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Paysafecard predicts major trends for 2016

SBC News Paysafecard predicts major trends for 2016

Members of Paysafe Group PLC, paysafecard, have predicted that prepaid payments will grow in importance and market share in 2016, as more and more people ask for quick, safe and convenient payment methods. This applies in particular to online purchases, especially for small amounts, when buying digital goods. The growing concerns about the risks that come with passing on credit …

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Casumo adds Microgaming content via Quickfire

SBC News Casumo adds Microgaming content via Quickfire

Based in Malta, Casumo is an online casino which has added new gaming content courtesy of Microgaming and Quickfire. Founded in 2012 Casumo offers both social and real money gaming. Casumo spokesperson Andreas Vickman said of the news: “We are pleased to be live with the games offered by Microgaming. This addition will be appreciated by our players and it will strengthen …

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CashBet appoints David da Silva as Commercial Director

SBC News CashBet appoints David da Silva as Commercial Director

CashBet has announced the global expansion of its enterprise licensing business with the appointment of David da Silva as Commercial Director. Based in London, da Silva will focus on license sales of the CashBet mobile-first iGaming platform to real-money gaming publishers. The company was founded in 2012 and has headquarters in California. David has a complex understanding of the real-money iGaming …

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Inspired launches 7 new HTML5 games for mobile and online

SBC News Inspired launches 7 new HTML5 games for mobile and online

Inspired, a leading provider of Virtual Sports, Mobile Games and SBG Video Lottery, has announced the recent launch of seven new HTML5 mobile games. The following games, which are already proving popular amongst players, will be available to all Inspired operators, including William Hill, Gala Coral and Bet365: Centurion: Set in ancient Rome, this omni-channel bonus game features the lovable Centurion …

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Betdigital expands team

SBC News Betdigital expands team

Digital content and systems supplier Betdigital has announced that it has bolstered its team and added five new team members. The company, founded in 2011, has produced gaming content for the likes of William Hill, Ladbrokes, Sky Bet and many more. With an increase in demand for 2016 Betdigital has recruited four HTML5 developers and one mathematician. Heath Samples, Betdigital CEO …

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NYX Slot ‘Sky Millions’ pays out £2.4 million on Sky Vegas

SBC News NYX Slot ‘Sky Millions’ pays out £2.4 million on Sky Vegas

Digital content and technology supplier NYX Gaming Group (NYX) has announced that one lucky casino player enjoyed a post Christmas treat after winning £2,389,933 on ‘Sky Millions’. The Sky Millions slot is a variant of the Millionaires Club progressive jackpot game. It recently joined NYX’s portfolio after the acquisition of Cryptologic. Following this win on December 27th, the jackpot fell to £175,000 but has since …

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Amaya Inc settles PokerStars Italian tax dispute

SBC News Amaya Inc settles PokerStars Italian tax dispute

Toronto listed Amaya Inc has confirmed that it has paid €5.9 million (£4.3 million) as a final settlement to the Italian tax authorities. The settlement relates to subsidiary PokerStars ongoing tax dispute with Italian regulators, which had seen the firm investigated by the Guardia di Finanza (Italian Financial Police) in 2015. Italian gambling regulators had claimed that PokerStars had approximately …

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Realistic Games appoints Robert Lee as Commercial Manager

SBC News Realistic Games appoints Robert Lee as Commercial Manager

British slots and table games provider Realistic Games has moved to strengthen its commercial team with the appointment of Robert Lee as Commercial Manager.  The former Gala Coral and Ladbrokes employee will work alongside the Berkshire-based company’s commercial director Andy Harris. His recruitment from fellow supplier IGT, where he managed their bingo product, will help Realistic ahead of next month’s …

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Syriza seeks Greek online gambling reform

SBC News Syriza seeks Greek online gambling reform

The Greek Syriza government are reported to want to introduce a new licensing regime for online gambling operators, in a bid to restructure the country’s failed industry framework. Last week Greek Deputy Finance Minister Tryfon Alexiadis informed the Hellenic Parliament that Syriza would proceed with reforming Greece’s licensing regime aiming to offer new licenses to international gambling operators seeking to enter …

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