Tag Archives: Alderney

Alderney Executive Director Wilsenach departs to join the University of Nevada

SBC News Alderney Executive Director Wilsenach departs to join the University of Nevada

Wilsenach detailed that he had taken up a directorship at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) heading up new research faculty ‘The International Center for Gaming Regulation’ (ICGR). AGCC governance thanked Wilsenach contribution to Alderney gaming services, stating that his tenure had led to establishing the jurisdiction as a leading industry regulator. AGCC chairman Lord Richard Falconer commented on …

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TV ad spearheads multi-million pound Genting campaign

SBC News TV ad spearheads multi-million pound Genting campaign

Genting Alderney, the online casino division of Genting Group, is launching a TV campaign today as part of a multi-million pound marketing campaign. Entitled ‘The Player’, the 30 second commercial follows a fictional character, Charlie, through the streets of Kuala Lumpur, birthplace of the global Genting brand, accompanied by a voice-over narration revealing his thoughts on the ethos of players. …

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Realistic Games agrees content partnership with Daub Alderney

SBC News Realistic Games agrees content partnership with Daub Alderney

Realistic Games has completed a deal to deliver content to gaming site owner Daub Alderney Ltd. The agreement will see a multi-channel roll-out of Realistic’s full suite of table and slot games across brands including Kitty Bingo, Lucky Pants Bingo, and Spin and Win. It follows the release of three new slots by the award-winning supplier, alongside baccarat and a new proprietary side …

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Alderney Court shuts down 666Bet

SBC News Alderney Court shuts down 666Bet

The UK Gambling Commission has informed the public that embattled sports betting operator 666Bet has been compulsorily wound up by its holding company Metro Play Limited. The company had been served an Alderney Court Order on 2 July forcing it to close its remaining operations and begin the liquidation of existing assets. The Alderney Court has informed that KPMG Channel …

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Alderney appoints Susan O’Leary as e-commerce director

SBC News Alderney appoints Susan O’Leary as e-commerce director

The States of Alderney has confirmed that appointment of Susan O’Leary as its new Director of e-commerce. O’Leary is due to take up the role from August replacing Robin Le Provost. As new Director of e-commerce, O’Leary will be tasked with promoting Alderney’s jurisdictions and operational capabilities for digital commerce. O’Leary will lead commercial initiatives having joined from offshore legal …

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666Bet customers given 24 May deadline for withdrawals

SBC News 666Bet customers given 24 May deadline for withdrawals

Customers of the beleaguered Metro Play Ltd, owner of the 666Bet brand, have been given until 24 May to make withdrawal requests from their account or risk losing their money altogether. A statement from the firm said: “We have made arrangements to enable our customers to withdraw outstanding balances from their accounts with www.metroplay.com and www.666bet.com. All withdrawal requests made …

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Betdigital gets UK licence

SBC News Betdigital gets UK licence

Content and systems developer Betdigital has been awarded its Remote Gambling Software Operating Licence by the UK Gambling Commission. Betdigital joins a select few suppliers that have the necessary licensing to meet the terms of the new Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act ahead of October’s introduction. The Act demands operators who provide remote gambling services to British consumers to acquire …

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CashBet launches in the UK with one eye on the US

SBC News CashBet launches in the UK with one eye on the US

CashBet  has officially launched its real-money online gambling platform in the United Kingdom following permissions granted by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. The first game to go live on CashBet’s platform will be Casino Island Adventure from developer Gamzio, Inc. Additionally, CashBet is now eligible for a transactional waiver in the state of New Jersey and is actively seeking a …

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RightCasino.com’s infographic on the Growth of Online Casinos

SBC News RightCasino.com's infographic on the Growth of Online Casinos

A new infographic from affiliate website RightCasino.com reveals how, in 20 years, online gambling evolved into a $35bn (£20.8bn) annual market. The infographic charts the history of online betting from humble origins to its current level of sophistication, where social gambling, mobile accessibility and multi-million pound jackpots have become the industry standard.

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New appointments at AGCC

SBC News New appointments at AGCC

The Alderney Gambling Control  Commission has a new chairman and a new Commissioner after the Alderney Government made two new appointments to the regulator. Lord Faulkner of Worcester has been promoted to the role of Chairman of the Commission, and Christopher Moger QC is a new member of the Commission. The Commission consists of a Chairman and three members who …

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