Jan
27th

A special parliamentary session discussing the amendments to South Africa’s National Gambling Act, was told by a Johannesburg University professor and expert on internet communications that it would be in the government’s interest to regulate online gambling but not, however, to prohibit it outright.

The Trade and Industry Portfolio Committee was told by Professor Basie von Solms that they should not attempt to stop South Africans from gambling online but that the South African internet gambling industry should be legalized under very strict conditions. This should guarantee the security of players’ confidentiality and information. South Africa urged to Regulate Online Gambling

Jan
26th

Playtech has revealed that it is expecting to enter into a number of new partnerships in online gambling markets that will hopefully open up in the near future.

The international designer, developer and licensor of software and services for the online, mobile and land-based gaming industry has entered into a 49.99% joint venture with Merkur Interactive GmbH, the online division of the Gauselmann Group. In terms of the agreement the two companies will jointly develop an online gaming operation that will concentrate on new opportunities once the German online market is regulated as well as a linked software licensing agreement. It is also hoped that the partnership will provide broad-based gaming and sports betting products and services where acceptable. New Partnerships for Playtech

Jan
25th

Online gaming developer, Microgaming, has announced that its Microgaming Poker Network has appointed the former Gala Coral Chief Executive Officer, Dominic Harrison, as the new Chairman of its Network Management Board.

Microgaming established its Network Management Board in October, 2011, to oversee the development and operation of its Microgaming Poker Network. The Board is comprised of one representative from each of the leading operators on the Microgaming Poker Network as well as a representative from Microgaming.

Harrison has been appointed to serve as the Network Management Board’s Non-Executive Chairman. Microgaming Appoints New Chairman

Jan
23rd

The UK government is presently very concerned about the “aggressive” advertising techniques that are used by online gambling companies.

There are currently approximately 36 hours of gambling advertisements per week taking place through the UK media. Due to the fact that online gambling is something that many people enjoy and that overspending thereon can cause gambling problems, the British Parliament is keeping close scrutiny on the advertising strategies of online gaming companies. They feel something must be done to moderate this behavior before it develops into an even greater problem. UK Government Calls for Online Gambling Advertising Review

Jan
19th

A new Microgaming Flash casino game titled Andre the Giant has been accessed by Virgin Casino through the QuickFire platform and has gone live at the popular online casino.

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Jan
10th

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Jan
10th

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Jan
4th

Top Game, the online gaming software provider, has announced the release of a Christmas themed video slot game titled Merry Bells.

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