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Scientific Games has renewed contract with the Ohio Lottery

A leading developer of technology-based products Scientific Games Corporation recently disclosed that the Ohio Lottery Commission has extended its primary instant games contract for two years. Back in September 2015, Scientific Games had signed a two-year contract with four two-year extension options to provide instant games and related services to …

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China restrict access to online casinos Joy

Despite the fact that the sphere of gambling brought a huge profit to the Chinese state, the Chinese authorities are ready to take the most stringent measures against the online casino Joy. This casino is an opportunity for gamblers through VPN. At the moment, officials are considering another bill that …

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SportPesa becomes partners with FC Cape Town City

South African top flight side Cape Town City FC have signed a four-year-deal with betting firm SportPesa as their official shirt sponsor for the 2017/18 season. The bookmaker secures its four season shirt sponsorship deal, ahead of the start of a new South Africa Premier Soccer League (PSL) season beginning …

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PokerStars will withdraw from the Australian market

Online poker operator PokerStars has informed its Australian players that it would depart from the local market in mid-September, following the recent approval of the Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill 2017. The “mid-September” departure date is in line with expectations because the Interactive Gambling Amendment Bill states that it will become …

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William Hill signed a partnership deal with ARC

UK racecourse operator Arena Racing Company (ARC) became a partner of William Hill. This agreement between ARC and William Hill follows on from the long-term media rights deal agreed between William Hill and the Racing Partnership in December 2016. In addition, William Hill are now the sponsors of the William …

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Twelve40 launches AfroMillionsLotto in Nigeria

Twelve40 Ltd.‘s gaming platform is powering the Ofertas365’s AfroMillionsLotto which launches in Nigeria this month, offering Africa’s largest lotto jackpot. Under the agreement, Twelve40 will provide AfroMillionsLotto with its platform and also develop a bespoke website for the lottery, featuring a range of tailored instant win games. The Twelve40 solution …

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Cyprus plans tourism revolution

Cyprus has been slowly opening up its borders for online operators. In 2012 the government of Cyprus approved a framework that would allow sports betting companies operate in the Cypriot market. However, it was not until 2016 when Cyprus’ National Betting Authority started accepting license applications. Only In November 2016, …

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TSG Hoffenheim becomes betting partner of Interwetten

Austrian sports betting brand Interwetten has agreed a betting partnership with German Bundesliga side TSG Hoffenheim until June 2020. The long term deal will offer the sportsbook exclusive use of naming rights, TV advertising in the WIRSOL Rhein-Neckar-Arena, hospitality services and a presence on the club’s official website. Hoffenheim finished …

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Parimatch and APOEL will continue cooperation

The largest international holding that has been successfully operating in the gambling market for more than 20 years Parimatch, will remain the main sponsor of the leading Cyprus club APOEL for next season. In addition to direct support to the club from Nicosia and the start of operations in Cyprus, …

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Hard rock fans get online casino

The new site will be called Metal Casino and will become an ideal music and gaming platform for fans of hard rock. To implement the concept of the project, a pioneer in the field of online casinos is involved, which operates on the basis of hosting the GIG iGaming Cloud …

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New regulations rules in Slovakia, Poland and the Czech Republic

Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland has introduced a way to the gambling operators to get regulated and has required Internet Service Providers to ban the IPs of the unregulated entities. Violators who are found to have circumvented the ban could face fines of up to €500,000. These three countries have …

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Maine – the fifteenth American state, legitimized fantasy sports

In the US state of Maine, the daily fantasy sport (DFS) was legalized, classifying it as a “game of skill” – the result of which depends not on luck, but on the individual skill of the participants. Operators who wish to operate in the state of Maine will have to …

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FortuneJack signed a deal with iSoftBet

The operator of the crypto-currency casino FortuneJack announced a deal with the provider of casino games iSoftBet. Under the terms of the agreement, iSoftBet will provide the operator with its entire portfolio of original and branded slots, as well as table games. Integration of content will be carried out through …

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Plarium sold for half a billion

The Australian firm Aristocrat announced the acquisition of Israeli developer of computer games Plarium for half a billion dollars. Completion of the transaction, which still has to go through all the necessary formalities in such cases, is expected before the end of 2017 fiscal year. In Ukraine the company has …

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QPR signed a partnership deal with William Hill

A premier-league football club from London QPR have agreed a new stadium deal with William Hill which allows the betting company sole rights of operation within the stadium. The deal will coincide with the introduction of more places for fans to bet at Loftus Road, the club’s West London home. …

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India has ruled on the legality of fantasy sports

India gambling

India’s Sports Ministry initiated talks over the potential legalization of sports gambling beyond horse racing, which is currently allowed under law. An official from the ministry has discussed ramifications with a member of the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission. India has very tough gambling legislation. Horse racing has been legal as …

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Australia limited iGaming services

Australia gambling

The government of Australia is debating another regulation to limit iGaming services. Under the new bill, financial credits would be prohibited for local players at online gaming platforms, including casino and sports betting sites. Human Services Minister Alan Tudge said: “Importantly it bans the online gambling companies from offering lines …

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