Paddy Power has revealed that some personal information relating to 649,055 customers was compromised during a cyber attack on their IT system four years ago. The Irish bookmaker is contacting certain clients in relation to what it deems “an historical data breach”. However, the group said no financial information or passwords were compromised in the incident and customers’ accounts are …

Sports operator France Pari recorded revenues of €9 million (£7.1m) during the first six months of 2014, with sales doubling from the same period last year. The group said the FIFA World Cup brought additional growth of 30 per cent, with revenues of €1.2 million (£1m). Sportsbetting grew by 108 per cent, while stacks reached €8 million (£6.4) for S1 …

Williams Interactive has announced the launch of two new games, YAHTZEE online slots, and social casino game, Gold Fish Casino Slots. YAHTZEE is the first Hasbro game addition to its Game Server library of authentic Vegas-style and UK-favourite casino games, with the launch made possible as a result of the brand licensing agreement between Scientific Games and Hasbro. The game itself is based on a …

The Responsible Gambling Trust has thanked volunteers who raised more than £50,000 for the charity on its latest fundraising expedition. A team of 21 volunteers trekked the Sahara Desert in March to raise funds for the UK’s leading funder of research, education and treatment of problem gambling. They have so far raised £52,000 with donations still being made. The organisation’s …

The Advertising Standards Authority has warned Ladbrokes after an online sales promotion breached several articles of its CAP Code. The independent regulator and watchdog said the ad, which stated “UP TO £500! IN FREE BETS ON LADBROKES EXCHANGE”, did not make the extent of the commitment and limitation clear. In order to receive the maximum of £500 free bets, the …

The Australian Wagering Council has hit out at Racing NSW for implementing new minimum bet rules on wagering service operators. The group, which called for a freeze on the proposal last month, said the condition means online bookmakers will stand to lose a minimum amount on any single fixed odds wager on NSW Thoroughbred races, and criticised the policy as …

The 2014 Galway summer festival gets underway on Monday, with Ballybrit expected to draw more than 150,000 racing enthusiasts and punters during the seven day gala.A report commissioned by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association last year, found that the festival is one of the largest in the world based on attendances and heightened media exposure, contributing millions to the local and national economy. Several Galway hotels sponsor …

Horse Racing Ireland has released next year’s fixture list, with the total number of meetings remaining unchanged at 349. The key points and changes are as follows: Leopardstown’s two-day meeting in January has been split up so that the fixtures will now be run on successive Sundays (18th & 25thJanuary), with the Boylesports Handicap Hurdle the feature race on Sunday 18th and the BHP Insurance …

Online and mobile games developer Playtech has extended its partnership with MSC Cruises, which has ordered the Neon Casino Management System for its newest ship, MSC Preziosa. The software is an enterprise-level system for land-based gaming operators, designed to cover a range of gambling operations. Neon is integrated with the ships’ Fidelio Cruise property management system, enabling guests to use their room key to charge …