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Leading supplier of game software Novomatic reported high financial results for the first 6 months of this year. The revenue from sales grew 11.3% year on year to €1.22 billion. Profit before interest, tax and depreciation decreased to €282.5 million. During the first half of the year, the Austrian concern …

The main lottery agency of China presented a regular report on the market for July 2017. Sales of the sports lottery grew by 4.2% year on year and amounted to $5.13 billion. Direct sales of sports lottery products grew by 7% – to $17.5 billion, and lotteries with valuable prizes …

German regional lottery operator Lotto Bayern has extended its partnership with FC Augsburg, which plays in the country’s Bundesliga top-tier club football competition. The renewed deal will cover the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons. According to German outlet Sponsors.de, Lotto Bayern is paying FC Augsburg an annual €350,000 (US$360,000). The renewal …

The Hollywood star Kevin Costner announced the closure of the Midnight Star casino in South Dakota, founded in 1991. According to the source of Rapid City Journal, the main reason for this step is the emergence of new casinos in the state, more attractive for customers who previously made their …

The Czech authorities intend to impose a ban on offers in the online casino for the receipt of bonuses and the opportunity to play with the help of freebet. This move is dictated by concerns about the relationship between the proposed shares in the online casino and problems with the …

The developer of the casino software Habanero Systems announced the launch of its new product Scruffy Scallywags. The plot of the game – Kraken – the legendary mythical sea monster of enormous size. Cephalopod mollusk plays the role of the main character Scruffy Scallywags. He brings extra-wilds, multipliers, and many …

The Malta Gaming Authority on the way to fulfilling its regulatory function has taken another step towards achieving efficiency and innovation through the use of information technology in regulatory processes. A new system for managing relationships with licensees will be made available through a special secure web portal. It is …

The provider of mobile online game for the casino iSoftBet announced the beginning of the Portuguese operator of online casino Casino Portugal. Cooperation involves the launch of a full set of branded and original games developer. Customers of online casinos will have access to more than 150 items of iSoftBet …

Gibraltar online operator Lottoland resumed cooperation with the marketing department of the group Paysafe – Income Access. The platform of the marketing company allows to effectively promote the brand with the help of affiliated companies. The site includes modern capabilities of announcements based on geolocation, language and other parameters. The …

Swedish software developer Yggdrasil Gaming released a mystical novelty Valley of the Gods with the army of flying beetles-scarabs, ready to seek treasure in the vastness of Egypt. In an exciting machine, you need to free the holy golden scarabs so that they help players to gain immortality through additional …

Czech software developer CASEXE announced the launch of bitcoin-casino DarkNet. Players will receive a welcome bonus at registration, user-friendly interface and navigation with a practical search for games, the best gaming content from the world’s producers and providers of software for casinos. The developers want to ensure that the gamblers …

In 2012, as soon as the current president of China, Xi Jinping came to power, he held a large-scale campaign against corruption. The China leader said that this problem could threaten the party’s ability to hold on to power if it is not stopped. The first employees of the state …

The second attempt by GVC Holdings to become a partner of Ladbrokes Coral failed. The British bookmaker rejected a proposal to merge assets worth about $4,6 billion. Initially, GVC offered about $3,5 billion and was ready to increase the amount to $4,6 billion if the deal was approved. And although …

The situation with the regulation of casinos in the Indian state of Goa remains uncertain because of strong opposition among politicians. Authorities in the Indian state of Goa announced that over the next three years, floating casinos are planned to be completely removed from the Mandovi River. The new location …

The software developer Playtech announced the acquisition of technologies, intellectual property and client assets of the brand ACM Group. The entire transaction is estimated at $ 150 million, and the purchase itself will take place in several stages. Initially Playtech will make a down payment of $ 5 million, then …

The Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC), the Isle of Man gambling regulator, officially handed over the first license for games with virtual goods (skin-betting). The permission has received resource ESP.bet eSportsPools, engaged in reception of rates, including on a fantasy-sports. The license grants the right to purchase and sell virtual items …

One of the most prestigious resort complexes of the world The Palazzo Las Vegas will be reconstructed for the amount of about $ 15 million. It is interesting that the casino operator invests $ 12 million on new carpet paths, painting the walls and ceiling of the gambling hall, as …

Gaming operator Bwin signed a sponsorship agreement with the club “A” series in “Inter”. According to the contract, the bookmaker will be able to advertise his brand at the home stadium (“San Siro”) of the football club during the matches of the team, and also display it on the arena …

The developer of online gaming systems NYX Gaming Group provided a quarterly report, according to which revenue for the second quarter increased by 73.3% compared to the same period last year and amounted to $ 48.5 million. Representatives of the company attributed such a significant increase to the acquisition of …

At the end of summer, the popular slot machine developer Play’n GO introduced the new slot “Leprechaun goes to Hell”. A free online demo of the online slot has already appeared on the network and gamblers can test it by playing virtual coins. The slot machine has 5 reels and …