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NetEnt games go live with Resorts Casino, New Jersey

SBC News NetEnt games go live with Resorts Casino, New Jersey

Following gaming solutions provider NetEnt content distribution deal with Resorts Casino, the a selection of desktop and mobile games are now available to play in Resort’s online casino in New Jersey. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement allowed NetEnt a waiver to launch casino games with Resorts Casino. The agreement will also see the company provide its desktop and mobile …

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eSports platform Matcherino raises $1.25m in seed round

SBC News eSports platform Matcherino raises $1.25m in seed round

A new eSports engagement platform called Matcherino has announced a successful investment funding round in which it raised $1.25m (£839,000). The seed round was led by Madrona Venture Group with participation from Vulcan Capital and angel investors including Seahawks offensive linesman Russell Okung. The platform is one which offers fans the chance to make the eSports matches happen that they …

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Betdigital plans major games drive in 2016

SBC News Betdigital plans major games drive in 2016

Betdigital, the UK’s sole independent gaming design and platform integration specialist, has confirmed the planned release of thirty new games in 2016. These games will be released over the twelve months, and this will beat its tally of twenty-two games in 2015 by almost a third. Betdigital CEO, Heath Samples, said: “We’ve secured fantastic growth this year, launching successful integrations with …

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Nathan Griffin – FootballBingo – High Drama, Low Cost

SBC News Nathan Griffin - FootballBingo - High Drama, Low Cost

Virtual Corporation Ltd (VCL) recently launched its latest mobile betting game; FootballBingo. The web app is live and a native app is set to launch in January. It’s all go at VCL HQ and we chatted with Managing Director Nathan Griffin to discuss their gaming products, succeeding in a tough market and the company’s vision for the future. SBC: Nathan, thanks for …

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Betting on Miss World 2015

SBC News Betting on Miss World 2015

China are hosting this year’s Miss World in what will be the 65th edition of the competition, with the coronation set to take place on December 19th. There are 114 women taking part in Miss World 2015 which will introduce the new format. The round with which the competition is perhaps best associated, the bikini round, has been dropped as the …

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Betconstruct’s core platform to go open source in 2016

SBC News Betconstruct's core platform to go open source in 2016

BetConstruct, the award winning online and retail betting and gaming software provider, have announced that its core platform, Spring, will be released as open source in 2016. Spring is a gaming platform which provides a single gaming management environment to support multiple products. Numerous functions are available as part of the platform such as player management, payment systems, accounts, business …

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Jim Dale – British Weather Services – Come Rain or Shine…

SBC News Jim Dale - British Weather Services - Come Rain or Shine...

British Weather Services is the longest established independent weather operator in the UK. Many sports are weather sensitive, and whether it’s an ice cold day at the Etihad or the heavens have opened at Twickenham, it affects both the result and what is likely to happen during the match. Unsurprisingly this information is something that’s of interest to bookmakers. SBC …

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Lazygamer eSports Award Winners announced

SBC News Lazygamer eSports Award Winners announced

Major gaming news site Lazygamer has announced its eSports industry award winners for 2015.  There were five categories to congratulate those who have enjoyed success across the industry, and there were six nominees per category. Here are the 2015 winners. Best eSports Organisation: Bravado Gaming Best eSports Team: Bravado Gaming Dota 2 Best eSports Player: Dimitri ‘Detrony’ Hadjipaschali (CS:GO) Best …

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Betfair and TGP Games launch new tab

SBC News Betfair and TGP Games launch new tab

A new Macau-themed desktop and mobile tab has gone live on the Betfair site. The content is provided exclusively by TGP Games. TGP Games, based in the Isle of Man, is a new firm which launched in 2014. The new tab is positioned alongside the Betfair Arcade tab, it’s aimed at players who enjoy an Asian style games experience. Betfair …

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