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London AIM-listed Gaming Realms has launched its new game title ‘Magic Mine’, stating that it has brought ‘the first genuine skill-based’ real-money game to the online casino market. Specifying its release, Gaming Realms details Magic Mine as a ‘match 3 symbols’ game in the mold of popular social games Gold Rush, Candy Crush and Zuma. Gaming Realms states that Magic …

Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) Chairman Barry Hearn has confirmed that bwin will be sponsors of the Grand Slam of Darts in Wolverhampton for the next two years. The Grand Slam of Darts, a cross-code event for both PDC and British Darts Organisation (BDO) players, was introduced in 2007 and sees 32 players competing across nine days, with a round-robin group …

As Prime Minister Theresa May is handed the right to ‘trigger Article 50’ by Parliament, beginning the negotiations for the UK to leave the European Union, Scotland’s SNP has begun to push for its ‘second referendum’ appeal. Declaring SNP’s political intent, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon stated that her party would seek for a government referendum approval between the autumn 2018-2019 …

The German Bundestag (lower house of parliament) has strengthened the nation’s code on match-fixing and sports corruption by introducing new laws that make it a ‘crime to conspire to fix sporting events’. Passing its new regulations which set tougher sentences for individuals found guilty of attempting to unlawfully influence an event, Bundestag laws may hand out sentences of up to …

From a giant sand castle to cheerleaders, superheroes, sporting superstars and one of the world’s strongest men, the exhibition at ICE Totally Gaming never ceases to amaze. With a total net space of 40,925 sqm, representatives of 67 jurisdictions and sovereign states, and in the presence of 42 accredited media organisations, piquing interest and standing out from the crowd at …

Ahead of the start of Cheltenham Festival 2017 (14-17 March), 32Red Sports has confirmed the appointment of star jockey Nico de Boinville as its latest ‘Official Racing Ambassador’. Champion Jockey Nico de Boinville, has won four times at Cheltenham, including  Gold Cup Victory in 2015 riding Coneygree. De Boinville joins 32Red Sports stable of racing experts including Paddy Brennan, Bryan …

Sky Bet Italia (Sky Betting & Gaming) has today confirmed that it will enhance its digital marketing campaigns and onsite player engagement services with Betgenius marketing provisions. Partnering with industry data, software and content specialist Betgenius, SkyBet.it will push to drive player engagement and personalised messaging as the operator seeks to expand its profile and coverage within the licensed Italian …

Champion Hurdle-winning jockey Noel Fehily has signed a deal to become brand ambassador for affiliate site Bet Bonus Code until the end of the 2016-17 National Hunt season. The 41-year-old, who has ridden more than 1,000 winners, will provide daily blogs throughout the Cheltenham Festival, where he is set to partner Buveur D’Air, Unowhatimeanharry and Neon Wolf. Fehily will then …

Betting on Football has demonstrated its pulling power amongst top football clubs in Europe by attracting representatives from clubs such as Leicester City, Liverpool, Manchester City, Celtic, VfL Wolfsburg, Arsenal, Chelsea, Rangers, Charlton Athletic, AC Milan, AS Roma, and organisations like La Liga and the Scottish Football Association. Representatives at #bofcon2017 will include Mark Davies, Head of New Business for reigning …