Gaming News

The online subsidiary of the British pay-television broadcaster, BKsyB, Sky Betting and Gaming, has struck a deal with Playtech, the online gaming software firm. Playtech will become Sky Betting and Gaming’s exclusive provider of casino and live dealer products. As part of the agreement, Sky Bet customers will be able to access Playtech’s casino games… Read more »

Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT), the Australian gaming machine and software specialist, is to turn its attention to the social casino industry, following its posting of significant year-on-year growth from the twelve months leading through to June 30, 2014. AGT reported full-year revenue of AUS $244.1 million (€172.9 million). This figure represents a significant increase of… Read more »

According to new research, gamblers show the same tendencies as pigeons when they make risky decisions. Researchers at the University of Warwick, led by Dr Elliot Ludvig of the University’s Department of Psychology, conducted tests that found that both human gamblers and pigeons were 35% more likely to gamble for high-value than low-value rewards. The… Read more »

The American land-based and online sports bookmaker, Affinity Gaming, have appointed a new CEO. Michael Silberling is to replace David Ross as chief executive officer of the company with immediate effect. Mr Silberling has also been named a member of the firm’s board of directors. He is joining the company from Caesars Entertainment Corporation, formerly… Read more »

A bandit who robbed several banks in New York blew everything in Atlantic City at a roulette table, reports the New York Post. Dorren Singh, 26, is alleged to have stolen approximately $32,000 from 12 different banks in Manhattan, as well as one in Queens and The Bronx, police sources said. A source from the… Read more »

Two superstitious sisters kept their faith with their lottery numbers, and each won £56, 520 in the national lottery, reports the Boston Standard. Tina Thayne and Donna Taylor chose the numbers 20 years ago, when they created a family syndicate with their partners at the time. They selected the numbers by using a mini-bingo machine… Read more »

Atlantic City is to offer job training to staff at three casinos that are closing in the coming weeks, reports The Washington Times. The closures will put thousands of workers out of work. To address this, the Mayor of Atlantic City, Don Guardian, said that there will be an effort to provide employment training and… Read more »

Two prominent figures in the betting firm 888 have stepped down from their roles. Richard Kilsby will be retiring, while Brian Mattingley is to become executive chairman of the Board. Kilsby has been with 888 for nine years and will retire as non-executive chairman of the Board following the company’s 2015 Annual General Meeting. Mattingley… Read more »

The Camelot Group, the National Lottery operator in the UK, has been fined by the Gambling Commission. The fine is regarding a Lotto draw on October 19, 2013, when Camelot calculated the Lotto jackpot prize incorrectly. The draw originally was broadcasted as having a £6.2 million jackpot; this was then subsequently recalculated to £4.8 million…. Read more »

There is always a silver lining to every dark cloud, as one Manchester United found out after her team’s shock thrashing at the hands of MK Dons last week. The lucky woman mistakenly tipped MK Dons to beat the Red Devils 4-0. The Manchester United fan who is called Hollie Griffiths decided to use a… Read more »