Thursday, September 8th  2016, Budapest – The organizers are proud to announce that the CEEGAwards(Central and Eastern European Gaming Awards) 2016 have reached their 3rd stage, the shortlists.

With a total of 2707 casted votes during 16 August and the 5th of September 2016, we have created the shortlists for each individual category and we can say that we are amazed by the interest that has been shown by the voters.

The CEEGAwards 2016 – Central and Eastern European Gaming Awards 2016 aims to create an independent, fair and representative awards event that recognizes significant achievements within the Central and Eastern European gaming industry.

Below you can find the shortlists:

Energetic, engaging presenter “Renny G.” brands Canada’s largest casino internet portal with an amusing, informative new video series for players.

Ontario, Canada: Leading internet casino portal Online Casinos Canada (OCC) has just released a series of 16 video tutorials explaining the ins and outs of online casinos. The videos fill a gap in the market for informative, entertaining content for players.

OCC’s Chief Editor Joel Galin explains: “We wondered why online casino video hosts never really appealed to a large audience. Then, it hit us like a bolt of lightning. We realized that the average casino player is young, active and on-the-go. Therefore, we saw a clear need for entertaining and informative tutorials…and we filled it.”

The solution came in the form of the energetic Renny Grinshpan, a Canadian host to whom players can actually relate!

The Betting on Sports conference has attracted sportsbook operators from the UK, Central and Eastern Europe, US, Canada, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

London, September 6th, 2016: London will be subjected to a sports betting industry invasion on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th September, as sports betting operators from around the globe arrive to network and discuss the latest trends and developments. The Betting on Sports conference has attracted sportsbook operators from the UK, Central and Eastern Europe, US, Canada, Africa, Asia, and even Australia.

Betting on Sports 2016, organised by SBC Events, is the largest sports betting industry conference, with a 70-strong list of speakers, including a golden fantasy sports trio of Valery Bollier (Oulala Co-Founder & CEO), Shergul Arshad (Mondogoal Founder & CEO) and Ubaldo Baldi (Skill Games & DFS manager at Lottomatica). They will be trading ideas about how the bookmakers can work with DFS operators, and make use of their products in an increasingly regulated gambling environment.

Mondogoal’s Shergul Arshad shared his thoughts about the upcoming event: “I’m very excited for Betting on Sports. Everything has its timing as far as industry cycles go, and the next six months will be the time for daily fantasy sports and sports betting sites teaming up. We’re leading the way with the deals with SISAL and Lottomatica in Italy, and both of these have seen good responses to their initial competitions based on Euro 2016.”

ThePOGG.com has just released a report that BetDNA sportsbook has been caught changing their lines after a player has made a series of wagers. In particular the handicapped betting lines changed from a positive value to a negative which significantly decreases the player’s chances of winning the bet. BetDNA are synonymous with rogue behaviour as there are numerous websites that have documented BetDNA’s history over the years.

The report can be found here.

BetDNA is part of the casinoaffiliatenow.com affiliate program with their group of casinos initially running on Amigotechs casino software, which has been caught running non-random games on multiple occassions. Later on their Pamper Casino was caught using Microgaming games without permission and using counterfeit casino games from Playtech software. This has lead to many casino affiliates blacklisting the group of casinos. After this incident Pamper casino were again caught using counterfeit games, this time the fake games were from Net Entertainment’s catalogue. Sportsbetting affiliates are also keen to point out a growing list of complaints against the BetDNA sportsbook for slow paying players on small wins.

“A player approached us with credible evidence that, among other issues, the lines of the bets they had placed were altered after they placed their bet at BetDNA. The player could document multiple occasions where this had happened and the operator have offered no response. Given this group with highly suspect software and counterfeit games we view this issue as a serious threat to players.” Duncan Garvie – Manager for ThePOGG.com

The second edition of Juegos Miami will be held across 31 May to 2 June at the popular Miami Biltmore Hotel. Joint organisers, Clarion Events and Urban Expositions confirmed details of the 2017 edition following what they described as the ‘overwhelming support’ of stakeholders throughout the region.

Kate Chambers, Managing Director of Clarion’s gaming division and one of the architects of the event which was created to meet the specific needs of the Pan Latin American and Caribbean industry, stated: “We have been engaging with our customers and stakeholders from the very start of the Juegos Miami journey and I am delighted at the volume of positivity from those who attended the inaugural edition and a desire to participate from organisations and individuals who weren’t part of the Miami experience first time around.

“Launches are the hardest things to execute in the events business and certainly the first edition of Juegos Miami was extremely well received by our supporting companies, by the conference speakers, by attendees as well as by the community of international gaming media.

“We have learned a lot about the specific needs of the market and whilst the foundations of the Juegos Miami proposition will remain true to the vision, we will be working to implement the changes the market

September 5th, 2016 | SBTech, the leading global provider of online Sports Betting solutions, management services and iGaming platforms, has successfully completed the compliance process to provide its best-in-class Sportsbook in the Italian regulated market, cementing the group’s strategy of being a key supplier in regulated markets.

The company’s Sportsbook has just launched with its first Italian operator, NetBet.it. SBTech already provides NetBet with software solutions in numerous markets, including the UK, Romania, Malta and Greece, and clearing this hurdle will now enable NetBet to establish itself even more firmly as a major player in the Italian online gaming market. This latest success represents a significant milestone for SBTech, as the company continues to extend its global reach.

Alain Boccara, CEO NetBet Italy comments: “This achievement opens up a new chapter in our ongoing relationship with SBTech. The company’s skill and professionalism in meeting literally any challenge is the reason we are proud to be powered by their platform.”

The compliance was certified by the Agency for Customs and Monopolies (ADM), formerly known as the Autonomous Administration of State Monopolies (AAMS). It assessed SBTech’s proficiency with Communication Protocol 3.3, controlled by the General Society for Information Technology (SOGEI), the state-owned organisation which administers online financial services. This protocol enables full ownership of a Sportsbook offering by the operator, as well as a host of advanced technical features.

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September 2016 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), electrified the Stadium Negara once more with another spectacular showcase of world-class mixed martial arts action. ONE: UNBREAKABLE WARRIORS featured eight Malaysian MMA superstars defending their home turf in front of a packed crowd cheering them on. In the main event, Malaysian-Kiwi sensation Ev “E.T.” Ting emerged victorious over Australian stalwart “Ruthless” Rob Lisita to win by unanimous decision in an exhausting lightweight contest.

Visit the official ONE: UNBREAKABLE WARRIORS photo gallery by clicking: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/h8ehqrhlhdad0aq/AADe8r0Ua-dWv4FmAHM8mAo4a?dl=0

As NOVOMATIC continues to gain traction in North America, the company retakes it multi-level booth at G2E 2016 with a host of new cabinets and game mixes ready to excite local players. The full V.I.P. suite will be previewed in the US for the first time, with a showcase that includes the NOVOSTAR® V.I.P. II and V.I.P. III, the NOVOSTAR® V.I.P. Royal and V.I.P. Lounge™. In addition, the EXECUTIVE SL™ will be returning to the show and the brand new GAMINATOR® Scorpion will make its US debut.

Following last year’s introduction of the NOVOSTAR® V.I.P. II in the US, the new range of V.I.P. machines delivers multiple options to create unparalleled Very Important Player experiences on the casino floor. At G2E, NOVOMATIC Americas will shine a spotlight on the ‘V.I.P. Lounge’ immersive entertainment experience. The NOVOSTAR® V.I.P. III, which boasts two giant 50” screens, and the NOVOSTAR® V.I.P. Royal, with a giant curved 65” screen, will be rolled out to selected US jurisdictions soon after G2E.

The EXECUTIVE SL™ multiplayer terminal is built on the huge success of the NOVOSTAR® SL1 and heightens the electronic table gaming experience. This leading cabinet will be displayed with virtual ‘Flying’ versions of Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Sic Bo and Poker 3. The dealer-operated Novo TouchBet® Live-Roulette, together with automated Novo Multi-Roulette™ and Novo Flying Roulette™, as well as Baccarat and Blackjack games, will be connected on the terminals to demonstrate Simultaneous Betting™ functionality live at the show.

Highlighting the NOVOMATIC Americas G2E experience are cutting-edge games, developed specifically for the North American market which include the premiering Tales of Darkness™ series with four hypnotic themes – Full Moon™, Luna Eclipse™, Break of Dawn™ and Midnight Heat™. An expansive selection of new titles being released for the US will also feature at G2E and include Black Jaguar™, Dancing Dragon™, Orca™, Asian Fortunes™, Pure Jewels Extreme™ and JackPOP!

It has not been so long since we heard about the wonderful 25 BTC big win in Endorphina´s 4 Of a King slot at mBit Casino. Now it is time to celebrate again! Fortune stays strong with Endorphina games and it was Geisha slot that brought a dreamy win to a lucky player this time.

Geisha is a 5-reel, 25-line online video slot inspired by the famous Japanese artists. The game is obviously set in traditional Japan and you can expect blooming cherry trees, three beautiful geishas and their accessories spinning on the reels. This slot game is all about beauty, refinement and tranquility and it is no surprise that it´s very popular especially among women.

The big win happened during a Free games feature, Geisha slot offers this feature when 3 or more Scatters appear on the reels. This combination appeared in 116th spin and led to the wonderful 40,3 BTC win during 10 free spins.

The lucky player managed to score additional 9.15 BTC, 10.25 BTC and 15.95 BTC the very same day in Geisha slot, making it a 75.65 BTC in total winning.

London, September: It was announced today that Slingo.com, the mobile gaming operator, has joined forces with E! Entertainment Television, NBCUniversal International Networks’ pop culture channel, to launch its first ever television sponsorship deal.

The campaign will run from September 2016 for twelve months on selected reality programming, including: Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Total Divas and Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry, broadcast after 9pm. In addition to broadcast, there will also be digital presence.

The rebranded Slingo idents were created by Sassy Films and feature a fictitious reality show couple, Pommagne and Delorean, along with their long suffering PA L’Avigne and Snarl Lagerfeld the Chihuahua, who is the real star of the show.

To launch the sponsorship, Slingo is offering players a chance to attend a red carpet movie premiere in London.  During the course of the sponsorship, Slingo players will be have the opportunity to win more E!-inspired prizes including an all-expenses-paid trip to Hollywood to attend an A-list awards show in 2017.

Online Casino Reports is a leading news and reviews portal for the global online gambling industries, with specialised sites available for players living all over the world. And the latest to launch is Online Casino Reports Romania, with national residents able to access the new site from September 2016 onwards.

Balanced News and Reviews

Online Casino Reports is excited to be entering the Romanian iGaming market and carving out a place as the leading news portal and review site for players living in the country. Online Casino Reports has already convinced Romania’s Oficiul National pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) of its commitment to delivering honest casino reviews and fair offers alongside detailed and balanced industry reports.

To adhere to national standards, Online Casino Reports Romania will only report on operators that have been approved by and are currently regulated by ONJN. This is to ensure Online Casino Reports’ Romanian readers are only made aware of online gambling sites that have been proven as safe, reliable, compliant, and legal.

SpinGenie.com is pleased to announce a fabulous rebrand in which ‘Spin the dog’ will be replaced by none other than Louie Spence as the all-new Spin Genie himself. Yes – high-kicking and pirouetting his way to the brand, Louie Spence will bring all the fun and sass of showbiz, with a playful, tongue-in-cheek tone and plenty of attitude that will make the Spin Genie experience even more entertaining and memorable for players.

The arrival of Louie Spence to SpinGenie.com is bound to grab the attention of players all over the UK, as he promises to make the mundane magical! Expect saucy innuendos, cheeky banter and lots of laughs.

Patrick Southon, CEO of Gaming Realms, Spin Genie’s holding company said, ‘We are delighted to have Louie Spence on board. Spin Genie hosts games that are fast and fun, and Louie exudes these qualities perfectly. We are confident that Louie will add lots of entertainment and pizazz to the brand, and we hope that our players will enjoy the transformation.’

Louie Spence said, ‘I’m delighted to be the new Spin Genie – any excuse to dress up in flamboyant costumes and strut my stuffin front of the camera! The games are energetic and fabulous (just like me) so I couldn’t think of a better person to fill Spin Genie’s shoes – could you?!’

Income Access’ technology platform and 25,000+ affiliate network further enhance Paysafe’s product capabilities

Paysafe (LSE: PAYS.L, “Paysafe” or the “Group”), a leading global provider of payment solutions, announces today that it is expanding its product capabilities by acquiring Income Access Group (“Income Access”), a pioneering affiliate technology business for a cash consideration of CAD$40m (approximately US$30m1).

Income Access is a market-leading brand providing innovative affiliate technology for businesses to manage their performance marketing programmes. In addition, more than 25,000 affiliates use the company’s multi-channel software for their marketing campaigns.

Income Access was founded in 2002 and is based in Montreal with employees in Vancouver, London and Brisbane.

Income Access’ technology platform and 25,000+ affiliate network further enhance Paysafe’s product capabilities

Paysafe (LSE: PAYS.L, “Paysafe” or the “Group”), a leading global provider of payment solutions, announces today that it is expanding its product capabilities by acquiring Income Access Group (“Income Access”), a pioneering affiliate technology business for a cash consideration of CAD$40m (approximately US$30m1).

Income Access is a market-leading brand providing innovative affiliate technology for businesses to manage their performance marketing programmes. In addition, more than 25,000 affiliates use the company’s multi-channel software for their marketing campaigns.

Income Access was founded in 2002 and is based in Montreal with employees in Vancouver, London and Brisbane.

Thursday, September 1st 2016, Budapest – The organizers are proud to announce the newest confirmed speaker, Paul Reilly, who will be among the keynote speakers of the “Hot topics of the online gambling markets in Europe” panel at the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference(CEEGC 2016) which will take place in Budapest at the Hilton City Budapest on the 20th of September 2016.

The presentation is a must attend for operators, software developers and all online gambling(igaming) oriented companies. Google Search have been training machine learning algorithms since as early as November 2012.  Deep neural networks, modeled loosely on the human brain, represent the new challenge for SEOs. Just how can modern SEOs compete with machine intelligence? Paul Reilly founder and CEO, Media Skunk Works provides a gentle introduction to machine learning before covering actual, “in-production” specifics on how machine learning and natural language processing is being used by today’s SEO pioneers to compete with machine intelligence.

Highlights:

• Two A.I. optimisations to safely increase scalability in link building.

YakoCasino has launched its innovative casino in Germany at https://yakocasino.com/de/ with the help of language service provider All In Translations. This revolutionary online casino enables it to track and analyse the customer’s activity whilst playing and provide players with recommended games.

The customers casino lobby is fully personalized and YakoCasino have some fantastic promotions on offer in September, including 10% cashback every Monday, reload bonuses, free spin hunts, YakoChallenges and personalised bonuses for its loyal players.

This innovative casino has been designed mobile-first and has been developed in an adaptive-responsive way so it adapts to any screen size, from mobile to tablet up to large screens.

New German players can take advantage of 10 free spins when registering with YakoCasino and a welcome bonus of 100% up to €222 + 222 free spins on Starburst.

YakoCasino has launched its innovative casino in Germany at https://yakocasino.com/de/ with the help of language service provider All In Translations. This revolutionary online casino enables it to track and analyse the customer’s activity whilst playing and provide players with recommended games.

The customers casino lobby is fully personalized and YakoCasino have some fantastic promotions on offer in September, including 10% cashback every Monday, reload bonuses, free spin hunts, YakoChallenges and personalised bonuses for its loyal players.

This innovative casino has been designed mobile-first and has been developed in an adaptive-responsive way so it adapts to any screen size, from mobile to tablet up to large screens.

New German players can take advantage of 10 free spins when registering with YakoCasino and a welcome bonus of 100% up to €222 + 222 free spins on Starburst.

Summer is emblematic of power and strength. All creatures on earth feel energized like never before and the two fiercest beasts in Chinese tradition, Dragon and Tiger, are no exceptions. They are enemies by nature and their combat is ongoing in a slot game recently launched by SAGaming, Dragon & Tiger.

In this hot new 5-reel slot, players will be able to play up to 30 lines while experiencing the growing tension between the dragon and the tiger. Players blessed by the winning side will be rewarded with free games and unlimited spins to maximise their gains.

Summer is also synonymous with love and passion. SAGaming recalls players’ school time memories with another release of 243-ways slot game, Innocent Classmates.

The game features Multi-option Free Games and Full Reel Wild to deepen players’ nostalgia for their bittersweet young love.

BetOnFinance.com is launching internationally, having successfully launched in Denmark as a “proof of conceptmarket” earlier in the year. Allowing users to bet on financial markets, BetOnFinance will fill a unique spot within international betting.

Anyone can bet on stocks and profits are tax free! Why isn’t it possible to bet on stocks and at the same time improve your investment skills without having big savings at hand? This is the question that BetOnFinance aims to address, with its team of expertise comprising more than 30 years of experience within financial markets and the gaming industry. We provide betting on individual stocks in a way that makes the stock market accessible to anyone.

”We have seen stock markets continuously moving higher since the financial crisis reached its peak creating significant interest for investing in the stock market. This combined with the volatile stock markets witnessed over the past year, m akes the timing ideal,” says founder Jeff Saul.

Players can make profits on the market whether stocks go up or down. Also they will never lose any more than their initial stake, which can be as low as 1 Euro, as opposed to leveraged products such as spread betting.

Nichols, N.Y. – August, 2016 – After months of anticipation, it’s finally official — The New York State Gaming Commission granted Tioga Downs a Class III commercial gaming license today.

The license will allow Tioga Downs to complete its transformation into a full-scale casino, replacing the current Video Lottery Terminals with slot machines and allowing the facility to add Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, a Poker Room and other casino card games that would be permitted by the gaming commission.

Currently, a multi-million dollar expansion underway at the racino will make way for the next generation of gaming.

The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board recommended Tioga Downs receive the state’s final license last October, and today, the full commission endorsed the decision.