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The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) have delayed the fourth license for the National Lottery for the second time allowing more consideration for the applicants.The current contract lays with Camelot and will now be extended for a further six months. The fourth license is set to begin in February 2024. The second phase of the…
It was back in April 2021, when Caesars Entertainment bought out William Hill in a $4 billion deal, and since, Caesars made the decision to sell off all operations outside of the US.Hot on the heels of 888 Holdings, Betfred and Apollo Global Management are German Sports betting firm Tipico, the latest company rumoured to…
Pragmatic Play a leading content provider to the iGaming Industry has pulled out all the stops with their latest £1M Drop & Wins cash prize giveaway. The giveaway pays out each month until November 2021.The monthly cash prizes will be split into two pots, a £500K for online slot prizes and a £500K prize pot…
UK songwriter and musician James Arthur has admitted to spending upwards of £370 every few hours on gambling apps whilst lockdown commenced last year. The award-winning musician felt he’d ‘got carried away’ after the isolation of lockdown and social distancing.Lockdown AddictionsArthur revealed at the beginning of lockdown he became addicted to playing online poker on…
Starburst is a futuristic, space-themed video slot released by NetEnt back in 2012, and to date is the most popular title NetEnt has ever released. NetEnt is back with a sequel named Starburst XXXtreme.About Starburst XXXtremeThe popular futuristic space theme is back but is now enhanced with extreme volatility and additional features. These include Wilds,…
Although Scotland’s first minister Nicola Sturgeon is moving the country to level zero from today, in a bizarre move she has implemented a 12 pm curfew on hospitality venues despite an earlier report clearly states hospitality venues are safe.Casinos at RiskThe Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has urged Nicola Sturgeon to rethink the decision as…
Lightning Box has unveiled a brand-new, innovative mechanic named Waysfecta in their debut slot Enchanted Waysfecta. The new slot title is now live for a short period with White Hat Gaming before its global network release on July 28th.About Enchanted WaysfectaInspired by the Nutcracker Ballet, the beautifully designed slot features a beautiful female, an owl,…
Stuart Kenny co-founded Paddy Power over 30 years ago and likes nothing more than having the odd bet. After making his first successful bet on Nixon resigning in 1974 he admits he still enjoys a flutter now and again.”So Far Behind”However, in an interview for Irelands Prime Time, Mr. Kenny is concerned the Irish gambling…
Software giant Microgaming is anticipating a hot month in July as they prepare to showcase a bunch of brand-new titles from both content partners and independent studios.Innovative Titles in AbundanceKicking off on the 6th July, Elven Gold developed by Just for the Win exclusively for Microgaming is a mysterious, enchanting slot played on 5 reels…
2020 was a year most of us want to forget but it did not dampen the spirits of the team at IGT. They came out on top at the Global Gaming Awards in London after walking away with “Casino Supplier of the Year”.Difficult Year during 2020The commitment by the team towards its customers is apparent…
Swedish software giant Play N Go has released a unique new title Pack & Cash where players work hard in a packing department for a delivery warehouse company for prizes of up to 10,000x the bet.Unique ConceptAdding to an already huge, diverse portfolio of games, Pack & Cash is a new, unique concept where a…
Award-Winning content provider Pragmatic Play is celebrating the UK’s first National Bingo Day with a two-day free bingo giveaway.National Bingo DayNational Bingo Day as the name suggests is a celebration of the great game of bingo. From 2021, the National Bingo Day will now be recognised in the UK. Bingo is one of the most…
After the successful takeover of William Hill by Caesars Entertainment, the US casino operator is looking at offloading the retail arm of William Hill which includes 1,400 UK high street outlets.Sell-Off Retail OutletsIf successful, Caesars could raise as much as £1.5 billion in revenue from the sale of the retail outlets in the UK and…
Mega Moolah is one of the most famous progressive jackpot slot titles to date. Developed by Microgaming Moolah has created a plethora of millionaires in its reign of 15 years.Latest WinnerAnd again, on the 4th June 2021, a lucky Optibet customer triggered the famous progressive jackpot and won a top prize of €6,597,136.10 making him…
Aspire Global, the B2B platform provider has struck a deal with online sports and casino operator Stake.com to power its forthcoming entry into the UK market.Stake.comStake.com launched back in 2017 and is operated by Medium Rare N.V. Operating under a Curacao license, Stake.com provides a full range of sports betting and casino solutions through its…
After the dire consequences of the impact of the Covid-19 restrictions placed upon the country over the last 15 months, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission has just released its ‘Impact Report’ on gambling behaviours.3% Rise in GGYIn April 2021, the report suggests uptake of 3% in Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) of £560 million compared to…
Leading software giant Microgaming, in collaboration with a wealth of exclusive content partners is set to make this June sizzle with the release of an abundance of new slot titles.Divine DiamondsOn June 1st, Northern Lights Gaming released their second exclusive title with Microgaming Divine Diamonds. The slot comes with free spins, re-spins, and the EpicStrike…
Live dealer games are becoming increasingly popular, and lately, we’ve seen many popular games given a live dealer makeover. These include Buffalo Blitz live, Monopoly Live, and Adventures Beyond Wonderland.Gonzo’s Treasure HuntAnother firm favorite to join the growing list of live dealer games is Gonzo from the popular NetEnt slot Gonzo’s Quest. Gonzo’s Treasure Hunt…
Pragmatic Play a leading content provider has had another busy month delivering a plethora of top titles. The latest release takes you to a place where magical concoctions are created in The Magic Cauldron: Enchanted Brew.About The Magic Cauldron: Enchanted BrewPragmatic has gone all out with this new release, excellent visuals coupled with engaging gameplay…
Isle of Man software giant Microgaming has struck two more content deals this week with Reno-based Gold Coin Studios and Portuguese Solverde Group.Gold Coin StudiosGold Coin Studios is a relatively new company after launching in 2018 but has already supplied a host of Microgaming platform content. Their debut slot title Arthur’s Gold released in July…
