Until now, credit card payments were very utilized for online gambling in the United Kingdom. Credit cards were used to purchase lotto tickets, casino chips, play Poker online, or make deposits and withdrawals on gambling websites. However, the Gambling Commission has decided to introduce a new regulation that bans gambling …
Read More »William Hill planning an impact in the US market with CBS Sports deal
According to a “Sunday Times” report, bookmaker William Hill will announce in the coming days a major US deal with national broadcaster CBS Sports. In an attempt to follow the lead of competitors Stars Group Inc and GVC Holdings which partnered with FOX and Yahoo sports respectively, William Hill will …
Read More »NetBet extends deal with Sportnco
The French online sportsbook provider NetBet.fr which belongs to GIMO Ltd announced the extension of the deal with Sportnco. The B2B sportsbook platform provider of France Pari will continue to offer its product to NetBet.fr at least until 2025, extending their partnership which started in 2010. Sportnco sportsbook systems will …
Read More »FOX Bet inks partnership deal with XFL
Professional American football league XFL which runs since 2018 with eight teams peting in a ten-game season and a two-week postseason in the winter and spring months, right after the Super Bowl, signed a deal with FOX Bet which will become an authorized operator of the league. According to the …
Read More »Scientific Games new James Bond 007 branded games off to a blockbuster start
Scientific Games announced that a total of 22 US and international lotteries are launching its new JAMES BOND 007 licensed games. Scientific Games is the world’s largest provider of lottery instant games, which currently has more than 100 licensed brands for lottery, digital, social and casino games. The lottery games …
Read More »Betfred partners with Scientific Games for Pennsylvania sportsbook
A couple of weeks after the announcement of the cooperation between Betfred and the Colorado-based Saratoga Casino, the UK sports betting company continues its US “invasion” announcing the partnership with Scientific Games to provide digital sports betting solutions in Pennsylvania. More specific Betfred have chosen Scientific Games as their technology …
Read More »More calls than expected reports StopSpillet in Denmark
Danish regulator Spillemyndigheden reported that its problem gambling helpline StopSpillet received 722 calls during it first year of full operation, which were more than expected. According to the report, 39% of the calls were from relatives of people suffering from gambling addiction problems, while 57% of people which called StopSpillet …
Read More »Esports betting provider Rivalry partners with iconic Dota 2 player Danil “Dendi” Ishutin
Danil “Dendi” Ishutin, one of the most respected Dota 2 players in the history of the game, is returning under the B8 banner, an organization he founded and captains. His return is one of the biggest Dota 2 stories in 2020 and Rivalry, an esports-focused sportsbook announced the partnership with …
Read More »GambleAware launched new campaign
The new GambleAware campaign is set to feature across digital media, radio, pubs throughout the next two months to raise awareness of treatment options available from the National Gambling Treatment Service. The new campaign draws upon the experiences of those that have encountered problem gambling behaviors, and will promote the …
Read More »US legal sports wagering doubled in 2019 to $13 billions
The American Gaming Association announced that US bettors wagered $13 billion (£10.0bn) in 2019, almost double the $6.6bn that was placed on sports bets in 2018. Sports betting was legal in 14 states during the past 12 months, with certain states regulating the market for the first time. According to …
Read More »Mr Green orders UK affiliates to cease casino promotion
A couple of weeks after shutting down its sportsbook in Germany, Mr Green ordered UK affiliates to cease casino promotion and stop advertising its casino products. The MRG Group operator sent out this urgent notice mentioning “recent changes in compliance”. Mr Green said that “UK affiliates must pause all Mr …
Read More »Digitain granted B2B Malta license
Software and platform provider Digitain secured a B2B license from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and is ready to offer its betting and gaming products to operators. Digitain CCO Suren Khachatryan said: “This new licence deepens our access to a key market, giving further recognition to a market-leading portfolio that …
Read More »QTech and Epic Media confirm merger
A strategic merger between QTech Games and Epic Media is confirmed by both sides, in order to gain a bigger market presence across new territories. QTech’s digital one-stop shop will be made available to Epic Media, including slots, table games, instant win titles, virtual sports and live casino games. QTech …
Read More »Playtech extends OPAP and Mansion deals
iGaming technology giant Playtech agreed to extend previous deals with Greek sports betting operator OPAP and with online gaming operator Mansion. According to the deal with OPAP, Playtech BGT Sports (PBS) will provide the operator with its new Quantom betting digital platform, which means that the Greek operator will be …
Read More »Irish football association terminates SportPesa deal
Just 11 months after Football Association of Ireland (FAI) introduced African operator SportPesa as one of its commercial partners at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, FAI decided to terminate the two-year sponsorship deal. FAI said it made the decision to terminate SportPesa’s contract ahead of schedule because the association is reassessing its …
Read More »Evolution Gaming secures licence in South Africa
Live casino software supplier Evolution Gaming got a national manufacturer licence from Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB) and is set to launch in South Africa. The move comes a week after Evolution Gaming partnered with casino operator Groupe Partouche to launch a new online casino in Switzerland. With …
Read More »Finnish Veikkaus inks deal with Relax Gaming
Finnish state owned and operated betting agency Veikkaus agreed a partnership deal with Malta-based provider Relax Gaming. According to the deal Veikkaus will get access to Relax Gaming’s entire portfolio of games including Tiny Terrors, Blender Blast and Let’s Get Ready to Rumble. The deal will allow the Finnish betting …
Read More »The virus outbreak in China had turned Macau into Ghost town
Macau, a famed gambling heaven for those enjoying casino games has been deserted due to the Coronavirus outbreak across China. All over the mainland, where gambling is illegal, the gaming lovers turn to Macau to enjoy their favorite games. While tourists also favor the gambling haven as their prime destination …
Read More »Groupe Partouche and Evolution Gaming partner for new Swiss online casino
Online and offline casino and gambling firm Groupe Partouche, which was established in 1973, is launching a new brand in the online gaming industry for the Swiss market and agreed with Evolution Gaming to be its gaming provider. Groupe Partouche, with its headquarters in Paris, France, currently owns and operates …
Read More »Argyll Entertainment extends SBTech deal for another five years
The multi-brand operator Argyll Entertainment partnered with SBTech sportsbook and iGaming platform in 2017. The growth since migrating to the award-winning platform convinced Argyll Entertainment to extend the deal for another five years since the target is to continue growing in UK and Europe. According to the deal, Argyll Entertainment’s …
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