Bitcoin gaming platform provider Coingaming.io has become the first ever licensed Bitcoin-only gaming platform to offer Microgaming Quickfire games. Integration with Quickfire, powered by Microgaming, provides operators that use the Coingaming Bitcoin only casino platform with access to over 400 games, which include games like Avalon II, Thunderstruck II, and branded content titles such as, The Dark Knight, The Dark …
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Online casino www.casinofloor.com has recruited Premier League footballer and former England Captain Rio Ferdinand to its team. Casinofloor MD Jack Mizel said: “This has been a long time in the planning and we’re very excited that this day is finally here. We are delighted to have such a world renowned sporting icon join our team.” Ferdinand added: “I’m really excited …
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Listed gaming operator Mr Green & Co is putting aside SEK 108 million (£11.5m) from its 2014 accounts in case it loses its Austrian tax dispute. Mikael Pawlo, outgoing CEO of Mr Green & Co, commented: “We contest the tax liability and are hopeful that our objections will be given due consideration.” While Mr Green Ltd operates from Malta and …
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Yggdrasil has launched its first pooled progressive jackpot, Joker Millions, which will be available to players from the end of February and comes with an expected fall out value of €1.3m. Joker Millions is billed as an exciting game – and not only when playing the jackpot spins. Unlike most online progressive jackpot slots, the base game has a deep …
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Vermantia has released four new multi-level instant win games to participating operators via the Odobo Marketplace. Vermantia’s new games have six levels and two bonus games for more ways to win. As players level up, they are able to cash out or embark on the next challenge with the risk and rewards increasing with each new stage. Players are able …
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NYX Gaming Group has entered a new regulated market as Iveriabet has launched with the NYX OGS and signed up for its NYX Poker product. Iveriabet, which is part of Casino Iveria, the Georgian land-based casino group took NYX OGS games live last week and will also take advantage of the NYX Poker product, formerly Ongame. This agreement will enable …
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Canadian online gambling operator Intertain Group announced on Thursday the acquisition of Gamesys in a deal estimated to be valued at $651 million (£426 million). The acquisition will see Intertain Group acquire Gamesys B2C assets, which will include leading UK online bingo brand jackpotjoy.co.uk, as Intertain Group seeks to expand its presence in the online gambling market. Intertain Group issued …
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New York based online gambling start-up Derby Games has closed a $6.5 million funding round. VC firm Bullpen Capital announced that it had contributed the majority of funding. The start-up specialises in virtual pari-mutual wagering for US consumers through its Derbyjackpots.com game, stated that it would use the raised funds to help it acquire top engineering and operational talent, in …
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Gaming Realms ‘Slingo Riches’ has been voted as ‘Game to Watch 2015’ by ICE 2015 conference delegates. The online and social gambling operator was awarded the title at the ICE 2015 ‘Game Design & Development’ focus conference. Gaming Realms pitched their game to a panel of industry judges comprised of Bruce Bale of Sky Betting and Gaming, Shane Stafford from …
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ICE Day 2 – Session -Insight & Analysis Vicenc Marti CEO of Akamon Games Spain and Latin America’s biggest social casino developer, gives ICE 2015 new insight into how to measure relevant user satisfaction in order for businesses to target optimal revenue generating customers. Marti details to the audience how quality control combined with consumer data and research should be leading …
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