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Recent sporting events have had their fair share of scandals. Last summer there was the cricket spot-betting shocker. 2010 also saw the Australian Rugby League with a heavy cloud cast over it due to the identification of suspicious betting patterns. In both cases legal action followed, bringing these sports into disrepute. Olympic Sports Betting As the 2010 London Olympics approaches the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is keen to retain the integrity of this historical sporting event. Their stance however is totackle the issue head on. It has publicly announced its endorsement of regulated sports betting on the 2010 Olympics. Regulated Markets are Safer IOC President Jacques Rogge has been quoted as saying, "Specifically, we are in favor of a system where betting operators have to be licensed by the government. Sports organizers, national federations, and international federations would have a fair return for all their efforts for organizing the sport. They should be recognized with a return from financial income." His comments infer some kind of redistribution of profits with teams receiving a proportion of the billions of dollars expected to be wagered on the 2012 Olympic Games. Shared Information and Safeguards It is Rogge's view that match-fixing and other betting scandals are easier to set up in an unregulated market. He believes that the IOC can work within the regulated gambling industry to put safeguards in place that can detect and flag up potential match-fixing activity. In Europe there has been increasing collaboration between the online sportsbooks and sports leagues. Suspicious betting patterns are highlighted and in many cases betting is suspended. For the London 2012 Olympics the IOC has tasked International Sports Monitoring (ISM) to oversee sports betting on this prestigious event. ISM already has agreements in place with major online sportsbooks across Europe to share sports betting information, in particular betting patterns. Shared Profits It might all sound rosy but some industry insiders are worried. Worldwide regulation may well help their case for legitimacy but it also has financial repercussions. Currently online sportsbooks pay taxes in the location they're licensed but under these proposals this system would need to be expanded to share profits with sports leagues and teams too. It remains to be seen what final arrangements will be in place to ensure a scandal-free 2012 London Olympics. One thing's for sure though; the Olympic Games is a sporting sensation. With online gambling already legal in the UK, massive gambling action is expected for all major matches.
For many people placing a sports wager or spending time at an online casino is a safe, fun activity. It can be a pleasant way to spend an hour or two, chat to other online gaming fans and even, for the lucky few, lead to a life-changing win! A Hard Habit to Break However, for some, gambling can become a habit that is hard to break. It can become an addictive need rather than a fun pastime. Problem Gambling Awareness Week March 6-12, 2011 is Problem Gambling Awareness Week across the US. This awareness and outreach campaign promotes programs andservices to assist problem gamblers and their families. According to the organizers, The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), 6-9 million US gamblers have a problem yet only a small fraction actually seek out treatment. What to Watch out for If you're not sure if you have a problem, why not take the Gamblers Anonymous Self Check Quiz. Alternatively, an affirmative answer to the questions below indicates that gambling is more than just a hobby. Gambling in secret: If you lie to loved ones about the amount of time you spend gambling or the amount of money you wager. Feeling compelled to continue whether you are on a winning or losing streak. Wagering more than you can afford - perhaps in a desperate attempt to recoup your losses. Where to Find Help The first step to addressing gambling addiction is to acknowledge that you have a problem. The second step is to get help. Gamblers Anonymous' international directory lists state-by-state programs that are available to help US players who want to regain control of their gambling. Other tactics to try include: Use self-help books, e-courses or counseling to help you tackle your addiction Talk to debt advisor - it's hard to move on without addressing your financial situation. Tell selected family and friends so that they can help you. Replacing gambling with another activity - keep busy! Millions of people across the globe gamble safely, for enjoyment. However, if gambling ceases to be fun, it's time to seek help.
Over the past year the online gambling and gaming industry has seen a fair amount of consolidation. We've seen online casinos, sportsbooks, poker rooms and associated businesses merge to form a bigger industry presence. Sometimes the 'big fish' swallow up smaller sites; other times they eye up and aim to consume their major competition. Branding Mergers and acquisitions within the online gaming industry are often responsible for the development of big brands. These industry giants are then able to offer existing customers an increased choice of products and services. Their trusted status and familiar branding also attracts new customers to help the company grow its market share. Expansion Another reason for mergers and acquisitions within the online gaming industry is to broaden the expertise and product/service range of the company. This may involve merging with providers of services not currently offered or that are under-developed. It could also include mergers with suppliers. Mergers and acquisitions have proven a surefire way for providers of online sportsbooks to expand into online casinos; for providers of online casinos to venture into the world of online poker and so on. Who's Talking to Who? Examples of online gaming mergers currently on the table include Ladbrokes approach to Playtech (who are simultaneously discussing a buy-out of 888). Tongues are also wagging between PartyGaming and bwin, whose shareholders have now approved a merger which will result in the joint entity becoming theworld's biggest listed online gaming company. Quick and Easy iGamingBusiness recently asked gaming law expert I Rose Nelson about the recent spurt of proposed mergers. He feels the trend is set to continue. He cited the development of land-based casinos, where mergers lead to a few multi-nationals controlling 60% of Las Vegas. The same, he feels, is set to happen in the world of online gaming. The online nature of these entities expedites the paperwork. According to iGamingBusiness, "Even the largest pure-Internet gaming operations can, and do, clear all regulatory barriers in far less than a year." So the reason for all these mergers? Quite simply it is often quicker and easier to merge with or buy-out key companies within the industry than to grow organically.
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Apple chief Steve Jobs unveiled the iPad 2 to the world last week, revealing an ultra-modern machine that is 33 percent thinner and up to nine times faster than its predecessor. Opportunity for Mobile Gaming Apps If the original iPad is anything to go by, online gaming operators will be rushing to produce appropriate apps for the new model, which goes on sale in the USA on March 11 and in European markets later this month. Leading online casino and sportsbook Betfair was the first eGaming operator to launch a betting application for the Apple iPad, back in mid-2010, but this was soon followed by various other betting apps from operators such as Paddy Power and mobile casinos such as Jackpot City. Lighter, Faster and Better Apple is promoting the iPad 2 as being thinner and lighter, making it even more comfortable to hold and without a doubt more appropriate for use by consumers of mobile games, including those on which one can wager. "Two powerful cores and faster graphics... all with the same 10 hours of battery life" means the iPad 2 will be better for gaming, if it meets all the standards that Apple is talking about.
GTECH G2 will develop online casino games based on popular US television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, after signing a multi-year licensing agreement with CBS Consumer Products. CSI: Online Gaming First it was released as CSI: Las Vegas in 2000, and soon spin-offs followed in the forms of CSI: Miami and CSI: New York. Now, thanks to this new deal, the first CSI casino game will become available to GTECH G2 licensees by the end of this year. The fictional crime show follows a team of forensic investigators who collect and analyze evidence to solve brutal murders. Dominic Mansour, vice president of gaming products for GTECH G2, said that his company would combine that intrigue and suspense with its interactive games to create a product to thrill both game players and CSI fans around the world. Previous GTECH G2 Success This latest set of branded games will follow on from the success of previous ventures by the digital gaming company, such as the Sherlock Holmes and Chippendales online slots. The Sherlock Holmes slot, for example, is an exciting 5-reel, 25-line slot game based on the classic detective stories. Earlier this year, GTECH G2 also previewed another slots game based on a popular title that is slated for release in the coming month, Plants vs Zombies.
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