casino news
Online gambling software developer Playtech plc has released its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2011, reporting continued momentum and a positive
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The growing number of media calls for legalised online gambling at state level has been augmented by the New York Observer this week.
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The live dealer technology and gaming supplier Entwine Tech is currently
being considered for a Foreign Gaming Associate Certificate following an application
to the Alderney Gambling Control Commission submitted in July this year, the
jurisdiction reported this week.
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The addition of cash tables for players on the iPoker.it network and casino
action under the new Italian regulations should prove a welcome boost for
Playtech licensees, the internet gambling software developer reports.
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Online gaming and entertainment software provider TopGame has released “Bee
Land”, a new five-reel, twenty-payline slot game.
Comical and bright graphics abound in a slot themed around the lives of
bees with the target of winning the queen bee’s heart.
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Managers from Rewards Affiliates have informed affiliate marketers that
the MiniVegas group of online casinos is the latest Casino Rewards acquisition.
To date no official and general public announcement has been made, but the
agreement apparently involves seven Microgaming powered and eCOGRA accredited
online casinos that are well established.
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The Sunday Independent in Ireland reported that a postal service manager
who went missing following the discovery of a Euro 2 million fraud at Gorey
Post Office is believed to have been losing as much as Euro 20,000 a day gambling
online with Paddy Power.
It is understood that Tony O’Reilly (36), who disappeared four days ago
after leaving home for work, has since been in contact with a family member
from an internet connection in Northern Ireland.
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Discussing new statistics from the problem gambling charity RCA Trust over
the weekend, the Scotsman newspaper reported that the number of Scottish women
falling into debt through online gambling is increasing - and the new generation
smartphones are the cause.
RCA Trust has logged a 15% rise in women of all ages getting into debt
through using Internet poker and bingo sites in the last year.
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The online and land gambling group William Hill plc reported this week that
it had accepted its biggest tennis bet yet at one its retail shops in the
United Kingdom.
The anonymous punter laid down GBP140 000 at 1/2 that Rafael Nadal of Spain
would win against Britain’s Andy Murray in their semi-final…
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The London-based social games studio ‘iwi’ has announced the launch
of a new game: Jackpotjoy Slots as a free to play social entertainment on
Facebook. The game is based on a classic slot mechanic, with a strong real-time
social interaction component. Jackpotjoy Slots launches with 10 different
themed slot games, each with its own unique characters and bonus rounds.
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The Committee on Finance and Revenue enquiry into Washington DC’s move
to legalise online gambling has prompted a hold on implementation until more
community input on the desirability of such a move can be obtained.
Washington newspapers reported late Thursday that the commencement of legal
online gambling regulated by the DC Lottery Corporation will be delayed,
quoting committee chairman Jack Evans, who said: “I have met with representatives
of the chief financial officer and DC Lottery in light of yesterday’s
hearing and am pleased that they are taking immediate action in response
to concerns raised before the committee.
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The latest 3D internet slot from online gambling software provider Betsoft
is themed on the city of light and titled A Night in Paris.
The 5 reel, 30 pay-line slot is the 21st addition to the company’s
growing range of innovative games featuring cinematic animation, 3D and
digital sound and unusual themes.
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The Microgaming-powered online casino operations of Canbet, a subsidiary of
the Australian group IAS, are to be closed today following a decision by the
company to focus on its core business of horse racing and sports betting.
Marketing affiliates of the internet casino were told in a communication Wednesday
that with effect June 30th the casino will no longer be operational.
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Rival Gaming released its latest offering this week, a five-reel, fifteen
payline video i-Slot titled “The Back Nine”. The new slot, due for
release across Rival powered brands, is a continuation of the company’s
flagship title “Hole in Won”. The aim of this game is for players
to successfully putt their way through each of the back nine holes, with precision
being the key to scoring big.
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Unconfirmed but growing numbers of reports on internet message boards appear
to indicate that the Rival Gaming internet gambling turnkey provider, which
powers a number of online casinos that accept US action, may have decided
to eschew US business as payment processing becomes an increasingly serious
obstacle to business.
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