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Safer Gambling Week 2020 runs from 19th – 25th November and is a cross industry initiative to combat safer gambling within the UK and Ireland.The campaign runs in conjunction with the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), The Bingo Association (TBA) and the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (bacta) with a new tagline of ‘ Let’s…
Twin Spin Megaways is a brand new release for 2020 provided by leading software provider NetEnt. The new title is a follow up to Twin Spin, one of NetEnt’s most popular titles to date with unique features which made it a huge hit.After acquiring Big Time Gaming’s Megaways license, NetEnt have already incorporated the famous…
As reported in The Sunday Telegraph last weekend, there are two potential buyers battling it out to purchase William Hill’s non-US holdings.Caesars/William Hill TakeoverWilliam Hill who have been trading in the industry for 86 years are currently being taken over by Caesars with the takeover expected to be complete by H2 2021. The takeover will…
Relax Gaming, a unique content provider and supplier have teamed up with leading streamer, CasinoGrounds to produce its first community-led slot title Iron Bank.Iron Bank is a fast paced, highly volatile slot which takes players to Cuba where seasoned criminal ‘Jaguar’ is set to test his underhand activities in striking gold in a bank heist…
Just months after the announcement from Microgaming of the closure of its Poker Network (MPK), Microgaming have introduced a new range of Poker variants to its portfolio.Along with a huge, diverse library of games supplied worldwide, Microgaming will be offering operators a new Poker variant to its online casino offering.A new suite of exclusive poker…
Isle of Man software giant Microgaming, in collaboration with Gameburger Studios have developed another Tarzan themed video slot Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar, following the adventures of Edgar Rice Burroughs character Tarzan of the Jungle.Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar had a two-week exclusivity period with a few online casinos but is now live…
BetVictor, a world leading operator in casino and sports betting have teamed up with German Newspaper Group BILD to launch a brand-new sports betting platform in Germany named BILDBet.Partnership ConfirmedIn a statement, SE for BILD publishing group Axel Springer confirmed the partnership with BetVictor with an Interstate sports betting licence.BetVictor also confirmed this month they…
Back in July, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) suspended Genesis Global’s UK operating licence while it reviewed its operations. While Genesis were forced to cease its UK market operations, Genesis responded by citing they would “Vigorously Appeal” the suspension.It was reported yesterday the UK Gambling Commission have reviewed operations and now lifted the licence suspension…
The Betting and gaming Council (BGC) have appealed to the Government to ‘rethink’ its decision to close betting shops and casinos in Lancashire as they moved the area into Tier 3 of its Covid restrictions, with the most severe lockdown measures.Job LossesHead of the BGC Michael Dugher is concerned the economic damage caused to the…
The Kindred Group released its third quarter trading summary last Friday ahead of its scheduled interim report on 6th November 2020, stating revenue was at an all-time high.All-Time HighKindred Group has seen an all-time high in gross winnings jump approximately 24% to £280 million from £226 million for Q3 2019. The trading up is said…
It’s been announced that early next year, NetEnt’s most popular slot Starburst is to feature in a brand new Slingo game named Slingo Starburst. Gaming Realms the developer behind the popular Slingo game signed a multi-year contract to develop Slingo games based on popular NetEnt slot titles.SlingoSlingo, the hugely popular game was released back in…
After the recent £2.9bn acquisition of William Hill by Caesars Entertainment, Betfred owner Fred Done has denied rumours Betfred are eyeing up the takeover of William Hill’s UK retail and online arm stating he was ‘weighing up all options’.Previous InterestFred Done, who already invested a 6% stake in William Hill, is reportedly set to receive…
Reactoonz is one of Play N Go’s most popular grid slots after its release back in 2017, so it’s comes as no surprise to hear they have released a sequel. Reactoonz 2 is a new, updated version with exciting new features including a collection meter, different modifiers, more advanced wilds and fast paced action!Top Ten…
A Scottish gambler is suing Ladbrokes after gambling away more than £3.3 Million, stating the company had breached the law by allowing him to make telephone bets to his betting shop in Aberdeen whilst on holiday in Spain.Terry Allen, 57 and owner of oil recruitment firms transporting workers to gas and oil rigs, blew an…
Yesterday, Prime Minister Boris Johnson addressed the nation and announced a 10pm curfew on Casinos, pubs/bars, restaurants cinemas and bowling alleys for up to six months, after a ‘surge’ in coronavirus cases have allegedly swept the country.Many in the industry were the last to reopen after a lockdown of the country for more than three…
If you are a fan of science fiction then Malta based Pragmatic Play’s latest slot release Star Bounty will be right up your street. Based on a group of bounty hunters armed in high tech gear searching the galaxy for treasures, including a top jackpot prize.About Star BountyThe game is set on six reels with…
Slots are by far the most popular games played at online casinos and never before have we seen so many innovative titles grace our screens as we have this year. Gone are the days of the basic fruit machine style slot games, today, with the help of evolving technology we are seeing slots which tell…
The Betting and Gaming Council have urged the UK Government to do more to help the gambling sector after taking a hard hit during the coronavirus pandemic.Footfall DownBrigid Simmons head of the BGC insists high street outlets, bricks and mortar venues and bookmakers need more help in the recovery process. Despite the fact land based…
Matt Le Tisser, Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson who were axed last month from Soccer Saturday, have launched a rival sitcom series with Paddy Power.’Pundits’The new series named ‘Pundits’ sees the trio living together and launching a rival show and moaning about their recent sacking from the popular soccer programme. The trio are not alone…
Isle of Man based software giant Microgaming have been working hard with its exclusive content partners to create a diverse range of slot titles this September.Book Of Atem: WowPotKicking off on the 1st September, Book Of Atem: WowPot was released, after a short exclusivity release with the Kindred Group. Designed exclusively by All41 Studios the…
