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Interwetten In Content Supply Deal With Isoftbet

Mobile and Desktop games under recently launched online casino tab iSoftBet has signed its latest branded and mobile content supply deal with prominent sports betting and online gaming firm Interwetten. The games will be launched under a recently added online casino tab at Interwetten marking an expansion to the operator's usual sports betting focused service. "We're proud to have been chosen to work with such a well-trusted brand as Interwetten," said iSoftBet Sales Manager Luci Apostolou. "We're really looking forward

By Casinomeister Dec 5, 2014

Intralot's Lazyland Social Gaming App Hits 10 Million Downloads

Over the past two years, Intralot's social gaming project has grown massively in popularity Appealing games, an easy to use design and wide availability across iOS and Android compatible devices has ensured massive popularity for Intralot Interactive's social gaming project Lazyland since its launch two years ago. In a statement this week, the company revealed that its free-to-play offering has passed the 10 million mark in downloads… and demand shows no sign of slowing down. The company has currently published

By Casinomeister Dec 5, 2014

Isle Of Man Response To New Brit Tax Laws On Internet Gambling

With introduction of the 15 percent p.o.c. tax, the island clarifies its position as a licensing jurisdiction In response to the introduction of Point of Consumption tax by the British government on Monday, the head of the Isle of Man's e-gaming regulation and licensing, Peter Greenhill, has issued a statement clarifying the island's position. Greenhill says the effect of the tax on the Isle of Man online gaming sector will be minimal compared to other jurisdictions due to the fact

By Casinomeister Dec 5, 2014

Ladbrokes Chief To Step Down

Move amicable but not unanticipated Following an indifferent performance at the online and land gambling group Ladbrokes plc in recent times, the industry was not altogether surprised by the news Wednesday that CEO Richard Glynn is to step down next year, the last year of his five year contract. The irony is that there have been signs of some light at the end of the Ladbrokes tunnel in 2014 after the company reported a 94 percent jump in operating profits

By Casinomeister Dec 5, 2014

Ladbrokes Looking For A New P.r. Agency

Potential agencies invited to pitch for corporate communications and public affairs account Online and land gambling group Ladbrokes plc has invited top PR agencies to pitch for its reportedly considerable corporate communications and public affairs account. The company has hired pitch specialists Recommended Agency Register (RAR) to assist and guide the selection process, and it is understood that a short list of suitable candidates has been drawn up and formed the basis for the invitations to compete for the account.

By Casinomeister Dec 5, 2014

Leovegas Mobile Casino Takes On Edict Games

Merkur slot games added to operator's global player base Gauselmann group games development subsidiary Edict has inked a Merkur slot content supply deal with mobile gambling provider LeoVegas, the second content deal for the mobile casino operator this week (see previous InfoPowa report). The titles will be delivered through the new Edict game bridge, which allows large operators to easily integrate content into game inventories. Dominic-Daniel Lienard, CEO of Edict, said Thursday: "This is a great opportunity for LeoVegas and

By Casinomeister Dec 5, 2014

Macau Gambling Revenue Drops For Sixth Consecutive Month

Analyst's predictions of a continued slump confirmed Macau gaming statistics for November have confirmed analysts' fears that for the sixth consecutive month the island gambling haven has delivered declining revenues. Numbers from the Macau Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau show a decline of 19.6 percent in revenues compared to the same period a year ago as China's pervasive war on corruption and slowing economic growth suppress punters' appetite for gambling. Gambling revenue from Macau's 35 casinos fell to 24.3 billion

By Casinomeister Dec 5, 2014

Macau G.d.p. Dips For The First Time In Five Years

Decline attributed to slump in gaming revenue The latest figures from the Macau Census and Statistics Service show a worrying 2.1 percent year-on-year decline in the island's quarterly gross domestic product (GDP); the first dip in five years. Officials attribute the dip to a slump in gaming revenues, with the export of gaming services widening to 12.3 percent and other tourism services down 0.7 percent. However, by the standards of many other countries the economy remained healthy, with economic growth

By Casinomeister Dec 5, 2014

Malaysian Police To Propose Amendments To Law

Combat illegal gambling houses and cover online gambling Malaysian Police Authorities reportedly expect to submit a proposal to Government that would amend existing law in order to address illegal gambling. The New Straits Times (NST) report the content of the proposal would cover provisions for online gaming and allow for stricter actions against illegal gaming outlets. Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar told NST that discussions regarding the content of the proposal include input from the Criminal Investigation

By Casinomeister Dec 5, 2014

Massive Milestone For Pokerstars

One billionth hand tournament pays out handsomely The world's biggest online poker provider has achieved yet another massive milestone, celebrating its one billionth hand this week by hosting a major $109 buy-in tournament that carried a guaranteed $2 million prize pool and attracted 34,081 players, building a pool more than a third larger than the guarantee at just over $3.4 million. Adding a little sugar to the action, the poker provider also lashed out over $200,000 in randomly awarded extra

By Casinomeister Dec 5, 2014

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