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Buzz Sports launches ZonePlay online with PlanetWin365

Buzz Sports launches ZonePlay online with PlanetWin365

Buzz Sports’ ZonePlay product, one of the most innovative new product launches at last year’s ICE event, is now finally available online via a European operator following a deal with PlanetWin365....

Zukido partners Hattrick for online launch in Croatia

Zukido partners Hattrick for online launch in Croatia

Online games developer Zukido has signed a partnership agreement with Ireland’s Hattrick Sports Group to launch a new online offering for Croatian sports betting operator Prva Sportska Kladionica (PSK)....

Hippodrome Casino and Media Corp to launch online JV

London’s soon-to-open Hippodrome Casino has entered into an agreement with Media Corp plc for the launch of a new suite of online gaming products.

Fortuna launches online betting in Poland

Central European retail and online betting operator Fortuna Entertainment Group has launched a new online sports betting service in Poland after receiving a licence from the country’s Ministry of Finance...

The Gaming Intelligence Hot 50

Who was hot in 2011 and who will be hot in 2012? The first GI Hot 50 celebrates a dynamic industry on the cusp of great change.

Hot 50 Winners - Operator Icons

Hot 50 Winners - Superstar Suppliers

Hot 50 Winners - Backstage Heroes

Hot 50 Winners - Marketing & More

Hot 50 Winners - Law & Regulation

Hot 50 Winners - Rising Stars & Tech Wizards

LVS signs platform deal with Mauritius betting operator

Playtech targets Germany and South Africa with twin JVs

Playtech free to go it alone as Sciplay JV ends

Amaya and Aristocrat sign three-year licensing deal

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32Red sets sights on Italy following record 2011

32Red sets sights on Italy following record 2011

Shares in online gaming operator 32Red plc gained more than 8 per cent in London this morning after the company reported a 48 per cent increase in revenues to a record £25.0m for the year ended December...

GVC benefits from first B2B revenue contributions

GVC benefits from first B2B revenue contributions

GVC Holdings plc said Wednesday that the company remains “cautiously optimistic” for 2012 after recording a 15 per cent increase in total revenues from its customer-facing business to €63.3m for...

Strong Q4 takes Playtech past €200m annual revenue mark

Playtech Limited has reported a 46 per cent increased in total revenues to €207.5m for the year ended December 31st, buoyed by strong growth during the fourth quarter which saw revenues soar 89 per cent....

Phone betting division weighs on otherwise strong Will Hill

UK bookmaker William Hill said Thursday that it expects to report a 6 per cent rise in net revenues for 2011 as a result of continued strong growth online and a marginal uplift in retail, but a write-down...

Online growth helps Belgian National Lottery to record year

Following a record performance during 2011 which saw turnover increase by 9 per cent to €1.2bn, the Belgian National Lottery said that it will be introducing a number of its instant games on its e-lotto.be...

Media Corp. shares soar despite mounting losses

IG Group profits from H1 market volatility

Probability eyes B2B partners in U.S as Q3 revenues rise

LCG confident for future after H2 revenue gains

NetPlay TV buoyed by strong Q4 growth

Online growth takes PMU through €10bn turnover threshold

The Weather Lottery hopeful of reducing future losses

Lottery growth offsets online sports betting woes for FDJ

Bet365 largest UK online gaming operator as revenues soar

Cantor Entertainment files for IPO

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Lottomatica’s Spielo to enter new Illinois VLT market

Lottomatica’s Spielo to enter new Illinois VLT market

The Illinois Gaming Board has granted a manufacturer license to Lottomatica Group subsidiary Spielo International Canada ULC, allowing the company to provide its products and services to the new Illinois...

Zynga Bingo in final pre-release testing

Zynga Bingo in final pre-release testing

Social games developer Zynga is looking to replicate the success of its online poker product with the imminent launch of Zynga Bingo, which will sit alongside the poker offering in the new Zynga Casino...

Iceland Lottery extends exclusive VLT partnership with IGT

International Game Technology (IGT) has signed a six-year contract extension with the University of Iceland Lottery (UIL), continuing their exclusive partnership which goes back to 1993.

Income Access founder & CEO celebrates Hot 50 accolade

Nicky Senyard, CEO and founder of affiliate software provider Income Access, was amongst the winners of the inaugural Gaming Intelligence Hot 50.

Prima Networks signs Italian casino supply deal

Italy’s Media Providing S.r.l has signed a deal with Microgaming powered Prima Networks Limited (PNL) to add the Quickfire casino software to its online gaming offering.

NYX Interactive signs games deal with Sheriff Gaming

OpenBet partners Aristocrat to take slot games online

Realex signs payment processing deal with Paddy Power

Spiral Solutions to aid WinTingo’s online scratch launch

William Hill adds Passoker to online offering

Bally selects ComTrade for online slots development

Canada’s ALC launches sports betting via OpenBet platform

SBTech signs live betting deal with Betshop

Income Access to support PMU’s poker affiliate programme

Racing UK signs up UK bookmakers as premium partners

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Legal & Regulatory

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Cantor receives approval to operate Las Vegas sportsbook

Cantor receives approval to operate Las Vegas sportsbook

Cantor Gaming, the mobile gaming and in-running betting solutions provider, has received final licensing approval by the Nevada Gaming Commission and Gaming Control Board to operate the race and sports...

Playtech applies for new Jersey gaming licence

Playtech applies for new Jersey gaming licence

Jersey’s hopes of becoming established as a leading online gaming licensing jurisdiction were boosted Wednesday with the news that Playtech has applied for a new remote gaming licence.

UK court backs 32Red, dismisses William Hill appeal

The UK Court of Appeal has dismissed William Hill’s appeal against last year’s judgement by the High Court of Justice of England & Wales which ruled in favour of 32Red plc in its trademark dispute...

Congressman to introduce bill excluding NJ from PASPA

Congressman Frank Pallone Jr confirmed Monday that he will be introducing federal legislation that would amend the 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) to allow New Jersey to regulate...

Australia to extend pre-commitment to online betting

The Australian federal government has announced a number of national reforms as it looks to tackle problem gambling across the country, increasing the powers of the Australian Communications and Media...

Mahjong Logic awarded IoM Network Licence

Payment processor Rubin pleads guilty to DoJ charges

Italy to authorise exchange betting and virtual games

Düsseldorf court rules ISP blocking order unlawful

ECB offers amnesty as cricketer pleads guilty to spot-fixing

Betfair signs MoU for London 2012 Olympic Games

UEFA and Interpol unite to tackle match-fixing in football

Danske Spil has exclusive trademark rights, says court

Court backs FDJ monopoly, rejects Stanleybet/bwin claims

Tennis spectators ejected on illegal spot betting allegations

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Blog

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BLOG: Night of a thousand stars begins with 50

BLOG: Night of a thousand stars begins with 50

The ICE party mayhem kicked off in fine style last night with the industry’s great and good turning out to celebrate the very first Gaming Intelligence Hot 50.

IGT, social gaming and the $500m gamble

IGT, social gaming and the $500m gamble

$500m?! Let’s write it down in long-hand: five hundred million dollars. No, half-a-billion dollars. Phew, no matter how you write it, it’s still a helluva lot of money.

The US gets 2012 started with a bang

I think I’m just about in time to wish you all a Happy New Year. And what a new year it has been already. Well, Denmark’s kicked off, even if Spain hasn’t. But the real excitement has been stateside...

Swedes fear government may follow Finland’s lead

The Swedish Ministry of Finance disappointed an expectant audience at the Lotteriinspektionen (Swedish Gaming Board) annual meeting yesterday (November 24).

How Tapie pulled off the deal of the century

I know I am not alone in marvelling at the absolutely incredible deal that was done between the Department of Justice and Groupe Bernard Tapie at the end of last week.

At least it’s better than the Schaldemose Report

Schizophrenic report dashes single market hopes

Trying to make sense of the Stateside deals frenzy

Is Flash dead and what does it mean for you?

Will they/won’t they buy Full Tilt?

Sweden embraces change....at last!

Betsson, Arsenal and the value of a brand

Bingo.com CEO thanks Unibet for return to profit

CryptoLogic’s cuts end three-year wait

Betsson, Cherry, Net Ent and the wisdom of crowds

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M&A

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Tapie edges closer to Full Tilt completion

Tapie edges closer to Full Tilt completion

The owners of Full Tilt Poker agreed the final terms of their forfeiture agreement with the US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday (January 24th).

Playtech acquires sportsbook developer Geneity

Playtech acquires sportsbook developer Geneity

Online gaming software and services provider Playtech Limited has acquired UK-based online sportsbook developer Geneity Limited for an initial cash consideration of £11m, with the company’s sportsbook...

JAXX agrees to sell lottery business for €12.5m

Germany’s JAXX has entered into an agreement to dispose of its lottery business to a group of investors for €12.5m, with the company looking to focus on its sports betting, casino and poker products...

Ladbrokes targets U.S with Stadium Technology acquisition

UK bookmaker Ladbrokes plc has made its first move into the U.S sports betting market with the signing of an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Stadium Technology Group, a Las Vegas-based supplier...

IGT bets $500m on Facebook virtual casino

International Gaming Technology (IGT) has added another pillar to its internet gaming portfolio with the US$500m acquisition of Double Down Interactive (DDI).

Amaya granted time to complete CryptoLogic acquisition

Playsafe targets B2B software business after sale of assets

SNAI confirms acquisition of rival Cogetech

Jadestone completes management buy-out from Paf

Playtech acquires games developer Ash Gaming

Amaya eyes up $34.5m CryptoLogic acquisition

Tatts acquires Tote Tasmania in “dodgy” sale process

Genting Casinos acquires London’s Fox Poker Club

Unibet set to re-enter France with Solfive acquisition

Paddy Power acquires games developer Cayetano

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People

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Webis Holdings reshuffles Board

Webis Holdings reshuffles Board

Online gaming operator Webis Holdings plc has appointed Sir James Mellon as a non-executive director, replacing son Jim Mellon who has stepped down from the board with immediate effect.

Inspired Gaming nabs sales execs from rivals

Inspired Gaming nabs sales execs from rivals

Server-based gaming specialist Inspired Gaming Group has strengthened its global sales and distribution team with the appointments of Ron Babini and Jurate Bitinaite, who have joined the company from rivals...

Australia’s Two Way loses managing director

Australian gaming operator Two Way has confirmed that Ben Reichel has stepped down from his role as the company’s managing director in order to move on to the next phase of his career.

Cozy Games brings in new chief operating officer

Isle of Man-based online gaming provider Cozy Games has appointed Tim Green as the company’s new chief operating officer.

New chairman for Microgaming network management board

Online gaming developer Microgaming has appointed former Gala Coral CEO Dominic Harrison as the chairman of its newly formed network management board, the body that controls the development and operational...

PokerStars begins search for new CEO as Campos exits

OpenBet appoints former Barcrest exec as VP of retail sales

Betfred appoints industry veteran as MD of Totepool

Samvo strengthens team with EveryMatrix co-founder

Bally CEO appointed chairman of AGA

GigaMedia CEO quits after just nine months

Victoria appoints commissioners to new gambling regulator

RGA appoints new director of projects and policy

Oregon forms advisory group to review online gaming plan

GREaT trustees take charge of Responsible Gambling Fund

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Industry Jobs

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Software Developer - Malta

Software Developer - Malta

Position: Software Developer Location: Malta Salary: Attractive depending on experience

Fraud Analyst - Malta

Fraud Analyst - Malta

Position: Fraud Analyst Location: Malta Salary: Negotiable on experience

Payment Processing Analyst - Malta

Position: Payment Processing Analyst Location: Malta Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience

SEO Executive - UK

Position: SEO Executive Location: North London, UK Salary: Competitive

Publishing Content Editor - Gibraltar

Position: Publishing Content Editor Location: Gibraltar Salary: Negotiable

IT Operations Manager - Gibraltar

Senior Accountant - Malta

Service Delivery Manager - Gibraltar

Acquisition Manager - Gibraltar

Turkish Customer Support Agent Night Shifts - Malta

CRM & Database Manager - UK

Web Developer - UK

Marketing Planning Manager - UK

Senior Web Analyst - Gibraltar

QA Analyst - UK