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Mitt Romney edged out Rick Santorum in a photo finish in the Republican Iowa caucuses Wednesday, but the result is all that matters, and the consequence for online sports betting is that the former Massachusetts governor has now emerged as the main contended to take on incumbent Barack Obama in the battle for president. All the Odds Romney is now a clear leader in the odds for Republican candidate, with William Hill Online quoting him at 2/9, ahead of Santorum, 8/1, Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul, both 12/1, Jon Huntsman, 25/1, Rick Perry, 40/1, and Michelle Bachmann, 50/1. In the presidential odds, a similar tale emerges. Obama, of course, is the favourite at 8/11, Romney follows on 6/4, Paul and Santorum at 20/1, and then the rest of the Republican candidates with varying long odds. William Hill, Sports Interaction and other good online betting sites with an eye on America are offering odds on the Republican and overall presidential race, and the numbers will change constantly as the candidates fly around the US on the campaign trail. Sports Interaction Sports Interaction is an online bookmaker with a North America focus, so it's no surprise that as the campaign continues, they will offer odds on a variety of scenarios, including winning party (Republicans or Democrats, of course), the amount of Electoral College votes both parties will win, and who will be the vice presidential candidate from each party. Already the candidates in the Republican race are looking to the New Hampshire primaries next Tuesday, a traditional indicator for who will win the overall race. If the polls and the Sports Interaction odds are any sign, Romney is likely win this too, but of course we won't know until the back day next week.
For the online gambling world, the coming of the New Year was supposed to mark the beginning of a new era for Europe. And while this is still well and truly on track, things will progress a little slower than expected in Spain.Six-Month DelaySpain this week announced that it would delay implementation of new online gambling laws, in order to give regulators more time to review license applications. The postponement means Spanish gamblers will have to wait until June 30 for the changes to come into effect.Europe's fifth most populous country passed its new gaming laws in February 2011, and 61 operators submitted applications before the December deadline. Applicants included PokerStars, bwin.party, 888, Ladbrokes, and Groupe Bernard Tapie, which is completing the purchase of Full Tilt Poker.Lucrative MarketAccording to a report released by Media and Entertainment Consulting Network last month, the Spanish online gambling market will be a huge success and is expected to grow to a value of around 680 million euros by the the year 2015.Gambling taxes in Spain have been set at just 25 percent of gross revenue, making the country far more appealing to online gambling operators than France. This is the reason all the major European and global operators are competing to enter the market in June.For more on online gambling in Spain, visit Online Casino Reports Spain
Red Flush is a popular Microgaming-powered casino featuring a range of classic card, table and slot games. Players can catch the tail-end of the Seasons Winnings promotional contest - even as it enters the final stretch. This sizzling-hot promotional contest closes on Sunday, January 8th and winners stand to receive their share of $100,000 in jackpot prizes. Sizzling Finale! The Seasons Winnings promotion is a thrilling attraction that takes place over 42 days. As it enters its final week, players at RedFlush Casino will be able to stake their claim to $100,000 in jackpot giveaways. The contest launched on November 28 and continues unabated through January 8. The final few days of the Seasons Winnings promotion are slated to be the best yet. The final week features a Mystery Match Bonus promotion on Friday, January 6th. Seasons Winnings Promotion This exciting promotion first appeared on the scene in December 2010 and includes a Christmas advent calendar with a bevy of daily promotions, freespin rewards, cashbacks, mystery days and loads of loyalty specials. Red Flush Casino punted the Seasons Winnings promotion as a way of rewarding players for their patronage. The terms and conditions of the Seasons Winnings promotion are readily available at Red Flush Casino. Extra Features at Red Flush Casino Red Flush Casino provides players with more exciting online promotions than they can shake a stick at. There are an additional 5 Free Spins on the exciting video slot game - Santa's Wild Ride. And while the festive season is over, the celebrations continue unabated at Red Flush Casino. The remaining days of the promo feature the following deals:25% Matching Bonus on a player's 1st Deposit1 Million Loyalty Points up for GrabsMystery Matching Bonus on Friday January 6th20% Matching Bonus on 1st Deposits on Saturday and Sunday
New Jersey's push toward legalizing online gambling has been talked about a lot recently, but another bill being put to the state legislature at the same time could see horse race betting put on the menu at bars and restaurants Pilot Program The State Senate and Assembly committees will on consider today (Thursday) legislation that would create a pilot program in New Jersey's northern countries and part of Ocean County, which would allow electronic wagering terminals to be placed at venues that also serve food and alcohol. If the measure is passed, a limited number of bars and restaurants will be given licenses to create mini-off-track wagering sites, which would enable customers to place bets on horse races that are run at state-owned tracks. The current law already provides for 15 OTW facilities, but this would expand them significantly. Online Bet Bill Meanwhile, on the online gambling front, State Sen. Raymond Lesniak told news agencies this week that he will try to get a bill to legalize online gambling within New Jersey borders to state governor Chris Christie's desk by next week. The bill aims to turn New Jersey into a national leader in internet gambling, now that states are able to legalize it themselves. The Department of Justice said last week that states and their lotteries will be permitted to enable online gambling for local residents, excluding sports betting. In a new interpretation of the federal Wire Act, it said this only prevents gamblers from wagering on sports but does not prevent betting on casino games, poker and similar activities.
Spain may have delayed the implementation of its online gambling reforms by six months this week, but Belgium is well and truly pushing ahead with its own gambling liberalization policy if action taken this week are any indication.Three New Poker RoomsThe Belgium Gaming Commission said this week that it named three online poker sites to allow poker players to wager with real money. Under the gaming laws approved last year, gambling and betting services are still widely banned, but the licensing system does allow for exceptions, of which these three sites are an example.In addition, the commission said it would move to block access to all unauthorized domains, ensuring that players located in Belgium use authorized online gambling services. Under the 2011 Gaming Act, operators from EU member states must relocate servers to Belgium in order to obtain a license.European ReformsBelgium is one of three European Union countries, along with Denmark and Spain, which will be busy regulating its online poker and online gambling industry throughout the year 2012.However, Spain this week said it would delay implementation of its new online gambling laws, so that regulators have more time to review license applications. The postponement means Spanish gamblers will have to wait until June 30 for the changes to come into effect.
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In yet another unique marketing ploy, sensational photos of Anna Nicole Smith - painted only in gold, nude and heavily pregnant - have just been released by the Golden Palace Casino. Anna Nicole's life was played out before the tabloids and was over the top. These pictures are no exception. In one of the exclusive shots, the controversial starlet strikes a pose reminiscent of the Virgin Mary. Anna Nicole Smith These pictures were snapped in 2006 before her untimely death the following year, aged just 39. It has been reported that at the time she was about to become a spokesperson of the Golden Palace as she had given it her personal endorsement. These pictures of her were to be used as part of that campaign.Additionally, she passed away just before a 5 reel slot machine, named in her honor, was to be launched at the Golden Palace Casino. Out of respect for the late celebrity model and her family, however, it decided to delay the launch of the game and share the pictures with the world ... until now. Anna Nicole Smith Slots As one would expect, the theme of the Anne Nicole Smith slot is bling, glitter and the high life. It features symbols such as diamonds, lipstick, toy dogs and shoes and is expected to be released shortly.While checking out the new slot, and if you are new to Golden Palace, you can pick up the $300 welcome bonus for doing nothing more than just joining the family.These pictures have certainly generated a lot of publicity for the Playtech-powered online casino. But it is certainly not the first whacky stunt that it has pulled off. GP has a developed the reputation of purchasing weird celebrity items at online auctions, the most recent of which was a clump of Michael Jackson's hair.
As Tiger Woods enters his first full season of golf since returning from the sex scandal that nearly ruined his career, online bookmakers and punters alike are confident that he will return to his winning ways and dominate the sport once more.Can Tiger Top PGA?William Hill Online is offering 3/1 odds that Tiger Woods tops the PGA Tour money list in 2012, putting him well ahead of his closest rival Rory McIlroy, 8/1, and current holder Luke Donald, who is in the third bracket at 9/1. All other contenders are 16/1 and over.Tiger's odds could turn out to be very generous. The 14-time majors champion snapped a two-year drought last month when he won an 18-man charity event. It was his first victory since taking the 2009 Australian Masters, and since his sex scandal hit the headlines and interrupted his next two seasons of play.Woods is 40/1 to win all four majors.Other 2012 OddsWilliam Hill, Sports Interaction and all the other major sports betting sites are already listing odds for upcoming tournament and for the various scenarios that could play out in 2012. There are 6/5 odds on a first-time major winner taking the US Masters, and 7/2 on no Europeans winning a major.In the next big tournament, the Race to Dubai, William Hill's odds are as follows: Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy, 4/1, Martin Kaymer, 5/1, Lee Westwood, 6/1, Sergio Garcia, 20/1, Paul Casey, 22/1, Charl Schwartzel, Graeme McDowell, Alvaro Quiros, 25/1.
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