Gambling

Sweden will strengthen the regulation of gambling

Sweden is one of the most reliable and secure gambling markets in Europe. There are only four legal casinos on the territory of the country, which belong to state companies, and also strict laws. The government structure decided to focus on regulating the gambling business in addition to the previous …

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Scientific Games began cooperation with the new casino Baha Mar

The Baha Mar Casino opened on April 21, 2017. Scientific games has selected popular developer’s video terminals with vertical and inclined surfaces, as well as the Barcrest® platform and a range of high-performance gaming products from Scientific Games, including 88 Fortunes, Zeus, Kronos, Super Quick Hit, Playboy Sunset Sapphires, Iron …

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European Union will introduce a single standard for gambling business

The EU intends to develop common standards for all EU countries in the way that gambling legislation in many European countries differs substantially from one another at the current time. The European Parliament plans to adopt a bill that will force issuing banks to provide information about the age of …

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The profit of the lottery in Thailand amounted $378 million for 2016

Thai authorities provided a financial report, according to which the profit of the lottery for 2016 amounted to USD 378 million, and 2,614 people were detained in connection with violation of the rules. Earlier tickets were double and sold at USD 1.17 for each, but it was decided to abandon …

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The Philippines is starting to struggle with casino operators

The Philippine gambling industry is turning into one of the most lucrative markets in the region, which is pushing casino operators to launder money through this sector. Therefore, the Senate of the Philippines adopted a bill that will attract casino operators in the fight against money laundering. The document called …

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China’s lottery increase on 10% in April

Mainland China’s sales of official lottery products in April rose by 9.6 percent from the prior-year period, according to data from the country’s Ministry of Finance. Total sales in April were RMB38.24 billion (US$5.5 billion), the Ministry of Finance announced this week. Welfare lottery sales increased by 4.3 percent year-on-year, …

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Сrypto-currency is introduced on the Isle of Man

The digital currency was officially introduced to the masses on the Isle of Man. The government of the island saw a potential benefit from bitcoin. With the help of Nick Williamson, the general director of the company Credits, the authorities registered the technology of blocking. They also prepared a legal framework …

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“Another World” by Gameart

Developer GameArt continued its series of fantastic slots with the release of a new slot machine – Castle Blood. The slot is based on the Hollywood movie “Another World” – the story about the war between vampires and lycans. There are several special images in the game that have standard …

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Pennsylvania fines two casinos in the state totalling $22,500

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has levied fines against two companies for infringements. The Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin in Fayette County was fined $10,000 after a violation involving the play of their table games. It is the second time in two months that they have been fined by the PGCB …

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The expansion of slot machines in Florida is banned

Florida Supreme Court has unanimously ruled against a North Florida racetrack seeking to add slot machines. The 20-page decision, released Thursday, means that gambling facilities in Gadsden County’s Gretna and in seven other counties that passed local referendums allowing slots also will not be able to offer them. “…There is …

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Breakout Gaming added online poker

The Breakout Gaming Group, based in San Jose, Costa Rica, has announced its entry into the lucrative but cut throat Internet poker market. BreakoutGaming.com already offers a full sportsbook, as well as both RNG and Live Dealer casino games, virtual and fantasy sports, skill games and financial betting. To celebrate …

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Catena Media has revealed record year-on-year sales growth

The company reported sales figures of €15.23m (£13m) for the first four months of the year revealed record year-on-year sales growth of 104% for the first quarter of 2017. Operating profit increased to EUR 6.64 million corresponding to an operating margin of 44 percent (43). Adjusted operating profit excluding non-recurring …

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Finnish Veikkaus became a partner of Inspired Entertainment

Owned by the Finnish government, Veikkaus is the Finnish National Betting Agency and has an exclusive legal betting license on lotteries and sports betting in Finland. Via a public RFP process, Inspired has been selected to supply Virtual Sports products to Veikkaus Sports Betting locations and on the Veikkaus Sports …

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GAMEIOM will provide platform to GW Games

The UK based supplier of innovative content to the global gaming and i-gaming markets, GW Games, has announced that they have signed a content agreement with GAMEIOM. The arrangement will enable gaming content supplier GW Games to access its “expanding distribution reach” and connect with new customers. “For some months …

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Owner of Express Target Marketing arrested in Tel Aviv

Eliran Saada of Express Target Marketing, which has operated the SecuredOptions and InsideOption binary options brands was arrested and is now in front of a magistrate for fraud and making threats, something quite common among binary options brand owners. Following a complaint filed through a lawyer by a victim overseas, …

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Finnplay signed a partnership deal with Spigo

Finnish software development company Finnplay agrees distribution deal with casual games studio Spigo. Finnish provider specializes in affordable and customized gaming solutions will now have access to the entire Spigo Catalogue of games. Content on offer includes HMTL5 slots such as new title ‘Starlight and Fruits’ and casual casino games …

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Codeta rolls out new Evolution Gaming service Dream Catcher

Live casino pioneer Codeta has become one of the first to launch the latest game innovation from Evolution Gaming, Dream Catcher. Dream Catcher is the name of the latest release from the live casino game specialist, and provided your dreams involve recording big money wins while interacting with live dealers …

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Vgambling changed name to Esports Entertainment Group

A licensed online gambling company with a specific focus on eSports, Vgambling is pleased to announce its recent name change to Esports Entertainment Group. The company said the name change is due to the launch of its new esports online wagering, to provide better name recognition in the industry, and …

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Casino revenues in South Korea fell

The decline in the profitability of gambling in South Korea was affected by the political crisis. In particular, the impeachment of President Pak Kun Hee sent the casino operator to the “2014 level”. Such indicators confirm that geopolitical events in the region affect even a casino aimed at local residents. …

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