Showing results for: ""
Popular HTML5 gaming developer - Odobo - has announced its pick for its first partner, bet365. This news has been welcomed by both companies. bet365 already sports 2 live games from Odobo. As part of the agreement, Odobo will provide the online gaming operator with a wide selection of new casino games. These have been developed with the Game Development Kit at Odobo and have been released through the Odobo Marketplace. Among the growing list of new games offered is Baccpo (AppleJack Gaming) and The Legend of Olympus (By Rabcat). These games feature state-of-the-art HTML 5 technology and they run off players' browsers in Windows, Android, and iOS platforms. They are compatible with a full range of mobiles, tablets and desktop gaming devices. Warmly Welcomed News The founder of Odobo, Ashley Lang, is delighted at the agreement that was hammered out with bet365. Combined, both companies have a commitment to gaming excellence, exciting gaming content and a massive player base. The Odobo Marketplace is primarily a Business to Business store for those in the online gaming arena. Operators have the ability to install new games, configure their gaming platforms, browse and license their products by developers. Among the many newly added developers are Rabcat, Trimark, Probability Jones, Red7, and CoreGaming. Games are available in many languages and in multiple currencies. Players even have the option of enjoying Odobo Games for free online.
Albania to Shut Down Online Gambling Albania Prime Minister Edi Rama is encouraging the government to shut down all overseas online gambling sites in a determined effort to stop the outflow of money from one of the most impoverished regions in Europe. Albanian gambling on foreign websites is estimated to be approximately €500 to €700 million a year, and legislation shutting down these sites would help keep that large sum of money in the country. Since the new government party came into power in June, there have been strict crackdowns on casinos operating without proper licenses and 1300 casinos and betting shops have already been closed down across the country. Online Sports Betting Might Have a Chance in China Rumour has it that Chinese company 500 has come to an understanding with their government that would allow them to provide an online gaming platform specifically for sports betting (excluding Macau). Only a few obstacles stand in the way of 500: They would need to raise $150 million in order to offer the platform for online sports betting. The actual betting would be tied to China's lottery service, which only offers a 68% return on players' bets. (Illegal sites in China offer a large percentage of return.) 500 will not be able to offer "in-play" bets, which are very popular among the Chinese, thus they might not be able to draw players from illegal online casinos to their own. Despite the obstacles, this is the first real chance that China has at legal sports betting, and Western online operators would love to get in on the action. Bulgaria is on a Blacklisting Roll Bulgaria has added another five online gaming operators to its list of 150+ sites. The five websites are PrimeCasino, Oddsring, BetCris, BetSonic and BetCave. The sites have only a two-week window in which they can appeal their blacklisted status; an appeal will only be accepted if they prove that they have completely withdrawn from the market. New Gaming Act Introduced in Slovenia Slovenia plans to introduce a new Gaming Act in early 2014. It has already notified the European Union of its intentions, which is a requirement under EU law, and must now wait for the approval of the European Commission. The Commission must review the Act to make sure that it complies with EU treaties.
October 31, 2013 saw the soft launch of Delaware's online gambling program, open to a hand-picked selection of real-money players. The program will open to the public on November 8, and will include a full suite of casino games, such as poker, blackjack, roulette and slots. Delaware residents can access the system through any one of the three online Delaware racetrack casinos; the one condition is that they have a Delaware address, and that they are physically in Delaware at the time of their playing. Delaware legalized gambling back in June 2012; it took quite a long time until the legislation turned into reality. Online gaming is expected to give a small but significant boost to Delaware's economy, bringing in an estimated $5 million in the first year. Thomas Cook, Finance Secretary of Delaware stated, "This is another chapter in Delaware's history of staying competitive in the gaming industry. It is something that has to grow but we're in a fiercely competitive environment here. This is just one more opportunity for entertainment.'' And he hopes the entertainment will attract new players, in addition to the typical patrons of Delaware casinos who tend to be in their 40s-50s Ed Sutor, Chief Executive at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, said that it was a smart move for Delaware to legalize online gambling. "The Internet is part of everyday life. You are either going to get on the train or be left behind. We are going to get on the train.''
United Kingdom affiliates and players of All Slots Casino are invited to join the slot giant's latest adventure in casino gaming. For the first time, All Slots Casino has launched a television advertising campaign. Players and affiliates are generously rewarded throughout the campaign by bringing new players to the casino. New players to All Slots Casino who reside in the UK will receive a handsome £33 in free play cash. No deposit is required. Existing affiliates and players who participate are entitled to exclusive incentives as well. All Slots Casino offers popular table games like roulette and blackjack, and over 450 desktop slots. Its solid reputation and mega game features have catapulted the company to becoming the ultimate destination for online players. The casino's features can be accessed via desktop, mobile and tablet devices for a personalized playing experience and access to a variety of games, including the progressive jackpot game, Mega Moolah. Player Relations Vice President, David Brickman, said All Slots is eager to show off its game features and everything else All Slots has to offer. To enhance and boost player retention, All Slots Casino has increased department budgets, according to a news release on the new campaign. The campaign will demonstrate the many ways players can use and enjoy the site. All Slots Casino is calling for affiliates and players to enthusiastically support the campaign and be rewarded. All Slots Casino is ranked as the biggest slots casino and this latest marketing push will allow All Slots to reinforce its position in the online gaming sector.
From November 6 th until the 7 th , the annual Social Gambling Conference will be taking place in London England at the Dexter House. Keynote speaker Mr. Jason Prasad will be there to discuss his recent academic research study regarding the effect of perceived marketing communication initiatives on online social gamblers. The study was performed to discover the level that marketing communication programs, created for real-money gamblers would have influence on social gamblers' purchase behavior online. He will present his findings to delegates at the conference in a session called "Social Gaming: Will They Convert?" Prasad is no stranger to the industry harboring over 10 years of experience in the field and joins other experts like Andy Rogers of Media Tech Solutions, Raf Keustermans of Plumbee, Ohad Narkis of Williams Interactive, Andrew Paradise of SKILLZ.com and many more. "We are delighted that Jason's research will be presented at the Social Gambling Conference," related Alex Pratt, Head of iGaming Business. "This conference is designed for people who want to understand social gaming and how to make it work for their business, and a lot of Jason's research is geared towards creating a working business model which will be a great benefit to our delegates."
Liverpool-based Sportech PLC will be selling its e-gaming business, Vernons, to Netplay TV for £3 million. The decision to sell was made after a strategic review of Vernons' performance over the past six months, and the figures showed a failing casino. From January to June 2013, the company reported a .7 million loss, and the losses only got worse as the year progressed. Vernons would have required additional investments in order to make an acceptable amount of profit, and Sportech executives decided it was not worth it. Ian Penrose, Chief Executive of Sportech, commented on the sale, "We are delighted to have realised £3m in cash for the sale to NetPlay, who will be able to combine increased scale and market leading interactive gaming television skills to take the business forward. This is another positive step in increasing the focus of Sportech on operations where we hold competitive advantage, particularly those in the US." The sale includes the entire network of Vernons Online Casino, poker, bingo and sportsbook websites, in addition to the customer databases. Customer accounts at Sportech will simply be moved over to Netplay TV, as will some employees. NetPlay Chief Executive Charles Butler is excited about the acquisition. It "fits very well with the Group's core business, adds scale and customer reach, and will be integrated quickly and efficiently to realise the excellent operational synergies."
FENGaming, the biggest and most respectable sports betting platform in Italy, will now be offering iSoftBet games to their users. iSoftBet is a gaming software provider that offers an impressive array of thrilling casino games, stellar sound effects, exclusive Facebook software and branded content. Its new partnership with FENGaming will be beneficial to both parties. In his statement about the partnership, iSoftBet Sales Manager Luci Apostolou said, "This is an amazing opportunity for iSoftBet. FENGaming's great reputation and firm business acumen are sure to be strong assets to the iSoftBet brand. We're really looking forward to working alongside FenGaming while their business empire continues to further expand and develop in the future." It is no wonder that FENGaming has been rapidly cornering the number one spot in Italy's gaming industry. Their intricate knowledge of the online gaming industry, coupled with the experience of professionals, has led them to build a wide customer base and distribute their platform to other online game operators. Andre Genovese, Chief Technology Officer at FENGaming, is excited to offer his customer base new and unique games. "iSoftBet have created some truly engaging and innovative content over the last few years. We're thrilled that we are now able to introduce our customers to their top-notch gaming software." Among the iSoftBet games that FENGaming will offer are a selection of branded slots and more Vegas-like casino games such as Absolute Super Reels and Super Fast Hot Hot.
The European Gambling and Betting Association (EGBA) will mark the 6th Responsible Gaming Day this November, holding the annual convention in Brussels. The EGBA's commitment is for legal and responsible internet betting and gaming in Europe, providing guidelines and procedures to gaming operators on how to provide safe, secure and responsible online gaming to their customers. The November 29 Conference Registration is open to the convention which will take place on the morning of the 28 th of November in Brussel's Bibliotheque Solvay. Moderated by journalist and broadcaster Jacki Davis, a public roundtable discussion will address key questions dealing with Europe and online gambling. The conference's discussions this year will seek to make a real contribution to policy discussions on the first anniversary of the Commission's action plan on online gambling. Focus will be given on questions such as: The impact of national regulation of online gambling in the EU: Has it created an attractive legal offer to EU consumers? What are the outcomes of the Commission's action plan: Implementation or achievements? What are the future challenges and policy options for online gambling in the EU? The discussion will be closed by a networking lunch. Attendants Some of the key attendants speaking in the convention include: Claire Bury: Director of Services Directorate, DG MARKT European Commission Christofer Fjellner: Member of the European Parliament, EPP, Sweden Benjamin Jansen: Deputy Director, Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security Henrik Tjarnstrom: Unibet, CEO Andrew Beveridge: eCOGRA, CEO
The stakes are high tonight at Juventus stadium where the home team will host Real Madrid for a match in the UEFA Champions League Group B. This is the highlight of tonight's fixtures, "a classic" as Juventus manager Antonio Conte said. His compatriot, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, will be aiming to hit a three-win streak in the group stage. Just two weeks ago at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real secured a 2-1 over Juventus, so the Old Lady will be looking for a retribution in her home field, and not just that - Juventus needs the three points to stay relevant. Juventus getting out of the picture this early at the group stage would be problematic, so we are expected to see utmost motivation by the white-blacks. A win would give the team a clear head in their next two matches - a home match against Copenhagen and an away match against Galatasaray. If Real wins tonight, it's straight to the knockout stages, so they have all the reasons to do so. Juventus will be missing key players tonight with Giorgio Chiellini's suspension and Stephan Lichtsteiner's injury. For Full Time Result, bet365 sports is offering 6/4 on Juventus, 9/5 on Real Madrid and 11/4 for a draw. A total of 93 betting markets are available for this game including Correct score, Half Time/Full Time, Total Goals and goal scorer markets. Bet365 will cover the full range of Champions League games tonight so make sure to log-in your account and make your bet count.
The International Social Games Association (ISGA), comprised of social gaming giants Zynga, Bally Technologies and MGM, has developed and launched best practice principles for the industry. The ISGA also began a research process to assist the industry in understanding the use and impact on players who use social gaming networks. Steps are being taken by ISGA to hold the social gaming industry to basic best practice principles that ensure consumer protection, transparency and accountability. The social gaming industry is relatively new and with the onset of more than 300 million players, ISGA recognizes the need for responsible standards in five areas:Laws and RegulationsPlayer Privacy Appropriately ManagedEthical Models in Advertising CampaignsTransparent FunctionalityResponsible Treatment of Purchases and Payments Research will Support Best Practices In launching the research process, ISGA takes into account the cultural and social impacts of the social gaming industry, and the need to provide a safe form of entertainment. Social gaming will be studied from the unique perspectives of both the business and consumer sides of the industry. Developers will have a bird's eye view of the digital economy as it pertains to social gaming and be able to introduce new knowledge to players, policymakers and regulators. Social Casinos Boast almost a Billion Players Avid slot, video poker and table game players may research social casinos for themselves in deciding the best possible avenue of entertainment. Reviews and games may be researched online.
Blackjack
Slots
Roulette
Baccarat
Craps
Poker
