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Inspired Gaming provider of virtual sports gambling content developer has unveiled its new game ‘Rush Boxing’ in partnership with heavyweight boxing legend Iron Mike Tyson. The games developer announced that it will debut its feature title at the upcoming G2E Vegas expo (29th Sep – 1st Oct) on stand 3230. Rush Boxing sees Inspired extent its sports portfolio which includes virtual basketball, …

IGT lottery subsidiary GTECH corporation has announced that it has been granted a four year extension of its services agreement with the Nebraska Lottery. The lottery services and provisions agreement will be extended until June 30 2021. Under the terms of the extension, the Company will provide additional lottery equipment to the Nebraska Lottery, including Altura®GT1200 lottery terminals, AccuTherm® Ultra printers, …

New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone has urged for a congressional hearing to review the legality of fantasy sports operators targeting US consumers. Pallone who supported New Jersey’s failed attempt to legalise sports betting in licensed gambling premises (casinos and racetracks), told US news sources that there appears to be little difference between sports wagering and popular fantasy sports products. “Fans …

Sportech governance has confirmed that it has allowed an extended deadline till 9 October, for Canadian gambling operator Contagious Gaming to table a takeover bid for its assets. The announcement of the extension, is the first communication made by Sportech on its potential takeover bid by Contagious Gaming which was first announced on 18 August. Entering discussions in August Contagious …

Concerns are mounting in the US regarding the increased coverage and promotion of daily fantasy sports (DFS) products throughout national TV broadcast networks. US sports viewers have witnessed a surge in advertisements promoting DFS brands in the build up to the start of the NFL 2015/16 season (start date 10 September). Labelled as a key operating period for the sector, …

In a joint partnership targeting the growing US daily fantasy sports market, gambling technology provider Sportech and marketing rewards platform Viggle Inc have teamed up to acquire MGT Capital Investments DraftDay product. The acquisition will see Sportech and Viggle combine operations and resources to create DraftDay Gaming Group. Sportech provider of betting and racing systems, views the joint partnership and …

Digital gaming systems and content provider Game Account Network has announced the it has re-branded its corporate assets to GAN, effective as of 9 September. The Company commences trading as ‘GAN’ immediately and will launch its new-look logo and design schema at today’s eGaming Review North America’s “Power50” Internet gaming conference at Pelican Hill hotel, Newport Beach, California. Giving further …

In its build up to the kick-off of the 2015/16 NFL season, daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator DraftKings has spent more on TV advertising than any other US company, according to data from media analysis software iSpot.TV It is estimated that the DFS operator has spent in the region of $24 million advertising on TV networks, promoting its campaign “Real …

Amaya Inc online poker subsidiary PokerStars has officially moved into the burgeoning US daily fantasy sports (DFS) market, with the launch of Starsdraft.com. Following its August announcement that it had acquired DFS operator Victiv for an undisclosed sum. Victiv’s online inventory has been re-branded to Starsdraft.com, ahead of the start of the 2015/16 NFL season, a key operational period for …

Irish racehorse and stud rights magnet John (JP) McManus is seeking to $5.2 million from the US government, claiming that gambling winnings of $17.5 million were wrongly taxed. McManus one of Ireland’s richest businessmen (ranked 12th richest Irishman according to the Sunday Times), has filed a federal claim with US courts, seeking to recover the money on gambling winnings made …