LOT.TO to debut at ICE London

iLottery provider, LOT.TO, is debuting at ICE London looking to shake up the lottery sector and introduce its omni-channel solution to a global audience of gaming professionals. The company, which is Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, is one of 80 exhibitors making its debut appearance at ICE (6-8 February, ExCeL, London UK). Speaking [ ] The post LOT.TO to debut at ICE London appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/30/lotto-debut-ice-london-sector/

EGT Interactive’s November releases

EGT Interactive this month released three new desktop and mobile games. Crazy Bugs II is a five-reel, 20-paylines video slot game, which allows players to access a wide range of special features like wilds, scatters and free spins. Brave Cat, a five-reel, 40-paylines video slot, stars an aristocratic kitten. Wonderheart allows players to “explore [ ] The post EGT Interactive’s November releases appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/30/egt-november/

Labrokes launches omni-wallet

Ladbrokes has launched an omni-wallet across its retail estate of over 3,500 betting shops. Facilitated by the company’s loyalty card program, the omni-wallet will enable customers to access their Ladbrokes.com single wallet across all of Ladbrokes’ retail products, including over the counter, gaming machines and self-service betting terminals. Ladbrokes customers can them choose to [ ] The post Labrokes launches omni-wallet appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/30/labrokes-launches-omni-wallet/

EU countries “lacking enforcement” against unlicensed gambling, ECA says

The European Casino Association (ECA) has warned that online gambling providers are continuing to target jurisdictions without the mandatory licence in the respective country. It is estimated that up to 50 percent of total online gambling revenue is generated in countries where the respective operator does not hold the required licence. In a statement, the [ ] The post EU countries “lacking enforcement” against unlicensed gambling, ECA says appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/30/eca-enforcement/

Zitro wins Best Video Slot Product Launch at BEGE 2017

Zitro has been awarded the prize for the best product launch of Video Slots during the BEGE trade show in Sofia, Bulgaria. With this award, the organisation recognises the unprecedented debut of the video brand Slots BRYKE that Zitro launched this year in its Fusion cabinet line. Nadège Teyssedre, sales manager of Europe, said: We [ ] The post Zitro wins Best Video Slot Product Launch at BEGE 2017 appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/30/zitro-best-video-slot-launch/

Comment: How playing the Danish way can keep the regulators at bay

A cozy approach to slots provision may be the way forward for a gambling industry under increased regulatory scrutiny, according to Thomas Nielsen, head of game licensing at Magnet Gaming. For many, Danes “Hygge” means warming bowls of porridge and candle-lit dinners, or anything that gives you a cozy feeling of contentment and [ ] The post Comment: How playing the Danish way can keep the regulators at bay appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/29/danish-comment/

Peru’s regulator gathers support to formalised online gaming

Peru may be poised to become the next white market in Latin America, as the regulator tables new legislation for the formal issuing of online licences. According to Manuel San Roman Benavente, the head of Peru’s gaming authority La Dirección General de Juegos de Casino y Maquinas Tragamonedas (DGJCMT) a bill [ ] The post Peru’s regulator gathers support to formalised online gaming appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/29/peru-regulator-formalised/

Super Early Bird discount set to close on ICE VOX

The Super Early Bird discount for ICE VOX, the nine-strong conference programme which runs alongside the world’s biggest gaming exhibition, closes on Friday 1st December at 4pm GMT. The ICE VOX Super Early Bird provides delegates with a saving of up to £600 on a programme that features high calibre, senior participants and 110 [ ] The post Super Early Bird discount set to close on ICE VOX appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/29/super-early-bird-discount-ice-vox/

AMATIC Industries looks back on BEGE 2017

The focus of AMATIC Industries has always been on MULTI GAME. The strength in depth of these games – whether as feature, fruit or card-based – form the backbone of the enduring success of the company. The AMATIC team always looks to the future to pre-empt the topics and trends that can entertain and [ ] The post AMATIC Industries looks back on BEGE 2017 appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/29/amatic-industries-bege-2017/

Habanero brings the festive cheer with Santa’s Village

Premium slots and table games provider Habanero has released Santa’s Village in time for the festive season. The 5
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/29/habanero-santas-village/

Double Happiness: Synot releases two new slot games

Slot games provider Synot is ending the year on a high with the unveiling of two new online slot games. The first, 88 Pearls, sees the company invite players to journey into dynastic China. The five-reel slot offers “8+8” Free Spins in total. Three Pearl Bonus symbols trigger first eight free spins and [ ] The post Double Happiness: Synot releases two new slot games appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/28/synot-88-pearls-flip/

Leander Games hails Ave Caesar deal with The Stars Group

Leander Games has agreed an exclusive game licensing deal with The Stars Group, owners of PokerStars Casino, for the game Ave Caesar. PokerStars Casino is the first online casino to bring the Imperial Rome-themed game to the market. “We have added new, top talent to our internal games development team, external consultants specialising [ ] The post Leander Games hails Ave Caesar deal with The Stars Group appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/28/leander-games-stars-group/

BMM Testlabs receives licence to certify online products in Philippines

BMM Testlabs has been officially licensed by PAGCOR to evaluate, test and certify online gaming systems and games for Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) licensees. BMM s executive vice-president and general manager Australia, Asia Pacific and South Africa, Kirk White said: It s a privilege to be licensed again by PAGCOR. We are already licensed by [ ] The post BMM Testlabs receives licence to certify online products in Philippines appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/28/bmm-testlabs-philippines/

Tenth BEGE Expo sees record high attendance

Accompanied by the magnificent sound of Bulgarian national pipes and drums, 5,000 professionals from the industry stepped inside the tenth anniversary edition of the leading gaming event in Eastern Europe – BEGE Expo. The impressive performance of the folklore ansamble Chinary greeted the visitors and emerged them in the show. BEGE Expo is initiated [ ] The post Tenth BEGE Expo sees record high attendance appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/28/tenth-bege-expo/

Royal Panda chooses MuchBetter for European players

MuchBetter, an iGaming payments company, is now available as a payment method on the Royal Panda online casino. Royal Panda has more than 300 casino and mobile games, available to play throughout Europe. By encouraging European players to pay via the new MuchBetter payments app, Royal Panda will take advantage of MuchBetter’s unique commercial [ ] The post Royal Panda chooses MuchBetter for European players appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/27/royal-panda-muchbetter/

Red Tiger Gaming goes live with William Hill

Red Tiger Gaming has integrated its full suite of market-leading online casino games and player management software to William Hill. Titles from Red Tiger Gaming, including Arcade Bomb, Lucky Wizard and Totem Lightning are now available to Hills’ customers, with over 100 games expected to launch during the next three years. Red Tiger has [ ] The post Red Tiger Gaming goes live with William Hill   appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/27/red-tiger-gaming-william-hill/

BetterBetting launches Pre-ICO for BETR currency

BetterBetting Foundation, a software systems enabler for sports betting on the blockchain, has launched its pre-Initial Coin Offering (ICO) sale ahead of its ICO in December. The token sale is designed to introduce investors to BETR, the betting cryptocurrency that will “lay the foundations of the first truly decentralised peer-to-peer sports betting marketplace [ ] The post BetterBetting launches Pre-ICO for BETR currency appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/27/betterbetting-pre-ico-betr/

Venue chosen for Sports Betting & Gaming India conference

Eventus International has named Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa as the Sports Betting & Gaming India conference venue. The event is scheduled to take place 27-28 February 2018. The conference has been segregated into two different agendas; with day one dealing with topics related to sports betting and its legalisation in India, and [ ] The post Venue chosen for Sports Betting & Gaming India conference appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/27/venue-sports-betting-gaming-india/

ICE London to feature first Consumer Protection Zone

Clarion Gaming will be promoting the social responsibility message at world gaming s most important business event, with the launch of the The Consumer Protection Zone at ICE London 2018. The Zone will provide a focus for the social responsibility message and feature key organisations that are promoting social responsibility as well as a platform [ ] The post ICE London to feature first Consumer Protection Zone appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/27/ice-london-consumer-protection-zone/

Totally Gaming Academy is on course for landmark ICE

Free taster courses offered as part of ICE London presence The Totally Gaming Academy (TGA) will be celebrating some notable landmarks when it brings its specially curated taster courses to ICE London (6-8 February, ExCeL London, UK). Widely regarded as the pre-eminent training and development resource in gaming, TGA has completed its 100th course, trained [ ] The post Totally Gaming Academy is on course for landmark ICE appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/24/totally-gaming-academy-landmark-ice/

Switzerland regulates online, blocks foreign sites

Switzerland’s new gambling legislation The Money Gaming Act, covering both the land-based and online sector, has passed its final vote in the country’s parliament. Previous laws, enacted in 1923 and 1998, technically outlawed online gambling, but offered no regulation to penalise international companies operating in line with industry policy in neighbouring jurisdictions. The [ ] The post Switzerland regulates online, blocks foreign sites appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/24/switzerland-online-blocks-foreign/

Legislators in Netherlands insist gambling sites need physical outlet

The new coalition government in that online gambling operators must maintain a physical presence in the country to operate online. Possibly breaking European Union trade rules, the regulation was pre- sented in the coalition of four Dutch political parties’ new ‘confidence in the future’ policy program in a one-line, fleeting and ominous reference. It [ ] The post Legislators in Netherlands insist gambling sites need physical outlet appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/24/legislators-netherlands/

Authentic Gaming launches new live dealer format

Live casino provider, Authentic Gaming, has launched a live game format that allows online players to access dedicated tables in studio environments located on the floors of real land-based casinos. Casino Floor Live Studio is a brand new vertical for the gaming industry that combines the ambience and buzzing atmosphere of land-based gaming floors [ ] The post Authentic Gaming launches new live dealer format appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/24/authentic-gaming-dealer-format/

Sports Betting East Africa to return to Kampala, Uganda in 2018

Eventus International has announced the venue for next year’s Sports Betting East Africa Summit from 10-11 April 2018. Eventus International is set to host another East African sports betting conference and exhibition at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Kampala, Uganda. The 4th Annual Sports Betting East Africa Summit will bring professionals of all disciplines [ ] The post Sports Betting East Africa to return to Kampala, Uganda in 2018 appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/24/sports-betting-east-africa-kampala/

Rightlander launches with affiliate landing page tracking platform

Rightlander, the affiliate landing page tracker, has completed a beta testing phase and has today launched to the market proper. Rightlander can scan any website and builds a list of affiliate and monetised links connected to it. It follows each of these links to its final destination on the merchant’s website, takes a screenshot, [ ] The post Rightlander launches with affiliate landing page tracking platform appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/23/rightlander-affiliate-landing-page/

Sports Betting USA publishes historic Clarion Accord

Delegates attending Sports Betting USA (SBUSA), the two day conference held in New York (14th & 15th November), have recommended a plan of initiatives (a Clarion Accord) to expedite the introduction of regulated and responsible sports betting across the country. Announced by event organiser Ewa Bakun at the conclusion of SBUSA, the so called [ ] The post Sports Betting USA publishes historic Clarion Accord appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/23/sports-betting-usa-clarion-accord/

Eurobet expand virtual football suite with Betradar

Eurobet has rolled out Betradar’s Virtual Football League and Virtual Football Nations Cup across its retail, online and mobile platforms. A leading and true multi-channel operator dedicated to Italian customers, Eurobet will be the first operators in Italy to deliver Betradar’s new retail version across its 850+ retail sites. The Virtual Football League features [ ] The post Eurobet expand virtual football suite with Betradar appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/23/eurobet-betradar/

Gaming adds 12 percent to Malta’s economy, MGA says

According to the Malta Gaming Authority, gaming brought in more than $655.6m to the economy between January and June 2017. Representing 12 percent of its total value, the amount was up from 10 percent of the year before. The MGA added that the segment has also generated more jobs (9,000 full-time jobs) than [ ] The post Gaming adds 12 percent to Malta’s economy, MGA says appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/23/gaming-malta-economy-12/

ICE offers outstanding learning alongside innovation

ICE London’s growing reputation as the most important centre of learning for international gaming professionals has been underlined with confirmation that attendees will have access to three distinct knowledge streams during their time at the world industry s most popular B2B event (6-8 February, ExCeL London, UK). As well as being given the opportunity to engage [ ] The post ICE offers outstanding learning alongside innovation appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/23/ice-london-learning-product-innovation/

SkillOnNet launches Realistic Games content

Slots from Realistic Games are now live across SKillOnNet’s brands, including PlayOjo, SlotsMagic, EUcasino, and LuckyNiki.com. Recent releases Win Sprint, Symmetry, and the shortlisted Game of the Year Time is Money have been made available alongside player favourites Super Graphics Upside Down and Six Appeal on the sites. These will be joined in the [ ] The post SkillOnNet launches Realistic Games content appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/22/skillonnet-realistic-games/

EveryMatrix awarded Malta Gaming licence for Greentube Games

EveryMatrix has been granted a Class 1 on 4 license by the Malta Gaming Authority. This allows the company the opportunity to handle the distribution of Greentube games to its business partners operating under Maltese jurisdiction. Greentube, the global interactive unit of NOVOMATIC, is a leading developer and supplier of RNG content. “Being now [ ] The post EveryMatrix awarded Malta Gaming licence for Greentube Games appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/22/everymatrix-malta-greentube/

Goldenpalace.be awarded A+ license in Belgium

Goldenpalace.be confirmed that the Golden Palace Group has obtained the right to operate an A+ license in the regulated Belgian market.   Goldenpalace.be is primarily focused on the Belgian market, and was already operating under the B+ license since 2011 as one of the first sites to launch a legal Belgian gaming offering. The [ ] The post Goldenpalace.be awarded A+ license in Belgium appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/21/golenpalace-licence-belgian/

SUZOHAPP announces strategic partnership with Nanoptix

SUZOHAPP has signed a partnership with Nanoptix, a global provider of technologies for the gaming, lottery, kiosk, POS and amusement markets. The new agreement involves the global distribution of all printing solutions from Nanoptix. This new partnership reflects a new strategic direction for SUZOHAPP and represents its strong commitment to offer the most technologically [ ] The post SUZOHAPP announces strategic partnership with Nanoptix appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/21/suzohapp-nanoptix/

AFC launch mobile app in battle against match-fixing

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has introduced a new AFC integrity mobile application for reporting suspicious activities regarding match-fixing or corruption. The new mobile application, implemented in collaboration with Sportradar, is part of the AFC’s efforts to expand the fight against match-fixing. “The survival of all sports, not just football, depends significantly on our [ ] The post AFC launch mobile app in battle against match-fixing appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/21/afc-mobile-app/

SG Interactive games go live on Betfred.com

SG Interactive, a division of Scientific Games Corporation has integrated its games portfolio on Befred.com website, as part of a new partnership. Betfred.com is now live with Rainbow Riches Pick n Mix (pictured), Rainbow Riches Free Spins, Rainbow Riches Reels of Gold, Raging Rhino® and MONOPOLY Big Event®. The launch coincided with a promotional [ ] The post SG Interactive games go live on Betfred.com appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/20/sg-interactive-betfred/

Betsoft’s STAMPEDE rumbles onto the scene

Betsoft is inviting players to the windswept African savanna with its new game, STAMPEDE. The game showcases an expanded spread of reels that enable 1,024 ways to win. STAMPEDE pays left to right and right to left, where the longest combination of symbols awards the payout. A Scatter Pay event offers up to 20 [ ] The post Betsoft’s STAMPEDE rumbles onto the scene appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/20/betsoft-stampede/

Courtroom showdown expected for William Hill and Scientific Games

Scientific Games has joined NYX Gaming Group in filing a lawsuit against William Hill, accusing the British betting giant of “undermining competition in the gaming industry” by blocking the former two companies takeover deal. Scientific Games Corporation announced in September it planned to acquire NYX, whose board had backed the decision. In its suit [ ] The post Courtroom showdown expected for William Hill and Scientific Games appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/20/william-hill-scientific-games/

ASA promises new guidance on use of affiliates

After a scandal-ridden few months that saw some of the UK’s betting heavyweights censured by the Advertising Standards Authority, the gambling industry has been told to expect some clarity on the use of promotions and affiliate sites by the end of 2017. The ASA has said that the new guidelines which will [ ] The post ASA promises new guidance on use of affiliates appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/17/asa-new-guidance/

The man behind the curtain: an interview with SiGMA founder Eman Pulis

Eman Pulis, founder and CEO of SiGMA, leads us backstage of the online sector’s largest and most innovative event. Everyone is going to be happy, he says, “because I’m flying them hot potatoes right to their booth.” We’re spending half a million euros on flights and dinners,” trumpets Eman Pullis, CEO and founder [ ] The post The man behind the curtain: an interview with SiGMA founder Eman Pulis appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/17/sigma-2017-eman-pulis/

Enteractive predicts GDPR focus at SiGMA

Enteractive, a provider of player retention solutions for the iGaming industry, is anticipating the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be one of the key themes at this next week’s SiGMA exhibition. GDPR, which comes into force in May 2018, will require operators across Europe to comply with strict new laws when handling [ ] The post Enteractive predicts GDPR focus at SiGMA appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/17/enteractive-gdpr/

Greece to open up casino market as OPAP eyes online monopoly

In a bid to cool its creditors, Greece extends an olive branch to its gaming market with stimulating tax cuts planned for the casino sector. But as the 24 temporary online gaming licences reach their expiration, resident operator OPAP, is once again pushing for monopoly status. Greece remains one of the most promising [ ] The post Greece to open up casino market as OPAP eyes online monopoly appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/16/greece-tax-cut-opap/

Instant payouts on card payment becomes reality for Sky Bet players

Sky Betting & Gaming customers will become “the first ever” punters to have money paid to their cards immediately, thanks to a deal with Fast Withdrawals. The company continues to be a leading name in payments and has worked to fundamentally transform the existing two to five-day wait that customers experience when withdrawing their [ ] The post Instant payouts on card payment becomes reality for Sky Bet players appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/16/instant-payouts-sky-bet/

TraderStars.io launches pre-ICO, ahead of its public fundraising

TraderStars.io, a skills-based gaming platform, has launched its pre-ICO aimed at investors looking to gain exposure to the gaming sector. The initial fundraising will take place between 15-17 November with a cap set at 3,000 ETH. The fundraising aims to “build the world’s first ever blockchain gaming platform that ensures participants anywhere in the [ ] The post TraderStars.io launches pre-ICO, ahead of its public fundraising appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/16/traderstars-ico-public-fundraising/

Superbet, iGaming Cloud and Lottoland select Optimove

Three leading online gaming companies have enhanced their efforts in player communications by signing up with Optimove, the leading provider of AI-driven CRM marketing. The company announced that iGaming Cloud, Lottoland and Superbet have recently begun managing their player marketing operation using the advanced marketing platform. These companies join some of the [ ] The post Superbet, iGaming Cloud and Lottoland select Optimove appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/16/optimove-igaming-cloud/

Rock God Ozzy Osbourne joins Metal Casino as brand ambassador

Metal Casino has sealed a deal with the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne, becoming part owner of the company and brand ambassador. Metal Casino launched in August this year with a “promise to offer its players a harder rush”, the company said in a statement. They do this by partnering with some of hard [ ] The post Rock God Ozzy Osbourne joins Metal Casino as brand ambassador appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/16/ozzy-osbourne-metal-casino/

EveryMatrix announces new front-end technology for building gaming websites

EveryMatrix has launched ReactCasino.com, a website that allows for companies to build live casino websites. The company said in a statement: “The new front-end technology supporting the ReactCasino.com site resulted from our company’s past investment and our constant interest to make gaming websites deliver better and faster content. “Among the highlights, we can mention [ ] The post EveryMatrix announces new front-end technology for building gaming websites appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/11/15/everymatrix-reactcasino-websites/

EveryMatrix announces new front-end technology for building gaming websites

EveryMatrix has launched ReactCasino.com, a website that allows for companies to build live casino websites. The company said in a statement: “The new front-end technology supporting the ReactCasino.com site resulted from our company’s past investment and our constant interest to make gaming websites deliver better and faster content. “Among the highlights, we can mention [ ] The post EveryMatrix announces new front-end technology for building gaming websites appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/15/everymatrix-reactcasino-websites/

Evoplay launching in Asia together with QTech Games

Evoplay have entered the Asian market through content distributor QTech Games. The partnership will grant QTech’s Asia-facing clients access to the world leading mobile-optimised games from Evoplay for the first time. “Asia is the largest online market in the world now and we are very excited to launch our games at QTech’s platform,” Adam [ ] The post Evoplay launching in Asia together with QTech Games appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/15/evoplay-qtech-games/

Iforium sign Gameflex agreement with Spinomenal

Casino aggregator Iforium has signed a multi-year agreement with content provider Spinomenal. Under the terms of the agreement, Spinomenal will integrate its full portfolio of cross platform games to the Iforium Gameflex platform. “‘I am delighted to welcome Spinomenal as the newest member of our Gameflex aggregation family,” Phil Parry, Iforium CEO, said. “Spinomenal [ ] The post Iforium sign Gameflex agreement with Spinomenal appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/15/iforium-gameflex-spinomenal/

Macau looks to the future as the MGS Entertainment Show begins

The 2017 MGS Entertainment Show and Summit kicked off yesterday with its opening ceremony at The Venetian Macao. In delivering the welcome speech, MGS organiser Jay Chun, chairman of the Macau Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association (MGEMA), greeted more than 300 guests in attendance, including top government officials, executives of the Macau gaming operators, [ ] The post Macau looks to the future as the MGS Entertainment Show begins appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/15/mgs-macau/

Sports Betting USA opens as worlds of sport and gaming gather in New York

The inaugural Sports Betting USA opened today amongst a flurry of media interest and a level of demand that saw event creators, Clarion Gaming, organise an overflow facility where delegates could observe proceedings in real time. Ewa Bakun (pictured, left), head of industry Insight & Engagement at Clarion Gaming, believes the huge demand to [ ] The post Sports Betting USA opens as worlds of sport and gaming gather in New York appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/14/sports-betting-usa-2017/

Gaming machine disquiet spreads as the UK reaches regulatory crossroads

As the UK gaming machine review becomes a 12 week consultation, uncertainty lingers on for FOBTs, and sucks in a raft of measures on spin times, advertising and online gambling. The industry will have to put clarity on hold, but as ever, the treasury’s weak fiscal position is the reassuring factor in this highly [ ] The post Gaming machine disquiet spreads as the UK reaches regulatory crossroads appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/14/gaming-machine-review/

BetConstruct reveals BookieApp at Macau Gaming Show

BetConstruct presented BookieApp at Macau Gaming Show 2017. “With this app anyone can be a bookie now,” said Vigen Badalyan, BetConstruct Founder and CEO. The app “allows any person to become a bookmaker and turn any game into a bet-on event”,  the company explained in a statement. It features multiple sports, from the most popular [ ] The post BetConstruct reveals BookieApp at Macau Gaming Show appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/14/betconstruct-bookieapp/

Inspired’s football Matchday now live in Italy with Eurobet

Inspired Entertainment today announced that its premium Football Matchday product is now live in Italy with Eurobet. Inspired’s Virtual Sports will feature on dedicated channels in Eurobet retail venues with one channel solely showing to Football Matchday and Platinum Football. New Virtual Sports products from Inspired will be promoted by Eurobet through new bonus [ ] The post Inspired’s football Matchday now live in Italy with Eurobet appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/14/inspired-matchday-eurobet/

Medialivecasino names new commercial director

Rob Wheeler, an industry veteran, has joined Medialivecasino as their new commercial director. With a career in gaming dating back to 2003, Wheeler joins from Playtech where he was commercial and partnership director. He started in the land-based industry before moving into online gaming in 2006, later working for industry giants such as IGT [ ] The post Medialivecasino names new commercial director appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/14/medialivecasino-director/

Nektan teams up with Videoslots.com for B2B integration

Nektan, a B2B gaming solutions and services provider, has integrated its content with Videoslots.com, an online casino. As part of the agreement, subject to regulatory approval, Videoslots will become the first operator in Europe to go live with Konami Gaming titles such as Lotus Land™ and Gypsy Fire™ via the Spin Games Remote Gaming [ ] The post Nektan teams up with Videoslots.com for B2B integration appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/14/nektan-videoslots-b2b/

Microgaming unleashes two more games for November

  Microgaming releases two more games this November, in addition to its theatrical The Phantom of the Opera™ online slot. Inspired by the plains of Africa, King Tusk has arrived to take players on a wild adventure in this five-reel, 25 payline online slot. The slot features a mystery wild in the base game which [ ] The post Microgaming unleashes two more games for November appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/13/microgaming-november/

FDJ launches esports social betting site with Sportradar

Francaise Des Jeux (FDJ) has accelerated the development of its sports betting brand, ParionsSport by launching a free esports betting site with offerings across the main international esports competitions. The new site at parionsesport.fr will be powered by Sportradar’s data, allowing esports fans to enjoy a range of content and statistics from esports competitions [ ] The post FDJ launches esports social betting site with Sportradar appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/13/fdj-sportradar/

Playtech bounces back after Malaysia crackdown

Playtech’s stock rebounded only days after suffering a 22 percent drop in its share price, caused in part by a new regulatory assault on iGaming in Malaysia. Shock waves were sent through Playtech’s and other exposed gaming company share prices, when the hitherto grey market announced in late October a fresh crackdown on its [ ] The post Playtech bounces back after Malaysia crackdown appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/13/playtech-malaysia/

Pennsylvania expansion thwarts US anti-iGaming lobby

As Pennsylvania becomes the fourth US state to legalise online gaming, prospective licensees have struggled to celebrate the stifling tax rates on offer. But in the battle between states’ rights and federal prohibition, the Keystone State has tilted the scales. Efforts to ban online gambling across the US could now be dead in [ ] The post Pennsylvania expansion thwarts US anti-iGaming lobby appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/13/pennsylvania-expansion-thwarts/

Team Trump sides with sports leagues in Supreme Court battle

In a characteristically antagonistic move, the Trump administration has sided with the sports leagues in their dwindling opposition to allow New Jersey to offer sports betting. As the Garden State takes on the Professional and Amateur Sports Betting Act, in its seminal Supreme Court hearing 4 December, Trump’s solicitor general filed an amicus [ ] The post Team Trump sides with sports leagues in Supreme Court battle appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/13/team-trump-supreme-court/

Big Time Gaming strikes GVC deal

Online slot developer Big Time Gaming (BTG) has struck a deal with GVC Holdings to launch its full suite of games across the operator’s roster of casino brands. Under the deal, player favourites such as Bonanza, Danger High Voltage and Dragon Born will be made available to players accessing the operator’s bwin, PartyCasino, CasinoClub [ ] The post Big Time Gaming strikes GVC deal appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/10/big-time-gaming-gvc/

Global Gaming Expo Asia 2018 gets set for industry heavyweights

Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia  will be returning to Macau, the heart of Asian gaming, from 15-17 May 2018 at The Venetian Macao. Presented by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and organised by Reed Exhibitions, the three-day exhibition will showcase the latest technology, services and products for casinos integrated resorts. G2E Asia also [ ] The post Global Gaming Expo Asia 2018 gets set for industry heavyweights appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/10/global-gaming-expo-asia-2018/

BetConstruct secures National Manufacturer Licence in South Africa

BetConstruct receives a highly anticipated National Manufacturer Licence by the National Gambling Board to provide sports betting solutions in South Africa. BetConstruct’s commitment to offering innovative technologies and support equips B2C operators to offer an all-inclusive experience to their users. We have achieved another strategic victory by being granted a Manufacturer Licence in [ ] The post BetConstruct secures National Manufacturer Licence in South Africa appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/10/betconstruct-south-africa-manufacturer/

Sky Bet launches sports betting in Germany

Sky Betting & Gaming’s (SB&G) German sports betting platform has gone live, as part of the company’s European expansion. Sky Bet Deutschland offers over 45 sports, 2,000 bet types as well as over 20,000 live events a month. Jochen Weiner, managing director of skybet.de, said: “At Sky Bet we want to add to the [ ] The post Sky Bet launches sports betting in Germany appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/10/sky-bet-germany/

MGS Entertainment Show to feature Smart City theme

As MGEMA chairman Jay Chun emphasised in his June interview for the Macau Daily Times, the 2017 MGS Entertainment Show is focused on creative ways to enhance the gaming experience. With new gaming markets in Southeast Asia, Japan and Brazil, it is critical for gaming companies to embrace new technologies in order to stay competitive. [ ] The post MGS Entertainment Show to feature Smart City theme appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/10/mgs-smart-city/

Robot Chores: Shenzhen android to serve guests at MGS Entertainment Show

Weighing in at 100kg and measuring 145 cm, the new customer service-oriented robot named Sanbot King Kong will be greeting guests at the Qihan Technology Co., LTD booth at this year’s MGS Entertainment Show. His impressive physique and automatically-adjusting centre of gravity allow him to carry an impressive 75 kg of freight, and the [ ] The post Robot Chores: Shenzhen android to serve guests at MGS Entertainment Show appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/10/mgs-robot-shenzhen/

Sports Betting USA hits capacity as all eyes focus on New York

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fox Sports, and CNN, amongst consumer media seeking accreditation The inaugural edition of Clarion Gaming’s Sports Betting USA (SBUSA) conference which is being held across 14 – 15 November, in New York, has reached full capacity. The organising team posted the news a week ahead of SBUSA opening [ ] The post Sports Betting USA hits capacity as all eyes focus on New York appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/10/sports-betting-usa-capacity-new-york/

ICE London 2018 edition set to be the biggest on record

The 2018 edition of ICE London will be the biggest on record. Event organisers, Clarion Gaming, have confirmed the addition of a further 2,000 sqm of space, which will raise the total size of the world’s favourite gaming technology event to 43,500 sqm, a 5% increase on the 2017 figure and approaching twice the size [ ] The post ICE London 2018 edition set to be the biggest on record appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/09/ice-london-grows-biggest-record/

BtoBet CEO to talk Bulgarian market expectations in Sofia

BtoBet will bring its Technifying iGaming Tour 2017 to Bulgaria at the Eastern European Gaming Summit. In Sofia, CEO Kostandina Zafirovska is excepted meet the major local operators and on 20 November will also be a speaker on the panel “Notable technological changes in the gambling industry introduction of Artificial Intelligence”. Commenting on his [ ] The post BtoBet CEO to talk Bulgarian market expectations in Sofia appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/09/btobet-ceo-sofia/

Chinese government official heads up MGS summit

The Macau Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association (MGEMA), the local association that has organised the show since its inception five years ago, has announced that Mr. Paulo Martins Chan, Director of Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau, will be kicking off this year’s summit as the keynote speaker on 14 November, the first day of the MGS [ ] The post Chinese government official heads up MGS summit appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/09/chinese-government-official-summit-mgs/

Foxwoods Resort Casino launches interactive promotional games with OfferCraft

OfferCraft, an AI software company, has entered a partnership with Foxwoods Resort Casino and FoxwoodsONLINE in Connecticut to launch interactive promotional games. So far, more than 80 gamified promotions powered by OfferCraft have been launched to date, including trivia quizzes, guessing games, digital scratch cards, wheel spins, basketball shootouts, gamified surveys and others. OfferCraft [ ] The post Foxwoods Resort Casino launches interactive promotional games with OfferCraft appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/09/foxwoods-casino-offercraft/

Novomatic Croatia Selects CPI for new Grand Casino Admiral Zagreb

Crane Payment Innovations (CPI) has announced that Grand Casino Admiral Zagreb in Croatia specified the SC Advance banknote validator and EASITRAX cashbox system for its October 2017 opening. This is the third casino from Novomatic Croatia to open in the country. “We are well aware of how beneficial it is to use SC Advance [ ] The post Novomatic Croatia Selects CPI for new Grand Casino Admiral Zagreb appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/09/novomatic-cpi-admiral-zagreb/

TransAct reaffirms its support for the industry, will attend MGS

TransAct Technologies, a printing technology company, will demonstrate a full suite of its gaming technology and print solutions at the 2017 Macau Gaming Show (MGS), to be held 14-16 November at the Venetian Macau. The company will showcase in a standalone display its unique Epicentral promotion and bonusing software solution including the fully-featured [ ] The post TransAct reaffirms its support for the industry, will attend MGS appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/08/transact-mgs/

SiGMA Startup Pitch: seven gaming start-ups shortlisted for final round

Following a successful first run in 2016, SiGMA’17 is coming back with the Startup Pitch where one-hundred startup companies will get a free booth at SiGMA, invitations to networking events and SiGMA PR. But only ten startups will be shortlisted to make it to the final. These finalists will have a chance to take their [ ] The post SiGMA Startup Pitch: seven gaming start-ups shortlisted for final round appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/08/sigma-start-pitch/

Microgaming named in coolest offices list

Microgaming’s new HQ has been named in “The 10 Coolest Offices of 2017” in the UK by job site Adzuna. Microgaming’s new headquarters opened for business on 31 July 2017, just over two years after construction began. Located on Circular Road and named Sixty Two, the 5-storey office is home to over 120 [ ] The post Microgaming named in coolest offices list appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/08/microgaming-coolest-office/

NOVOMATIC sets out expansion plans for BEGE Expo in Sofia

Returning to Sofia for the ten year anniversary of the Balkan Entertainment & Gaming Exhibition (BEGE), NOVOMATIC will expand its show presence demonstrating the company’s growing footprint in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Spanning more than 400sqm, the wide-ranging NOVOMATIC product display will be presented across Stands #2.1 #2.4. Roman Czubak, head [ ] The post NOVOMATIC sets out expansion plans for BEGE Expo in Sofia appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/08/novomatic-bege-expo-sofia/

Sportech puts itself up for sale

London-listed gambling company Sportech is inviting offers for the company after it reported a jump in revenue. Revenue in the year to date has grew by 5.8 percent, reaching £54.7m. The group has continued to trade well in the first few weeks of the current quarter and the outcome for the full year remains [ ] The post Sportech puts itself up for sale appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/07/sportech-sale/

Clarion announce creation of ICE Africa for 2018

Africa to benefit from reputation and influence of world’s most successful gaming event brand Following what Managing Director Kate Chambers described as a ‘hugely positive coming together of all sectors of the industry’, Clarion Gaming has taken the strategic decision to fast track the development of Gaming Africa, transitioning the 2018 event into the [ ] The post Clarion announce creation of ICE Africa for 2018 appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/07/clarion-announce-ice-africa-2018/

ICSS CEO to co-chair Sports Betting USA

The sport industry dimension of the betting debate will be very much to the fore following confirmation that Emanuel Medeiros, founder and former CEO of the Association of European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL) and currently CEO at the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) Insight, has accepted an invitation to chair the opening day of [ ] The post ICSS CEO to co-chair Sports Betting USA appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/07/icss-ceo-sports-betting-usa/

NYX Gaming Group and GameArt agree reseller deal

GameArt, a developer of slot games and digital content, has reached a reseller agreement with NYX Gaming Group Limited. Under the deal, NYX customers will be able to access a range of games supplied by GameArt following a new partnership between the two suppliers. Games include in-house HMTL5 slots such as Tiger Heart, Money [ ] The post NYX Gaming Group and GameArt agree reseller deal appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/07/nyx-gameart-deal/

SUZOHAPP to present “comprehensive portfolio” at Macau Gaming Show

SUZOHAPP will be exhibiting at the upcoming Macau Gaming Show (MGS) taking place 14-16 November. “This is a must-attend event for all gaming professionals,” Geoff McDowell, SUZOHAPP APA managing director, said. “We have a comprehensive product portfolio from spare parts to complete cash management solutions to meet the expectations of both manufacturers and operators.” [ ] The post SUZOHAPP to present “comprehensive portfolio” at Macau Gaming Show appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/07/suzohapp-portfolio-mgs/

Oulala expands into Africa with Safaribet Kenya deal

Following a deal with Marsbet, Daily Fantasy Sports B2B provider Oulala has further expanded its DFS network by signing a deal with Safaribet Kenya. The official launch of a two-year agreement involving the integration with Oulala’s Iframe and then API, is scheduled to go live early next year. We are very pleased that [ ] The post Oulala expands into Africa with Safaribet Kenya deal appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/07/oulala-safaribet-kenya/

iSoftBet adds Red Rake to portfolio

Online and mobile casino content provider iSoftBet has added significant firepower to its state-of-the-art Game Aggregation Platform (GAP) after integrating Red Rake Gaming’s full suite of games. Following the integration, iSoftBet’s operator partners will gain access to more than 30 slots and more than ten video bingo games, including popular titles such as Wildcano, [ ] The post iSoftBet adds Red Rake to portfolio appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/07/isoft-red-rake/

Betway names new boss

Anthony Werkman has been appointed CEO of Betway, replacing Richard Akitt who takes up the position of chairman. Werkman joined Betway in 2013, most recently serving as director of marketing and operations, and has worked in the gaming industry since 2000. He said: “I am honoured to be taking on the group CEO role of [ ] The post Betway names new boss appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/06/betway-new-boss/

Gala charged £2.3m after two customers gamble stolen money

Gala Interactive will pay £2.3m after failing to take action over two problem gamblers, who gambled away around £1.3m of stolen money. One customer lost £837,545 over 14 months and the other lost £432,765 over 11 months while playing Gala s online games. The Commission said Ladbrokes Coral, which owns Gala Interactive, failed to have [ ] The post Gala charged £2.3m after two customers gamble stolen money appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/06/gala-gamble-stolen-money/

Microgaming’s The Phantom of the Opera™ online slot goes live

Microgaming has released The Phantom of the Opera™ online slot, based on the film adaptation of the world famous play. The 243 ways, 5
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/06/microgaming-phantom-opera/

BetConstruct announce web seminars for starting a gaming business

As part of its partner advantage program, BetConstruct is launching a series of web seminars on operating and promoting a gaming and betting business. The series will start on 8 November when Gev Balyan, VP of Special Projects, and Emil Hakobian, Chief Product Owner, will talk about starting and running a gaming and [ ] The post BetConstruct announce web seminars for starting a gaming business   appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/06/betconstruct-web-seminars/

Panels announced for Caribbean and Americas Gaming Regulation Forum

BMM Testlabs has announced two new regulatory panels at the fifth Annual Caribbean and Americas Gaming Regulation Forum to be held 20-22 November in Miami Beach. Kristal Rovira from Gambling Compliance will be sharing perspectives from Colombia s newly-regulated online gaming sector. The panel will be discussing the new regulations, lessons that can be learned [ ] The post Panels announced for Caribbean and Americas Gaming Regulation Forum appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/06/bmm-testlabs-panels-cagrf/

ESSA reports 72 suspicious betting alerts during Q3 2017

International sports betting integrity body ESSA reported 72 cases of suspicious betting to the relevant authorities during the third quarter (Q3) of 2017. This was made up of 46 cases in tennis, followed by football and table tennis with eight cases each, basketball with four and two cases each for badminton, snooker and [ ] The post ESSA reports 72 suspicious betting alerts during Q3 2017 appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/03/essa-betting-alerts-q3/

Jersey keeping a close eye on UK gambling reforms

The Jersey Gambling Commission will be “following with interest” developments in the UK after the British government proposed to cut maximum stakes on FOBTs. This week saw the publication of the long-awaited triennial review on the UK gambling industry, which called for stakes to be cut from £100 to between £50 and £2. David [ ] The post Jersey keeping a close eye on UK gambling reforms appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/03/jersey-uk-gambling-reforms/

UltraPlay announces new eSports betting cryptocurrency, sets up ICO

Online betting provider UltraPlay has announced eGold, a new blockchain technology designed specifically for eSports. The new digital currency, an ERC20 Ethereum-based token, will be launched first onto an eSports betting platform – Buff88. To secure the whole project implementation, the company launched an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) campaign. The eGold token sale is [ ] The post UltraPlay announces new eSports betting cryptocurrency, sets up ICO appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/03/ultraplay-cryptocurrency/

ICE London pre-registration tracking at 7% up

Streamlined registration and popularity of social media options assist growth  The streamlined registration process introduced by Clarion Gaming for ICE London 2018 (6 – 8 February ExCeL, London, UK) is proving popular, with the number of visitors planning to attend what has become the world’s favourite gaming event up by 7 percent year-on-year. The new registration [ ] The post ICE London pre-registration tracking at 7% up appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/02/ice-london-pre-registration-7/

BtoBet speeds ahead with Technifying iGaming Tour

EiG Berlin has just concluded and the leading iGaming and sports betting software provider BtoBet is ready to move its much appreciated Technifying iGaming Tour 2017 to Bulgaria. In Germany, BtoBet’s chairman Alessandro Fried (pictured) met European operators keen to know how effective technology can increase gamers’ engagement in the evolving digital environment, [ ] The post BtoBet speeds ahead with Technifying iGaming Tour appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/02/btobet-technifying-tour/

Scientific Games sees revenue up seven percent in Q3 results

Gaming, lottery and interactive segments drove up Q3 revenues for Scientific Games, according to its latest financial results. The company saw revenue rise seven percent to $768.9m, up from $720m compared with the same period for last year. Meanwhile, operating income in the three-month period rocketed 170 percent year-on-year from $33.5m to $90.6m, while [ ] The post Scientific Games sees revenue up seven percent in Q3 results appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/02/scientific-games-q3-results/

Wellbet Deal “excellent fit” with PSV’s sponsorship strategy

Dutch top football side PSV Eindhoven has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Asian betting firm Wellbet. “The partnership between PSV and Wellbet is a regional sponsorship that focuses entirely on Asia,” Koen van Haastert, sponsor manager at PSV said. “Wellbet may employ its relationship with PSV in several Asian countries, including Japan, [ ] The post Wellbet Deal “excellent fit” with PSV s sponsorship strategy appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/01/wellbet-deal-psv-sponsorship/

No clarity on FOBTs from industry review, says Paddy Power Betfair boss

Paddy Power Betfair has criticised the government’s long-awaited industry review on UK gambling for failing to make a decision on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBT). The review proposed that maximum stakes on FOBTs be cut from £100 a spin to a figure between £2 and £50. Breon Corcoran, chief executive of Paddy Power Betfair, said [ ] The post No clarity on FOBTs from industry review, says Paddy Power Betfair boss appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/11/01/paddy-power-betfair-fobt-clarity/

Scientific Games turns betting heavyweight with NYX acquisition

In possibly the most strategic and “financially compelling” deal of this year, Nevada-based gaming giant Scientific Games announces the acquisition of NYX Gaming along with its ubiquitous OpenBet platform. Even at 11 times earnings, Scientific Games’ $613m bid for NYX Gaming will be seen as a steal by many. Not only will [ ] The post Scientific Games turns betting heavyweight with NYX acquisition appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/24/scientific-games-nxy-acquisition/

Red Rake Gaming signs new collaboration agreement with iSoftbet

Red Rake Gaming has signed a new strategic agreement with iSoftBet to integrate its full range of video bingos and video slot machines with iSoftBet’s Game Aggregation Platform (GAP). The new agreement is the latest in Red Rake Gaming’s expanding its presence in the online casino sector. Carlos Fernández, director of business development [ ] The post Red Rake Gaming signs new collaboration agreement with iSoftbet   appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/25/red-rake-gaming-isoftbet/

Caleta Gaming opens new Brazil office, launches HTML5 converter

Caleta Gaming this week opened their new office and Development Centre of Excellence in Florianópolis, Brazil. Travelling to Brazil, David Marcus, Caleta Gaming CEO, celebrated the opening of the office with the official launch of the Caleta GP5 (Gaming Platform HTML5), a HTML5 game converter, designed and developed in house. Fabiola Jaeger, COO, explained: [ ] The post Caleta Gaming opens new Brazil office, launches HTML5 converter appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/25/caleta-office-html5/

Clarion Gaming address industry concern over event congestion with creation of iGB Live!

The iGaming Super Show, EiG and Amsterdam Affiliate Conference come together at consolidated three-brand event launching 2018 Clarion Gaming has announced the launch of iGB Live! a new consolidated event which will feature leading brands, iGaming Super Show, EiG, and the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference, each of which will retain its own dedicated presence and brand [ ] The post Clarion Gaming address industry concern over event congestion with creation of iGB Live! appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/26/clarion-gaming-event-congestion-igblive/

Merkur Gaming Argentina heading to SAGSE

Merkur Gaming Argentina is expected to take a “prime position” at SAGSE, Merkur Gaming said in a statement. At booth 313 at the Costa Salguero Convention Center, on 7-9 November Merkur Gaming Argentina, the team headed by general manager Alejandro Saraintaris and ably supported by colleagues from Peru and Europe, will present the latest evolutions of [ ] The post Merkur Gaming Argentina heading to SAGSE appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/25/merkur-gaming-argentina/

Oulala and Marsbet claim industry-first deal of its kind

Daily Fantasy Sports B2B provider Oulala has signed an agreement with Marsbet to integrate its football management game directly into their iGaming platform. This is the reportedly the first-ever agreement between a licensed B2B skill game operator and an iGaming company. Oulala will provide its game for three brands across the Marsbet group. [ ] The post Oulala and Marsbet claim industry-first deal of its kind appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/25/oulala-marsbet/

Investors stay positive on UK machine review

With a potentially calamitous review of high street gaming machines due to be announced any day now, investors in British bookmakers exposed to sharp losses are remaining remarkably cool. The Triennial Review of UK gaming machines will include measures to reduce the maximum stakes on fixed-odds betting terminals this month. Currently at £100 [ ] The post Investors stay positive on UK machine review appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/25/investors-uk-machine/

Genting re-sign with FSB in long-term sports betting solution

Sports betting platform provider FSB has renewed a multi-year deal with their longest standing partner, Genting (GentingBet). Genting was FSB’s first client to take their fully-managed sports betting solution and the partnership has been running since 2013. The two companies will now continue to work together for the foreseeable future. FSB’s CEO, David [ ] The post Genting re-sign with FSB in long-term sports betting solution appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/26/genting-fsb-solution/

Improve customer service to improve industry reputation, CEOs claim

Despite a more robust ethical framework than ever in the gambling industry particularly in European countries negative public perceptions of betting and gaming overwhelmingly persist. At this year’s Betting on Sports, four CEOs considered the impact that better service could have on getting rid of the scourge of bad reputation. No [ ] The post Improve customer service to improve industry reputation, CEOs claim appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/26/improve-customer-service-industry/

German states gear up to kick can down the road on betting reform

The German state of Schleswig-Holstein could be forced to compromise on its attempted breakaway from the Interstate Treaty on Gambling, Germany s much-maligned sports-betting legislation, when it meets with the presidents of other states later this month. Speaking at the Gambling Compliance ‘Germany in Focus’ event in London, stakeholders in the German gambling industry [ ] The post German states gear up to kick can down the road on betting reform appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/26/german-states-betting-reform/

Playtech acquires Bet Buddy to boost responsible gambling services

Playtech has acquired Bet Buddy, a responsible gambling analytics solution provider, for an undisclosed fee. “The integration of BetBuddy’s behavioural identification and modification software into Playtech’s powerful IMS player management system will enable Playtech to continue to lead the industry in the delivery of responsible gambling products and services,” the company said in [ ] The post Playtech acquires Bet Buddy to boost responsible gambling services appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/27/playtech-bet-buddy/

Progressive Slovenian Gambling Act postponed

The Slovenian Government has failed to reach an agreement on proposed amendments to the Slovenian Gambling Act after a three year negotiation. The draft law was set to open the country’s heavily regulated casino gambling market to private and foreign investors, however the proposal has been postponed until autumn 2018, after Slovenia’s next [ ] The post Progressive Slovenian Gambling Act postponed appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/27/slovenian-gambling-act-postposted/

UK grants first virtual reality casino licence to SlotsMillion

The world’s first 3D virtual reality online casino, SlotsMillion, is now available to players in the UK after parent company ALEA.com received its licence from the UK Gambling Commission. UK players now have access to a portfolio of more than 700 slots from 26 game developers, including Microgaming, Red Tiger Gaming, Quickspin, Merkur [ ] The post UK grants first virtual reality casino licence to SlotsMillion appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/27/uk-casino-virtual-reality-licence/

Clarion embrace Berlin charity ahead of EiG and BAC

The compassionate side of the international gaming industry will be very much in evidence next week with both EiG and Berlin Affiliate Conference supporting local homeless charity Berliner Stadtmisssion. Delegates attending the Clarion Gaming organised events are being requested to donate warm clothing to help street sleepers in the city protect against winter temperatures [ ] The post Clarion embrace Berlin charity ahead of EiG and BAC appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/27/clarion-embrace-berlin-homeless-charity/

First blockchain iGaming company licensed in the Isle of Man

Quanta Technology Limited has recently been granted a licence to operate and develop their business on the Isle of Man. The company, who are based on the British island, claims to operate the first fully compliant blockchain lottery in the world. Lee Hills, Director of Quanta Technology Limited, said: “As the first blockchain gambling [ ] The post First blockchain iGaming company licensed in the Isle of Man appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/27/blockchain-isle-man/

Offsidegaming licenses Stratagem’s AI prediction engine for sports trading

London-based Stratagem Technologies today announced a partnership with sports betting provider Offsidegaming. Both companies “intend to work together to build powerful predictive models to further automate Offside gaming’s sports betting offering”, Stratagem said in a statement. “We selected Stratagem’s solution based on their track record of success in sports trading and the ability of [ ] The post Offsidegaming licenses Stratagem’s AI prediction engine for sports trading appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/30/offsidegaming-strategem-ai-prediction/

Betting firms to be named and shamed for failing to fund Gamble Aware

British betting companies are under coming pressure to help tackle a funding shortfall for Gamble Aware. The UK charity said it would begin to identify donors next year, meaning operators not on the list might be identifiable by their absence. The tactic is being introduced after Gamble Aware fell £5m short of its [ ] The post Betting firms to be named and shamed for failing to fund Gamble Aware appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/30/betting-firms-named-gamble-aware/

RISQ launches “industry first” with £25m jackpot random number generator

RISQ, the London-based technology company, has claimed a “gaming industry first” with the development of a random number generator platform, boasting jackpots of up to £25m. The insurance-backed solution is suited to a range of games, including slots, tables games, lottery, keno, bingo, and instant win, and can be tailored to the individual [ ] The post RISQ launches “industry first” with £25m jackpot random number generator appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/30/risq-random-number-generator/

Loto-Quebec faces inter-province competition

Quebec provincial gambling group has seen an increase in its online revenue, though not enough to topple its West Coast rival. A contentious new bill, however, could upset the hegemon. Earlier this month, Loto-Quebec released its FY2016 report, announcing a revenue rise of 2.1 percent to C$3.6b with profits remaining steady at C$1.23bn just [ ] The post Loto-Quebec faces inter-province competition appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/30/loto-quebec-inter-province/

‘Legalise and regulate’ argues former Liverpool FC CEO

With a stellar career which includes periods as Chairman of the UK government s Sports Betting Integrity Panel, CEO of the Premier League and CEO of the world famous Liverpool FC, International Football Consultant, Rick Parry, is one of the most qualified authorities on professional sport and its relationship with the betting sector. Ahead of his [ ] The post Legalise and regulate argues former Liverpool FC CEO appeared first on Betting Business.
https://www.betting-business.co/2017/10/31/legalise-regulate-liverpool-fc-ceo/

Government to crackdown on FOBT stakes in long-awaited UK industry review

The maximum stake on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) is to be dramatically cut following a triennial review on the UK gambling industry. In the long-awaited review, the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) minister Tracey Crouch unveiled proposals to address FOBTs, as well as online gaming and advertising. “We have seen online [ ] The post Government to crackdown on FOBT stakes in long-awaited UK industry review appeared first on Betting Business.
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Casino Technology expecting “excellent” BEGE Expo

Casino Technology will present its latest products and new releases during the tenth  anniversary edition of BEGE Expo in Sofia, Bulgaria. Emphasising on the slot machines of next generation EZ MODULO™ and the TOWER Slant Top, the company will present at stand 3.11. The new line EZ MODULO™ slot machine has “become the most [ ] The post Casino Technology expecting excellent BEGE Expo appeared first on Betting Business.
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