Eventus International announces venue for the Cyprus Gaming Show

After the success of the first Cyprus Gaming Show (CGS) in 2017, Eventus International has announced the venue for the second instalment at the GrandResort Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus, scheduled for 29-30 May, 2018. The Grand Resort is among the finest five-star hotels in Cyprus set in beautifully landscaped tropical gardens, on a superb beach [ ] The post Eventus International announces venue for the Cyprus Gaming Show appeared first on iGaming Times.
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Playtech welcomes former UK Gambling Commission senior manager Richard Bayliss

Playtech, an Omni-channel supplier, has appointed Richard Bayliss, former senior online manager at the UK Gambling Commission, to its Compliance team as regulatory compliance manager. In his new role Bayliss will play a key part in leading the direction of Playtech’s responsible gambling initiatives. Ian Ince, group head of Regulatory Affairs, Playtech, said: “Everyone [ ] The post Playtech welcomes former UK Gambling Commission senior manager Richard Bayliss appeared first on iGaming Times.
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Betsoft announce release of SUGARPOP sequel

Betsoft Gaming have announced the release of their much-anticipated sequel title SUGARPOP 2: DOUBLE DIPPED. Similar to the popular initial title in the series, SUGARPOP 2 offers a serene dreamland of clouds and sugary treats. SUGARPOP 2 is a 7
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Gambling.com to launch US-facing site

Affiliate firm Gambling.com has ventured into the US market with the launch of a new all-American platform. Initially focusing on the New Jersey market, the new site will feature product reviews and later expand to covering online gambling news, as well as ongoing regulatory developments. It will not however cover sports betting, yet. Charles [ ] The post Gambling.com to launch US-facing site appeared first on iGaming Times.
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NFL concedes to betting, stresses integrity

In his most upfront words to date NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (pictured, left) seems to accept the direction of travel in the US, but stressed the primacy of protecting sport integrity. The Supreme Court is considering changes potentially in laws with respect to gambling across our country, Goodell told ESPN. We re going to be [ ] The post NFL concedes to betting, stresses integrity appeared first on iGaming Times.
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Canadian monopolies struggle against grey market operators

Canada’s reluctance to regulate is proving lucrative for unlicensed offshore firms, leaving the country’s state-run monopolies fighting for a slice of their own multi-billion dollar market. You can’t beat them, says Danielle Bush, partner at Miller Thompson, so you might as well subcontract them. Its provinces are prohibited from issuing gaming licences, and its judiciary [ ] The post Canadian monopolies struggle against grey market operators appeared first on iGaming Times.
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Calls to uphold ban on US iGaming continue

Efforts the ban online gambling in the US rage on, as the US Justice Department continues to be hounded by lawmakers both for and against states’ rights to regulate. In December the deputy attorney general Rod Rosenstein received mail from two congressmen the Republican Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Democrat Dianne Feinstein [ ] The post Calls to uphold ban on US iGaming continue appeared first on iGaming Times.
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Zitro reports biggest ICE showing

Ice Totally Gaming 2018 is over, however, for Zitro this is just the beginning. At this year’s ICE Totally Gaming in London, the company presented more products and more worldwide debuts than ever before. Under its video Slot Brand BRYKE, Zitro has showcased tons of novelties and innovations, and revealed various brand new progressive [ ] The post Zitro reports biggest ICE showing appeared first on iGaming Times.
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Youth gambling outrage moves to shirt sponsorship

This month, the perennially outraged UK media turned its attention on young people sporting gambling ads in January, in wearing the same strips as real players. Of the nine teams with gambling shirt sponsors, it was found that the junior kits which remove the gaming logos, only catered to sizes up to 16 years [ ] The post Youth gambling outrage moves to shirt sponsorship appeared first on iGaming Times.
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SIS makes fresh investments to revitalise greyhound racing

Paul Witten, product director at SIS, talks about how investment has sparked new life into greyhound racing and how it will improve the betting experience. 2018 is set to be an exciting year for greyhound racing, with key stakeholders within the sport pulling together to improve its image and enhance the betting experience. Recent [ ] The post SIS makes fresh investments to revitalise greyhound racing appeared first on iGaming Times.
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SkyBet defends UK bookmakers right to restrict bets

SkyBet’s Richard Flint has defended bookmakers at a House of Lords Committee who stood accused of closing down the accounts of bettors that happened to win a lot. The typically pro-gaming and pro-racing peer, Lord Lipsey, said: “We should be congratulating winners, not denigrating them, if we want racing and betting to grow. “I [ ] The post SkyBet defends UK bookmakers right to restrict bets appeared first on iGaming Times.
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Scientific Games announces completion of financing transactions

Scientific Games International has announced the successful completion of a series of financing transactions. The transactions include: A private offering of $900m additional aggregate principal amount of its five percent senior secured notes due 2025 at an issue price of 100.0%; A private offering of E325m of new 3.375 percent senior secured notes due [ ] The post Scientific Games announces completion of financing transactions appeared first on iGaming Times.
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IGT extends contract with Arizona lottery

IGT has signed a one-year contract extension with the Arizona Lottery to continue printing instant tickets. The original five-year print contract was executed in 2010 and included the option for five one-year extensions. This is IGT’s third extension, and runs through January 14, 2019. IGT will continue providing service and support surrounding instant games, [ ] The post IGT extends contract with Arizona lottery appeared first on iGaming Times.
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Gaming Standards Association creates gaming blockchain committee

The Gaming Standards Association (GSA) and Gaming Standards Association Europe (GSA Europe) have created a new Technical Committee dedicated to blockchain use. The GSA made the announcement from its stand at ICE Totally Gaming, where the organisation celebrated its 20th anniversary. Blockchain technology is poised to revolutionize data sharing, security and has the ability [ ] The post Gaming Standards Association creates gaming blockchain committee appeared first on iGaming Times.
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NOVOMATIC pulls online casino games from Germany amid continued uncertainty

As debate rages on about the future of gaming regulations in Germany, NOVOMATIC becomes the second major supplier within a matter of months to withdraw its online casino content from the region. NOVOMATIC subsidiary Green- tube has confirmed reports that it has withdrawn its online casino games from Germany, and has called for state leaders [ ] The post NOVOMATIC pulls online casino games from Germany amid continued uncertainty appeared first on iGaming Times.
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Italy to award up to 120 online licences

The Italian regulator is launching a massive public tender for up to 120 online gaming licences this year, for a wide range of products. After some delay, the gaming authority the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (AMD) will be accepting applications for licences in sports betting, skill games with cash prizes, [ ] The post Italy to award up to 120 online licences appeared first on iGaming Times.
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NetEnt’s fourth quarter hit by regulatory squeeze

Swedish games publisher, NetEnt, suffered its worst quarter since going public two years ago, thanks to regulatory tightening in several European markets, and Australia. The trading update mid-January, revealed that revenues for the fourth quarter were expected to “lag behind market forecasts” with revenues coming in at around SEK419m, some way below the [ ] The post NetEnt’s fourth quarter hit by regulatory squeeze appeared first on iGaming Times.
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Shikana Law Group’s Kagasheki: Sports betting retail is ‘dying out’ in Africa

Amne Suedi Kagasheki of Shikana Law Group has said the future of sports betting in Africa lies in the online realm. Kagasheki made her comments in an interview by Jordan Crossley, conference producer of the upcoming Sports Betting East Africa Summit at Eventus International. Crossley and Kagasheki discussed the latest gambling legislation in east [ ] The post Shikana Law Group’s Kagasheki: Sports betting retail is ‘dying out’ in Africa appeared first on iGaming Times.
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CVC seeks advice on SkyBet floatation

SkyBet’s majority owner, CVC Capital, has reportedly hired bankers from Rothschild to assist with an initial public offering for the online gaming firm, with the aim of raising up to £3bn. The target figure would represent one of the sharpest valuation curves in recent years. When the private equity firm first acquired its controlling [ ] The post CVC seeks advice on SkyBet floatation appeared first on iGaming Times.
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Swiss government faces opposition to online restrictions

The Swiss government’s decision to block all online gambling sites not operated by Swiss land-based casinos may be contested by a referendum. The ruling, announced in September and set to take effect from 2019, was designed to ensure an entirely local online market. However, Swiss ISPs ordered to block unauthorised domains questioned the process, [ ] The post Swiss government faces opposition to online restrictions appeared first on iGaming Times.
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