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Leander Games has inked a deal with Bear Group Limited's online gaming site Spin Genie to supply content. Deal Integration Leander's proprietary games will be integrated with more game content from third party developers via its remote gaming server platform, LeGa. This deal updates Leander's existing partnership with Bear Group Limited owner Gaming realms, extending an agreement in which Leander supplied social games with Gaming Realms for Facebook sites Bejig and 5 Stars Slots. The successful and skillfully adapted partnership netted Leander the Social Gaming Supplier of the Year title at the 2013 EGR B2B awards, and Leander CEO Steven Matsell is brimming with confidence for this new partnership phase: Robust Expectations “We’re confident our branded slots like Dolly Parton and latest releases such as Zombie Rush will go down well with their players, as will the games we aggregate for our partners.” The integration with third-party games is of particular importance to Bear Group Limited Managing Director Paul Gielbert, who emphasized that the agreement “is consistent with our strategy of selecting the best and most unique content in the market for our players.” Gielbert is looking forward to making further offerings available from Leander once they are available, in what is a series of diverse and highly productive content supply arrangements for Leander. In addition to Spin Genie, Leander has struck similar deals this year with Full Tilt Poker, Paddy Power, Betfair, and Vera and John. Leander's RGS platform supply system LeGa is also a technological triumph that will sustain adaptive expansion for some time to come.
Mark “Dipthrong” Herm warded off an early pack of challengers to maintain his reign atop the Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) Standings as the FTOPS Main Event on Sunday successfully surpassed its $1,000,000 guaranteed payout. Biggest Money Winners The lion's share of the payout went to Brazil’s Nathaniel “natfalber11″ Falber, who took home $212,000 as champion after a marathon 13 hours of play in Event #3's 10-Game mix. Another event of note was Event #29, which at $215 6-max limits topped a $200,000 Guarantee with a final prize pool of $227,200 divided among over 1,100 players. The first place finisher in Event #29 was tua133, who is also a previous champion, having won a SCOOP title in 2012 for $42,544. That haul was surpassed with tua133's first FTOPS title Sunday, with winnings of $48,166.40. Dipthrong also appeared on the radar in this tournament, placing fourth to take home $16,585.60. The defending champion put an exclamation point on a points title he already had in hand, moving him past 1000 points on the FTOPS Leaderboard. Main Event Features Generous Promotion The Main Event featured a seven figure prize pool which attracted a four figure field. An interesting and lucrative promotion was Avatar's heads-up promotion featuring the giveaway of 12 FTOPS Main Event tickets, one for each day of the tournament, a $635 value each. Swashbuckling Finish Champion natfalber11 finished in grand style, taking a fully cashing final table at five figures, in a finish in which the next two top finishers paula35 and B1oshock also cracked the six figure mark in winnings for the tournament as well.
As the end of 2014 nears, it is clear that this year was seminal for online lottery which has seen an impressive growth throughout the year. This rapid rise in popularity brings forth new companies and business ventures which benefit both players and the online lottery market. One of the intriguing names in the world of online lotteries nowadays is Lottonetix, a young company based in Gibraltar. Global Appeal to Lottery Operators Lottonetix supplies intricate online lottery platforms to operators which can get up and running for players in a short period of 10 days, something on which Lottonetix prides itself. Lottonetix's global appeal comes to view with the six big international lotteries the company offers: The cross-ocean portfolio includes American juggernauts Powerball and Mega Millions together with Europe's Euro Millions, Euro Jackpot, Italy's SuperEnalotto and the German Lotto 6/49. Specialization in Lottery Syndicates Lottonetix has recently teamed up in a merger with prominent online lottery platform provider Kootac which works with longtime European agent PlayEuroLotto. Lottonetix's expertise in lottery syndicates comes to fruition with the site's extensive offering of syndicate tickets on the biggest lotteries. According to the UK national lottery, one out of four jackpots is won by a syndicate – the emphasis on syndicates could receive a wider focus by online lottery ticket agents in the future. Attendance in ICE and LAC With the fresh Kootac merger in mind and a hunger for expansion, Lottonetix is going to be present in two of the biggest iGaming and online lottery events coming in early 2015, with a booth at he ICE Totally Gaming expo in February and attendance at the London Affiliate Conference.
The William Hill World Darts Championship 2014/15 has begun, running until January 4th at Alexandria Palace in London. To tie in with the event, William Hill have launched a new in-play Darts app at the Apple Store. Wager on Darts as it Happens The app is a brand new feature that lets users bet on 26 markets in each match, such as under/over, red/green, highest checkout, leg winner, 180's total, and correct score. On top of this, it features full player stats, live match simulations from all of the biggest British Darts Association and Professional Darts Corporation events, plus of course, a full results service. Available exclusively at Apple's App Store, existing William Hill players can log in straight away, while new users will be able to sign up to William Hill online and then access the full features of the app. Commenting on the launch, Jamie Hart, the director of innovation and customer experience at William Hill said ''We're really excited about the start of the William Hill World Darts Championship and the launch of our new darts app... I think we've hit the bullseye with this app and believe it will be a massive hit with darts fans.'' William Hill Sponsorship Details Ladbrokes were sponsors of the PDC World Darts Championship for 13 years, but in April 2014, William Hill clinched a two-year agreement to sponsor the event, for a reported seven-figure sum. Having started last Thursday, the tournament runs until 4th January, and features many of the world's top players including Phil ''The Power'' Taylor and Michael van Gerwen, who currently holds the title.
The 2015 ICE Totally Gaming Exhibition is due to be held at London's ExCel centre from 3rd to 5th February, and the recently formed Gambling Business Group (GBG), has given ICE its support. ICE and GBG are seen as a natural fit, with GBG CEO Peter Hannibal saying that ''All our member organisations either exhibit at ICE or if they are operators, visit ICE as buyers....one of our unique strengths is our ability to talk about all gaming types across all sectors, a feature which sits perfectly with the Totally Gaming remit of ICE.'' Speaking on behalf of ICE, Julian Graves said ''I'm delighted to be able to welcome the Gambling Business Group and look forward to the insight they will bring and the contributions they will make to the ICE experience.'' ICE Totally Gaming Exhibition The ICE Totally Gaming Exhibition is the largest event for the gaming trade, with the major players of the industry from around the world all coming to London. Representatives can visit the many seminars that take place, attend product launches, network and see high profile speakers, including operators, legal experts, game suppliers and more. About The GBG The Gambling Business Group was set up in 2014 to look after the interests of the industry, and has already proved to be very successful, with its members having some 70% market share, with around 64,000 employees. Founded by Peter Hannibal and former British Amusement and Catering Trades Association president Nick Harding, the GBG represents pubs, casinos, bingo halls, online operators, games developers and licensed betting shops.
At its peak, 3 million people would play Spot the Ball each week, trying to estimate the exact centre of a football from a picture of a game in progress. With a £250,000 jackpot prize for anyone placing an 'X' in the correct place, it was one of the major competitions across the UK, but since the advent of the National Lottery player numbers have dropped sharply to around 14,000 a week. Now, the competition is embroiled in controversy, as it has been revealed that the main prize hasn't been claimed for over ten years. How the Story Broke The issue came to light when a punter who has wagered £2.50 every week for 11 years confronted the organisers of the draw with the fact that he has spent an estimated £11,300 over the years, winning a single £10 prize and a couple of £2 prizes. Pete Cook, a retired newspaper editor and commercial manager for Tamworth FC was getting increasingly exasperated with his lack of success and decided to ask the organisers when the £250,000 prize was last claimed. ''I was absolutely gobsmacked to find out it was in 2004'' Mr Cook said, adding that ''Someone must be coining it in if there's been no big payout for all this time.'' Response From the Organisers Spot the Ball organisers, Sportech, which is now owner of the Littlewoods group, have responded by saying that the lack of winners is simply a reflection of the drop in player numbers and that in the last 10 years over £16 million has been paid out to players who have been closest to the centre of the ball. The company is also fighting a battle with the Inland Revenue, arguing that because Spot the Ball is a game of chance, not skill, it should be exempt from paying VAT.
The online gambling industry in the UK is still adapting to the new gambling laws introduced in late 2014, but now yet another blow lands. UK Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have set their sights on online gambling sites for blocking due to their "adult themes", this after PM David Cameron initiated a campaign last July to prevent children from easy access to pornographic and violent material on the net. Over-zealous Blocking Filters The alleged adult content found in online gambling sites and online casinos is filtered by over-zealous filters placed by the ISPs. If you ever wondered about the "sexiest" online casino on the net, that title must be given to bet365 Casino because it seems that no less than four UK ISPs blocked it in their filters. Blocking Trend in the UK The recent developments in the UK site blocking trend is not a new issue. Last year, Forbes reported that the "porn filters" used by ISPs in the UK block one fifth of the country's most-surfed websites, even if they have absolutely no connection to any adult subjects or pornographic material. In some cases, websites of churches, charities and help and support sites were blocked. The Fight against Arbitrary Blocking The issue has gotten so severe that the UK Open Rights Group has raised the flag in the fight against the filters which affect many clean websites and hurts those whose income is based on online advertising. With the public uproar and the fact that not all filters have been introduced amongst UK internet users, one can remain hopeful that the over-zealous filters will be toned down sooner than later.
Every month brings new winning opportunities at Bingo Hall. It is the place where online bingo players can take their gameplays to the next level with fun-themed promotions and the best deals in the industry. Million Dollar Rewards Since February is a month of love and celebration, Bingo Hall has raised the bar with Cupid’s Million Dollar Party! Members are invited to join this promo on February 14th between 9 PM and 3 AM EST. Players can purchase a maximum of 36 cards and have a blast with a prize pool of $2,000,000! For players who want to enter the fun before the party, there’s the Blackout Room open from 12AM to 9PM, where they can buy 1 card and get one more for FREE! Also, the after party will continue in the Afterhours Lounge from 3 AM for those who want to keep the fun going. Extravagant Trips Filled With Romance A fresh Bingo Hall Valentine’s Day special is in! From February 1st to February 26th, online bingo players are welcome to join Paris for 2 and win a romantic getaway to Paris. The trip also covers flight expenses, 5-star accommodation for 6 nights, plus $1,000 spending money. As a game rule, players must find the Heart and the Sweetheart patterns and collect as many tournament points as possible. Aside from the trip, this events brings top winners up to $1,000 in cash! New Charity Event Opportunities Hearts for Love charity is Bingo Hall’s exclusive charity event for the month of February, where bingo lovers around the world can raise heart disease awareness. Members can join the event throughout this entire month by playing in the famous Fusion Room. All money collected in the Jackpot by the end of February will be donated to the American Heart Association.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), has announced that it is looking at the online betting industry to focus more on avoiding problem gambling issues. A number of updates to the Licensing Conditions and Codes of Practice have been recommended and they will be officially launched on May 8th 2015. New Regulations The review was carried out in 2014, as the UKGC became the body that oversees all British-facing igaming operators. The main outcome of the review is that the UKGC wants greater protection and support for those at risk from problem gambling, with improved measures to prevent minors from gambling online, and improved self-exclusion facilities for those who want to limit their spending. The Commission is also looking for operators to provide annual reports on what steps they are taking, with figures to back up the success or otherwise, plus tighter controls on advertising to ensure it is not misleading. Anonymous gambling, where players and operators keep track of their spending, is a major concern for the UKGC. The Commission Chair Phillip Graf has said ''The work we have done through the review represents a significant strengthening of the social responsibility measures in the LCCP. But we have reached a point at which it is clear that much more could be achieved if anonymous gambling in cash was not such a prominent feature of land-based gambling.'' The Swedish Model Similar regulations have been implemented in Sweden, and although it led to an 8% drop in income for Svenska Spel, the country's top igaming provider, their CEO believes that over time it will improve the market for all concerned.
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