Monthly Archives: June 2014

Microgaming hopes players go Fish

SBC News Microgaming hopes players go Fish

Casino and poker games developer Microgaming has unveiled two new online slots for July, Fish Party and RoboJack. Mike Hebden, Head of Casino Games, said: “Fish Party and RoboJack are both light-hearted, entertaining games which will appeal to a wide-ranging audience. Furthermore, both slots have a rich feature set with ample winning opportunities. We know that players want engaging bonus rounds …

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750% increase in mobile World Cup bets

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Research on the digital behaviour of football fans shows that 65 per cent of UK football followers use their mobile phones to keep tabs on World Cup happenings. The study, from mobile sports betting platform BETFUZE, reveals that nearly half will also watch games in pubs across the country, with England supporters backing their team financially. Betting operator Coral predicts …

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Gold Dice launched on Odobo marketplace

SBC News Gold Dice launched on Odobo marketplace

iGaming supplier Yoyougaming has announced the release of its inaugural game, Gold Dice, exclusively via the Odobo Marketplace, an integrated App Store. The business said that the oriental themed game will soon be live with both bet365 and Betfair. Managing Director Kevin Li said: “We created gold dice to appeal to the Asian and European markets. What we ended up …

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666bet sponsoring Chisora v Fury

SBC News 666bet sponsoring Chisora v Fury

Online bookmaker 666Bet.com has stepped into the ring, penning a title sponsorship agreement with Queensbury Promotions for the long-awaited Derek Chisora v Tyson Fury rematch. The WBO World Heavyweight Championship Final Eliminator takes place at Manchester’s Phones 4u Arena on Saturday 26th July, and the company confirmed that a representative will be live on BoxNation during the event with the latest …

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Operators given September 16 licence application deadline

SBC News Operators given September 16 licence application deadline

Online operators in white listed jurisdictions who wish to get a local licence in the UK ahead of the implementation of the point of consumption (POC) regulations have been given a deadline to apply of the 16 September by the Gambling Commission. The deadline has been set because the Statutory Instrument (SI) regarding transitional arrangements has been laid in Parliament …

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Ladbrokes revamps look & layout of retail betting shops

SBC News Ladbrokes revamps look & layout of retail betting shops

Ladbrokes is set to introduce new digital and experiential  features to all its UK retail stores, as the operator looks to revamp its high street offering for 2015. According to UK marketing news source – Marketing Week, Ladbrokes has been consulted by retail design agency FITCH London, with a view to differentiate itself from its retail betting competitors. The new …

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Poland to amend Gambling Act and allow foreign operators

SBC News Poland to amend Gambling Act and allow foreign operators

The Polish Government drafted its first ever amendment on licensed online gambling. The amendment will look to be attached to Poland’s existing Gambling Act, and would remove various obstacles for foreign based sports betting and igaming operators to market products in the region. The amendment will remove existing legislations that require gambling companies to operate within Polish borders. This existing …

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