The UK Gambling Commission has granted a remote supplier's license to the virtual gaming company Kiron Interactive.   Under the license, Kiron Interactive will be able to provide its games to UK operators. According to the recent regulation all companies must source their platforms and products from licensed suppliers only. Kiron's license application follows its international expansion and a number of large deals in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Steven Spartinos, Kiron Interactive co-CEO, commented:…

Recent studies can prompt UK Government to put taxes on poker winnings, as academics in Netherlands and England suggested that poker requires certain skills to win.   Researchers from the Erasmus University Rotterdam, University of Nottingham in partnership with VU University Amsterdam, based their studies on observations of 456 million players throughout the period of one year.   Studies found that players with good performances in the first 6 months have better chances to do…

The UK regulatory body has suspended 666Bet's license. The UK Gambling Commission has refused to agree on 666Bet's statement saying that the company had commenced a review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005 and under section 118 of the Act and decided to suspend Operating Licence No 000-039112-R-319435 -001 (Metro Play Limited).   “The Commission has decided to commence a review because it suspects that Metro Play Limited (the Licensee) is unsuitable to…

Amaya Gaming has been issued the UK Gambling Commission for its PokerStars and Full Tilt internet gaming sites, as an addition to its B2B online casino business.   Amaya was previously operated as a white listed product under its Isle of Man gaming licenses and had been operating the websites under continuation licenses since the last quarter of the previous year. The company has been now granted ful licenses by the UK Gambling Commission for…

Quickspin has entered into a strategic partnership with Relax Gaming Ltd. Through the agreement with Relax, Quickspin will be able to offers its own Casino platform and thereby integrate its games and platform directly to operators through a Remote Gaming Server. At the same time Relax will be able strengthen its own casino vertical with increased distribution and accelerated platform development.   “This is landmark deal for Quickspin and it is the next phase in…

NetEnt, Net Entertainment, leading provider of online gaming solutions, has signed a license agreement with Gamesys, a UK-based online gaming company operating well-known gaming sites such as Jackpotjoy and Virgin Games.   Under the terms of the license agreement NetEnt will deliver a wide range of slot games to Gamesys and its long list of market-leading branded gaming sites.   “Gamesys and NetEnt share a commitment to delivering the ultimate player experience and I am…

Another Canadian province, Alberta is going to licence and regulate online gambing to produce revenue for provincial projects.   Finance Minister of Alberta, Robin Campbell noted at the spring convention of the Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties that the provincial government is planning to invest the money in rural Alberta and to ensure that the province gains profits from urban part of Alberta. Robin Campbell stated that the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission…

United Kingdom Gambling Commission awarded Genesis Gaming with a Remoted Gambling Software License. Thanks to that, the company is able to continue supplying video slot content to the British market.   The license issuing means that Genesis Gaming fully complies with the terms of the British Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act.   James Watson, Genesis Director of European Sales commented: “We’re delighted to be officially licensed by the UKGC and are very much looking forward…

A Native American tribal coalition leaded by Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians has disapproved a new online poker bill issued in the US state of California. The online poker bill AB 167 has been introduced in the state in January by Assemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer.According to the bill, all licensed operators would need to undergo a verification similar to other licensed districts. What's more, all players must be the residents of California and be at leat…

Dutch Remote Gambling Act has been put into doubt when its founder Fred Teeven State Secretary for Justice announced his resignation from the position.   Teeven was the founder of a plan to reform the Dutch gaming market. Due to his resignation from the position the reform plans remain uncertain. The case becomes even more complicated owing to the next week country elections which will have a great impact on the creation of the new…