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William Hill Online Sportsbook is known for staying ahead of the game, and the leading British betting agency has done it again by introducing the new must have feature for all punters - "Cash In My Bet". Brilliant new feature Every punter knows that feeling: you're heading for a big win, having picked all the early games in your football multiplier bet correctly, only to see your dreams shattered when an injury time goal in the final match of the weekend renders your entire bet null and void. Launched this week, Cash In My Bet gives William Hill customers a safety net. Punters receive a cash-out value of their bet as soon as it is placed, available across a whole host of Hill's 180 pre-match and 100-in play markets, and for single and accumulator betting. It is already available on football betting, with tennis and other sports to be added in 2013. Example of how it works Say you have placed $/£5 on a treble of West Brom (3/1), Liverpool (7/4) and Manchester City (6/5). The first two games kick off at 3pm and the Baggies and Reds win as expected. You hesitate about City in the late game, so instead of waiting for who knows what, you can just cash in your bet for $/£50 and call it a day. When you think about cashing in just go to the "Open Bets" tab and details of your best will appear. As each leg of your accumulator wins, your cash in value will increase. If the "Cash In" facility is active on the market/game you bet on, then all you need to do is click it to take your early winnings.
Online Poker became king of the online gaming industry in 2012. Player numbers jumped across the globe thanks to the proliferation of new operators, increased competition, the popularity of new types of games and an improved legal environment that has seen the United States re-enter the picture. According to recent data provided by eGaming Review, gross gaming yield in online poker - basically the percentage of bets kept by operators - rose this year to around 250 million euros. The average number of players participating in tournaments and ring games also continued its upward trend. Below are some of the online poker highlights of 2012, which likely contributed to the industry's popularity. Fast poker Rush Poker, the hit cash game invented by Full Tilt Poker, became all the rage in 2012 as a number of major operators launched their own version. Microgaming's Blaze Poker, Playtech's Sprint Poker and Zoom Poker, and Relax Gaming's Fast Poker, all sought to emulate the popular fast-paced game. All these poker games have one thing in common: Players are dealt a new hand at a completely new table as soon as they fold their last. The meaning of this is that instead of sitting out at the one table twiddling your thumbs, you just move to a different table and start betting again. The action never stops! Mobile poker Mobile is fast surpassing online in every area of the industry - whether mobile betting, casinos or bingo - and poker is no different. 2012 saw most of the major operators either introduce new mobile platforms, include existing ones, and expand the variety and compatibility of their apps. Just to provide a couple of examples: 888poker was one of several top online poker operators to make its product iPad compatible; Bwin and several others launched their first real-money poker application for owners of Android smartphones. Social pokerSocial gaming is the newest craze in the industry, and poker has not been spared. Without a doubt, the popularity of free-play social poker games has contributed to the increased interest in real-money poker. First poker enthusiasts try their hand for free in a social environment, and then they turn to the real thing. Zynga Poker, available through Facebook, is the world's largest online game with over 30 million users every month. Zynga's mobile poker apps can be found through a variety of smartphone devices, and the company is also planning to enter the real-money poker arena at some stage. Better legal environment Full Tilt Poker returned to the fold to much fanfare after clearing up legal issues and being acquired by former rival PokerStars. The site's return provided an opportunity for customers to claim trapped funds from previously inaccessible accounts, but the good publicity behind its revival also had positive ramifications for the wider poker world. The battle over the legalization of online poker in the United States took a step in the right direction when Nevada became the first state to issue licenses for intrastate online poker. The US Department of Justice ruled that online gambling across state lines is illegal, leading several states to move to regulate play within state borders.
Mobile casinos reached an equal footing with online casinos in 2012. The increased use of mobile phones in the everyday lives of people around the globe has led many to realize that they prefer using their smartphones or tablet devices to access online casinos - after all, this means they can gamble wherever and whenever they like. All the top online casino operators have been quick to catch on, and this year saw an explosion in mobile casino apps and platforms. Mobile casinos don't yet offer everything the online casinos do, but they are not far off the pace and they certainly provide a sufficient product to satisfy the average smartphone owner. Here are some of the major developments in the mobile casino world in 2012: More mobile casino games The leading gambling software developers embraced new technology, and the result is that mobile players now have access to more titles than ever. 2012 saw the introduction of HTML5 platform, with Microgaming launching a number of compatible new games that can be found at top mobile casinos like All Slots and Jackpot City. Rival provider Playtech was not to be done, as it launched its Mobile Web Apps - providing an easy, flexible and seamless gambling experience for customers of Bet365, William Hill and other mobile casinos. The apps bring to life many of the best-known and most popular Playtech online casino games. Expansion of compatibility Improved technology has seen operators expand the range of smartphones and devices with which their apps are compatible. Mobile gambling operators now know that they must make their product compatible with iPhones, iPads and Android devices, or they will fast fall away from the pack. A number of top operators, including bet365 launched iPhone-compatible instant-play mobile games. Bet365 offers six titles available for play directly from your phone's browser, and a number of other mobile casinos are following suit. Increased safety and security Online casino operators have long focused on providing their customers a safe and secure connection, and providing them with all the tools to gamble responsibly. The development of mobile gambling has raised new issues, and this year saw improved awareness of the importance of prioritizing customer safety. All the most reputable firms continued to provide the best and most secure content on their mobile platforms, backed up by licenses to prove that they adhere to the strict guidelines and regulations of the various jurisdictions. Top mobile casinos now incorporate the latest data encryption technology and have approval from independent watchdogs like eCOGRA. More payment methods Hundreds of payment methods have sprung up for mobile gaming users in the past few years. Big name operators like Bet365 Mobile and All Slots Mobile Casino now accept payments from all the major debit and credit cards, plus all the top e-wallets and other options already accepted online.
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Unibet Mobile Casino is readying to launch a £1 million media campaign, promoting the mobile casino brand. This exciting advertising initiative is set to kick off on 26 December 2012 and will be the first of its kind ever on UK television. The channels that will feature Unibet Mobile include Channel 4, Channel 5, Sky Sports, ESPN, E4, Dave, Watch, Sky Atlantic, Five USA, Five Star and Sky TV. The commercials showcase a blackjack player enjoying the skill-based card game in the back of a black taxi in London. Unbeknownst to the taxi driver, the passenger is fixated on his game, not the conversation with the cabby!Visit Online Casino Reports for a video of the Unibet commercial, on December 26. Mobile Gaming Gets a Boost with Unibet Casino Mobile gaming enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite games by navigating to Unibet, or texting Unibet to 60777. The ad agency, which created the exciting commercial was filmed through Asylum Films.Mobile gaming is fast ascending the rungs of casino gaming popularity, and ever-increasing numbers of players are turning to Unibet Mobile Casino for their thrills. The commercial itself was inspired from research of what men do when they've got some free time on their hands. Blackjack in the back of a black cab seemed to be the ideal choice. And Unibet's UK marketing manager was proud to showcase this casino product in a familiar environment. Players can pick and choose from a wide range of exclusive games including roulette, blackjack and top-notch slots attractions too. Mobile casino games include 34+ gaming titles with Gonzo's Quest, Thunderstruck, and Starburst in pole position!
The London Affiliate Conference is slated to take place on 7 February 2013. This prestigious conference is themed around 'From Russia with Love' and delegates will be treated to a 3 course meal, world-class entertainment and an atmosphere of merriment aplenty. Some 2500 - 2700 attendees are expected to participate in the online gambling affiliate industry conference. To date, 60% of the seats have already been reserved. About the iGB Affiliate Awards Conference The LAC of 2012 was a phenomenal success, with 2500 people attending. And now affiliates and industry delegates have an opportunity to converge on the 7th London Affiliate Conference in February 2013. The 4-day affair will take place from 7 February through 10 February 2013. Delegates will be treated to fantastic networking opportunities, exhibitions and conferences on the affiliate gambling industry. Organizers are hoping to reach a target of 2700 people for the 2013 conference. Online Casino Reports (OCR) features as one of the marketing partners of this grand affair. The Shortlist and Categories for the iGB Affiliate Awards Multiple categories for affiliate gambling sites have been designated. These include best affiliate for poker, bingo, sports, financial, casino and overall.. They also include the following: Best Affiliate Manager for casino, poker, sports, financial, bingo and overallBest Affiliate Program for casino, poker, sports, financial, bingo and overallBest Newcomer for affiliate programme and affiliateMost Improved Affiliate Program, Best iGaming affiliate network, Best Payment System and more A judging panel will evaluate each of the shortlist contenders in anticipation of selecting a final winner. An in-depth comparison of the nominees - based on their merits and performance - will be the order of the day. The integrity of the iGB awards will be upheld by industry-leading aficionados, judges and experts.
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This year was a huge year for online and mobile gambling, with a proliferation of new operators, products and technologies. It is impossible to know what will happen next year, but we took our best shot anyway and came up with four possible developments in 2013. Apple TV: Possible new avenue for online gambling Apple TV released the third generation of its device this year, bringing users digital content from the iTunes store and other platforms. Online gambling has yet to take off on these devices, but given that gambling on smartphones and devices is now so popular, Apple TVs (and similar devices) must be the next port of call. Windows 8 Release: New gaming technologies Windows 8 is the latest version of the Windows operating system, released earlier this year by Microsoft for use on personal computers. It remains to be seen how popular Windows 8 will be, but regardless there are already signs that the leading online casino and betting operators will be ready with new apps to supply demand. Blackberry 10: Mobile comeback on the horizon? BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is expected to release its latest BlackBerry 10 smartphone to the market in early 2013, and we expect that this could be the next big thing in mobile casinos. Should the new smartphone device prove popular, gambling operators will have no choice but to produce a compatible app. Amazon Phone This isn't confirmed yet, so we could easily put in our 2014 forecast, but nonetheless we thought it was worth mentioning. Amazon is rumored to be considering the launch of its own smartphone ("Kindle Fire Phone"), and as with the release of other major smartphones, the impact could be big for mobile gambling.
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