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Boylesports Sponsors Rté Sports Coverage

Expands horse race portfolio to include coverage BoyleSports has added RTÉ Sport's coverage of horse racing across television, radio, online and mobile to its sponsorship portfolio, a deal reportedly costing the Irish independent bookmaker GBP 1 Million. BoyleSports is already heavily invested in Irish horse racing sponsoring the Irish Grand National and the Irish Greyhound Derby. The two-year deal will see Boylesports prominently featured in all RTÉ racing coverage on television, radio and online. Further, RTÉ and Boylesports will develop

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Brabin Wins First Wsop Bracelet

All-Aussie final table Australia ruled at the 2014 World Series of Poker Asia Pacific Event 1: $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Accumulator final table with all nine final contenders hailing from Down Under but it was 34-year-old Luke Brabin who took the title, his first WSOP bracelet and a $131 365 pay check. "Winning a bracelet was absolutely an ultimate goal of mine in poker," Brabin said after his victory. "The World Series of Poker is just the pinnacle of events,

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Comtrade Gaming In Content Supply Deal With Netent

Integrates complete casino games portfolio Comtrade Gaming has inked a content supply agreement with Net Entertainment (NetEnt) affording its licences operators access to the complete range of mobile and flash casino games from NetEnt's portfolio. NetEnt's complete casino games portfolio is being integrated with Comtrade Gaming's iCore, The Enterprise Gaming Platform will offer popular titles that include Go Bananas, South Park and Gonzo's Quest. Steven Valentine, Director of Interactive at Comtrade Gaming said: "NetEnt content is respected the world over

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Czech Republic To Open Up Gambling Market?

Gambling legislation overhaul proposed A Czech Ministry proposal backed by Deputy Finance Minister Ondrej Zavodsky will reportedly revamp existing gambling law to allow the inclusion of foreign online gambling operators who are currently prohibited by the requirement of having to have a retail presence in the country. According to Reuters, the proposal, which would go into effect in 2016 following Government consultations, also includes tightened regulations on betting machines in restaurants and petrol stations and will prevent welfare recipients from

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Fdj Appoints New Ceo

Replaces Christophe Blanchard-Dignac French National Lottery and betting operator La Française des Jeux (FdJ) has named Stéphane Pallez (55) as its new chief executive officer, replacing Christophe Blanchard-Dignac who has been campaigning for a fourth term in the position. Pallez began her career in the French Treasury, following which she filled the role of assistant director in charge of Insurance Regulation at the Caisse centrale de réassurance (CCR) while additionally serving as a CCR board member for two years. She

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

First Irish Lottery Regulator Appointed

Actuarial and compliance consultant in the job Ireland's Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, has announced the appointment of Liam Sloyan as Ireland's first Regulator of the National Lottery, effective November 17, 2014. Sloyan joins the department from his current position as chief executive and registrar of the Health Insurance Authority where he has played a leading role in the development of the regulatory infrastructure of the Irish health insurance market. Prior to joining the Health Insurance Authority,

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

First Saskatchewan Online Gambling Site Folds (update)

Economically unviable Saskatchewan-based Northern Bear Casino suspended its operations this week, two years after its controversial launch. Bernie Shepherd, a former chief of the Canadian White Bear tribe in the Saskatchewan province, launched the online casino in partnership with Geobet in November 2012 despite Provincial Government objections, Shepherd said at the time that he was "exercising his treaty rights as a First Nation operator, and that there are no obstacles to his doing so." Economic hardships have been put forward

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Gala Interactive Name New Head Of Casino

Head of social gaming moves to head casino Gavin Grimes has been named head of casino over at Gala Coral's Gala Interactive subsidiary. Grimes moved into the position effective October 1, 2014 having served as the company's head of social gaming since 2013. Prior to his appointment at Gala Interactive in 2013, Grimes served as managing director of online advertising and marketing agency McBoom Ltd and as head of marketing at Cantor Index. Online Casino News Courtesy of Infopowa More

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Gamesys Expand High 5 Games Partnership

New content for UK market GameSys has expanded its existing content supply partnership with content developer High 5 Games (H5G) for the New Jersey market to include the U.K. market and beyond. Under the terms of the new agreement, H5G will be integrating its remote gaming server VAULT with Gamesys' UK-based online platforms. "This extension in our relationship will enable us to continue to deliver the best range of content to our players whilst ensuring a completely fun, safe and

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Gamzio Relaunch Go-go Casino

Update and revamp of freshly acquired social casino US-based casino gaming firm Gamzio Mobile Inc has relaunched GO-GO Casino on the Facebook platform. Gamzio acquired Go-Go Casino back in May and spent the ensuing months developing updates and creating a new look and feel for the offer. Go-Go Casino offers three major city themed Slots games (New York, Paris, and Moscow) along with a multi-player Blackjack game. Multi-player Roulette and slot tournament play are currently in development. Online Casino News

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

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