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Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider have penned a 5-year deal with Endemol Shine Group to full rights to the hit TV drama series Peaky Blinders.Game DevelopmentThe award winning Netflix and BBC1 drama series set in the roaring twenties became a huge hit with fans around the world. Pragmatic play has sole rights to develop…
Elk Studios are a leading innovator in slot development within the iGaming industry. Innovation, mathematics and creativity is apparent in their games development and no more apparent than in their latest release, Hit It hard, a 90’s, retro slot game, and the sixth instalment in Elk’s ‘Classic Series’ of slots.About The SlotHit it Hard is…
The UK Gambling Commission have issued warnings to operators stating all operators must confirm all games offered to players meet the transparency and Safety regulations imposed by the regulator.Costly ‘Buy In’ FeaturesThe warning was issued after six operators had offered games where a ‘buy-in’ feature was available in some online slot games at a high…
Betsoft, a market leader in the development of casino content will showcase two new slot games at ICE Totally Gaming 2020, held at London’s Excel, starting on 4th February 2020.ICE Totally Gaming 2020ICE Totally Gaming is expected to see over 35,000 game professionals with up to 600+ exhibitors attending the event. ICE Totally Gaming is…
Betfred are one of the most recognisable UK high streets betting establishments, supplying punters with live action sports betting, throughout many sporting markets.Playtech BGT Sports (PBS) have extended their partnership with Betfred to supply an additional 570 self-service betting terminals throughout their high street betting outlets which takes the total number to over 2,800 across…
Amidst a huge amount of speculation over the past year, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have today announced a total ban in the UK of gambling with credit cards, online and offline with the exception of non-remote lotteries, in a bid to curb gambling problems within the UK market.Protect Vulnerable GamblersThe new law comes into…
It was a tough year in 2019, the UKGC announced Fixed Odds Betting Terminal (FOBTS) maximum deposit to be cut from £100 to just £2 a bet. As a result, 100’s of betting shops throughout the UK and Ireland are set to close their doors with staff cuts imminent.BoyleSports Interested in UK MarketBoyleSports, an Irish…
Royal Panda are the latest online casino brand to pull out of the UK market due to strict laws and regulations imposed by regulatory bodies.Accounts Closed by The End Of JanuaryThe LeoVegas Group, parent company to Royal Panda made the announcement on Wednesday, also, they would stop accepting UK players from that date. Existing UK…
After a successful 2019, No Limit City are on a roll in 2020 having recently released Poison Eve, an enchanting tale of magical powers and potions and a whole host of exciting features leading to wins of up to 2,000x your stake on a single spin.About Poison EvePoison Eve is a five reel, twenty payline…
Submerge yourself deep in to the China seas to find Atlantis of the East, a real fallen city which lies beneath the seas of East China after a huge dam disaster.Treasures of Lion City is brought to life from up and coming software developer Pulse 8 Studios, designed exclusively for Microgaming. The new slot game…
It was back in November 2019 we last saw a winner of Microgaming’s Mega Moolah progressive slot, the lucky player landed a cool 2.7 million prize.However, on 30th December, as 2019 came to a close, one very lucky player spinning the reels on Mega Moolah saw the jackpot bonus click on to the single section…
Wazdan is thrilled to announce its partnership with Grand Casino, Hungary, the only online casino allowed by the Hungarian Gaming Commission.The partnership took place late in 2019 whereby Wazdan games went live on the Grand Casino site as part of a soft launch, marking a momentous occasion for the innovative game producer, securing a position…
Neil McArthur, Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission has visited Buckinghamshire based addiction charity DrugFAM.AwarenessFounded in 2006 by Elizabeth Burton-Phillips MBE, the charity initially received funding through the National Lottery Community Fund. Working alongside schools, prisons, rehab units and communities across the UK spreading awareness of the impact drug misuse can have on families…
Nektan, one of the leading suppliers of premium casino content and white label casino solutions have announced the delay of it’s end of year accounts, which should be submitted by the end of the 2019.Possible B2C SaleDue to major disposal and restructuring of the company, Nektan are in advanced stages of talks of a possible…
NetEnt are proud to announce their latest branded slot, Creature From The Black Lagoon, based on the 1954 cult classic film of the same name. Due for release 14 January 2020, the game is a revamped version of the original release back in 2003. Working alongside Universal, NetEnt have carefully crafted the slot game in…
GVC Holding’s, one of the largest operators of Bingo and Casino brands have launched an ‘industry-first’ feature where players can cash out of online bingo games.Choice to Cash OutPlayers are able to cash out early playing 30, 75, 80 and 90 Bingo ball games if they have just one number left (1TG) to win. They…
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) have launched a festive campaign to promote safer gambling over the Christmas period. Aimed at men between 18-34, the campaign is designed to make people think about their spending habits and time spent gambling.Limits are Good CampaignThe ‘Limits are Good’ campaign features short digital films, each film, although humorous…
Former backs coach for the Welsh Rugby Union team, Rob Howley, has been served a ban from sports for 18 months after he placed bets on hundreds of games over a five year period.363 Bets Placed On Rugby GamesHowley left the Welsh squad in Japan at the World Cup back in September, the ban is…
Playtech, a leading provider of gambling technology are at risk of a shareholder revolt over the pay increase of CEO, Mor Weizer for the second year.Investors revised pay plans for last year, where 60% voted against the CEO salary increase. An advisory group called on shareholders to yet again appose the latest pay increase at…
Bookies are predicting the outcome of the Strictly Come Dancing 2019 final on BBC1 this Saturday. Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher is a clear favourite to win followed by Eastenders Emma Barton with Karim Zeroual to be placed third.Huge Slip UpBookmakers made a huge slip up over the past few weeks as they concentrated on I’m…
