Tag Archives: Western Europe

Rooney lost half a million in the casino

At the weekend, Manchester United star Wayne Rooney arrived at the Manchester Casino 235 after midnight and spent two hours there, switching his attention between two tables – blackjack and a tape measure. Rooney played with a bottle of beer in his hands, but was not drunk, he was more …

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David Pemberton new COO in UK Gambling Commission

British Gambling Commission has announced on the 10th of May the the appointment of David Pemberton as Chief Operating Office (COO). Pemberton is expected to join the UKGC’s leadership team at the end of June. His new responsibilities will include overseeing the Commission’s corporate functions, including HR, finance, IT, planning …

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Richard Walsh is a new managing director of Coingaming Group

Richard Walsh has joined The Coingaming Group as MD after more than 20 years with top UK operator, William Hill. In his new role, he has relocated to Coingaming’s headquarters in Estonia and will report directly to chief executive Tim Heath. Walsh will oversee the group’s operations, which include a …

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K8 Casino from EveryMatrix is available in the UK

K8 is the newest Asian brand, the main sponsor of the football Premier League West Bromwich Albion F.C., will be launched in the UK on the EveryMatrix platform. UK-K8.com since its founding in November 2015 is one of the leading independent companies engaged in betting and online gaming as well …

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Codeta has extended cooperation with NetEnt

Maltian Codeta has expanded its cooperation with NetEnt, launching the new interface of the developer – Common Draw Blackjack. Common Draw Blackjack games are already broadcast live on 24/7 in high resolution and can be accessed from both desktop and mobile devices. Codeta Executive Director Edward Ayre commented on the …

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Yggdrasil Gaming showed growth of 134% in the 1Q of 2017

During the first quarter of 2017, Yggdrasil Gaming signed 10 new licensing agreements, including with William Hill BC and its first Italian operator Bwin. This contributed to the fact that EBITDA increased to $1.49 million in the first three months of 2017, compared to $886.5 thousand last year. The share …

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SlotsMillion added more than 80 new slots

The world’s first 3D VR casino, SlotsMillion, has added more than 80 new slot titles following the addition of EGT Interactive’s suite of games. The games have been integrated via the EGT Multigame Server, giving SlotsMillion players access to firm favorites such as 40 Super Hot, Amazons’ Battle and Hot …

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Evolution Gaming sign a partnership with Nederlandse Loterij

Live casino solutions provider, Evolution Gaming, has clinched a deal with the Netherlands’ largest gaming firm, Nederlandse Loterij, positioning themselves to become the live games supplier to one of the Netherlands’ best known gaming brands in the soon to be regulated Dutch online gambling market. The Chief Executive Officer of …

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Cherry increased profit by 205%

Swedish gaming operator Cherry has increased its revenue to SEK541 million (€55.9 million/$60.8 million), up 205% on the SEK177 million posted in the corresponding period last year. Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) came in at SEK83 million, which is 224% more than in Q1 of 2016, while …

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Cordish Gaming will build a casino-resort in Madrid

Cordish Gaming, a major casino operator headquartered in the United States, is set to create an integrated resort within Madrid’s borders. The ambitious project already has 2 billion euros and already have a master plan. The project envisages an artificial lagoon with an area of ​​6 hectares, which allows guests …

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Multilotto integrates with Quickfire

Quickfire, the award-winning Microgaming platform, is expanding the list of online casino gaming offers through Multilotto content. Multilotto specializes in betting for lotteries and gives players the opportunity to win the biggest lottery jackpots. Moreover, in online casinos the company offers its players slots, jackpots and board games. Upon completion …

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BetConstruct starts in the UK

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has expanded the possibilities of a gaming license issued as early as 2016 by the provider of software for gaming and sports betting company Betconstruct. From this day, the operator can provide its BetConstruct Spring platform for online casinos and sports betting in the UK …

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Catena Media bought holdings in Online Media

Malta-based online iGaming marketing company has acquired various assets in UK-based sports betting affiliate Online Media. Under the terms, Catena will make an up-front cash payment of £11.65 million (€13.7 million/$15 million), no later than May 25. The agreement also includes an earn-out of maximum €5.77 million, based on the …

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Mr Green completed the acquisition of Dansk Underholdning

A leading online gaming company with operations in 13 countries Mr Green has completed the acquisition of the Danish online gaming company Dansk Underholdning. By that, Mr Green has a casino license in Denmark and intends to launch Mr Green in Denmark in 2017. The purchase was conditional on the …

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William Hill director comes to Amaya

Amaya Inc have confirmed the appointment of Robin Chhabra, formerly the Director of Strategy and Corporate Development for the William Hill Group. Toronto-based casino gaming developer Amaya Inc ans William Hill previously had discussed merging their businesses, but these talks were shelved in October 2016 after an unfavourable response to …

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Major profit jump in Q1 for Paddy Power Betfair

First-quarter revenues at Paddy Power Betfair increased 23 per cent compared to the same period in 2016 to £416 million (€492m) on the back of “growth driven by sports”. In the three months ending 31 March, the company posted figures showing that its underlying profits jumped by 114% to £91m …

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Playtech presents American Dad

The world’s leading Omni-channel gaming software, systems and services supplier, Playtech, has launched a premium-branded and officially licensed slot game based on the award-winning animated sitcom, American Dad! Available across Playtech’s extensive casino network of licensees, the five-reel, 40-line slot sees players head to Langley Falls where they will be …

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Online Gambling Market in Spain continues to rise

The online gambling market in Spain is at an all-time high with gross gambling revenues soaring by 32.6%. Comparing the year-on-year figures, online wagers increased by 19.9% to Euro 2.9 billion and 46% land-based revenues progressions. The latest figures were released by the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling. …

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