks the culmination of a three-year project to transform the network, a process which has included the creation of a new lobby, a re-architecture of the poker platform, the unveiling of new flash and HTML5 clients, as well as the launch of Blaze Poker and Anonymous Tables.
Other improvements include |
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| Isle of Man announce e-gaming qualification |
The Isle of Man are to launch a new postgraduate qualification in e-gaming.
The qualification, which is believed to be a world first, will be available from January 2013 through a work based higher education framework, with an undergraduate level version planned in due course.
The accredited course came about as a result of collaboration between the public and private sectors, including the |
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| William Hill seek WHO valuation |
Bookmakers William Hill have formally requested a valuation of Playtech’s 29% stake in the firms’ William Hill Online (WHO) joint venture.
Providers Playtech revealed the news in a statement, adding that they were “committed to the smooth handover” of the stake should Hills exercise their right to purchase it.
Hills have the right to exercise a call option on their partner’s stake in |
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| Odobo launches games development program and platform |
Odobo, a new Gibraltar-based HTML5 games development program and platform has gone live for regulated online gambling markets.
The Odobo offering is the result of over 18 months worth of development undertaken by a team of more than 40 industry engineers, architects, designers, and developers.
Odobo are accepting applications to their Game Developer Program from game studios and producers, offering developers the opportunity |
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| Aristocrat purchase Product Madness |
Providers Aristocrat Leisure are to acquire online social games firm Product Madness.
The deal will see Aristocrat combine their gaming content with the platform technology of Product Madness to drive combined growth in the social gaming sector.
Aristocrat have agreed to purchase the entire Product Madness business, including management, with Product Madness co-founders Lior Shiff and Jose Brotons set to continue to lead |
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| Betfair to leave Greece |
Online betting exchange Betfair are to withdraw from the Greek market.
The internet operators have taken the decision following concerns over the clarity of gaming regulation in the country.
The firm had been taking bets in Greece without a local gaming permit and have revealed in a statement that they consider the value of such a licence to be “unclear”, adding that they |
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| NetEnt launch new video slot |
Providers Net Entertainment have released their latest video slot, Lucky Angler: A Snowy Catch.
The game is a 5-feel, 3-row offering boasting win both ways, free spins and sticky wild substitutions.
Lucky Angler takes place in an underwater frozen lake where reels show fish swimming behind the symbols.
In the main game players can spin the reels in the sunshine, while free spins take |
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| Betradar release new betting game |
Sports and betting-related data suppliers Betradar have unveiled a new incident-based betting product.
Soccer Roulette asks players to predict the next on-field incident to occur within a 90-second window during a live football match.
Punters are given over 40 chances to bet on a selection of 19 key match incidents, including a goal, yellow card, or penalty.
The incidents are placed on a roulette |
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| Camelot reveal record results |
National Lottery operators Camelot have announced record half-year sales, prize payouts, and returns to good causes.
In the six months to 29 September sales increased 8.1% year-on-year to £3,528.8m, while payouts rose to £1,863.3m.
Contributions to National Lottery Good Causes during the period grew £34.5m year-on-year to £952.8m.
The firm also reached their target of raising £750m for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic |
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| IGT unveil mobile additions |
Providers IGT have strengthened their mobile portfolio with the release of three new games.
Elvis A Little More Action, Wolf Run and Kitty Glitter are now available on the IGT rgt (remote game sever), where they are ready to play on iOS and Android smartphone and tablet devices.
Elvis A Little More Action is a 50-payline slot game boasting stacked wilds and a |
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| GTech G2 agree Marca betting deal |
Suppliers GTech G2 are to provide Spanish sport newspaper Marca with a full online sports betting solution.
The deal with Marca owners Unidad Editorial will see G2’s Margin Market software hosted on Marca’s website, with wagering opportunities offered through in-play betting and a suite of online gaming products.
Marca are to launch a multi-million euro marketing campaign to promote the new Marca Apuestas |
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| NetEnt unveil new mobile slots |
Providers Net Entertainment have launched two new mobile slot games.
The Scandinavian suppliers have added Frankenstein and Jack Hammer 2 Touch to their Touch mobile portfolio.
Released in association with Universal Studios Licensing LLC, Frankenstein is the first video slot to use Linked Wild symbols, offering the possibility of multiple substitution wins on each game round.
Jack Hammer 2 Touch boasts 99 bet lines, |
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| BwinParty co-CEO questioned in Belgium |
BwinParty co-CEO Norbert Teufelberger has been questioned by Belgian authorities over the online operator’s activities in the country.
Teufelberger complied voluntarily with a request to attend an interview with representatives from the Belgium Gambling Commission and has now left the country as planned following two hours of questioning.
Online gaming licences in Belgium are restricted to operators who are partnered with land-based casinos, |
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| Intralot unveil social gaming suite |
Suppliers Intralot Interactive have announced the creation of their first social gaming suite.
A product of the Intralot subsidiary’s partnership with social gaming firm Lazyland, the new Lazyland Social Gaming suite offers instant access to a variety of gaming content.
Games are accessible through social networks such as Facebook, with the gaming architecture based on the virtual goods economy.
The new offering, which |
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| iGame Malta make MPN debut |
Online operators iGame Malta Ltd have gone live on the Microgaming Poker Network (MPN).
iGame Malta sites iGame, 24HPoker and Pokerihuone all now reside on the MPN following a successful transition from their previous network.
The three brands will use the MPN’s new poker lobby as designed by the supplier’s Network Management Board.
iGame Holding Ltd managing director Tommi Maijala said: “The transition to |
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| Greentube unveil slot and poker additions |
Providers Greentube have launched a selection of new Novomatic slot games while also extending their video poker portfolio.
Slot games such as Diamond 7, Flame Dancer and Knights Quest have now been added to Greentube’s online offering, while their video poker catalogue has been enhanced by the introduction of Marilyn Poker II.
Greentube CEO Thomas Graf said: “I am very pleased to |
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| 12BET unveil smart phone offering |
Online operators 12BET have launched a new smart phone interface.
The HTML5 offering, which can be found at smart.12bet.com, is browser optimised, meaning that all events and bets offered on the traditional version of the site are also accessible on the smart phone variant.
The product, which was developed by providers ONEworks, is not restricted to any particular brand of smart phone and |
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| Betfair pull exchange from Germany |
Online operators Betfair are to withdraw their exchange product from the German market.
A new law in the country is introducing a 5% tax on sports betting stakes, although Betfair believe that exchange bets do not fall under the legislation.
Having failed to agree on an interpretation of the law with German tax authorities, Betfair are to pull their exchange offering, stating that |
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| New Full Tilt site launches |
The new Full Tilt poker website has gone live for real-money play.
As of 12 noon on Tuesday 6th November players outside of the US and Italy were able to access their funds and play real-money poker at FullTiltPoker.com for the first time since June 2011.
The online room, now owned by the brand’s one-time rivals PokerStars, made its long-awaited return last week |
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| IGT launch Star Trek slot |
Providers IGT have released a new online slot game based on popular TV series Star Trek.
The game, titled Star Trek Against All Odds, offers 720 ways to win for only 60 coins, as well as bi-directional pays, frequent energising wilds that turn multiple symbols wild, and unique nine-wheel bonuses.
Licensed by CBS Consumer Products, the slot also boasts a skill-based, arcade-style shoot-em-up |
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| NetEnt unveil new video slot |
Providers Net Entertainment have released a new video slot, Wild Rockets.
The game is the first NetEnt slot to offer 720 winning ways on a geometrical reel shape where the reels are 3 x 4 x 5 x 4 x 3, while the game’s wild symbols change every symbol above or below into new wilds.
An extension of Net Entertainment’s portfolio of |
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| GEObet help tribes go live |
Service providers GEObet Gambling Network are to launch the first Native American online casino and poker room in November.
The gambling technology firm say their goal is to secure the future of tribal gaming while also unifying tribal communities through the creation of a network of tribal casinos online where poker liquidity and slot jackpots are shared.
GEObet Network CEO Gerry Gionet also |
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| BetSoft add to mobile offering |
Developers BetSoft Gaming are to release two classic casino games to their mobile client.
The 3D gaming specialists will make roulette and blackjack available on handheld devices and systems including the new iPhone 5 and iOS 6.
The firm will release mobile versions of other games in the coming weeks, including The Slotfather, Three Wishes and 7th Heaven.
BetSoft's head of product development Anthony |
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| BwinParty extend Lightstreamer partnership |
Online operators BwinParty have re-selected Lightstreamer, the flagship product of real-time web solutions firm Weswit, to power their poker, casino, and bingo offerings.
Lightstreamer enables the streaming of real-time gaming data and messaging across numerous channels and apps, including HTML5, Android, iPhone and iPad.
It consists of a high-performance server which routes the real-time messages over the web protocols, while a rich set |
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| Zynga to launch real-money gambling products |
Social games firm Zynga are to partner with online operators BwinParty to offer real-money online poker and casino games to the UK market.
Zynga’s UK-based real-money games service will join forces with the internet gambling giants to launch poker and 180 casino games, including slots, blackjack and roulette, during the first half of 2013.
The poker offering will be powered by BwinParty’s operating |
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| Microgaming agree Lucky247 deal |
Providers Microgaming have signed operators Lucky247 as their latest casino and mobile clients.
The deal will see Lucky247 – who are owned by To Play Central Ltd – supplied with Microgaming’s suite of casino games and mobile software, including HTML5 and Android games supported on over 3,000 mobile and tablet devices.
Microgaming CEO Roger Raatgever said: “With the recent launch of Microgaming Go, |
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| Betting Promotion agree Samvo deal |
Betting market providers Betting Promotion are to supply content for bookmakers Samvo.
The deal will see Betting Promotion supply Samvo with a range of markets for a specific sport which is currently not part of the latter’s area of expertise.
Betting Promotion chief marketing officer Richard Hogg said: “This agreement highlights the ambitions of the business to service clients with products and services |
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| Paf sign up for Microgaming Poker Network |
Operators Paf have agreed a deal to join the Microgaming Poker Network (MPN).
The arrangement will see the Åland Islands-based operators become part of the network in the near future, joining the likes of BetVictor, who recently went live on the MPN, and iGame Malta, who are set to follow suit in the coming weeks.
Paf were set up by a group of |
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| GTECH G2 unveil new bingo offering |
Providers GTECH G2 have premiered a new and improved online bingo product at this year’s EiG show.
Bingo 2.5 boasts a series of fresh features including a new in-game lobby which allows players to change rooms and pre-purchase tickets from other rooms without leaving their existing game.
The lobby also plays host to a plethora of useful information including the number of |
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| NetEnt announce Boylesports partnership |
Providers Net Entertainment have agreed a casino games deal with Boylesports.
The arrangement will see Ireland’s largest independent bookmakers offer NetEnt’s casino games to their online player base.
Net Entertainment chief executive Per Eriksson said: “I am very pleased with the launch of Boylesports, a recognised operator both in terms of quality and size.
“The addition of Boylesports will strengthen Net Entertainment’s position |
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| Euro Partners launch Thailand promotion |
Online gambling affiliate program Euro Partners are to hand one lucky affiliate a luxury trip to Thailand.
The group’s ‘My Thai’ promotional campaign, offered to both new and existing Euro Partners members, sets affiliates the challenge of securing the largest percentage of increased traffic between 17 October and 17 December across casino, poker and sports betting.
The winner will be rewarded with an |
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| Hippodrome confirm online arrangements |
The new Hippodrome Casino has agreed deals with two online gaming giants.
The first agreement will see PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker site, refurbish and rebrand the poker deck at the central London venue, creating the UK’s first PokerStars’ poker room.
The casino will also host a range of PokerStars’ sponsored tournaments and special events during 2013, while the online room have |
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| HoGaming unveil tablet casino games |
Providers HoGaming have launched a new casino product for tablet devices.
Capatalising on advancements in mobile technology and the rollout of 4G networks, the new offering boasts live dealer roulette, blackjack and baccarat for handheld devices.
HoGaming’s chief executive Peter Kjaer said: “We see mobile gaming as a massive growth area with enormous potential over the next few years.
“HoGaming is positioning itself |
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| Shuffle Master rebrand to SHFL entertainment |
Providers Shuffle Master have changed their name with immediate effect.
The gaming suppliers will now operate as SHFL entertainment, with the new name formally unveiled at this week’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas.
The SHFL title is a tribute to the company name chosen by the firm’s founder, John Breeding, and is also a reference to the organisation’s legacy product, card |
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| Amaya to purchase Ongame network |
Online operators BwinParty have agreed to sell their Ongame poker network to providers Amaya Gaming for a potential sum of €25m.
The deal consists of an initial consideration of €15m payable on completion of the deal, which should take place during Q4 2012.
Additional payments of up to €10m will be triggered if regulated online gaming becomes available in the US within the |
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| David Hasselhoff to promote casino games at G2E |
Actor David Hasselhoff is to appear at the G2E show with providers OpenBet and developers MX Digital next month to promote his new online slot and scratchcard games.
The man known as The Hoff will be found at Booth 3965 of the Las Vegas expo between 1:30pm and 2:30pm on Tuesday 2 October.
Aimed primarily at the bingo and casino markets, the new |
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| BetVictor choose ONEworks for new Asian site |
Online operators BetVictor have selected platform providers ONEworks for their new Asian sportsbetting offering Xinweide.com.
ONEworks, who have implemented a strategic shift to emphasise their core product, are already the chosen suppliers of sportsbooks including 12Bet, Mansion88 and Bodog88.
The providers offer several versions of their ONEbook sports-betting platform to licensees seeking to target international, European or Asian markets, offering a wide |
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| NetEnt unveil innovative new slot |
Providers Net Entertainment have released their latest video slot, Evolution.
The 5-reel, 3 row, 25 fixed bet line game offers an innovative ‘Evolution’ feature in free spins mode where the reels spin from bottom to top rather than the usual top to bottom.
The feature sees players progress up the evolutionary ladder, giving the feeling of moving from the bottom of the ocean |
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| Sheriff Gaming sign Microgaming deal |
Providers Sheriff Gaming have agreed a game integration deal with suppliers Microgaming.
The arrangement will see Sheriff’s 5 reel 3D video slot The Amsterdam Master Plan added to the Microgaming-powered QuickFire platform.
Boasting cinema-quality 3D graphics, the game offers players plenty of chances to win through features such as Expanding Wild Reel and Wheel of Fortune Bonus.
Sheriff Gaming have also confirmed they are |
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| WMS and ACEP granted Nevada licences |
Providers WMS Industries and operators American Casino & Entertainment Properties (ACEP) are the latest firms to be awarded Nevada online gaming licences.
The companies had earlier been recommended by the state’s Gaming Control Board, with their applications now approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission.
WMS have received an interactive gaming system manufacturer licence, as well as a service provider licence, while American Casino |
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| Microgaming Poker Network sign up BetVictor Poker |
BetVictor Poker are to join the Microgaming Poker Network (MPN) at the end of September, with players set to be migrated from the online operator’s existing network of choice to the MPN.
The news follows the recent announcement that iGame Malta Ltd will join the MPN towards the end of the year, while it has also been confirmed that discussions have been |
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| Betfair build on Playtech deal |
Online operators Betfair have extended their relationship with providers Playtech.
As well as renewing their casino contract, the firms have reached an agreement to launch a bingo offering, while Betfair customers will also be given access to Playtech’s poker networks.
The deal will allow Betfair to offer ring-fenced poker products as and when required, with the firms set to work together on a |
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| Microgaming unveil new arcade slot |
Providers Microgaming have launched a new retro arcade-style slot game.
The first of a series of releases to be based on a traditional arcade game style, Max Damage and the Alien Attack is a 9-level offering featuring a vertical screen layout, with players given six lives to work their way through the stages, with the best scores displayed on a leaderboard.
Bets are |
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| Spielo launch new PopCap-inspired slots |
Gaming manufacturers Spielo International are set to unveil four new slot games based on existing casual games.
The slots, which are being launched at next month’s G2E show in Las Vegas, are the result of a licensing agreement between Spielo and developers PopCap Games, a division of Electronic Arts.
The new games, Plants vs. Zombies Gargantuar, Plants vs. Zombies Backyard Showdown, Zuma, and |
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| Betfair enjoy revenue rise |
Online betting exchange Betfair have reported a 13% year-on-year revenue increase for the three months ending 31 July.
The internet operator’s turnover for Q1 FY13 was up to £91.6m, aided by the Euro 2012 football championships.
The firm’s UK revenues rose 23% for the same period.
The number of bets placed using mobile phones was up 114% to 15.8m, with mobile betting revenue increasing |
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| GTECH G2 hosting online poker client contest |
Providers GTECH G2 are giving US gaming operators the chance to win a free installation of an online play for fun poker platform at this year’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E).
The firm will be holding a poker tournament at the Las Vegas show which will be open to employees from any licensed US commercial and tribal casino.
The first 83 players to register |
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| Modest rise for Macau revenues |
Gambling revenues in Macau are up 5.5% for August, registering a single-figure year-on-year increase for the second month in a row following a 1.5% rise in July.
The $3.27bn generated in August was the highest of any month this year and also improved on the $3.1bn taken in August 2011.
Analysts had forecasted growth of around 7%-9% for the month, meaning the results |
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| OpenBet agree Danske Spil deal |
Providers OpenBet are to supply the software for the new Danske Spil sports betting platform.
OpenBet were selected following what the firm describe as a “highly competitive tender process” and will look to improve the product range and functionality of the Danish state lottery’s updated sports betting offering.
OpenBet chief executive David Loveday said: “This award by Danske Spil, against all other major |
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| NetEnt launch new slot |
Providers Net Entertainment have unveiled their new video slot, Beach.
The 5-column, 3-row game, which sees soft waves bring shells, starfish and treasure chests to the shore, has 30 fixed bet lines and boasts features such as Free Waves, Wild Symbol and Octopus Wild, the latter of which swaps the symbols on the columns to help a player to the highest possible |
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| Betfair agree sponsor deals |
Online exchange Betfair have announced two sports sponsorship deals.
The internet operators are to sponsor Europa League football on ESPN, while they have also signed up as official partner of Matchroom Sport-promoted boxing on Sky Sports.
Neogtiated by Betfair’s agency Arena Media, the ESPN deal begins on 30 August and runs throughout the 2012/13 season, covering live games, repeats and highlights shows.
The boxing |
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| Microgaming unveil latest Untamed slot |
Providers Microgaming have launched the third instalment of their Untamed series of slot games.
Following on from Untamed Giant Panda and Untamed Bengal Tiger, both of which were released earlier this year, new video slot Untamed Wolf Pack offers four special features, Running Wilds, Scatter symbols, Collect-A-Wild and Your Gamble, all of which increase a player’s chance of winning big jackpots.
Microgaming chief |
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| NetEnt release Android games |
Providers Net Entertainment have made their mobile games available on Android devices.
The NetEnt Touch suite of games, initially launched at the end of 2011 on iPhone and iPad, is now compatible with a selection of Android units, with future games set to be designed for both iOS and Android.
NetEnt chief executive Per Eriksson said: “We are committed to making sure that |
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| Camelot lose Health Lottery review case |
National Lottery operators Camelot have lost a High Court action against the UK Gambling Commission over the operations of the Health Lottery.
Camelot had issued judicial review proceedings against the Commission for what it described as the regulatory body’s “continuing failure to take appropriate regulatory action against The Health Lottery”.
Camelot claimed the rival Health Lottery was an “unlawful and a blatant example |
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| Betradar announce Don Best deal |
Sports data suppliers Betradar and Don Best Sports have agreed an odds monitoring partnership.
The deal will see the firms come together to launch the Betradar American Odds Monitoring Service, an extension of the existing Betradar monitoring service, into the US sports marketplace.
Based on data provided by Don Best, the first version of the service will offer coverage of professional and college |
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| Bwin and Man Utd to create social gaming product |
Operators Bwin have announced they are to work with Premier League football club Manchester United to produce a new online social gaming product.
The move is one aspect of a three-year deal announced between the two parties today that will see Bwin become United’s official gaming and betting partner.
As well as the social gaming element, the agreement will also see the Bwin |
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| Blue Square agree OpenBet deal |
Operators Blue Square Bet have extended their relationship with OpenBet by signing up to the supplier’s Online Product Roadmap.
The online betting firm have signed a multi-year contract with the sportsbook and gaming software providers, continuing a partnership that dates back to 1999 when Blue Square were OpenBet’s first ever customers.
The Online Product Roadmap brings together various products and is designed to |
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| Sporting Index claim Olympic record |
Sporting Index have reported record-breaking Olympic turnover for the London 2012 Games.
The spread betting firm took nine times as many bets as they did during Beijing four years ago, with the number of sports being bet on rising from 16 in 2008 to all 36 in 2012.
The most popular Olympic betting sports were football and tennis, although wagers were placed on |
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| Virgin Casino offer IGT mobile games |
Virgin Mobile Casino have launched provider IGT’s remote game server on their mobile devices.
The initial batch of games includes Da Vinci Diamonds and Cleopatra, with more set to be added to the package soon.
Titles scheduled to be released by the end of the year include Elvis: A Little More Action, Kitty Glitter, Wolf Run and Cats.
IGT plan to release around 20 |
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| New Tivoli site goes live with QuickFire |
New Danish online gaming site TivoliCasino have chosen Microgaming’s QuickFire platform as provider of their casino games.
The site hopes to use QuickFire’s “well-established presence” in the Scandinavian market to build on their “unique position” in Denmark.
TivoliCasino are owned by Tivoli A/S, the firm behind Tivoli Gardens, a popular Danish tourist attraction and holders of a land-based casino licence.
Tivoli Casino head of |
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| PokerStars confirm Full Tilt deal |
PokerStars are to officially complete their acquisition of one-time rivals Full Tilt Poker.
A deal has been approved by the US Attorney’s office which will see all of Tilt’s assets forfeited to PokerStars, who will in turn forfeit $547m to the US government over the next three years, including a $225m payment within the next six days.
As part of the deal PokerStars |
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| RGT and GamCare announce new funding agreement |
The Responsible Gambling Trust (RGT) and GamCare have agreed a new three-year funding deal through to 31 March 2015.
The arrangement secures money for the provision of treatment services for gamblers and others adversely affected by gambling, giving GamCare the opportunity to improve and expand their services.
The deal offers the potential of a 26% increase in funding, worth £500,000, by 2014/15.
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| Three-year sentence for Black Friday payment processor |
Payment processor Ira Rubin has been jailed for three years for processing illegal online gambling transactions for PokerStars, Full Tilt and Absolute Poker.
One of the men indicted in April 2011 by the US Department of Justice, Rubin was handed the longest sentence of any of the ‘Black Friday’ indictees to face court thus far.
The 54-year-old pleaded guilty in January to conspiracy |
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| NetEnt launch new video slot |
Providers Net Entertainment have unveiled their new video slot, Jack Hammer 2: Fishy Business.
A follow up to the original Jack Hammer slot, the game boasts the same cartoon-like graphics and retro animations as its predecessor, with the characters continuing their underworld adventures.
The sequel features 99 bet lines and a free spins game, with the Sticky Win feature from the first game |
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| WMS launch new online gaming division |
Manufacturers WMS Industries have announced the formation of a new online gaming subsidiary.
Designed to “optimise the benefits” of internet gaming for WMS’ casino operator customers, Williams Interactive will focus on the growth and development of the firm’s online, social, casual and mobile gaming initiatives.
WMS Industries President Orrin J. Edidin has been promoted to the newly-created role of President and Chief |
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| Ongame move into casino gaming |
Poker network Ongame are to offer online casino gaming for the first time.
Customers playing poker on Ogame via Scandinavian operators Paf will now be able to enjoy casino side games while at the poker table.
The games, provided by WMS company Jadestone, are designed to increase operator revenues without cannibalising their poker turnover.
It is also hoped that the side games will increase |
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| Virgin unveil Necker Island slot |
Virgin Games have launched an exclusive new video slot game.
Hosted by the Microgaming-powered Quickfire platform, Necker Island is a 50-pay line game based on Virgin Group chairman Sir Richard Branson’s private atoll in the British Virgin Islands.
The Genesis Gaming-developed slot boasts an extra row of symbols, a ‘Locked Wild’ free game series, and a bonus feature awarding players 10 free games.
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| Russia planning major casino developments |
A Russian territory is to invest around $2 billion in 12 new casinos in an attempt to entice major global operators to the area.
The Primorsky Territory, which borders China and Korea, is offering a deal which will effectively mean casino firms will pay no gross gambling revenue tax in return for job creation and tourism development.
A document made public on Thursday |
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| OpenBet enhance British Columbia deal |
Suppliers OpenBet have extended their arrangement with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), allowing the BCLC to enhance the online sports offering at their PlayNow website.
The deal will see PlayNow Sports add more sports, leagues and tournaments to their online offering, while the development also makes British Columbia the first regulated Canadian jurisdiction to offer live betting.
OpenBet have worked with the |
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| Betfair announce “historic” funding deal for UK racing |
Online exchange Betfair have agreed a £40m deal to help fund British horse racing.
The five-year agreement will see the operators contribute 10.75% of all horse racing revenues generated by their UK customers to British Racing, a group comprising of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), the Racecourse Association and the Horsemen’s Group. Betfair say the arrangement will be worth at least |
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| Raymond Bitar pleads not guilty to Full Tilt charges |
Full Tilt Poker co-founder and chief executive Raymond Bitar has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him after giving himself up to US authorities.
Bitar recently returned from Ireland to hand himself in to the FBI in New York, not long before news surfaced that the US government had issued a superseding indictment against him and Full Tilt head of payment |
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| 888 and WMS agree online poker deal |
Operators 888 and manufacturers WMS Gaming have entered into an online poker alliance.
The deal will see WMS market and distribute 888’s online poker solution to land-based casino customers in the US, initially on a play-for-fun basis, with a real money product launched as and when the US legalises online poker at either state or Federal level.
The firms say the arrangement will |
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| Globet go Live with Zukido solution |
Online operators Globet have teamed up with digital gaming agency Zukido to launch their live sports betting product.
Unveiled in time for the Wimbledon tennis championships, the LiveBet solution also offers basketball, football, ice hockey and volleyball wagering.
Designed and built by Birmingham-based Zukido, the product is offered in 11 languages and has been integrated into the data service supplied to Globet by |
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| Shuffle Master withdraw from Ongame deal (Updated) |
Shuffle Master’s purchase of Ongame has been cancelled due to the supplier’s concerns regarding the economic climate in Europe.
It was announced in early March that the firm had entered into a “definitive agreement” to purchase the poker network from operators BwinParty for a total consideration of up to €20.5m, of which €10m was dependant on the future legalisation of |
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| Net Entertainment unveil new slot game |
Providers Net Entertainment have released a new video slot, Zombies.
Set in an empty shopping mall, the 5 reel, 20 pay line game boasts features such as standard, random and stacked wilds, wild substitutions, and a free spins mode with a multiplier of up to ten times.
The standard wild is a normal wild which can be placed anywhere on the screen, while |
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| Sportradar join World Lottery Association |
Sports data suppliers Sportradar are to become an Associate Member of the World Lottery Association (WLA).
The WLA Executive Committee have approved the firm’s application, with the organisation’s executive director describing Sportradar as being “well known and well respected”.
Formed in 1999 through the merger of the International Association of State Lotteries and the International Association of Toto and Lotto Organisations, the WLA |
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| Betradar unveil retail version of Virtual Football League |
Sports data suppliers Betradar have launched a Virtual Football League (VFL) retail solution in Russia.
Russian-based bookmakers Liga Stavok have begun to offer the VFL service, which provides 24/7 real money betting on virtual football matches, in selected flagship stores in Moscow and will soon extend the product to its retail outlets across the country.
The VFL boasts 3D match simulation and unique |
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| 888poker celebrate success in Spain |
888poker have become the second largest poker network in Spain following their launch in the country earlier this month.
The new room went live on 5 June having been awarded a Spanish e-gaming license on 1 June, implementing an approved version of the 888 group’s existing software, with the network now the second biggest in the country according to poker traffic analysts |
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| Shuffle Master and Ongame unveil new alliances |
Poker network Ongame and suppliers Shuffle Master have agreed two new deals in the online gaming space.
The first sees the pair team up with manufacturers Bally Technologies to establish a business-to-business online partnership.
The strategic alliance, which sees Ongame interface with Bally's iGaming platform, will enable all three companies to offer a “unique poker and iGaming platform solution”, expanding their online gaming |
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| QuickFire confirm Redbet deal |
Microgaming-powered providers QuickFire have unveiled operators Redbet Gaming as their latest partners.
QuickFire will supply the online gaming firm, a subsidiary of Redbet Holding AB, with a range of products including specific European slots, jackpot games, and flagship video slots.
Redbet Gaming Ltd chief operations officer Alexis Wicén said: “Microgaming has some of the best slots online and it was a natural choice |
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| Spanish Poker Network goes live |
Providers GTECH G2 have launched their new Spanish Poker Network (SPN).
Operators such as Poker Heaven and Orenes are joining together to create the network, which is celebrating its unveiling by hosting hourly freerolls from 14:00 CET on June 7 until 12:00 CET on June 13, all of which are open to both registered and unregistered players alike.
The network is also offering |
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| Betradar announce new Live Odds deals |
Two Scandinavian state operators have become the latest customers of sports data suppliers Betradar’s Live Odds Service.
Veikkaus Oy, the Finnish national betting agency, and Norsk Tipping, the Norwegian national lottery, have both signed up for the product, a fully automated and integrated in-running trading service.
Requiring only limited resources, the Live Odds Service offers a wide variety of live betting sports and |
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| Microgaming launch new slots |
Providers Microgaming have unveiled a new selection of online slot games for June.
Untamed – Giant Panda is a 5 Reel, 243 Way video slot which takes gamers on a virtual trip to China to spend time with the endangered animal in its natural forest habitat. The Untamed series of slots boast innovative new features including Collect-A-Wild, Lucky Nudge, Brilliant Wilds and |
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| Net Ent unveil new video slot |
Providers Net Entertainment have announced the release of their new video slot, Thunderfirst.
The ninja-themed game features 243 bet ways as well as stacked wilds, free spins and multipliers of up to 5x.
Players are transported to a bamboo forest in Imperia Asia, tasked with negotiating their way to the ‘temple of free spins’ to be in with a chance of winning big.
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| IGT agree Loto-Québec games deal |
Providers International Game Technology (IGT) are to supply online casino games to the gaming website of Canadian state operators Loto-Québec.
IGT will launch a selection of games on the Espace Jeux site later this year, with the first phase of the agreement seeing Cleopatra, Wheel of Fortune – Hollywood Edition, Monopoly and Clue made available to players in Quebec. The games are |
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| Lottery reports record revenues |
National Lottery sales and donations to good causes both reached record levels in 2011/12.
Operators Camelot report that revenue generated from the selling of products such as tickets and scratch cards was up 12.1% to £65.bn, while good cause donations rose 9.6% to £1.8bn.
Designated lottery games successfully raised the targeted £750m for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, part of an overall National |
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| Betfair and OpenBet agree sportsbook supply deal |
Suppliers OpenBet are to provide Betfair with the software for the exchange’s move into fixed-odds betting.
OpenBet will supply underlying sportsbook technology to allow Betfair to compete in markets where it has traditionally been less competitive.
The firms have worked together on previous projects, including a 2008 deal that saw OpenBet provide Betfair with the technical infrastructure for the Betfair Arcade product, and |
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| The promise of protection |
A year on from the events of Black Friday, Ray Davies explores the benefits of player protection now and in the future
In the 16th century goldsmiths (the bankers of their day) would accept gold deposits, provide loans and fund transfers and receipt these with what was known as ‘running cash notes’ which promised to pay the bearer on demand the sum |
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| Gala Coral confirm Mirror betting deal |
Gala Coral are to become the official Euro 2012 betting partner of the Daily and Sunday Mirror newspapers.
Commencing in early June, the £500,000 agreement, which was secured by media planning and buying agency 7stars, will see the operators provide the publications with exclusive deals and incentives, including free bets and bespoke odds.
Gala Coral retail marketing director Olly Raeburn said: “The campaign |
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| Kambi confirm Spanish deal |
Sportsbook providers Kambi have agreed a supply deal with Spanish casino group Grupo Acrismatic.
The two-year arrangement is set to begin before the start of the new Spanish football season in late August and includes odds compilation, risk management, customer profiling and a technical platform.
Kambi have also announced that their new mobile live betting application went live on 8 May, featuring both |
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| NetEnt announce Boylesports deal |
Providers Net Entertainment have agreed a supply deal with bookmakers Boylesports.
The arrangement will see NetEnt deliver their gaming and casino content to the Boylesports website and associated sites, thus strengthening the Irish firm’s online portfolio.
Net Entertainment chief executive Per Eriksson said: “Our continued focus on portfolio excellence and technology leadership has strengthened our position as the gaming industry’s market leading casino |
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| Caesars seeking LCI sale |
Casino operators London Clubs International (LCI) have been put up for sale, according to a report in The Times newspaper.
LCI owners Caesars Entertainment, who are said to value the business at £160m, are understood to have appointed financial giants Goldman Sachs and PricewaterhouseCoopers to oversee the process.
The sale is apparently being broken down into two parts, with Caesars looking to sell |
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| Rank announce Gala deal |
Rank Group have confirmed their acquisition of Gala Casinos from Gala Coral group, around six weeks after initial talks between the firms broke down.
Operators Rank have announced a conditional agreement to purchase the casino chain for a total cash consideration of £205m. The acquisition includes 23 casinos in Great Britain plus three non-operating licences.
Discussions between the companies were first confirmed on |
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| Boylesports sign up for ZonePlay |
In-play sports betting firm Buzz Sports have licensed their ZonePlay product to bookmakers Boylesports.
The flagship game, which sees players bet on which event will occur next during a live sporting contest, will now be available on the Boylesports website to gamers in the UK and Ireland.
ZonePlay is currently available for football, tennis and cricket matches, with baseball, basketball and NFL set |
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| Microgaming unveil Shoot slot |
Providers Microgaming have launched a new slot game based on the iconic Shoot football magazine.
Developed in association with Pedigree Group Limited, Principles of the Shoot brand, the 50 pay-line game boasts a nostalgic retro feel and features many great footballers from years gone by.
One of the most notable elements of the new offering is its Trade ‘Em Bonus, which is triggered |
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| Playtech reveal income increase |
Providers Playtech have reported a 90% year-on-year increase in gross income for Q1 2012.
The firm saw income for the three months ending 31 March 2012 rise to €88.4m, up from €46.6m in the same quarter last year.
Total company revenues rose 104% from €36.7m to €75.1m, aided by a 7145% increase in revenues generated by the group’s services division.
Videobet revenues were up |
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| PokerStars in Full Tilt buy-out rumours as Groupe Bernard Tapie drop out of the running |
Rumours have surfaced regarding the potential purchase of Full Tilt Poker (FTP) by long-time rivals PokerStars, on the same day as the group previously leading the race to acquire Tilt announced they were pulling out of the deal.
Yesterday a user on poker forum Two Plus Two named PS<3FTP posted a message stating:
“PokerStars has reached an agreement with the US Department |
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| G2E Asia 2012 set to educate the industry |
Offering insight and knowledge on the Asian gambling market, G2E Asia 2012 is one of the most impressive and important gaming events of the year.
Held at the Venetian Macao from 22-24 May, the show boasts a plethora of panels and exhibitors, making it the perfect place to share and explore strategies for success.
The conference begins on 22 May with a Global |
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| Microgaming unveil Bingo Network developments |
Providers Microgaming have announced a number of new features for their Bingo Network.
As of May players will be able to buy tickets for a selection of bingo rooms in advance, from a single room, making for a more streamlined, user-friendly purchasing system.
Chat host avatars and player avatar management are also being introduced in order to enhance the social aspect of players’ |
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| Social bingo on the agenda at 7th Online Bingo Summit |
The socialisation of online bingo is one of the hot topics set to be discussed at the 7th Online Bingo Summit later this month.
The industry is currently going through major change, with social gaming set to add a new dimension to a market previously suffering from a degree of player saturation and the consolidation of the bigger operators.
As Sreeram Reddy Vanga, |
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| GTECH unveil new chief technology officer |
Providers GTECH Corporation have appointed Matthew Whalen as their new chief technology officer.
Promoted from senior vice president of global technology solutions, Whalen will be responsible for the Lottomatica subsidiary’s overall technology strategy.
Having joined the company in 1994 he has worked his way up through the ranks, holding roles including vice president of international technology solutions and vice president of research and |
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| Irish lottery auction proposed |
The Irish government are seeking to auction the licence for the country’s national lottery.
Plans have been unveiled to award a 20-year licence to the highest bidder, with the sale expected to generate between €400m and €600m for the cash-strapped nation.
The current licence has been held by the Irish post office since the launch of the lottery in 1987.
Ireland’s minister for public |
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| No Gala Coral deal for Rank Group |
The Rank Group have announced that discussions with Gala Coral regarding the potential acquisition of Gala’s casino business have been terminated.
Rank say the talks, which were first confirmed on 30 January 2012, ended because it became clear that the terms of the deal would “not serve the best interests” of their shareholders.
Rank Group chairman and chief executive officer Ian Burke said: |
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| Genting get go-ahead for Birmingham casino |
Plans for a £120m Genting casino at Birmingham’s NEC have been given the green light by Solihull Council.
The Council’s planning committee approved the Resorts World project at a meeting on 26 March, also agreeing to create a working group to monitor the development.
Plans for the complex, which is expected to open by the end of 2013, include a 50,000sq ft casino |
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| Betfair to unveil fixed odds product |
Online operators Betfair are to launch a fixed odds betting service alongside their existing exchange offering.
The firm’s interim chief executive Stephen Morana has confirmed that the as yet unnamed product will be launching soon in a bid to win back customers who are choosing to bet using more conventional methods.
“Some of our customers are going to traditional bookies for a portion |
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| Microgame and Global Betting Exchange confirm Italian deal |
Betting and gaming service providers Microgame have agreed a partnership deal with B2B technology providers Global Betting Exchange to introduce exchange betting into the Italian market.
The collaboration has been made possible by the 16 January announcement by Italian authorities that exchange betting will be legalised in Italy later in the year.
The two companies have been working towards the launch of Italian |
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| Camelot take legal action over The Health Lottery |
National Lottery operators Camelot are to issue judicial review proceedings against the Gambling Commission for what they call the regulatory body’s “continuing failure to take appropriate regulatory action against The Health Lottery”.
Formal papers will be lodged in the High Court next week, with Camelot believing that The Health Lottery is “unlawful and a blatant example of an attempt to commercialise a |
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| GTECH G2 announce new Spanish deals |
Suppliers GTECH G2 have agreed a series of new partnerships for the Spanish market.
The deals will see the group license their software and services to the likes of Casino Barcelona Grup Peralada, Acrismatic, Grup Comar, Grupo Orenes, Winga and Suertia, as well as a number of other media and gaming companies.
The regulation of Spain’s gambling market is set to occur no |
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| Shuffle Master to purchase OnGame network |
Shuffle Master are to acquire Ongame Network from bwin.party in a deal that could be worth up to €20.5m.
The suppliers will pay an initial €19.5m for the online poker network, subject to certain adjustments, while further payments of up to €10m will depend on the legalisation of real money online poker in the USA within the next five years, with the |
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| Boylesports unveil new online division |
Bookmakers Boylesports have created a new online division separate to their existing retail operations.
The move, designed to help the company “establish a foothold in new territories”, sees Ireland’s largest independent bookmakers appoint head of online Keith O’Loughlin to the newly-created role of CEO of Boylesports Online.
O’Loughlin will have responsibility for the development of Boylesports.com, sub-brands such as Boylepoker.com and Boylecasino.com, and |
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| Gambling Commission looking into TV gambling content |
The Gambling Commission are to advise broadcasters on gambling-related content in TV game shows.
The Commission, which regulates gambling in the UK, are currently compiling their findings on the topic, with the suggestion being that they may call for contestants on game shows to be required to demonstrate some level of skill in order to win prizes.
Although little is known about |
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| Bodog domain seized by US authorities |
Online gambling group Bodog have had their Bodog.com domain seized by US Homeland Security.
Visitors to the site are met with a message from American authorities confirming the seizure, which was undertaken “in accordance with a warrant obtained with the assistance of the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland”.
Bodog have responded to the seizure by stating that the domain “is |
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| Net Ent reveal new submarine slot game |
Scandinavian software providers Net Entertainment have unveiled Subtopia as their latest video slot.
The 5-reel, 20-bet line game takes place in a submarine, with the vessel’s crew leading players on an underwater journey.
A random multiplier awards players with wins up to x5, while those discovering a free spins multiplier meter will see their wins increased progressively by x2 up to x6.
The game |
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| CryptoLogic and NeoGames confirm slots deal |
Developers CryptoLogic have agreed to license a portfolio of their games to software providers NeoGames.
The deal will see CryptoLogic provide two of its most popular branded slots as part of an initial rollout, with further products added over the term of the multi-year agreement.
The games, launched through CryptoLogic’s Instant Click platform, will be distributed across NeoGames’ network of more than 30 |
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| Unibet in ad agency search |
Online betting firm Unibet are seeking an agency to take on their £2 million UK advertising account.
The Swedish company, who offer sports betting, casino gaming, poker and bingo, have begun approaching agencies directly.
The group had previously held a £20m pan-European advertising account with agency TBWA\London.
Unibet Group plc recently announced a profit after tax for the year ending 31st December 2011 of |
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| Microgaming unveil new slots |
Providers Microgaming have released a series of new online slot games.
The likes of Drone Wars, Jewels of the Orient, King Arthur, Mayan Princess, Megaspin Break da Bank Again, Mount Olympus: the revenge of Medusa, and The Forgotten Land of Lemuria are all available on the developer’s Flash platform, while Power Spins – Atomic 8s can only be downloaded. Great Griffin is |
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| Rank report profit increase |
The Rank Group Plc have announced small year-on-year rises in revenue and operating profit for the second half of 2011.
The gaming firm’s interim results for the six months ending 31st December also reveal an increase in customers and customer visits during the period.
The company’s revenue for H2 2011 was up 3.2% on H2 2010 to £295.9m, with operating profit increasing by |
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| Net Ent launch new Starburst slot |
Developers Net Entertainment have unveiled a brand new video slot.
Starburst is a 5-reel 1-bet line offering that immerses players in an arcade atmosphere through high paced gameplay and vibrant colours.
The game replaces traditional slot Wilds with an innovate new Starburst Wild which expands over the entire reel and remains in place for up to three re-spins at no extra cost to |
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| 888 enjoy double delight at Totally Gaming Awards |
888 were one of the major winners at the inaugural ICE Totally Gaming Awards, with the online gambling firm claiming two awards.
The Best Online Casino of the Year prize was claimed by their 888casino.com brand, while 888poker.com secured victory in the Best Online Gaming Product of the Year category.
The awards – which recognise and reward innovative and exceptional products and services |
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| IGT rename Entraction poker network |
Developers IGT have used the recent ICE expo in London to showcase their newly rebranded IGT Poker Network.
The network, formerly known as Entraction, was purchased by the manufacturers in March last year for $115m, and the name has now officially been changed to reflect the acquisition.
Executive vice president of IGT Interactive, Gideon Bierer, said: "This was the first show where we |
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| Rank confirm Gala acquisition talks |
The Rank Group Plc have confirmed that they are in talks with the Gala Coral Group over a potential purchase of Gala’s casinos.
Speculation had been rife over the last few days regarding a possible £250m deal and, while Rank make it clear that terms have yet to be agreed, a short statement published on their website is the first official confirmation |
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| Net Ent launches Scarface slot game |
Online casino software providers Net Ent launched brand new slot game Scarface this week at ICE 2012 which continues their strong partnership with Universal.
The all time classic Scarface movie is set to get the re-make treatment from Universal pictures later this year and interest in the 3D slot game will get a major boost.
The game, which was officially announced on Tuesday |
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| PokerStars CEO departs |
PokerStars CEO Gabi Campos is to leave the company.
A short statement released by the online poker firm thanked Campos for his work before revealing that a search for his replacement is underway.
Former Dragonfish managing director Campos was named as PokerStars chief executive in July 2010 before officially assuming the role on 4 October that year.
He will officially leave the company on |
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| Victor Chandler rebrand as BetVictor |
Victor Chandler have rebranded as BetVictor in the UK.
The decision to change the name was taken in order to keep the company’s UK operations consistent with those covering other European markets where the firm is already known as BetVictor.
The new home of BetVictor is Betvictor.com, with the website designed to offer customers a more engaging betting experience.
The company say that improved |
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| IGT in Double Down deal |
Developers International Game Technology (IGT) have agreed a deal to acquire online social gaming company Double Down Interactive.
IGT are to purchase the firm, developers of the popular DoubleDown Casino on Facebook, for a total consideration that could reach $500m.
The deal is comprised of $250m in cash plus $85m in retention payments over the next two years, in addition to up to |
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| Analysts highlight importance of DoJ gambling comments |
The US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) confirmation that the 1961 Wire Act only applies to sports betting has been described as an “important game changer” by the head of a top industry analysis group.
Responding to a query from the states of New York and Illinois regarding the standing of online lotteries within the Act, assistant attorney general Virginia A Seitz |
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| Gaming shares on the rise as US softens |
After the DoJ released an opinion on what gambling activities the Wire Act of 1961 covered, shares in online gambling stocks have rocketed as dealers reacted to online poker not being affected by the act.
At the very least the statement allows state level online poker legislation and it is seen as just the beginning before the US Congress bring in full |
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| Net Ent to supply Danish operations |
Net Entertainment have been selected as the local casino partner for the newly-regulated Danish market by a number of major operators.
The Swedish-based company have signed agreements with Betsson, Unibet, Bet24 and Sportingbet (including Scandicbookmaker and Danbook) that will see them supply their casino portfolio to their partner companies’ Danish operations.
Back in July 2001 Net Ent became one of the first suppliers |
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| Net Ent launch new mobile games |
Suppliers Net Entertainment have released their first portfolio of mobile games.
The new launch – named NetEnt Touch – sees mobile versions of popular games including Gonzo’s Quest, Jack Hammer and Blackjack made available to players on iPhones, iPads and iPods, with a number of new releases also set to feature in the package.
The launch of the games will follow a phased |
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| PokerStars to protect French player funds |
PokerStars are to appoint a fully independent trust to oversee its French player’s funds.
The third-party trustee is to be a UK trust company owned by IFG Group plc, an international financial services company with full market listings in London and Dublin. Players will be able to approach the trustee if they have an issue with the online operator.
Part of a PokerStars |
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| Net Ent launch new 3D slot |
Software suppliers Net Entertainment have unveiled their latest platinum 3D video slot.
The Jack and the Beanstalk game is based on the popular folk story of the same name and will see players join Jack on his quest for riches.
Boasting 3D graphics and animations as well as top quality sound, the game includes a range of unique features.
The adventure begins with a |
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| Gioco Digitale join Dragonfish platform |
888’s B2B division Dragonfish have announced that the Giocodigitale.it website successfully went live on their Italian casino platform last month.
Gioco Digitale are the latest brand to join the fully compliant CasinoFlex platform, which offers Dragonfish’s Italian partners both download and instant play clients, as well as a live casino premium product, all of which are integrated into one complete gaming package.
Dragonfish |
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| AGCC launch Full Tilt review |
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) have announced an independent review of their handling of the Full Tilt Poker licence case.
The regulatory body have appointed former chairman of the UK Gambling Commission Peter Dean to undertake the review, which will investigate the AGCC’s actions in dealing with the matter.
The licences of Vantage Limited, Filco Limited and Oxalic Limited – who |
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| Ladbrokes unveil fresh debt facilities |
Ladbrokes plc have announced new debt facilities with their banks.
The gambling giants have agreed five-year facilities totalling £540m, which are set to mature in 2016. The new arrangements will replace their existing £560m facilities which had been due to mature in 2013.
The company say the facilities will provide them with “adequate headroom” once they have redeemed a £131m bond in July |
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| Macau gaming revenues increase |
Gambling revenues in Macau are up 32.9% year-on-year for November, according to official figures.
Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau have revealed the figure rose to MOP23.06 billion (US$2.88 billion) for the month, representing a sharp rise on the same period last year, although the amount is actually down 14% on October’s revenues. The month-on-month decrease can mainly be put down to |
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| Genting acquire Fox Club |
The Fox Poker Club has been sold to Genting Casinos.
The club – London’s only dedicated poker venue – was founded by Chris North and Ian Hogg in 2005 and opened in September 2010, having received a full UK Casino licence in 2008. The former PKR-sponsored venue now boasts over 20,000 members and is currently experiencing record week-on-week trading.
Managing director North said: |
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| Passoker reveal OpenBet deal |
Passoker have announced a partner agreement with software suppliers OpenBet.
The in-play sports gambling game creators have confirmed the deal following their successful integration with OpenBet’s Remote Gaming Interface (RGI). The integration means Passoker can now offer their product to all of OpenBet’s betting and gaming customers.
The Passoker game is a non-skill offering covering sports including football, rugby league, rugby union, |
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| Full Tilt buy-out deal agreed |
The sale of Full Tilt Poker to Groupe Bernard Tapie has moved a step closer after the parties reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department.
An agreement letter signed by U.S. attorney Jason Cowley and Group Bernard Tapie attorney Behnam Dayanim confirmed a deal for the French investors to purchase Full Tilt’s assets for $80 million. The assets will be forfeited |
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| EveryMatrix announce Tower Gaming deal |
Software suppliers EveryMatrix are to provide gaming management and payment processing solutions to online casino, poker and sports betting operators Tower Gaming.
Tower, who already utilise EveryMatrix’s white label OddsMatrix sportsbook, will now also use the company’s GamMatrix platform, which will facilitate a smooth integration of Cake Poker and Net Entertainment casino.
Launched in 2008, EveryMatrix boast a range of |
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| Microgaming agree Ladbrokes supply deal |
Providers Microgaming are to supply casino and poker software to Ladbrokes’ Danish and Spanish operations.
The British bookmakers are expected to launch the continental offerings in January 2012 and players in both countries will be given access to a selection of Microgaming’s premium casino titles, provided through the group’s Flash and download casino clients, while the company’s poker software will also be |
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| Betfair announce new CEO |
Betfair have appointed Breon Corcoran as their new chief executive officer.
The 40-year-old will join the online exchange on 1st August 2012 from Paddy Power where he currently holds the position of chief operating officer.
Betfair have been searching for a new CEO since David Yu announced back in June that he would not be renewing his contract with the company.
Corcoran has spent |
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| Playtech reveal strong Q3 results |
Playtech have announced big year-on-year increases in income and revenue for the third quarter of 2011.
The software supplier’s gross income for the three months ended 30 September 2011 was €70.1m, up 45% on the figure for the same period of 2010, while total revenue was up 55% to €61.5m.
In terms of specific verticals, poker revenue was up 13%, while casino |
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| Victor Chandler unveil new poker site |
Victor Chandler have launched a new online poker room on the Microgaming network for players who have been excluded from the Entraction network.
BetVictor.com has been created as an alternative home for those Entraction players from Israel, Canada, Norway and Russia who saw their IP’s blocked on 1 November following the network’s purchase by US ??? IGT earlier this year.
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| Microgaming unveil new Android Air application |
Software providers Microgaming have launched a new Android mobile casino platform.
Android Air is an Adobe Air-based application compatible with tablets and smartphones running on Android. The starting package includes eight Microgaming casino games, with this number set to rise to at least 20 by the end of the year.
The application boasts updated banking and registration modules, while the connection now links |
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| GTECH G2 unveil new online bingo room |
GTECH G2 have joined forces with Bid Shopping to launch a new bingo website.
The software providers have teamed up with the broadcasters to showcase bidbingo.co.uk. The site will boast GTECH G2’s wide selection of bingo games and embedded side games, including ‘Chippendales: The Reel Deal’, while live presenters and special chat features are also on offer. GTECH G2‘s International Bingo Network |
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| MGM and Bwin.party unveil new deal |
MGM Resorts have announced a poker deal with Bwin.party digital entertainment.
The joint venture, which also involves hotel and casino operators Boyd Gaming, will offer online poker in regulated U.S. jurisdictions as and when the game becomes legal at either federal or state level.
Online gambling firm Bwin.party, who will license their technology to the other two companies, are set to own 65% |
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| Net Ent reveal revenue rise |
Net Entertainment have announced strong revenue growth for Q3 2011.
The Scandinavian suppliers saw operating revenues increase 21.7% year-on-year to SEK 111.4m (£10.9m), although the company’s operating profit for the period dropped slightly to SEK 34.01m (£3.32m) from the Q3 2010 figure of SEK 34.09m (£3.33m). However profit after tax was up SEK 0.91m to SEK 30.95m (£3.02m).
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| Net Ent release new slot |
Software providers Net Entertainment have launched their latest slot game.
Mythic Maiden, a new 5-reel 30 bet line video slot based in a mysterious attic, offers numerous special features including a multiplier that can reach up to 30x.
A free spins mode also allows players to multiply their winnings by up to 10x, while additional free spins are randomly fired from an Iron |
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| PKR growth recognised by Deloitte |
PKR have been named as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in Britain.
The online poker operators were placed fourth in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a list which ranks UK tech firms based on their percentage revenue growth in the last five years, with a growth rate of 9314%.
The company have also made it into the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA |
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| Paddy Power reveal new creative partner |
Paddy Power have handed their creative account to Crispin Porter & Bogusky.
The advertising agency will now oversee the bookmaker’s sports betting and e-gaming ads as part of a £7m deal after pitching against counterparts Mother and CHI & Partners. DDB UK dropped out of the contest at an earlier stage.
Paddy Power reviewed their account earlier this year after their previous |
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| Spreadex unveil new casino |
Spreadex have launched a new online casino.
Known primarily for their spread betting, fixed odds and financial trading services, the firm are entering new territory with their casino product. Powered by Chartwell Games, the casino is to offer table games, card games, slots, scratch cards and video poker. A live dealer feature is also available, allowing players to communicate with casino employees |
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| Net Entertainment announce new content deal |
Net Entertainment have agreed a deal with Sky Betting & Gaming to supply content to the Skyvegas.com website.
The gambling arm of BSkyB have become the latest online operator to choose Net Entertainment as their casino partner in an arrangement that will see the Scandinavian suppliers provide Skyvegas.com with a range of online casino games.
Net Entertainment’s acting CEO Bjorn Krantz commented: “We |
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| Full Tilt announce acquisition deal |
A French business group have agreed to purchase troubled operators Full Tilt Poker.
Tilt have confirmed the signing of an exclusive agreement with Groupe Bernard Tapie, a deal that will see the European firm acquire Full Tilt and all of its associated assets.
A Tilt statement says the deal, which will include the repayment of its players, is “subject to several conditions; the |
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| Alderney suspend Full Tilt Poker licence |
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) have revoked the licence of Full Tilt Poker with immediate effect.
The licence had been suspended since 29 June and an initial hearing scheduled for late July had been adjourned at the request of Tilt’s legal team, with a rescheduled hearing eventually taking place in London on 19 September.
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| BetClic sign up to Everest Network |
Online operators BetClic Poker have joined the Everest Poker Network.
Everest, who are part of the wider BetClic Everest group, say they welcome the addition of BetClic Poker’s “knowledge, passion and liquidity” to their network.
“The growing Everest Poker Network is a popular and trusted place to learn and experience the fun of playing poker online,” added Tarquin Henderson, head of poker and |
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| Denmark to liberalise e-gaming market |
Denmark is set to open up its online gambling market after the EU commission approved its new regulation measures, a development that signals the end of the country’s monopoly.
A statement from the Danish Tax and Customs Administration has confirmed that the market is set to liberalise on 1 January 2012 following a nine-month EU processing period, meaning that between now |
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| Full Tilt hearing to take place in private |
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) have announced that Monday’s regulatory hearing into the affairs of Full Tilt Poker is to be held in private.
Full Tilt’s request that the hearing be adjourned was rejected by an AGCC tribunal, but it was decided that proceedings should be held ‘in camera’ despite an earlier invitation for press and public to attend.
The hearing, |
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| Microgaming update poker software |
The Microgaming Poker Network (MPN) have released a software update designed to offer players improved usability.
The network – whose clients include Ladbrokes Poker, Stan James Poker and 32Red Poker – say a number of the developments have been brought in as a result of player requests. These include the introduction of larger cards, the downsizing of 10-handed cash game tables |
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| SIS unveil new football channel |
Satellite Information Services (SIS) have launched a new live football TV channel.
The broadcaster’s latest venture is called SISsoccer+ and will be screened live in betting shops. The channel will feature matches from the German, Danish, Dutch, Austrian and Irish leagues, as well as games from the Conference in England. Italian Cup contests will also be shown, as will international fixtures.
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| Merge address Maltese licensing issue |
Merge Poker have released a statement in response to comments made by the Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority that Merge licensee LockPoker.eu had “no connection whatsoever” with the Authority.
Merge chief executive Anthony Taylor explains in the statement that Merge recently received a letter of intent for a Class 4 Platform licence from the Authority, at which point the poker network allowed |
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| Full Tilt release new statement |
Full Tilt Poker have revealed that the company has been inspected by six potential buyers in recent months as their search for a new owner goes on.
In a newly-released statement, the online operators insisted they remained “fully committed” to paying players back “in full”, adding that they had hired a financial advisor to assist with their hunt for new investment and |
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| Paddy Power profits up |
Paddy Power have announced positive interim results for the first half of 2011.
The Irish bookmakers revealed their total operating profit for the six months ending 30 June was up 14% to €56.2m. This figure was aided by a 26% increase in the company’s online operating profits excluding Australia, and a 35% rise in Australian online operating profits. UK retail profits were |
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| Full Tilt Poker in discussions with multiple groups regarding takeover |
Full Tilt Poker have confirmed that they are still in negotiations regarding the sale of the company, although the period of exclusivity for one interested party has ended.
The company’s brand executor, Irish-based Pocket Kings Ltd, have released a statement in which it is revealed that despite the ending of the exclusivity period they still hope to resume talks with the initial |
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| Gambling Insider magazine launches on Android |
The top B2B gaming industry publication – the first of its kind to make it onto the iPad – has now expanded into the Android arena, bringing its fresh perspective on all the industry’s major talking points to the popular operating device.
This new version of the magazine can be downloaded from https://market.android.com/details?id=com.triactivemedia.gambling, with the initial purchase including one |
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| Mansion enter Man City partnership |
Mansion Group have agreed a two-year deal to become the official international betting partner of Manchester City football club.
The online gambling company – who have previously sponsored the shirts of City’s Premier League counterparts Tottenham Hotspur – will collaborate with the FA Cup holders across a range of commercial opportunities, including the expansion of the Man City brand into Asia. The |
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| Sky Bet add to in-play options |
Sky Bet have renewed their supply deal with Sporting Solutions in a move that will see the online operators expand their in-play offering.
Sporting Solutions - the B2B arm of Sporting Index Group – have been working with the bookmakers since 2009 and the extension of their arrangement will see cricket, tennis, rugby union, rugby league and American sports added to |
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| Oddschecker to offer in-play comparisons |
Odds comparison website Oddschecker are to launch a new in-play service, to be powered by Push Technology.
The BSkyB-owned site are to use Push’s Diffusion enterprise messaging and internet communications technology to offer live in-play odds comparison, allowing users to compare the latest in-play prices across a variety of online bookmakers.
The service will be offered in addition to Oddschecker’s current odds comparison |
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| Full Tilt pay £250,000 worth of licensing fees |
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC) have confirmed that Full Tilt Poker have paid their outstanding licence fees.
The online operators informed the AGCC at a recent public hearing that they had withheld £250,000 worth of payments because they were already aware their license was going to be revoked, meaning they saw little point in paying for a license that essentially didn’t |
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| Full Tilt secure adjournment but players left in limbo |
Those hoping for a clear outcome from Full Tilt Poker’s regulatory hearing in London on Tuesday were left disappointed when the case was adjourned until a later date.
While somewhat anti-climatic, it was still a fascinating (if long) day for those present, and a number of very interesting points and issues did come to light, even if no overall conclusion was reached.
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| Full Tilt Hearing Delayed |
In response to the request by lawyers representing Full Tilt Poker, the AGCC have agreed to adjourn the regulatory hearing until no later than September 15th 2011, having been “persuaded” by Full Tilt's legal representatives. They stated that this was “in the interest of justice and in the best interests of Full Tilt Poker e-gaming customers”.
This will allow Full Tilt Poker |
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| Dragonfish unveil Italian casino products |
Dragonfish have released their casino offering into the Italian market.
The B2B group – an independent division of 888 Holdings Plc – have launched Dragonfish-powered casinos bwin.it and Micro Game, with more set to follow in the coming months, including Gioco Digitale and King.com. Further deals are also expected at a later date.
All of the new launches will be based around |
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| Guoco’s Rank offer closes just short of delist mark |
Guoco Group have closed their public offer for shares in Rank Group, leaving the Asian investment management company with a 74.5% holding in the British gambling giants, just below the point that would have triggered a mandatory delisting of Rank’s shares.
Guoco made a takeover bid at 150p per share in May after increasing their stake in Rank to 40.8%, amid fears |
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| Bookmakers call for abolition of levy |
British bookmakers have proposed that the horseracing levy be scrapped and replaced with a new commercial agreement.
The Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) want the 50-year system abolished by 2014, with a non-statutory alternative based on the fixture list installed in its place. The ABB want more influence on the list as part of their plans to create stronger race meetings, a |
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| Licensing changes on the horizon |
The Department for Culture, Media & Sport has suggested that online gambling licensing in Britain could be set for a shake-up.
The recent suspension of Full Tilt Poker’s Alderney licence – following the enforced closure of the same company’s American operations – has further highlighted an issue that was already high on the agenda of culture secretary Jeremy Hunt.
The government recently undertook |
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| Merge Gaming establishes companies in Malta |
| The Merge Gaming Network is pleased to announce that its recently established companies in Malta were issued a Letter of Intent by the Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority in relation to its application for a Class 3 and Class 4 Remote Gaming License. This enables the network to offer current and future network partners the option of being regulated by Malta |
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| Player Retention Strategies for Online Gaming |
Improve Customer Service Efficiency, Boost Player Confidence and Increase Player Lifetime Values
Europe’s leading online gaming retention specialists are gathering at the Player Retention Strategies for Online Gaming Conference, taking place on the 19th – 20th July 2011 in London to explore how to improve customer service efficiency, boost player confidence and increase player lifetime values across your gaming products.
Attending this |
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| Unibet enjoy Q1 profits rise |
Unibet Group plc have announced an increase in net profits for the first quarter of 2011.
Q1 profit was up to £11.2m from the £10.6m figure of 2010, with net profit increasing from £9.5m to £10m. Gross winnings revenue was down on last year however, from £41.8m to £37.5m. The total number of active customers for the period was 328,054, down on |
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| William Hill enjoy strong first quarter |
William Hill have reported an encouraging first quarter of 2011 as the bookmaking giants saw operating profit rise by 21% compared with the same period last year.
Net revenues also increased by 11% from the Q1 2010 figure, with net revenues in the firm’s retail division up 8%. Online revenue was up 26%, while operating profit increased 28% on the first three |
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| Insider Track: Bingo by the Numbers |
| The longstanding tradition of UK bingo has experienced a rebirth in terms of it dramatically shifting from land to online. Virtually extinct are the fusty old bingo halls dominated by Gala and Mecca. And now that the online rebirth has transformed the game with sexed-up brands like Foxy and Wink Bingo, those older, household names are all but left behind. Gambling |
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| Red, White and Blue in the Face |
As operators, affiliates, players and everyone in between keep looking over their shoulders for the switch to flip in the US, others are asking if US gambling legislation in 2010 is showing any real signs of change at all. Tom Lippiett and Joanna Davey of Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP assess the developments.
The widespread criticism of the UIGEA is not surprising. It |
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