Gala Coral Extends Deal With Inspired To Include Mobile
Virtual sports added to mobile offering UK online and land gambling firm Gala Coral has confirmed that it has extended its licensing provision for virtual sports betting to its mobile offering following an agreement with Inspired Group. The extension develops the business relationship between the two British companies beyond the seven channels covered by the original licensing agreement for both online and retail shop delivery of over 3,000 international sports events a day, embracing a wide variety of sports. Steve
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H5g Games Go Live On Gamesys Uk Platform
Developer focuses on further expansion in regulated jurisdictions A range of High 5 Games slot titles launched this week via the GameSys UK platform for real-money play in the UK and Europe. Gamesys is High 5 Games' first global iGaming partner with direct access to its VAULT remote game server. Titles launched this week include "Golden Knight" at Virgin Casino and JackpotJoy Sweden, and both "Valkyrie Queen" and "Vivaldi's Seasons" at UK focused Heart Bingo. The company expects to launch
Hm Treasury Calls For Information On Digital Currencies
Considering risks, benefits and regulation Britain's HM Treasury has launched a Call for Information (CFI) on the benefits and risks of digital currencies. Andrea Leadsom MP and the Rt Hon George Osborne MP initiated the CFI earlier this week saying it "…formed part of moves to support the growth of Britain's emerging FinTech sector in order to ensure customers can take advantage of the latest innovations when they make payments". The government is calling on the public, FinTech firms, the
I.g.t. Social Casino Enhances Popular Online Game
The popular Wheel of Fortune game is to be augmented by Wheel of Fortune Triple Extreme Spin International Game Technology's Wheel of Fortune game has proved such a success on the company's DoubleDown Casino social offering that the company has augmented the inventory with Wheel of Fortune Triple Extreme Spin. The new addition to DoubleDown has bonuses and gameplay "…straight from the casino floor to a desktop or mobile device," a statement from IGT claims. Players can spin for the
Ivey To Appeal Crockfords Ruling (update)
Edge sorting does not constitute cheating, poker pro maintains Professional gambler and poker player Phil Ivey will appeal UK Court Justice Mitting's ruling in the Crockfords Casino edge sorting case. Ivey, who won GBP 7.8 million from the upmarket venue, candidly admitted in court to using a card edge sorting technique that he felt was legitimate. A quote from Ivey's legal representative Matthew Dowd of Archerfield Partners LLP said: "I can confirm that Phil Ivey filed papers at the Court
Lottery Row Brewing In California
Media reports query large number of wins at retail store Investigations by the San Jose, California media into the high incidence of state lottery wins by retail ticket selling store owners could trigger an official enquiry. Among the instances under the media spotlight are: * Dolce Espresso in San Jose has reported 212 winning tickets worth $600 or more in the past decade. The luckiest winner is store owner Minh Nguyen. He's claimed 87 of them. * Jelly Donut in
Lucky Run For This Online Punter
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Macau Sustains Biggest Drop In Revenues In Its History
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Malaysia Online Gambling Blitz Continues
835 detained In Perak province The renewed nationwide blitz on internet gambling announced earlier this week by the national government (see previous InfoPowa report) appears to be gathering momentum across the provinces. On Friday acting police chief Datuk A. Paramasivam in the Perak region announced that 835 people have been arrested this year in 2,847 raids conducted under Op Cantas Khas Dadu for involvement in computerised illegal gambling activities. Police combined with local authorities in the actions, seizing 7,069 computer
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