An emergency ordinance was issued by the Romanian government, which called introduced a new 2% tax on gambling revenue, which will directly impact the profits of operators in the country. The measure was voted and pushed along ahead of the Christmas holidays, with the government having long been warning for …
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Red Tiger Gaming secured a deal with EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine
EveryMatrix has announced a content distribution agreement with award-winning casino game and software supplier Red Tiger Gaming. Red Tiger’s extensive portfolio of slot and table games, including recent releases like Dragon’s Fire and Jack in a Pot, are now available via CasinoEngine, the iGaming Integration Platform and the largest casino …
Read More »Caesars Entertainment – first official casino sponsor of NFL
The National Football League have selected Caesars Entertainment Corporation as the first ever Official Casino Sponsor of the NFL. Caesars will pay the NFL $30 million per year for the sponsorship deal. In return, the company will have exclusive rights to use NFL marks to promote casinos in the U.S. …
Read More »Danish regulator bans 18 illegal gambling sites
Danish Gambling Authority Spillemyndigheden conducted three web searches in collaboration with the Danish Tax Authority and decline in the number of illegal gambling websites targeting Danish players indicates a limited illegal gambling market in the country. The regulator ultimately found that 22 sites were breaching regulations by offering gambling without …
Read More »Italy begins 2019 with introducing new tax
From January 1, iGaming licensees are subject to a tax of 25% of gross gaming revenue on online casino and bingo, an increase of 5%, with online fixed-odds betting tax increased from 22% to 24% of GGR. Land-based sports betting operators, meanwhile, will now pay a 20% GGR tax, up …
Read More »Scout Gaming Group signed a licence agreement with Logrand Entertainment Group
Daily Fantasy Sports provider Scout Gaming has entered into a license agreement with Logrand Entertainment Group. The agreement gives Logrand full access to Scout Gaming’s full Fantasy Sports platform. Under the terms of the agreement Logrand will offer its customers throughout Mexico access to Scout’s gaming platform. The deal will …
Read More »Raketech launches of a new media product
Affiliate and content marketing company Raketech is launching a platform called Cryptimi.com – a new media product that focuses on comparing cryptocurrency exchanges and other financial comparisons. The platform Cryptimi.com will provide high-quality content that will help users compare crypto exchanges and the businesses that are based on blockchain technology. …
Read More »GGR in Macau up 14% year on year
Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) announced that Gross gaming revenue (GGR) in Macau totaled MOP302.85 billion ($37.57 billion) for 2018. GGR increased 16.6% yearly to MOP26.468 billion in December 2018, being the upper limit of the street consensus. The amount was 14% higher than the MOP265.74 billion ($32.97 …
Read More »Red Tiger Gaming goes live in Mexico
Dynamic casino gaming supplier Red Tiger Gaming have gone live with Caliente.mx, one of Mexico’s leading gaming operators. The integration marks the firm’s debut in Latin America as it continues to expand with top online brands in regulated jurisdictions around the world. Gavin Hamilton, CEO of Red Tiger Gaming, commented: …
Read More »Massachusetts steps on illegal sports betting
U.S. Supreme Court opened the door for sports betting to become legal in Massachusetts, it may be at least a year before that occurs in most states, a gaming industry. Local news reports that the charges stem from an investigation by the state’s police and the attorney general’s Gaming Enforcement …
Read More »Delaware North rolls out digital sports betting in W. Virginia
Regional casino operator Delaware North announced that its two West Virginia casinos — Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack and the Mardi Gras Casino & Resort – had officially launched their sportsbooks following a week of field testing and the approval of the West Virginia Lottery Commission. Delaware North also announced the debut …
Read More »Betway rolls out The Hunch through Saatchi & Saatchi deal
Leading provider Betway has launched «The Hunch», the operator’s first marketing campaign in partnership with Saatchi & Saatchi. Three new 30-second TV adverts – supported across social, display, radio and print – will introduce brand character ‘The Hunch’ as a “charming, larger than life figure who charismatically occupies a part …
Read More »Kindred starts legal action against Norwegian regulator
Norway’s regulatory body for gambling and lottery, has been accused of going beyond its legal remit in a court case brought by Trannel, a subsidiary of Stockholm-listed Kindred Group. The company’s governance has moved to file a lawsuit against the Norwegian authority after being banned from Apple’s App Store in …
Read More »Ladbrokes Coral signed a five-year renewal of Coral sponsorship of the Welsh Grand National
UK bookmaker Ladbrokes Coral have announced their sponsorship of the Welsh Grand National, breaking a record for Graded race sponsorship. The announcement by Arena Racing Company (ARC), Chepstow Racecourse and Ladbrokes Coral of a five year renewal for the sponsorship of the showpiece race marks the longest sponsorship of a Graded …
Read More »Better Collective has completed its €30m takeover of Ribacka Group AB
Better Collective, the world’s leading developer of digital platforms for bookmaker information, has completed the acquisition of all shares in Ribacka Group AB, incorporated in Sweden. Ribacka group expects to generate a revenue of 6 million EUR in 2018, with operating earnings (EBITA) of 5 million EUR. The purchase price …
Read More »Greentube signed a partnership with game-tech company Stoiximan in Greece.
Greentube announces the successful launch of its content on www.stoiximan.gr. A premium selection of market-leading slot games, all seamlessly integrated via the Greentube NRGS platform, is now available for players with Stoiximan in the Greek market. Stoiximan’s product depth and quality of services have heavily contributed to the brand’s success, …
Read More »Multilotto received gambling license in Sweden
Malta-based online lottery and gaming operator Multilotto has been granted a Swedish license to operate as from the 1st of January, 2019. The license covers both Lottery and online casino games offerings from Multilotto. The new gaming license gives Swedish customers the opportunity to access the games of their choice …
Read More »888 extends Swedish expansion
888, one of the world’s most popular online gaming entertainment and solutions providers, has been confirmed as the latest operator to secure a Swedish expansion after it landed a online gambling licence, which will allow it to offer casino, poker and sports betting in the country. The agreement was confirmed …
Read More »DraftKings roll out sports betting product in West Virginia
DraftKings announced a licensing agreement with Penn National Gaming, Inc., the operator of Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia, to launch its DraftKings Sportsbook in the Mountain State. Pending regulatory approvals are the only thing holding up the Sportsbook at this point. The online roll-out in West …
Read More »TOM HORN GAMING ROUNDS OFF 2018 WITH ‘BEST SLOT DEVELOPER’ WIN AT LOGIN CASINO AWARDS
Tom Horn Gaming are delighted to announce they have been recognised with an award for Best Slot Developer at the 2018 Login Casino Awards, organised by an online gambling business magazine, Login Casino. With a number of award nominations and awards, 2018 has been a year to remember for the …
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