Bwin Seeking Polish License

Despite the changing regulatory climate in Poland, Bwin is reportedly pursuing an online gambling license in the country. The country recently implemented a 12 percent “betting turnover tax,” that...

Published April 10, 2017

Microgaming Poker Network to Change Hand History Tracking

In an effort to stop the exploitation of hand history features on their sites, Microgaming Poker Network intends to change its hand history features. Players can use the current...

Published April 10, 2017

Sachar Gaming Receives Provincial Indian Multi-games license

Sachar Gaming has been approved for a multi-games online license in the Indian state of Nagaland. While five other companies have been licensed for online play in the state,...

Published April 10, 2017

Zynga Poker Adds Snapchat App

Zynga Poker, the largest free-play poker app, has announced it has added a Snapchat lens. The company saw a slight revenue decline in 2016 and is looking for a...

Published April 10, 2017

Betsson Acquires NetPlay TV

Stockholm-based Betsson AB has completed its purchase of NetPlay TV, the UK-based interactive gaming operator, for $32.46. As a result, Betsson will add Jackpot247, Supercasino and Vernons to its...

Published April 10, 2017

PhilWeb Acquires PAGCOR e-Games Parlors

PhilWeb Corp announced it has acquired a Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp e-Games parlor through a subsidiary. The company is awaiting new licensing in the Philippines.

Published April 10, 2017

Betsoft Gaming Partners with Intertops

Betsoft Gaming announced a partnership deal with European operator Intertops. The deal allows Intertops to offer Betsoft’s full library of video and mobile slots. Intertops said it plans to...

Published April 10, 2017

Playtech Extends SSBT Contract with Paddy Power

Playtech BGT Sports announced it has extended its multi-year contract with Irish bookmaker Paddy Power to provide betting terminals. The company said the partnership comes from the industry’s ‘trend...

Published April 10, 2017

Commission Reviews Online Gaming in Massachusetts

A commission appointed by the Massachusetts legislature last year to examine the issue of an omnibus bill that would encompass all online gaming except the lottery, is moving toward...

Published April 3, 2017

Australia Considering Online Point of Consumption Tax

Australian Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison (l.) is considering an online gambling point of consumption tax ahead of the country’s budget deliberations. While designed to raise revenue, supporters also want...

Published April 3, 2017

DraftKings Launches German Site

DFS operator DraftKings has launched a new site in Germany, continuing a planned expansion into European markets. The company has obtained licensing through the Malta Gaming Authority.

Published April 3, 2017

Report: Online Gaming Grows 6.6 Percent in Europe

A report from research firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming tracked a 6.6 percent growth in European online gaming in 2016. The online industry brought in $19.3 billion. The report...

Published April 3, 2017

Playtech Ends Agreement for Marvel Comics Themed Slots

Playtech has advised its software licensees that it will be pulling all online slots themed on Marvel Comics characters. The company said the licensing agreement it held with Marvel...

Published April 3, 2017

Amaya Eyes Acquisitions

The CEO of PokerStars parent company Amaya Inc., Rafi Ashkenazi (l.), says he is seeking acquisitions to reduce the company’s exposure to an unstable online poker business, a year...

Published April 3, 2017

China’s Ourgame to Offer Social Gaming

Chinese online game operator Ourgame is expanding into the social casino game market in the U.S., and will expand its current operations in the field of eSports.

Published April 3, 2017

Bet365 & Mr Green Leave Polish Market

Bet365 has announced it will withdraw from Poland’s online gaming market in the face of proposed changes to online regulations and tax rates in the country. William Hill announced...

Published April 3, 2017

Kindred’s £176 Million Offer for 32Red Accepted by Shareholders

Kindred Group’s £176 million cash offer for 32Red Plc is now “unconditional” after being accepted by majority shareholders for 32Red. The bid has also been approved by the Licensing...

Published April 3, 2017

GVC Announces Dividends Increase from Bwin Acquisition

GVC will raise its annual dividend saying its 1.1-billion-pound acquisition of Bwin is paying off despite significant costs from the transaction. The company reported a loss of €138.6 million,...

Published April 3, 2017

Online Betting Introduced In West Virginia; Failing in New York

The West Virginia House Judiciary Committee is considering House Bill 3067, which would allow online betting in the state, regulated by the lottery commission. Among other provisions, the measure...

Published March 27, 2017

Fantasy Sports Bills Advance in Four States

A bill to regulate daily fantasy sports games in New Jersey has been approved by a state Assembly committee and will now go before the full Assembly for a...

Published March 27, 2017