UK’s RGA urge funding levy to combat problem gambling

The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) has urged the government to change how it funds anti-problem gambling measures, calling the current system “unfit for purpose”. The association wants a statutory levy introduced to replace the current system in which gambling companies voluntarily funding research into problem gambling, adding that a levy would ensure the National [ ] The post UK s RGA urge funding levy to combat problem gambling appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/12/12/rga-funding-levy/

Nolimit city goes live on EveryMatrix

Nolimit city has gone live with EveryMatrix, after completing the integration phase. Players and clients alike now have access to Nolimit city games via the EveryMatrix CasinoEngine platform and Turnkey integration services after the multi-year agreement that was signed between both parties earlier this year. Nolimit city’s high-end games are now available on the [ ] The post Nolimit city goes live on EveryMatrix appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/12/12/nolimit-city-everymatrix/

Karjala Kasino rebrands, launches Karelian language option

Karjala Kasino has announced that Swedish and Norwegian players as well as Karelian-speaking customers can now enjoy a “completely localised experience” at the online casino. “Karjala Kasino was rebranded and given a completely new look and content in the start of November,” Karjala Kasino CEO Adnan Maslo said. “We have added local Karelian [ ] The post Karjala Kasino rebrands, launches Karelian language option appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/12/11/karjala-kasino-karelian/

Ex-Ladbrokes director joins Playtech BGT Sports as COO

Playtech BGT Sports has named Lee Drabwell as its new chief operating officer for the UK and Ireland. Drabwell spent 29 years at Ladbrokes, serving in a number of senior positions within its retail betting division. He left the newly formed Ladbrokes Coral in April after latterly working as their retail operations director. “Playtech [ ] The post Ex-Ladbrokes director joins Playtech BGT Sports as COO appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/12/11/ex-ladbrokes-joins-playtech/

GVC in talks to buy Ladbrokes Coral

In an move that could turn Ladbrokes Coral into a company worth nearly £4bn, the UK betting giant is in “detailed” talks for a takeover by online competitor GVC. Under the proposals, GVC which owns the Bwin and Sportingbet brands would hold 53.5 percent of the combined group. The move could [ ] The post GVC in talks to buy Ladbrokes Coral appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/12/08/ladbrokes-coral-gvc/

Reflex celebrate a ‘Eureka Moment’ with William Hill

Nine months after Reflex Gaming signed what was described as a significant business win’ with William Hill, the UK based games creator has announced an exclusive supply deal with the leading bookmakers for ‘Einstein Eureka Moments’. The game, which resonates with the interests and preferred playing styles of a UK audience, will feature on [ ] The post Reflex celebrate a Eureka Moment with William Hill appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/12/08/reflex-eureka-moment-william-hill/

bet365 lands Best Bookmaker title at the SBC Awards

bet365 capped a big night at the SBC Awards by collecting the headline Bookmaker of the Year prize for the fourth year in a row. Having also been crowned Football Bookmaker of the Year and Mobile Bookmaker of the Year, the Stoke-based operator only narrowly missed out on a fourth prize after William Hill [ ] The post bet365 lands Best Bookmaker title at the SBC Awards appeared first on iGaming Times.
https://www.igamingtimes.com/2017/12/08/bet365-sbc-awards/