September 26, 2016 | SBTech, the industry-leading provider of online sports betting solutions, management services and iGaming platforms, has been announced as the software provider for Betser, the new gamified sportsbook from Hero Gaming.

Betser, powered by SBTech’s bespoke technology, includes a new twin-track loyalty scheme devised by the fast-growing Malta-based operator, which is also responsible for the hugely successful Casino Heroes. Inspired by the success of fantasy football, private betting leagues and social betting, Betser has applied the same principles to fixed odds real sports betting, creating unified betting journeys for all players, in which they build on their own accomplishments and compete directly with other bettors.

The system, described as the world’s first sports betting adventure, enables players to earn points from all their sports bets and exchange them for Free Bets in the “locker room”. Known as “Balls and Brains”, the program awards points for both low-risk (brainy) bets and high-risk (ballsy) bets, as an integrated feature shown on the player’s bet slip. In parallel, Betser’s League Points program allows players to compete against each other, earning achievements and moving up through various divisions in a social leaderboard format.

Hero Gaming CEO Magnus Alebo said: “We don´t aim just to please players with good products – our strategy is to WOW! them by pushing the boundaries of the industry. With Casino Heroes we redefined the online casino experience by putting gaming and adventure at the core of the product offering. Betser likewise offers players a much more engaging betting journey by rewarding both their courage and skills, and by allowing them to measure themselves, compete, and interact with other players. SBTech’s knowledge, technical prowess and all-round professionalism made the process of realising our vision fast, smooth and highly enjoyable.”

September 26, 2016 | SBTech, the industry-leading provider of online sports betting solutions, management services and iGaming platforms, has been announced as the software provider for Betser, the new gamified sportsbook from Hero Gaming.

Betser, powered by SBTech’s bespoke technology, includes a new twin-track loyalty scheme devised by the fast-growing Malta-based operator, which is also responsible for the hugely successful Casino Heroes. Inspired by the success of fantasy football, private betting leagues and social betting, Betser has applied the same principles to fixed odds real sports betting, creating unified betting journeys for all players, in which they build on their own accomplishments and compete directly with other bettors.

The system, described as the world’s first sports betting adventure, enables players to earn points from all their sports bets and exchange them for Free Bets in the “locker room”. Known as “Balls and Brains”, the program awards points for both low-risk (brainy) bets and high-risk (ballsy) bets, as an integrated feature shown on the player’s bet slip. In parallel, Betser’s League Points program allows players to compete against each other, earning achievements and moving up through various divisions in a social leaderboard format.

Hero Gaming CEO Magnus Alebo said: “We don´t aim just to please players with good products – our strategy is to WOW! them by pushing the boundaries of the industry. With Casino Heroes we redefined the online casino experience by putting gaming and adventure at the core of the product offering. Betser likewise offers players a much more engaging betting journey by rewarding both their courage and skills, and by allowing them to measure themselves, compete, and interact with other players. SBTech’s knowledge, technical prowess and all-round professionalism made the process of realising our vision fast, smooth and highly enjoyable.”

State-run Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has greenlit the resumption of some of the eBingo parlors of Philippine gaming investor Leisure and Resorts World Corp (LRWC).

LRWC said in a filing before the Philippine Stock Exchange on Monday that AB Leisure Exponent Inc., one of its subsidiaries, was able to secure a permit for some of its electronic bingo parlors to resume operations in the country.

Of the 36 electronic bingo games parlors of AB Leisure, only 20 eBingo sites have been allowed to operate.

“AB Leisure Exponent Inc … on 24 September 2016 received via email, notices from [the] Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) of the approval by Pagcor … to recall the revocation to operate eBingo,” said LRWC in a filing to the Philippine Stock Exchange, referring to a decision by the country’s gaming regulator.

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Cricket’s first ever day / night test match was played between Australia and New Zealand in November 2015 and a quick glance at the scorecard would indicate a mixed beginning for the pink ball.

The game was over inside three days and the match stats tend to confirm a difficult time for the batsmen as the bowlers got the unripe ‘cherry’ to hoop around the Adelaide Oval. 821 runs were scored with the loss of 37 wickets and that’s an average at just over 22 runs per dismissal.

At the same time, individual batting stats were nothing to get excited about. There were just three half centuries in four innings while Peter Nevill’s 66 was the lowest top score ever in an Adelaide test.

NOVOMATIC Americas will use the upcoming G2E in Las Vegas to launch a brand new slot tournament concept that gives players the chance to win huge prizes on national TV.

The US subsidiary of the NOVOMATIC Group partnered with Emmy award-winning game show producer Gary Hunt Productions (GHP), Entropy Entertainment, and media sales company Trifecta Entertainment & Media (Trifecta) to launch – THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SLOTS™ (WCOS).

This industry-first slot competition will be demonstrated on NOVOMATIC Booth #1259 at G2E on Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th – from 10am until 3pm – with the Championship Competition held at 4.00 PST daily. Qualifying tournaments will run hourly, and the top 10 winners will advance to the final playoff in the Championship Finale with a top prize value of $1,000 awarded on Tuesday and Wednesday. All contestants will be awarded from a selection of prizes.

Adding to the entertainment frenzy, the Emmy award-winning producer Gary Hunt, Entropy Entertainment and Trifecta Media will all be on the booth to present the concept and answer questions.

3-Barrels of a Swedish flavour including a contract extension between Svenska Spel and International Game Technology; 888Poker to host the live version of the Swedish Poker Championships; and Unibet delay the launch of Unibet Poker 2.0.

Sweden’s state-owned gambling monopoly, Svenska Spel, has signed a contract extension with the American gaming company International Game Technology (IGT).

The pair has done business together for a decade, and as the weekend broke they agreed to extend that deal for another four years. The agreement will see IGT continue to supply the Swedish outfit with online poker products across the full length and breadth of devices.

Amongst the poker variants heading to the Swedish online market are the U.S patent-pending Poker Challenge tournament format and character based cash games.

September  2016, Budapest – The organizers would like to thank each delegate for honoring us with their presence and we are certain that it is going to be memorable event despite the happenings that enfolded during the day.

The CEEGC2016 Budapest took place on the 20th of September and had a smooth start with rich and vital content discussed by the panelists of the Hot topics of the online gambling market in the Balkans and the Hot topics of the online gambling market in Eastern Europe panels.

Ms. Mirjana Acimovic (President @ the first Serbian representative association of gaming industry JAKTA) gave an informational presentation about the current legislative situation of the Serbian online gaming market where she shared the updates and the outcomes which will be discussed during the 2017 – 2018 season. The Power Point presentation will be available shortly and each delegate will be notified by its upload and availability.

The panel in which Ms. Acimovic gave speech was moderated by Rita Gyaraki (GamblingCompliance) and also included the presentation of STJEPKO ČORDAŠ (CEO @ NSoft), who gave light upon the current status of the online gaming market in Bosnia and Herzegovina.