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While we are all in the midst of the Corona Virus outbreak, sporting events throughout the world have been cancelled or delayed including the Euro 2020, which is now expected to be played next year. However, NetEnt have made the decision to go ahead and release their soccer related slot, Super Striker, which was due…
Betting Giant Bet365 have expanded its DevOPs department in Manchester’s City Centre Core after signing a five-year lease with Boutlebee Brooks Real Estate.Enhance EfficiencyIn November 2019, Bet365 announced the launch of its DevOPs department, which will significantly enhance its operational efficiency within the industryAsset Manager for the Estate company said, “ We are thrilled to…
After the Cheltenham Festival still went ahead last week after concerns of the mass spread of the COVID-19 virus, The British Horse Racing Authority (BHA) have been in discussions with the COVID-19 steering group as to what direction the industry should move.Behind Closed DoorsThe move could see all horse racing being run behind closed doors…
GVC Holdings, one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups have partnered with Epic Risk Management, a company who provide advice and education into problem gambling and gambling-related harm.GVC Foundation US, a subsidiary and non-profit organisation will fund the partnership, together they will offer education and advice based on real life experiences to…
Betfred founders and owners Fred and Peter Done have bought a 3% stake in William Hill after stating the company was ‘massively undervalued’ within the UK compared to the US.Retail Estate InterestAlthough both companies have been rivals in the past, could the stake purchase indicate Betfred are interested in William Hill’s retail estate? After the…
A new NHS gambling addiction clinic has been set up in Salford Quays, Manchester. The NHS Northern Gambling Service’s new clinic will serve the Northern Midlands, North Wales and the North West of England in an ongoing effort to help people who are experiencing gambling related problems.Help In The NorthOn hand to help people are…
Multi-talented, award winning software developer, Realistic Games have released another groundbreaking slot inspired by a TV game show, Game Changer comes with up to 324 million board combinations.New ConceptGame Changer was initially released exclusively to GVC for a short period but has now been released across its entire network. The 5 reel, 20 payline video…
Blueprint Gaming have announced a new initiative which will enable third-party independent studios to showcase their products to a wider audience through Blueprint’s RGS platform.Third Party Developer ProgramUK-based Blueprint who are part of the German Gauselmann Group, hope the new initiative will inject new, innovative content to a worldwide iGaming industry. The third party developer…
NetEnt have today released a press statement regarding a new agreement to supply games content to leading casino and sportsbook giant Betfred, extending its footprint within the UK market.Full Games ContentNetEnt will provide it’s full gaming content to Betfred’s sportsbook and casino including, Slots, table and live casino games. NetEnt’s most popular games including Starburst,…
Popular gaming brand Mr Green are to pay £3M to the ‘National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Related Harm’ by the UK Gambling Commission, as failures were found in the brands procedures of protecting players from gambling related harm and money laundering.Insufficient Policies and ProceduresBetween 1 November 2014 and 7 November 2018, they had insufficient policies…
Playtech, the world’s largest online gaming software supplier have partnered with affiliate compliance specialist, Rightlander, to supply Playtech’s operator partners with it’s compliance tool solutions.Compliance ToolsUnder the new agreement, Rightlander will supply Playtech with an Automated Compliance Monitor, Proactive Affiliate Finder, a PPC Monitor and Compliance Live where operators can track non-compliant advertising during live…
NetEnt are taking players on an underwater adventure in their latest release, Ocean’s Treasure. Unleash the mighty Kraken, an underwater mythical sea creature, in this 5 reel video slot.The slot has a medium to high volatility, players can spin the reels from as little as 15p up to £300. Average Return to Player is 95.99%…
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder are just days away from the biggest fight of the year so far at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas on Saturday 22nd February 2020, but bookies cannot split a decision as to whom they think will win.Slight FavouriteBoth boxers are odds-on to win with Wilder slightly edging forward…
Problem gambling within the UK has become a huge problem, causing potential harm to the gambler and their families. The UKGC have tightened up regulation on gambling within the UK with gambling operators taking further steps to protect their players from harmful problems gambling addiction can cause.GambanGamban a self-exclusion, gambling software blocking system have partnered…
The biggest fight of the year so far between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder takes place Saturday 22nd February 2020.Highly Anticipated Re-MatchBetfred, one of the largest independent bookmakers have been named as the official sponsor of the fight which takes place at MGM Grand Garden Arena on a pay-per-view screening. This is the second outing…
Recently, the UK Gambling Commission announced as of the April 14th 2020, gambling with credit cards in the UK would be banned, sending the industry in to a tailspin. The ban will bring losses to an already unstable UK market after recent changes to gambling legislation, including the reduction of FOBT’s maximum bet from £100…
New York games and lottery supplier Scientific Games (SG) have announced they are to add to its portfolio of branded lottery games with the addition of new James Bond themed branded games.’No Time To Die’The 25th James Bond film, ‘No Time To Die’ is due for release anytime, SG have coincided the release of James…
Stockholm based software provider NetEnt has announced their brand new Community Jackpot system, Starburst Power Pots. The new Jackpot system will be available in NetEnt’s most popular slot Starburst.How It WorksPlayers collect Starburst Tokens across various casinos and popular NetEnt games for a range of prizes, players can play together to fill the PowerPots progress…
Isle of Man based software developer Microgaming have announced exciting news on a second Game of Thrones online slot to be released in 2020. After a successful six-year relationship with HBO, which commenced in 2014, the first Game of Thrones slot was released.Game of Thrones Power StacksGame of Thrones Power Stacks is being developed by…
Leading Swedish software supplier NetEnt have joined forces with TV Celebrity chef and global restauranteur, Gordon Ramsey and ITV to develop a slot game based on the chefs colourful career, wit and famous catchphrases.Rise To FameGordon Ramsey rose to fame in the nineties after presenting UK mini-series Boiling Point and has since gone on to…
