Figures show ICE London pre-registration is up 4%

Visitor data released by Clarion Gaming shows that next week s ICE London (6 8 February, ExCeL London, UK) is tracking above last year s event, with pre-registration figures up 4% year-on-year. Kate Chambers, Managing Director, Clarion Gaming, said: We have once again increased the marketing investment behind ICE London and I m pleased to confirm that [ ] The post Figures show ICE London pre-registration is up 4% appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/31/figures-ice-london-pre-registration/

Gaming regulators from 65 jurisdictions head to ICE

The importance of ICE London to all sections of the international gaming industry has been underlined following confirmation that the 2018 edition (February 6th – 8th, ExCeL London, UK) will host 411 regulators from 65 jurisdictions. Clarion Gaming, Managing Director, Kate Chambers, who has overseen the development of ICE London into the most important gaming event [ ] The post Gaming regulators from 65 jurisdictions head to ICE appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/31/gaming-regulators-65-jurisdictions-ice/

ESSA reports 266 suspicious betting alerts in 2017

International betting integrity body ESSA (Sports Betting Integrity) reported 266 cases of suspicious betting to the relevant authorities during 2017, following a fourth quarter tally of 114 alerts. Tennis (160) and football (45) constituted 77% of all suspicious alerts during the year, whilst alerts covering all other sports grew significantly to 23% (up from [ ] The post ESSA reports 266 suspicious betting alerts in 2017 appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/31/essa-reports-266-suspicious-betting-alerts-2017/

NOVOMATIC signs with Sportradar for Sports Betting

NOVOMATIC has announced a partnership with leading sports betting solutions provider Sportradar to develop an innovative line of sports betting products and services. NOVOMATIC will initially focus on developing a turnkey solution for retail and other channels that is built around Sportradar’s Managed Trading Services (MTS) and includes cash desks, as well as Self-Service [ ] The post NOVOMATIC signs with Sportradar for Sports Betting appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/31/novomatic-signs-sportradar-sports-betting/

SkillOnNet fully integrated with Play’n GO

Play n Go s full suite of games now available to players across SkillOnNet’s network of brands, including PlayOJO SkillOnNet.com the cutting-edge technology supplier behind some of Europe’s most popular and successful online casino brands, has today gone live across its casino network with Play n GO’s licensed and multi-channel slot games. The integration means that players on [ ] The post SkillOnNet fully integrated with Play n GO appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/31/skillonnet-fully-integrated-playn-go/

RMG and SIS extend partnership

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and Sports Information Services (SIS) have extended their existing LBO (licensed betting offices) partnership to encompass international pool betting and fixed odds rights (including retail and online). RMG manages the rights of many of the leading British racecourses, while SIS holds the horseracing rights to all Irish racecourses, plus Chelmsford [ ]
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/31/rmg-and-sis-extend-partnership/

Sirplay to show exclusive Bitcoin and Live Betting at ICE

The online Sportsbook and Sports Betting Software provider Sirplay, has confirmed it will be presenting two of its leading products at this year’s ICE London enhancing the brand’s position in both virtual currency and Live Betting. The first is Sirplay’s latest release, which has been designed for bookmakers keen to be updated with new [ ]
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/31/sirplay-exclusive-bitcoin-live-ice/

Footcare kits help visitors to biggest ICE on record

Clarion Gaming, organisers of next week’s ICE London (6-8 February, ExCeL London, UK) have taken a progressive initiative by providing 1,500 free footcare kits to help visitors explore the world’s biggest gaming event in comfort. The footcare kits, which comprise protective anti-blister plasters, will be available free of charge from the information desk located at the [ ] The post Footcare kits help visitors to biggest ICE on record appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/30/footcare-kits-visitors-ice-record/

Slingo goes live on Ladbrokes Coral gaming sites

Gaming Realms plc, the developer, publisher and licensor of mobile real money and social games, has confirmed its “Slingo Originals” content has launched on a number of Ladbrokes Coral gaming sites. The games have been launched through aggregator platform, Gameiom, with whom Gaming Realms has a third-party distribution contract. Gaming Realms will receive a [ ] The post Slingo goes live on Ladbrokes Coral gaming sites appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/30/slingo-live-ladbrokes-coral-sites/

MoneyMatrix on course for ICE London

MoneyMatrix will be exhibiting at ICE within the FinTech section, showcasing new solutions, features and technologies. MoneyMatrix, part of the EveryMatrix Group of companies, is a Payment Service Provider specialising in Payment Processing and Risk Management within the Gambling industry. MoneyMatrix has been developed to respond to iGaming operators’ needs, offering card and alternative [ ] The post MoneyMatrix on course for ICE London appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/30/moneymatrix-course-ice-london/

NRM take disruptive tablet technology to ICE London

NRM, the gaming technology and software solutions provider, will be seeking to positively disrupt the bingo tablet market when it unveils Budde, a new hand held ‘Open Platform’ architecture bingo tablet from stand BP2 at ICE London. Budde s Open Platform allows operators the choice over third party content availability including wide area bingo variant games [ ] The post NRM take disruptive tablet technology to ICE London appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/30/nrm-tablet-technology-ice/

Playtech advance in fraud detection

ARIC™ machine learning technology models and predicts behaviour instantly identifying ‘at risk’ activity Playtech has completed the integration of Featurespace’s machine learning fraud detection tools into its powerful Information Management System (IMS) player management platform, enabling licensees to instantly identify and reduce fraud. Playtech signed a strategic partnership with Featurespace in 2017 with the [ ] The post Playtech advance in fraud detection appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/30/playtech-advance-fraud-detection/

Microgaming get Lucky with February game addition

Microgaming launches Lucky Little Gods in time for Chinese New Year. Fortune and folklore awaits players in Lucky Little Gods, a five reel, 243 ways online slot where players can spin to win for heavenly prizes as they celebrate the Chinese New Year. Inspired by Chinese mythology, the slot is set in an ethereal [ ] The post Microgaming get Lucky with February game addition appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/30/microgaming-lucky-february-game/

Christina Thakor-Rankin explores Africa ahead of SBEA

Jordan Crossley of Eventus International, conference producer for the upcoming Sports Betting East Africa Summit, caught up with 1710 Gaming’s Principal Consultant: Christina Thakor-Rankin to find out about her rise to becoming one of the most influential gambling sector consultants, her thoughts on cutting edge technology, and new legislation in the African market. Christina [ ] The post Christina Thakor-Rankin explores Africa ahead of SBEA appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/30/christina-thakor-rankin-sbea/

Aspire Global’s Karamba goes live with SBTech as exclusive sportsbook platform

Online casino and white label solutions provider Aspire Global has launched its SBTech-powered sportsbook across its global network in a move that sees the company expand its range of igaming products. The group has gone live with its flagship brand Karamba and will now offer SBTech’s award-winning sportsbook to complement its existing verticals of live [ ] The post Aspire Global’s Karamba goes live with SBTech as exclusive sportsbook platform appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/30/aspire-laucnhes-sbtech-sportsbook/

Arsenal Football Club signs cryptocurrency partnership with CashBet Coin

CashBet has announced a “landmark” partnership with Premier League football club Arsenal FC ahead of the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) of its new cryptocurrency, CashBet Coin designed specifically for iGaming. The deal, which makes CashBet Coin the club’s exclusive and official Blockchain Partner, sees Arsenal become the first major team in world football [ ] The post Arsenal Football Club signs cryptocurrency partnership with CashBet Coin appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/29/arsenal-club-cashbet-coin/

Marbral Advisory joins Jersey eGaming Group

Marbral Advisory has become the newest member of the Jersey eGaming Group. The industry-led group was set up in 2015 to promote Jersey, Channel Islands as an eGaming centre and represent companies which provide services to this sector. Jersey has a strong and digitally enabled economy which is attractive to iGaming companies looking [ ] The post Marbral Advisory joins Jersey eGaming Group appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/29/marbral-jersey-egaming-group/

Sky Racing World re-launches New Zealand racing product to North American market

Sky Racing World, the Kentucky-based distributor of international horse-racing content and subsidiary of Australian wagering operator Tabcorp, has re-launched its New Zealand racing product. Sky Racing World began distributing horse-racing content from New Zealand Racing Board-operated tracks to North American advance depositing wagering (ADW) sites on 25 January, ahead of the G1 Karaka Million. After [ ] The post Sky Racing World re-launches New Zealand racing product to North American market appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/29/sky-racing-new-zealand-us/

WeAreCasino to showcase Slot Builder at ICE

WeAreCasino will attend ICE Totally Gaming with its software Slot builder, which allows gaming operators to create their own games. For the first time as exhibitor of this event of the industry, the gaming platform provider will present Slot Builder Pro, which is a cross-platform Integrated Development Environment fully dedicated for Casino Games [ ] The post WeAreCasino to showcase Slot Builder at ICE appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/29/wearecasino-slot-builder/

Oulala: Video gaming industry to emerge as ‘sole winner’ if betting ban lifted

The iGaming industry might not come out as the winner of the potential online gambling liberalisation in the USA, reckons Valery Bollier, CEO of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform provider Oulala, ahead of ICE Totally Gaming, London. Last year, while speaking at various industry events, Bollier predicted that the video gaming industry would colonise [ ] The post Oulala: Video gaming industry to emerge as sole winner if betting ban lifted appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/29/oulala-video-gaming/

Lottery expert to confront skills development at ICE

Wendy Lawrence, a founder member of the initial Camelot UK National Lottery start up team, will be exploring whether it’s too late to tackle the issue of skills development in the gaming sector during a panel debate at ICE London. The discussion is taking place on Thursday 8 February at 1.30pm and is part of a [ ] The post Lottery expert to confront skills development at ICE appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/29/lottery-expert-skills-development-ice/

Jackpot.com launches “Netflix-type” lottery subscription

Online lottery platform Jackpot.com has announced a new subscription product for the US Powerball and US MegaMillions lotteries, claiming it to be the “world’s first £9.99 monthly lottery subscription”. The package automatically enters users into every lottery draw in the month (two per week) and allows players to change selected numbers before each [ ] The post Jackpot.com launches “Netflix-type” lottery subscription appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/29/jackpot-com-netflix-subscription/

BetGames.tv continues African expansion with Novusbet signing

BetGames.TV has signed a deal to provide its full suite of Live presented games to NovusBet, a platform provider in the Eastern and Southern European markets as well as in Africa and Latin America. Founded in 2015 with European headquarter in Malta, NovusBet offers its solutions to online and land-based operators with an extensive [ ] The post BetGames.tv continues African expansion with Novusbet signing appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/26/betgames-african-expansion/

ICE London to host Japan Networking Breakfast

Gaming organisations targeting the significant business opportunities in the emergent Japanese integrated resort sector, are being invited to participate in a networking breakfast taking place at ICE London on Wednesday 7th February (8.30 10am, stand, N5-260). The Japan Networking Breakfast, is being organised by Clarion Gaming ahead of its 2018 Japan Gaming Congress (JgC) which [ ] The post ICE London to host Japan Networking Breakfast appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/26/ice-london-japan-networking-breakfast/

Sportingtech to debut Pulse at ICE Totally Gaming

Sportingtech will reveal Pulse gaming platform and features for the first time at ICE Totally Gaming, the most important event in the iGaming industry. From 6-8 February, the company will be on the stand S9-120 displaying an extensive range of market-leading products and solutions specially developed for the regulated markets. For companies wishing [ ] The post Sportingtech to debut Pulse at ICE Totally Gaming appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/26/sportingtech-ice-pulse/

Amatic Industries to celebrate 25 years at ICE

AMATIC Industries will attend ICE Totally Gaming at a bigger booth in the South Gallery Suites, and celebrate its 25 years of business. “AMATIC Industries was founded in 1993 with the clear focus on MULTI GAME. 25 years of innovation and success have followed,” the company said. The event will feature brand-new AMATIC [ ] The post Amatic Industries to celebrate 25 years at ICE appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/26/amatic-industries-25-years-2/

EGT announces distribution deal for Asian market

Euro Games Technology and Channel Paradise Sdn. Bhd signed a distribution contract for the Asian region, focusing mainly on Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Laos and Nepal. The new partner of EGT is a Malaysian group of companies and has its roots dated back in 1970s and a workforce of more than 300 employees. It [ ] The post EGT announces distribution deal for Asian market appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/26/egt-asian-market/

Inspired announces partnership with Ladbrokes joint-venture Sportium

Inspired Entertainment has signed an agreement to supply its Virtual Sports products to the Ladbrokes-Cirsa joint entity Sportium, via its affiliated retail venues in Panama. Premium products from Inspired, including Rush Football 2, Rush Football Matchday, Rush Horses and Rush Dogs will soon be available to Sportium customers across venues in Panama.   [ ] The post Inspired announces partnership with Ladbrokes joint-venture Sportium appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/26/inspired-ladbrokes-sportium/

LOT.TO forms alliance with Unbabel ahead of ICE

Artificial intelligence-powered translation platform Unbabel has established a strategic alliance with UK-based iLottery provider LOT.TO to help to drive new opportunities for both companies in the online gambling sphere. The newly formed alliance will be showcased at this year’s ICE London (6-8 February, ExCeL London, UK), the world’s most international gaming event, with both [ ] The post LOT.TO forms alliance with Unbabel ahead of ICE appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/25/lotto-alliance-unbabel-ice/

First ICE Consumer Protection Zone confirms agenda

A programme of technology-led presentations has been confirmed for the Consumer Protection Zone, a new high profile feature introduced to the show floor at this year’s ICE London, (6-8 February, ExCeL London, UK). Open to all ICE visitors, the presentations, taking place on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th, will feature sessions on self-exclusion schemes, player [ ] The post First ICE Consumer Protection Zone confirms agenda appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/25/presentations-ice-consumer-protection/

Kenyan operators lose tax hike challenge, withdraw sport sponsorship

After losing their appeal against Kenya’s 35 percent tax hike, gaming operators have been forced to withdraw all funding from local sports, sending cash-strapped teams back to the bread line. Kenyan operators have begun withdrawing vital sponsorship from local sport, after losing their High Court challenge of the new 35 percent tax rate. Having [ ] The post Kenyan operators lose tax hike challenge, withdraw sport sponsorship appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/25/kenyan-operators-tax-hike/

Victorian operators lobby against PoC tax

Gambling operators have launched a lobby against a proposed 15 percent point-of-consumption tax on online gambling revenue. Bookmakers began pushing for a lower tax-rate after the Southeastern Australian became the third state to discuss implementing the remote gambling tax. South Australia first proposed the law change, making it effective from July this year, [ ] The post Victorian operators lobby against PoC tax appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/25/victorian-operators-poc-tax/

Dragon bank launches largest ICO in untested market

Blockchain developer Dragon Inc’s proposed $400m ICO, the largest of its kind, could falter on cryptocurrency uncertainties. Announcing a reported $265m secured from four junket partners in a private Bitcoin sale, Dragon chief executive Chakrit Ahmad hailed the potential of cryptocurrency to drop junket transaction costs from the typical six percent. We provide [ ] The post Dragon bank launches largest ICO in untested market appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/25/dragon-bank-ico/

Evert Montero to drive development of Juegos Miami as non-executive chairman

Evert Montero, president of Colombian trade body, Fecoljuegos, has been confirmed as non-executive Chairman of Juegos Miami, the bespoke business event which was created by Clarion Gaming to meet the specific demands of the Pan-Latin American and Caribbean markets. I am not accepting this honour as Evert Montero. Rather, I accept this as the [ ] The post Evert Montero to drive development of Juegos Miami as non-executive chairman appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/25/evert-montero-colombian/

Spillehallen.dk launches Betsoft titles on new site

Under a new agreement, Spillehallen.dk will be launching Betsoft games across Bingohygge.dk. The new site will focus on the Danish market, primarily targeting Danish women between ages of 30 and 65. Bingohygge.dk will be offering Betsoft’s full suite of gaming software to their players, including Slots3™, ToGo™ mobile and Classic Slots. “It is brilliant [ ] The post Spillehallen.dk launches Betsoft titles on new site appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/25/spillehallen-betsoft-site/

Eventus names venue for fourth Annual Sports Betting West Africa Summit

The fourth Annual Sports Betting West Africa Summit will take place in the the port city of Lagos Nigeria this year. “There are always new developments in Nigeria, with a new Director General taking office at the National Lottery Regulatory Commission in September last year, massive infrastructure projects, and positive data that’s pointing towards [ ] The post Eventus names venue for fourth Annual Sports Betting West Africa Summit appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/25/eventus-fourth-venue/

IHL Alerts the industry to their SmartEAG

Three years since IHL first showed SmartEXCLUSION to AGC operators at the bacta EAG, and almost two years since the introduction of mandatory self-exclusion schemes, and IHL has confirmed it is still attracting new customers to its SmartEXCLUSION solution. Having signed up over 150 more sites to various solutions over the three days of [ ] The post IHL Alerts the industry to their SmartEAG appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/24/ihl-alerts-industry-smarteag/

ICE 2018 to address the use of ‘KYC’ data to identify problematic gamblers

A panel debate at the upcoming ICE Totally Gaming event is set to tackle one of the industry’s most important issues of 2018. The role that data and technology play in the quest to identify problematic gamblers and manage risk, to ensure operators are Gambling Commission compliant. It is set to bring a raft [ ] The post ICE 2018 to address the use of ‘KYC’ data to identify problematic gamblers appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/24/ice-2018-kyc-data/

Daruma Sam secures lucrative contract despite irregularity claims

Paraguay’s gambling committee Conajzar has awarded Daruma Sam the sole license for national sports betting. The operator was granted the tender to trade immediately on 13 December, beating the Jockey Club del Paraguay as its only competitor for the bid, despite seven sports betting operators being eligible to apply. The bidding process was opened [ ] The post Daruma Sam secures lucrative contract despite irregularity claims appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/24/daruma-sam-contract-claims/

Bodog to sponsor Copa do Brasil in multi-million dollar deal

Bodog will be a master sponsor of the Copa do Brasil in a seven-figure deal. The competition is the most significant club competition in the region and marks the company’s first Brazilian football-based marketing venture. Sergio Campos, partner and director, Klefer, said: Becoming a Master Sponsor of Copa Continental do Brazil, opens up Bodog to [ ] The post Bodog to sponsor Copa do Brasil in multi-million dollar deal appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/24/bodog-copa-brasil/

Penn National acquires Pinnacle

American casino operator Penn National Gaming has announced it will acquire Pinnacle Entertainment in a $2.8bn deal. Pinnacle shareholders will see each share invested in the operator of 16 US gaming and entertainment facilities, earn $20 and 0.42 shares of PNG common stock. “By combining our highly complementary portfolios and similar operating philosophies, we [ ] The post Penn National acquires Pinnacle appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/24/penn-acquires-pinnacle/

Start-Ups prepare to Pitch at ICE London

17 start-ups represent the cutting edge of innovation Sports Betting, Bitcoin, Social Gaming and Daily Fantasy Sports companies lead the way in this year’s line-up of finalists for the Pitch ICE competition, a feature of ICE London that has become a focal point for gambling innovators and investors alike. The 17 finalists will deliver their pitches [ ] The post Start-Ups prepare to Pitch at ICE London appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/24/start-ups-prepare-pitch-ice/

Scientific Games finalises purchase of Tech Art

Scientific Games Corporation has completed the acquisition of Tech Art, a supplier of hole-card readers for blackjack. First announced in October, the acquisition of Tech Art will include their MAXTime®4H product, a combination of a blackjack hole-card reader and a chip tray, as well as the proprietary table games Super Fun 21® and [ ] The post Scientific Games finalises purchase of Tech Art appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/24/scientific-games-tech-art/

Argyll Entertainment launches Action Betting for UK market

Argyll Entertainment, the operator behind SportNation.bet and RedZoneSports.bet, has launched Action Betting in the UK. The mobile-first feature suggests markets of interest to players through contextual alerts and call-to-action betting options. Powered by SBTech’s machine learning algorithm, Action Betting creates instant notifications when a specific incident occurs in a match, whether a free [ ] The post Argyll Entertainment launches Action Betting for UK market appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/24/argyll-entertainment-action/

TGA launch Responsible Gaming course at ICE London

The Totally Gaming Academy, widely regarded as the pre-eminent training and development resource in the international industry, will be using ICE London (6 8 February, ExCeL Centre, London, UK) to launch its latest course, the Responsible Gaming Academy. During ICE, attendees will have the opportunity to experience 45-minute free to attend taster sessions [ ] The post TGA launch Responsible Gaming course at ICE London appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/23/totally-gaming-responsible-gaming/

Vote on legalising Brazilian gambling market “imminent”

After false starts and delay, a bill to legalise gambling in Brazil may be passed by early next year, reckons BetConsult CEO Edgar Lenzi. Meanwhile, a report has valued a regulated market at $2.1bn per year, which may spur lawmakers into action. Brazil’s gambling market could be fully legalised by next year, despite [ ] The post Vote on legalising Brazilian gambling market “imminent” appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/23/vote-brazilian-gambling/

Greentube’s new slot Crazy Birds to launch

Greentube is set to launch its new slot Crazy Birds for its B2B partners. “Crazy Birds™ will cheer you up and make you smile on gloomy winter days!” the company said in a statement. This slot game takes its players on an adventure to a tropical island paradise full of pool parties, prize wheels and [ ] The post Greentube’s new slot Crazy Birds to launch appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/23/greentube-crazy-birds/

2018: A ‘tipping point’ for UK gambling

Under sustained attack from the media, ministers, regulator, and often itself, industry analysts reflect on the British sector’s dramatic fall from grace in 2017. While divided over the true culprits, even the most sympathetic observers call for drastic measures to prevent the worst in 2018. At the end of the 2017, the UK [ ] The post 2018: A ‘tipping point’ for UK gambling appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/23/2018-tipping-uk-gambling/

Philippines floats bill to end PAGCOR ‘conflict of interest’

Legislators in the Philippines have tabled a new bill to radically shake up the regulatory picture in the country, stripping its current gaming regulator of its ability to also function as a gambling operator. As it stands, the state-owned Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is able to both licence and regulate gaming in [ ] The post Philippines floats bill to end PAGCOR ‘conflict of interest’ appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/23/phillippines-bill-end-pagcor/

Logrand Entertainment partners with BtoBet for interactive launch

Logrand Entertainment Group, operator of 14 casinos in Mexico, has chosen BtoBet as technological partner to launch its new interactive division “Strendus”, which is an essential complement to its growth. Commenting on the partnership with BtoBet, Logrand Entertainment Group’s chief operating online officer Lenin Castillo said:  “Logrand Entertainment Group, as a reputable Mexican company, [ ] The post Logrand Entertainment partners with BtoBet for interactive launch appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2018/01/23/logrand-btobet-interactive/