Sacred Stones tumbles into Playtech casinos this week

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Stonehenge and druids are set to light up the reels of Playtech’s newest online slot machine, as it debuts at casinos this week. The simply titled Sacred Stones will no doubt prove to be a hit with players thanks to its collapsing reels structure, but is there anything else about this Playtech developed slot which…

Queen of the Castle adds another touch of royalty to your week

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It is fair to say that whether you watched the Royal Wedding or not, there was plenty of royalty floating about over the weekend. This week is set to see the royal theme continue, as NextGen Gaming unveil their newest slot machine, Queen of the Castle.About the SlotNextGen Gaming’s latest take tries to mix and…

Play The £100K Drop from Red Tiger Gaming

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Gameshow-themed slots always tend to do well at online casino sites. Over the years we’ve seen Britain’s Got Talent, Deal or No Deal, Wheel of Fortune and countless others prove to be instant hits with players. Now Red Tiger Gaming are taking on Channel 4’s most recent masterpiece, as The £100K Drop arrives in online casino…

Bookmakers Set To Profit Big From US Market

The laws on sports betting in the US are starting to be relaxed, with around 20 states expected to legalise the practice in the next five years, something that will open up a new and potential huge revenue stream for bookmakers.This is clearly something that bookies are already aware of, with Paddy Power Betfair confirming…

Analysts Warn Of Double Whammy Over Remote Tax

Analysts Warn Of Double Whammy Over Remote Tax

Analysts have voiced concerns over an extra tax burden of £200m that could add to the impact caused to bookmakers by the UK Government’s decision to reduce the limit on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) to £2.The Government’s announcement yesterday that the FOBT maximum stake will be dropped to £2 as rumoured was music to the…

Government Slash Betting Machines Max Bet To £2

Secret Agreement To Delay FOBT Maximum Stake Reduction Until 2020

The Government has announced plans today to slash FOBT’s maximum bet to just £2, the current level was £100.Financial Losses To The IndustryBookmakers will face huge financial losses, with some high street bookmakers having to close shops with thousands of job losses. High street bookmakers claim half their revenue comes from these machines, but Culture…

Vera & John Saves Jackpotjoy Some Grief On Losses

Vera & John Saves Jackpotjoy Some Grief On Losses

Jackpotjoy PLC has narrowed its losses in the first quarter of 2018, due in no small part to the growth of its popular online casino brand, Vera & John Casino.Figured released by the UK-listed company last year show that overall gaming revenue has risen by 13% to over £80 million, while adjusted earnings fell to…

The release of the Jumanji slot draws near at NetEnt casinos

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It has already been several months since Net Entertainment launched the teaser trailer for Jumanji. The upcoming slot is based on the 1995 film of the same name, although beyond that we knew next to nothing about the game. Now, things are becoming a little bit clearer, after the Scandinavian online casino software providers unveiled…

Pragmatic Play join the rhino-craze with their new Great Rhino slot

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Rhino slots are all the rage at the moment. Whether they represent raging rhinos or stampeding rhinos, there is certainly no shortage of top hits with “rhino” in the title and as the theme at this moment in time. With that in mind, it shouldn’t really come as too much of a surprise to find…

Cops n Robbers becomes Play n Gos newest slot to debut

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There are a handful of slots around with the title, Cops ‘n’ Robbers. Based on the children’s playground game where children acting as cops, chase around other children playing robbers until they catch them, this Cops ‘n’ Robbers release has been designed and developed by Play ‘n Go.About the slotNot to be confused with similarly…

NetEnt Are Ready For The 2018 World Cup!

NetEnt Are Ready For The 2018 World Cup!

Summer is approaching, the sun is becoming a more frequent visitor, and that means the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia is getting close, much to the excitement of football fans around the globe.Football has always been popular in Sweden, and the country’s most famous software developer, NetEnt, is primed to get involved in the…

Pension Secretary Esther McVey Breaks Rank On FOBTs

Pension Secretary Esther McVey Breaks Rank On FOBTs

In the latest twist in the controversial debate on reducing the maximum sake on fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) from £100 all the way down to £2, the Pension Secretary, Esther McVey, has led a last minute cabinet revolve just hours before the Government was expected to announce the reduction in the maximum bet.Drama at…

Greentube Inks Deal With LeoVegas

Greentube Inks Deal With LeoVegas

Greentube, the interactive division of popular iGaming provider Novomatic, has signed a deal with much-loved online casino operator LeoVegas which will see a number of Greentube’s games being made available and specifically tailored to players in the UK and in Scandinavia.The gamesUsing Novomatic’s well-reputed Novo Remote Gaming System (NGRS) to guarantee seamless integration, the collection…

Paddy Power Betfair Going All-In On The Aussie Market

Paddy Power Betfair Going All-In On The Aussie Market

Paddy Power Betfair is to inject an extra £10 million into Sportsbet, the company’s Australian brand, to attempt to consolidate and improve its position in the country.There’s a lot going on in the Australian market at the moment, with TABCORP-Tatts’ $8 million merger and the acquisition of William Hill’s assets down under by CrownBet.Reports suggest…

A childhood favourite is reborn as an online slot this week

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Any person growing up the 1980s and 1990s will know of Inspector Gadget. With his wacky outfit (which came fully comped with gizmos and gadgets for solving crimes) and that awesomely addictive theme tune, Inspector Gadget was a major hit. Now, it is set to take the online casino world by storm, after Blueprint Gaming…

New Age of Gods slot debuts at Playtech casinos this week

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As one of the most extensive progressive jackpot slot series on the net, Age of Gods needs little introduction to players at online casino sites. We’re sure that by now, most of you will at least be familiar with the Greek mythology-themed progressive jackpot slots which operate under its banner. Now, a new one is…

Foxin Wins isnt hanging up its boots any time soon

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Foxin’ Wins is easily one of the most popular slot franchises on the net. Admittedly, most of the slot machine games in this selection of games are all somewhat similar, but in a bid to mix it all up a bit, developers, NextGen Gaming have decided to focus on football for their next release. This…

UKGC Fines LeoVegas £600,000 for Unethical Practices

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LeoVegas is the latest online gambling operator to be hit with a hefty fine by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), agreeing to pay £600,000.A UKGC investigation found that LeoVegas had failed to handle customers correctly at the end of a voluntary self-exclusion period, as well as finding failures relating to advertising that is considered to…

Astro Babes launched by Playtech this week

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Astro Babes is flying into the online casino world this week, as Playtech launches a brand-new slot themed on galactic girls and futuristic females. Played over a whopping 100 lines, this new 5-reel slot is a bit costly to play, but the rewards can be rather prosperous if lady luck is on your side.About the…

Claim a 150% match worth up to £300 with Genting

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Genting Casino has an impeccable reputation up and down the United Kingdom as a leading provider of both online and land-based casino gaming. While offers may be few and far between in their land-based venues, there is no shortage of top deals on their online casino site. Are you new to the online casino world?…