Toronto listed Intertain Group has confirmed the completion of its £425 million acquisition of UK Gamesys operations. Intertain will inherit all Gamesys brands including leading online bingo and games operator Jackpotjoy and subsidiary brands Virgin Games, Botemania (Spain) and Starspins. In February Intertain had moved on its acquisition intentions for Gamesys, by putting forward a $650 million deal for all …

European Malta based igaming and sports betting operator Betsson AB has confirmed that it has been granted a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) operational license. The operator will continue to service the UK betting market through its Betsafe sportsbook and Mr Smith igaming brands. Betsson AB governance were pleased to announce the conformation of its UKGC license approval, the operator stated …

NetPlay TV operator of interactive casino brands Jackpot247 and SuperCasino has confirmed that it has extended its broadcast partnership with Channel 5 UK. The new extension to its Channel 5 broadcast slots will continue till 2018. NetPlay TV senior management were pleased to continue its partnership with Channel 5, stating that TV operator was a core part of its unique …

The NBA will provide its perspective on the evolving US sports betting sector at GiGse later this month in San Francisco, California. Dan Spillane, the NBA’s Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, will feature in a session entitled ‘understanding the evolving stance of sports leagues on legalization of sportsbetting’. The session will take place on Tuesday, April 21 from 10.00-10.45. GiGse will …

With the majority of European football leagues entering their final stages, Grand National horse racing and Formula 1 season in full swing April will no doubt prove to be a crucial month for Bet Advisor tipsters. Having refreshed themselves over the Easter holiday break, Bet Advisor tipsters are now back in action and targeting peak form. Bet Advisor’s first full …

With the UK General Election voting day less than a month away, bookmaker Boylesports has published in-depth data into their General Election betting markets. At present it appears that the Conservative Party have the upper as they head the betting at 2/5 to win the most seats. Labour Party are next at 7/4 with UKIP and Liberal Democrat’s all but out …

Casino 36 operators of Wolverhampton’s Rubicon Casino has confirmed the purchase of the former Dorchester Club, the premises which sits next to its casino. The operator has applied to Wolverhampton City Council for permission of an extension, which will allow for the creation of a super casino. Wolverhampton City Council have so far shown support for the project, Councillor Peter …

Klass DiJkhoff the newly placed Nederland’s Secretary of State Justice, has stated that he will ensure that the progression of online gambling licensing and regulation continues under his term. DiJkhoff appointment follows last months forced retirement of Fred Teeven, the creator of the Nederland’s online gambling bill. Teeven announced his retirement after being accused of misleading parliament over a 2001 …

Having confirmed a $250 million investment venture by Walt Disney Co, daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has further announced that it has extended and expanded its partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB). The expansion of services and promotion sees DraftKings host co-branded exclusive daily fantasy games. MLB will further boost its association with the operator by offering players exclusive prizes …

Ahead of this week’s Aintree Grand National (9-11 April), Paddy Power has launched a set of viral videos featuring legendary jockey Ruby Walsh. The viral videos follow Ruby Walsh as he prepares to ride the Grand National. Walsh who comes fresh from winning four Cheltenham Festival races last month, Walsh will be riding Ballycasey who the majority of bookmakers have …