Monthly Archives: February 2019

Melco adds additional time off as new employee benefit

Just about the only thing more valuable than money is time. Melco is hoping that rings true for its employees, as the Macau casino operator has announced additional rest days for their non-management employees.

The new policy will take effect July 1, 2019. It states that if an employee has a rest day on a statutory holiday, they will gain an additional rest day. They can then have that additional day off within 30 days, before or after, the holiday, whenever the company tells them they can have it.

There are 20 statutory holidays in 2019, so this new policy will add some time off for a good chunk of Melco’s work force.

Melco Resorts Chairman and CEO Lawrence Ho Yau said of the new policy, “In the Chinese New Year, we are pleased to announce the new arrangements on additional rest days for our non-management operational colleagues who are, together with all Melco employees, highly valued and appreciated.”

High 5 Gaming expanding in the online gambling industry with Btobet

• BtoBet announces partnership with US based social casino leader H5G

BtoBet will be further increasing their strong presence in the mature European online casino market after announcing its partnership with US based casino content leader High 5 Games (H5G). Apart from being a renowned global gaming developer for land-based, online and social markets, and with a very strong presence in the social casino space with over 17 million downloads worldwide, High 5 Games will be re-emerging with a larger footprint in the real money online casino arena in 2019.

High 5 Games will be relying on the Neuron Gaming platform’s strong customizability and highly flexible features in order to ensure maximum brand differentiation. The robust and advanced technologies that constitute the core of the platform will enable H5G to present their legion of players with a wide variety of content tailored according to their preferences, based on the evolved segmentation system.

This will place High 5 Games in the ideal position to emulate their social casino success in the European online market and reinforce their reputation as one of the preeminent operators in the casino scene.

Jumio launches first end-to-end Biometric Verification Solution coupling identity proofing with ongoing 3D face authentication

Jumio Authentication enables users to verify themselves during high-risk transactions and unlock everything from online accounts to rental cars, replacing passwords on any device.

London – Feb. 14, 2019 – Jumio, the leading AI-powered trusted identity as a service provider, today announces the launch of Jumio Authentication. This new video-selfie authentication solution is the first in the market to leverage biometrics for initial identity proofing and ongoing user authentication — creating an online experience that is fast, secure, accurate and easy to use.

This secure and rapid authentication method is ideal for account logins and high-risk scenarios (e.g., logging in from a foreign IP address or authorising high-risk transactions such as wire transfers and online purchases). Secure selfie authentication can also be used to unlock doors (rental cars), self check-in (hotels), e-learning (online test taking) and continuous security (e.g., re-verifying the identity of ride-sharing drivers on a frequent basis).

“As more of our important interactions move online, establishing trust digitally has become critical,” said Stephen Stuut, CEO of Jumio. “Jumio is pioneering selfie-based authentication to allow businesses to leverage biometric user data captured during enrolment and re-verify that data in the future. With our new selfie-based authentication, users are not required to repeat the identity proofing process again — they just take a quick selfie — and as the digital chain of trust grows, so does the security level.”

Becky’s Affiliated: How to integrate storytelling & learning in slots games with Ben McDonagh

With ICE London just behind us, its inevitable to have slots and innovation on the mind as both are prevalent throughout the ICE expo floor. At the intersection of iGaming slots games and innovation are Green Jade Games, a Malta-based software development company led by Managing Director Benedict McDonagh.

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Esports Revenue Projected to Rise Above $1B in 2019, But Can Poker Capitalize on Growth?

The esports industry continues to experience rapid growth, with larger audiences tuning in to watch professional video game competitions both on Twitch and at live events. But while the rising […]

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Don’t miss the inaugural Responsibility in Gaming Conference, October 23 – 24, 2019, Brussels

Responsible gaming and gambling done right?

Why attend the RiG Conference?

There are many conferences where scholars and other experts share the latest insights on problem gambling, its prevalence, and the neurological effects seen in the brains of people with a gambling disorder.

But how do we translate these insights into concrete and specific measures for operators to implement in their day-to-day operations? And what should regulators know and do about it?

NagaCorp revenue tops $1.4b in 2018 as Naga2 casino shines

Cambodian casino operator NagaCorp enjoyed record business in 2018 thanks to its expanded Phnom Penh operations and surging VIP gambling turnover.

On Wednesday, NagaCorp released its financial performance for 2018, during which gaming revenue rose 55% to US$1.4b, earnings improved 60% to $511.8m and net profit jumped 53% to $390.6m.

NagaCorp said its 2018 profit would have risen by 100% were it not for a $60m payment it earned in 2017 from the assignment of a licensing right to certain investors to operate electronic gaming machines (EGM). The company said it had opted against renewing this right despite “ready demand.”

VIP gambling turnover was up 69% to $35.7b last year and VIP revenue jumped 71% to $10.7b, thanks in part to the late-2017 opening of the Naga2 addition to the company’s flagship NagaWorld property in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh. NagaCorp said Naga2 has enjoyed strong “customer demand for higher table limits.”

888 appoints new Responsible Gaming Director

888, one of the world’s leading online gaming and entertainment solutions providers, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Anthony as its new Responsible Gaming Director.

Andrew will lead the Company’s highly experienced Responsible Gaming team and have oversight of the continuous improvement of 888’s responsible gaming operations, systems and processes to further enhance customer protection. Andrew will report into Yaniv Schwartz, 888’s Senior Vice President and Head of Customer Risk Management.

On a daily basis, 888’s specialist Responsible Gaming team work with 888’s in-house player behavior monitoring tool, Observer, which sits at the heart of the Group’s responsible gaming strategy. The system flags unusual or concerning activity to the team who decide the most appropriate interaction with the customer that will help them make informed decisions about their gambling and, where appropriate, select the right tools to control, limit or prevent their play.

Collaboration with industry stakeholder groups, including regulators, will also be a fundamental part of Andrew’s day to day work. By working together with other operators 888 is committed to further developing safe gambling initiatives and improving industry standards.

SportPesa announces new title partnership with F1 team racing point

SportPesa, the growing global technology and entertainment company, has today been announced as the new title partner for Racing Point, with the team now known as SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team.

The announcement, alongside a reveal of the team’s new car livery, was made during their pre-season launch event, held during the Canadian International Auto Show; the first ever Formula One team launch in Canada.

Present at the reveal were the two team drivers, Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll, along with the Team Principal, Otmar Szafnauer, and Technical Director, Andrew Green.

The multi-year deal will commence with immediate effect, with the team referred to as SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team for the duration of the partnership. The Racing Point cars retain their pink colour, with BWT continuing as principal sponsor of the team, with the addition of blue SportPesa branding on the front and rear wings, and engine cover.

Esports revenue expected to rise to $1.1 billion in 2019 according to Newzoo

A new report from the gaming data crunchers, Newzoo, shows 2019 Esports revenue on course to make the sport more affluent than several major football leagues around the world.

If you are wondering why so many bookmakers are sitting in front of TV screens with aluminium foil wrapped around their heads, gaming pad in one hand, and a contract worthy pen in the other, then NewZoo is about to give everyone a timely reminder.

The gaming analytics giant has put its insomnia to good use by creating the 2019 Global Esports Market Report. It’s the fifth time such a report has hit the Internet, and none harder than this one.

Global Esports revenue will smash past $1.1 billion by the end of 2019, a 26.7% hike from last year, making it a more prosperous performer than America’s Major Soccer League (MSL), the English Football League (EFL) and Australian Rules Football.

Daytona 500 betting preview: Keselowski leads odds

You have to hand it to the folks at NASCAR as they really know how to kick off their top series, the Monster Energy Cup, with a bang. The Super Bowl of stock car racing is the Daytona 500, also known as “the Great American Race,” and that kicks off the 2019 season from Daytona International Speedway on Sunday.

Odds courtesy of OddsShark.com

The co-favorite is Brad Keselowski at +800 even though he is looking for his first Daytona 500 victory. He did win the non-points Clash at Daytona last year but was then knocked out of the 500 in a multi-car crash. Keselowski completed 102 laps. Keselowski drives Team Penske’s No. 2 Ford. His best Daytona result was third in 2014. Keselowski has had a lot of success at the other restrictor-plate track on the circuit, winning five times at Talladega.

Joey Logano is also +800. He won the 2015 Daytona 500 on a green-white-checkered overtime restart. That restart came after a six-minute red-flag period caused by a Justin Allgaier crash. Logano in 2009 became the youngest-ever race winner in NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series history at age 19.

WPT Women’s Warm Up; Million dollar giveaway; Allied Esports hire KittyPlays

A combination of stories carrying a World Poker Tour and female vibe including a Women’s Warm Up during the LAPC, a million dollar giveaway, and a partnership between Allied Esports and Kristen “KittyPlays” Michaela.

Waiting for a train this morning, as part of a community of commuters chowing down on Peters Pasties, we all watched Prime Minister’s Question Time on a giant TV screen in the waiting room.

A female constituent stood up and complained about the vast difference in remuneration for those that compete in the FA Cup, and those who participate in the female version of the same competition.

The winning men’s team receives £3.6m, and the women’s winners get £25,000.

SuperiorShare launches new in-house affiliate program

February 14, 2019. San Jose, Costa Rica. – Thirteen isn’t always unlucky. It is a very lucky day for the SuperiorShare Group and their affiliates because on February 13, 2019, a new, easy-to-navigate, in-house affiliate platform is launching. The continued business growth and steady operation since 2006 has positioned SuperiorShare among one of the top affiliate programs in the online casino entertainment field. Management is sure the new platform will provide better service and accommodate the business needs of current and future SuperiorShare affiliate partners.

The new Affiliate Program has been built around the concept of simplicity, flexibility and adaptability. They have made it easy for affiliates to get trackers, marketing tools, and reports quickly and effectively. The flexibility of having an in-house affiliate system will allow them to expand beyond current limitations and offer more to their affiliate partners in the future. The SuperiorShare affiliate system will be able to adapt as the industry changes and take advantage of new business opportunities that arise within the e-gaming industry.

Some of the new features that this new system presents are creating tracking links for SMS campaigns, access to marketing kits more easily, awareness of new promotions from the casino brands and more.

“Overall, it is a very user-friendly interface, said Maria Carrera, media contact at SuperiorShare. “It’s our dream come true. The technical and marketing team behind SuperiorShare has really captured our integrity and passion and we are very excited about this new step which has been been evolving over many years.”

Microgaming traverses the fourth dimension with Shogun of Time

ISLE OF MAN – Japan’s feudal past and cyberpunk future collide in Shogun of Time, the latest online slot developed exclusively for Microgaming by Just For The Win.

Propelling players across parallel realms, Shogun of Time is a captivating four-reel, 81 ways online slot featuring wilds, scatters, transformational free spins and the Reel Split Re-spin feature.

Futuristic fortunes abound in the luminous sprawl of Neo Tokyo, where the chrono-hopping quest for epic wins begins. Joining a fearless time-travelling shogun, players will find themselves looking out onto a neon-tinged future Japanese city. The dazzlingly colourful 4×3 reel grid gleams with beautifully rendered symbols depicting cherry blossoms and timeless artefacts, including samurai helmets, armour and antique coins. During the base game, wins are awarded when three matching symbols appear in succession from left to right.

Landing four symbols allows players to dramatically increase their wins with the amazing Reel Split Re-spin feature. Upon successful activation, the cybernetic samurai’s incredible time portal at the base of the grid shudders into life, materialising a brand new fifth reel into the middle of the grid. The new reel offers an additional spin with the other reels locked into place. This eye-popping regeneration allows players to connect some truly rewarding five symbol wins.