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Nagasaki Court Opens Hearing Against IR Spending

October 23, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Nagasaki District Court has opened hearings in a lawsuit that seeks to prevent the governor of Nagasaki from spending more public money on integrated resort (IR) plans. In September, the Stop the Casino Nagasaki Prefectural Network claimed funds had been used improperly because the IR application was unlikely to be approved by Japan’s national government.

Plaintiffs also argued that letters sent by the prefecture to the central government did not meet requirements. They also challenged a contract for circa JPY110m ($761,500) with a law firm and other advisors and claimed the prefecture “never engaged in a proper confirmation” of its IR plans.

A representative for the prefectural government indicated that the payment was proper because certain works related to the assessment of the proposal had to be carried out. The next court session is scheduled for December.

NSW Gaming Venues to Install Facial Recognition Technology to Help Identify Self-excluded Gamblers

October 22, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Problem gamblers will have their faces scanned using facial recognition technology to help them stay away from gaming venues in New South Wales.

Cameras will be rolled out in pubs and clubs across the state from 2023 to help identify gamblers who have opted in to the state’s Multi-Venue Self-Exclusion scheme.

The scheme already uses digital images to identify problem gamblers and ban them from entering gaming venues.

Gamblers who have joined the self-exclusion scheme have supplied their own image – and have given their full consent to the image being stored.

Director of liquor and policing for Australian Hotels Association [AHA] NSW, John Green, said the addition of facial recognition technology would improve identification.

“People can change over time and using facial recognition technology just makes sure we’ve got the best chance of identifying those people as they enter,” he said.

“We’ve tested how it operates and quite frankly it can identify people wearing masks, wearing glasses and trying to avoid detection.”

Cameras will scan patrons’ faces as they enter a venue and compare their faces to a database of problem gamblers who have consented to be part of the self-exclusion scheme.

If a problem gambler is identified, an alert is sent to venue staff who can then intervene and refer the person to support services.

ClubsNSW CEO Josh Landis said the technology would only identify problem gamblers and would not impact other patrons.

“This is designed in a targeted way to help those who have a problem — not to impact anybody else,” he said.

“We believe it’s critical to support those people that have a problem in a targeted way where ordinary people are not affected.

“They can enjoy their pub or club the way that they ordinarily would — but the people who have a problem are genuinely looked after to ensure they get the help that they need.”

The technology is a joint venture between ClubsNSW and the AHA and will eventually be rolled out across the state.

It is already being used in around 100 venues across NSW and follows a similar scheme in South Australia where it is used in 300 venues.

Mr Green said a survey of self-excluded gamblers found 85% supported the use of facial recognition.

“It really is effective at identifying those people who want to be excluded and want our help,” he said.

“This is about improving the process that we’ve already got in place, but using the latest technology, to ensure that we are doing as much as we can to get them the treatment they need.”

NSW Gaming Minister Kevin Anderson said the initiative would help people stay in control of their gambling addiction.

Liberia: Rep. Kolubah Wants Betting Legislated

October 22, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Montserrado County District#10 Representative, Yekeh Kolubah, said he will shortly introduce a bill in the Legislature to legalise sports betting in the country.

Representative Kolubah made the disclosure on October 12 when he was seen cutting tickets at one of Winners Incorporated sales centres in his district on Old Road.

The opposition lawmaker, who is on annual break, was spotted placing his drill, ahead of the crucial UEFA Champions’ League group stage round three matches.

According to him, the bill will seek to regulate gambling in Liberia by legalising every aspect of the market, noting that would be nice for the country that is already struggling in poverty under the George Weah administration.

Thousands of unemployed youths across the country have gravitated to sports gambling, which has attracted several international sports betting companies to set up shops in Liberia.

They gather at these betting parlours to gamble on televised soccer matches. Some say it is a good source of income and occupation, but others are not so sure.

In Liberia, sports betting has become a real job opportunity for young people, who converge daily at various betting parlours in Monrovia, including Winner’s Incorporated, DOXXBET, and BETTOMAX Liberia, among others to watch soccer matches on flat-screen televisions via satellite, placing their bets and waiting for the results.

Few youths at a gaming centre in Monrovia said that sports betting for them have become the only option since, in fact, they are jobless and without any source of income.

Winner’s Incorporated marketing manager, Randall Kaybee, said sports betting is “transforming lives of Liberians” for just a few Liberian dollars per bet.

“As you just enter my office, you can see from this evidence. This is a ticket. Somebody bet 50 LRD and won 233,275 Liberian dollars,” Kaybee said.

Stakelogic Signs Content Deal with Twin Casino

October 22, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Twin Casino has become the latest operator to add Stakelogic’s full suite of proven, player-favourite classic slots and modern video slots to its game lobby as part of efforts to provide its players with the best possible experience.

Twin Casino will make the in-demand provider’s games available to its players in all MGA jurisdictions as it looks to stand out from its rivals by offering premium online casino content from tier-one developers such as Stakelogic.

With the integration now complete, Twin Casino players can spin the reels on chart-topping slots such as El Cowboy Megaways, Hola Frutas, Wild Moon Saloon and just-launched Cash Express, which promises a high-speed train ride to a Wild West town where big win bounties await.

Stakelogic has also earned a formidable reputation for its suite of classic slots, which capture the nostalgia of traditional 3×3 reel fruit machine games while getting player pulses racing through bonus features such and Hold & Spin, Multipliers, Wilds and Free Games.

If that wasn’t enough, Twin Casino players will be able to experience Super Stake for the first time. Available on a selection of classic and video slots, this innovative feature allows players to double their bet to increase the chance of bonuses triggering and insane with combinations landing.

Neil Tanti, Sales Manager at Stakelogic, said: “This is a great deal for us and for Twin Casino with the operator’s players now able to enjoy the edge-of-the-seat experience that each of our classic and modern slot titles have been designed to deliver with each spin.

“Content is still a powerful differentiator for brands in highly competitive markets, and this integration allows Twin Casino to add more variety and quality to its game lobby, taking the player experience to the next level.”

Dmitry P., Head of Casino at Twin Casino, said: “Stakelogic is now a must-have studio for any online casino operator that is serious about providing the best possible experience to its players and that is why we have integrated the studio into our market-leading slot portfolio.

“We can’t wait to see players fire up the reels in blockbuster games like Hola Frutas and Cash Express, and to activate Super Stake for some truly mega wins.”

Enteractive Appoints Faye Williams to Head of Account Management role

October 22, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Enteractive, the leader in iGaming retention and engagement services, has appointed Faye Williams to Head of Account Management for the B2B team, reporting to Chief Business Officer Andrew Foster.

Faye has more than seven years of experience in the iGaming and sports betting sectors having worked with leading industry names including Betfair, Betsson and GiG prior to joining Enteractive.

The appointment will further strengthen Enteractive’s B2B team as the company expands into the U.S. sector as well as other regulated global markets, delivering retention and reactivation services to drive active players brands for a growing number of leading operator brands around the world.

Andrew Foster, CBO, commented, “In 2022, Enteractive has seen remarkable growth with both new clients coming onboard and entrance to new markets around the world, most notably in North America. With Faye’s extensive experience in the iGaming sector, this is an important appointment for our B2B team, supporting our business growth into 2023 and beyond.”

Faye Williams added, “I’m excited to join Enteractive as the company continues to grow as the leader in the field of reactivation and retention, working with so many of the major operators around the world. It’s a hugely important period at the moment, with the United States upping the ante for everyone in the sector, and I look forward to helping the company drive more active players for iGaming brands worldwide.”

Enteractive’s proprietary (Re)Activation Cloud technology platform brings operators a fast and seamless integration of selected player databases, providing native-language sales agents to offer ‘real-human’ personalised engagement with players in each market.

From the provision of unrivalled infrastructure enabling one-to-one engagement with players, to the development of more specialised technologies, including SMS, email, and webapps, Enteractive’s suite of services drive active players and, in turn, increase bottom line revenues.

As the industry leader in player engagement, reactivation and retention since 2008, Enteractive is recognised as one of the top revenue generators for the global iGaming sector, successfully converting lapsed database segments at scale for a variety of leading operators.

BETER Live secures prestigious Malta licence

October 22, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Leading provider of engaging and entertaining live casino content gets the green light to partner with operators in all jurisdictions covered by the MGA

BETER Live, the live dealer division of gambling content and solutions provider, BETER, has secured a prestigious Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) licence, allowing it to launch its suite of next-gen live casino games with operators in markets around the world.

BETER Live is on a mission to deliver new live dealer experiences across its suite of games, which includes Blackjack, Gravity Blackjack, Speed Blackjack, Roulette, French Roulette, Auto Roulette, Baccarat, Andar Bahar, Bet on Teen Pati and Sic Bo.

The developer has taken an entertainment-first approach to each title and combined this with a high-tech studio environment consisting of HD cameras, powerful microphones and state-of-the-art broadcast technology to deliver a superior player experience.

The company is run by a team of industry veterans with experience at tier one companies such as Playtech and Entain. This has enabled BETER Live to develop its proposition and offer even more value to operators via powerful BI analytics tools, a personalised UI and multi-currency payments.

BETER Live also promises zero downtime, multi-language support, responsible gambling features and a rapid integration time of less than two weeks.

Securing a Malta licence is a major moment for the studio, which has also been certified by BBM, and its ambitions to become the leading provider of live casino content in regulated markets.

BETER has quickly become the industry’s leading provider of high-velocity, fast-paced betting products designed specifically to tap into the psyche of the next generation of players and deliver the thrilling experiences they are seeking.

The company’s verticals span BETER Esports, BETER Sports, BETER Gaming and BETER Live.

Anna Vikmane, Director at BETER Live, said: “Malta is one of the most established and respected gambling jurisdictions in the world so securing a prestigious MGA licence is a milestone moment for BETER Live.

“This enables us to partner with more operators in more global markets than ever before, ensuring that players across the world can access our thrilling and entertaining live dealer content, which also includes never seen before features.

“This is what makes BETER Live a leading content provider and what sets us aside from others in the market.”

4J Studios secured as title sponsor of first Scottish Games Week

October 22, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Leading Scottish games developer, 4J Studios, has given its support to the first ever Scottish Games Week, celebrating Scotland’s vibrant and thriving games ecosystem. The studio, best known for its work on the Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo versions of Minecraft, will be the title sponsor of the entire programme of events taking place in locations around Scotland from 24 to 28 October.

Scottish Games Week is a first-of-its-kind event created to highlight the talent and potential of Scotland’s pioneering and diverse games ecosystem. From design, development and publishing to education and application, the week will showcase games and their role as a key component in the growth of Scotland’s digital and creative economies – as well as the country’s future as a more inclusive digital society. The event will also act as a catalyst to support a more connected and collaborative games sector across Scotland, the UK and Internationally.

4J Studios was founded in 2005 by industry pioneers Chris van der Kuyl and Paddy Burns, who are vocal advocates of the sector and active supporters of several individuals and firms operating within it. Based in Dundee and East Linton, 4J Studios has also invested in other independent Scottish games development studios – Puny Astronaut, Stormcloud Games and Ant Workshop – through its investment arm Chroma Ventures.

Chris van der Kuyl, Chairman and Co-Founder at 4J Studios, said: “Scottish games companies have been incredibly successful to date, but we are part of a rapidly changing industry and if we are to build on that success we need to support each other and think internationally. We hope this inaugural Scottish Games Week will encourage that collaboration as well as raising the profile of the industry and its potential with other key Stakeholders.”

Brian Baglow, Founder of the Scottish Games Network and Director of Scottish Games Week, said: “The global games market smashed through the $200 billion barrier in 2022, making it far and away the largest creative industry – and on a par with the biggest digital sectors in the world. I truly believe Scotland can take advantage of this enormous ongoing growth and play an ever more significant role in this rapidly evolving interactive world.

“We are proud and delighted to welcome 4J Studios on board as the title sponsor for the whole of Scottish Games Week. The support and endorsement of the studio, founded by two of the country’s most successful games entrepreneurs is a huge boost to establishing an event we hope to make a regular feature of the global games calendar.

“We’re grateful for the support and encouragement of the 4J Studios team and can’t wait to get them involved in our incredible programme of events!”

Week 42/2022 slot games releases

October 21, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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Here are this weeks latest slots releases compiled by European Gaming!

Coins on Fire™ is the latest release from Lucksome, the developer of online casino games to treasure. Featuring a 3×3 matrix, with 5 win lines, this slot promises to be a hit with traditional slots players, looking for high hit frequency. Respins on Fire; quick hitting respin feature with sticky wild overlays and retriggers.

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, is inviting players to a supernatural realm where witchcraft can offer big rewards in Cash Connection™ – Voodoo Magic™. The title, released just in time for Halloween, sees mystical powers roam the reels, offering magical win potential, a spellbinding Lock & Spin feature, and four jackpots.

Amusnet Interactive has released its newest video slot, 100 Bulky Fruits. The game is described as “a classic video slot with a variety of lucky symbols and fruity favourites”. However, Amusnet says it is not an ordinary fruit slot but “a dazzling, energetic, and modern game”. This 5-reel, 100-fixed paylines video slot offers “vivid gameplay and epic sound effects with tremendous payouts,” according to the company.

Armadillo Studios announces the official launch of its newest slot title, Fortune Dragon Queen Exotic Wilds, the first game inspired by the wonders of the Asian culture. Fortune Dragon Queen: Exotic Wilds is a 5×3 row, 243 ways slot featuring medium to extreme volatility. Continuing the popular Exotic Wilds theme, the game showcases Asia’s beauty, wealth, and wonders, and the players can experience this beautiful culture through a series of special features.

Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, is inviting players to the most opulent party of the year as The Great Pigsby returns, this time with Megaways. This lavish 5×3, high-volatility slot sees everyone’s favourite millionaire, The Great Pigsby, offer players an impressive 117,649 ways to win via the Megaways mechanic and a massive maximum win potential of 20,000x.

Wizard Games is treating feline fans to an adorable experience with its latest release Awww, So Cute! The cuddly new title is a 5×3 slot that is packed with fluffy kittens that have been carefully designed to make hearts melt. While enabling players to enjoy the gorgeous little animals, the game also has plenty of winning features to purr over.

Lady Luck Games is offering out-of-this-world entertainment as it reintroduces players to its iconic pipe mechanics in the latest space-themed release Astro Anna. This unique extra-terrestrial title challenges everything you thought you knew about slots by scrapping traditional reels and paylines in favour of pipe mechanics, popularised by the studio’s previous hit release Mr Alchemister.

Blue Guru Games and Relax Gaming have teamed up to give you a scare with the fascinating folktale of Spring Heeled Jack. Landing on October 25th the game transports you to the streets of Victorian England, usually overrun with villains and nightcrawlers, now silent as news of Jack’s return spreads through the city…

Stakelogic, the in-demand developer of hair-raising casino content, is issuing a warning to players brave enough to take on its latest release, Devil’s Trap. This is a video slot game that will leave their nerves jangling. But those that can pluck up the courage to take on the skeletons, spiders, black crows, potions and petrifying pumpkins that land on the reels will find that this is a game that offers plenty of treats as well as its fair share of tricks.

Red Tiger has launched Tricks and Treats just in time to thrill slot enthusiasts for Halloween. This creepy yet cute online slot will bring sweet indulgence to players as they creep through the misty night in the trails of spooky and fun scatters that turn into Wilds and Instant Cash prizes. Incorporeal creatures – spiders, glowing ghosts, flying witches and black cats – crawl onto the reels in Tricks and Treats, celebrating All Hallows’ Eve.

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, mixes the shiniest stars with colourful sweet treats in Candy Stars™. A stunningly vibrant 5×3 reel set sees simple yet engaging action unfold as sweet symbols of various shapes and sizes form matching combinations, with a potential 576 ways to win.

Legendary Elvis Frog by BGaming Returns in Brand New TRUEWAYS Mechanics

October 21, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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The legendary and charismatic Elvis Frog returns to rock the casinos’ lobbies again. BGaming releases the sequel to its popular Elvis Frog series in brand new TRUEWAYS mechanics, which provides players with more than 260 000 ways to win.

Following the success of Elvis Frog in Vegas and Aloha King Elvis slots, BGaming presents the sequel to its popular Elvis Frog series enhanced with brand new TRUEWAYS mechanics. TRUEWAYS is a slot mechanics, working on the principle of reels spin and playing on 6 reels-layout, where a random number of symbols, from 2 to 8, can drop on each of the reels. The maximum number of possible ways to win in such a game is 260 000+.

In addition to brand new mechanics, Elvis Frog TRUEWAYS meets players with impressive features, including Scatter symbols, Free Spins, classic Wilds, Wilds with multipliers, and Coin Respin Round with three types of Jackpots and another unique addition to the gameplay – a Lightning feature. The Lightning feature activates in the Bonus Game, where the Lightning symbol, when dropped, divides the units into two of a smaller size, making the bonus game longer and providing more winning combinations.

Kate Puteiko, Chief Marketing Officer at BGaming, commented on the new release: “Elvis Frog TRUEWAYS combines everything we love about slots: generous multipliers, a collection of popular features wrapped into the new exciting TRUEWAYS mechanics, quality sound design, and one-of-a-kind Elvis Frog as a king of the dance floor! The game’s atmosphere will be familiar to those who already played the previous Elvis Frog in Vegas and is a must-try for those who didn’t.”

The Elvis Frog TRUEWAYS demo game is available here.

BGaming is a fast-growing iGaming content provider converting gambling into gaming. Thanks to an expert team and a player-driven approach, the studio creates innovative and engaging products featured on reputable platforms and 700+ online casinos worldwide. BGaming is the world’s first to support cryptocurrencies and offer Provably Fair games. Today the brand’s portfolio includes 90+ products with HD graphics and a clear user interface for every device.

CT Interactive Partners with Swiss Casinos

October 21, 2022 Published by EuropeanGaming.eu

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CT Interactive has expanded its presence in the Swiss market by signing a deal with the Swiss Casinos.

As per the deal, the global online games supplier will provide its partner with some best-selling games. The Swiss players will have the opportunity to enjoy intriguing games like 20 Star Party, 40 Mega Slot, Pot’o Luck and many more when the integration process is completed.

“Our goal is to help our partners better their services by providing them with new engaging content,” said Milena Tsankarska, Head of Business Development EMEA at CT Interactive.

“We have always focused on being the partner of choice across regulated markets. This kind of partnership is a perfect example of our strategy in action. We look forward to a long, successful partnership with Swiss Casinos. We are happy to have found a partner that shares our views on making the gaming experience safe, innovative and exciting,” she added.

Author: EuropeanGaming.eu

Nagasaki Court Opens Hearing Against IR Spending

NSW Gaming Venues to Install Facial Recognition Technology to Help Identify Self-excluded Gamblers

Liberia: Rep. Kolubah Wants Betting Legislated

Stakelogic Signs Content Deal with Twin Casino

Enteractive Appoints Faye Williams to Head of Account Management role

BETER Live secures prestigious Malta licence

4J Studios secured as title sponsor of first Scottish Games Week

Week 42/2022 slot games releases

Legendary Elvis Frog by BGaming Returns in Brand New TRUEWAYS Mechanics

CT Interactive Partners with Swiss Casinos

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