Updating the market, Toronto TSX-listed gambling platform and software provider NYX Gaming (NYX) had confirmed that it has expanded its supplier provisions agreement with Malta-based European operator Evoke Gaming. The new agreement sees TSX become the lead platform supplier to Evoke Gaming brands, as the operator seeks to unify its services and operations. Moving forward Evoke igaming brands Vinnarum, MammaMia, …
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Updating the market, FTSE-listed gambling technology provider Playtech Plc (Playtech) has informed investors that UK independent bookmaker Betfred has extended its online casino platform lead supplier agreement for Betfred.com until 2020. In May 2016, Betfred governance surprised industry observers by announcing that it would move its digital platform’s for sports betting and igaming services to GVC Holdings’ newly acquired bwin.party …
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New industry slots and games developer, Ganapati, has reached an agreement to launch a game around the hit Japanese single Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen. The single was released by singer-songwriter PIKOTARO, and was produced by superstar comedian Daimaou Kosaka. The single was released on YouTube back in August 2016 and has reached 110 million views. With 96,000 related videos uploaded, the total number …
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Yggdrasil Gaming has won Innovator of the Year at the 10th International Gaming Awards, the latest in a growing list of accolades for the supplier. At the same awards 12 months ago, Yggdrasil was voted Gaming Software Supplier of the Year, while the company also won Slot Provider of the Year at the 2016 EGR B2B Awards. Yggdrasil governance stated …
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Updating the market, FTSE-listed digital payment services provider Paysafe Group Plc (Paysafe) has confirmed the appointment of Oscar Nieboer as its first group Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). An international technology marketing veteran, Nieboer joins Paysafe leadership team from Amazon UK where he served as marketing lead for the firm’s video content division (CMO 2015-2016). Nieboer has prior industry experience having …
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Updating the market, the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has announced a series of changes to its licensing structure following consultation and feedback from the Island’s sector stakeholders. The regulatory changes have been backed by Steve Brennan, Chief Executive Officer at the GSC who detailed to stakeholders: “These new regulations respond to the changing regulatory environment both locally …
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Updating the market, Nordic Nasdaq-listed European igaming operator Mr Green & Co (Mr Green) has confirmed that it has acquired ‘all shares’ in Danish licensed online gambling firm Dansk Underholding. The acquisition sees Mr Green acquire all Dansk Underholdning assets for a cash consideration of circa €9 million (7x EBITDA), with a further +€600,000 attached to the deal for performance …
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Industry hi-definition games provider Leander Games (Leander) has confirmed the appointment of David Newstead as its first Sales Director as the firm seeks to expand its commercial and partnership footprint. A ten-year industry veteran, Newstead has worked in various executive roles within the igaming sector, focusing on games development, marketing and player acquisition. Newstead joins Leander as the company seeks …
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Industry platform and software provider, EveryMatrix has today announced that it has secured a ‘procurement’ with Norwegian state-owned gambling enterprise Norsk Tipping for the integration of its online gaming platform. Updating the market, EveryMatrix governance detailed that it had won the platform ‘contract’, following an open tender process against ten other industry services/provisions competitors. Following the review, the EveryMatrix …
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John Duthie, the founder and former CEO of the European Poker Tour (EPT), has agreed a five-year deal to become President of partypoker’s new poker tour, partypoker LIVE. The new live global tour was only announced in January of this year. As a poker player, Duthie has over $3.2 million in live tournament winnings and won the inaugural Poker Million …
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