Online and mobile games developer Playtech has extended its partnership with MSC Cruises, which has ordered the Neon Casino Management System for its newest ship, MSC Preziosa. The software is an enterprise-level system for land-based gaming operators, designed to cover a range of gambling operations. Neon is integrated with the ships’ Fidelio Cruise property management system, enabling guests to use their room key to charge …

With the iGaming Super Show revealing today that it has grown the B2B side of the event, SBC’s affiliate correspondent Marc Pedersen recounts his experience from an affiliate and media partner perspective. One of the interesting developments from the Igaming Super Show in Amsterdam last month was the emergence of lots of new brands showing off their services at the …

53 international sports ministers met in Glasgow to discuss development and integrity of sports in developing countries. The ongoing meetings took place before the opening of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, and has been named by officials as the Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting. The meeting between international ministers focused on the development of professional sports in underprivileged nations within the …

Britain’s Labour Party announced it was considering imposing new tax levies on online betting and Premier League TV incomes, in order to support grass root sports in the UK.  The Party issued a public mandate on Thursday, outlining measures and policy ideas to raise capital for UK sports. The Labour Party, leading in national opinion polls before next May’s national …

Online sports betting affiliate OLBG.com has announced that it will extend its sponsorship of the Mares’ Hurdle Race at Cheltenham Festival. The extension of the deal will see OLBG.com sponsor the hurdles race for a further five years (sponsorship ends 2020). Cheltenham Festival organisers, announced that the Mares’ Hurdle had been upgraded to a Grade One race, this will mean …

April Loft, Content Manager at Pentasia Recruitment, points out that there is often several sides to the same story, depending on where you read about it. iGaming is well served by its industry press and there are a number of publications offering news and analysis on topical trends and events. But with each publication offering its own take, it can …

Lotus F1 Team will feature the branding of online entertainment company Interwetten Sports for this week’s Hungarian Grand Prix. The sports betting provider has taken the prestigious sidepod placement for their promotion, as the team tackles the tortuous twists of the Hungaroring in the final race before the summer shutdown. Matthew Carter, Lotus F1 Team CEO said: “We are delighted …

Sweden’s state controlled gambling operator, Svenska Spel has requested a direct application from the Swedish Government, to allow the operator to launch an online casino product. Senior management stated that Svenska Spel, would be looking to diversify their product inventory in the coming months. The Swedish operator would be looking to expand its online gaming presence with new verticals. Svenska …

GameAccount, supplier of enterprise-level B2B gaming software and online gaming content, has announced a partnership with Parx Casino to launch an online ‘Simulated Gaming’ experience for new customers and existing customers. Parx Casino is owned by Greenwood Racing, Inc and comprises a major thoroughbred racetrack and casino property in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Parx is a key player in Pennsylvania with a …