Monthly Archives: February 2017

NetEnt games live in Mexico with Codere

After a successful integration process, a wide range of NetEnt’s award-winning games are now live and available in Codere’s online casino network in Mexico.

NetEnt recently signed a license agreement with Codere to enter the regulated online casino market in Mexico. Spanish-based gaming operator Codere is an existing customer of NetEnt and has a significant presence on the traditional land-based casino markets in Spain, Italy and Latin America. Codere is one of the largest casino operators in Mexico and has an operator license for both land-based and online casino operations. NetEnt can provide its games to Codere through Codere’s existing operator license.

For more information about the agreement with Codere in Mexico, please see the press release from December 2016: https://www.netent.com/en/netent-enters-mexico-with-codere/

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NetEnt games live in Mexico with Codere

After a successful integration process, a wide range of NetEnt’s award-winning games are now live and available in Codere’s online casino network in Mexico.

NetEnt recently signed a license agreement with Codere to enter the regulated online casino market in Mexico. Spanish-based gaming operator Codere is an existing customer of NetEnt and has a significant presence on the traditional land-based casino markets in Spain, Italy and Latin America. Codere is one of the largest casino operators in Mexico and has an operator license for both land-based and online casino operations. NetEnt can provide its games to Codere through Codere’s existing operator license.

For more information about the agreement with Codere in Mexico, please see the press release from December 2016: https://www.netent.com/en/netent-enters-mexico-with-codere/

 For additional information please contact:

Segev LLP enhances iGaming offering with addition of two U.S. attorneys

February 2017 – Vancouver, Canada: Segev LLP, a North American law firm, today announces the appointment of two new attorneys specialising in the iGaming sector as it enhances its offering to the industry.

Following the arrival of US-qualified attorneys Eric Stein and Mark Balestra, Vancouver-based Segev LLP now employs a five-strong iGaming team with corporate, commercial, IP commercialization, M&A, private equity finance, public markets finance, regulatory and compliance experience.

The addition of two new senior attorneys with a combined total of more than 40 years in the industry bolsters Segev LLP’s reputation as the pre-eminent single access point for North American gambling operators’ legal requirements.

Eric has 25 years’ experience practicing law and was formerly General Counsel for the Ute Mountain Indian Tribe, operators of a Class-3 Casino. Mark has been in the iGaming industry for more than 20 years having been the principal of the BolaVerde Media Group, a leading international iGaming consultancy and events organizer. Mark literally wrote The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Online Gambling in 2000 and has gone on to assist iGaming companies with their legal needs.

Segev LLP enhances iGaming offering with addition of two U.S. attorneys

February 2017 – Vancouver, Canada: Segev LLP, a North American law firm, today announces the appointment of two new attorneys specialising in the iGaming sector as it enhances its offering to the industry.

Following the arrival of US-qualified attorneys Eric Stein and Mark Balestra, Vancouver-based Segev LLP now employs a five-strong iGaming team with corporate, commercial, IP commercialization, M&A, private equity finance, public markets finance, regulatory and compliance experience.

The addition of two new senior attorneys with a combined total of more than 40 years in the industry bolsters Segev LLP’s reputation as the pre-eminent single access point for North American gambling operators’ legal requirements.

Eric has 25 years’ experience practicing law and was formerly General Counsel for the Ute Mountain Indian Tribe, operators of a Class-3 Casino. Mark has been in the iGaming industry for more than 20 years having been the principal of the BolaVerde Media Group, a leading international iGaming consultancy and events organizer. Mark literally wrote The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Online Gambling in 2000 and has gone on to assist iGaming companies with their legal needs.

Segev LLP enhances iGaming offering with addition of two U.S. attorneys

February 2017 – Vancouver, Canada: Segev LLP, a North American law firm, today announces the appointment of two new attorneys specialising in the iGaming sector as it enhances its offering to the industry.

Following the arrival of US-qualified attorneys Eric Stein and Mark Balestra, Vancouver-based Segev LLP now employs a five-strong iGaming team with corporate, commercial, IP commercialization, M&A, private equity finance, public markets finance, regulatory and compliance experience.

The addition of two new senior attorneys with a combined total of more than 40 years in the industry bolsters Segev LLP’s reputation as the pre-eminent single access point for North American gambling operators’ legal requirements.

Eric has 25 years’ experience practicing law and was formerly General Counsel for the Ute Mountain Indian Tribe, operators of a Class-3 Casino. Mark has been in the iGaming industry for more than 20 years having been the principal of the BolaVerde Media Group, a leading international iGaming consultancy and events organizer. Mark literally wrote The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Online Gambling in 2000 and has gone on to assist iGaming companies with their legal needs.

EvenBet Gaming introduces its first software product for the Land-Based gaming at ICE 2017

Online gaming and betting software vendor has recently reinvented its betting solution. Now the customers are able to purchase both online sports betting system and all the necessary software tools for a land based betting service.

The new system allows the betting companies to use all the most popular betting channels in various combinations including classic website-based sports betting, mobile application, betting terminal with the card and video games, automated cash desk for a betting shop, and the management system for all these tools.

Previously, EvenBet Gaming has been focusing exclusively on online betting software development. However, most betting operators today prefer business schemes combining different channels, and the company has decided to follow the market trends. The new software system was developed in partnership with Info Sale LLC – the company with a huge experience in land-based sports betting operations. That has helped to create the solution that addresses the real betting practices and everyday betting shops concerns.

“We appreciate the work and the ultimate experience of Info Sale team. Together we have created a truly multiplatform and valuable product that satisfies all main needs of the modern betting services, from managing the events to eliminating the fraud”, says EvenBet Gaming CEO Dmitry Starostenkov.

EvenBet Gaming introduces its first software product for the Land-Based gaming at ICE 2017

Online gaming and betting software vendor has recently reinvented its betting solution. Now the customers are able to purchase both online sports betting system and all the necessary software tools for a land based betting service.

The new system allows the betting companies to use all the most popular betting channels in various combinations including classic website-based sports betting, mobile application, betting terminal with the card and video games, automated cash desk for a betting shop, and the management system for all these tools.

Previously, EvenBet Gaming has been focusing exclusively on online betting software development. However, most betting operators today prefer business schemes combining different channels, and the company has decided to follow the market trends. The new software system was developed in partnership with Info Sale LLC – the company with a huge experience in land-based sports betting operations. That has helped to create the solution that addresses the real betting practices and everyday betting shops concerns.

“We appreciate the work and the ultimate experience of Info Sale team. Together we have created a truly multiplatform and valuable product that satisfies all main needs of the modern betting services, from managing the events to eliminating the fraud”, says EvenBet Gaming CEO Dmitry Starostenkov.

FSB Tech sign Kenyan operator BetYetu

Gaming provider strengthens collaboration in Africa

January 2017 – London, England / Nairobi, Kenya. FSB Tech (www.fsbtech.com) today announced their second African collaboration with BetYetu owner, Oxygen 8 Gaming as part of the Oxygen8 Group, following the hugely successful launch of Mkekabet in Tanzania in 2016.

BetYetu focuses primarily on football betting but offers facilities for a wide variety of other sports. The multi-channel offering will include a brand new pool betting product as well as SMS text based betting.

As well as building a market-leading platform offering the best operator tools in the industry, FSB provides Oxygen8 with all pre and in-play markets managed by a specialist trading team.

FSB Tech sign Kenyan operator BetYetu

Gaming provider strengthens collaboration in Africa

January 2017 – London, England / Nairobi, Kenya. FSB Tech (www.fsbtech.com) today announced their second African collaboration with BetYetu owner, Oxygen 8 Gaming as part of the Oxygen8 Group, following the hugely successful launch of Mkekabet in Tanzania in 2016.

BetYetu focuses primarily on football betting but offers facilities for a wide variety of other sports. The multi-channel offering will include a brand new pool betting product as well as SMS text based betting.

As well as building a market-leading platform offering the best operator tools in the industry, FSB provides Oxygen8 with all pre and in-play markets managed by a specialist trading team.

FSB Tech sign Kenyan operator BetYetu

Gaming provider strengthens collaboration in Africa

January 2017 – London, England / Nairobi, Kenya. FSB Tech (www.fsbtech.com) today announced their second African collaboration with BetYetu owner, Oxygen 8 Gaming as part of the Oxygen8 Group, following the hugely successful launch of Mkekabet in Tanzania in 2016.

BetYetu focuses primarily on football betting but offers facilities for a wide variety of other sports. The multi-channel offering will include a brand new pool betting product as well as SMS text based betting.

As well as building a market-leading platform offering the best operator tools in the industry, FSB provides Oxygen8 with all pre and in-play markets managed by a specialist trading team.

Federbet will participate in Georgia Gaming Congress

Federbet, the international non-profit federation of the gambling industry professionals has become a demo zone participant of the Congress.

It was established in 2011 in order to protect operators’ and players’ rights, and ensure fair play on the betting and gambling markets. Its principal business office is in Brussels, but the company also has an office in Madrid. Today, the federation is known as a trusted leader in detection and prevention of match-fixing.

Besides, Federbet prevents money laundering and ensures social commitment of the gambling companies in order to secure the minors against gambling.

Learn more about the company and its methods on its stand in the demo zone of Georgia Gaming Congress. Federbet general secretary Francesco Baranca will make a presentation at the conference, which is held within the event.

Federbet will participate in Georgia Gaming Congress

Federbet, the international non-profit federation of the gambling industry professionals has become a demo zone participant of the Congress.

It was established in 2011 in order to protect operators’ and players’ rights, and ensure fair play on the betting and gambling markets. Its principal business office is in Brussels, but the company also has an office in Madrid. Today, the federation is known as a trusted leader in detection and prevention of match-fixing.

Besides, Federbet prevents money laundering and ensures social commitment of the gambling companies in order to secure the minors against gambling.

Learn more about the company and its methods on its stand in the demo zone of Georgia Gaming Congress. Federbet general secretary Francesco Baranca will make a presentation at the conference, which is held within the event.

The war against online fixed matches will be the same as in traditional sports: Francesco Baranca

The war against fixed matches in eSports must be organized based on the same mechanisms as in traditional sports, states the CEO at FederBet and newly appointed chairman of the FFU Committee on Ethics and Fair Play Francesco Baranca.

We held a rapid-fire interview with him shortly before the Georgia Gaming Congress, where the expert will give a speech.

Interviewer: Georgia Gaming Congress (GGC)

Respondent: Francesco Baranca (F.B.)

Ivan Kondilenko: “In five-six years VR casinos will become a widespread phenomenon”

Implementation of VR and AR technologies in gambling will give new exciting experience to gamblers and become a growth driver for leading operators.

Georgia Gaming Congress press service talked with CASEXE CEO Ivan Kondilenko about the innovations changing the gambling industry. His company was the first to start developing VR casino.

The interviewer: Georgia Gaming Congress (GGC)

The expert: CASEXE CEO Ivan Kondilenko (I.K.)

Lessons in Life: Turning Pro

Lee Davy throws out another lesson in life, this week, focusing on Book Two in the Steven Pressfield self-help trilogy: Turning Pro.

Turning Pro is the second of three books that have turned into one of the greatest self-help book trilogies of modern times. We discussed the War of Art and the role of Resistance last week; now it’s time to learn how to beat the damn thing.

It’s time we began Turning Pro.

The author, Steven Pressfield, believes we all remember the day we turn pro.

Lessons in Life: Turning Pro

Lee Davy throws out another lesson in life, this week, focusing on Book Two in the Steven Pressfield self-help trilogy: Turning Pro.

Turning Pro is the second of three books that have turned into one of the greatest self-help book trilogies of modern times. We discussed the War of Art and the role of Resistance last week; now it’s time to learn how to beat the damn thing.

It’s time we began Turning Pro.

The author, Steven Pressfield, believes we all remember the day we turn pro.

32Red in the black after “hugely successful” 2016

UK-listed online gambling operator 32Red enjoyed a record run in 2016 thanks to a key acquisition and its Italy-facing operations moving to profitability.

In a trading update released Wednesday, 32Red reported revenue of £62.3m in 2016, 28% higher than in 2015 and a new company record. Preliminary 2016 figures will be released on March 9, but the company said they expect the numbers to be in line with previous forecasts.

The numbers got a boost from a full year’s contribution from 32Red’s mid-2015 acquisition of the Roxy Palace online casino business, which contributed £10.6m to 2016’s revenue pie. 32Red’s core business enjoyed 19% organic growth, and the overall online casino offering saw revenue rise 26% to £58.5m.

The company’s Italy-licensed site enjoyed “healthy” growth, rising one-third to £2.3m, and was now turning a profit “in line with expectations.” Interestingly, despite the growth of its Italian site, 32Red’s share of revenue derived from regulated and taxed markets dipped three points to 77% in 2016.

32Red in the black after “hugely successful” 2016

UK-listed online gambling operator 32Red enjoyed a record run in 2016 thanks to a key acquisition and its Italy-facing operations moving to profitability.

In a trading update released Wednesday, 32Red reported revenue of £62.3m in 2016, 28% higher than in 2015 and a new company record. Preliminary 2016 figures will be released on March 9, but the company said they expect the numbers to be in line with previous forecasts.

The numbers got a boost from a full year’s contribution from 32Red’s mid-2015 acquisition of the Roxy Palace online casino business, which contributed £10.6m to 2016’s revenue pie. 32Red’s core business enjoyed 19% organic growth, and the overall online casino offering saw revenue rise 26% to £58.5m.

The company’s Italy-licensed site enjoyed “healthy” growth, rising one-third to £2.3m, and was now turning a profit “in line with expectations.” Interestingly, despite the growth of its Italian site, 32Red’s share of revenue derived from regulated and taxed markets dipped three points to 77% in 2016.

Week 24 EPL Analysis: Chelsea looking to end Arsenal’s title ambitions

Lee Davy takes a look at the weekend’s Premier League action involving a title chasing crunch match between Chelsea and Arsenal, and several key games in the fight to avoid relegation.

Here is a preview of the weekend’s fixtures in Week 24 of the English Premier League.

Chelsea v Arsenal

The last time the two London giants faced each other in the Premier League, Arsenal bent them over the knee and spanked them hard. But spankings often provoke a reaction. The 3-0 defeat at Emirates catapulted Chelsea to the top of the Premier League via a record 13 wins on the bounce.

Week 24 EPL Analysis: Chelsea looking to end Arsenal’s title ambitions

Lee Davy takes a look at the weekend’s Premier League action involving a title chasing crunch match between Chelsea and Arsenal, and several key games in the fight to avoid relegation.

Here is a preview of the weekend’s fixtures in Week 24 of the English Premier League.

Chelsea v Arsenal

The last time the two London giants faced each other in the Premier League, Arsenal bent them over the knee and spanked them hard. But spankings often provoke a reaction. The 3-0 defeat at Emirates catapulted Chelsea to the top of the Premier League via a record 13 wins on the bounce.