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Casino technology provider Ainsworth Game Technology is set to enter the social gambling market, with the upcoming launch of its Players Paradise Casino, scheduled for release in January. Danny Gladstone Ainsworth GT Chief Executive said that the company could no longer afford to ignore the fast growing market, which had seen other land based casino competitors successfully enter “Whilst our …

Team SBC catches up with Peter Gough, Founder of Fenway Games, an igaming industry start-up which has recently gone live on the GamCrowd.com equity crowdfunding platform. Fenway Games.is a developer of real-time, mobile and social products that operate during live sporting events and offer a high turnover of wagering opportunities. Its flagship title, SwitchPlayed, allows small-stakes bets to be placed in-play, to …

US Fantasy sports gaming operator Hotbox Sports Ventures (HSV) has announced that it has entered an exclusive gaming/content partnership with US NHL team the New Jersey Devils. The partnership will see HSV’s customised fantasy sports game, Hotboxsports.com promoted throughout New Jersey Devils online and social media channels. HSV confirmed that it had become the first fantasy sports operator to agree …

Mobile games and app developer Cyberworld Studios has announced that it will begin to invest in the burgeoning social gambling sector, as it looks to increase its product portfolio and offerings. Cyberworld management stated that it was currently researching market and player trends in hopes of entering the lucrative social gambling market. The developer will look to create content partnerships …

The National Hockey League (NHL) has announced a multi-year North American partnership with  daily fantasy sports league DraftKings.com  NHL fans will be able to take part in free to enter daily sports fantasy games on DraftKings.com for a chances to win numerous prizes, including trips to premier NHL events – 2015 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic®, 2015 NHL® All-Star Game, 2015 …

Classic console games developer Atari unveiled its social casino vertical Atari jackpots, in a move that sees the developer enter the social gambling market. The popular gaming brand will look to merge its iconic console/arcade content with casino slots and games. Having avoided bankruptcy in early 2013, Atari SA led by Chief Executive Frederic Chesnais will look to establish itself …

Casino social games developer, Playstudios announced that it had raised $20 million in its latest round of venture financing, as the social gambling start-up looks to establish itself as a leader in the social gambling market. The social casino games studio confirmed that it had reached its target of $20 million funding, with the majority of the sum being contributed …

Sports betting and social technology start up Betfect launched its social betting network in partnership with Ladbrokes. The social sports betting social network is currently in BETA mode. The start-up aims to combine sports betting with social networking engagement features, allowing community members to follow members, shed insight and strategy and share betting knowledge. Ladbrokes customers will be allowed to …

Unibet is the latest sports betting operator to strengthen its player protection initiatives by launching an age verification monitor to its English language Twitter feed. The European sports betting operator announced that its English Twitter followers would be required to enter their date of birth in order to follow the operators Twitter feed, latest news and player promotions. Unibet management …

Paddy Power has been nominated in six Social Buzz Awards categories. The awards held at the London Marriot Grosvenor Hotel on 27 November reward the best in UK social marketing. The Irish operator will be the only UK sports betting and gaming representative at the awards. UK media and marketing new source The Drum Network, event organisers of the Social …