Rank Group Hit with £500,000 Fine by UKGC Over Customer Protection Failures

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The United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) has slapped Rank Group with a mammoth £500,000 fine that Richard Watson, Executive Director of the UKGC, stated “would have been a lot higher were it not for the positive action Rank took in terms of self-reporting their failures and being open and transparent during our investigation.”What happened?The fine…

William Hill Strengthens US Presence with NeoGames Deal

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UK based bookmaker William Hill has made a deal with US tech company NeoGames according to a statement.The announcement from NeoGames, which came as part of the official appointment of Moti Malul as the CEO of the company, stated that a strategic deal had been signed with the bookies.The dealWhile neither NeoGames or William Hill…

Yggdrasil Inks Content Deal with Svenska Spel

Yggdrasil Gaming Looks To Make A Splash On British Shores

Yggdrasil have been working hard to make their name over recent years and they’re showing no sign of letting up any time soon.The most recent step forward for the ambitious software developer is a deal signed with Svenska Spel Sport & Casino, which will wee the developer make their first forward into the soon to…

iSoftBet tackles the popular panda theme with their newest game

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Panda-themed slots are in right now, and players at online casinos have more than an ample number of them to choose from. With so many out there, casino software providers must be exceptionally careful when developing new panda-themed slots. They are going to want to create something unique that stands out from the crowd. iSoftBet…

Blueprint Gaming launch Ave Caesar slot machine this week

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Blueprint Gaming are aiming to bring a touch of Roman culture and history to the online casino world this week, with the launch of a brand-new slot. Ave Caesar, as the game is known, is set to launch at all leading casinos offering software from the provider and takes on a cartoony and comical tone…

The Wild 3 rolls into NextGen casinos this week

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Giddy-up and get down to your favourite NextGen Gaming casino sites this week, as the casino software provider’s newest game is set to debut. The Wild 3 is the latest slot to appear from the popular provider, and it should now be available to play.About the slotOf course, The Wild 3 is a Wild Western-themed…

Realistic Games Inks Deal With White Hat Gaming

Realistic Games Inks Deal With White Hat Gaming

Award winning Realistic Games have inked a deal with online casino content platform provider White Hat Gaming, supplying a plethora of popular online slots across the operators casino platform.Realistic GamesRealistic Games is a private company launched back in 2002 by a group of casino enthusiasts who gained experience as operators and gaming machine content providers. Over…

Online casinos announce the launch of IGTs new Solar Disc

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The power of the sun is set to shine down on online casinos across the net this week, as IGT unveils their new Solar Disc slot. You may have already come across the slot at a handful of leading casinos offering IGT software as an exclusive release. However, for those of you who haven’t had…

Novomatic launches new Native American-themed slot

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Native American-themed slots are not as common as they once were, but there is often an element of beauty and magic about them when you find one. A new Native American-themed slot is making its debut at online casinos this week, and there is certainly something magical about Buffalo Magic.About the slotNovomatic’s new slot is…

Betfred To Strengthen Staff Compliance Training

Betfred To Strengthen Staff Compliance Training

Betfred has announced that they will be stepping up their operational and staff compliancy programs, alongside SMP eGaming, a consultancy firm based on the Isle of Man.The bookmaker is set to introduce a new project that SMP helped to develop. Known as a Compliance Academy, the aim will be to train staff in the specialties…

Chicago Gangsters brings prohibition to the forefront in Playsons newest slot

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Prohibition may have been a dark time in US history, but it is a cracking theme for an exciting new slot. Playson have made prohibition just one of the elements of their new 1930s crime-themed slot machine game. The new Chicago Gangsters also features delightful dames, hardcore hunks and grisly gangsters.About the slotThe two main…

UK Betting Shops Suffer As Online Gambling Grows

UK Betting Shops Suffer As Online Gambling Grows

There is fear of closure amongst many a betting shop in the UK, it has been reported, due to the rapid growth of online gambling over recent years.Online sports betting, bingo, and casino options have flown in terms of popularity over the last few years, and as a result many people choose to stay at…

Rapid Growth Has Mega Moolah On The Verge Of History

If you need proof of the insane growth that the iGaming industry, and especially the world of slot games is enjoying, look no further than popular Microgaming progressive jackpot slot Mega Moolah.You may well be aware that the Mega Moolah jackpot has been building up to a near record amount, just past the £18 million…

Yun Cong Long brings a touch of Asia to online casinos

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If like most online casino players, you keep abreast of the latest slot news, you will no doubt be aware that Chinese and Far Eastern-themed slots are everywhere nowadays. In fact, the number of new games debuting with these themes is now at silly levels. Adding to the incredibly lengthy and somewhat samey selection of…

Lie Yan Zuan Shi becomes Playtechs second Chinese-themed slot this month

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Playtech has already launched a new Chinese-themed slot machine game this month. Now, the casino software providers Yun Cong Long slot is set to get a bit of company, in the form of the Lie Yan Zuan Shi slot.About the slot This Chinese-themed slot comes with 5 reels and 25 paylines and can be played for…

Microgaming Introduces Slingshot Studios

Microgaming Introduces Slingshot Studios

Microgaming are one of the most popular software developers in the online casino world, and a large part of their success is down to the wide array of exciting titles that the developer has released over the years.However, with the online casino industry being as immensely competitive as it is, even the biggest companies have…

Blueprint launches another slot in their MegaWays series

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As you may have noticed over the last month or so, Blueprint Gaming and Big Time Gaming (BTG) have recently joined forces to produce an array of MegaWays slots. The series is gaining traction quickly, and now Blueprint have added another new game to the franchise. Gear up and get ready as Genie Jackpots debuts…

Red Tiger Inks Deal With White Hat Gaming

Red Tiger Inks Deal With White Hat Gaming

Red Tiger Gaming has been gradually climbing the ladder in terms of online casino software developers over recent years, releasing numerous top quality games throughout 2018 to help cement and even improve the developer’s position in the market.It isn’t only quality releases that make the difference though, agreements with platform providers are also of the…

ASA Penalises Three More Operators

ASA Penalises Three More Operators

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has been particularly busy of late, both upholding and rejecting complaints against the advertising practices of various gambling operators.It would appear that this isn’t changing either, with three more operators, this time Bell Fruit Casino, Kwiff, and William Hill, being penalised by the Authority. William Hill VegasA complaint against William Hill…

LCG Opens Up to Cryptocurrencies

LCG Opens Up to Cryptocurrencies

In news that has created much optimism across the world of iGaming, London Capital Group (LCG) has announced they will be opening up to cryptocurrencies, allowing their clients to trade contracts using bitcoin and other virtual currencies.According to Phil Nagy, the CEO of Winning Poker Network, customers who have and trade digital assets are offer…