Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Scientific Games signs sports betting deal with Caesars Entertainment

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Scientific Games Corporation recently announced that it will partner with Caesars Entertainment Corporation to provide its OpenBet sportsbook platform in New Jersey and Mississippi.

IGT Q2 revenue stagnates after DoubleDown sale

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IGT Q2 revenue stagnates after DoubleDown sale
IGT's revenue almost flat-lined for the second quarter of 2018, due to the sale of its DoubleDown social casino subsidiary and jackpot expenses

Realistic Games Introduce First 3D Roulette

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Renowned aggregator of premium casino gaming, Realistic Games, has finished the development of its very first 3D table game!

Realistic Roulette will debut in all partner casinos such as Videoslots and Bet365, delivering a live environment and cutting-edge technology. The software will also be available on mobile, desktop and tablet with unparalleled accuracy and traits.

The group recently launched slots, Clockwork Mice, Slot It In! and Black Ice, but promised a true revolution in the table games vertical. According to the commercial director, the latest release will give players an experience like no other due to the effects of an immersive gameplay with real-world ball spins.

Innovative 3D Technology

By using the latest technology achievements such as WebGL, Realistic has reached the next level in development, which allows all players to tilt, pan and change the view of the game. To get the best possible experience, table game enthusiasts will use real life ball spins in an authentic environment, optimized for the younger generation.

The game includes numerous camera options, product updates, La Partage rule and unrivalled clarity...

It supports all major browsers, and it also can be played in two languages – English and Chinese. The RTP is set between 97.30% and 98.65% whereby the maximum payout is entirely configurable.

Quality Product With Engaging Features

Commercial director at Realistic, Robert Lee, is convinced of the instant success of 3D Roulette thanks to the product’s quality characteristics and innovative mechanics.

A high-end table game with supreme graphics, sound effects and animations is truly a unique addition to the market and partners from various divisions are going to merge an important part to their libraries, added Lee.

Player wins €179K at Casumo

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Player wins €179K at Casumo
A Finnish player managed to win a total of €179,669 with a single deposit of €100 spread out over eight days.

Monday, July 30, 2018

Caesars steps up US sports betting plans for New Jersey and Mississippi

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Caesars steps up US sports betting plans for New Jersey and Mississippi
Caesars Entertainment is “moving quickly” to open sports betting facilities in both New Jersey and Mississippi

Bally’s, Harrah’s Launch Sportsbooks This Week In Atlantic City; Online To Follow Soon

Bally’s, Harrah’s Launch Sportsbooks This Week In Atlantic City; Online To Follow Soon
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NJ sports betting begins at Bally's and Harrah's in Atlantic City this week. Caesars is rolling out sports betting at its properties in New Jersey and Mississippi with online sports betting next up.

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J. Cole announces support acts for Vegas

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J. Cole announces support acts for Vegas
Jaden Smith and Earthgang will join the 34-date tour when it makes a Las Vegas stop at T-Mobile Arena Friday, 7 September at 7:30 p.m.

GiG s sportsbook platform seeks to give operators more freedom

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GiG s sportsbook platform seeks to give operators more freedom
The Fifa World Cup is truly a worldwide phenomenon for all spectators

Saturday, July 28, 2018

Nolimit City Launches Hot Nudge Slot

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One rarely sees such a frantic flurry of business activity such as the one demonstrated by the major casino software supplier based in Stockholm and Malta, Nolimit City. The platform and tech solution prodigy has been having one heck of a spring/summer period.

As they continue to come up with various new partnerships and gaming titles, let us remind you that the company released its latest addition, Coins of Fortune, and has agreed upon a deal that will see them begin delivering games to one Mr Green Casino.

Wink-Wink, Nudge-Nudge

But before we go on refreshing your memory with all of the good stuff they've done recently, let's take a look at the brand-new slot sensation, Hot Nudge. The game, which is already live with operators, is a total norm-breaker and bears a certain uniqueness.

This is a 5x4, 40-payline slot game that pays tribute to the classic Nudge feature. Its “hair raising gameplay” is based on diesel-punk aesthetics (think steam-punk on steroids) with constant flaming Wilds and up to 10x multipliers on any given spin!

Potentially dishing out huge wins, this HTML5 game, available on all devices, will appeal to high-rollers.

In Starring Roles

In the sense of sound and visuals, the game is nothing short of a miracle, with a metal contraption serving as reels/slot machine itself, filled with majestically designed symbols like Queen of Steam, Jack of Punk, King of Diesel, Hot Scatters and...

...and on the audio side of things, a gentle, dark-ambient score creates a perfect industrial backdrop for a bleak theme.

Landing at least three scatters will trigger a round of 7 extra spins. The symbols are, in general, expanding and you can get additional extra spins by landing only one more scatter and the number of nudges down.

Nolimit City guarantees that “that this bonus round is sure to drive the thickest skinned to a heated fury that can reap highest rewards.” Well, that sounds good, doesn't it?

The Chief Says

Nolimit City's Product Owner, Per Lindheimer, comments...

“Hot Nudge takes a gritty turn into the diesel-punk world where the persistent may conquer. We always loved the nudge feature in classic games and are very pleased to be able to incorporate it into different features. There are some massive hits in the game and that x10 multiplier sure will get the adrenaline pumping!

During the past months, the company has been busy over their heads and have inked supply deals with Soft2Bet, Bethard, Gaming Innovation Group and Suprnation.

Check the game out and let us know your thoughts:

Source:

“Hot Nudge – Now Live”nolimitcity.com, July 26, 2018.

Controversy At FanDuel Sportsbook Leads To Questions, Concerns As NFL Season Nears

Controversy At FanDuel Sportsbook Leads To Questions, Concerns As NFL Season Nears
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A couple late MLB games lead to confusion and disgruntlement at FanDuel Sportsbook at the Meadowlands this week, but football season is just around the corner.

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Friday, July 27, 2018

Snaitech Enters Spanish Market, Playtech to Follow

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Italian developer, Snaitech, is making their first move to foreign markets by entering a deal that will see their brand of tech solutions delivered to Spanish players.

The company has managed to secure the B2B Spanish license (from their regulator, DGOJ) and will therefore swiftly introduce their Smart Technology offer to operators in this Western European nation.

What's on the Menu?

Snaitech will be putting various online and mobile app sports betting products, payment processing services and betting terminals...

The deal is being made with the help of BetSmart platform and Apuestas de Espana.

...And as Fabio Schiavolin, the company's managing director puts it: “The Snaitech universe is being transformed and is driving the company beyond its position as an Italian market leader. After launching in July, in the following months we want to expand our presence in the Spanish gaming sector in different autonomous communities.”

Impending Changes

Back in April, the software developing giant, Playtech, has completed the acquisition of Snaitech's 70.6% of shares for €846 million and has since been required to purchase the remainder of shares after securing approval from Italy's financial regulator, Consob.

At the moment, Playtech owns 96.5% of the Snaitech shares and will complete the full takeover on August 3rd.

This acquisition also means a change in personnel. Shiavolin will remain managing director of Snaitech until 2021, while Mor Weizer, Playtech CEO will become the chairman of the company.

Likewise, Playtech's Chief Financial Officer will be joining the board.

Weizer commented that this reshuffling would “improve the quality and diversification of group revenue, whilst delivering exposure to high growth end markets.”

Source:

“Snaitech enters Spain as Playtech deal nears completion”, igamingbusiness.com, July 26, 2018.

Ocean Resort Casino's upcoming events

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Ocean Resort Casino's upcoming events
The Atlantic City casino features a line-up of events, entertainment and guest amenities cater to a wide-range of interests.

Massachusetts regulator delays Brockton casino talks until September

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Massachusetts regulator delays Brockton casino talks until September
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), which voted against a $677m casino-and-hotel complex for Brockton two years ago, said it will reconsider the project later this September

Nevada Gold Casinos see mixed results for 2018 fiscal year

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Nevada Gold Casinos see mixed results for 2018 fiscal year
Nevada Gold & Casinos have reported a significant drop in year-on-year revenue for the final quarter of the fiscal year ending 30 April 2018

Thursday, July 26, 2018

William Hill U.S. appoints Sharon Otterman as chief marketing officer

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William Hill US, recently announced the appointment of Sharon Otterman as its new chief marketing officer.

Bookies may be entitled to VAT refund worth over 100m

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Bookies may be entitled to VAT refund worth over 100m
Highstreet bookmakers across the country may expect to receive billions of pounds in VAT refunds from HM Revenue & Customs

Franco celebrates third anniversary in Vegas

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Franco celebrates third anniversary in Vegas
Magician Mat Franco will team up with Sunny 106.5 and Petco to collect much-needed supplies to benefit The Animal Foundation, Nevada's largest open admission shelter.

Crypto-friendly Mr Bit Casino Now Live

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No matter if it's sizzling hot or raining cats and dogs (or as Ella Fitzgerald sang, “when it sizzles and when it drizzles”), the day is beautiful when we have a brand new online casino to announce for you!

Our new place of worship is called…

Mr Bit and we can take a guess by its name, you know what it's mostly about. That's right – cryptocurrencies! Well, just Bitcoin for now really, but we won't be surprised to see a variety of digital assets added in near future.

What to Expect

This sister site to the well-established casinos such as SlotV, Drift and Frank is adorned in an elegant and classy navy blue, a fine coat for a cutting-edge design and architecture that provides modern-day functionalities needed for desktop and mobile operating.

The lovely design is underlined by its cleanliness and intelligent use of space. Its main menu is hidden to the left and can be always accessed, and the home page features a cool game genre filter that lets you quickly find what you're looking for in terms of entertainment.

A Multitude of Currencies & Promos

Aside from Bitcoin, Mr Bit has the bragging rights for accepting multiple other currencies such as Euro, US dollar and more. Bitcoin transactions are processed anonymously and instantly. A large amount of licensed games, with more being added every day, are all supplied by leading developers.

Promotion-wise, Mr Bit offers a cool cashback up to 10%, birthday presents, a cool VIP plan with bigger cashback, private tournaments and more bonuses.

Every Monday is reserved for Happy Hours granting extra spins. A special treat comes in the form of Bitpoints awarded for every bet made playing real money games! These can be exchanged for money without any wagering requirements!

It goes without saying that a casino as well-prepared as this one comes with a 24/7 support service that will be there every step of the way for you.

Are you looking forward to joining Mr Bit? Let us know in the comments below and in the meantime, we’ll be presenting you with our own review of it in no time.

Melco Resorts revenues decrease by 5 in Q2

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Melco Resorts revenues decrease by 5 in Q2
Hong-Kong listed casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd saw its net revenue decrease by 5% between April and June to approximately $1

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Global online gaming and betting market increasing

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SBTech Secures Golden Nugget Casino Deal

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SBTech Secures Golden Nugget Casino Deal

The company that specializes in providing top-notch sportsbook solutions, SBTech, has just announced another major omni-channel partnership that will cement their position in the USA.

Namely, the newly struck deal will see them join forces with the Golden Nugget Casino brand, which has operating venues in several states. This deal, however, concerns Golden Nugget premises in the states of New Jersey and Mississippi – to be exact, the cities of Atlantic City and Biloxi.

PASPA Overturn Works Its Magic

This year's decision by the US Senate to lift the PASPA act and effectively make sports betting legal across all of the United States continues to bear fruit. Since the federal ban was lifted, SBTech formed a partnership with Resorts Casino Hotel, before coming together recently with the Golden Nugget.

Atlantic City is, of course, a reemerging hotspot of US gambling – this year saw the opening of two brand new casino resorts, Hard Rock and Ocean Resorts, and will prove to be a great ground for company's future success.

As more states are expected to follow in the footsteps of New Jersey and Delaware, the US public keeps an eye out for NY and California, which will be opening their sportsbooks within the next year or two.

Officials' Two Cents

Golden Nugget's General Manager and Senior Vice-President, Thomas Winter, says of the deal…

“Since sports betting is a critical component of our successful expansion for online betting and gaming in the US, SBTech persisted through our arduous review process. In the end, we knew SBTech was the right partner for us because of its industry-leading retail and online technology, their significant and diverse regulatory experience as well as its innovative product-driven approach.”

Golden Nugget will benefit from the upgraded front-end, custom-designed for them, as well as a bespoke trading strategy and automated process. Richard Carter, SBTech's CEO said that “he is confident of the potential for further collaborations in multiple jurisdictions.”

Source:

“SBTech partners with Golden Nugget Casinos”, igamingbusiness.com, July 23, 2018.

More Perks for LCB Members

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If you are willing to part with $2 of your LCB chips, LSbet will award a cash chip of €5 to spend and try to get more winning opportunities on Net Entertainment slots. NO deposit is required to claim this bonus - yes, it is FREE as long as you have never been credited another no-deposit bonus from the site. In that case, a minimum of €10 is needed to qualify. Any subsequent purchases will always require the following:

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SBTech agrees to deal with Rocket X

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The agreement has been contracted directly with Swedish mobile gaming company LeoVegas, which created the Rocket X brand in March to consolidate its UK assets, newly acquired from IPS.

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

The NJ Sports Betting Market Is A Little More Crowded Now

The NJ Sports Betting Market Is A Little More Crowded Now
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Six casinos submitted applications for sports betting before the deadline, putting the total number of N.J. casinos who are already running sportsbooks or have applied to run a sportsbook at eight of nine.

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Red Tiger Gaming Teams Up With Jumpman

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One of the most prolific multi-brand casino owners and operators, Jumpman Gaming, is further enhancing their repertoire of gaming offers. Some months ago, they have access to Wazdan's full portfolio of slots and this UKGC-licensed operator has just struck a brand new partnership with another iGaming big-shooter.

The award-winning developer and supplier, Red Tiger Gaming, is the latest to sign a contract with Jumpman. This means that the company, founded in 2014 that today employs more than 200 people, will be delivering a full array of their HTML5-based games such as Dragon Luck, Totem Lightning, Treasure Mine and Tiki Fruits to casinos and bingo sites who belong on Jumpman's network.

Partnerships Galore

Red Tiger has hit a few milestones this year, first by reaching an agreement with Mr Green and then by inking another cooperative effort with Pomadoro. As part of the deal, Jumpman Gaming will also gain access to Red Tiger's Smart Spins bonusing platform.

Some of the websites belonging to Jumpman Gaming's network are Amazon Slots, Big Thunder Slots and Dove Bingo.

CEO's Opinion

Red Tiger Gaming's CEO, Gavin Hamilton, comments…

“Jumpman Gaming has established a strong casino network and we are excited to be delivering our games to their far-reaching customer base. Some of our most popular titles are already on site and we look forward to unveiling plenty more as the relationship develops.”

Jumpman Gaming's spokesperson says: “Red Tiger have a proven track record of developing slot games and it’s fantastic for us to have their games on our sites. Their games always offer a superb experience to players, as do their smart spins, so we are excited to be rolling them out across our brands and believe they will drive player engagement.”

Last year, Red Tiger won their first ever EGR Award in the Slots Provision category. In 2018, they bettered that success by clinching the RNG Casino Supplier of the Year and Mobile Supplier of the Year awards.

Source:

“Red Tiger Gaming Agrees Jumpman Deal”, Red Tiger Gaming Newsletter, July 23, 2018.

YouGov survey finds over one in ten bet on the World Cup

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A large study showed about 12% of people surveyed placed a bet on the FIFA World Cup, with SkyBet being the most popular operator

Blueprint Gaming Obtains Italian License

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One of the industry's leaders in the field of software and game production, UK-based, Blueprint Gaming, continues their global saga and international breakthrough by clinching a deal that will see them enter the market of Italy.

This comes after the company's portfolio of games got certified by the Italian regulatory body, AAMS, who have found their slot titles worthy in quality and content.

Spanish Market to Follow Suit

This move comes soon after Blueprint's recent foray into the markets of Romania and Denmark and with the company setting sights on the market of Spain that should follow in the months to come, it is clear that intentions of global expansion are real and are happening with firm intent and decisiveness.

Italy and its casino punters will thus soon be playing such classic titles as Genie Jackpots, King Kong Cash, TED and Wish Upon a Leprechaun.

The most recent title, This is Spinal Tap, will also be included in this batch of games to be integrated onto the market. The games will also feature the company's Jackpot King progressive system that can be custom tailored for every operator.

Managing Director Weighs In

Blueprint Gaming's Managing Director, Matt Cole, gives his two cents on this important milestone for the company…

“This year has seen us actively grow our presence in Europe’s regulated markets and I’m thrilled that our games are now live in Italy. The Italian iGaming industry continues to evolve and it was an important step for us to be involved in such an exciting territory. We’re confident that players in the region will enjoy our feature-rich games and look forward to working with operators active in the country.”

Blueprint's slots are played on over 100,000 land-based gaming terminals across the UK, Germany and Italy.

In April, another important piece of history was made when as much as five different slots by this company made it to the top 20 list of April's iGaming Tracker Rankings.

Source:

“Blueprint Gaming Expands into Italy”, Blueprint Gaming Newsletter, July 17, 2018.

Monday, July 23, 2018

BetChicago prepares for legalized sports betting market with Sportradar partnership

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NEW YORK – CHICAGO - JULY 23rd  2018 – Sportradar AG – global market leader in betting technology and services – and BetChicago, the go-to source for Chicago sports betting news and analysis, announced a formal multiyear partnership

NBA Betting Ban Could Cost Golden Nugget Owner Millions in New Jersey

NBA Betting Ban Could Cost Golden Nugget Owner Millions in New Jersey
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Golden Nugget will be getting into NJ sports betting, but it will be facing a big disadvantage over other sportsbooks in the state.

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Sunday, July 22, 2018

Will Cryptocurrency Big Shots Become Banks?

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When you stop and ponder the road of cryptocurrency development over the years, the rise of digital money to the heights of mainstream and beyond, as they began doing business that is measured in billions of dollars, leads to the inevitable.

All of those once small startups and businesses that seemed far-fetched back in the day are suddenly buying bank shares, prompting the question: do crytpo exchanges, market makers and blockchain innovators have it in them to transform into banks themselves?

The Value of Bitcoin

As Bitcoin.com analysts estimate, the current value of the cryptocurrency market stands at more than $294 billion. That sure is a big leap from the original small community that started it all almost ten years ago.

Even though there are those among leading financial experts who are urging, ‘get out while you can’, it is admittedly difficult to ignore such a huge global movement that, despite its ups and downs, has shown serious resilience.

As business gets bigger and more complex, some of the market makers and cryptocurrency companies are dealing with growing amounts of money. Some of them have begun acquiring bank shares or even trying to transform into banks themselves.

Still Going Strong

Coinbase, for instance, is one of the digital assets firms who are still going strong and doing well for themselves. They have over 20 million users and so far, more than $150 billion worth of cryptocurrencies have been traded via this route. That's why the company's officials begun having meetings with US regulators in early 2018 as they look for banking licenses.

The cooperation between these bodies is quite close and successful thus far, as Federal bankers realize that Coinbase could offer plenty of banking options.

One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, Binance, has acquired a 5% stake in Founders Bank based in Malta, a small Mediterranean country that is on the path to becoming the world's leaders in crypto technology and iGaming hotspot.

This is the world's “first global community-owned bank,” as Silvio Schembri, Office of the Prime Minister of Malta's junior minister for financial services, digital economy and innovation has said. As of now, Binance and Founders Bank are opting-in for a EU license for full-on regulation.

The Role of Litecoin

Likewise, the Litecoin foundation has recently purchased 10% of stakes at WEG Bank AG from Germany. WEG Bank, with the help of Litecoin Foundation and Tokenpay will be offering cryptocurrency services to customers, as Litecoin will be also integrated with WEG Bank – something the German conglomerate agreed upon even though Litecoin's value has had a sharp and rather dramatic decline since its peak value in December 2017.

What are your two cents on these trends and developments? Does this mean that crypto assets are still alive and well? Or does becoming a bank present a way out for these firms should anything tragic befall the world of cryptocurrencies? Feel free to comment below…

Source:

“Powerful Cryptocurrency Firms on the Road Towards Becoming Banks”, Redman Jamie, bitcoin.com, July 18, 2018.

Saturday, July 21, 2018

Microgaming Prepares the Return of Agent Jane Blonde

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Big news for fans of slot sequels as Microgaming announces the imminent release of part of their legendary video slot series, Agent Jane Blonde, dubbed Agent Jane Blonde Returns!

The announcement was made at this year's iGB Live event in Amsterdam that took place this week. It has been stated that the driving force behind this project is the newly instated, Stormcraft Studios independent brand.

This will be Microgaming's second title created by Stormcraft Studios.

What You Can Expect

The original slot, a game of international intrigue and espionage, was developed and released in 2015 – ancient history by the standards of ever-changing technology and the iGaming industry.

Agent Jane Blonde Returns will be a five-reel, three-row, 15-payline game, making a comeback with some more stunning artwork, engaging gameplay and thrilling action. The game will feature retro, neon visuals stacked Wilds and a respin feature.

To emphasize the importance of this game's release, Microgaming's stand at iGB Live was fully branded with sneak-peaks of visuals from the upcoming title. Also, visitors of the stand were able to have a scoop of nine different ice-cream flavors – simulating a similar experience when presenting Fortunium early this year at ICE.

A Word from the CEO

Microgaming's Games Publisher, David Reynolds, had this to say about the game's release…

“Following the huge success of Fortunium, we are so excited for Stormcraft Studios’ next release with Agent Jane Blonde Returns. With stunning graphics and an atmospheric soundtrack that brings you into Agent Jane Blonde’s world of action and espionage, it’s sure to be a hit with both fans of the original and new players when it goes live.”

Most recently, Microgaming (in collaboration with Rabcat) released another Robin Hood-inspired slot game called Robin of Sherwood.

Source:

“Microgaming's lead heroine returns”, microgaming.co.uk, July 18, 2018.

Menopause: The Musical at Harrah's Las Vegas celebrates 5,000th performance

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The landmark show was welcomed by Las Vegas celebrities and VIPs who walked the red carpet before the show, including The Bronx Wanderers, Katie Kenner (Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man), Tenors of Rock, cast members from The Miss Behave Gameshow and Clint Holmes.

Japan Inches Closer to Gambling Legalization

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Japan is only one step away from fully regulating casino gambling. The country passed a legislation that will establish casinos this week, with an Integrated Resorts Implementation Bill adopted by the officials of the Committee on Cabinet in the House of Councilors.

One final obstacle remains before Japan gets the sought-after gambling legalization.

The bill was adopted despite the no-confidence motion planned by the anti-gambling opposition parties who are in some minority in Japanese parliament. The country's governing block is constituted by Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe's Komeito coalition and Liberal Democratic Party.

Implementation of the bill is being voted on as you read this article and the conclusion of the session of parliament is expected to take place on July 22nd.

Key Points

Some of the crucial points in this bill include a 30% tax on casino gross gaming revenue and an entry levy of $53 for all residents of the far-East country (population of 126 million people) who wish to enter online portals.

However, even if the bill gets fully adopted, which it most certainly will…

there remains an awful lot of work to be done, primarily in regards to creating first licensing system.

The first casino licenses are not expected to be issued before 2020, while some estimates say that the first casino resort, out of three planned by this legislation, could open in 2025.

Late last year, some of the largest financial companies in Japan have begun mining for Bitcoin, which they found is a good way of making extra revenue.

Source:

“Japan casino bill upper house committee nod, vote Friday”, ggrasia.com, July 19, 2018.

Friday, July 20, 2018

Louisiana gaming revenue up by 5 in June 2018

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Last month, revenue at Louisiana’s gambling venues grew by 5% as revenue increases in Lake Charles and New Orleans casinos helped off-set a 15

Looking At The Long-Term Roles For Hard Rock And Ocean Resort In AC

Looking At The Long-Term Roles For Hard Rock And Ocean Resort In AC
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Industry experts Rummy Pandit and Bob Ambrose offer their explanations as to why Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and Ocean Resort Casino are poised for success after strong opening-weekend revenue numbers.

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The Venetian Resort restaurants donate nearly 120,000 meals to Three Square Food Bank

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The Venetian Resort restaurants donate nearly 120,000 meals to Three Square Food Bank
The Venetian and The Palazzo Resort's donated a record number of meals as part of the citywide Restaurant Week, the annual program held for at the end of June in Las Vegas.

Thursday, July 19, 2018

Dedicated live bet on poker table in land-based casino

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Within the framework of the Vbet Russian Poker Tour, BetConstruct creates a unique experience for players by bringing the live casino from studio to Senator Casino in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia

Wazdan Presents Fruits Go Bananas at iGB Live

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During one of this year's biggest industry events in Amsterdam that gathers iGaming solution experts, operators, affiliates and software innovators in one place, iGB Live http://www.igblive.com/, casino game specialist, Wazdan, has played quite a successful part by officially releasing their brand-new blockbuster game – Fruits Go Bananas.

This is the tenth game released by Wazdan in 2018 – hot on the trails of the recently introduced, Highway to Hell. Comparatively, the company was releasing an average of 2 games per month during 2017, meaning they are outdoing themselves this year.

Fruits Go Bananas is a game featuring a zany and offbeat theme, amazing ambiance sounds and high-quality graphics created with mobile-friendly HTML5 architecture. This five-reel, five-payline slot contains such features as 2x multiplier wilds, two random wild features, extra spins and a gamble feature.

Earlier this year, Wazdan won the Hot Product Award at G2E Asia whilst being kept busy in their studios working on new titles. All of the recent games come with Wazdan's unique technology and tools, such as Volatility Levels, energy saving mode, double screen mode and unique gambling feature. Having expanded their portfolio by some measure, their proactive approach did not go unnoticed – multiple new partnership agreements have been signed this year, including the likes of EveryMatrix, Videoslots, SlotMillions, iSoftBet https://latestcasinobonuses.com/games/slots/isoftbet, Globalplay and so on. Recently, the company announced its relocation to Malta.

Wazdan's Head of Sales, Andrzej Hyla, comments on the launch of the game: “Wazdan aims to keep delivering exciting games like this for all their partner operators and players. Fruits Go Bananas™ is fruity fun, fast-paced and has a flexible bet selection thanks to our world's-first Volatility Levels™. I am very proud of the way our Game Development Team has added a modern twist to traditional fruits games. We are very excited to showcase this new content at iGB Live! and we will be revealing another wave of exciting releases moving towards SiGMA in Malta."

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“Wazdan's Fruits Go Bananas at iGB Live”, wazdan.com, July 18, 2018.

Plaza to offer Nevada's only million-dollar bingo game

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Plaza to offer Nevada's only million-dollar bingo game
The Plaza will introduce Bingo Millions on 1 August.

Betsson AB revenue up 12 in H1 thanks to FIFA World Cup

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Betsson AB revenue up 12 in H1 thanks to FIFA World Cup
Betsson AB has seen its revenues rise 12% during the first half of 2018, as the Swedish online gaming specialist has been buoyed by the World Cup and growth in Western Europe

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Palace Station unveils new contemporary Feast Buffet

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Palace Station unveils new contemporary Feast Buffet
The historic Las Vegas property debuts next-generation Feast Buffet with new look, feel, location and menu.

Slotastic Awards Extra Spins on Panda's Gold

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Starting from Wednesday, July 18th, Slotastic kicks off an exclusive world premiere of Realtime Gaming's brand-new video slot – Panda's Gold! The game has been added to this famous online casino's wonderful portfolio of games. Along with the game's introduction comes a special promo offer that will run until the very end of the month, July 31st – players can claim 50 extra spins and a 150% introductory deposit bonus!

The offer is available to all July depositors. 50 extra spins on Panda's Gold can be claimed with the coupon code: BAMBOO50 and the maximum cashout for this is $200. A 150% deposit bonus, up to $777 has a minimum deposit requirement of $25 and can be collected with the coupon code, GOLDPANDA. These bonuses come with a 30x wagering requirement.

This game has 88 paylines and as much as three separate extra spins features with 8x multipliers. The game is set in the wilderness of China as we meet friendly pandas, birds and other animals. Some of the game's exclusive features include Scatter symbols which can trigger three different extra spins rounds. Three of them will initiate prosperity extra spins with triple payouts with Wild symbols. Four scatter symbols trigger a Wealth round that has 8x payouts, whereas five scatter symbols initiate the Fortune extra spins with a 5x multiplier and winning combinations that include a Wild pay 8x.

Panda's Gold can be enjoyed in all iterations of Slotastic– desktop, smartphone and tablet versions of it, as well as on their free Android App which is the most convenient way of accessing this casino.

FanDuel Sportsbook Pads Its NJ Sports Betting Portfolio With IGT Deal

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The new FanDuel Sportsbook at Meadowlands uses IGT's sports betting software, which will also be used at its NJ online sports betting site.

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Leagues Respond To NJ Sports Betting Lawsuit: We Don’t Owe Anything

Leagues Respond To NJ Sports Betting Lawsuit: We Don’t Owe Anything
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The brief filed with the US District Court of New Jersey opposes NJTHA's claim of $150M in damages owed and outlines four reasons why the NJ sports betting lawsuit "must be denied."

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Pala Casino releases free event schedule for August

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Pala Casino releases free event schedule for August
Pala Casino Spa & Resort will continue its FREE Events series in August featuring the 60+ Club at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and the underground wine CAVE; the new, expanded Luis Rey's; and Bar Meets Grill on weekends.

Invitation Kambi Group plc s second quarter 2018 result

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Kambi Group plc's result for the second quarter (April-June) 2018 will be announced on Wednesday, 25 July 2018 at 07

DraftKings enters into landmark New York sports betting deal

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DraftKings enters into landmark New York sports betting deal
DraftKings, the Boston-based daily fantasy sports provider, is set to take advantage of one of the “largest revenue opportunities” in sports wagering, as they enter into a landmark with the del Lago Resort & Casino in New York

Caesars Entertainment breaks ground on new conference center in Las Vegas

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Caesars Entertainment breaks ground on new conference center in Las Vegas
Debuting in 2020, the 550,000 square-foot CAESARS FORUM will feature the two largest pillarless ballrooms in the world, including FORUM Plaza, an outdoor meeting and event space in Las Vegas

Monday, July 16, 2018

Make That Four: Meadowlands Joins NJ Sports Betting Crowd With FanDuel Sportsbook

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Meadowlands Racetrack took its first sports bets at the new FanDuel Sportsbook on Saturday, joining a growing list of NJ sports betting operators.

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Frank&Fred Casino Now Live

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Back in May, we brought you a story hinting that Frank&Fred Casino was coming soon. And now for proper good news – the casino, operated by PayCherry Ltd., is now live (and well)!

The good people who have worked tirelessly for months to get the casino going are alerting everyone that they may encounter a bug or two in these first stages of the casino's operations, but rest assured that all the possible issues will be solved in no time (in case you run into any, e-mailing support@frankfred.com will help expedite solutions). With that said, transactional security is already at top-notch level.

The casino is, as we said, live – and hoorah to that! As a part of their exclusive offer for early birds, besides the hefty welcome package (a spin on the NetEnt Wheel, there you can win up to 100 extra spins) you can also get 100 extra spins split across four slot games and over four days, beginning from 1 PM each day! On Friday, you can get 25 extra spins on Lost Relics. Saturdays are for 25 extra spins on Hotline. On Sundays, 25 extra spins arrive on Lights and Dead or Alive, while on Mondays you can scare away the blues by getting 25 extra spins on Gonzo's Quest. All the winnings from these extra spins come with a 35x wagering requirement.

In addition to all that, you will get 100% up to €100 on your first deposit plus 100 extra spins on Starburst slot over 10 days! The bonuses don't end there, as you will get them on 2nd and 3rd deposits also.

Bonuses are not, of course, all there is to look forward to at Frank&Fred– the outstanding VIP club will reward your loyalty generously with six levels of different benefits, ranging from extra spins, secret gifts to high-quality merchandise, prioritized withdrawals, tickets to events, concerts etc. and culminating with a GOLDEN Trans Am for the first member to reach the highest, Black VIP level!

Another clear-cut advantage that this casino has over its competition is the inclusion of lottery games, including some of the world's biggest, such as Powerball and MegaMillions, besides the assortment of awesome live dealer and table games.

We'll soon have our very own review for this casino published on our site – in the meantime, rejoice, for we have a brand-new place to spend our days at!

SBTECH and Fresh8 agree advertising platform partnership

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SBTECH and Fresh8 agree advertising platform partnership
London, UK – 16 July 2018 SBTech is pleased to announce its latest technology partnership with Fresh8, the leading advertising automation platform provider to the sports betting sector

New Jersey sports betting handle hits 16 4m in two weeks

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New Jersey sports betting handle hits 16 4m in two weeks
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has reported that sportsbooks in the state took $16

Sunday, July 15, 2018

John Cynn wins World Series of Poker Main Event after marathon heads-up battle

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John Cynn wins World Series of Poker Main Event after marathon heads-up battle
The 33-year-old from Illinois outlasts Tony Miles, taking home $8.8 million and his first WSOP Gold Bracelet in dramatic fashion in Las Vegas.

Empire777 Now Offering Direct Casino Support

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It wouldn’t be a superb week on the forum if we didn’t get to welcome yet another official rep, signing on to provide our members with direct casino support. The latest to join the ranks is Empire777 Casino. The representative left quite a lengthy description of the casino, explaining that it “provides the best online casino experience you’ll ever have. We aim to be the top online casino in Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and China. We can guarantee you that we are experts in online casino games that we established like roulette, baccarat, poker, slots, and more, to make you feel like playing the real thing.”

The rep also added that the site “offers free credits, free bonuses, and deposit bonuses to current and new players… Extra Cash rebates or Reload bonus are also given to players when they reached a certain level like High-Rollers or VIP players. “

If you’ve yet to sign up and check it out, you’ll be greeted with a selection of live casino games, slots and table games, formatted for both desktop and mobile play. Registration also makes players eligible for a generous welcome bonus, consisting of 100% back on up to USD77. Head to the designated ‘Promotions’ page, complete with additional offerings for weekly rebate bonuses, reload bonuses, and treats for every deposit made to your player account.

A VIP program clinches the deal with four tiers, including silver, gold, platinum and diamond. Entry is by invitation only, but once in, you can look forward to a full suite of perks, which includes credit advantages, access to a dedicated VIP manager, birthday treats, access to special events and more.

If you have any inquiries or comments regarding the casino, feel free to send on over a message to the newly joined rep, via the user profile.

Saturday, July 14, 2018

CMA inspects Stars Group s SkyBet takeover

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CMA inspects Stars Group s SkyBet takeover
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an initial enforcement order to launch an investigation into the Stars Group's £3

Blockchain Innovations Corporations Launch Pebwallet.com

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Las Vegas-based international blockchain technology supplier for regulated gaming industry, Blockchain Innovations Corporations (BCI), has announced the launch of their brand new crypto-wallet – Pebwallet.com.

In a recent announcement here on LCB, we brought you the exclusive news of BCI's CEO Matthew Stafford speaking at this year's iGB Live event in Amsterdam, that begins on July 17th. A big part of his presentation will be devoted to company's latest innovation, Pebwallet – a fully functional cryptocurrency wallet for managing and exchanging cryptocurrencies. Pebwallet users will be able to buy, sell and exchange wagers and gain access to BCI's smart contracts platform.

The cryptocurrency wallet also uses an API to communicate with any operator who may allow wagering between players via pay-as-you-go digital currency. Users will be able to exchange Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash etc. for PebbleCoin – made exclusively for gambling and one of the first to use smart contracts, with the outcome of any public sporting event attached to it and trade them as coins. It's an extremely safe and reliable cryptocurrency, prompting Stafford to explain that it “utilizes a best-of-breed crypto-note distributed ledger and a delegated proof of stake distributed network for maximum security at near-zero cost.”

Stafford went on to comment on Pebwallet: “Our solution is easy to use for the player and simple for an operator to integrate. Our crypto-wallet seamlessly integrates with existing player account management systems and, with a single email to their player database, operators can offer a one-click registration for any known player to set up their crypto-wallet and then begin accepting cryptocurrency for smart contract wagers.”

PebbleCoin, around which the company's technology is built, has been around since 2015 and is the only cryptocurrency that can facilitate real-time wagering.

Source:

“BlockChain Innovations Corporation launches crypto-currency wallet, Pebwallet.com.”, BlockChainInnovations.info Newsletter, July 12, 2018.

Cordial atmopshere at WSOP Main Event final table is a welcome change for players

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Cordial atmopshere at WSOP Main Event final table is a welcome change for players
This year's World Series of Poker Main Event final table has been absent of past bitterness and tanking, which has been embraced by every player involved.

Friday, July 13, 2018

WSOP Main Event final table format changes with the times

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WSOP Main Event final table format changes with the times
With the November Nine a distant memory, the World Series of Poker Main Event final table has scaled back the theatrics in exchange for world-wide exposure and live coverage on ESPN.

The Stars Group Pays $4.7bn For Sky Betting & Gaming

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Big number transactions in the gambling industry are something you should be completely familiar with, and the latest acquisition of Sky Betting & Gaming by one of the world’s most recognizable brands, The Stars Group Inc. represents a small fortune ranging at precisely $4.7 billion. The company behind PokerStars previously raised $622 million through a public offering, which helped fund the mind-altering purchase.

The details about the investment are known from two sources, claiming that a private equity firm CVC agreed to buy its stake in Sky Bet in late 2014. The company held 71% of the shares at the moment of selling Sky to The Stars Group in April as one of the UK's biggest online gaming enterprises.

Chief executive of The Stars Group’s Toronto-based division, Rafi Ashkenazi, confirmed that SBG’s offerings will be integrated into the PokerStars platform, thusly enhancing the venue’s influence and presence in the regulated market by staggering 75% of all revenues. The milestone acquisition deal also represents a turning point for the Stars Group.

For those who are not acquainted with SBG, let us say that the group probably operates the world's most rapidly growing sports books and represents one of the United Kingdom's leading gaming providers. Ashkenazi added that its premier sports betting offerings mark an ideal contribution to the industry-leading poker platform, which is home to millions of players all over the world. He also stated that the purchase will increase the operator’s ability to create intense winning moments and earning potentials.

Beer Park hosts soccer championship rooftop viewing party

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Beer Park hosts soccer championship rooftop viewing party
Beer Park at Paris Las Vegas will host a rooftop soccer championship party with festive soccer-themed games and prizes, plus specialty cocktails representative of the teams participating.

Wth a heavy heart, Miles bobs and weaves his way to WSOP Main Event final six

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Wth a heavy heart, Miles bobs and weaves his way to WSOP Main Event final six
An emotional Tony Miles explains how the memory of his recently passed stepmother and a tribute to his favorite NFL player has kept him afloat during an implausible run in the World Series of Poker Main Event.

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Pragmatic Play adds Madame Destiny to video slots catalogue

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Pragmatic Play adds Madame Destiny to video slots catalogue
Pragmatic Play, the online games provider, has announced the latest addition to its thriving catalogue of video slots, Madame Destiny

MONOPOLY Slots mobile app -- SCIENTIFIC GAMES

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Scientific Games Corporation announced that SG Social, the company's social gaming division, launched the MONOPOLY Slots mobile app worldwide.

Ocean Resort Online Casino Debuts A Player-Friendly Rewards Program

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The Ocean Resort Premier player's club is a one-stop shop for collecting points whether a player is gambling Ocean Resort online casino or at the property.

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018

Princess Cruises introduces Monopoly Cruise for Cash

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Princess Cruises introduces Monopoly Cruise for Cash
The Monopoly Cruise for Cash promotion will be available on hundreds of cruises throughout 2018, culminating in a $200,000 slot tournament onboard Regal Princess departing 9 December 2018.

No Smoking On NJ Beaches May Leave Casinos Like Ocean Resort As Last Refuge

No Smoking On NJ Beaches May Leave Casinos Like Ocean Resort As Last Refuge
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New Jersey's smoking law bans smoking in most public places. If Gov. Phil Murphy signs a bill, casinos like Ocean Resort in AC may be one of the last bastions for smokers in NJ.

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PaddyPower Betfair completes US business merger

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PaddyPower Betfair completes US business merger
PaddyPower Betfair and FandDuel have confirmed the completed merger of their US businesses, creating the largest online sports destination in the US

Generation Axe at The Joint

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Generation Axe at The Joint
Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt and Tosin Abisi once again will join together to tour North America, making a stop at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas on Friday, 9 November.

Betsoft To Showcase New Generation Of iGaming At iGB Live

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At this year’s iGB Live! conference, visitors will have a unique opportunity to experience an entirely new generation of iGaming products and technologies that will cover a spectrum of three previously separate events – Amsterdam Affiliate Conference, iGaming Super Show and EiG. A new era of gaming will take place in Amsterdam from July 17th to July 20th, featuring renowned gaming businesses, investors, experts, and cutting-edge achievements in the industry, including Virtual Reality as well as head-on review of the emerging markets in LatAm.

Among the delegates from more than 100 countries and premium software exhibitors, one of the world’s premier aggregators of high-quality casino products, Betsoft Gaming, will also exhibit the next generation of betting offerings, including a preview of MaxQuest, genre-redefining game. New principles of RNG mechanics and revolutionary beginnings will be showcased to delegates behind closed doors, as two more months remain before the game’s official launch.

Visitors will also be acquainted with cross-game innovations such as the Trail System and VAULT, although the supplier has also announced further expansion of its extremely popular Slots3TM catalog. The exhibition of new games will include two intense arcades – The Golden Owl of Athena and Dragon Kings. Both releases represent an atmospheric journey to ancient empires of Greece and China, followed by a tiered jackpot mechanic.

Finally, Betsoft Gaming will showcase at the stand M14 on either July 18th or July 19th, so booking a meeting in advance is recommended. In case you’re attending iGB Live! make sure to pay them a visit and see why the group is considered one of the iGaming industry’s leading operators. Thanks to the groundbreaking Slots3TM banner, the company has elevated players’ expectations and incorporated the meaning of 3D into a deeply engaging slots gameplay with extraordinary audio-visual experience more typical of modern action-hero movies than casino games.

Source:

“Betsoft Brings a New Era in Gaming to iGB Live! 2018”, betsoft.com, July 9, 2018.

Tuesday, July 10, 2018

UK mobile banks now allow customers to block gambling related transactions

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UK mobile banks now allow customers to block gambling related transactions
In a bid to tackle problem gambling related issues, mobile banks have now introduced measures that would allow customers to block any gambling related transactions