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M.g.m. Behind New Online Poker Legalisation Drive

Let NY Play campaign appears to be primarily channeled through social media In what appears to be a campaign channeled primarily through social media like Facebook and Twitter, MGM Resorts International is reportedly pushing for legalised online poker in New York, reports the New York Times. The central message of the "Let NY Play" drive is that if people in New Jersey can play poker online legally, New Yorkers should be able to as well. "MGM, which reported nearly $10

By Casinomeister Oct 17, 2014

Mx Digital Launch Social Casino Portfolio

In partnership with TraffGen Los Angeles-based developer MX Digital has launched a catalog of celebrity branded digital slot games on its new MX Social Casino App on Facebook. MX Digital will utilise digital and analytics firm TraffGen's marketing and player development tool kit to boost its presence in the social space, saying: ""We have great brands with partners who have passionate social media fan bases and who are anxious to promote these games with us." Titles developed by the firm

By Casinomeister Oct 17, 2014

Netherlands Gaming Authority Dishes Out Euro 310 000 In Fines

7red and royaal casino dot nl/com domains to pay for offering services The Netherlands gaming authority, Kansspelautoriteit, has imposed a total of Euro 310 000 in fines on the companies behind 7red.nl/.com and royaalcasino.nl/.com for offering their gambling services to the market despite being issued a warning earlier this year. While both sites converted to English language following the warning, they reportedly still continued to target the Netherlands market in Dutch on Facebook, through TV channels National Geographic, 24Kitchen and

By Casinomeister Oct 17, 2014

Netplaytv Trading Update Posted

Heavy marketing spend brings in the punters but could adversely impact FY results Online and interactive television gambling group NetPlayTV has released a Q3-2014 trading update indicating an increase in new players, but noting heavy marketing spend which could impact its full year results. The report notes: * 21 percent increase in new depositing players to 18,853 (Q3 2013: 15,566) * 22 percent increase in active depositing players to 35,225 (Q3 2013: 28,890) * High level of marketing spend may

By Casinomeister Oct 17, 2014

New Belgian Govt Adds Provision For Two New Casinos

Online opportunity as terrestrial casino seeks online presence The new Belgian Government said it will review the country's Games of Chance Act of in a coalition agreement presented this week. Within the coalition agreement the new Government has proposed an increase in the number of Class 1 establishments of game of chance from 9 to 11. Another two terrestrial casino additions to the market may open up opportunities for online operators as the requirement exists for operators to partner with

By Casinomeister Oct 17, 2014

New Conference Trailer From Clarion

An innovative way to generate early interest in the ICE expo Clarion, the organisers of the top annual industry expo ICE has launched a quality video to awaken early interest in next year's show. The vid, produced by Cinebop, features high definition visuals and immersive audio echoing the Jules Verne inspired 'Discover' creative which is running throughout international gaming media in support of ICE 2015. Check it out here: Online Casino News Courtesy of Infopowa More news here.

By Casinomeister Oct 17, 2014

New Jersey Assembly Approves Sportsbetting Bill

73 to 4 vote follows an overwhelmingly positive Senate vote last week The New Jersey House of Assembly has followed the state Senate in voting overwhelmingly in favour of legislation allowing operator-regulated sports betting in the latest attempt by the state legislature to get an intrastate sportsbetting bill on the books. Bill AB3711 has been referred to Gov. Chris Christie following the 73 to 4 vote of approval in a reprise of a previous attempt which is currently the subject

By Casinomeister Oct 17, 2014

New Jersey Authority Inviting Social Game Submissions

Approved and on the casino floor within 14 days under state's NJ First program The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) is inviting skill-based gaming applications under its New Jersey First program in a bid to attract the younger demographic who it believes is key to the revitalisation of the ailing gambling industry in Atlantic City. The authority will review social and skill-based gaming offers such as Candy Crush and Words with Friends-type games that could be incorporated into

By Casinomeister Oct 17, 2014

New Jersey Devils In Deal With Fantasy Sports Firm

Hot Box to create a fee-based game featuring the Devils The New Jersey Devils ice hockey club, a member of the US National Hockey League, has signed an agreement with fantasy sports developer Hot Box that features it in a pay-based fantasy game already being promoted on the team's website. The game will exclusively focus on Devils games and players and will be heavily driven through social media. The agreement makes the team what is believed to be the first

By Casinomeister Oct 17, 2014

New Virtual Cycling Game Launched By Vermantia

Fixed odds betting game offers a varuiety of wagering types The Athens, Greece software development company Vermantia has launched a new fixed odds virtual betting product titled Virtual Cycling, providing online and mobile punters with an opportunity to place a variety of bets varying in complexity on cycling competitions in spectacular virtual velodromes. Clever use of graphics creates a relevant ambience for the races, including dynamic lighting and sound effects as a backdrop to content that includes exciting keirin sprints

By Casinomeister Oct 17, 2014

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