Based on fantasy novel and movie, The Princess Bride Zynga has launched "The Princess Bride" across Facebook, Amazon, Google Play and the iOS app store, its latest social slots offering based on the 1987 American fantasy comedy adventure book and film. "We are excited to bring our players and Princess Bride fans around the world a fun, free way to...
Significant upgrade to existing services Sportech PLC's US Racing/Digital subsidiary has been selected by the Chickasaw Nation-owned Global Gaming Solutions LLC for the provision of pari-mutuel betting technologies and services to Remington Park racetrack and associated OTBs in Oklahoma, and Lone Star Park racetrack in Texas. Sportech said the company will provide a significant upgrade to existing betting technologies along...
If you're not staking or risking something of value, it's not gambling Washington court says According to the National Law Review (NLR), a Washington Federal Court has dismissed a class action suit where the plaintiff's claimed that social casino games constitute gambling under state law. The court dismissed the class action saying purchasable virtual chips have no value and because...
Just a week after House Gaming Oversight Committee clearance Pennsylvania Bill HB649 was introduced and read to the House floor Tuesday following its approval by the House Gaming Oversight Committee last week (see previous InfoPowa reports). The bill sponsored by Rep. John Payne, would legalise online gambling and allow existing Pennsylvanian bricks and mortar casino licensees the opportunity to apply...
Strange days indeed During an interview with Ralston Reports, a week night news and commentary TV programme hosted by political observer Jon Ralston, Nevada's Attorney General Adam Laxalt surprised many with his admission that he backs Sheldon Adelson's Restoration of the Wire Act (RAWA) proposal and intends signing a letter circulating among US attorney general's in support of the measure...
Following successful public beta testing GAN (formerly GameAccountNetwork) has launched simulated gaming for California-based San Manuel Digital at San Manuel.com following the announcement of the deal in August 2015 (see previous InfoPowa reports). San Manuel Digital is the wholly owned interactive business unit of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, who also operate one of California's largest land based...
High powered group to advise on governance and regulatory issues Beleaguered daily fantasy sport company FanDuel has announced the formation of a new advisory board to develop policy recommendations. The board, chaired by Michael Garcia former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, will provide independent advice on evolving governance and regulatory issues, the company said. Other...
Strengthens team for future growth US mobile technology supplier JOINGO has appointed Kirk Olson as director of sales and promoted James Poole, who joined the company last year as director of gaming, to vice president of gaming products. "At JOINGO, we adapt with the demands of the market in order to maximize the value of our products and the success...
Adds measures to confirm player eligibility DraftKings has taken on geo-location and anti-fraud solutions from GeoComply designed specifically for the daily fantasy sports (DFS) market as the industry faces mounting criticism and scrutiny over consumer protection. Under the terms of the deal, GeoComply will employ its Solus geolocation technology for the DraftKings site providing player verification, location and eligibility. "We...
But doesn't rule out a return New Jersey-based fantasy sports operator TradeSports has shutdown saying it will focus on opportunities other than daily fantasy sports (DFS). A lack of business and recent events in the daily fantasy sports industry have been attributed to the decision. "Put simply: We aren't making enough money, and it's now going to be much harder...
