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Russian telecommunications regulator cracks down on online gambling websites

In Russia, telecommunications regulator Roskomnadzor has revealed that 2016 saw it identify some 87,000 websites that featured prohibited materials including 15,900 that offered online gambling-related services.

Roskomnadzor explained that the number of prohibited websites it uncovered over the twelve-month period represented a 30% increase from 2015 while it successfully managed to warn off some 52,000 while having Internet service providers remove a further 34,500.

The regulator detailed that it had received in excess of 127,000 reports of illicit websites from members of the public during 2016 although it later rejected some 40,000 of these tip-offs as unfounded. It stated that domains offering some form of gambling-related service received the second-highest number of co…

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Scientific Games powering new Casino Arizona online gaming site and app

It was announced this week that Scientific Games would be helping Casino Arizona launch new products for customer enjoyment. The gaming operators two properties will now have access to online gaming content via a desktop site and mobile application, plus a social casino platform.

Going Online:

Casino Arizona launched their new mobile and desktop application on the 30th of July, offering players with Android and Apple devices to take part in gaming. The app can be found in the App Store or Google Play under the name “Casino AZ/Talking Stick Resort.”

Players from Casino Arizona as well as the Talking Stick Resort can now sign up to take part in online gaming, via the applications. The apps offer an online casino experience along with soci…

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As New Jersey iGambling soars, Delaware sees huge drop in earnings

The state of New Jersey has proven to be a market leader when it comes to online gaming. Online casino and poker gaming have done quite well in the state, easily surpassing Nevada and Delaware when it comes to online gaming revenues. For the month of March, Delaware saw a huge drop in iGaming revenue while New Jersey was able to post record earnings.

For March, the online casinos in Delaware earned just $151,811, which is a 42% drop when compared to March 2016. The loss equals $108,000 less going to the state and a huge difference in the net win produced by Delaware Park, Harrington Raceway and Dover Downs from 2016 when $260,539 was earned. The biggest loser for the state was Dover Downs, who brought in just over $20,000 for the month which is a whopping 76% less than March 2016 …

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Sports Betting Drives Bwin.Party Results_2

iGaming Business – Online gaming operator bwin.party has reported that despite losses in its casino, poker and bingo divisions, the success of its sports betting arm helped it achieve year-on-year revenue growth during the three months to September 30, 2014.

The company reported total revenue of €148.7 million ($190.4 million) in the third quarter, which is up 2% on the €145.7 million posted in the same period last year.

Bwin.party noted that, excluding the losses in Greece, its revenue would have increased by 4%.

Sports betting generated €58.8 million of total revenue, which is 11% higher than the €52.9 million it collected in the corresponding period last year.

However, revenue the operator’s poker business fell 25% to €17.5 million, casino an…

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Take a mystical trip with Gamzix Technology’s new Hoonga Boonga video slot

Estonian online casino games developer Gamzix Technology is inviting video slot aficionados to take a mystical walk through a tropical jungle with its new tiki-themed Hoonga Boonga innovation.

The Tallinn-headquartered firm used an official Thursday press release published by European Gaming Media and Events to declare that its latest five-reel and ten-payline video slot features a plethora of high-paying totem characters as well as ‘fabulous old world-style graphics and cool animation effects’.

Sprouting selection:

Gamzix Technology had already offered a portfolio of nine titles including the colorful Book of Symbols, Banana Bar, and Dragon’s Secret video slots and moreover st…

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Stan James Online acquired by Unibet Group

Pending regulatory approval, expected later this year, Unibet Group plc will acquire the online gaming business of Stan James Group plc, including the brand. UK gambling shops were not sold in the deal. The sale is in cash with a price tag of GBP 19 million. About 150 Gibraltar employees of Stan James will be transferred to Unibet.

In the second quarter of 2015 Stan James enjoyed an active customer roll of 84,266.

“We have long been looking at strengthening our position in the UK online market. Stan James as an operator is one of the most well-respected in the UK market with particular strengths in horse-racing and other British sports. Stan James has had a long presence in the British market where there are few companies of this size available for acquisition. Since Unibe…

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Tabcorp Holdings Limited inks digital wagering strategic investment

In Australia and prominent bookmaker Tabcorp Holdings Limited has announced that it is to pay approximately $21 million in order to acquire a 20% stake in socialized digital wagering platform compatriot Dabble Sports Proprietary Limited.

The Melbourne-headquartered firm used an official press release (pdf) to declare that the fully diluted investment remains ‘subject to customary conditions’ including approval from the Northern Territory Racing Commission and will eventually entitle it to appoint a director to the innovator’s board ‘subject to probity approval.’

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The Sun International Group relaunches Sunbet on Bede Platform

After signing a partnership at the end of 2017, The Sun International Group and Bede Gaming will now be reaping the fruits of their labor. The two have worked together for some time to see the Sunbet site relaunch on the Bede Platform, a process that took place last week. The award-winning software supplier will be providing Sunbet visitors with top quality online gaming content.

Bede Gaming is the exclusive platform partner for Sunbet, with the partnership seeing Sun International using the quality tools of the provider to bring their sports betting site to life. Multiple open APIs have been used to create a top-notch offering for Sun International customers.

The site relaunched with perfect timing as the FIFA World Cup is set to begin. The digital platform of Sunbet will b…

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Advertising Standards Authority issues Foxy Games and Betfair Casino rulings

In the United Kingdom and the Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against online casino operator ElectraWorks Limited after determining that one of the firm’s ads had breached local responsible marketing protocols.

The regulator used an official press release to announce that the iGaming firm had fallen foul of the Non-Broadcast Advertising and Direct and Promotional Marketing Code by allowing a paid-for Google search ad for its domain at FoxyGames.com to feature the tag line ‘Earn Money Online – Foxy Games – Play Online’ and be displayed when the search term ‘make money online’ was used.

Principal point:

The Advertising Standards Authority stated that the ad seen on July 11 had been deemed in breach because ‘adver…

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Wazdan to showcase Larry the Leprechaun slot at iGB Live!

iGB Live! is set to take place July 16th to the 19th in Amsterdam with several top-name companies in the gaming industry set to attend. Included in the mix is Wazdan, with the team of the company ready to showcase Larry the Leprechaun, a new slot set to go live on the first day of the show, July 17th.

Feature Game:

Wazdan has been super busy creating new games this year, with Larry the Leprechaun being the feature game of 2019. The launch of the title is highly anticipated and attendees of iGB Live! will get a firt look at the title.

The game features an Irish tale that is brought to life on the reels with quality animations and features. Players will go on a journey through an enchanted forest in search of a pot of gol…

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