Playtech has announced the successful migration of online gaming operator Winner to its new multi-balance wallet as part of the supplier’s Information Management System (IMS). Playtech said that the new single wallet eliminates the use of multiple accounts for the various products, with players able to enjoy a borderless multi-product experience across all products they are playing including casino, bingo, …
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Casino and poker games developer Microgaming has unveiled two new online slots for July, Fish Party and RoboJack. Mike Hebden, Head of Casino Games, said: “Fish Party and RoboJack are both light-hearted, entertaining games which will appeal to a wide-ranging audience. Furthermore, both slots have a rich feature set with ample winning opportunities. We know that players want engaging bonus rounds …
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Research on the digital behaviour of football fans shows that 65 per cent of UK football followers use their mobile phones to keep tabs on World Cup happenings. The study, from mobile sports betting platform BETFUZE, reveals that nearly half will also watch games in pubs across the country, with England supporters backing their team financially. Betting operator Coral predicts …
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iGaming supplier Yoyougaming has announced the release of its inaugural game, Gold Dice, exclusively via the Odobo Marketplace, an integrated App Store. The business said that the oriental themed game will soon be live with both bet365 and Betfair. Managing Director Kevin Li said: “We created gold dice to appeal to the Asian and European markets. What we ended up …
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Online bookmaker 666Bet.com has stepped into the ring, penning a title sponsorship agreement with Queensbury Promotions for the long-awaited Derek Chisora v Tyson Fury rematch. The WBO World Heavyweight Championship Final Eliminator takes place at Manchester’s Phones 4u Arena on Saturday 26th July, and the company confirmed that a representative will be live on BoxNation during the event with the latest …
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Consumers are turning to their tablets and mobiles when betting online during the World Cup, according to new research from payment management firm Secure Trading. UK consumers were quizzed during England’s goalless draw with Costa Rica this week, and found that of those who had placed an online bet, 70% did so on a mobile device. Jens Bader, commercial director …
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In the second of three articles, about how businesses are using Google+, SBC’s Sam Cooke looks at the who and how in terms of which brands are (currently) the kings of Google+, and how they are best utilising the social tool. Read part 1 here. Who are the current frontrunners? Some of the best in the game right now are …
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Online operators in white listed jurisdictions who wish to get a local licence in the UK ahead of the implementation of the point of consumption (POC) regulations have been given a deadline to apply of the 16 September by the Gambling Commission. The deadline has been set because the Statutory Instrument (SI) regarding transitional arrangements has been laid in Parliament …
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The Polish Government drafted its first ever amendment on licensed online gambling. The amendment will look to be attached to Poland’s existing Gambling Act, and would remove various obstacles for foreign based sports betting and igaming operators to market products in the region. The amendment will remove existing legislations that require gambling companies to operate within Polish borders. This existing …
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Unibet‘s Head of UK sportsbook marketing & product Ed Nicholson is in Brazil enjoying the World Cup, but he found time to keep the folks in the UK updated on his escapades. Monday 23rd June 2014 As I walk along Ipanema Beach towards Copacabana Beach I quickly realise Rio is probably one of a few places in the world where …
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