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Reading, 2nd July 2018: Award-winning casino content supplier Realistic Games is giving players the chance to immerse themselves in the world of Clockwork Mice. The five-reel, 20-line slot, is set in a space age inspired world and has been built utilising HTML5 technology, allowing players on all devices to get the best game experience possible. […]
A report published by Polish legal association Graj Legalnie has claimed that despite a recent amendment to the country’s gambling act, over 60% of the Polish gambling market is still controlled by unlicensed bookmakers. Legislatory changes introduced in December 2016 means bookmakers who operate in Poland pay a 12% tax on turnover, one of the […]
SIS chairman Roger Devlin has been selected to replace Gareth Davis as William Hill chairman from April. Devlin will leave SIS to join the William Hill board as chairman designate on February 1 and, following an induction and handover, will be appointed chairman on April 2 when Davis will stand down. Devlin is currently […]
Sky Betting & Gaming (SkyBet) has reached an agreement to support Scientific Games’ proposed acquisition of NYX Gaming Group. In September, Scientific Games struck a deal to acquire the entire NYX business for a fee of approximately C$775m (€512.3m/US$603.9m). SkyBet owns 1,648,000 ordinary shares of NYX, 412,000 warrants, and 37,400 convertible preference shares of a subsidiary […]
Since exploding into our lives some twenty years ago, online gambling has gone through several transformations. Games have improved, the devices that we access them on have changed, and there are more services than ever before. As is typical, legislation has lagged behind innovation in the industry here in Europe. We’re just starting to […]
Scientific Games has further increased its overall stake in NYX Gaming Group by acquiring shares from The Stars Group. Under the securities purchase deal, the Stars Interactive subsidiary has agreed to sell all of its securities of NYX, including 5,617,716 ordinary shares, 40,000 preferred shares and 1,363,636 Ordinary Share purchase warrants. As a result, […]
Red Tiger Gaming has integrated its full suite of market-leading online casino games and player management software to William Hill. Titles from Red Tiger Gaming, including Arcade Bomb, Lucky Wizard and Totem Lightning are now available to Hills’ customers, with over 100 games expected to launch during the next three years. Red Tiger has also […]
Australian casino operator Crown Resorts has been forced to address media speculation that it is looking to divest its 62% interest in horse racing and sports betting brand CrownBet Pty Ltd, with UK bookmaker William Hill touted by several media outlets as the buyer. In a filing on the Australian Securities Exchange, the resort […]
NYX Gaming Group has filed an anti-trust lawsuit against William Hill over alleged “wrongful conduct” regarding the proposed acquisition by Scientific Games. In September, Scientific Games agreed a deal to acquire NYX for approximately CAD$775m (€524.6m/US$611m), in a deal it said would lead to the creation of a “global digital gaming and lottery powerhouse”. However, William […]
William Hill has said that it is to consider its options regarding Scientific Games’ proposed acquisition of NYX Gaming Group. In September, Scientific Games agreed to acquire NYX for approximately CAD$775m (€525m/US$609.2m), in a deal it said would lead to the creation of a “global digital gaming and lottery powerhouse”. However, William Hill has […]
The Games Company (TGC) is pleased to announce the launch of its in-house content as part of a strategic distribution deal with William Hill via NYX Gaming Group. TGC supplied the content using their RGS, powered by Black Cow’s Open Gaming Architecture (OGA) software. The first game to launch is Mariachi Mayhem — an exciting […]
Andrew Lyman, director of regulatory affairs at William Hill, has been appointed to head up Gibraltar’s national gambling regulatory body. According to various media reports, Lyman will begin his new role in January and replace Phill Brear, who has led the division for 10 years. However, Brear will still be involved with regulation in […]
Paddy Power Betfair has become the first major bookmaker in the UK to declare its support for a planned curb on fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs). The machines have been the subject of debate for some time, with campaign groups and a number of MPs calling for the maximum stake to be cut from £100 […]
William Hill and BD Stadia announced on Monday a two-year partnership to further engage with football fans across the Premier League and the EFL After successfully providing the in-stadium betting experience for Tottenham, Everton and Chelsea fans, William Hill and BD Stadia are expanding their partnership to include 6 new stadiums where BD Stadia […]
Leading bookmakers in the UK could lose at least £150m (€166.5m/$199.6m) in annual revenue, should the government opt to introduce a new limit on stakes for fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBT). The machines have been the subject of much debate for some time, with various campaign groups and MPs calling for the maximum stake to be […]
Leading online and mobile casino content provider iSoftBet has struck a content deal with one of the biggest operators in the market, William Hill. The supplier has already struck a deal to provide the Interactive arm of bookmaking giant William Hill with its entire portfolio of games. The William Hill players will be able […]
Six more operators have been added to Slovakia’s blacklist of online gambling domains, which the authorities said has been serving local punters without government approval. In mid-July, the Slovak Financial Administration came out with a list of 10 naughty online gambling operators, including familiar faces like 888 Holdings, Bet365, Bet-at-Home, Bwin, William Hill and 1xbet, along with […]
8 August 2017 – SBTech, the leading platform solutions provider to the sports betting and iGaming industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Cochrane as Chief Commercial Officer. Cochrane brings a wealth of experience from retail gaming, iGaming and sports betting and has a proven track record of managing top-tier omni-channel operators in regulated […]
There are worries in the industry that there may be a crackdown on gambling websites, including those hosted by internationally renowned companies, by European jurisdictions, following news that Slovakia has compiled a blacklist of operators. It looks like that other countries may follow suit, in the wake of Slovakia’s threat to close down 10 sites, […]
Software company to provide major bookmaker with a range of premium HTML5 content Leading online and mobile game supplier iSoftBet has struck a deal to provide the Interactive arm of bookmaking giant William Hill with its range of content. iSoftBet, well-known for creating entertaining and innovative games will enhance the William Hill Interactive Online […]