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 …

Lotus F1 Team will feature the branding of online entertainment company Interwetten Sports for this week’s Hungarian Grand Prix. The sports betting provider has taken the prestigious sidepod placement for their promotion, as the team tackles the tortuous twists of the Hungaroring in the final race before the summer shutdown. Matthew Carter, Lotus F1 Team CEO said: “We are delighted …

The Queen’s Estimate filly, winner of last year’s Ascot Gold Cup, has tested positive for banned substance morphine. The British Horseracing Authority said that a number of post-race samples obtained from recent meets have found, upon analysis of the ‘A’ samples, to have morphine, prohibited under raceday regulations. Although permitted for use in-training, five horses have so far tested positive for alleged race day breaches. The …

Melbourne newspaper The Age reports that the AFL will consider a new gambling partnership, once their existing Tabcorp deal expires. It’s believed that BetEasy or William Hill Australia could be lined up to replace the wagering and gaming giant, whose brands include the likes of TAB in NSW and Victoria. However, Chief Operating Officer Craig Nugent believes the firm is in a strong position to extend the contract beyond 2015, with rumours …

UFC Fight Night Dublin proved to be a major coup for bookmakers and TV audiences, with Conor McGregor’s bout becoming the highest rated sports event on 3e. Paddy Power said the series, which returned to the capital’s O2 Arena after a five year absence, was their biggest ever turnover on a UFC event by a country mile, aided by McGregor’s involvement. PR Manager Feilim MacAnIomaire commented: “UFC has been …

Irish horseracing industry statistics for the first half of 2014 report improvement across many areas with yearly increases in bloodstock sales, racecourse attendances, new owners, Tote turnover and prize-money. However, the number of active owners remains a concern, according to Horse Racing Ireland.Bloodstock sales at public auction grew for the fifth consecutive time with turnover up by almost 42 per cent …

XLMedia expects to report record revenues from the first half of 2014, a trading update reveals. The digital marketing service provider experienced strong levels of growth in its core channels and from its new media platforms including mobile and social media. Overall performance is in line with market expectations, although strong growth was underpinned by leading Scandinavian markets, as well as …

A survey of gambling operators and treatment providers has shown a consensus regarding the priorities for improving self-exclusion as a harm minimisation tool. The study, which surveyed perspectives from industry operators, has been published today by the Responsible Gambling Trust. It found that the majority of respondents from gaming businesses believe the industry needs to ensure self-exclusion is irrevocable within the …

Asian handicap gaming group SBOBET has strenuously denied allegations linking its name to a Wei Seng Phua, one of eight people arrested in the US for illegal online sports betting on the World Cup. His detention came after the FBI and the Nevada Gaming Control Board seized computer and electronic equipment in Caesars Palace, a luxury strip establishment on the Las Vegas Boulevard. However, amid recent speculation that …

West Brom have bolstered their survival chances with a host of shrewd summer signings and sponsorship deals ahead of the upcoming 2014/15 Premier League season. Online sportsbook providers 666Bet and bet365 have been unveiled as premium club partners. The Baggies, who finished one place above the relegation zone in May, announced the partnerships on their official website. 666Bet has been welcomed as the club’s platinum Asian gaming partner. …