The Office for the Regulation of Gambling in Slovakia is seeking to create a new industry code that will result in a crackdown on gambling ads. The Action Plan for Responsible Marketing will strive to limit the exposure of gambling products to those that it deems ‘vulnerable’ such as children or those who have gambling […]
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New Blazing Bull: Cash Quest Slot Released
Another bull has been released into the field thanks to Kalamba Games. This time around, Blazing Bull: Cash Quest thunders onto the platforms of top online casinos, bringing with it some serious win potential. The game came several months after the release of Kalamba Games’ Blazing Bull 2 video slot game and is part of […]
Microgaming Launches Wild Marlin: Big Gaming Fishing Slot
One of the new online casino slot games that went live last week was Wild Marlin: Big Gaming Fishing. The game was created by Infinity Dragon Studios which partnered with the new owners of Microgaming’s IP, Games Global. This exciting new fishing-themed title leads players to the heart of the ocean where the action takes […]
New Industry Report Mentions Top Software Vendors Including Microgaming
A new report on the Global Mobile Gambling Market mentions some of the main casino software vendors that are active in the industry. Among those mentioned is Microgaming, the Isle of Man-based online casino games provider. The study provides an overview of the current market dynamics in the mobile gambling sphere, and also predicts what […]
Another Industry Merger: Kings Entertainment and Sports Venture Holdings
Parent company of the Canadian online sports betting and casino brand, Bet99 has entered into a lucrative merger deal with Kings Entertainment Group. Sports Venture Holdings (SVH) will incorporate Kings Entertainment into its brand and the two will operate as a united business. The next step is for the Canadian Securities Exchange to give its […]
Former Malta Gaming Authority Exec Charged with Money Laundering
The former chief technology officer of the Malta Gaming Authority, 34-year-old Jason Farrugia, appeared before court this week, where he pleaded not guilty to charges that include money laundering, extortion, bribery and fraud. Farrugia appeared in court together with his wife, 26-year-old Christine, who was also charged with money laundering. Both requested bail but were […]
Kenya Won’t Get Gambling Tax Hike After All
Kenya’s Finance and National Planning Committee of the country’s National Assembly has reviewed the Treasury’s version of a new Finance Bill and made some serious tweaks. Most significant for the gambling industry is that the present tax rate of 7.5% on betting stakes will remain, and the government will not adopt the proposed new 20% […]
Evolution Gaming Launches New XXXtreme Lightning Roulette
Iconic live gaming operator, Evolution Gaming, has given a new twist to one of the most classic casino games out there, roulette, with the launch of its new XXXtreme Lightning Roulette. The group said that the new game improves on one of its favorite titles, Lightning Roulette. In a press release this week, Evolution said […]
Greek Players See Online Casino Betting Restrictions Relaxed
The Greek government confirmed this week that it will be easing wagering restrictions on igaming and poker games. At present, online gamblers in Greece have their bets on online slots and table games capped at €2. But the Hellas government gazette revealed that the maximum wager has now been increased to €20 a flutter, effective […]
Groove Gaming Adds 400 Asian-Flavored Online Casino Titles
The online casino platform, Groove Gaming recently boosted its offering by adding 400 new titles by KA Gaming. The Asian-inspired games make a fantastic addition for players familiar with the Groove platform, while also allowing the Samoa-based KA Gaming access to main markets in Europe, South America and some of Africa. KA Gaming has committed […]
