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It seems Megaways slots are the in thing at the moment judging by the sheer volume of new titles which are now utilising Big Time Gaming’s popular Megaways mechanic. It was only a matter of time before somebody came up with the idea of an online casino dedicated to the Megaways slots.Megaways CasinoAfter a partnership…
Blueprint Gaming have stepped into the forefront of sports industry branded games with their latest release PDC World Darts Championship, in partnership with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC).The brand new title features some of the greatest dart players including Peter ‘Snakebite’ Wright, Michael ‘Mighty Mike’ Van Gerwen, and World Champion Gerwyn ‘The Iceman Price.Based on…
BetVictor, one of the largest sportsbook and online casino operators have secured a deal with Newbury Racecourse for the sponsorship of the Gold Cup and all fixtures during 2021.Sponsorship of 41 RacesA total of 13 race days are penciled in for the remainder of 2021, these will kick-off on March 5th and 6th 2021 with…
Barcrest has recently released Rainbow Riches Race Day the latest title in the Irish-inspired Rainbow Riches franchise of games.Rainbow Riches Race DayThe brand-new title is already available to play exclusively at Gamseys platform, Rainbow Riches Casino, as the company has close ties with the Rainbow Riches brand. The slot is inspired by classic horse racing…
BetVictor, a leading provider of sports betting and casino channels reported back in 2013 they were to launch a brand-new bingo platform that same year. But what happened? It seemed BetVictor failed to initiate the launch and up until now, we have heard very little.EGR magazine reported back in 2013 BetVictor was planning to launch…
Ulrik Bengtsson, CEO at William Hill Group spoke in an interview with SBC News warning over-regulation by the UK government could drive customers onto illegal, unregulated sites.The UK government is currently reviewing the Gambling Act 2005, which Bengtsson believes is good for the UK industry, but not to under-estimate the pull of the black market.Sensible…
Former Sainsbury’s boss Justin King has hinted Czech Company SAZKA Group a competitor for the licence for the UK National Lottery is a front-runner and the best company to revive the dwindling high street gambling industry in the UK.SAZKA GroupThe former supermarket boss took on the role of steering the SAZKA Group, which runs lotteries…
Pragmatic Play, a leading Maltese software developer announced the return of the popular Drops & Wins prize promotion, but this time boasting a huge prize pool of £2.5M.£250,000 Monthly GiveawayAs of the 11th February 2021 and running until November 17th, 2021, Pragmatic Play will be giving away £250,000 every month through daily prize drops and…
Isle of Man-based software giant Microgaming is set to release over 20 titles during February 2021. Ten titles will be developed by Microgaming content partners and ten developed by independent studios exclusively for Microgaming.Chicago GoldKicking off the month is Chicago Gold from independent studio Pear Fiction. A cartoon-style gangster type slot with 5 reels and…
The Betting and Gaming Council have announced evidence of an increase in black market gambling by UK players and warned ‘dangers of complacency’ regarding black-market betting.Increase Usage of Black Market SitesReports have found a significant increase in usage of unlicensed online gambling sites from 2.2% in 2019 to 4.5% during 2020. The number of gamblers…
A ‘package of strict measures’ has been announced by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) after a widespread public consultation highlighted the need for stricter controls while playing online slots.Tighter Controls NecessarySpin speeds and Autoplay features will be permanently banned as it encourages players to ‘speed up play or celebrate losses as wins’ said the UKGC.The…
Denise, Peter, and John Coates co-owners of Bet365 are reported to be the highest paying taxpayers, the second year running.The Sunday Times reported Bet365 paid £573million and over £200 million generated from corporation and payroll taxes, the rest generated from salary and dividend taxes.The estimated tax paid would be enough to pay annual state pensions…
Microgaming a leading content provider in the iGaming industry has signed an exclusive content deal with PearFiction Studios. The Montreal-based content provider will supply Microgaming with a diverse range of titles to add to its portfolio.PearFiction have already worked alongside Microgaming in a one-off deal that produced the punk rock style slot The Smashing Biscuit.…
Blueprint Gaming are no stranger to the iGaming industry and is a leading supplier of highly innovative software content. They’ve recently unveiled their latest design team Lucksome, a highly talented team of designers with nearly 30 years combined experience in the industry. Heading the team is Bryan Upton, formerly of NetEnt.Wealth of KnowledgeBryan Upton recently…
Swedish software developer Play N Go have released their second title in 2021 Miner Donkey Trouble, a highly volatile slot that comes a 7×7 grid and cascading reels.About Miner Donkey TroubleMiner Donkey Trouble has a gold mining theme where an old gold miner and his trusted side-kick Donkey are causing mayhem. The high-definition slot sees…
Betty Moffatt rose to fame along with Husband Mark and Daughter Scarlett after appearing on the popular C4 show Gogglebox back in 2014. Scarlett Rose to fame after winning the I’m A Celebrity crown in 2016 and went on the present I’m A Celebrity Extra Camp alongside Ant and Dec and various other TV commitments.Online…
Isle of man-based software giant Microgaming have had a busy start to 2021. With help from a growing network of exclusive content studios, they have already produced a range of brand new, innovative titles for January 2021.Shamrock Holmes MegawaysKicking off the new year, ALL41Studios have developed Shamrock Holmes Megaways, a slot with high volatility and…
Paddy Power, the Irish-born bookmaker has announced they are to become headline sponsors for ITV Racing as of 1st January 2021.The new sponsorship deal will further enhance the exposure of the Irish bookmaker brand through broadcasting, digital, social media, and podcasts.Exclusive Broadcasting Rights To British HorseracingITV has exclusive live broadcasting rights to all British horseracing…
MGM Resorts one of the largest US casino operators have pitched a takeover deal for UK-based Entain, formerly GVC holdings in a bid to strengthen its presence in the online sports betting markets.Offer RejectedEntain who owns UK high street betting shops Ladbrokes Coral had received a bid of £8.09B but rejected the offer stating it…
The gross gambling yield in the UK saw a growth of 29% during November 2020 to £524m. This is largely due to a massive recovery in the sports betting sector after the pandemic struck in March 2020.Sports Betting 80% Market UptakeSports betting accounted for 80% of the market reaching £290.1m, with active players increased by…
