A cash injection of EUR935 million should be helpful
The latest reports from cash-strapped Greece involve the announcement that the country's gambling monopoly OPAP will extend its reach in the sector and give a life injection to the state's empty coffers by paying EUR 935 million to the government for a new video lottery licence.
The decision has been app...
New 90 ball bingo room involves bigger prizes
A new bingo room opening has been announced this week by reputable online bingo site, Wonder Bingo. Its name is 'High Society Room,' and it entails bigger prizes for an affordable price.
This 90-ball bingo room will be open each night from 7pm until 10pm, and its tickets will cost 25p each. The room now joins th...
YouGov report reveals how important celebrations are in our lives
After appearing on Sky News earlier this week, a reputable online bingo company Bingocams has issued a statement about the report they commissioned with Dr Linda Papadopoulos regarding the role of celebrations in our everyday life. As unusual as it seems for an online gaming company to commissio...
Market conditions too weak
Despite the announcements that the Spanish government has given its approval to its lottery's IPO, this week the government had a change of heart and decided to suspend the public listing due to weak market conditions.
Hence, the sale of 30 percent of Sociedad Estatal Loterias & Apuestas del Estado SA, whose book value is Euro 20....
Czech financial groups make the purchase
After the bankrupt Czech national lottery and betting firm Sazka AS was put up for sale, only three bidders applied, one of which is its buyer, Czech financial groups PPF AS and KKCG who made a joint bid.
However, not everything went smoothly with the sale. Since the main criteria for the selection was the highest bi...
Joan Williams 92 and Robert Lafoya 89 may have been looking for love in all the wrong places until now. It took a lifetime to find each other and bingo was there destiny for romance, love and marriage.
They met nearly 5 years ago at a retirement home in Medford. They both enjoy bingo and instantly hit it off. Joan with a sense of humor said she was cougar beca...
Mexican Loteria Nacional to get online scratchcards from NeoGames
The latest news from online gaming software provider NeoGames involves reports that it has closed a significant supply deal with the Mexican National Lottery, LoterÃa Nacional, which it will provide with a selection of online scratchcard and instant win games, fully customized and branded for t...
More online action for state lotteries according to U.S. Digital Gaming co-chairman
An interesting interview with Richard Baskin, co-chairman of U.S. Digital Gaming, has been published this week, in which he predicted that online lottery activity in US states will note a significant growth as more governments go through with plans to go online. This is where B...
30 percent of Loterias y Apuestas del Estado up for sale
It has been announced this week that an approval came from the Spanish government for the sale of up to 30 percent of state-owned lottery operator Loterias y Apuestas del Estado (LAE).
The share sale, which is supposed to act as a much needed booster to the state coffers, began last Monday and is supp...
Obstacles to trademark application
After it filed a trademark application back in August, the Australian land casino group Crown Limited, which planned to go online by launching Crown Casino in England, encountered fierce opposition from the British online bingo operator Crown Bingo and decided to withdraw from the fight for the time being.
According to the...
Bingo's audience is demographically female. With the attention on the dancing balls in the cage, they may now have visions of something else dancing around in that cage.
A new bingo campaign for Boyle Bingo featuring a near naked man will be of particular interest to the ladies. The eye candy will be airing on UK television and will debut on September 21st....
Henson to be more involved with the site
An announcement came on Sept. 20 that the UK's Brits Bingo has renewed the contract with famous Welsh rugby star Gavin Henson to keep him as the official face of the brand. Their relationship began back in March when Brits Bingo engaged Henson for its launch, putting up his face both on the website and in two nationwide...
Up to 30 percent stake up for sale
In an attempt to raise between EUR6 and 9 billion to fill a deficit in the state coffers, the Spanish government has initiated the procedure of privatization of up to 30 percent of national lottery Sociedad Estatal de Loterias y Apuestas del Estado SA.
The price range for its shares is expected to be set by the lottery in...
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation presents new plans
The latest reports from the Canadian province of British Columbia involve an announcement made by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation that it plans to expand its offering to involve mobile gambling from smartphones or computer tablets.
Reportedly, its PlayNow website should be transformed into...
Three new bingo and gaming sites
After recently receiving Frelix Entertainment's Scandinavian OnlineBingo brands which migrated from the GTECH G2 platform, Parlay Games' Alderney-licensed technology platform, Parlay has announced that it is ready to launch three new bingo and gaming sites into the global market.
It has been specified that the new bingo laun...
iBingo sees light of day
A new Malta-licensed online bingo site has been launched this month to the UK market. iBingo is its name, and it is operated by Chelbis Company Limited.
The Cozy Games-powered site offers its customers 75, 90 and 80 ball bingo games, as well as casino games such as slots, poker and roulette. In addition, players can benefit from ful...
Restructuring results in customers in North America, Europe and the United Kingdom
This week, Parlay Games announced the launch of a number of new customers in North America, Europe and the UK, following the completion of the sale of the majority of its assets to M Projects Assets S.A. (MProjects) and its restructuring.
As a result of the restructuring, Par...
New digital venture to be supported by Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment
An announcement came this week that Cashcade co-founders Simon Collins and Patrick Southon have formed a new digital venture that will receive support from Bwin.Party Digital Entertainment PLC.
The fund has been titled "NewGame Capital" and the initial investment coming from Bwin.Party...
Facebook promotion and Milk Media campaign to raise consciousness
A new awareness-raising action has been going on in Mecca Bingo, comprising two campaigns - a Facebook promotion and the 'Milk Media' campaign.
The Facebook application launched by the company's agency 383 Project strives to find Britain's best bingo call in celebration of Mecca Bingo's 5...
Exclusive Moldovan deal for Canadian company
It was reported this week by Canadian gaming provider Amaya Gaming Group that it has clinched a major deal - a 20-year exclusive contract with the National Lottery of Moldova to provide a complete range of gaming solutions.
The Moldovan lottery will thereby benefit from Amaya's support to national gaming progra...