OlyBet has been named the official partner of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) for WSOP Tallinn. The Olympic Entertainment Group (OEG) sports betting brand links with the competition as it makes its Northern European debut – with poker players getting set to compete at the Olympic Park Casino and Hilton Hotel from 14-23 September. Olympic Entertainment Group CEO, Corey …
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Svenska Spel launches Playtech’s ‘modernised’ poker offering
Playtech has enhanced its presence in Sweden through a new partnership with Svenska Spel Sport & Casino. Described as a ‘prominent operator in the region’, Svenska Spel has recently launched the gambling technology company’s poker product and iPoker network, as part of the company’s strategy to modernise and improve its poker offering. Fredrik Hård, Head of Poker & Bingo, Svenska …
Read More »BetConstruct: taking online poker to the next level
Poker has always been a firm favourite for casino bettors, and the likelihood is that while gaming trends come and go this will still be the case in years to come. But for those looking to start out in the gaming industry, it can often be quite challenging to set up an online poker business. You have to consider branding, …
Read More »EvenBet Gaming: Rising to the challenge of launching an online poker offering
Within the Latin American region, operators are continuously looking to elevate their digital offering to consumers through modern poker content, writes Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO at EvenBet Gaming. However, it has become apparent that there are common mistakes that operators are making, leading to inferior offerings and non-profitable launches within the market. When starting anything new, especially in the business world, …
Read More »Ruslan Bangert, PokerMatch International: Combining unshakeable traditions with innovations
Integrating new and exciting technologies can be fundamental to attract younger, more ‘tech savvy’ bettors to your poker room. However this risks ostracising the older, more ‘traditional’ bettor. The key to meeting the needs of both demographics, according to PokerMatch International CEO Ruslan Bangert, is to blend unshakeable traditions with technical innovations. SBC: Millennials and Generation Z bettors have become …
Read More »EvenBet deal delivers poker boost for Pronet Gaming partners
Pronet Gaming will provide its partner operators with more than 30 different variations of poker, having added EvenBet Gaming’s poker solution to its igaming platform. The deal will also give Pronet access to 24/7 support from EvenBet, API integration and omnichannel solutions, as well as SSL and monthly updates. It also offers Pronet Gaming’s clients the flexibility to choose to …
Read More »Wiseodds launches poker-inspired betting platform
Sports betting supplier Wiseodds has confirmed the launch of its new ‘skill-based peer-to-peer platform’ which will combine the social element of online poker with sports betting. The new platform allows punters to compete against one another in ‘poker-inspired rooms’ to predict the outcome of sporting events. Lilit Nikoghosyan, Head of Operations at Wiseodds, said: “We’re delighted to announce the launch …
Read More »Poker legend Molly Bloom in for CasinoBeats Malta
Molly Bloom, the American entrepreneur, author and legendary organiser of high-stakes VIP poker games featuring Hollywood A-listers, is to deliver a keynote at CasinoBeats Malta in March and host the event’s very own poker tournament. Bloom, whose memoir Molly’s Game was turned into an Oscar-nominated hit movie in 2017 starring Jessica Chastain, will open the second day of the event …
Read More »BetConstruct to provide poker software under MGA licence
BetConstruct has continued to sweep up accreditation from the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) after securing approval to add poker to its set of licensed products. The developer and provider of online and land-based gaming solutions has confirmed that it has been granted an approval from the MGA to add the poker vertical (type 3) under both B2C and B2B licences. …
Read More »Swiss referendum moves to ban remote online gambling websites
Foreign gambling sites are to be banned in Switzerland, after Swiss citizens overwhelmingly backed a new gambling law, replacing the 1923 Lotteries and Betting Act and the 1998 Gambling Act, in yesterday’s (Sunday June 10) referendum. Set to come into effect from the start of 2019, the new gambling act won a 72.9 per cent majority approvement, despite the relatively …
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