Canadian operator Loto-Quebec has partnered with Stockholm-listed live dealer specialist Evolution Gaming. The new partnership aims to introduce live casino offerings onto the CA lottery’s regulated website. This will start off the new year on a resounding high note for players, who can now look forward to a fresh and …
Read More »Nektan showed a 22% year-on-year increase
The fast growing international gaming technology platform and services provider Nektan set a new quarterly revenue record of £8.6m (€9.6m/$11m) for the three months ended December 31, 2018. The gaming revenue total represents an 83% increase on the £4.7m posted in the second quarter of the supplier’s 2017 financial year, …
Read More »GIG agreed a long-term partnership with MegaLotto
Software provider Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has entered the lottery betting vertical after signing a long-term contract with MegaLotto. The deal will see it supply its technical platform services and casino games to the new start-up which is backed by Optimizer Invest and will allow users to bet on the …
Read More »Bethard received Irish online betting licence
Bethard has announced that it has been granted another national license, this time for Ireland. A remote bookmaker’s license has been granted to the Bethard Group by the Irish Revenue Department. Receipt of the latest license makes for a total of five national gaming licenses in Europe obtained by the …
Read More »Romanian government imposed a new 2% tax on gambling turnover
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 …
Read More »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 »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 »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 …
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