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AGA Responds to New Gambling ProposalsPresident and CEO of the American Gaming Association Geoff Freeman has responded to the recent proposed draft 'Responsible Gaming Framework' from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. His comments criticise the Commission for not adopting some of the best practices that are currently in use."The Massachusetts Gaming Commission draft recommendations seem to value anecdote and inclination over proven science," said Freeman. "Not only are these proposals unlikely to aid vulnerable populations, they are likely to negatively impact the playing experience of the more than 97 percent of the Americans that gamble responsibly. We hope to have the opportunity to work with the Commission to meet our shared goal of protecting those in need."About the American Gaming AssociationThe AGA operates across the USA, and acts as a trade association for casino and gambling businesses that provide an estimated 332,000 jobs in the country. Their aim is to promote the industry in a positive way and protect their members interests, keeping this $37 billion a year concern in a healthy state. About the Massachusetts Gaming CommissionSet up following the 2011 signing of the Expanded Gaming Act, the declared mission of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is 'to create a fair, transparent, and participatory process for implementing the expanded gaming law.' With five full time commissioner's, their job is to oversee the regulations that could see 8 - 10,000 jobs across the state and $300 - 500 million in extra revenue each year. Local laws permit the licensing of three resort developments in different locations across the state of Massachusetts, plus a single dedicated slots facility.
Edinburgh's Tynecastle Stadium sees home team Heart of Midlothian host Aberdeen for a game that could prove crucial for the Hearts. At this point every game Hearts play is crucial if they want to get further themselves away from relegation. That will require them to win every single game they play now and to have St Mirren and Patrick Thistle lose their fixtures regularly. In other words, it'll be very difficult. Hearts are located at the bottom of the table, twelfth position with 9 points composed of 6 wins, 6 draws and 19 losses. They will however climb the pitch tonight fairly confident after beating Hibernian 2-0 at home last Sunday. But it won't be so easy to take three points as Hearts faces Aberdeen, currently positioned third in the table with 59 points composed of 18 wins, 5 draws and 8 loses. Funnily enough it was the Hearts who beat Aberdeen in their last two meetings, with the last being a 1-3 away victory for the Hearts over Aberdeen. That was however 5 months ago and many things have changed since. It'll be hard to see Heart of Midlothian climb out of their mishap now that we're in the Scottish Premiership's game week 32, but it's certain we're up for a good game tonight. Bet Live Winner Sports is offering live betting for tonight's game. In full time result Winner offers 9/2 on Heart of Midlothian, 4/7 on Aberdeen and 59/20 for a draw. Punters can wager on over 70 betting markets for this fixture including match result bets, goals, half betting, correct score, both teams to score and more.
From the creators of the Tarzan Slot comes a new themed online slot game based on the most successful Zombie television series ever created. Aristocrat Technologies introduces "The Walking Dead", a new slot based on the AMC television show with the same name. The Walking Dead is a popular weekly program that has a religious following. The show has turned out everything from video games, stuffed toys, slot machines and now an online slot. About the GameThroughout the game players will be able to see footage including unseen footage from the Walking Dead TV show that can be volatile in nature. The game itself is a penny slot with a maximum jackpot of $500,000. The game encompasses two different slot wheels. The CDC and the Atlanta wheels. For fans of the show, it is easy to understand why they chose Atlanta because of the obvious fact that the show is based there. The CDC, or Center for Disease Control, which has been present in past seasons of the show may play a major role in its future. There are many different bonuses available with the Walking Dead Slot including bonus rounds, free spins, multipliers and more. These are ways to increase ones payout and offers a number of additional ways to win in this game. The developer has made this as much like the show as could be. Themed around the shows main characters the game is definitely for true lovers of Zombie apocalypses or someone that wants to try a new game.Where to Find the Walking Dead SlotThere are a number of online casinos that offer Aristocrat technologies games, but we recommend players check out the new game at bet365 casino. About Aristocrat TechnologiesA subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited, one of the leading providers of both online and land based gaming products and solutions. Aristocrat software can be found on numerous online gambling platforms because of the fact that they are licensed by over 200 regulators. Their products can be found in over 90 countries worldwide and their diverse solutions include casino management systems and electronic gaming machines.
Neteller Returns to the USAThe recent changes to the online gambling laws in New Jersey have attracted many new players to casinos and Poker sites that focus on the local market. One problem that they faced however, was that credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard were not always accepted, but residents of the state now have another deposit option open to them.Seven years after a previous change in US laws forced them to cease operations in the country, Neteller has returned. Before they left up to 80% of all online gambling transactions worldwide were being processed by Neteller, and commenting on their return, analyst Ivor Jones of Numis Securities has said it's "another way to benefit from the growth of online gambling in the US where it is already a payment processor to several key operators." The Impact of NetellerWith credit card rejection rates of around 50% for MasterCard, and 35% for Visa, the return of Neteller will inevitably make it easier for locals to pay money into an online wagering site. This could help to boost player numbers in this new market, especially at sites like Caesars Casino, 888 Poker and WSOP that allow players to deposit from $10 to $5,000 using Neteller. At present, it is only possible to pay funds in using Neteller at New Jersey sites, but not withdraw. This must still be done using methods like bank draft or AHC. How Neteller WorksNeteller acts as a middleman between banks and casinos. Players open a Neteller account and fund it using bank transfers or credit/debit cards. The balance can then be transferred to an online gambling site, with payments usually credited to the account instantaneously.
The Premier League of Darts is well into an exciting season already and now in the 9th week of the year the favorites are pulling away from the rest of the pack but there are plenty of matches to be played and today is one of the most exciting. The world number 1 Michael van Gerwen from the Netherlands faces off against the world number 4 Simon Whitlock from Australia and bet365 is airing it live on their online sports betting platform. Bet Live bet365 Sports has posted a number of pre-match betting lines that interested punters can find right on their site including: van Gerwen to win outright 1.25, Whitlock to win outright 7.00, draw 7.00, Correct Leg Score, Score after number of legs and many more. Throughout the match, bet365 has something which they say makes the game a lot more exciting called Live In Play betting in which punters are able to bet on a number of live betting lines as the match unfolds. With in-play bets, punters are able to interactively bet on the match with each throw and each round. The match between these two top level players starts at 7:50pm local time and it can be seen live at bet365.
For gamblers in the USA, the month of March is considered a sort of superbowl for sports betting, and it is thus accordingly called "March Madness". The NCAA men's basketball tournament draws gamblers from coast to coast yearly. One of the most popular betting attractions is brackets, which have gamblers bet on how the whole tournament will play out In the state of Nevada alone, some $324 million in betting money was wagered on basketball in March 2013. But it's not just Nevada that's into the fray, as the betting spree makes a name for itself in the Midlands as well. Nebraska's Omaha is a case example. Therapists and gambling problem consultants report of a growth in patients asking for help, many post-gambling addicts among them. Warning Signs Tiffani Pinkerton, a gambling addiction prevention specialist with the Heartland Family Service non-profit social work agency, lists a few signs which could indicate the presence of a gambling addiction. These include lying about time, skipping activities, dropping old friends, failing relationships, declining job performance and the likes. While these symptoms can be attributed to many addictions, they are very common with gambling addicts and should be given attention especially with those with a history of gambling addiction. Combating Compulsive Gambling Gambling program coordinator at Heartland, Harlan Vogel, has laid out some strategies to combat and prevent compulsive gambling. Vogel advises that gamblers place thought-out wagers, not made out of emotion. Those wagering on bracket should discuss their picks and not hide them. If one feels he's getting over his head, he should get out altogether. Following this advice could prevent relapse and also serve as a good testimony for one's self discipline.
March Madness is the most prestigious tournament in the world of College Basketball and this year the action has been some of the best ever. Despite the high flying dunks, the amazing 3-point shooting and stunning displays of defense throughout the tournament there has been a shadow cast on the tournament due to the record setting volume of sports betting with online bookies.Just How Much is WageredIn a recent study it showed that in Nevada, Delaware, Montana, and Oregon the amount legally wagered on the NCAA tournament is around $90 million to $100 million. The sum is more-likely to be about $227 million. Illegally, the amount bet throughout March Madness is approximately $2.5 billion but last year a site that analyzes sports betting was quoted in saying that over $12 billion was bet on this tournament alone last year and the number this year would easily surpass that.Smart March Madness GamblingFor players who would like to legally bet on the final four, there are a number of online sportsbooks that accept bets for the NCAA March Madness Tournament. A few online sportsbooks that take legal bets from punters worldwide are 888Sports or Winner Sports.
New legislation was introduced to Congress last week that would restore the interpretation of the Wire Act that bans internet gambling; that interpretation was dismissed in 2011 by the Justice Department. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Senator Lindsey Graham (SC) and Dem. Senator Dianne Feinstein (CA) and would essentially outlaw the newly legislated online gambling of Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware, not to mention any other states considering legalizing online gambling. "It's not just about gaming; it's about the process," Graham said at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol last week. "The attorney general's office, in my view, made a huge legal misstep here." Graham contends that Congress, not the Justice Department, should have the final say on how to interpret the Wire Act.Graham's bill is supported by Sheldon Adelson and the Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling, who cite that internet gambling is a "strategic national threat" that can expose the United States to money laundering and fraud by terror groups.Opposition Dem. Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey believes that outlawing online gambling will simply drive the industry underground, and not eradicate it. "Blanket prohibition of Internet gaming will empower black-market operators at the expense of responsible states like New Jersey, which have invested in creating a secure Internet gaming structure." A spokeswoman for New Jersey's other senator, Democrat Cory Booker, commented, "Sen. Booker opposes this legislation because it would drive Internet gambling underground, where there are no protections for consumers and no measures to prevent minors from taking part."
Tonight's Euroleague basketball game is incredibly important for both CSKA Moscow and Galatasaray. On one hand, CSKA has already advanced but they are in a win for win battle with Real Madrid for top spot in Group F. On the other side of the court, Galatasaray needs a win to make the playoffs and playing at home tonight could be the game changer. The game promises to be emotional for Zoran Erceg, the power forward for Galatasaray, as he faces off against his former teammates. In the head-to-head battle, CSKA leads Galatasaray 2-1 but they will need to have a next to perfect game to defeat the Turkish team tonight.Injury reportPops Mensah-Bonsu for Galatasaray is out with a harsh knee injury, so the center spot will be split by Milan Macvan and Furkan Aldemir. CSKA is healthy going into this game but need their key players step up big time.You can expect the home team to play a tactical game as they know they can't let CSKA pull away so the score should be tight. Bet LiveTonight's game will be one of the most watched of the Euroleague this season and for interested betters, bet365 Sports is airing it live. According to the UK online sportsbook CSKA are the outright favorites by a huge differential of 1.070 to 9.50 respectively. They have also posted a number of point spread lines, special race to 20 points and more. Throughout the game, bet365 also has a number of live betting options that allow punters to bet on the game as it plays out.
This Friday night sees Leicester City host Sheffield Wednesday at the King Power Stadium to kick off the Sky Bet Championship's league game week 40. Leicester is currently leading the League table with 86 points composed of 26 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses, with Burnley being the only viable threat with 79 points on the second spot, seven points away. Leicester will be energized by their 0-2 away victory over Burnley last Saturday although a 2-2 draw against Wigan on Tuesday prevented them from going on a streak. Tonight Leicester climbs the pitch with an impressive streak of twenty unbeaten games. Taking the three points today will enlarge the gap between them and Burnley at the top. Sheffield Wednesday is positioned 14 in the table with 48 points composed of 12 wins, 12 draws and 15 losses. The team has done well for itself furthering itself away from the relegation zone, winning five out of nine of their last league games. However most wins came at home and their away outfit was less successful. It's hard to think of Sheffield posing a serious challenge to Leicester today, taking to mind the fact that this could be a decisive promotion match for the home team, their home outfit and spending attacking line-up. Leicester are the clear favorites for today's match. Bet Live Winner Sports is covering tonight's game with over 70 betting markets. In full time result, Winner is offering 4/9 on Leicester City, 6/1 on Sheffield Wednesday and 16/5 for a draw. Winner's other betting markets include match result, goals, first/second half bets, correct score, winning margin and more.
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