Metric Gaming In Golf Deal With Amaya

For provision of end-to-end golf pricing solution Sportsbook platform provider Metric Gaming has entered into an end-to-end golf pricing agreement with Amaya Inc.'s sportsbook BetStars. Metric will provide pre-game, live and SuperLive golf pricing feeds to Amaya's recently launched sportsbook with provision in the deal to extend its SuperLive feed product to a variety of other sports. "In many ways...

Genesis Gaming To Launch Jason's Quest

Greek Legend comes to life Content supplier Genesis Gaming promises dramatic adventure combined with multiple levels of fun in the forthcoming release of a new, multi-level video slot in April 2016 on the Quickfire and Relax platforms. A Greek Legend-themed game title, Jason's Quest, is based on the adventures of Jason and the Argonauts and features multiple levels driven by...

Engel Takes 2016 Aussie Millions Main Event (update)

Two AUD millionaires minted in final table payouts American poker pro Ari Engel bested a 732-strong field to win the Aussie Millions AU$10,600 no-limit hold'em main event over the weekend. Entering the final table with a huge advantage over his competitors in terms of chips, Engel ultimately took the title after defeating Tony Dunst in heads-up play, earning AU$1.6 million...

Draftkings In High Profile Uk Premier League Football Sponsorships

In anticipation of UK launch Boston-based daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings has begun securing sponsorships relevant to the UK market as it anticipates the imminent launch of operations in the country. High profile Premier League football clubs Watford, Arsenal and Liverpool have succumbed to DraftKings' persuasive offer, the cost of which has not been disclosed. Under the terms of the...

Doubledown Strengthens Content Portfolio

With launch of House of Cards Slot International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has launched its latest social slot offer "House of Cards Slots" to its social gaming app DoubleDown Casino. Inspired by the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning TV Series, House of Cards Slots is the latest IGT licensed brand to premier on DoubleDown Casino. The social version of House...

Cashbet Named Playscreen Gaming Platform Provider

Casino Cash app to launch on UK App Store California-based mobile-first platform provider CashBet has been selected by casino games developer PlayScreen as its gaming platform provider. The licensing partnership will see CashBet power Playscreen's Casino Cash iOS app, soon to be available in the UK App store, which offers players access to 17 casino games, including slots, bingo, roulette,...

All Things Dfs

The saga continues… One of the many movements in the daily fantasy sports (DFS) industry recently saw the demise of DFS operator FantasyUp who has now been acquired by white label DFS provider iTEAM Network for an undisclosed consideration. According to Legal Sports Report, iTEAM Network will honour FantasyUP's customer accounts. In a statement to players, iTEAM Network said: "On...

Will Draftkings Changes Placate Lawmakers?

Consumer protection measures to be implemented next week Players who use the DraftKings daily fantasy sports site received emails Friday confirming earlier rumours that the company is about to make consumer protection-related changes as pressure from lawmakers in the US mounts. The email set a January 29 target date for the changes to come into effect and revealed that these...

U.s. Survey Shows Little Moral Objection To Sports Betting

But those favouring legalisation are in the minority The Deseret News reports that a new survey has found that, whilst most Americans have no moral problem with sports betting, only forty percent believe it should be legalised. The study was carried out by LifeWay Research, an evangelical polling group, on a sample size of 1,000 U.S. adults, conducted Sept. 14-28...

Regulate All Online Gambling, Says L.a. Times

Time for the Legislature to stand up to competing gambling interest groups and adopt safeguards across online gaming The editorial board of the Los Angeles Times again came out in support of regulated online gambling in California at the weekend, suggesting in an op-ed piece that the time has come for lawmakers to stand up to competing self-interested groups that...