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VGCCC Orders Ban on Betting on Minors in Sport Events

August 7, 2023 Published by
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The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) will ban betting on all under 19 sports competitions, and any betting on the performance of individual players who are under 18 in junior and senior sport.

In letters sent last week to the bodies controlling all major sports and to sports betting providers, the VGCCC states it has “determined that permitting betting on minors is contrary to the public interest and poses potential integrity and gambling related harm concerns”.

These concerns include the susceptibility of minors to approaches seeking to undermine the integrity of a sporting event and normalising gambling on events involving children.

The ban prohibits offering bets on:

  • sporting events where all participants are minors
  • sporting events for under-19s
  • open events where minors are playing, meaning a bet can be placed on the open event “team” but not on particular outcomes for players in the team who are under 18 years old.

The ban includes offering bets on outcomes such as “first goal of the game”, “most disposals” or “first player to take a wicket”, where individual players are minors. Bets can still be made on team outcomes in senior sports when minors may be playing.

Sports controlling bodies — sporting organisations that control, regulate and are approved by VGCCC to oversee betting on their sport — have been directed to vary their agreements with betting providers to ensure that they prohibit the offering of markets involving minors.

The VGCCC is also instituting the same ban for any other sports that are not governed by an approved sports controlling body.

Bodies controlling all major sports and betting providers will have 60 days to comply with the new requirements, after which it will be an offence to allow bets on games and outcomes relating to individual players in a team or participating in the sports betting event who are under 18.

VGCCC chair Fran Thorn said: “The idea that it is okay to bet on minors just doesn’t stand up. We think minors deserve to be protected. It also raises integrity issues, with the prospect of people attempting to influence how minors might behave playing sport.

“If sports controlling bodies and betting providers do not comply with this decision we will take action, which may include revoking our approval of sports controlling bodies and prosecuting betting providers.”

The letters state: “The VGCCC is of the view that betting on contingencies in sporting events relating to the performance of an individual minor in that sporting event is contrary to the public interest.”

“It will, therefore, be prohibited to offer bets on an outcome such as ‘first goal of the game’, ‘most disposals’ or ‘first player to take a wicket’, where the outcome relates to an individual player that is a minor. For the avoidance of doubt, bets will still be able to be offered on the open team performance,” Ms Thorn said.

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CT Interactive has concluded a key deal with Sazka – Allwyn International

August 6, 2023 Published by
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CT Interactive has signed a key distribution deal with Sazka – Allwyn International. Through this agreement, an exclusive portion of one of the largest online gaming suppliers’ content will become available for the players of Sazka – Allwyn International.

“We are so happy that we will collaborate with Sazka – Allwyn International. Our main goal as a brand is to continue increasing our presence in the regulated markets around the world and to provide the best possible service to our partners”, commented Lachezar Petrov, CEO at CT Interactive.

The list of games that will become available for the players of Sazka – Allwyn International includes thrilling games such as HOT 7’s X 2, Mystic Moon, Coffee Magic, Fortune Pig, 40 Treasures and many more.

“CT Interactive is a widely recognised and respected brand in the industry due to its exciting product offering, and for us, it is a great honour to partner with them”, commented Tomas Biros, casino brand manager at Sazka – Allwyn International. Michal Jasek, casino product manager at Sazka, added: “We can’t wait to see where this partnership goes as both our companies continue to grow”.

CT Interactive will also provide one of its Jackpots to Sazka – the Hot Luck Jackpot, which is a 3-level mystery interactive jackpot that has adjustable hit and bet limits and gives additional awards.

Milena Tsankarska, Business Development EMEA at CT Interactive, commented: “In March this year, we announced that a new portion of our content has been certified for the Czech Republic. We are so happy that the local players like our products and very soon we will surprise them with a brand-new portion of exciting games”.

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BlueOcean Gaming Enters into a Direct Partnership with Arcadem

August 5, 2023 Published by
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After entering into a direct partnership deal, BlueOcean Gaming’s game aggregation platform Gamehub is all set to become a distribution channel for the entire Arcadem portfolio of futuristic online casino slots.

Arcadem, renowned for creating top-quality casino content, takes players on an immersive gaming journey with their captivating and visually stunning games. With eye-catching graphics and an unparalleled gaming experience suitable for all player profiles, Arcadem’s impressive lineup of titles is set to enrich BlueOcean Gaming’s games portfolio.

This exciting partnership guarantees that players across the entire client network, spanning all solutions, will gain access to Arcadem’s existing remarkable collection and the promise of even more amazing releases in the pipeline.

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The Mill Adventure Extends its Partnership with Paysafe

August 5, 2023 Published by
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Leading payments platform Paysafe and German-licensed iGaming platform The Mill Adventure announced an extended payments partnership which will see The Mill Adventure’s partner casinos and their players in Germany have access to a greater choice of alternative payments options. Following the successful integration of Paysafe’s digital wallets in 2020 as an alternative payment method on its platform, The Mill Adventure has now added Paysafe’s eCash solution to its choice of payments, appealing to the many players who prefer to budget and pay for their gaming experience in cash.

paysafecard, which is available in 50 countries through a distribution network of 700,000 retail stores, enables players to use cash to pay for their online gaming purchases. Players need to set up a myPaysafe account and upload funds into it using paysafecard vouchers bought with cash to securely complete their payment transactions. Bank account or credit card details are not required.

According to Paysafe’s recent Lost in Transaction research among over 14,000 consumers, demand for digital cash, or eCash, has been steadily rising for years and is now more popular than ever. More than one-third (31%) of consumers who used eCash within the last 12 months said they were paying with it more often now than they were a year ago – compared to just 13% saying so in 2022. Thirty percent of those who’d used eCash in the previous 12 months said it was their preferred way to pay online. Furthermore, 68% of respondents who place online bets would prefer not to reveal any financial details when making online payments, 50% think eCash is the safest way to pay for online gambling and 52% think it’s the most convenient payment method.

Zak Cutler, President of Global Gaming at Paysafe, said: “A smooth payments process is an important player acquisition and retention tool for operators, and its key to ensure that different consumer preferences are catered for, especially when it comes to payment security and trust. We’re delighted to build on our existing relationship with The Mill Adventure to offer convenient ways for their players to pay.”

Bianca Costa, Head of Risk, Fraud & Payments at The Mill Adventure, said: “We are committed to providing an exceptional iGaming experience for players, and the payment process is a key part of that. By including more options and offering cash-based transactions such as myPaysafe, we are able to support our partners in providing secure and convenient alternative payment method for their players, giving them increased choice, peace of mind, and the opportunity to manage their gaming budget more easily.”

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Gambling Marketing in Finland Now Under Close Monitoring of National Police Board

August 5, 2023 Published by
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Gambling marketing in Finland is now under the close monitoring of the National Police Board as World Rally Championship event (WRC) and its side events started.

The National Police Board anticipates that certain gambling service providers outside the Finnish system, based on exclusive rights, may seek to utilise the event for marketing purposes. The National Police Board has informed event organisers of the supervision campaign and requested them to inform the teams, drivers and side event organisers accordingly. The police will observe possible marketing of gambling services during the event.

Veikkaus Oy has the exclusive right to provide and market gambling services in mainland Finland. The main objective of this system is to prevent misuse and crime associated with gambling and to prevent and reduce the adverse economic, social and health effects caused by participation in gambling.

Senior Adviser Johanna Syväterä of the National Police Board said that all marketing material that violates the Finnish Lotteries Act, including the logos of gambling service providers outside the Finnish system of exclusive rights, must be removed or hidden from sight so that spectators cannot see them.

“Attempts to market the brands of international gambling service providers and their games may appear during the event, in the form of logos printed on marketing materials. Moreover, marketing may appear along the rally route, on competitors’ clothing and fan merchandise, on video screens and light panels, in the background screens for interviews, and brochures, stickers and other giveaways,” said Senior Adviser Johanna Syväterä.

In addition to direct and indirect advertising, marketing involves other sales promotion activities, which, according to the preparatory materials of the Finnish Lotteries Act, include sponsoring, in connection of which the gambling service provider’s name or other identifier is visible.

“Sponsorship can be estimated to be a particularly interesting marketing method for gambling service providers because it reaches a designated, specific target group whose level of interest in sports betting, for example, may be above average. In addition, positive images associated with the sponsored person or sports can be associated with the brand,” said Syväterä.

The goal of the Finnish gambling system is to prevent and reduce the harm caused by gambling. Regardless of this, a considerable number of people in Finland, and those close to them, suffer from severe financial, social and health-related harm associated with gambling. In a research report published by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority earlier this year, it is stated that problematic gambling is more common outside the system of exclusive rights, which the FCCA estimates to have attracted approximately EUR 520–590 million of gamblers’ money in 2021.

The National Police Board can impose an administrative fine for any intentional violation of the marketing ban of gambling services. The amount of the administrative fine is determined on the basis of net sales or taxable revenue. For a business, the administrative fine is EUR 10,000 at minimum and EUR 5,000,000 at maximum. For a natural person, the administrative fine is EUR 500 at minimum and EUR 40,000 at maximum.

“The primary purpose of enhanced supervision is to prevent unlawful marketing effectively in advance. We hope that informing the event participants in advance will suffice as a preventive measure so that no unlawful marketing occurs at the event. If, for some reason, this is not the case, we are prepared to act quickly on this,” Senior Adviser Johanna Syväterä said.

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AvatarUX agrees aggregation partnership with REEVO

August 5, 2023 Published by
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Award-winning slots studio AvatarUX has bolstered its distribution network following a partnership with fast-growing B2B game provider and aggregation platform, REEVO.

The partnership will see hugely popular titles such as CherryPopTM and MonkeyPopTM launch across REEVO’s partner operators, as the demand for the award-winning PopWinsTM and MultiPopTM mechanics continue to soar.

AvatarUX’s full portfolio of games will be rolled out onto REEVO’s leading aggregation platform, as the studio continues to grow its distribution and list of new partnerships across multiple key markets.

AvatarUX joins an expanding collection of studios on REEVO’s aggregation offering, which has grown significantly since the start of 2023 to include a number of market leading games providers.

REEVO has 70+ game providers with more than 8,000 games, including slots, table and crash titles as well as live gaming experiences. This extensive collection is sourced from esteemed third-party suppliers, with support for free rounds. Continuing its commitment to improvement, REEVO plans to add 60+ new game providers in 2023.

Nicola Longmuir, CEO at AvatarUX, said: “We’re very pleased to partner with REEVO and add our portfolio of top-performing content to its ever-growing aggregation offering.

“We’re in a period of strong commercial growth and partnerships like these allow us to expand our distribution to new markets and target new players.”

Petra Maria Poola, Head of Sales at REEVO, said: “AvatarUX’s PopWinsTM games swiftly established themselves as must have titles when they launched, and the hype has only grown since then.

“Our customers will love getting access to this premium content, and we’re delighted to confirm this partnership with one of the brightest brands in iGaming.”

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Boldplay Partners with Daintree Gaming

August 5, 2023 Published by
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Boldplay, the rapidly-growing software developer known for its omni-channel gaming solutions and unique in-house jackpots, has announced it has reached an agreement with Curacao-based company, Daintree Gaming, that will enable the group to host its full catalogue of Casino Games on its platforms.

As a result of the exciting new partnership, Betorspin will become the first Daintree Gaming-powered online casino to offer Boldplay’s signature collection of over 90 releases to players in the jurisdiction, with several more globally-licensed sites set to do likewise over the coming months.

With the current Boldplay line-up featuring everything from slots and table games to virtual scratch cards and keno releases, the news means players at Betorspin will soon have access to a rich and varied portfolio of releases that will further strengthen Daintree’s offering and add value to its brand.

To give players a little taste of what’s to come, Betorspin has already made the recent Boldplay hit, Cakeshop Cascade, available to its customers. Featuring an innovative cascading reels mechanic and a selection of mouth-watering multipliers that can be triggered on every spin, the slot is one of many exciting releases that will appear on the platform as Boldplay continues to roll out its 2023 roadmap.

Rob Antill, Head of Product at Daintree Gaming, said: “Being able to host Boldplay’s games in our casinos is a significant milestone for Daintree Gaming. By teaming up with Boldplay, we’ll be able to offer players a more diverse range of content and foster our company’s success for years to come.”

Valli Fragoso, Chief Executive Officer at Boldplay, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Daintree to offer our games across the company’s extensive range of platforms. The deal will enable us to connect with new audiences – first through Betorspin and later with other operators worldwide – as we aim to cement our position as one of the industry’s leading providers.”

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Zibra AI raises $500,000 funding from successful a16z Speedrun

August 5, 2023 Published by
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Zibra AI, a Ukrainian deep-tech company specializing in AI-generated 3D assets for games and virtual environments, announces it has successfully participated in the first-ever Andreessen Horowitz (“a16z”) Speedrun accelerator, receiving USD $500,000 to kickstart its current seed investment round and bringing its total investment to-date to USD $2.5 million.

Founded in 2021, Zibra AI aims to use the funding to expand its team and fuel the growth of its innovative generative AI technology. The company’s flagship product, Zibra Effects, is a Unity Verified Solution that can be utilized across PC and Mac, iOS and Android, consoles and VR/AR, with use cases in industries like gaming, metaverse and professional training simulations. By automating the creation of high-quality 3D assets and visual effects, the technology helps streamline production for developers.

Zibra AI was one of just 32 companies out of 1,600 applicants accepted into a16z’s inaugural Speedrun, which provides funding and coaching for the most promising pre-seed startups at the intersection of games and tech. Each of the companies accepted into the program received an initial investment of $500,000 and pitched to investors at the Speedrun Demo Day held in Los Angeles in June 2023. Following the success of the first Speedrun, a16z has announced Speedrun 2024 and committed to invest up to $75m in other promising startups in the space.

55% of the Speedrun companies were located in the San Francisco Bay Area, with Zibra AI the sole representative from Eastern Europe. Based in Kyiv, Ukraine, Zibra AI has continued to successfully raise capital alongside the hottest startups in the world despite the exceptional challenges of its wartime reality, and currently has an open seed round. The company raised a pre-seed round of $1.2 million in November 2022 from investors including Gismart, SID Venture Partners and angels including The Sandbox’s Sebastian Borget and Phil Libin from Evernote. Zibra AI was also a recipient of an Epic MegaGrant from Epic Games in December 2022.

Alex Petrenko, CEO and co-founder at Zibra AI, commented: “It was an honor for Zibra AI to have been shortlisted in the very first a16z Speedrun this year. It’s the latest investment proofpoint which demonstrates clear investor confidence in our technology roadmap and vision for the next two years and beyond. Our generative AI tools address the two major challenges faced by developers – creating interactive VFX and generating 3D assets and characters. With this new investment, we can accelerate our plans to develop our tech and further support and streamline development for games and all virtual experiences across industries.”

Troy Kirwin, Investment Partner at a16z, said: “We were immediately impressed with the Zibra AI team’s ability to solve some of the most challenging technical problems in computer graphics. We’re thrilled to be a part of their journey to build an end-to-end 3D content creation platform.”

Zibra AI’s generative AI technology is already being used by a community of more than 85,000 developers. Interested companies can see the tech in action by trying it for free for a limited period, or visit the Zibra AI website to find out more.

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Boxing Clever: Slotsjudge Parent Company Sponsors Pro Boxer

August 4, 2023 Published by
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SEOBrothers announces knock-out partnership with pro Latvian fighter Jevgenijs ‘The Hurricane’ Aleksejevs

SEOBrothers, the company behind leading online sportsbook and casino affiliate sites such as Slotsjudge, CasinoCanada, CasinoPortugal and MightyTips, has stepped into the boxing ring by sponsoring Latvian powerhouse Jevgenijs ‘The Hurricane’ Aleksejevs (pictured).

Aleksejevs is currently fighting in the Spanish middleweight division as he looks to make his mark outside of his native country with his next bout taking place on Saturday, August 5, at the Holiday World Resort in Benalmádena, Spain. Aleksejevs will go head-to-head with French fighter Dimitri ‘Hussard’ Trenel in one of eight fights taking place across the event.

The sponsorship of Aleksejevs forms part of wider efforts to increase brand visibility for SEOBrothers and its flagship site, Slotsjudge, among sports fans and is further evidence of the company’s commitment to the sporting community.

By engaging boxing fans and the wider sports community, SEOBrothers will build a deeper connection with those interested in boxing and other sports and make them aware of its roster of sites that provide well-researched reviews of sportsbooks and casinos.

The company is no stranger to headline-grabbing sponsorship deals with its MightyTips brand having recently partnered with The Exotic Queen Poland Competition, which saw professional pole dancers from across Europe compete.

“We have built a network of online sportsbook and casino comparison sites that help sports fans and players find the best sites, odds and bonus offers in the market,” the Head of Sales for SEOBrothers, Pavel Alekseev, said. “We want to make more sports fans aware of our brands and what better way to do that than by joining forces with Jevgenijs ‘The Hurricane’ Aleksejevs as he continues to make his mark on the boxing world in Latvia, Spain and beyond. It’s going to be a great fight and we will be cheering on ‘The Hurricane’ and hoping he can land that winning punch.”

“Sponsoring the right athlete and event can have a major impact on brand awareness and customer acquisition and this deal with ‘The Hurricane’ will do just that,” the Editor in Chief at Slotsjudge, Aleksandra Andrishak, said. “It’s deals such as this that have catapulted Slotsjudge and the other brands owned and managed by SEOBrothers into the stratosphere. Jevgenijs is in great form and we are backing him for victory on the night. A victory will top off what is an important partnership for us and we look forward to seeing more boxing fans come to Slotsjudge following the fight on Saturday night.”

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Week 31/2023 slot games releases

August 4, 2023 Published by
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Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming

Pragmatic Play, invites players on a fanciful adventure filled with seafaring folklore in Kraken’s Sky Bounty. These pirates have sailed the seven seas and now they are taking to the skies. The Kraken is the captain, but there’s no need to fear this mythical beast as it leads the crew to victory and rewards with cannons ablaze in an epic nautical battle amongst the clouds.

 

 

Spinomenal is inviting players on an aspiring adventure to the African plains for its new slot, Majestic White Rhino. The game fits within ‘The Wildlife’ series that exists within the revolutionary Spinomenal Universe. Set in a stunning savannah where wild animals roam free, players embark on an unforgettable trip in search of the Majestic White Rhino.

 

Get ready to immerse yourself in the most exciting adventure yet with Gold Mine Mania, the new Megaways slot game from MGA Games that goes live at online casinos. Gold Mine Mania transports players to an exciting mining world filled with gold and precious stones waiting to be discovered. With a similar theme to Mina de Oro Plus, the top MGA Games slot game, this innovative new Megaways production promises dynamism with every spin and guarantees a unique gaming experience with incredible winning potential.

 

Amusnet Interactive has released its newest title, Phoenix Star, inspired by the legendary creature of rebirth. The game invites players to step into a world that will “ignite their imagination”. This 5 reel, 40 fixed lines video slot offers stunning graphics and mesmerising sound effects.

 

Franco Digital, Spain’s leading iGaming provider, is commanding players into combat in its latest title Wild Tank. Setting the scene in an explosive warzone, Wild Tank includes many military essentials within its symbols, including aircraft, star badges and weapons, across the 5×4 matrix. Also, in the game’s armoury there are Wild icons, where three or more are needed to pay an instant prize.

 

RubyPlay, an innovative B2B iGaming development studio, has launched a unique slots mechanic entitled Immortal Ways, providing operators and their players with a new gaming franchise to explore. Combining a variety of well-known mechanics, Immortal Ways complements and conflicts these models to deliver an innovative gameplay never before seen. It features 10,000 ways to win, with two Hold and Respin zones central to the gameplay.

 

Inspired Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to announce the first of its summer line-up of sizzling hot slots. Offering diverse gameplay styles and a variety of exciting themes, its latest iGaming titles include Gold Cash Free Spins Megaways™, Golden Winner™ and Secret 7s™.

 

This month, Swintt is putting a fresh and fruity spin on the classic land-based slot machine in Win-O-Rama XL; an all-new addition to the studio’s popular Premium range that comes complete with expanding wilds and two different scatters. Given the game draws its inspiration from some of the more traditional titles that players will know and love from bricks-and-mortar casinos, it’s no surprise to see a familiar roster of symbols feature across Win-O-Rama XL’s five reels.

 

BF Games is transporting players to a realm of treasure and grandeur with the latest title in its smash-hit Stunning slots series. Inside the Stunning Crown castle sits mouth-watering fresh fruit, star scatters and precious crown wilds. In the dazzling 5×3 slot, players will discover plenty of hidden treats and on landing three or more star scatter symbols will be rewarded with a shower of shimmering wins; leaving them star struck.

 

 

Pragmatic Play, is inviting players to embark on a fun-filled journey into outer space with Rocket Blast Megaways™. Symbols including aliens and colourful gems appear across six ever-changing reels in this slot, with wins being awarded for left-to-right combinations of any size. Wilds can also appear on the second to sixth reels, substituting for all symbols except the Scatter symbol and providing players with extra chances to land a win.

 

Kalamba Games is offering up progressive buildable mechanics in its latest spooky release Wilds From The Crypt. The title’s 6×4 reels are filled with symbols that align with the overall stylish aesthetic of the slot depicting various members of a supernatural family. These must form a matching combination across the slot’s 40 paylines to award a win.

 

Playson, has launched Wolf Land: Hold and Win, the newest release from its captivating Hold and Win offering, as players embark on an expedition to a chilly wilderness in this 5×4 slot. The enchanting Boost Feature makes a long-awaited comeback and this is unlocked by combining Boost and Bonus symbols. When activated, this accumulates the value of all the Bonus symbols and adds them to a player’s winnings.

 

BGaming is revealing the secret to big wins with its latest release– you just need a spot of Luck and Magic. This slot invites players into a fantasy realm where fate is decided by a group of magical creatures inspired by the most popular video game characters and themes. A thrilling gaming experience is promised with this creative game – as face-down cards replace familiar reels. As the player hits spin, each card turns face-up to reveal the symbol and value underneath in an innovative addition.

 

Realistic Games harnesses the power of the night in its ninja-inspired release Shinobi Moon. Set in feudal Japan, the popular theme of this assassin adventure is reflected in its symbols with the 5×4 reels and 50 paylines playing host to shuriken and sai. The shadowy ninjas themselves also appear on the reels to create an immersive aesthetic for players to enjoy. These are joined by wilds which substitute for all base game symbols, and if one is landed on reels 2, 3, 4 or 5 a New Moon respin feature is triggered.

 

 

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