The company may have recently halted its push into real-money gaming, but Zynga slots have expanded with the launch of Hit it Rich: Casino Slots on Facebook. The game comes from Spooky Cool Labs, which Zynga acquired in June specifically for the purpose of building social casino games. Spooky Cool Labs previously released a Wizard of Oz themed city-builder, and the Oz license went to Zynga during the acquisition. As a result, Zynga slots place a heavy focus on The Wizard of Oz brand, along with other brands including Beetle Bailey, Blondie and more. In Hit It Rich: Casino Slots,…

iGaming Business – Online gambling software designer and supplier Playtech has reported a 15% year-on-year increase in total revenues to €176.8 million ($237 million) in the first half of 2013 from €153.8 million the previous year. The company, revealing its interim results for the six months until the end of June, said that gross income had shifted up by 10% to €194.9 million to generate an adjusted net profit of €84.9 million, up 0.5% on the corresponding period of 2012. Playtech’s adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation increased by 3% to €94.3 million. With a cash balance at…

Online-Casinos.com – Australia’s Guardian news recently reported a story about a Coalition that has plans to get rid of the national gambling regulator should it gain power in the next election. Instead the Coalition would set up an advisory council made up of representatives from the gaming industry. This Coalition would also stop the mandatory pre-commitment rules that require gamblers to establish a bet limit on the poker machines. The proposals set forth by the Coalition have reportedly gained the support of Clubs Australia which represents many of the gambling venues in Australia. The Coalition maintains it supports a “national…

Press Release for Lucky 247 – One of the most highly anticipated releases from Microgaming this year has just arrived at Lucky247 Casino – The Dark Knight Rises™ online slot. Prepare to be amazed by this exciting new online casino game. Sometimes online games based on feature films don’t always live up to expectations but fans of the dramatic Warner Brothers movie definitely won’t be disappointed. Attention to detail has been incredible as Microgaming, in association with DC Comics, did everything it could to make this an exceptional online slot. The Dark Knight Rises™ video slot showcases video clips from…

Strong online and mobile growth has helped Irish bookmaker Paddy Power to report a 12% year-on-year rise in pre-tax profits to €77 million ($103.2 million) in the six months until the end of June 2013. Online net revenue was up by 29% to €243 million, generating an online operating profit of €57.5 million – up 19% on the corresponding period in 2012, not considering currency value fluctuations. In Australia, Paddy Power’s net revenue increased by 33%, leading to a positive 25% uplift in operating profit to €16.5 million. In Italy, the company said that it now had a share of…

iGaming Business – Online gambling platforms must allow customers to set daily, weekly or monthly deposit limits under new parameters unveiled by the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) in New Jersey, US. According to the DGE website, daily log-on time limits must also be offered by site operators. The new measures have been introduced in an effort to prevent obsessive gambling and guard against excessive amounts being wagered. The Poker News Report website added that the DGE has also confirmed that online player accounts will be linked to actual casinos, where players will be able to physically visit the cashier…