Today, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) has extended its existing three year integrity partnership with Sportradar, ensuring that the two parties will work together until 2019.

The RFU employed Sportradar in 2013 and since then, the leader in match fixing monitoring, prevention and intelligence has overseen activities and odds patterns across over 550 betting operators worldwide for a range of rugby union competitions and fixtures. For the next three years, Sportradar will monitor all matches of the Aviva Premiership, the Greene King IPA Championship, the Anglo Welsh Cup, the British & Irish Cup, as well as the Old Mutual Wealth series. Altogether, this coverage will total over 420 matches per year.

RFU Chief Executive Officer Ian Ritchie said: “Although rugby union is not necessarily viewed as a high risk sport when it comes to match fixing, we remain determined to be proactive in working to protect the game. We are delighted that with Sportradar by our side, we will continue to offer a credible, respected and effective defence”.

Andreas Krannich, Sportradar’s Managing Director for Integrity Services also praised the deal: “We are proud of the reputation we have built up in the rugby union ecosystem. The RFU were one of the first federations in the sport to employ our award-winning Fraud Detection System and we couldn’t be happier that we will have the opportunity to work with them for a further three years. By developing our work with leading law enforcement agencies and sport rights holders like the RFU, we will continue to ensure that the sports that fans in England and beyond love, remain thrilling and of course honest”.

Wednesday, 17 August 2016, Budapest – The organizers are proud to announce the newest confirmed speaker, Odeta Nestor(NGO Romania – ONJN.GOV.RO), who will be among the keynote speakers of the “Hot Topics on the online gambling industry in Eastern Europe” panel at the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference(CEEGC 2016) which will take place in Budapest on the 20th of September 2016.

With an experience of over 17 years, Odeta Nestor is a good professional in the finance and economic field. She graduated The Bucharest University of Economic Studies – The Department of Finance and Banking, the 1999 class. She is a member of an European professional body, accredited in the economic/financial field since she graduated a Master in Accounting – Body of Expert and Licensed Accountants of Romania (CECAR).

In 2009, she graduated the Master in Communication and Public Relations at The National School of Political Science and Public Administration, followed by a Master in Fraud Investigation at Police Academy “Al. I. Cuza” in 2012 and a Master at National College of Internal Affairs, also in 2012.

She had a leadership/management position within the Romanian National Lottery (Chief Financial Officer) and for 9 years she occupied leadership positions as a Finance Director within companies such as C&D Partner, Olympic Casino Bucharest, Regent World and Monte Calm.

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Tuesday, 16 August 2016, Budapest – The organizers are proud to announce that the nomination stage of the CEEGAwards 2016 has come to an end they have now progressed to the next stage, the online voting stage. You can cast your votes for the following categories and nominees:

The nominees for the Best Sports Betting Software Provider are:

BetConstruct

Betgenius

Nichols, N.Y. – August  2016 – Visitors to Tioga Downs this week will have a chance to experience the first finished section of the major renovation underway at the entertainment complex. Part of the new gaming area is now complete. More than 250 video lottery terminals have been set up in the area so guests can begin to enjoy the expanded casino.

“Rather than wait to reveal the expanded area all at once, we decided our guests should have a chance to enjoy the finished section right away,” said owner Jeff Gural. “We are extremely excited about Tioga Downs’ future and we thought that we would share a little taste of it right now.  Virgil’s Real BBQ is off to a great start and this new area will provide easier, indoor access for our guests as well.”

The new gaming area connects the casino with the new Virgil’s Real BBQ, providing easier access to the restaurant which opened earlier this month. The multi-million dollar project to expand the Tioga Downs gaming area has been underway since October 2015. Last fall, New York’s Gaming Location Board recommended that Tioga Downs receive the state’s final full gaming license. Final approval of the license is anticipated this summer.

Major renovations to expand the Tioga Downs casino will make way for table games that a Class III license would allow the facility to offer. In order to prepare for this next phase of gaming at the casino, Tioga Downs has also been offering a dealer training school to qualified individuals who want to learn additional skills.

After a successful debut match of Swansea City AFC, the Sponsor BetEast has announced that it is launching another site aiming at the European market with the collaboration of UltraPlay and its Playfinity platform.

This collaboration was only possible after a new influx of capital from the Chinese investment consortium, the Galaxy Group. BetEast has launched its UK site in July but this new site is aimed directly at the pan-European market.

Licensed with Curacao Gaming Authority, BetEast.eu will accept major payment methods including Bitcoin. eSports trading is done by the market leader UltraPlay, ensuring the best coverage and widest variety of markets. “This collaboration ensures that BetEast provides the most exciting eSports betting opportunities” said Mario Ovcharov, Chief Marketing Officer.

Another new product in the mix is UltraPlay’s Live dealer casino software certified by Gaming Laboratories International, the global leader in gaming software certification. Available on desktop and Mobile, it provides one of the most polished products in the Live Dealer segment, and its certification guarantees fair play. The Studio is based in Manila and aims to provide the best casino experience with the most beautiful ladies. On top of UltraPlay’s own product, BetEast also features Ezugi Live Casino and Endorphina slots to accommodate the widest variety of clientele.

The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) announced today that it has retained the services of KPMG to (i) undertake a scoping study which will help to shape the development of NOSES; and (ii) to support and advise the RGA during the implementation process.

In February this year the Gambling Commission wrote to all remote gambling licence holders to inform them that it had decided that the industry should now take forward the project to design, introduce and run a national online self-exclusion system. The aim of the project is to provide consumers with a single process whereby they can self-exclude themselves from all online gambling operators that are licensed by the Gambling Commission. The website will also set out other measures that are available to help people to manage their gambling and will signpost specialist advice and support services for those who might benefit from them.

Clive Hawkswood, Chief Executive of the RGA commented that: ‘Self-exclusion can be a vitally important tool, especially for problem gamblers or those who are at risk of developing problems. Self-exclusions have long been offered on a company basis, but in terms of consumer protection it will be a huge step forward to have a single national scheme of the type envisaged by government and the Gambling Commission.

Establishing a cross industry system of this kind raises a host of complex legal, technical, and governance issues. We are therefore delighted to have retained KPMG to help us successfully navigate our way through all of these details with a view to having everything in place before the end of 2017.’

Monday 15th August 2016 – ORYX Gaming has signed a partnership agreement with Slovenian slot manufacturer and game designer Gold Club.

Under the agreement, ORYX will aggregate a selection of Gold Club’s online and mobile slot games, which will be made available to online and mobile clients through the ORYX Games platform.

Gold Club joins ORYX’s growing list of partners that now incorporates Quickfire, NYX, Gamomat, Ortiz Gaming, EGT and other international content suppliers.

ORYX Gaming CEO Matevz Mazij commented: “Gold Club is a highly respected content provider in our target market and this deal represents an excellent opportunity for both parties. Their content is highly engaging and an easy integration process means our clients can quickly gain access to their portfolio.”

Monday, 15 August 2016, Budapest – The organizers are proud to announce NSoft as one of the Bronze Sponsors of the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference, which will take place in Budapest on the 20th of September 2016. The event is a Seminar type conference which is designed to encourage a Pan-European dialogue and create an in-depth report of the Central, Eastern and Northern European markets, with an additional Balkans gambling market overview allowing operators and suppliers to monetize the value of their reputations.

Stjepko Čordaš, Chief Executive Officer at NSoft, stated the following: “NSoft is rapidly growing and expanding its business to Eastern European markets. EEG is our key partner in spreading the word of NSoft out there. We have been working together for about nine months already and are extremely happy with the collaboration that we have established. EEG has shown high professionalism and genuine desire to help us expand our business. Taking part in CEEGC sponsorship is just one small sign of our appreciation. Of course, we are supporting their initiative to organize this kind of conference which will put the focus on the Eastern European region that needs to have the firsthand information on the latest trends in gaming and betting industry. We are really looking forward to CEEGC 2016, and a long and successful cooperation with EEG.”

NSoft provides top quality software solutions for gaming and betting industry, including platform, virtual games, sportsbook, and lotteries. Our unique approach to customers and creative software solutions positioned us as one of the top providers of innovative products for gaming industry. A combination of great products, great people, and great culture played a key role in our growth. We understand that strong and long-term partnerships are essential for further development, so we joined forces with world’s leading sport data provider – Sportradar.

This means our products are available through Sportradar’s sales channels.

August 2016, Budapest – The organizers are proud to announce the newest confirmed speaker, Vahe Baloulian, who will be among the keynote speakers of the “Hot Topics of the Online Gambling Industry in Europe” panel at the Central and Eastern European Gaming Conference(CEEGC 2016) which will take place in Budapest on the 20th of September 2016.

Vahe Baloulian is CEO of BetConstruct(Lanyards sponsor of the conference) and an award-winning industry veteran, named in 2016 as one of the Gaming Intelligence’s ‘Hot 50’ most innovative and inspiring people in online gaming.

During his long career in the gaming industry, Vahe has served as Director of Gaming at 888, COO of LVFH and CEO of Red Planet Gaming. He is a frequent guest speaker and judge at leading industry events.

In a recent interview in the EEGReport Magazine, which you can read in full here, Mr. Baloulian  has answered to some burning questions that were raised by our audience in regards to the most important Eastern European Gaming markets.

August 2016 – Malta (Press Release) Recently in Malta at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, iGaming idol, a premium award event to recognize outstanding employees working within the Igaming industry was launched.  The initiative which will debut at the Malta iGaming Seminar on the 8th of November 2016 in the form of a Gala Dinner, is the first of its kind that is employee centric.  The organizers announced that the headline sponsor of the event will be Videoslots.com.

Alexander Stevendahl, CEO of Videoslots.com commented by saying ““When reading about the concept of iGaming Idol together with our Videoslots.com family, we all got very excited. Finally, an award that will recognize the true talents behind the iGaming industry’s success – We didn’t need to think twice, we had to be the main sponsor of this amazing award!

Video Slots was founded in 2011 and is a respected casino online brand that provides technical excellence, exceptional customer service and market leading game play innovation. The company, which is owned by a Maltese Registered entity offers over 350 different games.

The Malta Gaming Authority endorsed the event through Joseph Cuschieri, Executive Chairman who said ““iGaming Idol is a great addition to the calendar of gaming events here in Malta and we are happy to support this initiative. Well done to the organisers who have created such a premium event, which recognises outstanding individuals from within the gaming industry but also supports charity. The iGaming Idol awards will further improve the ecosystem for the gaming industry in Malta”.

August 2016 – Malta (Press Release) Recently in Malta at the Hilton Hotel in St. Julian’s, iGaming idol, a premium award event to recognize outstanding employees working within the Igaming industry was launched.  The initiative which will debut at the Malta iGaming Seminar on the 8th of November 2016 in the form of a Gala Dinner, is the first of its kind that is employee centric.  The organizers announced that the headline sponsor of the event will be Videoslots.com.

Alexander Stevendahl, CEO of Videoslots.com commented by saying ““When reading about the concept of iGaming Idol together with our Videoslots.com family, we all got very excited. Finally, an award that will recognize the true talents behind the iGaming industry’s success – We didn’t need to think twice, we had to be the main sponsor of this amazing award!

Video Slots was founded in 2011 and is a respected casino online brand that provides technical excellence, exceptional customer service and market leading game play innovation. The company, which is owned by a Maltese Registered entity offers over 350 different games.

The Malta Gaming Authority endorsed the event through Joseph Cuschieri, Executive Chairman who said ““iGaming Idol is a great addition to the calendar of gaming events here in Malta and we are happy to support this initiative. Well done to the organisers who have created such a premium event, which recognises outstanding individuals from within the gaming industry but also supports charity. The iGaming Idol awards will further improve the ecosystem for the gaming industry in Malta”.

Eduard Folayang Overcomes Durable Adrian Pang

Honorio Banario Shocks Eddie Ng to Win by Unanimous Decision

August 2016 – Macao, China: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), treated fans in Macao to a thrilling evening of world-class mixed martial arts action. The Venetian Macao’s glitzy Cotai Arena played host to ONE: HEROES OF THE WORLD, which featured the absolute best in local and international MMA talent. In the main event, Adriano Moraes was crowned the interim ONE Flyweight World Champion with a submission victory over Tilek Batyrov.

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Eduard Folayang Overcomes Durable Adrian Pang

Honorio Banario Shocks Eddie Ng to Win by Unanimous Decision

August 2016 – Macao, China: The largest sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), treated fans in Macao to a thrilling evening of world-class mixed martial arts action. The Venetian Macao’s glitzy Cotai Arena played host to ONE: HEROES OF THE WORLD, which featured the absolute best in local and international MMA talent. In the main event, Adriano Moraes was crowned the interim ONE Flyweight World Champion with a submission victory over Tilek Batyrov.

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Online lottery betting leader, Lottoland, has appointed Frank as its PR agency for the UK.

Frank will oversee all PR outreach for the lottery betting brand, including content creation and influencer engagement.

Since launching in 2013, Lottoland has grown rapidly to become a world leader in the online lottery betting sector. Innovation, coupled with the freedom to offer players a unique and enhanced lottery playing experience, has been key to the company’s success.

Players are able to bet on the outcomes of the biggest lotteries from around the world, with mega jackpots available seven days a week. Major draws available with Lottoland include the EuroMillions, EuroJackpot and America’s PowerBall and MegaMillions lotteries.

Ahead of the Premier League Opener on Saturday, Sports Fans in Germany are now able to sign up to the €9.99 a month Live Sports Streaming Service and enjoy over 8,000 Live Events a year.

London, August 2016: Perform, the world’s leading digital sports content and media group, today launches its DAZN service in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

DAZN is the world’s first truly dedicated live sports streaming service, providing fans with unlimited access to watch the widest array of live and on demand sport on virtually any connected device. All this is brought together for one low monthly price of €9.99 with no long-term fixed contract and no advertising. Customers can also try the service for free for the first month.

As of today, DAZN gives sports fans live access to some of the best sports tournaments in the world, including exclusive access to the Premier League starting with this Saturday’s Premier League opener between Champions Leicester City and Hull City, as well as every match live from La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1, plus highlights of every match from Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2. That’s every goal from every game across the top five European football leagues.

Pinnacle.com celebrates the new season with all expenses Premier League VIP ticket competition.

London, August 2016 – The start of the Premiership is always a peak period for sports betting so Pinnacle is celebrating by giving its football bettors a chance to win two tickets to any game of their choice in the EPL during the 2016/ 2017 season.

Bettors get one prize draw entry for every $20 (or equivalent) they bet on the Premier League during the promotional period.

More bets mean they have a better chance to win.

Live dealer gaming solutions provider Extreme Live Gaming, a subsidiary of NOVOMATIC UK and part of the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, has announced the appointment of Dominic Bourke as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) with immediate effect.

Bourke joins Extreme with a wealth of experience garnered over 10 years working within the online casino industry. Talking in more detail about his background in the business and his aspirations on joining his new colleagues, he noted: “Prior to moving to Extreme I was Head of Casino at the Betclic Everest Group, and I have also spent some time as Head of Casino at SportingBet. The decision to take up this high profile role with Extreme represents a fantastic opportunity.

“I am excited to be back working with CEO Darwyn Palenzuela again, and believe that the prodigious progress Extreme continues to make demonstrates that with the right product and the right personnel, new suppliers can continue to drive the online casino industry forward. I look forward to helping them continue their progress.”

Palenzuela, founder and CEO of Extreme Live Gaming, welcomed Bourke to what is a key position within the organisation. “We are delighted to bring Dominic on board at what is a very exciting time for Extreme. His experience of the online casino environment speaks for itself, and I’m confident that as our new COO he will help progress the company to the next level and beyond.”

Live dealer gaming solutions provider Extreme Live Gaming, a subsidiary of NOVOMATIC UK and part of the NOVOMATIC Interactive division, has announced the appointment of Dominic Bourke as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO) with immediate effect.

Bourke joins Extreme with a wealth of experience garnered over 10 years working within the online casino industry. Talking in more detail about his background in the business and his aspirations on joining his new colleagues, he noted: “Prior to moving to Extreme I was Head of Casino at the Betclic Everest Group, and I have also spent some time as Head of Casino at SportingBet. The decision to take up this high profile role with Extreme represents a fantastic opportunity.

“I am excited to be back working with CEO Darwyn Palenzuela again, and believe that the prodigious progress Extreme continues to make demonstrates that with the right product and the right personnel, new suppliers can continue to drive the online casino industry forward. I look forward to helping them continue their progress.”

Palenzuela, founder and CEO of Extreme Live Gaming, welcomed Bourke to what is a key position within the organisation. “We are delighted to bring Dominic on board at what is a very exciting time for Extreme. His experience of the online casino environment speaks for itself, and I’m confident that as our new COO he will help progress the company to the next level and beyond.”