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NYX Gaming Group has snapped up the Chartwell Technology and Cryptologic businesses from Amaya via a share purchase agreement valued at CA$150,000,000 (£80.8m). The transaction is anticipated to close before the end of the third quarter of 2015 and is subject to financing and other customary closing conditions. Amaya said that the sale is consistent with its previously announced plan …

Interactive igaming operator NetPlay TV posted its 2014 full year results recording an adjusted EBITDA decline of 30% to £3.6 million (FY 2013: £5.2 million). A tough 2014 had seen the operator record a higher operational and administrative expenses. Netplay TV who on Thursday had announced a broadcast partnership extension with Channel 5 UK, recorded its first year of losses, …

Amaya has reiterated that it believes the company has done nothing wrong after a Quebec court’s decision to lift the publication ban on the redacted warrant and supporting affidavit for the search of various entities, including Amaya, in mid-December 2014 by Quebec’s securities regulator AMF. The searches were related to the AMF’s investigation into trading in Amaya securities leading up …

European igaming operator Cherry Gaming has partnered with affiliate and player acquisition specialist Game Lounge to launch Scandinavian focused online casino  SveaCasino.com, forming Cherry Gaming first white-label igaming partnership The new casino features a wide range of top class content from some of the world’s leading suppliers and will be targeting the Scandinavian market. the launch of Sveacasino.com comes after …

Toronto listed Intertain Group has confirmed the completion of its £425 million acquisition of UK Gamesys operations. Intertain will inherit all Gamesys brands including leading online bingo and games operator Jackpotjoy and subsidiary brands Virgin Games, Botemania (Spain) and Starspins. In February Intertain had moved on its acquisition intentions for Gamesys, by putting forward a $650 million deal for all …

NetPlay TV operator of interactive casino brands Jackpot247 and SuperCasino has confirmed that it has extended its broadcast partnership with Channel 5 UK. The new extension to its Channel 5 broadcast slots will continue till 2018. NetPlay TV senior management were pleased to continue its partnership with Channel 5, stating that TV operator was a core part of its unique …

Klass DiJkhoff the newly placed Nederland’s Secretary of State Justice, has stated that he will ensure that the progression of online gambling licensing and regulation continues under his term. DiJkhoff appointment follows last months forced retirement of Fred Teeven, the creator of the Nederland’s online gambling bill. Teeven announced his retirement after being accused of misleading parliament over a 2001 …

UK focused igaming operator bgo Entertainment has announced that reality TV star, DJ and billionaire heiress Paris Hilton is set to front its new UK TV advertising campaign. Hilton will promote BGO.com online casino services alongside long-time BGO sponsored celebrity Verne Troyer, best-known as Mini-Me from the Austin Powers movies. The operator’s new UK advertising campaign is set to go …

Lotteriinspektionen Sweden’s gambling regulator is set to introduce new policies and measures which will toughen the country’s advertising code with regards to online gambling products. The regulator and the Ministry of Finance have proposed a set of amendments to the nations gambling framework, the ‘Lottery Law’ designed to crack down on unlicensed online gambling operators targeting Swedish consumers. The new …

bwin.party bingo and games subsidiary Foxy Bingo has launched new UK casino portal FoxyCasino.com. Foxy Casino will offer UK players over 150 popular igaming titles such as Rainbow Riches and Millionaire Genie. The new casino vertical will further offer personalised CRM and VIP rewards to engage top players. Foxy Casino will utilise the popular Foxy Bingo character and brand Foxy …