A Fresh Take On Internet Slots From Czech Start-up
Prague-based Endorphina is making the rounds at industry conferences The latest online gambling slots developer to make an impression in the industry is Endorphina.com, a recent start-up based in Prague, Czech Republic which offers some interesting variations on currently popular slot themes. The company, which has been making the rounds at industry conferences recently, boasts an international team of developers with a wealth of experience in internet gambling software and games, claiming that it emphasises the mathematical aspect of gambling
Activist Responds To Latest C.s.i.g. Op-ed.
Minton questions allegation that online gambling is more dangerous than other forms of betting Consumer activist Michelle Minton has been quick to respond to US politician and former mayor of Denver, Wellington Webb's latest anti-online gambling editorial in support of Sheldon Adelson's Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling. In his op-ed tirade titled "The hidden dangers of Internet gambling" Wellington again pushed the general CSIG line that online gamblers are "chumps", and that it is more dangerous, addictive and unfair than
Alderney And Guernsey Ofer Dual Spread Betting Licensing
Will combine skill sets to introduce new licensing initiative The Alderney and Guernsey gambling regulators have announced a joint initiative in offering dual licensing to the spread betting sector. The collaborative licensing programme includes the full range of products across the spread betting, binary options and CFD sectors. "Alderney is world renowned for its beneficial commercial environment, stable government and technical prowess and these compelling elements will remain and are indeed enhanced by Guernsey's involvement. The combined benefits of the
Another Eight Join Gaming Standards Association
Membership currently stands at around sixty companies across the sector International trade body, Gaming Standards Association (GSA), has grown its membership by eight with the addition of Australian company's eBet Gaming Systems, Reel Time Gaming, and Amtek Corporation. US firms Interblock and LT Game along with Austrian company Greentube and Czech firm Amtek Apollo Soft have also signed up to the association. In related news, the Macau Gaming Equipment Manufacturers Association has entered into an affiliate membership agreement with the
Another Poker Pro Wins Draftkings Millionaire Maker (update)
Fantasy sports tournament proving popular with poker aces Ray Coburn won this past weekend's DraftKings "Millionaire Maker" for one million dollars, another poker professional who hit the winning combination in the fantasy sports tournament. InfoPowa readers will recall a report on poker professional Matt Smith who took the million dollar prize in the DraftKings tournament just last week (see previous InfoPowa report). Smith and Coburn bested a field of 92 400 contestants by accruing points through the correct selection of
Atari Social Casino Launch Imminent
Atari Jackpots the result of teamwork with FlowPlay One-time gaming giant Atari was economical with its words this week in making a brief announcement that it plans to launch its new social casino Atari Jackpots next (November) month in both desktop and iOS-Android mobile versions. The new casino, which has been developed in partnership with FlowPlay, will feature a mix of casino games and more general video gaming faves from the company's inventory, suitably updated. In April this year Atari
Back To The Future With Zynga
Social games developer to re-launch the original Zynga poker app The popularity and player demand for the original Zynga Poker app - and the fact that it continues to deliver 24 percent of the company's gaming revenues - has prompted the San Francisco-based supplier to plan the re-launch of the product to augment a newer poker product launched last month. Zynga will rebrand the original product Zynga Poker Classic in a marketing move possibly influenced by similar nostalgic brand revamps
Bingo.com Launch Ios App
Expands from Google Play to Apple App Store Bingo.com-owned Trophy Bingo has been launched as a free download in the Apple App Store, expanding its mobile reach from the Google Play platform. The puppy-themed social adventure game provides players 120 levels of bingo challenges with features that include power plays, bonus bingo rounds and a bingo combo system. "Trophy Bingo's launch on Apple's iOS takes us one step closer to full market penetration with our innovative social bingo game," Bingo.com
Business Looking Up At Ladbrokes
Q3-2014 results show general improvement, especially in revenue and profit growth The UK and land betting group Ladbrokes has had a tough time of it over the past few years, but its latest Q3-2014 results posted Thursday show sufficient signs of improvement to give hope to investors. The results cover the three month period ended September 30, showcasing encouraging growth in revenue and profits, and highlighting the following KPIs: * Group net revenue up 13.0 percent inc. Australia (up 9.6
Canadian Clinches A.p.a.c. High Roller
A$600,000 victory for Mike Leah Canadian Mike Leah (40) has scored his second largest career win and his first gold bracelet victory by taking down the A$25,000 World Series of Poker Asia-Pacific High Roller competition in Australia. When the final table formed this week Leah was the chip leader, and he rarely relinquished control of the game despite a talented opposition that included Brian Roberts, Sam Khouiss, Jonathan Duhamel, Jesse Sylvia, and David Yan. When Jesse Sylvia exited in third,