The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the membership applications of five new companies, bringing the trade group comprised of the world’s leading gaming suppliers to a total of 143 members. The new AGEM members are: Asimex Global, based in Mexico City, offers a wide variety of logistics and international trade …

Finland’s national gaming operator has launched today with Playtech’s cutting-edge live casino solution located in its own purpose-built studio within its Espoo headquarters and featuring a new presenter concept. RAY (Raha-Automaattiyhdistys – Slot Machine Association Finland) has further extended its existing long-term relationship with Playtech and launched unlimited Blackjack, Blackjack and Roulette tables. The initial launch includes Playtech web version …

The UK Government is set to launch a ten week consultation into the possible reform of the horseracing levy. UK sports minister Helen Grant, had asked the government to review the current framework of the levy, stating that it had been in need of a review and possible reform for some time. Grant commented “”Horseracing and betting have grown together …

Manchester sports betting operator, Betfred has announced the launch of a new multi channel / muti content marketing campaign, created by new creative agency Brothers and Sisters. The new campaign named ‘the dudes’ will replace the existing Betfred “you’ll love a bit of Betfred” campaign, as Betfred look to promote it’s sports betting offers to a new audience. The campaign …

Former Mr Green Chief Marketing Office Henrik Svensson, has been hired by European sports betting operator Betclic Everest, to oversee development marketing and commercial projects. Betclic informed staff this week, that Svensson would be joining Betclic’s commercial and marketing division on 1 September. Svensson, will work between Everest Betclic offices in Malta and London. Svensson will be tasked with helping …

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has found Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd (Camelot) in breach of its licence to operate the National Lottery and has imposed a financial penalty of £100,000, following the initial miscalculation and subsequent communication and publication of an incorrect National Lottery Lotto jackpot prize amount in October 2013. After a full investigation, and taking account of representations …

Igaming software supplier Playtech reported a strong opening  half to 2014, with revenues up 21% to €214.4 million (£171 million). The software supplier reported further good news, with adjusted EBITDA up 28% year on year to €98 million (£77.9 million) The strong financial performance by the software and igaming services supplier, will see them pay a special dividend of £100m. …

Paddy Power’s operating profit fell by 14% to €60.1 millon (£47.83 million) during the first half of the 2014, the betting and gaming operator stated that it had been hit a run of unfavourable results. The operator stated that despite a poor first half to 2014, it expected a stonger second performance, despite an €11m headwind from product fees, new …

Las Vegas based sports betting operator Affinity Gaming have announced the appointment of  Michael Silberling as Chief Executive Officer. Michael Silberling,  succeeds David Ross, effective immediately, has also been named a member of the Board of Directors ). Mr. Silberling joins Affinity from a senior leadership position at Caesars Entertainment Corporation, formerly known as Harrah’s Entertainment Inc., with more than …

The UK Advertising Standard Authority (ASA) has reprimanded Ladbrokes for causing offence by displaying an advert for betting exchange subsidiary Betdaq in which Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue is wearing a Betdaq purple and white football shirt. The advert which ran during this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil, was displayed on the Betdaq.com website, and featured the …