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Record Visitors In Macau Golden Week (update)

Political unrest in Hong Kong boosts Macau visitors 750 000 Chinese mainland tourists flocked to Macau during Golden Week, an annual holiday in the first week of October, and the boost is just what Macau needs following a steady decline in casino revenue over the past four months. Foreign news agencies say political demonstrations in Hong Kong have provided the impetus behind the influx of tourists to the gambling Mecca. Macau reported 17 percent accelerated growth in visitors over the

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Singapore Remote Gambling Bill (update)

Passes second Parliamentary reading Singapore Home Affairs Second Minister Mr. S Iswaran expanded on the 23/2014 Remote Gaming Bill at a second reading before Parliament today (Tuesday). The Bill was under debate for three hours involving 10 Members of Parliament (MEP) who voiced their reservations on the allowance of exemptions under the law. The proposal makes an allowance for a tightly controlled exemption regime with an extensive set of safeguards that Iswaran said would prevent punters being forced to play

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Singapore Remote Gambling Bill Won't Affect Social Gaming

Parliamentary debate begins on the Remote Gambling bill Tuesday Singapore's Media Development Authority (MDA), ahead of the Parliamentary debate on the new Remote Gambling Bill scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday), said the bill, which outlaws online gambling, will have little or no effect on social gaming. Key provisions in the bill, which had its first Parliamentary reading on September 8, 2014, include ISP and payment blocking measures, criminalisation of remote gambling, prohibition of remote gambling advertising and promotion and a tightly

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Softswiss Launch Bitcoin Betting Exchange

Described as a breakthrough project Austrian-headquartered software provider SoftSwiss has launched a Bitcoin sports betting exchange described as a breakthrough project and the first offer of its kind. Softswiss' gaming portal News & Score offers the instant Bitcoin betting exchange without any registration requirements and "perfect anonymity" assured. Players can place bets up to 15 minutes before the sport event starts and winnings are automatically transferred to their Bitcoin wallets. Online Casino News Courtesy of Infopowa More news here.

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Sportium In Partnership With Spanish Football League

Attains extensive rights to branding and access to league's promotional activities Sports betting operator Sportium has been named Official Betting Partner of the Spanish Football League (LFP), the body that oversees the country's two professional football leagues Segunda and Liga Divisións, for the 2014/15 season. LFP has seemingly softened its historically negative stance on bookmaker sponsorships as Sportium replaces Finnish charity gambling firm PAF. Under the terms of the agreement Sportium has acquired extensive rights to branding in-stadia and on

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Storm8 Snap Up Former Zynga Execs (update)

Combined 30 years experience in gaming industry Mobile gaming firm, Storm8 have snapped up former Zynga executives Tim Le Tourneau and Steve Parkis shortly after their departure from the social gaming firm in the newly created roles of chief creative officer and president of games and network, respectively. "Tim and Steve's combined creative and operational leadership bring us the tandem skill set required to take Storm8 to our next stage of growth," said Storm8 chief executive officer and co-founder Perry

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Titanbet Invests In First Uk Horse Racing Sponsorship

Brand visibility and expansion strategy in UK market Playtech-powered sports book TitanBet.co.uk has entered into its first UK horse racing sponsorship with Jockey Club Racecourses' all-weather racetrack, Kempton Park Racecourse. Under the terms of the deal, TitanBet will sponsor three twilight all-weather race meetings during October and early November affording account holders free entry to each meeting along with other promotional offers. The sponsorship will give TitanBet.co.uk brand visibility as it looks to grow its market share in the UK.

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Tvg Launch Horse Race Betting App For Ipad

iPad application joins TVG's iOS platform portfolio Betfair's subsidiary TVG has launched a fully integrated horse race wagering application for iPad. The launch follows the release of a native horse race wagering application for iPhone earlier this year in May (see previous InfoPowa report). TVG's iPad app offers free handicapping information, live racing video and race alerts covering 150 race tracks worldwide. "The TVG App for iPad demonstrates TVG's commitment to the industry through the development of new wagering platforms

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Will Hill Signs Quartet Of Premier League Sponsorships

For 2014/2014 season William Hill has become the official betting partner to four high profile Premier League Football clubs brokered by sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE. The individual deals cover Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Southampton and Swansea City for the 2014/15 season, reports The Drum. Carl Woodman, managing director of SPORTFIVE, said: "We're delighted to have been able to support William Hill in securing these official partnerships with four strong Premier League clubs. "This successful project further demonstrates our unique position

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

Williams Interactive Brings Terrestrial Game Online

First online game to utilise Close Enough game engine Games developer Williams Interactive LLC has brought its terrestrial game "Sea of Tranquility" online. Sea of Tranquility, a 30-line, 5x3 style slot, is the first online title in a planned series to feature Williams Interactive's "Close Enough" game engine. This game engine offers expanding WILDs and BONUS symbols that count towards a win even when they appear just above or below the reel array. This game additionally offers Stacked symbols, Free

By Casinomeister Oct 10, 2014

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