iGaming

Online gaming solutions provider NetEnt has signed a license agreement with global interactive entertainment and technology company Amaya, the owner of the world’s most renowned poker brand, PokerStars. The agreement will see NetEnt supply desktop and mobile games to the PokerStars brand in New Jersey, USA. Amaya is an existing customer of NetEnt in Europe.  NetEnt has signed yet another important …

StakeLogic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Greentube and part of Novomatic Interactive, has sealed a content agreement with Unibet, and will supply a selection of its premium content to launch on Unibet’s websites. The interactive unit of Greentube specialises in the development and sub licensing of 3D HTML5 casino games. They are in the business of developing and licensing software …

The Rank Group is pleased to announce that it has successfully launched its new digital platform supplied by Bede Gaming.  The new platform is now operating across both Mecca and Grosvenor digital sites and mobile apps, with Rank’s Spanish brand, Enracha, due to launch later in the calendar year.  Commenting on the platform launch, Henry Birch CEO of the Rank …

Gaming operator 32Red has posted a record revenue performance for 2015 with a 52% increase in net gaming revenues for the year – however its figures have been blunted by a £4.8m point of consumption tax bill. The firm saw 35% increase in its core 32Red revenues to £41.7m, a 54% jump in its Italian business to £1.7m and a …

Software supplier Lottotech has agreed a deal to extend its online lottery reach through a distribution and services deal with specialised omni-channel platform provider Mediatech Solutions. The partnership will see Mediatech bolster its lottery product offer by integrating Lottotech’s agile software to its extensive igaming product inventory.  Among the features included in the deal are Lottotech’s advanced marketing instruments, player lifecycle …

Manila and Isle of Man sports betting operator Dafabet has confirmed the appointment of Comtrade Gaming as its igaming platform provider. Dafabet will integrate Comtrade Gaming’s iCore gaming platform provisions as its core solution.  The iCore system will include a full suite of player management services, back-office capabilities and data intelligence functions. Comtrade will now be a core supplier to …

UK payments provider Worldpay Group PLC has reported pre-tax profits of £19 million for its maiden results announcement on the FTSE 100 index. Its full-year 2015 results see Worldpay, reverse its 2014 losses of £47 million. Worldpay, one of the leading payment providers for the igaming/betting sectors, floated on the London Stock Exchange in October 2015. The company announced that …

Frankfurt XETRA listed European lottery broker ZEAL Network SE (formerly MyLotto24) has announced that it will write down its venture investment in UK lottery games operator Geonomics Ltd. Updating the market, ZEAL governance detailed that it had reviewed Geonomics growth viability and concluded that it could no longer support its investment in the business. ZEAL’s write down will see the …

Bloomberg Business News has reported that Amaya Inc CEO David Baazov may look to partner with outside investors in order to fulfil his proposed management takeover of the firm. At present Amaya Inc has appointed a special committee advised by Barclays Capital to review Baazov’s CAD $21 per common share cash offer. Issuing a corporate statement this week, Amaya’s board …

GamCrowd has announced that Athens-based live pool betting product provider Playventure is the winner of this year’s Pitch ICE competition. Playventure beat 13 other start-up competitors to this year’s title. Each took part in the GamCrowd show at ICE Totally Gaming at the ExCel in early February, taking to the stage to talk to event attendees about their business idea. Alongside the winner, the …