Tuesday, 23 August 2016, Budapest – The organizers are proud to announce the newest confirmed speaker, Eman Pulis, who will be among the keynote speakers of the “Upcoming Event Announcements” panel at the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference(CEEGC 2016) which will take place in Budapest on the 20th of September 2016.

Eman Pulis is the founder and CEO of SiGMA, the summit of igaming in Malta. The show has become a worldwide calendar event, attracting 150 exhibitors and sponsors, 3,000 delegates and 100 speakers, culminating in a Malta Gaming Week throughout November.

Eman is also a partner in BonusVikings, an affiliate venture focusing on European and Asian markets, mainly gaming and binary products. He also co-founded SMSwarriors.com, an affiliate software for SMS marketing.

Eman graduated with first class honors in 2001 with a Bachelor of Education degree. He holds a Masters Degree in Creativity and Innovation as well as a Masters Degree in Diplomatic Studies.

LIVE BROADCAST ON RCTI, FEATURING MUSIC FROM GLOWINTHEDARK

23 August 2016 – Jakarta, Indonesia: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), will hit the capital city of Indonesia once again for ONE: TITLES & TITANS which is set to electrify the Jakarta Convention Center on Saturday, 27 August. Broadcasting live on RCTI, the world-class fight card will feature a colossal headline bout between welterweights Luis “Sapo” Santos of Brazil and former ONE Middleweight World Champion Igor “Lionheart” Svirid of Kazakhstan. The event will also showcase the musical talent of DJ duo, GLOWINTHEDARK.

Ticket information for ONE: TITLES & TITANS is available at http://one.cognitix.id

CEO of ONE Championship, Victor Cui stated, “ONE: TITLES & TITANS is set to continue ONE Championship’s constant innovation and evolution of Mixed Martial Arts and the way the sport is experienced by fans the world over. Aside from an absolutely stacked fight card, we also have GLOWINTHEDARK lending to the thrilling atmosphere of all the action which will transpire inside the cage on fight night.”

RGW Sochi, one of the main events in the gambling business, will take place on October 27, 2016 http://goo.gl/tm8Hh4

After the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, the country’s management began to think seriously about usage of constructed sports facilities. The same year, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill stipulating the creation of a gambling zone in the area. According to this document, the executive authorities should define its boundaries.

However, the question of gambling zone in Sochi has been hanging in the air since then; the issue has not been lobbied by the state in recent years. Today, they have made a decision concerning the territory where this zone will take place. It is the “Gorki Gorod” resort and a part of “Rosa Khutor” resort. However, the State Duma has not confirmed this information officially.

Smile-Expo has decided to take the wheel. That is why it is organizing an industry-gambling event RGW Sochi.

New product gives operators access to more than 40,000 events a year without the need for expensive and resource-heavy manual odds compiling.

(UNITED KINGDOM, London – August, 2016) Betgenius, the leading supplier of sophisticated data-driven products and services to regulated sportsbook operators and lotteries, has made offering a horseracing product simple and cost-effective with the launch of Racing Manager.

Racing Manager completely removes the need for any in-house traders and gives operators access to more than 40,000 events a year across UK and Australian racing.

The new product consists of three separate but complementary components: streaming, trading and front-end. These can be integrated individually or as one to provide an end-to-end product.

London – August 2016 – The Premier League blasted back this weekend with plenty of fixtures to whet fans’ appetites for the 2016-2017 season. Data from Worldpay revealed a mammoth 20% rise in the number of bets placed on opening day compared to last year, with more fans than ever hoping to win big as the world’s most exciting football league returned.*

Following Leicester’s fairy-tale League win last season, bookies actually saw an 8% drop in average bet values compared to 2015’s opening weekend. Recreational customers who traditionally deposit lower amounts were drawn in by the prospect of predicting underdog success.

Punters were staking on average £3.55 less per bet than this time in 2015, revealing the extent to which Leicester’s title win has inspired footie fans to try their luck on even the most unlikely teams.

Karl MacGregor, Vice President Gambling, Global eCommerce, at Worldpay said:

EuroSlots has been given a reboot with greater marketing resources, thanks to a new partnership with Scandinavian focused digital agency Power Media Group and their affiliate network Matching Visions. A master affiliate agreement has been signed and Cherry expects increased activity focussed on the Pan-European market as a result of the cooperation.

Originally launched in 2012, EuroSlots has received a complete overhaul, and now enjoys the same functionality that has seen Cherry Online brands win the ‘Online Gaming Operator of the Year’ award at the International Gaming Awards in 2014, 2015 and 2016. EuroSlots is thereby lifted to a new level with increased focus on creating a user-friendly, multi-platform experience for the market’s more seasoned casino players.

Mikael Strunge, Partner & Gaming Director at Power Media Group, said: “Cherry has been at the forefront of the gaming industry for years and we are truly happy to partner up with them on a project of this magnitude.” 

On the question of brand development, Strunge added: “We seek to create a brand that resonates with the serious slot player by offering a level of information and guidance that hasn’t previously been seen in the industry.”

On October 7 Moscow will host the fifth international congress on affiliate marketing – Russian Affiliate Congress 2016. The main topic of the event will be “Affiliate marketing in online gambling”.

International operators and representatives of online casino platforms will tell how to choose correctly an affiliate program and realize the highest profits possible for business.

Competition in online gambling is constantly growing. How to keep your business running? What should be done to ensure the continuous growth of traffic to your gambling resource?

Affiliate marketing has become the main source of traffic for online casinos today. The main idea of the affiliate program in gambling industry is the casino operator acting as an advertiser, and the affiliate acting as a publisher. Since the information space is continuously growing, such type of marketing is one of the most efficient nowadays.

Friday, 19th of August 2016, Budapest – The organizers are proud to announce the newest confirmed speaker, Stjepko Čordaš, who will be among the keynote speakers of the “Hot topics of the online gaming industry in the Balkans” panel at the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference(CEEGC 2016) which will take place in Budapest on the 20th of September 2016.

Stjepko was born on June 1, 1987 in Metković and has attended primary and secondary school in Mostar. He later moved on and be obtained the Undergraduate degree in Service Management from RIT Croatia, Croatia, Graduate degree in Law and Economics from CEU, Hungary.

His passion for technology and innovation which pushed him to NSoft and as he explained in a recent interview in the EEGReport Magazine, which you can read in full here, “If we are looking in the future, online and sports betting is really the opportunity for this market. As more connectivity is introduced, more punters are becoming aware of the different approaches and more opportunities the operators have to innovate.”

Zoltan Tundik(EEGReport Magazine): Since Bosnia and Herzegovina, a Southeastern Europe located on the Balkan Peninsula is included in definitions of Eastern Europe or histories of Eastern Europe, we would like to know more about the developments of the online gambling. What is the current status of the Bosnian market in terms of licenses for online gambling software providers and are you running into difficulties at entering new markets?

Grand Funk Railroad concert proves successful

Nichols, N.Y. – August, 2016 – Saturday’s Grand Funk Railroad concert helped Tioga Downs raise significant funds for the Southern Tier Veteran’s Support Group (STVSG). A combination of proceeds from ticket sales and a personal donation by owner Jeff Gural equals a gift in the amount of $100,530, which will be made to the charity.

Tioga Downs sold 3,351 concert tickets at $15 each to raise the first $50,265. Tioga Downs Casino was able to cover the production costs associated with the concert thanks to the generosity of their sponsors—CGL Architects, Larson Design Group, Giovanetti Shulman Associates and The Harman Group. The donation amount doubled after Gural’s promised 100% match.

“We are so thankful for the incredible generosity Tioga Downs and Mr. Gural have expressed over the years,” said STVSG Vice President Ben Margolius. “Their support has helped us provide critical help to so many veterans facing hardships.”

Grand Funk Railroad concert proves successful

Nichols, N.Y. – August, 2016 – Saturday’s Grand Funk Railroad concert helped Tioga Downs raise significant funds for the Southern Tier Veteran’s Support Group (STVSG). A combination of proceeds from ticket sales and a personal donation by owner Jeff Gural equals a gift in the amount of $100,530, which will be made to the charity.

Tioga Downs sold 3,351 concert tickets at $15 each to raise the first $50,265. Tioga Downs Casino was able to cover the production costs associated with the concert thanks to the generosity of their sponsors—CGL Architects, Larson Design Group, Giovanetti Shulman Associates and The Harman Group. The donation amount doubled after Gural’s promised 100% match.

“We are so thankful for the incredible generosity Tioga Downs and Mr. Gural have expressed over the years,” said STVSG Vice President Ben Margolius. “Their support has helped us provide critical help to so many veterans facing hardships.”

Sister property to host job fair next week.

Nichols, N.Y. – August 2016 – As expansion efforts continue at Tioga Downs, the entertainment complex is seeking experienced casino personnel to join to its growing team. Sister property Vernon Downs will host a job fair Monday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. inside its events center.

Hiring managers need to fill a variety of full and part-time positions, all of which offer a competitive benefits package.  Executives at Tioga Downs hope to be awarded a Class III casino license soon and are encouraging anyone with experience as a dealer, casino supervisor, surveillance operator, host, slot technician or other gaming operations to submit an application and/or attend the casino’s job fair.

“As we look to the future, Tioga Downs simply needs more experienced people on its already outstanding staff in order to maintain the level of quality that our guests have come to expect,” said owner Jeff Gural. “In order to attract the best talent, we offer highly competitive compensation to our employees.”

Sister property to host job fair next week.

Nichols, N.Y. – August 2016 – As expansion efforts continue at Tioga Downs, the entertainment complex is seeking experienced casino personnel to join to its growing team. Sister property Vernon Downs will host a job fair Monday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. inside its events center.

Hiring managers need to fill a variety of full and part-time positions, all of which offer a competitive benefits package.  Executives at Tioga Downs hope to be awarded a Class III casino license soon and are encouraging anyone with experience as a dealer, casino supervisor, surveillance operator, host, slot technician or other gaming operations to submit an application and/or attend the casino’s job fair.

“As we look to the future, Tioga Downs simply needs more experienced people on its already outstanding staff in order to maintain the level of quality that our guests have come to expect,” said owner Jeff Gural. “In order to attract the best talent, we offer highly competitive compensation to our employees.”

August 2016 – Press release (London) iGB Affiliate are pleased to announce the full conference schedule for the Berlin Affiliate Conference 2016. BAC 2016 takes place from the 20th – 23rdOctober 2016.

BAC 2016 will attract over 3,000 delegates to the German capital for two full days of specialist conference content and numerous networking opportunities. The conference schedule will look at how the German market has changed since last year, consider innovation in the igaming industry and review the potential of the USA market for affiliates.

Shona ODonnell, Head of Operations at iGaming Business said “Last year’s conference in Berlin was a huge success and we are looking to make this year’s even more impressive. Having an exciting conference schedule is hugely important in achieving this, we’re excited to have plenty of new speakers taking part in some fascinating and educational sessions. ”

Below are three highlights from the BAC 2016 conference:

3D Operator launches Live Casino and anniversary giveaways

18 August 2016, London –  Online gaming operator PKR this week celebrates a milestone birthday – 10 years after dealing the first real-money hand on its iconic 3D poker platform – with the launch of Live Casino and 10 days of free gifts for its players.

With the launch of PKR Live Casino today, PKR moves one step closer to its goal of becoming a multi-product gaming site, delivering a unique, all-device entertainment experience with a signature dash of realism. After teaming up with Microgaming in March for the relaunch of PKR Casino and the creation of a new PKR Vegas slots brand, PKR has now added PKR Live Casino on desktop and mobile. Powered by Evolution Gaming, PKR Live Casino offers a selection of 6 games including Live Blackjack, Live Roulette and Live Casino Hold’em.

To mark its tenth anniversary and thank its loyal players, PKR is also giving away free gifts every day for 10 days to its poker and casino customers via the ‘Decade of PKR’ promotions. Exclusively for existing players, gifts can be claimed simply by logging in.

CataBoom Enhances Social Gaming Experience for Tropicana Entertainment and Delaware North.

DALLAS, TX — August 2016 —  The $1.5 billion social casino gaming industry engages more than 75 percent of its audience on smartphones, and 49 percent on both mobile and desktop (Social casino market—US player insights 2016). In order to further capture this growing audience, top-ranked social casino company Ruby Seven Studios today announced that it is working with behavioral marketing platform CataBoomto bring its innovative marketing solutions to two of its largest game properties, Tropicana Entertainment and Delaware North. The most recent integration resulting from this partnership includes Lucky North Casino, a new free casino game available for download in the Google Play Store.

Through this exclusive partnership, CataBoom will incorporate unique gaming technologies that enable instant rewards to enhance Ruby Seven Studios’ current social casino games, helping them further engage players across platforms. The partnership also extends offline to the many land-based casinos that Ruby Seven works with.

Now, players will be instantly rewarded no matter whether they win or lose, enticing new and existing players to keep coming back for more. Currently, players can win prizes that include gift cards, in-game currency and the chance to win $100,000. The result is a more positive user experience and growth in retention.

Thursday, 18th of August 2016, Budapest – The organizers are proud to announce the newest confirmed speaker, Jaka Repansek, who will be among the keynote speakers of the “Hot topics of the online gaming industry in Central Europe” panel at the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference(CEEGC 2016) which will take place in Budapest on the 20th of September 2016.

Jaka Repansek LL.B, MBA, is the founder and managing partner of RePublis d.o.o., a Slovenian based legal and business consulting firm. He has been working for various TIME (Telecom, Internet, Media, Entertainment) companies since 1996. He is recognized as one of the leading experts on gaming and media law in Slovenia. After graduating from Greenwood High School (Springfield, Missouri, USA) in 1992, Jaka graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

He gained his graduate degree from Cambridge University in England and Faculty of Law in Ljubljana (Diploma in European Community Law) and completed two-year MBA graduate studies at the University of Kansas in USA. Jaka is an active member of IMGL (Slovenia) and a member of several other domestic and international organizations and is active also as lecturer in various seminars and conferences.

Be sure to save the date and secure your ticket to the CEEGC 2016 Budapest, which will be held on the 20th of September 2016 at the Hilton WestEnd City Budapest Hotel in order to hear Jaka Repansek speak about the”The online gambling industry of Slovenia and its opportunities“ in the “Hot topics of the online gaming industry in Central Europe” panel.

To promote their crowdfunding campaign, WantMyBet are giving away 1% of their company that is valued at £1.74m.

WantMyBet is a social network for football betting, that enables people to find, share and bet on football predictions. They have recently launched a crowdfund campaign with Seedrs. To stand out from the crowd the three founders decided to launch an exclusive competition on LinkedIn where they are giving away some of their personal shares in the company to one lucky user.

The innovative marketing ploy is the first time a startup has given away equity over social media. Since launching it has already proved very popular and has already been shared hundreds of times, raising over £35,000 on their campaign in the first four days of being live.

This equity giveaway can be compared to a similar campaign by eCommerce startup (Jet.com) who last year gave away 100,000 shares of Jet stock to the person who could sign up the most new users. This week, Jet has just been bought by Walmart for $3,000,000,000 and the competition winner is now a multi millionaire.

The Malta Gaming week will this year feature a careers convention for all developers and graduates seeking a career in igaming.

SiGMA’s ultimate goal is to bring the entire gaming community together, from affiliates and operators to regulators and vendors. This year, it also wants to serve the purpose of recruitment in Malta. In the words of SiGMA’s Eman Pulis, “It is well-known that recruitment remains one of the trickiest aspects, often leaving developers in short supply and an increasing number of graduates looking to form part of the gaming industry. This is where SiGMA can provide an excellent platform on Maltese shores.”

For this reason, on day two of SiGMA16, the doors will be open to all ICT, Law, Accountancy and other graduates and student organisations from 14:00 till 18:00. Partnerships have also been cemented with the MCAST College as well as a number of private ICT institutions and universities. It is strongly encouraged that HR departments of exhibiting gaming companies be present on day two of the summit.

When asked about the partnership with SiGMA, Managing Partner at Event Planner James Cassar said: “I’ve worked on various events with SiGMA for a long time and this partnership should pave the way for some great opportunities for graduates who are seeking a career in igaming. Through this event we want to create a bridge between students and the betting company world where great employment opportunities exist.”

17 August 2016 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its collaboration with Tune Talk and Universal Music Group (UMG) for the event ONE: UNBREAKABLE WARRIORS which is set to take place at the Stadium Negara on 2 September in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. UMG will be bringing artists Faizal Tahir and Ella to perform live at the event. The card will be headlined by a massive bout between Malaysia’s own Ev “E.T.” Ting and Australia’s “Ruthless” Rob Lisita.

Photos of the press conference can be downloaded here.

CEO of ONE Championship, Victor Cui stated, “The fans in Malaysia, particularly in Kuala Lumpur are some of the most passionate people in the world. The atmosphere of live ONE Championship events in this city is hard to match anywhere in the world. Earlier this year, ONE had great success with matching together live MMA with elements of a rock concert in Bangkok. It was such an amazing show. Together with our partners UMG and Tune Talk, we are going to do the same for the people of Kuala Lumpur. Fans can expect an awesome evening of incredible fights, action, excitement and world-class musical performances.”

Mr Kenny Ong, Managing Director of UMG, Malaysia and Singapore, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with ONE Championship on an evening of live sporting action and music. We are excited with the concept of a live MMA sport event combined with the energy and adrenaline of a rock concert, and making this a historic occasion. Kuala Lumpur will witness an atmosphere like no other at ONE: UNBREAKABLE WARRIORS. We are ecstatic for everyone to be part of all the excitement of fight night.”

Today, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has extended its existing three year integrity partnership with Sportradar, ensuring that the two parties will work together until 2019.

The RFU employed Sportradar in 2013 and since then, the leader in match fixing monitoring, prevention and intelligence has overseen activities and odds patterns across over 550 betting operators worldwide for a range of rugby union competitions and fixtures. For the next three years, Sportradar will monitor all matches of the Aviva Premiership, the Greene King IPA Championship, the Anglo Welsh Cup, the British & Irish Cup, as well as the Old Mutual Wealth series. Altogether, this coverage will total over 420 matches per year.

RFU Chief Executive Officer Ian Ritchie said: “Although rugby union is not necessarily viewed as a high risk sport when it comes to match fixing, we remain determined to be proactive in working to protect the game. We are delighted that with Sportradar by our side, we will continue to offer a credible, respected and effective defence”.

Andreas Krannich, Sportradar’s Managing Director for Integrity Services also praised the deal: “We are proud of the reputation we have built up in the rugby union ecosystem. The RFU were one of the first federations in the sport to employ our award-winning Fraud Detection System and we couldn’t be happier that we will have the opportunity to work with them for a further three years. By developing our work with leading law enforcement agencies and sport rights holders like the RFU, we will continue to ensure that the sports that fans in England and beyond love, remain thrilling and of course honest”.