Scientific Games has strengthened its iGaming arm with the acquisition of Red7Mobile, a UK games development studio that produces casino games and sports betting apps for the real-money gaming sector. In addition to game content, Red7 offers a range of sports betting solutions. Its flexible and dynamic sports middleware provides …
Read More »SportPesa doesn’t plan to withdraw from the Kenyan market
Few month ago, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta signed off on a new 35% tax on gross profit from gambling activities in the country – a significant increase on the amount operators had been paying. SportPesa has pulled all of its sports sponsorship deals in Kenya in response to the increase, …
Read More »Sydney wants to freeze slot machines
Australia has the highest gambling losses per capita worldwide, dwarfing casino hub Singapore. An analysis by The Economist in February revealed that Australians lost more per person than any other nation in 2016 — a massive $1292, averaged out across the population, not just gamblers ($11.6 billion in total). The …
Read More »Marathonbet became the official partner of “Dynamo” Moscow
“Marathonbet” has signed a three-year agreement with the football club “Dynamo” Moscow. The agreement comes into force from the beginning of the season. The contract provides for the placement of the logo “Marathon” on the game form “Dynamo” starting from the season-2017/18, as well as at the club’s home stadium, …
Read More »William Hill launches ‘William Hill Planet Lottery’
London betting operator William Hill is giving its Australian customers the opportunity to bet on the outcome of the world’s most popular lotteries through its new Planet Lottery platform. The ‘William Hill Planet Lottery’ has been developed by William Hill in conjunction with Lottoland, following the agreement of a partnership …
Read More »SoftSwiss and Belatra will shoot in a duet
Belatra in an exclusive partnership with SoftSwiss are preparing to introduce two new video slots. The presentation will take place this week as part of the iGaming Super Show Amsterdam. Belatra has announced the release of two new slots: The Spanish Armada and Super Sevens, which will be available in …
Read More »Werder Bremen signs up a contract with Asian Igaming operator
The Asian online gaming provider HEJI18.com will co-sponsor and official Asian online gaming partner of SV Werder Bremen from the 2017/2018 season. HEJI18 will present itself in the Weser Stadium with several advertising spaces. According to German sports platform Sponsor.de, the partnership will earn Werder Bremen around €800,000 (£702,000) per …
Read More »Microgaming launches ‘Six Acrobats’, ‘Sugar Parade’ and ‘Castle Builder II’
Gaming software studio Microgaming has announced it will be releasing three new games to the online casino world this July. Six Acrobats brings the thrill and wonder of a Chinese acrobatic show to online gaming. There’s a fire eater, knife thrower, balancing acrobat, Chinese Yo Yo and a multi-plate spinning …
Read More »Unibet will sponsor the Supercar Championship
The Virgin Australia Supercars Championship has secured a new partnership with Unibet Australia. Under the terms of agreement, Unibet will benefit from on-track signage at all race events and also work with the series on various joint initiatives, such as consumer promotions and other activations. The two parties also said …
Read More »LeoVegas Sport is now available in Denmark
Famous online casino platform LeoVegas expanded its Denmark-facing product portfolio with the launch of a new sportsbook in time for the start of the country’s new football season. The Kambi-powered LeoVegas Sport will offer approximately 100,000 betting markets on more than 40 different sports in Denmark. The launch comes just …
Read More »Betfair becomes partner of Juventus
Italian soccer giants Juventus have announced that Betfair will be their new official gaming and betting partner. The deal, which starts with the upcoming 2017/18 season, will allow the British bookmaker to use the Serie A side’s name and image rights in their promotional content throughout Europe, America and Oceania. …
Read More »BtoBet partners with Extreme Live Gaming
Extreme Live Gaming, part of the NOVOMATIC Group of Companies, has confirmed its latest Live Dealer partner as the multinational tech pioneer, BtoBet. The new partnership will see Extreme supply its games to BtoBet’s online gaming and sports betting platform from its London studios with BtoBet also offering Extreme’s Roulette, …
Read More »Sky Racing World has announced a broadcasting partnership with Korea Racing
A distributor of horse racing content to the Americas and subsidiary of Australian operator Tabcorp, Sky Racing World, signed a partnership contract with the Korea Racing Authority. Sky Racing World will distribute horse racing content from the LetsRun Park Seoul and Busan-Gyeongnam tracks to advance depositing wagering (ADW) sites throughout …
Read More »Habanero signed a contract with the Belgian operator Starcasino.be
The provider for slot machines and board games Habanero Systems demonstrated its ability to adapt content to different markets after signing a contract with the Belgian online casino operator starcasino.be. Under the terms of the contract, Habanero will supply 75 video slots of the provider, including new ones – Panda …
Read More »Warner Bros. won the case for the slot with the heroes of Tolkien
In 2012, the law company Tolkien Estate and the publisher of the books HarperCollins filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros., claiming that the company broke the contract, promoting online gambling, slots and other online gambling products based on Tolkien’s books. In response, Warner Bros. filed a counterclaim, claiming that giving …
Read More »Turkey will try to displace illegal operators
Gamblers in Turkey are currently only able to gamble legally via the Milli Piyango lottery and the state-run SporToto sports betting service, with many individuals choosing to cross the border into neighbouring Georgia to gamble in casinos operating there. The Turkish government have announced the start of a two-year national …
Read More »Slovakia entered into a fight against illegal gambling
The gambling industry can be completely banned in the capital of Slovakia. The total ban on gambling in Bratislava was supported by more than 136 thousand residents and 45 advisers. The remaining 17 officials offered a legitimate but limited industry in tourist hotels and places. Such models of the existence …
Read More »FDJ become an official sponsor of the Tour de France
French gaming operator Francaise des Jeux (FDJ) has become an official sponsor of the Tour de France for the first time as the 2017 edition of cycling’s ‘Grand Tour’. FDJ is also the title sponsor of an International Cycling Union (UCI) World Tour team. The predominantly French team will be …
Read More »Marathonbet will be the headline sponsor Festival of Racing
Famous bookmaker Marathonbet will sponsor the 2017 Brighton Festival of Racing from 9-11 August, the operator announced this morning. The company’s branding will be displayed prominently throughout Brighton Racecourse during the event, with the operator also putting its name to six races throughout the three-day Festival. The Brighton-based firm also …
Read More »FOBT government review moved to autumn
UK Bookmakers will have to wait for autumn to hear on a government review of Fixed Odds Betting Terminasl (FOBT’S) and whether they will face making a reduction on betting on them. The government’s decision has been further complicated by the fact that MPs in the Democratic Unionist party, which …
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