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edict eGaming and Sheriff Gaming announced that they have signed a agreement that will see edict eGaming offer Sheriff Gaming’s 3D slots to ins portfolio of games that it currently offers. Edict egaming has been involved with the creation of online games for in excess of a decade and offers casino software that includes a turnkey solution and mgmt system. They operate only within regulated markets which make them a good fit with the Sheriff Gaming slots due to Sheriff ensuring the games are available in multiple languages and currencies.

Sheriff Gaming continues to release new 3D games that are designed to provide the best possible experience for the people who play them. Under this agreement edict players will instantly have full access to an established series of 3D that Sheriff Gaming offers.

Eric Roskamp, representative at Sheriff Gaming said, “This is deal for us with Edict is one that holds a great amount of importance  as it allows us to help other operators who wish to operate within regulated and traditional markets. We are confident that our games will be well received with Edict’s customers.”

There is news on the new gambling law that is anticipated within the U.K. On the 12^th of February there was draft legislation presented, that is implemented, will see some substantial changes brought in that will govern how online gambling is handled within the U.K. The two major issues include the government’s decision to offer secondary licenses to those who operate outside of the U.K and the taxation of same relating to income obtain through U.K players.

This same day saw the meeting of the Department of Culture and Media and Sport Select Committee to look over evidence provided from those interested in the drafted bill. This included Jonathan Stephens, Permanent Secretary for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as well as Jennifer Williams, Chief Executive of the Gambling Commission. The committee questioned each on a number of issues relating to the benefits that will accrue to consumers, why those said potential benefits outweigh the disadvantages to legitimate operators and how the bill will help to see a reduction in match-fixing.

There were multiple licensed operators within the U.K who provided written statements in order to have their feelings on this matter recorded for the record. This included such industry leaders as 888 Holdings, Gala Coral Group, Ladbrokes, William Hill Online, Betfair, The Rank Group and Paddy Power.