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Feature: Microgaming stakes claim to regulated markets
With the launch of two of its most high profile products in the space of a week, Microgaming is in the mood to reveal all – well, nearly all. Steve Hoare reports.
GTECH wins ten-year deal with Malaysian lottery operator
Further expanding the company’s operations in the Asia-Pacific region, Lottomatica Group subsidiary GTECH Corporation has signed a ten-year contract to provide a new lottery central system, terminals,...
Italy Market Focus: Lottomatica & PokerStars lead the way
Whilst Italian online gaming turnover in August was still in the summer doldrums, details were released for the performance of the first two years of online poker revealing that over four and a half...
Scientific Games beats rivals to Iowa Lottery contract award
The Iowa Lottery Authority has accepted a lottery evaluation committee's recommendation that Scientific Games International be awarded a ten-year contract to operate the lottery’s systems - ahead of...
France Pari signs deal with French magazine publisher
Online betting operator France Pari has signed an agreement with French magazine publisher Lafont Presse under which the company will launch an online sports betting application on Lefootsport.fr, a new...
IG Group poised for another year of growth
IG Group Holdings plc said Thursday that it remains well positioned for further growth after posting revenues of £79m for the first quarter ended August 31st, an increase of 16 per cent compared to the...
32Red profits from strong online casino performance
Despite the continued challenging economic conditions faced by the company in its core UK market and the added distraction of the football World Cup, 32Red plc said Thursday that revenues increased by...
Intralot sees H1 profit fall despite revenue growth
Greece’s Intralot S.A has reported consolidated revenues of €540.9m for the first half of 2010, an increase of 11 per cent compared to the same period last year, benefiting from an improved trading...
Redbet revenues sink as restructuring takes priority
Sweden’s Redbet Holding AB has reported gross gaming revenues of SEK16.5m (€1.75m) for the second quarter ended June 30th 2010, a fall of 35 per cent versus the same period last year, as the company...
888 cuts dividend as high costs impact H1 profits
With increases in both operating and marketing expenses having a significant impact on the company’s bottom line, 888 Holdings plc said Tuesday that it will cut its interim dividend for the half year...
CMC Markets launches spread betting app for iPhone
CMC Markets, one of the UK’s leading providers of spread betting and CFD trading, has announced the launch of a spread betting app for the iPhone, providing customers with access to live prices and the...
Microgaming enhances online casino offering
Looking to further enhance its casino offering, online gaming software provider Microgaming has unveiled a number of changes to its slot and blackjack tournament schedule, which will be offered by participating...
William Hill Online selects Unica for marketing software
Unica Corporation, a provider of marketing software solutions, has announced that William Hill Online (WHO) has selected Unica's web analytics solution to improve the online experience for its extensive...
U.S racetrack launches online betting service
Saratoga Gaming and Raceway, one of the oldest harness tracks in the United States, has announced the official launch of SaratogaBets.com, a new interactive wagering platform for pari-mutuel betting on...
Jadestone launches new multiplayer game
Jadestone Networks, the Swedish owner and operator of the multiplayer skill games networks GamArena and DiceArena, has announced the launch of the company’s new multiplayer game, Liar’s Dice.
After Germany, ECJ finds Austrian gaming law wanting
Austrian legislation which restricts gambling concessions to Austrian companies has been found to be in breach of European Union law by the European Court Justice (ECJ) in a ruling issued Thursday.
Snooker pro John Higgins cleared of match-fixing charges
At an independent disciplinary hearing Wednesday, snooker professional John Higgins was cleared of all match-fixing charges levelled against him by a UK newspaper which had alleged that the three-time...
ECJ: German sports betting monopolies not justified
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has said in several Opinions issued Wednesday that Germany’s monopoly on the organisation of sports betting cannot be considered to be justifiable when the national...
Operators & legal experts challenge French gaming law
In France, barely three months since the launch of the “controlled opening” of the country’s online gaming market, critics are lining up to challenge the new rules on betting that allow the incumbent...
Malta’s LGA suspends Stryyke gaming licence
Malta’s Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA) has announced that it has suspended the gaming licence of Malta-based operator Stryyke Malta Limited.
Webis acquires U.S-based WatchandWager.com
Further developing its presence within the U.S horseracing and pari-mutuel betting industry, Webis Holdings plc said Thursday that its pari-mutuel operation, European Wagering Services (EWS), has acquired...
Sisal eyes Italian consolidation with stake in rival SNAI
Having rejected offers for its Italian gaming business last year, Italian sports betting giant SNAI has confirmed that it has received expressions of interest from a number of interested parties including...
iGame expands portfolio with Dailypoker acquisition
Malta-based iGame Ltd has announced the addition of Dailypoker.com to its growing portfolio, with Dailypoker.com’s customer database to be merged into iGame’s 24hpoker.com brand later this month. ...
Tokwiro sells AbsolutePoker & UB
The Cereus online poker network, formed by AbsolutePoker and UltimateBet in 2008, has been sold to Antigua based Blanca Games for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition includes the Cereus network, operating...
Betfair eyes stake in Philippines betting exchange
Having made its first major move into the Asian gaming market last year with an agreement to provide IT solutions to Interactive Entertainment Solutions Technologies (IEST), operator of a betting exchange...
Isle of Man launches first foundation course for online gaming
The Isle of Man Government’s Department of Economic Development has announced the launch of its first ever foundation course for online gaming - the fastest growing sector on the island - in conjunction...
Neovia adds new member to the company’s board
Online payments processor Neovia Financial has announced the appointment of Ian Raymond Francis to the company’s board as non-executive director with immediate effect. Francis is expected to be appointed...
Site Intelligence appoints Galbraith Manager, Gaming & Entertainment
Multi-channel analytics firm Site Intelligence has strengthened its team for servicing the global betting, gaming and lotteries sectors by appointing former Rank executive Paul Galbraith as the Manager...
Svenska Spel's Olsson appointed CEO of Playscan AB
Following Svenska Spel's acquisition of developer ICU Intelligence earlier this year, Ann-Sofie Olsson has been appointed chief executive officer of Playscan AB, the recently formed company which owns...
Visionary iGaming appoints new senior VP of marketing
Visionary iGaming, a specialist provider of live online casino games, has appointed Gian Perroni as senior vice president of marketing. Perroni previously held senior marketing positions at DublinBet and...