Monthly Archives: February 2017

Bitcoin ends sleepy streak as Trump’s action causes uncertainty

The price of popular digital currency bitcoin is up again after the U.S. markets dipped amid President Donald Trump’s recent executive decisions.

Bitcoin started the new year on a rather high note, reaching $1,140.64 in early January—its highest since November 2013. The dramatic rally, however, came to an abrupt end when the digital currency’s price plummeted to $885.41 following reports that the Chinese government is eyeing to introduce cryptocurrency regulations.

A lot of things happened since then: China’s central bank inspected three of the largest bitcoin exchanges in the country—BTC China, OKCoin and Huobi—which led to a discovery of “irregularities” in the operations that the government said caused bitcoin’s recent volatility. This, in turn, prompted the companies to overhaul their practices, which included introducing a 0.2 percent trading fee per transaction to all of their users. Since then, the market has returned to normalcy, and bitcoin’s price slowly recovered.

Now, that recovery appeared to be boosted further by the recent developments in the United States. Last Tuesday, bitcoin’s average price hit a high of $959.37 following news of Trump signing an executive order that bans citizens of seven countries from entering the U.S. over the weekend. Trump is also reportedly considering making changes in the H-1B visa regime, which caused the value of the U.S. dollar to drop.

Bitcoin ends sleepy streak as Trump’s action causes uncertainty

The price of popular digital currency bitcoin is up again after the U.S. markets dipped amid President Donald Trump’s recent executive decisions.

Bitcoin started the new year on a rather high note, reaching $1,140.64 in early January—its highest since November 2013. The dramatic rally, however, came to an abrupt end when the digital currency’s price plummeted to $885.41 following reports that the Chinese government is eyeing to introduce cryptocurrency regulations.

A lot of things happened since then: China’s central bank inspected three of the largest bitcoin exchanges in the country—BTC China, OKCoin and Huobi—which led to a discovery of “irregularities” in the operations that the government said caused bitcoin’s recent volatility. This, in turn, prompted the companies to overhaul their practices, which included introducing a 0.2 percent trading fee per transaction to all of their users. Since then, the market has returned to normalcy, and bitcoin’s price slowly recovered.

Now, that recovery appeared to be boosted further by the recent developments in the United States. Last Tuesday, bitcoin’s average price hit a high of $959.37 following news of Trump signing an executive order that bans citizens of seven countries from entering the U.S. over the weekend. Trump is also reportedly considering making changes in the H-1B visa regime, which caused the value of the U.S. dollar to drop.

Macau casino’s January GGR misses analysts’ expectation

Macau casinos started the month of January on a solid footing but it eventually fumbled along the way.

On paper, Macau casinos seem to be performing well given that the January gross gaming revenue has risen by as much as 3.1 percent to MOP 19.3 billion (US$2.4 billion). The latest GGR figure is a reversal of Macau casinos’ January 2016 record, which tumbled by 21.4 percent.

Analysts, however, frowned at the newest data provided by Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau – which included four days of Chinese New Year festivities beginning January 28 –since it fell short of their expectations.

Macau casino stocks were in the red following the announcement, with Wynn Macau slumping as much as 4.5 percent and Sands China losing as much as 2.8 percent in Hong Kong trading. SJM Holdings Ltd stocks slide 2.6 percent and MGM China Holdings Ltd. slipped 2.4 percent.

Digital Sports Tech strikes Bitcoin sportsbook deal

Wednesday 1st February, 2017 – Digital Sports Tech, a B2B provider of next generation sports betting solutions, has struck a deal with Sportsbet.io to provide the innovative Bitcoin sportsbook operator with its unique player proposition betting product.

Sportsbet.io will shortly be launching Digital Sport Tech’s Player Props product which allows customers to create and customise their own bets on player performance across a range of statistics and sports, all in real time.

The deal will see Player Props being offered in new markets all over the world, including a number of key Asian jurisdictions, where Bitcoin is fast becoming the preferred gaming currency. The product, which recently launched new browse bet functionality, is already live with tier one operators in Australia, Europe and Latin America.

Ari Lewski, executive director of Digital Sports Ltd, said: “This deal is the first we have signed with a Bitcoin operator, and will help us significantly expand our geographical footprint in additional markets and put our product in front of new players.

Digital Sports Tech strikes Bitcoin sportsbook deal

Wednesday 1st February, 2017 – Digital Sports Tech, a B2B provider of next generation sports betting solutions, has struck a deal with Sportsbet.io to provide the innovative Bitcoin sportsbook operator with its unique player proposition betting product.

Sportsbet.io will shortly be launching Digital Sport Tech’s Player Props product which allows customers to create and customise their own bets on player performance across a range of statistics and sports, all in real time.

The deal will see Player Props being offered in new markets all over the world, including a number of key Asian jurisdictions, where Bitcoin is fast becoming the preferred gaming currency. The product, which recently launched new browse bet functionality, is already live with tier one operators in Australia, Europe and Latin America.

Ari Lewski, executive director of Digital Sports Ltd, said: “This deal is the first we have signed with a Bitcoin operator, and will help us significantly expand our geographical footprint in additional markets and put our product in front of new players.

Perform to launch the betting industry’s first Client Added Commentary product

Perform Group, a world-leading digital sports content and media group, today announces the launch of its latest innovative Betting Solutions product at this year’s ICE.

Perform’s newest product (following the announcement of Opta-powered Football Visualisation)   will allow clients to add their own commentary (in any language) over the top of any selected live stream, and deliver personalised messages to their customers in real-time. The commentaries can be added from anywhere in the world, as the service requires only an internet connection.

The product builds on Perform’s industry-leading Live Streaming rights portfolio (which includes La Liga, Ligue 1, full coverage of the WTA Tour, Wimbledon and FIBA), providing more than 18,500 plus events per year, across 16 sports.

Clients will be able to build their brand, drive interest in their betting markets and promote upcoming events via their service.

Perform to launch the betting industry’s first Client Added Commentary product

Perform Group, a world-leading digital sports content and media group, today announces the launch of its latest innovative Betting Solutions product at this year’s ICE.

Perform’s newest product (following the announcement of Opta-powered Football Visualisation)   will allow clients to add their own commentary (in any language) over the top of any selected live stream, and deliver personalised messages to their customers in real-time. The commentaries can be added from anywhere in the world, as the service requires only an internet connection.

The product builds on Perform’s industry-leading Live Streaming rights portfolio (which includes La Liga, Ligue 1, full coverage of the WTA Tour, Wimbledon and FIBA), providing more than 18,500 plus events per year, across 16 sports.

Clients will be able to build their brand, drive interest in their betting markets and promote upcoming events via their service.

Perform to launch the betting industry’s first Client Added Commentary product

Perform Group, a world-leading digital sports content and media group, today announces the launch of its latest innovative Betting Solutions product at this year’s ICE.

Perform’s newest product (following the announcement of Opta-powered Football Visualisation)   will allow clients to add their own commentary (in any language) over the top of any selected live stream, and deliver personalised messages to their customers in real-time. The commentaries can be added from anywhere in the world, as the service requires only an internet connection.

The product builds on Perform’s industry-leading Live Streaming rights portfolio (which includes La Liga, Ligue 1, full coverage of the WTA Tour, Wimbledon and FIBA), providing more than 18,500 plus events per year, across 16 sports.

Clients will be able to build their brand, drive interest in their betting markets and promote upcoming events via their service.

Perform to launch the betting industry’s first Client Added Commentary product

Perform Group, a world-leading digital sports content and media group, today announces the launch of its latest innovative Betting Solutions product at this year’s ICE.

Perform’s newest product (following the announcement of Opta-powered Football Visualisation)   will allow clients to add their own commentary (in any language) over the top of any selected live stream, and deliver personalised messages to their customers in real-time. The commentaries can be added from anywhere in the world, as the service requires only an internet connection.

The product builds on Perform’s industry-leading Live Streaming rights portfolio (which includes La Liga, Ligue 1, full coverage of the WTA Tour, Wimbledon and FIBA), providing more than 18,500 plus events per year, across 16 sports.

Clients will be able to build their brand, drive interest in their betting markets and promote upcoming events via their service.

Affiliate Grand Slam

The organisers behind SiGMA are packing up and heading to charming Tallinn, in the Baltics, for two nights of quality entertainment and networking restricted to 200 quality affiliates and five operators.

Five operators will host Affiliate Grand Slam on 28th April in Tallinn together with five other sponsors that are not operators. We want operators to be swimming in a sea of affiliates, not affiliate managers! We also chose operators who have something innovative to offer, who are launching a new product with an edge, whom affiliates would be interested to meet.

Why AGS? Why Tallinn?

COSTS: Why go on a budget in an expensive city when we can splurge in Tallinn? We’re picking the best hotel, the best restaurants and entertainment money can buy.

Affiliate Grand Slam

The organisers behind SiGMA are packing up and heading to charming Tallinn, in the Baltics, for two nights of quality entertainment and networking restricted to 200 quality affiliates and five operators.

Five operators will host Affiliate Grand Slam on 28th April in Tallinn together with five other sponsors that are not operators. We want operators to be swimming in a sea of affiliates, not affiliate managers! We also chose operators who have something innovative to offer, who are launching a new product with an edge, whom affiliates would be interested to meet.

Why AGS? Why Tallinn?

COSTS: Why go on a budget in an expensive city when we can splurge in Tallinn? We’re picking the best hotel, the best restaurants and entertainment money can buy.

Affiliates Revved Up for Fred Done at ActiveWins LAC Exhibition

Betfred founder, Fred Done, will be making an exclusive appearance at the ActiveWins stand during the 2017 London Affiliate Conference, to speak with affiliate guests. A special Q&A session at the Betfred Executive Lounge is scheduled to begin at 11:30am on the 10th of February, where top webmasters will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the self-made billionaire.

ActiveWin Managing Director Warren Jacobs said “Fred Done is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the UK today. It’s remarkable to see how far Betfred has come from a single shop in Salford fifty years ago. The ActiveWins team will be working closer with Betfred Digital in 2017 to continue our mutually successful partnership. Taking the time to visit LAC is a clear indication of Fred’s commitment to affiliates and to ActiveWins. We’re very fortunate to have such a close relationship with him.”

The announcement of Mr. Done’s participation at LAC is one of several special events lined up at the ActiveWins stands (L4 and L8) at ExCel London. The show runs from February 9th to February 12th, and is one of the largest affiliate marketing events of the year in the UK.

Another brand from the ActiveWins program is observing a milestone in 2017. As one of the first online casinos launched in the UK, slot specialist Kerching is celebrating its tenth year. To acknowledge this achievement, a newly designed site and branding will be showcased at LAC.

Okada Manila gearing to ‘formally open’ in February: report

After co-hosting the recently held Miss Universe beauty pageant, gaming tycoon Kazuo Okada is reportedly getting ready for another major event—the formal launch of his $2.4-billion Okada Manila resort.

Andrea Domingo, head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), told the Philippine Daily Inquirer that the sprawling integrated resort “is slated to have its full opening on Feb. 17.”

Okada Manila, developed by Philippines-based Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc., opened its doors to the public last December 21—an event referred to by the venue’s promoter as a “preview period.” The resort launched its casino operations on December 30, after it secured the approval from the state gambling regulator.

At the time, Tiger Resorts said the official opening for the resort will take place at the end of February 2017.

Okada Manila gearing to ‘formally open’ in February: report

After co-hosting the recently held Miss Universe beauty pageant, gaming tycoon Kazuo Okada is reportedly getting ready for another major event—the formal launch of his $2.4-billion Okada Manila resort.

Andrea Domingo, head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), told the Philippine Daily Inquirer that the sprawling integrated resort “is slated to have its full opening on Feb. 17.”

Okada Manila, developed by Philippines-based Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc., opened its doors to the public last December 21—an event referred to by the venue’s promoter as a “preview period.” The resort launched its casino operations on December 30, after it secured the approval from the state gambling regulator.

At the time, Tiger Resorts said the official opening for the resort will take place at the end of February 2017.

Okada Manila gearing to ‘formally open’ in February: report

After co-hosting the recently held Miss Universe beauty pageant, gaming tycoon Kazuo Okada is reportedly getting ready for another major event—the formal launch of his $2.4-billion Okada Manila resort.

Andrea Domingo, head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), told the Philippine Daily Inquirer that the sprawling integrated resort “is slated to have its full opening on Feb. 17.”

Okada Manila, developed by Philippines-based Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc., opened its doors to the public last December 21—an event referred to by the venue’s promoter as a “preview period.” The resort launched its casino operations on December 30, after it secured the approval from the state gambling regulator.

At the time, Tiger Resorts said the official opening for the resort will take place at the end of February 2017.

Okada Manila gearing to ‘formally open’ in February: report

After co-hosting the recently held Miss Universe beauty pageant, gaming tycoon Kazuo Okada is reportedly getting ready for another major event—the formal launch of his $2.4-billion Okada Manila resort.

Andrea Domingo, head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), told the Philippine Daily Inquirer that the sprawling integrated resort “is slated to have its full opening on Feb. 17.”

Okada Manila, developed by Philippines-based Tiger Resort, Leisure and Entertainment Inc., opened its doors to the public last December 21—an event referred to by the venue’s promoter as a “preview period.” The resort launched its casino operations on December 30, after it secured the approval from the state gambling regulator.

At the time, Tiger Resorts said the official opening for the resort will take place at the end of February 2017.