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The National Lottery launched in 1994, and has since raised over £40b for chosen causes along with over £59b in prize money. Camelot, a Canadian-owned company has run the lottery since the beginning, winning all three licenses in 1994, 2000 and 2006.Since its inception, the National Lottery has played a vital part in the funding…
After battling with a gambling addiction on and off for years, Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend, blew £46,000 in one night after downloading gambling apps due to ‘boredom’.FA Ban and FineIn June 2013, Townsend was fined and banned for four months by the football Association for breaching betting regulations. The player who earned 13 England…
Market leading software developer, Microgaming, are to release three new titles this December from its network of independent studios. Pulse 8 Studios, Foxium and Just For The Win have all produced a diverse roster of games for players worldwide to enjoy.Ivory Citadel (Just For The Win)The first to be released on the 3rd December 2019…
Stakelogic, a successful games developer and part of Novomatic Industries, have been granted a British license from The UK Gambling Commission, enabling them to showcase their portfolio of games to UK operators.Partnerships With British OperatorsStakelogic have already secured multiple deals with some of the major, British licensed operators. They also received their Class 2 Gaming…
SoftSwiss, a leading online auction software developer, have joined forces with successful software provider Red Tiger, adding a full catalogue of immersive, high quality games to it’s platform.Red Tiger GamingRed Tiger Gaming are an Isle of Man based software developer, founded in 2014. Having already proved themselves in the Asian and European markets, Red Tiger…
Wazdan won the Slot Game of the Year Award at the Malta Gaming Awards for their star release, Larry the Leprechaun.Setting the tone for what was already set to be a fun-filled week at SiGMA, Wazdan reached even higher levels of excitement when the game that had created so much hype in 2019, Larry the…
Isle of Man based software giant, Microgaming, have introduced their latest addition to its growing portfolio of independent game builders, Alchemy Gaming.Gold StandardAlchemy Gaming are a talented team of mathematicians with a wealth of knowledge in the industry. Their mission is to deliver ‘Gold Standard’ in gaming experiences, developing games exclusively for Microgaming operators and…
A Swedish player at Hajper Casino (operated by ComeOn) won a life changing sum of €1.4m while playing NetEnt’s legendary Arabian Nights slot. After five Aladdin Wild symbols landed in the free spins round, the player won the jackpot.Progressive JackpotArabian Nights was one of the first progressive jackpot slots available on the market after it’s…
NetEnt have bagged themselves another rock legend for their big-name, branded games series NetEnt Rocks, with the Prince Of Darkness himself Ozzy Osbourne, debuting in the latest release.Rock Music ClassicsThe legendary, former frontman of Black Sabbath takes centre stage in this slot masterpiece, featuring music spanning over decades, along with solo pieces.Ozzy Osbourne is a…
SafeCharge, a company partnered with Nuvei, has announced its ongoing partnership with one of the UK’s largest retail casino operators The Rank Group, to continue providing its Identity Manager for verifying customer identities, quickly, seamlessly and fully compliant with UK regulations.Streamlined Verification ChecksA global, digital identity verification method, SafeCharge streamlines in depth background checks of…
Leading UK Software developer, Blueprint Gaming, have a new addition to its popular, long-running Pub Fruit Series with Carry On Camping. Bringing to life the 1969 British comedy film ‘Carry On Camping’ featuring the great Sid James, Hattie Jacques , Joan Simms and Kenneth Williams.AboutPlayable across all devices, the game is played in 3×3 format…
Iron Dog Studios, a subsidiary of 1×2 Network have release their first Megaways slot, Pirates Kingdom Megaways.Using Big Time Gaming’s Megaways mechanic, this pirate-themed slot is highly volatile with up to 117,649 Megaways to win, and maximum win potential of 40,000x.Bonus FeaturesPacked full of bonus features and free spins, land 7 symbols on a reel…
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) commitment to safer gambling was extended this week as they introduce a new ‘cooling off’ feature to gambling machines in betting shops, in a bid to raise awareness to punters who are presenting problem gambling habits.Anonymous Player Awareness SystemThe new feature called the ‘Anonymous Player Awareness System’ (APAS) is…
Playtech, a leading software development company for the iGaming business have partnered with GVC Holdings, launching a dedicated Live Casino Studio named Elevation, to be rolled out over the next couple of months.’Truly Visual Spectacle’Along with the initial launch of five blackjack tables and roulette studio wheel, a huge marketing campaign will follow. A back…
Responsible Gambling Week 2019 starts today and runs until 13th November 2019. Led by the gambling industry, it’s aim is to create conversations with customers, staff and the public around gambling responsibilities and awareness. Football stadium media space, match day programmes, online gambling sites, posters in betting shops and screens on gambling machines will all…
It was back in 2013 when NetEnt released Reel Rush, a pretty wild slot game to say the least but players loved it and came back for more. A crazy, colourful, fast-paced game, NetEnt have cranked it up a notch by introducing Reel Rush 2!AboutReel Rush 2 is a medium to high volatility slot game…
It was reported last week, Natwest one of the largest UK and Global banking companies are to introduce walk-in appointments for problem gamblers within their high street branches. It seems other major UK financial institutions are taking steps in the prevention of gambling related problems.Transaction LimitsAt the beginning of this week, HSBC posted a tweet…
MP’s have recommended the Government to reduce stakes on online gambling products along with levies and a ban on credit card payments, in a bid to reduce the risks to vulnerable gamblers.Share Prices DroppedThe Gambling Related Harm all-party parliamentary group (GRH) has suggested the maximum deposits on gambling products to be set at £2, bringing…
Isle of Man based software giant Microgaming, have released Long Mu Fortunes, a beautifully designed slot with the essence of Chinese myth. The game has been designed exclusively by Fortune Factory Studios, the talented people behind hit slot game, Village People Macho Moves.AboutThe 5 reel, ten payline video slot transports players to the far east…
The parent company of Paddy Power Betfair, Flutter Entertainment, are about to complete merger with Canada’s Stars Group in a Multi Billion £ deal. The Stars Group who own brands such as Sky Betting, PokerStars and Full Tilt have a huge presence in the US market.US Market ExpansionThe new deal will see Flutter-Stars focus on…
