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Ewood Park sees home team Blackburn Rovers host Queens Park Rangers (QPR) for an interesting match which could affect the Sky Bet Championship League's top. QPR is positioned third in the table with 70 points composed of 20 wins, 10 draws and 10 losses. Harry Redknapp's team is currently 10 points away from Burnley in the second spot; if QPR wins all of their remaining matches in the following 6 game weeks. The Championship League's second position grants an automatic promotion to the Premier League, so QPR will indeed need to put do every effort to get as much points as they can. This in particular will be hard for QPR in Elwood Park today, if we look at the statistics. Blackburn is positioned eleventh in the table with 56 points composed of 14 wins, 14 draws and 12 losses. The last meeting between the two at Loftus Road last December concluded a goalless draw, and Blackburn remains unbeaten in the last seven meetings in all competitions. The last time QPR beat Blackburn at Elwood Park was back in October 1999. To rub salt in the wound for the West London club, in the past four meetings at Ewood Park Blackburn is unbeaten, having won the past three. Bet LiveWinner Sports is giving full coverage to all Sky Bet Championship League games taking place today, as well as this intriguing fixture. In full time result, Winner is offering 27/20 on Blackburn Rovers, 39/20 on QPR and 9/4 for a draw. Punters can try their luck in over 70 betting markets open for wagering including match result, goals, first/second half betting and more.
The US Powerball is one of the most-won lotteries in the world. It holds more top 20 largest lottery wins of all time than any other lottery game - a total of over $1.7 billion won in 2013 for first-prize winners. The draw has worked the same way since it began in 1992 as a 5-number, 1-Powerball pick, where the number range from 1-59 and the Powerball from 1-39, respectively. The Wednesday night draw for $80 million comes after the massive rollover from last week's draw in which no winner took home the goods. There were 4 Match 5 winners for a cool $1,000,000 from AR, NY, OR, TX but the grand prize is still growing. The numbers from the last draw were 11, 21, 26, 33, 34, and Powerball 29. Online Lottery TicketsThere has been a new advent in the world of lottery tickets in the form of online lottery tickets agents. This is a new way for players outside of the US to gain access to Powerball or Mega Millions, and players from the US to gain access to the EuroMillions and other lotteries around the world. Online lottery ticket agents, such as TheLotter, offer such services. Some of the jackpot winners have bought winning tickets through these sites. International players just need to find a reliable site they like and purchase their lottery ticket of choice.
Online casino software developer Microgaming has announced that it will add three new HTML5 mobile games to its portfolio this month: High Society, Hitman and Eagle's Wings. The games will be live with Microgaming and Quickfire operators active as of this Wednesday, April 9 th 2014. High Society High Society is a 5-reel, 25-paylines video slot themed around the lavish life of the rich and famous. The symbols consist of luxurious items such as glittering jewels, yachts and private planes which are associated with the lives of the plutocrats. Freespins can be triggered by hitting three, four or five symbols, and players can also pick their bonus of choice, choosing between Super Multiplier which grants up to 10x multiplier or Super Wild Reels adding up to three wild exclusive reels. HitmanHitman, one of Microgaming's most popular video slots featuring the feared and respected assassin Agent 47 from the popular computer game, has now made it to mobile. The game consists of 5 reels and 15 paylines, multi-levels and many winning opportunities. Freespins are triggered by landing three or more scatters; players are able to receive up to 18 freespins with a 2x multiplier. Eagle's Wings Eagle's Wings is a video slot with a unique theme, bringing the splendor of North America's landscape straight to the mobile device screen. Players spin the slot's 5-reels and 25-paylines which consist of North American wildlife. The slot's wild is the Eagle's Wings symbol which stacks across the reels to boost winnings. Three or more eagle scatters activate the Lucky Eagle bonus in which players can win up to 60 freespins with a 3x multiplier.
Microgaming has just announced its licensing agreement to develop two brand new online slots games: Game of Thrones and Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Game of Thrones Based on HBO's wildly popular television series, Microgaming's Game of Thrones slot will revolve around the show's intricate plot and intriguing themes, and will be released sometime in 2014. Roger Raatgever, CEO of Microgaming, commented, "We are incredibly excited to have signed a licensing agreement for Game of Thrones, a highly relevant and extremely popular show. We plan on taking all of the features of the small screen fantasy epic to create a masterpiece of a slot." Josh Goodstadt, Director of HBO Global Licensing, added, "We're thrilled to be working with Microgaming, a giant in its field, and we have every confidence that the show's active fan base will be very excited to find another new way to engage with the show." Terminator 2: Judgment Day Microgaming has created a 243-ways to win slot based on the classic movie Terminator 2; the game is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2014. Terminator 2 is included in the American Film Institutes' Top 10 science fiction films and is 35th on the list of The 500 Greatest Movies of All Time, ranked by Empire. Microgaming's slot game will offer a free spins feature, triggered by three or more Time Travel Orb symbols, as well as additional winning opportunities with T800 and T1000. Rand Marlis, president of Creative Licensing Corporation, which represents Studiocanal for Terminator 2 licensing, commented, "Microgaming has vast experience in licensing brands and we have every confidence that the Terminator 2 online slot will be a massive success. Working with Microgaming is a real pleasure and we look forward to a long-lasting and successful relationship."
Two of the biggest names in online gaming, Net Entertainment and bet365, have just signed an agreement that will take the online gaming world by storm. In their new partnership, Net Entertainment will offer a large selection of their Vegas games on the bet365 website, making them available to bet365's 7 million customers. The games will be able to be enjoyed on either PC or mobile, and will allow bet365 players to take advantage of Net Ent's characteristically smooth and lucrative games. Barn Krantz, Chief of GMO and MD at Net Entertainment Malta Ltd, commented on the partnership, "We are very excited and proud to realize the successful launch of our games on Vegas at bet365. I am positive that our innovative and exciting portfolio of best of breed games will be well received by bet365 and its players."About Net EntertainmentNet Entertainment is one of the leading suppliers of digital gaming systems, which are used by some of the most successful online gaming operators. Net Entertainment offers both a complete management platform as well as a full suite of high quality games. Net Entertainment is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm (NET-B). About bet365bet365 is the United Kingdom's largest bookmaker with over 7 million customers from around the world. Among some of bet365's offerings are Sports Betting, Financials, Casino, Poker, Games and Bingo. Perhaps most famous for their sportsbetting, bet365 provides coverage of Football, Horse Racing, Tennis, Cricket and Basketball, and offers incredible bonuses such as their Euro Soccer Bonus, Champions League Best Odds Guaranteed and more.
Football fans are up for thrills tonight as the Champions League quarter finals 2nd leg games take place. Yesterday both Chelsea and Real Madrid secured their spots in the semi-finals which will take place later this month. Now all that's left is to see tonight which two teams will make it to the semis. Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona Tonight we might just finally get a tie-breaker between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. The two teams met four times this season in all competitions, and all matches concluded with a draw; they're fighting for the La Liga crown as well. Even a 1-1 draw tonight will see Barcelona advance on aggregate score. Atletico Madrid's star striker Diego Costa is in question for the game, and Barca will still miss injured goalkeeper Victor Valdes, replaced by the competent Jose Manuel Pinto. Bayern Munich vs. Manchester United These teams have so much beef they could feed an entire colony of bears. Manchester United travels to Bayern's Allianz Arena tonight for a difficult match after managing to leave an impression on the reigning champions with a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Bayern will miss Bastian Schweinsteiger for his red card in the first leg, and United might miss Wayne Rooney for a toe injury. The Bavarians secured their Bundesliga championship and are considered favorites for tonight, but with the history of these two - you can never know. It's going to be a great game. Bet Live The Championship League quarter-finals present an excellent chance both to enjoy great football and wager on some exciting betting opportunities. Over at Winner Sports tonight punters can enjoy a full coverage of the games with a wide range of interesting betting markets and odds.
Fans of professional wrestling worldwide are grieving the death of one of sport's biggest legends, The Ultimate Warrior (James Brian Hellwig). Hellwig was one of the most iconic wrestlers in the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) throughout the mid 80s and early 90s. An unforgettable sight for everyone who witnessed him, his image became synonymous with the WWE on the same scale of his rival and colleague Hulk Hogan, whom he had some healthy feuds with. The Ultimate Warrior's death came just one day after he was inducted to the WWE Hall of Fame, marking his return to the company after 18 years of absence. The wrestler carried a chilling speech which led many to comment that it is almost as he felt what's to come. He said: "Every man's heart one day beats its final beat. His lungs breathe their final breath. And if what that man did in his life makes the blood pulse through the body of others and makes them believe deeper in something that's larger than life, then his essence, his spirit, will be immortalized by the storytellers". Hall of Fame Wrestlers Commemorated in Video Slots The WWE has produced quite a few memorable wrestlers, many of them passed away too young. One of these was Andre the Giant who holds a special place in the world of wrestling, a contemporary of Ultimate Warrior. Andre the Giant's legacy is brought to life in Microgaming's video slot dedicated to him. A 5-reel, 25-payline slot, Andre the Giant takes players back in time right to the classic wrestling rings of the 80s, with bonus screens displaying the big man in action. Interested players can find the Andre the Giant video slot at EuroSlots Casino.
With the legalization of online gambling in Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey, players will now be required to pay taxes on their winnings, going back to 2013. When online gambling was not regulated, players tended to play in offshore accounts, and thus avoided the radar of the IRS. But now that online gambling is legalized in these three states, the IRS has an easy way to track winnings, and to tax them. As of now, Nevada is the only state that does not have a data-sharing agreement with the IRS, but the federal government can easily deliver a summons to any of the state's regulated sites in order to track a player's winnings. Nevada's regulated gambling sites include Ultimate Poker, WSOP and Real Gaming. Russ Fox, a federally licensed tax practitioner in Las Vegas, commented, "Now if the IRS wants to get the records, they can," Fox said. "Those companies will be cooperating. They have to."Brad Polizzano, a New York tax and gaming attorney, said, "The IRS is in position to get the message out and make an example of some taxpayers who don't (pay taxes on Web gaming)."Who Will Be TaxedAny online winnings will be treated the same as winnings in a land-based casino; this means that in cash games, players must keep their own records. In tournaments, winnings are treated differently, and if players win a certain minimum, they must report their winnings on a W2-G tax form. Anyone who needs to report their winnings is automatically emailed a request for tax information, said Seth Palanksy, vice president of corporate communications for Caesars Interactive Entertainment Corp., which operates WSOP. Additionally, WSOP will not release the winnings until the player has provided them with the necessary information. Players do have the option of having the taxes withheld in advance, as opposed to having to deal with them later themselves.
Almost all the lottery tickets sold in the US are bought through convenience stores, gas stations, supermarkets and other designated retailers. With so many apps now available on mobile devices it was only a matter of time before one was created to potentially replace the role of these stores. He Who Shoutz Loudest A new partnership was announced between Shoutz an Austin, Texas start-up and the Mega Millions lottery, which will bring the game to its LotteryHUB mobile app - an ingenious system that alerts a user when their numbers come up. This is in direct competition with the Powerball lottery game - as each of the two largest companies now vies for an even larger slice of the $78bn-a-year U.S. lottery industry. A Level Playing Platform? The development of the app however, has not met with universal approval. The National Association of Convenience Stores argues that not only do lottery tickets themselves constitute a crucial revenue stream for small stores, but also the reliance on the associated customer traffic. Shoutz intends to take a percentage of the cost of a lottery ticket when using their app. Their aim is to provide people an easier way to buy their lottery tickets and check their numbers. An estimated $800m of lottery winnings per year remain unclaimed for multiple reasons and those who argue for ‘going digital' point to this as an obvious benefit.
It may be to instill a bit of uncertainty into the other teams heads but at a press conference earlier in the week, Antonio Conte was quoted in saying that Juventus are batting fatigue upon tonight's game against Olympique Lyonnais. Due to an extremely congested schedule, Coach Conte still thinks that his team is on track for a Serie A title but they are tired. Although Juventus sits atop the Serie A league, they have a very hard road ahead of them as the home team is looking for a win to advance to the Semi Finals of this years Europa League. Before losing last Sunday to Napoli 0-2, Juventus was on a 14 match unbeaten track in all competitions. "We were off-color," Conte said to the Gazzetta dello Sport regarding the loss to Napoli. "We are playing so many games right now and always with the same players due to injuries. "Most of my players are tired as they haven't had a chance to rest." Lyon on the other hand, has only 1 loss in the Europa League this year, 2-1 in the match with Viktoria Plzen in the last 16 which made no difference as the home team had already secured their place by winning on score 5-3. Lyon is desperately trying to get into 3rd place in the French Ligue 1 as a finish in 4th will not get them into the Champions League next year. They can however close a European return through the Coupe de la Ligue as they are set to meet Paris Saint-Germain mid April. Lines are Posted bet365 Sports has the visitors as obvious favorites for tonight's game by a difference of 1.33 to 10.00. A bet on the home team and a win could be a big payday with odds like that. During the game, bet365 will offer live in-play lines that change as the game unfolds.
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