NetEnt, the digital entertainment company that provides gaming solutions to some of the world’s most successful casino operators, has pushed the boat out with Hook’s Heroes, the swashbuckling game release with a new scatter symbol feature. The 5-reel, 3-row and 20-line video slot takes to the high seas with a Caribbean-style soundtrack and pirate-themed cartoon graphics, as well as free …
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BAC & EiG team up for networking party in Berlin
iGB Affiliate isexcited to announce that it has teamed up with Excellence in Gaming (EiG) to host the Thursday night networking party for both events. The official BAC and EiG party will take place on Thursday 22nd October and will be at the Avenue club in Berlin. Avenue is one of the hottest venues in the city and offers space …
Read More »Optimal Payments – AffiliateFest a key industry learning tool
AffiliateFest takes place on Monday October 12 and the event is offering a host of benefits to those in attendance. Main sponsor Optimal Payments has stated that the event will be a vital learning tool with speeches from a number of iGaming experts but beyond this industry insight, there will be one to one coaching and round table workshops which are designed …
Read More »XLMedia posts record earnings for H1 2015
London AIM listed igaming marketing specialist XLMedia Plc has stated that it is “extremely confident” of hitting 2015 corporate targets as the firm reported a doubling in H1 2015 pretax profits of $13.2 million, up on $4.6million posted in 2014. XLMedia reported that it had recorded an 85% revenue climb to $36.8 million from H1 2014’s $19.9 million. Corporate governance …
Read More »Playtech’s Plus500 acquisition delayed by further regulatory assessments
Playtech governance has issued an update regarding its acquisitions of financial trading operators Ava Trade and Plus500. Alerting its investors and the media, Playtech governance stated that it expects to complete its $105 million takeover of Ava Trade by the end of September or early October. However, the gambling technology provider has met regulatory delays concerning its £460 million acquisition …
Read More »Meless named Greatest Poker Player in the Universe
Dmitrijs ‘PokahPPL’ Meless has been named ‘The Greatest Poker Player in the Universe’ after competing in the very first Universal Championship of Poker tournament series (UCOP), organised by MPN. Over the course of 12 events, the series attracted thousands of players from over 100 different countries, awarding over €240,000 in cash prizes to the winners. One of the unique features …
Read More »Mike Tyson launches Inspired Gaming’s Rush Boxing
Inspired Gaming provider of virtual sports gambling content developer has unveiled its new game ‘Rush Boxing’ in partnership with heavyweight boxing legend Iron Mike Tyson. The games developer announced that it will debut its feature title at the upcoming G2E Vegas expo (29th Sep – 1st Oct) on stand 3230. Rush Boxing sees Inspired extent its sports portfolio which includes virtual basketball, …
Read More »UKGC issues online scratchcard warning
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued a warning to players of online scratchcard games about a new money-making scheme that could result in them promoting an illegal lottery. The warning comes after the Gambling Commission was alerted to plans for a system which involved customers paying a monthly fee in return for digital scratchcards. Customers are also told they …
Read More »NetPlay TV’s efficiency strategy sees improvement in core metric performance
Bjarke Larsen CEO of interactive igaming operator NetPlay TV, has stated that the operator’s governance is pleased with the progress that the firm is displaying under a new corporate strategy. Presenting NetPlay’s interim H1 2015 performance (period ending 30 June), Larsen highlighted that the operator core KPI metrics remained strong. Despite new POC charges that amounted to £1.9 million in …
Read More »Gamevy seals first gameshow partnership with Lottoland
ICE 2015 Start-up Launchpad winner Gamevy has announced that it has signed its first games partnership deal with European online lottery operator Lottoland. The games partnership will see Gamevy studios integrate its inventory of gameshow themed content with Lottolands existing games portfolio. Following six months of product development and the securing of significant investment, Gamevy management stated that it was …
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