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Yu Songbo is considered to be one of the top 150 richest people in China and often frequented London’s most widely recognised Casino Les Ambassadeurs Club. However, the club is now embroiled in a high court battle to recoup more than £10 million from Mr. Yu after cheques he cashed with the casino bounced.In 2014,…
Irish republican and democratic socialist party Sinn Fein has called on the Irish Government to ban TV ads promoting gambling during the watershed and also lambasted the government for doing nothing to prevent gambling problems.Outlined ProposalsSinn Fein has clearly outlined a series of proposals to aid the industry’s regulation on addiction, recovery, and wellbeing according…
Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, has launched a summer version of its iconic Bingo Blast, played out on a sandy beach.Summer VibeBeachball Blastis the fun in the sun version of its originator, artfully designed to give you the vibes of a pleasant day at the beach, littered with palm trees, sailboats, starfish,…
Players at SkillOnNet Casinos such as PlayOJO, PlayMillion, and SpinGenie can access Red Rakes’s full suite of slots and video bingo games.Red Rake is the latest developer to provide SkillOnNet platforms with a huge portfolio of games popular with players around the globe. The addition of Red Rake’s suite of games will further bolster SkillOnNet’s…
We’re heading back to Westeros once again as Microgaming’s collaboration with Slingshot Studios presents the second instalment of branded slot Game of Thrones Power Stacks.About Game of Thrones Power StacksFans of the hit series Game of Thrones will be pleased to see the return of well-known characters Jon Snow, Sansa Sharp, the Night King, Tormund…
As the Gambling Act, 2005 faces ongoing review, government ministers are considering banning sports betting VIP schemes described in their own words as Immoral, and fuelled gambling addiction according to a Daily Mail report.’Not going far enough’The Gambling Act review, due to conclude later on this year has brought to light the impact VIP schemes…
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…
