Williams Interactive Launch New Slot
Land based mechanic moves online Scientific Games subsidiary Williams Interactive launched a new online slot game this week, the first to be powered by the offline game engine Close Enough. Titled "Sea of Tranquility", the game features WILD and BONUS symbols that sit above and below the active reel array are included in any potential line wins and bonus triggers, giving near miss spins the potential to transform into wins. Robin Littleworth, Williams Interactive's senior director for game development said:
Winner Casino Partners West Ham United Football Club
Exclusive advertising rights on LED screen at home games Winner.co.uk has been named West Ham United Football Club's partner for the 2014/15 Barclays Premier League season. Under the terms of the deal, Winner has been granted the exclusive right to advertise on the Club's LED boards at all West Ham United home games. Felicity Croft, commercial director of West Ham United said: "We look forward to working with Winner across our joint initiatives this season and offering Winner a unique
World Cup Boosts Gvc Holdings
Confident on full year prospects Gaming and sports betting group GVC Holdings PLC delivered strong Interim Results for the six months ending June 30 2014 reflected by a special dividend in addition to its quarterly dividend. Key performance highlights include: - Wagers up 38 percent to Euro 694 million (H1/2013: Euro 502 million) - Sports margin 9.9 percent (H1/2013: 10.3 percent) - Net Gaming Revenue ("NGR") up 44 percent to Euro 105 million (H1/2013: Euro 73 million) - Contribution up
666bet Has Big Plans For Asia
Online sports betting company sets up office in Taiwan The dynamic management team at online sports betting group 666Bet maintained its stream of development statements this week with the news that it has opened an office in Taipei to target the Asian market, where it plans to launch Asian-focused sports betting products in the near future. The company has appointed former 188Bet business development director Robert Robinson to head up its Asian betting division, overseeing the launch of the new
888sport Launch Live Streaming
Top sports events available on PC and mobile in new live streaming offer 888sport has launched its new live streaming offer BetWatchWin to the UK and Irish markets. Customers who have money in their 888sport account or who have placed a bet of at least GBP 1 in the previous 24 hours qualify to watch any of the live events showing at the time. Coverage includes German Bundesliga, Euroleague Basketball and KHL Ice Hockey. BetWatchWin is available on desktop, mobile
Amaya Added To S&p/tsx Composite Index
Market opens on September 22, 2014 Amaya Gaming Group was added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index effective at market opening on Monday, September 22, 2014. The index comprises approximately 250 Canadian corporations which represent the largest businesses on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Online Casino News Courtesy of Infopowa More news here.
Arguments Exchanged In U.k. Gambling Litigation
UK Gambling Commission questions Gibraltar claims against imposition of p.o.c. licensing regime The first shots have been exchanged in the legal battle shaping up between the UK Gambling Commission (representing the UK government) and the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association, which is challenging the imposition of point-of-consumption based legislation requiring operators accessing the British market to take out tough secondary licensing and pay UK tax. The Commission's first response to the Gibraltar filing has been to request the British High
Atlantic City's Trump Plaza Closes Today
Fourth land casino in the gambling enclave to fail this year Atlantic City's woes were highlighted again Tuesday with the news that Trump Plaza has closed its doors for the last time, a victim of declining business in the gambling enclave due to regional competition and economic hard times. Associated Press reports that the demise of the casino has been clear for some time, pointing out that despite its prime location at the heart of the Boardwalk and the end
Bad News For Online Sports Betting Operator
Aussie exposure for Betjack.co The Australian spotlight is focused unwaveringly on Vanuatu-licensed online bookmaker Betjack.co operator Butterscotch Holdings (Vanuatu) this week amid allegations that punters are not being paid their winnings. The Sydney Morning Herald reported Friday that racing authorities in Australia have launched an investigation into allegations of no-pay made by Aussie gamblers. The investigation could have serious implications for Betjack, which has hired extra staff for its Gold Coast call centre and is busy gearing up ahead of
Betbutler Uk Licence Revoked (update)
Gambling Commission finds betting concierge lacking in numerous criteria The UK Gambling Commission has revoked BetButler Limited's remote operating licence stating a variety of reasons that include: - The Licensee is unsuitable to carry out its licensed activities in a manner which is consistent with the licensing objectives, - The Commission is not satisfied as to the competence of the Licensee, - The Commission is not satisfied as to the financial circumstances of the Licensee, - The Commission is of