iGaming

The governance of online gambling operator Jackpotjoy Plc has stated that it is ‘encouraged’  by its H1 2017 results, having debuted on the London Stock Exchange last January following its corporate migration from the Toronto TSX. Closing a busy H1 2017 (period ending 30 June), Jackpotjoy the world’s largest online bingo achieved group revenues of £147 million up 13% on …

Frankfurt-listed European lottery operator Zeal Group has stated that it is confident in its international projects and investments having concluded a busy H1 2017 period Last week the digital lottery operator detailed ‘solid’ H1 2017 results, with the company reporting group revenues of €64 million combined with an operating EBIT of €7.9 million. Updating investors and stakeholders, Zeal governance stated …

Microgaming has declared its new purpose built HQ ‘open for business’, following the completion of the building’s construction on 31 July 2017. Developed adjacent to its existing office, its new Isle of Man HQ named ‘Sixty Two’ began construction in April 2015. The 5-storey office houses over 100 employees, with a unique sky bridge joining the new and existing building, …

Industry slots and content provider Pragmatic Play has confirmed the appointment of Harry Biring as its new Senior Business Development Manager. An industry veteran Biring will lead Pragmatic Play’s commercial team, having most recently served as a Senior Account Manager at Scientific Games Interactive Division. Yossi Barzely, Head of Business Development at Pragmatic Play, said: “Harry’s excellent track record in …

Updating the market, London AIM-listed industry mobile games and platform developer Gaming Realms Plc has confirmed that it has raised £1.1 million (before expenses) following its subscription of +10 million new shares. Priced at 0.10p each, Gaming Realms governance details that the new subscription represents approximately 3.8% of the firms existing share capital. Updating investors, Gaming Realms detailed that the …

GVC Holdings online poker subsidiary partypoker has concluded a set of enhancements to the look and feel of its product lobby and tables, having received feedback from a large segment of its players. Updating its player base, partypoker management stated that it wanted to ‘improve the player experience, especially for those playing longer poker sessions’. Notable changes to its poker …

Publishing its H1 2017 interim results, digital payments services provider Paysafe Group plc has reported an 11% increase in group revenues to $538 million. The leading industry payments provider, Paysafe is currently the subject of a £3 billion takeover deal by the combination of private equity firms CVC Capital and Blackstone (bid proposed on August 2017). Closing its H1 2017, …

Information provider for the iGaming market, iGaming Business has hailed this year’s iGaming Super Show a success, with a total of 4,718 delegates attending the four-day event at the Amsterdam RAI. The amount of delegates in attendance, was up 9% year-on-year and compared to last year, the number of operators and affiliates in attendance also rose sharply, up 16% on …

VSoftCo Sales Director Simon Westbury has outlined the company’s innovative new plans to appeal to both sports and casino players. Speaking at the iGaming Super Show, Westbury revealed plans for VSoftCo’s Spot the Ball, a virtual betting product which encompasses the well known concept of Spot the Ball with a combination of roulette and virtual football. The product has been …

Betfair has announced the arrival of the first cash-out slot, Colossus Fracpot to its New Jersey site. The site has partnered with gaming provider Game Account Network (GAN) and Colossus Bets, to provide the US market with its first experience of the cash-out market. Unlike traditional slots, Colossus Fracpot enables players to cash-out their position and bank profits in fractions after …