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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 …

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 …

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 …

Jersey eGaming received in excess of 100 enquiries in 21 days following the Island’s launch as an eGaming jurisdiction, with several licence applications already in process. In response to enquiries since its January launch, Jersey eGaming has been demonstrating how the eGaming industry has evolved since the ‘90s into a regulated, global, multi million-dollar business, and what Jersey can offer …

Online casino review portal AskGamblers.com has introduced Certificate of Trust which will aim to single out the best quality and most secure online casinos in the industry. Moreover, the industry review portal will prove that these carefully reviewed casinos are transparent, customer oriented and willing to solve any issues as quickly as possible. Igor Salindrija, CEO of AskGamblers, explains: “The …

Mansion Group has confirmed that five of its leading casino brands are set to exit the German online gambling market. The software and igaming provisions provider has withdrawn German online casino services for Mansion Casino, Slots Heaven, Les A Casino, Casino.com and Club777. The Playtech powered casino operator confirmed the closure of services for these five brands on 1 February. …

5-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield and new partner of award-winning sports betting and gaming provider, SBTech, will feature at the industry-leading company’s presentation at ICE Totally Gaming 2015, Feb 3-5, as part of the SBTech Stadium experience. The appearance comes ahead of a new deal that will see Evander ‘ TheReal Deal’ Holyfield stand as …

Software supplier SkillOnNet has announced the release of its updated mobile casino platform via its flagship European brand EUcasino and UK facing success SlotsMagic.co.uk. All licensees and white label customers will launch their mobile casinos throughout this week and next with a final global release date set for the first week of February. In a strong signal of intent just before ICE in London next week, SkillOnNet has …

Rank Group’s digital gaming division Rank Interactive has announced that it will migrate its core digital gaming platform from Openbet to new igaming supplier Bede Gaming. Rank announced its major development move in its H1 2014 report, as the operator looks to gain greater control and flexibility over its digital product platform. The deal with Bede Gaming will not affect …

International Game Technology ( IGT) has simultaneously launched Prowling Panther across all channels, with the title going live online and on mobile, in parallel with multiple locations of Genting Casinos and Grosvenor Casinos. Jungle-themed Prowling Panther, a resounding success in land-based casinos in other markets around the world, is the first title IGT has released concurrently across all three channels …