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Online Gambling can be one of the most fun forms of entertainment that players from all over the world can enjoy at online casinos and other online gambling platforms. There are also countless brick-and-mortar gambling facilities that are of the most popular destinations on the globe. No matter where you play the first and most important thing to remember is that gambling is meant to be fun, thrilling and limited.Play ResponsiblyResponsible Gambling is something that should be the first thing on the minds of all players and they should be able to understand that gambling is a social activity for friends and family, gamblers should have a certain amount set for limits, the odds are always against you, and you should limit the time that you play any of the games. You should never be pressured into playing and when you choose to play, you can also choose to stop playing.There are many tools that have been created to endorse Responsible Gambling, but there are 6 tips that when followed and practiced will ensure you don't start down the spiral of problem gambling.Always Keep it Fun - Gambling is a form of entertainment and you should never feel the need to play.Keep Your Budget in Mind - Responsible players always have a budget in mind to prevent overspending.Timing is Key - You should always have an eye on the clock and know just for how long you've been playing and how much longer you'll be playing for.Quit When You Should - You cannot cover your losses by gambling, you should be able to quit when you wish. Play At Well-Known Operators - Make sure the online casino you are playing with has eCOGRA certification and that the brand is licensed.Always Check Yourself - Use tools like Playscan to understand and monitor your gambling habits.PlayscanPlayscan is a Responsible Gambling tool create so that players can follow their own gambling behavior so that they can keep track of their play and understand any problem areas they may be having with regards to their own personal gambling habits. We will continue to follow Playscan's operations as they continue to develop these incredible tools to help responsible gambling. Playscan is a terrific way for players to follow Responsible Gambling values and even improve their play in the future.
It has been announced that iGaming Business, a company that specializes in the publication of high level information to the iGaming world, has won the rights to publish the International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) magazine "European Gaming Lawyer." J. Kelly Duncan, President of IMGL and Partner at Jones Walker in New Orleans said, "We are dedicated to education and the exchange of professional information concerning all aspects of gaming law. Europe always has been a particularly significant part of our footprint which continues to grow in this important gaming market."European Gaming LawyerHe continued "Publishing magazines is one way that we accomplish our goals. The European Gaming Lawyer is one of our most important titles and always delivers high level, sector specific information that is needed in the ever changing global regulatory landscape. iGaming Business is an industry leader and we are excited to have them as our publishing partner." With a print and digital circulation of 25,000, European Gaming Lawyer is published bi-annually. The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) will see the release of the next issue this coming September. The head of iGaming Business, Alex Pratt added "We are thrilled to have secured the contract to publish IMGL's European Gaming Lawyer. IMGL is at the forefront of the latest developments in international gaming law and is the perfect partner for iGaming Business. We pride ourselves on providing independent, high quality news, information, analysis and data and the IMGL magazine European Gaming Lawyer certainly meets those objectives."
Recent sign-up player RJ got the welcome bonus of a lifetime when he opened an account at Red Flush Casino and won €35,000 - less than one hour after registering. Fruits of VictoryOn 10 July, just before 2pm, RJ decided to try out Red Flush. By 3pm that afternoon he had won the life-changing sum of €35,972.91. The game that the lucky German player won was Fruit Fiesta video slot. Created by the respected Microgaming brand in 2004, Fruit Fiesta is the 5 reel update of a beloved 3 reel classic slot of the same name, which was such a success that a new and improved version was created a few years later. The Fruit Fiesta video slot boasts 5 reels complete with Wild symbols, Scatters and Multipliers to make winning extra easy. Like the 3 reel Fruit Fiesta before it, the game's symbols consist of appetising and exotic fruits, including the iconic cherry symbol. Apart from having a whopping 15 paylines - way more than the original game's single payline - Fruit Fiesta's lavish, fruity progressive jackpot can payout anything from $800 to $100,000 to a lucky jackpot winner at a time. Other Big WinnersThere have been several other big winners at Red Flush Casino in recent months. Two lucky Canadian players won big in June - GR won CAD $86,855.09 on Treasure Nile and BN netted CAD $31,499.72 on Cashapillar. The biggest recent win occurred in May, however, when Mega Moolah paid out a monstrous €3 million to GL.
Since the 1970's Comic-Con or ComiCon has been connecting fans of comic books, sci-fi other genres loved by people all over the world. The most famous event is held annually in San Diego but there are now events held from the US all the way to India. Comic-Con has turned into a major event for the release of news regarding all things Marvel, DC, and Star Trek. At the latest event in California on Sunday the 21st, Avengers Director Joss Whedon announced that the new Avengers movie will be called the "Age of Ultron." The movie will begin filming in London in 2014 prior to its expected 2015 release. Ultron is a central villain well-known to fans of Avengers comic books and was an obvious choice for the second Avengers installment. Guardians of the GalaxyIn addition to the news of the new Avengers movie, one of the biggest and most thrilling Marvel sci-fi space action feature films ever to be released will be in theaters in 2014. Guardians of the Galaxy featuring Chris Pratt and Gamora beauty Zoe Saldana hits Hollywood in August 2014 and if you don't already know it is set in space where a jet pilot is stranded and must work to unite a team of super powered aliens to defeat a threat on the cosmos. These releases could mean big news for online casino game aficionados because of the success of the first round of Marvel slot games available at the best online casinos in the world. SkillOnNet was the first iGaming developer to create the famed Avengers slot, featuring multi-jackpots and many of the Avengers characters like the Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Iron Man played by Robert Downy Jr., and Nick Fury played by Samuel L. Jackson in the movie. The first Avengers game can be played at casinos like EU Casino and others running the incredible SkillOnNet platform. There is no doubt about it, Marvel means millions! Millions of fans and millions of dollars. Keep your eyes open for the Ultron online casino game and Guardians of the Galaxy slot that could pop on the market in no time.
With Sweden and Germany already safely through to one semi-final of the UEFA Women's Euro 2013 tournament, they will be joined in the final four by the winners of today's remaining quarter-finals: Norway v. Spain in Kalmar, and France v. Denmark in Linkoping. Norwegian coach Even Pellerud is expected to use the same lineup he used in the first two games of the tournament, despite bringing in six reserves for the 1-0 win over Germany at the end of the group stage. Spain, so used to dominating at every level of the men's game, go into the match in the unusual position of being underdogs. Danish coach Kenneth Heiner-Moller was under no illusions about the task facing his team against France, admitting to the press that Bruno Bini's Frenchwomen are "one of the best teams in Europe, if not the best." Denmark were the last team to advance from the group stage, but the quarter-finals are a clean slate. William Hill Sports is offering the following odds on Women's Euro title winner heading into today's games: France 6/4, Germany, Sweden 15/8, Norway 20/1, Spain 25/1, Denmark 33/1. Hill has enabled the full range of pre-match betting options on Norway v. Spain and France v. Denmark, including: match result, correct score, match handicaps, double chance (pick one team and the draw), half betting, 5 minute markets and more. As it has done throughout the European women's football championships, this leading online sportsbook will be bringing you all the remaining matches through live betting. Customers can place an in-play bet throughout the 90 minutes of tonight's matches (plus extra-time and penalties if they occur).
Unregulated gambling could assist terrorists, drug dealers, human traffickers and other organized crime elements to launder money, a bipartisan group of senators agreed at a subcommittee hearing last week. "US Behind Eight-ball" "What we have here is a free-for-all," Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) said at the hearing of the Senate's Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee hearing, the first meeting on the topic of online gambling since the states of Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware approved Internet gambling bills. A number of Democrat senators agreed with their Republican counterpart's contention that the federal government's failure to regulate online gambling encourages "money laundering, terrorism and drug trafficking." Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) was one of them, arguing that human traffickers and pornographers take advantage of legal uncertainties to shift money around through online casinos. Among those who argued for federal regulation were Fraternal Order of Police National President Chuck Canterbury and Washington attorney Jack Blum. Canterbury told the committee that "we're always behind the eight-ball on technology", adding: "local law enforcement won't be able to attack money laundering and terrorist activity with 50 separate state laws." Gambling Industry Applauds Senators The American Gaming Association applauded the Senate for bringing attention to the importance of effective regulation of online gambling. It said in a press release that reports suggest an "alarming number" of Americans spend billions of dollars annually on illegal Internet gambling made possible by foreign companies that fail to verify age and offer basic consumer protections. "Internet poker is a reality that is here to stay," said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association. "The question is whether Congress will ensure minimum regulatory standards of online poker, protect consumers, exclude bad actors from the American market and provide Native American tribes with an appropriate regulatory framework." Regulation on the Horizon Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Sen. Dean Heller (R-Nev.) have said they may introduce new legislation on online gambling this year. Reid and Sen. Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) drafted a bill last year to amend the Wire Act by regulating poker at a federal level and banning most other forms of online gambling. However, that bill was never introduced, and was criticized heavily by state lottery officials who feared that they wouldn't be able to sell their games over the Internet.
Software specialist in iGaming, Betsoft, recently lost its case against Bubble Group B.V., which operates under parent company, Sheriff Gaming. The case was heard in the Netherlands Court of Appeal because Betsoft took its case to a higher court after The Court of the First Instance found no fault with Bubble Group. Betsoft Accuses Bubble Group of IP Infringement Betsoft is sore at Bubble Group, saying its IP rights were infringed upon, and that Bubble Group copied Betsoft's gaming style, plus the look and feel of the games through Expandicon. Betsoft claims the zooming effect of Expandicon assisted Bubble Group in acquiring Betsoft information. Throughout the case, Betsoft never backed its facts with proof of infringement on Bubble Group's part. Court of Appeal looks at Source Codes The Court investigated Betsoft's suspicions via analyzing source codes. It could not find the evidence to support Betsoft, and Betsoft failed to provide evidence to back its claim. In addition, the Court addressed a report Betsoft had presented. The Court said the report was manipulated to favour Betsoft, and therefore, the claims were invalidated. In fact, the court ruled Betsoft should have never claimed infringement from the beginning. Sheriff Gaming CEO Responds to the Ruling The CEO of Sheriff Gaming, Stijn Flapper, said it plans to move forward and continue to demonstrate its innovative direction in 3D gaming. The CEO added the gaming company is licensed by Alderney Gambling Control Commission (AGCC), and its regulated markets are in Alderney, the Isle of Man and Malta. Bubble Group is said to be extremely pleased with the decision.
William Hill Sportsbook took over £200,000 worth of bets in the leadup to the royal baby's birth. We now know it is a boy, but speculation remains about what name Kate and William will bestow on the future king. Bookies Cash In Kate gave birth to a son on Sunday afternoon, defying the odds and the wishes of a majority of William Hill punters who were convinced by reports that a future princess was on the way. However, some punters took their gambles on a boy, including one from Austria who had staked £1000 at 11/10 on the arrival of a son. According to Hill, the amount of interest they saw in the royal baby has been "astounding", with over £200,000 worth of bets from more than 100 countries. For a market of this nature, they said, "those figures are beyond anything we could ever have imagined." Royal Baby Betting The royal baby betting is not over, with William Hill offering odds on a number of options, including: Baby to eventually play Premier League football: 1000/1 Which University he will attend: St Andrews 2/1, Cambridge, Oxford 3/1, Edinburgh 6/1, King's College London, University of Manchester 14/1, Durham 16/1, Exeter 20/1, Cardiff, York 25/1, Belfast 33/1. Godparents: Pippa Middleton, Prince Harry, evens, Thomas van Straubenzee 2/1, Eddie van Cutsem, Hugh van Cutsem or William van Cutsem 3/1, Earl Spencer 6/1, Zara Phillips 33/1, Mike Tindall 33/1, David Cameron 50/1, Boris Johnson 66/1, David Beckham or Victoria Beckham 250/1.
Full Tilt Poker is planning to expand and to offer a full out online casino gambling experience. Word of this expansion first surfaced on Online Poker Report as a rumor but was then confirmed in a statement made by The Rational Group, Full Tilt Poker's parent company.The statement promised "more gaming options with the same high quality player experience"; it was also assured that PokerStars, another of Rational Group's brands, will remain as-is. This might signal that the addition of casino games to Full Tilt Poker is considered an experiment by Rational Group. No timetable was given by the company for this planned expansion. A Return to the US Market It has been speculated that Full Tilt Poker's name will be changed, perhaps by the switching of "Poker" in its name to "Gaming". Among some of the possible reasons which were brought up trying to decipher this move by Rational Group was one that speculated Full Tilt Poker might try to target the US market which is slowly regulating online gambling. The online poker room already operated in the US before until the Black Friday indictments in April 2011; it still owes debts to many US players nowadays, an estimated collective $184 million. Are More Online Poker Rooms to Follow? Seeing that Full Tilt Poker is a very popular, esteemed and influential online poker room, this expansion brings up an interesting question: if this move will be deemed a success, will other online poker rooms go in Full Tilt Poker's footsteps?
Ireland's largest and most successful bookmaker Paddy Power has launched a brand new website. Members of the popular Irish online bookmaker will recognize a sharper color scheme on the website which has been comfortably placed in the middle of the screen in a firm manner; veteran members of the bookmaker might recognize some more subtle changes, but in any case the basic functionality of the website remains the same. The revamping of the site was orchestrated by the global marketing agency Landor. The popular online bookmaker has also recently announced it is looking into turning to Twitter and Facebook for the expansion of its online betting activity. Paddy Power - A Special Online BookmakerPaddy Power is known to be a special online bookmaker for being independent having no parent company at all; the company is listed on the Irish and UK stock exchanges. Paddy Power's distinctiveness also derives from the fact that it has stirred up controversies not once and not twice by putting up bets for things like the assassination of U.S. presidents and the extinction of animals. One of the latest episodes in the bookmaker's controversies was when Denmark national football team forward Nicklas Bendtner celebrated a goal by showing off a pair of Paddy Power underpants in Euro 2012. Big Money-Back Specials and Benefits for New Players Paddy Power is well known for its money back specials; it is offering new players who open an account and bet £10, an additional free bet of £20.
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