Gambling News
NetEnt Updates Website with New Features
- September 19, 2018 By Oliver Young -
Scandinavian online gambling software provider NetEnt has updated its website and added some new features. Namely, in what seems to be a serious move forward, the business has announced the beta-launch of an affiliate network, plus made all their games available in a preview mode. Moreover, this step right after it was revealed that NetEnt […] Continue Reading
Greece Ready for New Regulations
- September 18, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
For the last seven years, online gambling operators in Greece have been doing business under transitional permits. The country has finally announced the introduction of a permanent licensing system after new regulations came into effect last week. Pricing, Duration and Taxation Under the provisions of the new regulatory act, published by the Greek Ministry of […] Continue Reading
Gambling Authorities Worried About Blurred Lines Between Video Games and Gambling
- September 17, 2018 By Oliver Young -
Today, the UK Gambling Commission has published a declaration of gambling regulators on their concerns related to the blurring of lines between gambling and gaming. The declaration was signed by a total of 16 gambling authorities across Europe, plus the Washington State Gambling Commission. One of the highlighted priorities in the declaration is tackling illegal […] Continue Reading
Microgaming to Launch New Village People Slot Next Year
- September 13, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
The leading online games developer Microgaming has recently announced it has put to pen a new licensing deal with ITV Studios Global Entertainment. Under the provisions of the new agreement, the Isle of Man-based online software company will develop a brand-new slot game inspired by Village People, an American disco group best known for their […] Continue Reading
Big Time Gaming Partners with Sony Pictures
- September 12, 2018 By Oliver Young -
Big Time Gaming revealed that the company has partnered with Sony Pictures Television in order to create branded slots. More precisely, the brand covered in the agreement is the hit game show “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” that was targeted by several other gaming software companies. Nonetheless, other online casino businesses and developers haven’t […] Continue Reading
Playtech Offloads Its Entire Plus500 Stake for $227M
- September 11, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
The Isle of Man-based online gaming development company Playtech has announced it has sold its entire holding of the ordinary share in the online trading platform Plus500. According to available information, $228 million earned from this transaction will be used by Playtech to refinance its existing debt. Selling All of its Shares The company later […] Continue Reading
UK Gambling Commission Publishes Latest Health Survey
- September 10, 2018 By Oliver Young -
Back in 2016 the UK Gambling Commission carried out a field research focusing on problem gambling and at-risk gambling rates across the Kingdom. Last week, the Commission published the results of the health survey, which reveals that the problem gambling rate across the UK was 0.7%. The publishing date of the document is September 2018, […] Continue Reading
Playtech’s Tiger Claw Slot Is Real Treat for High Rollers
- September 6, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
The Isle of Man-based developer of online gaming content Playtech added a new game to its portfolio at the end of August. Titled Tiger Claw, the new video slot is set deep in the heart of the Asian rainforest, featuring stunning visuals and an amazing soundtrack, but above all, boasting a thrilling gameplay with plenty […] Continue Reading
UK Players Invited to Give Proposals to Improve Online Gambling
- September 5, 2018 By Oliver Young -
This week the UK Gambling Commission has been quite busy trying to improve online gambling in the United Kingdom. Namely, two days ago the authority has led a workshop in Manchester focused on making gambling safer and free from crime. Additionally, today the Commission has published a call to consumers, gambling operators and members of […] Continue Reading
NetEnt Removes Five Games from Its Line-up on September 5
- September 4, 2018 By Riley Wilson -
The Swedish online games developer NetEnt is widely recognized for its extensive portfolio of high-quality video slot games. But, apart from updating its line-up on a regular basis, the company from time to time purges its offering, for a number of different reasons. Making More Room for New Games The renowned developer has announced that […] Continue Reading