In mutual distribution deal Sports betting technology firm Metric Gaming and data services provider Sporting Solutions have inked a mutual distribution deal with each other's sports wagering products. In exchange for Sporting Solutions' content and pricing solutions — which will help supplement Metric's sportsbook offering — Sporting Solutions has been awarded a license to distribute Metric's in-play pricing feeds throughout...
Minister decides to rely on professionalism of the industry The Malaysian federal minister for Communications and Multimedia, Datuk Seri Salleh Said Keruak, appears to have abandoned his plans to introduce Singapore-style "guidance" for online media outlets, revealing this week in an interview with the Malaysian Insider that the Communications and Multimedia Ministry no longer plans draw up 'guidelines' specifically for...
Lim family in GBP 7.2 million deal on Genting Alderney According to filings today on the Malaysian stock exchange, the Lim family have agreed to sell their Genting Alderney online gaming business in the UK to Genting Malaysia Bhd, a 49.3 percent owned Genting subsidiary, for GBP 7.2 million in cash, the motivation being to streamline the group's gaming business...
Upgrades and new releases Kiron Interactive has overhauled its virtual sports product suit with a host of upgrades to existing racing games as well as the launch of two new virtual games via its recently launched Betman Online proprietary platform (see previous InfoPowa reports). The new content includes a third iteration of their popular greyhound racing game, complete with two...
Tournaments and light shows celebrate ten years on the island Online poker provider Pokerstars celebrates a decade of Isle of Man residence next week with a major on-island poker tournament and a free-to-view 3D projection and lighting spectacular at 8pm on Wednesday. The tournament will be hosted at the Villa Marina in Douglas and consists of 13 events with the...
Potential for expanded customer-base Software developer High 5 Games has received a Category 2 Associate certificate from the Alderney gaming authority. This certificate will extend High 5 Games' licensing coverage within the EU, allowing the company to expand its sales activities to target regulated European gaming operators with a particular focus on Alderney-licensed operators, a company statement said Wednesday. The...
Turnkey, white label social casino solution Novomatic Group-owned developer GreenTube has clinched a deal with Foxwoods Resort Casino for the provision of a social casino platform. With the implementation of the Greentube Pro product, Foxwoods Resort Casino will be able to leverage a portfolio of games from Novomatic and GreenTube while maintaining a complete brand standard across the platform. Felix...
Reports that Tipico owners are looking for buyers The four entrepreneurs who founded German online sports betting group Tipico have reportedly engaged JP Morgan and Rothchild to find possible buyers for the company, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The publication speculates that the new European gambling rules are driving an urge to merge in the online gambling industry, citing...
Now represents 41 percent of overall revenue With the lack of progress in the internet gaming market in the U.S., GameAccount Network (GAN) has refocused its efforts on its Simulated Gaming Product following a disappointing first half 2015 progress report. Key performance highlights for HY1/2015 included: - Gross Income increased to GBP 13.4 million (HY1/2014: GBP 13.2 million) - Net...
Launches new land casino machine designed to attract a wider demographic Three weeks ago the US gambling machine maker GameCo pledged to launch a new-style casino gaming machine designed to appeal to the younger demographic seeking more variety and skill-based action in casino gaming, and this week at the G2E show in Las Vegas the company lived up to its...
