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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…
Relax gaming the developer of award-winning games has recently released their swashbuckling new title Sails of Fortune. Sail across the seven seas in this pirate-inspired adventure collecting a whole host of treasures along the journey.About Sails of FortuneThe action takes place on 5 reels with 243 ways to win. The main bonus feature in the…
Pragmatic Play has struck a long-term partnership deal with long-established online casino 32Red to supply its propriety and slots portfolio live in the UK market.The developer is an industry veteran and supplies many established operators worldwide. 32Red customers will now benefit from a plethora of award-winning titles including The Hand of Midas.32Red32Red began its journey…
It’s been a long time coming but finally, after Monday’s press briefing UK’s PM Boris Johnson announced the next step of the roadmap of opening up indoor entertainment attractions and this includes casinos and bingo halls.Reopening 17th May 2021Along with Boris Johnson’s announcement, Scottish Minister Nicola Sturgeon also confirmed on May 17th, the next phase…
Software giant Microgaming has announced they will release no less than 12 new titles this month from its plethora of exclusive content partners. Two have already launched Serengeti Gold developed exclusively by Just for the Win and 10,000 Wishes from Alchemy Gaming.New Titles This MayAncient Fortunes: Poseidon Megaways developed by Triple Edge Studios is due…
With the Successful acquisition of William Hill in March 2021, Caesars Entertainment has begun the bidding war for William Hill’s UK and European Assets.Sell-Off of UK and European AssetsWilliam Hill owned around 1,400 betting shops in the UK and Ireland alongside European online divisions which could coin in a huge $1.5 billion for Caesars. Caesars…
Michael Dugher, chief executive for the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has said the reopening of Scottish Betting Shops is ‘another step towards normality.’Open AgainAfter the latest lockdown restrictions lifted in the UK, 750 Scottish Betting shops have only now re-opened their doors two weeks after the UK restrictions lifted.Betting shops followed strict guidelines after…
Just 5 days after Microgaming announced a lucky 32Red player had won a staggering £15 Million playing Book of Atem WowPot, another title in the WowPot series creates another millionaire.Sherlock & the Moriarty WowPotA Belgium player won €2,025,388.75 playing Sherlock & the Moriarty WowPot at the Napoleon Sports and Casino Online on the 19th April…
A survey by CT Group on behalf of Entain found more than half (55%) of the UK’s bettors viewed betting as a ‘social activity’ rather than gambling. More than a quarter of the participants said they had made many friends through betting.Bettors Quizzed Over Gambling Habits2,000 UK bettors were questioned about their gambling activity and…
A lucky 32Red player scooped a massive £15,183,085.96 playing Microgaming’s Book of Atem WowPot after a stake of just 0.85p. The UK player becomes one of 93 Millionaires created by Microgaming’s progressive jackpot slot games.Latest Microgaming MillionaireThe latest millionaire win is not only the first for Book of Atem it’s the largest WowPot win so…
For nearly 30 years the National Lottery has been available to players under the age of 18. As of April 22nd, the legal age to buy lottery tickets online or via retail outlets will be 18+ bringing it in line with the legal age to gamble within the industry.Minimum Age 18+The minimum age is to…
The Guardian reported recently a HM Revenue & Customs disclosure cited Ladbrokes owner Entain claimed £41M furlough money during December 2020 and January 2021 for 14,000 staff members after 3,000 of its high street outlets closed due to the pandemic restrictions.A surge in Online ActivityDespite the pandemic restrictions and the shop closures, Entain saw a…
A Lincolnshire online casino player has won a three-year battle with Betfred over the platform’s failure to payout his £1.7m jackpot win.Software DefectBack in 2018, Andrew Green was playing Frankie Dettori’s Magic Seven Blackjack when he won the jackpot. After a few days, he tried to withdraw his winning but was unsuccessful. After contacting Betfred…
Gamstop has reported an increase in online gamblers resorting to self-exclusion to prevent them from gambling online. As reported in the Guardian, Gamstop saw an increase of 21% during February 2021.Self-ExclusionGamstop’s self-exclusion service allows players to put controls in place to exclude themselves from gambling websites and apps in the UK for a set period…
Findings from a recent study into gaming and gambling by the University of Plymouth and the University of Wolverhampton published by GambleAware concluded there is a direct link between Loot Boxes and gambling problems.Gambling Act ReviewLoot Boxes are in-game purchases where a random reward is given to potentially enhance gameplay. A player has no idea…
