ONLINE GAMING
Bwin.party reported a mixed bag of revenue results for the second quarter. Sports betting was up for the company, but online gambling declined and online bingo stayed flat. The...
Netherlands Could Tax Online Gambling at 20 Percent
The Netherlands Council of Ministers has approved language for a 20 percent gross revenue tax on online gambling operators in new gambling laws under consideration.
Greentube Release Social Game in U.S.
Greentube has launched its first U.S.-based social game, Magic Key Casino, developed in collaboration with BlueBat Games and available on Facebook.
PokerStars Considers Listing on London Exchange
David Baazov (l.), CEO of Amaya Gaming—which is in the process of buying PokerStars—says the company is considering a dual listing on the Toronto and London stock exchanges. A...
Gamesys Launches New Online Games in New Jersey
High 5 Games and Gamesys have launched new online games at TropicanaCasino.com and VirginCasino.com in New Jersey.
Former Congressman Joins Adelson Lobbyists
Former Florida Congressman Connie Mack (l.) will lobby for Las Vegas casino owner Sheldon Adelson proposed ban on online gambling.
Quickspin to Provide Slots to William Hill
Quickspin has inked a deal to provide its suite of games to British Bookmaker William Hill. The deal comes after Quickspin also signed deals with Ladbrokes and Gala interactive...
Unibet Adds Yggdrasil games
European online operator, Unibet has added Yggdrasil Gaming’s casino games content. Yggdrasil has also opened up 10 additional currencies for the operator.
Betfair Stops Exchange Betting in Austria
Betfair has discontinued its exchange betting services in Austria, but has not given a reason for the move.
NYX to Offer Casino Technology Games
NYX OGS announced that it will offer slot games produced by Casino Technology via the slot-maker’s Elephant Remote Game Server.
Greentube to Acquire Bingocams
Greentube has finalized an agreement to acquire online bingo platform Bingocams and its integrated web platform linking games to social media.
GTECH to Provide Platform for Betfred
GTECH will provide its MarginMaker platform to U.K. bookmaker Betfred, for use in the launch of Betfred’s new Australian interactive sports-betting operation.
Gamblit Forms Partnerships
Gamblit Gaming has partnered with Shanda Games, Gamiker and Flexball to add real-money gaming mechanics to the mobile games produced by the companies.
Betfred Signs With Sportech for New Tote System
Bookmaker Betfred has selected Sportech to replace its existing tote systems at Totepool. The contract is reported to be worth $15.4 million.
Aldernay Suspends Betsoft Gaming
The Alderney Gambling Control Commission has suspended the operating license of online gambling software developer and provider BetSoft Gaming. No explanation of the suspension was given.
Report: EU Wants Online Gaming Warning Messages
According to Reuters, the European Commission is set to recommend that online gaming site ads carry warning messages on the risks of gambling.
PokerStars Could Be Online In New Jersey Quickly
A review by Online Poker Report shows that PokerStars application for an online gaming license in New Jersey is well underway and the online giant could be up and...
Online Poker Gains In Nevada, Dips in Delaware
Online poker revenues in Nevada were up 8.8 percent in May over April. The rise is attributed to the live World Series of Poker running in Las Vegas....
Report: Bwin.party Online Casino Site May Be Sold
Bloomberg News, citing unidentified sources, reports that bwin.party is considering selling off its online casino component. The company is considering several options to increase shareholder value, the report said.
Poland to Allow Foreign iGaming Participation
The government of Poland is amending its online gaming law to remove obstacles for foreign-based internet gaming and sports betting obstacles to market their products there.