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On these pages, you will find up-to-date news, giving details of all the latest happenings in iGaming. All our information is detailed and does not contain confusing industry jargon, so you can keep up with what’s occurring regardless of how much experience you have within the industry.
Back in August 2018, Swedish Gaming Regulator Lotterinnsspektionen received 55 applications for a license.More Licenses grantedThe Swedish authorites have been strict on gambling law and only ever had one online authorised gambling operator, Svenka Spel. The operator’s gross gaming revenue over three quarters of 2018 SEK16.8bn. With the new regulations in place we can see…
Once an upstart in the world of iGaming software developers, Elk Studios have proven themselves more than capable of running with the big dogs through a series of top quality releases.Taking the next step towards a position at the top of the pile, Elk recent released their first 3D slot, Valkyrie.About the slotA five reel…
Swedish software developer NetEnt has announced that Lars Johansson will be filling the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on a full-time basis, having recently taking on the role in an interim capacity.Lars JohanssonJohansson has over 30 years of experience in management positions for various private and public companies including Ratos AB, as well as…
Malta based Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) are living up to their name once again with the release of its latest innovation, a Pay’n Play product called GutsXpress that has been launched at Guts Casino.No frills versionIf you’re not sure what to expect from GutsXpress, Regan Hobbs, Managing Director at GiG, explains:“We’re really excited to have…
If you’ve been keeping tabs on the latest slot releases, you will probably have noticed two things. Firstly, there are plenty of new games being launched right now. Secondly, many of these games have a more minimalist gaming structure with dirt cheap bets. Microgaming’s latest effort is that type of slot. Cheap stakes and simple…
Another week passes, and yet another Viking-themed slot is unveiled to players at online casino sites. This time it is Blueprint Gaming who are giving the genre a run for its money, with their new Vikings Unleashed: Megaways slot. As its title suggests, the new game features the Megaways payline structure which has proven so…
When it comes to Wild West-themed slots, you can have quite a varied experience playing online. The special features and payline structures vary wildly, but the overall imagery tends to remain the same in each slot. It is no surprise that this is where we find ourselves with Microgaming’s new addition to the Wild West…
TonyBet Casino has revamped itself in time for Christmas, launching its brand new, fresh-faced online casino site.The refurb, which has been underway for a fair while at this point, is intended to bring a “more robust and engaging online gaming experience” apparently.Widening reachFounded in Lithuania back in 2009, TonyBet has been slowly broadening its horizons…
The fight against gambling related harm is becoming increasingly important, not only in the eyes of the public, but also to the Government and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) leading many companies and organisations to try and push themselves to the forefront of protecting vulnerable gamblers.This is what Barclays bank have done with the release…
It has been announced that Mackrell Turner Garrett, a London-based law firm is seeking £1.5 million in victim compensation from two UK betting firms, Paddy Power Betfair (PPB) and William Hill.The claims are connected to gaming addicts who gambled with stolen money at both PPB’s betting exchange and William Hill’s betting shops.What happened?The gambling addict…
The Lucky Lady’s Charm series has been one of Novomatic’s more popular entries in the online casino world of late. Now, the series which began with Lucky Lady’s Charm and spawned a deluxe edition sequel is set to see another new instalment appear, as Lucky Lady’s Charm: Deluxe 10 makes its debut at casino sites…
As anybody who has been playing in the online casino world long enough will recognise, Christmas-themed slots tend to come thick and fast around this time of the year. This week, iSoftBet has just unveiled their latest title in the genre, as The Nutcracker debuts at online casino websites across the net.The Nutcracker does, of…
Even fans of the Rainbow Riches series of slots must surely have lost count how many games have been unveiled in this franchise by now. Every few months, another entry in the Irish luck franchise seems to debut. Barcrest’s latest Rainbow Riches slot is here, and Home Sweet Home doesn’t fail to deliver the iconic…
Bookmaker Betway has added to its portfolio of racing sponsorships with the confirmation that it will be the sponsor of the Many Clouds Chase and Grand Sefton Handicap races at Aintree this weekend.The partnership between Betway and Aintree dates back to 2017, when the bookies became the sponsor of the Grand National, and the two…
William Hill is reported to be pushing to complete its acquisition of online casino group Mr Green.The Swedish company, which operates the immensely popular Mr Green Casino, is being acquired by William Hill for a reported price of around £241 million, equating to £5.90 per share.European dominanceRecently, William Hill has been putting much of its…
It’s been a few days now since the boxing match between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury took place and Ladbrokes revealed a new campaign.With Fury being outspoken about how he will not be taking sponsorship or endorsements from gambling companies, betting operators have needed to be more creative, and Ladbrokes did that with We Glove…
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has handed out fines that total to £14 million to gambling companies over failures to protect problem gamblers and counteract money laundering.Adding to the £7.1 million to Daub Alderney that had already been announced, the UK industry regulator has also slapped a £5.85 million penalty package on Casumo, while VideoSlots…
After nine months of waiting, much speculation and incredible amounts of hype, Vikings is finally landing at online casinos this week. Most major NetEnt casinos were even able to offer players access to the game over the weekend, giving them a head start on raiding the slot for its riches. So now that it is…
After an explosive start to their online casino debut a few years ago, with top slots such as Castle Builder wowing slot players across the net; Rabcat has kind of fallen off the face of the Earth of late. They entered into a partnership with Microgaming, which boosted their profile and the reputation of their…
November has seen a few magic-themed slots debut at casino sites. This week, another is set to launch, although at online casinos offering IGT slots and games. It’s Magic has a nifty blend of magician imagery, combined with fantasy symbols, giving the game the edge of its many rivals and competitors. Now that it is…
