Elray Licenced To Offer Playtech Gaming Software In Asia
Acquires 25 percent stake in Playtech-powered Golden Galaxy Casino Elray Resources Inc., trading as Elray Gaming, has finalised a Master Software Reseller Agreement with Moorgate Commercial Limited under which it will be permitted to resell and operate Playtech Ltd. Gaming Software in defined territories in Asia. A company statement said Elray will work closely with Moorgate and Playtech Ltd to build its Asian business and capture a slice of the Global market expected to reach USD 117.9 Billion in 2015.
Everymatrix Casinoengine Integrates 2000th Game
Yahtzee integration a milestone for CasinoEngine Williams Interactive's live launch of "Yahtzee" on the EveryMatrix CasinoEngine marks the platform's 2000th game integration. The iconic Hasbro game joins Williams Interactive's authentic Vegas style games portfolio and features the Yahtzee Party Bonus which allows players to save bonus triggers for use whenever they choose. Ebbe Groes, Chief Executive of EveryMatrix, said: "We are thrilled to see the growth in CasinoEngine and having partnered with such big names in the industry to give
Gameaccount To Deploy On-site Mobile Casino To Us Operator
Client remains unnamed until regulatory approvals are received GameAccount Network will deploy its SENSE3 Mobile Casino for real money gaming to an as yet unnamed US casino operator as an extension to an existing partnership. GameAccount expects to launch the real money on-property mobile casino during Q1/2015. The launch and disclosure of the name of the operator are subject to regulatory approvals. Dermot Smurfit, chief executive officer of GameAccount Network said: "…2015 will see the launch of On-property Mobile Gaming
Go Bananas! From Net Entertainment
Monkey business in latest game release Net Entertainment's latest release "Go Bananas!" is a fast-paced, monkey-themed slot set in a colourful tree house, deep in a tropical jungle which is overrun with cheeky monkeys. This fun 5-reel, 20-line game features 5 different Wild Monkey symbols which turn adjacent symbols into Wild symbols when they appear on the reels. Simon Hammon, Chief Product Officer of Net Entertainment, said: "Go Bananas! is a great addition and another example of driving the online
Hong Kong No Illegal Gambling Site Blocking
Government says it will respect freedom of access to information According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the Hong Kong Home Affairs Bureau will respect its citizen's "freedom to access information" and would not consider "going down Singapore's road" by blocking illegal gambling websites. The statement comes amid increasing calls for more stringent measures against illegal gambling operators and their perceived links to organised crime. The Bureau, ultimately responsible for Hong Kong gaming law, said it would continue to
Horserace Betting Levy Board Agrees 2015/16 Scheme
Unanimous agreement on Bookmakers' Committee's recommendations The historically contentious horserace betting levy were unanimously agreed by the UK Horserace Betting Levy Board (HBLB), this week. Recommendations from the Bookmakers' Committee for the terms of the 54th Levy Scheme over the period April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016, estimate a yield of GBP 75.3 million which includes Betfair's estimated GBP 7.8 million contribution. In addition to the agreement on the 54th Levy Scheme, the four largest retail bookmakers, William Hill,
Implementation Of Uk Gambling Act Pushed Back (update)
To allow court decision in the GBGA challenge without pressure of the initial implementation date The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association's (GBGA) challenge on the UK Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act 2014 which was heard before Lord Justice Green in the High Court this week, (see previous InfoPowa report) has seen the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) postpone the implementation of the controversial Act until November 1, 2014 despite the court rejecting the GBGA's request for such a postponement. A statement
Intralot And Opap Go Heads Up For Greek Horsebetting Concession
Second round of invitations to bid for exclusive licence Following the relaunch of the bid for the Greek Mutuel Horsebetting Concession (see previous InfoPowa reports), the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) has confirmed receipt of two binding bids. Consortium "Intralot (SPV No.1) Ltd" and "Intralot (SPV No.2) Ltd" will go up against OPAP Investment Ltd for the exclusive right to organise and conduct mutuel horse race betting in Greece. At a meeting scheduled for , the HRADF board of
Kiwi Problem Gambling Foundation Loses Bulk Of Funding
To challenge Government decision before the High Court The New Zealand Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF) will appear in High Court tomorrow (Monday) to challenge a Ministry of Health decision that drastically cut its funding. The PGF was unexpectedly informed by the Ministry of Health earlier this year that the Ministry would no longer be contracting to the foundation for anything other than its services to the Asian community, in effect a 70 percent slash in funding. This cut in funding
Ladbrokes Exits Canadian Market
Effective October 1, 2014 In an e-mail to Canadian customers, Ladbrokes will no longer offer its products or services in the Canadian market, saying the company "regularly reviews [its] ability to offer gambling facilities in different countries throughout the world". Canadian customers may no longer register, deposit funds or bet using any of Ladbrokes products or services effective Wednesday, October 1, 2014 and will have 30 days from October 1, 2014 to withdraw any remaining funds from their accounts. Bonus