FTSE listed GVC Holdings has moved to quickly revamp its new Georgian online gambling asset Crystalbet, announcing that it has launched its ‘comprehensive suite of casino content’ for its new digital property. Updating stakeholders, GVC’s development team has expanded Crystalbet’s entire casino suite adding +150 games titles, from leading industry suppliers including Yggdrasil, NetEnt and GVC’s in-house games studio. Delivering …
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Adjarabet adopts SBTech solution ahead of Armenia launch
Georgia headquartered operator Adjarabet has upgraded to a SBTech powered sportsbook, as the firm plans to extend its reach to a further regulated market. Strengthening its position within its home territory via the SBTech powered betting solution, Adjarabet detailed that it forms “part of an aggressive strategy of consolidating its dominant position in its core market.” A further enhancement …
Read More »Inaugural SBC Betting Forum provides Georgia market update
Former Adjarabet CMO Lasha Machavariani will provide an overview of gambling in the region of CIS and Georgia, the history behind the regulated market in the region, and an update on the major players and opportunities in the country at next week’s SBC Betting Forum. A long-term ambassador for SBC Global, Machavariani is one of 15 leading industry speakers taking to the stage in the inaugural …
Read More »Yggdrasil makes its move in Georgia with Adjarabet deal
Casino games provider Yggdrasil has continued to expand its global footprint after agreeing a deal with Adjarabet, the largest online operator in Georgia. The agreement will see Yggdrasil games made available in the jurisdiction for the first time, while Adjarabet will also gain access to BOOST™, Yggdrasil’s in-game promotional tools which enhance gamification via missions, tournaments and social sharing. Fredrik Elmqvist, CEO at …
Read More »Georgia launches tender process for new lottery operator
Updating the market, Georgia legislators have this week announced the launch of tender proposal process from lottery and igaming service providers to run its national lottery provisions. The Georgian government has asked interested parties to submit initial proposals for a ten-year contract, outlining multi-channel lottery services for retail and digital provisions. Detailing initial caveats for its tender process, the Georgian …
Read More »Vbet secures UK operator licence
Vivaro Betting Ltd, the operating company of Vbet has confirmed that it has been approved a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) ‘UK Remote Operating Licence’. Adhering to UKGC standards and practices, the Vivaro license Vbet brand will be able to legally offer its services to UK betting consumers. Vbet becomes the first BetConstruct powered bookmaker to receive a UK operator …
Read More »Melco drops Tbilisi casino project
Asian gambling investment firm MelcoLot Ltd has ended its Tbilisi (Georgia) casino project plans. Issuing a short statement leisure operator Melco International Developments (owner of MelcoLot), declared that it had failed to reach terms with land developers Dhabi Group Georgia. “Although every effort has been made to negotiate on the casino lease terms, the parties are unable to reach …
Read More »Promotional Analysis of Sky Bet’s Major Golf Offer
Jordan Spieth, Jason Day and Rory McIlroy are the current superstars of world golf. Having collected 5 of the last 8 major championships between them, the trio are expected to dominate again this year. Indeed, Sky Bet came straight in with a special market, offering inflated odds for the new ‘Big 3’ to land all four major titles between them …
Read More »FanDuel hits back after being told to ‘cease & desist’ in New York State
DraftKings and FanDuel have been dealt another regulatory blow in the US after New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman sent the two Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) operators cease-and-desist letters demanding that they stop ‘illegally accepting wagers in New York State’. Schneiderman’s actions come after his office conducted a one-month investigation into DFS which concluded that the daily contests are essentially …
Read More »Ukraine MPs discuss draft gambling law with industry
Members of the Ukrainian Pariment have discussed details on the latest draft gambling law in the country with members of the industry at the Ukrainian Gaming Congress. Invited members of Verkhovna Rada (Supreme Council) of Ukraine, namely Viktor Romanyuk and Gennadiy Krivosheya presented their draft bill on the state regulation of gambling in the country, which is just one of …
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