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London's Stamford Bridge sees home team Chelsea host Atletico Madrid for the second leg in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals tonight. Football fans are expecting much more from this match than the display given in Madrid a week ago, when the two teams parted with a boring nil-nil draw. Chelsea will feel safer at home but any goal scored by Atletico will give them a dangerous away advantage. Atletico will be more than keen to meet Real Madrid at the final, after Los Blancos thrashed reigning champion Bayern Munich yesterday at the Allianz. Atletico has shown in the past that it can handle knock out ties, having won the Europea League twice. Defensively, Atletico Madrid is having a great season, having conceded only one goal in four away games. In the La Liga they have displayed great performances, and they remain unbeaten in the Champions League this season so far. However it will not be an easy task to wipe out Chelsea at home. Jose Mourinhou's team has kept four consecutive clean sheets at home. The Blues will also be energized by their 0-2 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League which has turned the championship race around. Seeing that Atletico Madrid have only been beaten twice in their last fourteen European away games, Chelsea must shine tonight to secure a ticket to Lisbon. Bet Live Winner Sports will be covering tonight's intriguing match with live betting, offering some interesting betting market for punters. In full time result, Winner is offering 6/5 on Chelsea, 49/20 on Atletico Madrid and 9/4 for a draw. Over 86 betting markets include goals, half betting, player markets, corners and much more.
The easy access to gaming sites provided by Smartphones has contributed to a rise in gambling addiction, according to a new study.Of the 100,000 Irish young people (under 25) estimated to be suffering from gambling addiction in the study, an estimated 90 percent start gambling on a handheld device.Online Gaming AddictionBeyond the gambling compulsion, online gaming has been proven to be clinically addictive as well as on the rise among young people.According to the study, young people play up to eight hours of internet games per night, compounding the addictiveness and availability of online gambling in and of itself.Games as EscapeThe allure of escape is identified as the primary psychological motivation for addicts, a method of avoidance that fails to address the day to day problems in their lives.Destroying LivesIreland's largest addiction treatment centres, Aiseiri and Cuan Mhuire, have confirmed a steep rise in the number of people seeking help for gaming addictions overall.Earlier Prevention NeededThe primary source of concern is that these cases are being discovered after the fact:New addicts are increasing by 20% per year, and are already facing "financial destruction, marital breakdown or even prison for crimes like fraud to feed their habit," according to Paul Mullins of Aiseiri.The Self-Exclusion InterventionSo what is to be done to implement more preventative intervention?The Gaming and Leisure Association of Ireland (GLAI) offers a self-exclusion facility where people can indicate a problem and invoke an exclusion mechanism that cuts the user off from gaming immediately.This is a small step, but nonetheless apparently a step in the right direction, where acknowledgment of the increased convenience of Smartphones also brings with it increased susceptibility to the addictive dangers of gambling and online gaming.
Cherry Casino always highlights a number of the most popular games currently being played there, or the new titles that it has just launched. Currently, the Jokerizer slot game is being promoted. About JokerizerDeveloped by Yggdrasil Gaming, who are one of the newer software suppliers in the business, Jokerizer is a 5 reel slot with 10 paylines. Unusually, 5 of the lines pay from right to left, and 5 from left to right, while symbols are mainly of the traditional fruits, like Cherries, Lemons and Grapes, plus Stars, Bells and Sevens, all portrayed in a bright and colourful style.The Jokerizer symbol has some special features, with three of them appearing anywhere on the reels awarding players a Mystery Win and if they appeared horizontally or diagonally on adjacent reels, at least 6000 is guaranteed to be paid out. Also, following every win, players have the option to either collect the win, or enter the Jokerizer Mode, where just two of the symbols will create a win of between 20 and 6000. The Jokerizer Mode can be played for as long as desired, or until a Mystery Win of 1000 or greater is hit.Although there is no free spins round within this game, it still has a high Return to Player Ratio, and pays out lots of smaller wins as well as the featured larger ones. Jokerizer undoubtedly looks impressive with nicely animated graphics and smooth gameplay. About Yggdrasil GamingBased in Malta, Yggdrasil are a full service games developer, who have Lotto, Keno and Jackpot games, as well as a growing number of slots titles and Scratchcards in their portfolio. Although the range is still quite small, several online gaming companies have started to carry their games, with Cherry Casino being one of the main sites.
Last month, Senator Lindsey Graham and Rep. Jason Chaffetz introduced a bill that would restore America's Wire Act, which would ban most types of online gambling across the states, even those that have already legalized it. On April 29, ten conservative organizations signed a letter opposing the restoration of the Wire Act. They presented the letter to the top leaders of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. The letter stated that the restoration of the Wire Act would be a "a broad overreach by the federal government over matters reserved for the states," and approval of this bill would set a dangerous precedent of "internet censorship."Additionally, a federal ban on US gambling would leave the door wide open for offshore operators to continue targeting the American audience without offering any form of legal protection. This has also been the claim of the Poker Players Alliance, the American Gaming Association and the Coalition for Consumer and Online Protection.The groups that signed the letter include: Institute for Policy Innovation, Alliance for Freedom, Competitive Enterprise Institute, American Consumer Institute, Independent Women's Forum, Freedom Action, R Street Institute, FreedomWorks, Institute for Liberty and Taxpayer Protection Alliance.Also OpposedAlso opposed to the restoration of the Wire Act is the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS), which submitted a letter of opposition two weeks ago to Senators Patrick Leahy and Chuck Grassley and Representatives Bob Goodlatte and John Coneyrs.The letter stated, "This legislation, proposing to amend the Wire Act to prohibit transmission of wagering information for all types of gambling activities, including Internet gambling, would effectively preempt the states' historical ability to properly regulate gaming. It is our strong conviction, as legislators who chair and are members of the legislative committees that work diligently to develop sound public gaming policy, that states are the most appropriate entity to decide upon, and oversee, what kind of gaming should exist and what should not within their borders".
What Is Keno?Keno was undoubtedly started in China but its name has French and Latin roots meaning "five winning numbers". The game became extremely popular over the years and in 1866 it was one of the most played real money games in Houston, Texas having traveled across the globe. Keno most resembles a modern lottery game as there are 80 balls with numbers from 1-80 printed on them and during play the balls are selected by a number of methods to see who has won. There are a total of 20 balls drawn and once they have been selected it's only a matter of working out who the winners are.How to Play Online KenoMany fans of Bingo naturally enjoy playing Keno and there are now a huge number of online versions of Keno that can be found at the top online casinos in the industry. In the online versions players will see a Keno Card or Pay Card with 8 rows of 10 numbers each. Players will then mark off up to 20 numbers on the card but can just as easily mark off only 1. The different variations of the game may have players able to select up to 10, 12, or 15 numbers so check the rules before you bet. The numbers are selected using a random number generator which encompasses the utmost security and guarantee of randomness so it's just like the land version.To match only 1 number on the Keno card offers odds of 1 in 86.446 (1.15678605%) while taking it to the ultimate level and matching 20 numbers is much tougher with 1 in 3,535,316,142,212,173,800.000 odds. Matching all 20 is much like winning the lottery and the jackpots can grow to enormous sizes. Online Casinos with KenoOne of the online casinos that has a following of dedicated Keno players is bet365. This online casino offers a number of Keno variations and there are hundreds of players whom continue to return to try their lucky methods in attempts to win big jackpots.
When the Little Mermaid was first released back in 1989 it was an instant hit and won 2 Oscars and a plethora of other awards, nominations and not to mention the millions of dollars it made and continues to make up until today. It was only a matter of time until the hit classic was made into an online casino game and the developer that took it upon themselves to do so is BetSoft Gaming. Under the Sea Slot BetSoft created the PC/Mac version of their new game Under the Sea and it was received with rave reviews from players at BetSoft casinos but there were demands for a mobile version. BetSoft again answered the call and have recently released the new To-Go Mobile version of Under the Sea. The new mobile version is adapted to fit the small screens of mobile devices and tablets of all kinds including iOS, Android and other smart mobile devices. The HD-quality really comes through and the colors and creatures in the game are designed to wow. Throughout the game players will see the coral reef which is teeming with life and home to tropical fish and other sea creatures. What would a game based on the classic movie be without a beautiful mermaid? In this game she is the guard of the treasure players could win. Specs The game is a non-progressive 3D slot game encompassing 30 bet lines and 5 reels. The game is riddled with special features including a bonus game, wild symbol with a multiplier built-in, a scatter symbol and more. The reels harbor a number of underwater symbols including sunken treasure, sharks, pearls, clown fish, angel fish and more. The jackpot with this game is 2,000 coins and players can bet with as little as 0.02 up to a maximum 75.00 if the reels line up with the mermaid on each. Betsoft Games can be found at a number of online casinos and their new To-Go series of mobile slots and table games are designed for players on the move. The mobile series is one of the biggest offerings of mobile games in the industry and considering that they all come in HD quality it's easy to see why they are so popular.
You can tell a field has gone through enough for a sufficient amount of time to be considered something when you can write the annals of. Such is the world of online casinos. To millions of online casino players all around the world, it might seem trivial today that they can experience the best of this world's offerings like live dealers, huge jackpots and high-quality blockbuster-like video slots, but that was not always the case. The Beginning of Online Casinos (1994-2000) Online casinos' humble beginnings trace back to 1994.It was then when the island of Antigua and Barbuda became a major contributor to the birth of online casinos, when the Free Trade and Processing Zone Act was passed in its jurisdiction. The act allowed for the licensing and operation of casinos which wanted to function on the internet. When this step was done, the early online casinos needed games, something which was provided by the newly found Microgaming, remembered as one of the first online casino software developers. 1995 saw the creation of CryptoLogic which developed encrypted communication protocols to ensure secure financial transactions. From 1995 and until 2000, online casinos have expanded greatly, with the opening of additional licensing jurisdictions like The Kahnawake Gaming Commission. By the end of 1998 there were over 700 real-money online casinos in operation. The Online Betting Boom (2000-today) The dawn of the new millennium marked somewhat of an emerging golden era for online casinos. More and more games and progressive jackpots were introduced to the market, with online casinos and software companies traded on stock exchanges. By the millennium, online casinos were generating over $2.2 billion in revenues. With the offering of licenses by UK territories like Isle of Man, Alderney and Gibraltar, gambling went global in 2001 catering to around 8 million players in that year alone. 2003-2005 marked the setting up of 888.com and the company's registration of initial public offerings (ipos) alongside brands like partygaming and software developer Playtech. Regulation also advanced with the 2005 UK Gambling Act which presents Europe's most liberal gambling legislation. In the US, however, online casinos ran into some bad times with the admittance of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in 2006 which prohibited banks and credit card companies to process financial transactions for internet gambling sites; this drove many international operators out of the US market. Black Friday in April 2011 also sealed the deal for online poker rooms in the US. However, online gaming has returned to the USA in November 2013 with regulation in Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware with many other states looking closely at the process. Nowadays, online gaming is legalized in 85 countries contributing to a $35 billion industry. You can see an illustrated timeline of the history of online casinos in this comprehensive infographic put up by RightCasino. We would like to credit Right Casino for the content of this information.
One of the most important aspects of any online casino is its ability to ensure fair play. This means that all players who are playing the games have a fair chance of winning, and all card and number turnouts are randomly generated. Without any assurance or seal of fair play, players cannot be sure that their online casino is giving them their rightful chances of winning.Real Time Gaming and Random Number GeneratorSun Palace Casino is an example of an online casino that has an excellent implementation of fair play. They use Real Time Gaming (RTG), which is one the leading gaming software providers, and their Random Number Generator (RNG) operates continuously, ensuring that the system is fully functioning and operating fairly. RTG comes along with a Certificate of RNG from CDS (Technical Systems Testing), one of the most respected and reputable consultants in the online gaming business. CDSCDS performs RNG evaluations through a verified mathematical and statistical analysis, ensuring that RNG distributes numbers with sufficient non-predictably. In other words, CDS makes sure that the cards that are dealt in blackjack and poker come out randomly, and that the slots that appear on a player's screen also come up randomly, with no predetermined patterns.PayoutsPlayers should always make sure that their online casino's payout percentages are included in the system's fair play policy. At Sun Palace, the average payout percentage is reviewed on a monthly basis, which ensures the system's ongoing randomness and fairness.Transaction RecordsAny reputable online casino will maintain some sort of records of individual player's transactions, which means that players will be able to review their bets, withdrawals, etc. and make sure that all the numbers add up. Fraud ProtectionSun Palace's system uses the latest fraud protection technology to protect their players and the integrity of their transactions. With identity fraud on the rise, players should make sure to play at an online casino that guarantees proper fraud protection as part of their fair play policy.
It is a standard nowadays for online casinos to offer vast gaming collections composed of slots, table games, progressive jackpots, live dealers and other attractions which can deliver players hours of entertainment. Staying fresh with a new supply of games is of a high importance for online casinos, and with the influx of new game releases by the industry's many software developers, new games are constantly being added to online casino's gaming collections. Weekly New Games Online casinos usually keep players updated with their new game additions via news pages, newsletters and promotions. A prime example for such a casino is EUCasino. One of EUCasino's main traits is its weekly addition of new games every other Friday. Just last week, EUCasino launched five new games. Let's take a closer look. Star Trek Trilogy Trekkies are in for a treat with the addition of the Star Trek video slot trilogy from WMS Gaming. The trilogy consists of three episodes: Red Alert (I), Explore New Worlds (II) and Trouble With Tribbles (III). All three episodes consist of 5 reels and 25 paylines starring the original Enterprise crew with loved characters like Spock, Kirk and McCoy alongside wilds, scatters, freespins and special bonus screens which bring the popular franchise into life in its classic rendition. Wizard of Oz - Wicked Riches Another popular title from WMS, Wizard of Oz - Wicked Riches is a follow-up to Wizard of Oz - Ruby Slippers. A 5-reel, 30-payline video slot, Wicked Riches sees the return of the Wicked Witch and her flying monkeys to the Land of Oz, with freespins, scatters and the winged monkey expanding wild. Mega Nudge 8000 A 3-reel, 5-payline classic slot from SkillOnNet, Mega Nudge 8000 features the special Mega Nudge Mode which gives players a chance to win up to 8,000 credits
A huge announcement this week featured some very exciting gaming news. NextGen Gaming the Sydney, Australia-based slots studio subsidiary of NYX Gaming Group has been granted an exclusive licensing deal allowing for the creation of new slot games featuring Judge Dredd. From Crime Fighter to Slot Game Icon Since 1977 the Judge Dredd character has been a staple of the 2000 AD comic books. He has also branched out in several other media; graphic novels, video games, role-playing games and movies. Summer 2014 will herald the arrival of one of the world's most famous ‘law-makers' to the online gaming universe. Developed by NextGen Gaming and initially available exclusively via the NYX OGS platform, Judge Dredd will be making an unexpected but very welcome debut. Gaming Buzz Senior figures at NYX Gaming Group are extremely pleased with these recent developments and bullish about the potential of marrying such a well-known figure with slot games. Brand recognition is a huge impetus in such a competitive market and it's possible that NYX has pulled a rabbit out of the hat. Scott Smith, SVP Product at NYX Gaming Group said "We're proud to be working with one of the greatest comic characters of all time in bringing a multi-featured, richly branded gaming experience online (with Judge Dredd)". A Different Kind of Summer Blockbuster At the movie theaters we are used to the now tried and tested formula of summer blockbusters - big action, big explosions and big money. With the release of the Judge Dredd slot games it's just possible that NYX Gaming Group has really got one up on even the biggest movie studios.
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