888.com is set to become the launch sponsor of new UK TV channel Spike. The operator has signed an exclusive sponsorship deal to promote its igaming and sports betting services with the free to air TV Channel which is operated by Channel 5 and Viacom. 888.com brands will feature on Spike ‘s prime time schedule, popular programming on the channel …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has responded to the statement made by temporarily suspended operator 666Bet regarding its  customer withdrawals of funds. 666Bet have claimed that the UKGC’s actions were misleading their customers, as its operations would need to have their website up and running in order to process customer payments. “While the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have stated that …

Frank Luntz, the President of Luntz Global, will offer attendees at GiGse next week an insight into how they can reach out to the public more effectively, according to former US Congressman Jon Porter. Luntz will be the keynote speaker on Monday at the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco, California, where he will discuss ‘Reinventing the narrative to communicate the iGaming vision …

As CEO and founder of BetVIP, the world’s first licensed bitcoin-only sportsbook and poker gaming site, I have grown a business operating in a currency that was initially unknown to many, but is now part of one of the most exciting developments in sports and betting in recent years. When I first encountered bitcoin, I was struck by the vast …

Igaming technology and platform provider EveryMatrix has announced the appointment of Richardt Funch as lead Nordic Sales Manager, as the provider looks to extend its presence and services in the Scandinavian market. Funch has over 17 years’ experience in online gambling focusing on Scandinavian operations, having worked as Danish Country Manager for Ladbrokes (2002 -2013) and having further held senior …

Patrick Jay, the former Director of Trading for the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), has told a United Nations Congress on Crime that the global sports betting market is estimated to be worth up to $1 trillion. Addressing the UN conference in Doha on match fixing, Jay noted that the vast majority of sports betting wagers were generated illegally, and …

Touchbet ltd owner Magnus Hedman has been confirmed as the majority buyer of Pinnacle Sports, as his new enterprise looks to extend its presence within the European sports betting market. Pinnacle Sports CEO Paris Smith revealed to industry news source EGR Magazine that Hedman had become the company’s majority shareholder. The CEO stated that the company felt no pressure to …

Payment provider SafeCharge has furthered its services for the online gambling market, by announcing a payments supplier partnership with igaming platform and provisions provider TAIN. The two parties will begin to offer joint online payment solutions to TAIN network white label partners. TAIN will be granted access to SafeCharge’s network of alternative payment methods, giving its white label partners further …

Bitcoin focused igaming software provider Coingaming.io has announced the integration of Microgaming Quickfire games content to its mobile gaming platform. Coingaming.io’s platform will become the first Bitcoin igaming specialist provider to offer Microgaming content on its verticals. The addition of Microgaming Quickfire titles will see Coingaming.io extend its current mobile games portfolio. The suppliers white label solution will further offer …

Temporarily suspended online betting operator 666Bet has issued a statement addressing its customer withdrawal issues. The operator who had been operationally suspended by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), wished to calm concerns regarding outstanding customer balances. This week a group of angry 666Bet customer filed a petition on campaign site Change.org demanding that the bookmaker to pay back outstanding customer …