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Salvador's Arena Fonte Nova sees a tough Round of 16 fight tonight as Belgium meets the USA at 9pm UK time. Belgium Aiming High While the Belgians did finish on top of their group with the full amount of points, they didn't sweep the field and knock spectators off their feet like expected. However they did do enough to win all games against Algeria, South Korea and Russia and that's what counts at the end of the day. Today the Belgians will have to step up their game as they face a sturdy American competitor, eager to make this World Cup count. Look for performance by players like Mertens, Origi, Lukaku and Eden Hazard who seems to be improving his game with every match. USA Must Improve The American national team emerged from one of this World Cup's most difficult groups also called the group of death. In practice, the USA won only one group game against Ghana (2-1), but the weak Portugal with which the Americans dramatically drew with was enough to help coach Jurgen Klinsmann's men to qualify. In the 1-0 loss to Germany, the USA gave a very dry display and they'll be looking to improve their game today – they have to if they want the quarter. Look for counter-attacks with playmakers like Dempsey, Zusi and Jones. In-play Betting As always, Winner Sports will be covering tonight's Round of 16 game live with in-play bets punters can place as the game unfolds. In full time result at the end of 90 minutes, Winner has 19/20 on Belgium, 17/5 on the USA and 23/10 for a draw. There are over 118 betting markets for the game including penalties and overtime in case the game won't be decided in 90 minutes. Don't miss out on this thriller!
A new deal that was agreed upon recently between Winner and Playtech has been making quite a lot of noise recently. It has been a long time in the making but finally Winner will be using Playtech's all-new multi-balance wallet as part of their Information Management System (IMS) offering.Winner WalletWith the new system, Winner will eliminate the need for multiple accounts according to product allowing players the chance to enjoy casino, bingo, sports or poker without needing to leave one place. The IMS platform by Playtech gives operators like Winner the opportunity to track gaming activity using a single back-end giving a much clearer picture of players' gaming habits and financials. “We are very proud to launch the new wallet with Winner,” related Tony Khatskevich, Playtech’s VP of cross products. “It provides operators with a holistic view which allows them to execute more targeted marketing efforts and an avenue to cross-sell across products and games. I am sure Winner will benefit from this wallet in maximizing their player value.”Winner's wallet model encompasses the ability for players to transfer funds within games and different products which will create major breakthroughs in cross-sell marketing including Free-Spin Bonuses and more. Now that Winner will get the comprehensive financial view and will drastically improve their promotions of games and other offerings. Everyone BenefitsPlaytech is one of the world's leading software developers and Winner is one of the biggest online gaming operators so a partnership seems natural. By boosting Winner's chances for transparency, Playtech has given them a chance to see the full scope of things which is the difference between 1st and 2nd place in the highly competitive online gambling industry.
Ultimate Gaming is enhancing its internet gambling offerings with new features for Ultimate Poker and Ultimate Casino to keep current with regulated US markets. Locating Players Optimized The so-called “geolocation” process for players in Nevada and New Jersey has been optimized, providing improved technology for linking Ultimate with users who seek their gaming services in the states where online gaming is legal. To this end, the WiFi serves in Nevada and New Jersey have been strengthened accordingly. Mobile Free Online Play The fundamental new capability afforded Nevada and New Jersey players is the ability for Nevada Players to access Ultimate Poker via Wi-Fi without using their mobile phones, while those in New Jersey now will be able to access Ultimate Casino without their phones. New Games and Features Ultimate has expanded its general Ultimate Casino offerings by adding 25 new games from Amaya. Further, Ultimate is also offering a new mobile application to IOS users. New Ultimate Poker services include specific features: one is “hand history,” which provides players with a direct window to previous hand screen shots; another is “time bank,” which allows players to increase time allotted for in-game decision-making. New Windows Further new Ultimate Poker features include color coding opponents; re-buy and add-on displays visible in the virtual lobbies of casino tournaments, and an auto bonusing feature which provides, tracks, and pays out bonuses in real-time, according to user preferences and settings. Still more added features include waitlists that are already live in Nevada and launching soon in New Jersey, where players can deposit and cash out using the Ultimate Prepaid Credit Card, a feature which is currently being added for Nevada players. Ultimate-ly Sound Strategy As Ultimate Gaming CEO Tobin Prior confirms, these measures all all consistent with Ultimate gaming's strategic goal of “responding to customer needs” and “improving the online gaming experience” for all users. Of course, effectively implemented, and fully compliant, these enhancements will also translate to more profits and more organizational sustainability for Ultimate.
With the knockout round in full swing the passion for soccer is greater than ever. Hundreds of millions of viewers have tuned in to each and every game to cheer for their favorite team throughout 90 minutes (and overtime/penalty shots). There have been many new casino games released with soccer themes paying homage to the World Cup in attempts to capitalize on the best tournament in soccer. One of the newest releases to hit the industry has been developed by Top Game Technology one of the most dynamic and innovative companies in the game. The Religion of Champions - Brazil is the game in question and it is designed to keep soccer fans entertained before and after the World Cup matches. Game Specs The new game has 5 reels with 20 paylines setup on Brazilian soccer-themed background. Religion of Champions - Brazil is the perfect game for the soccer enthusiast or die-hard fan as every aspect of soccer has been part of the design. There are a number of Wild Symbols, a Most Valuable Player Free Spins Round featuring one of the stars straight off the pitch and much more. The soundtrack to this game is like you're inside of a World Cup stadium singing with the crowds in Brazil giving a realistic and adrenaline rich online experience. Where to Play Rich Casino offers players the chance to play a long list of Top Game Technology titles. Players looking for a classic experience with innovative games and top technology will be content at Rich Casino. There are a number of bonuses and promotions on offer for both new and existing players making the casino a desirable online gambling destination.
Wimbledon 2014 has already had its share of surprises with the Williams sisters getting knocked out on the third rounds of the women's matches, and Rafa Nadal beaten on the Round of 16 by the Nick Kyrgios from Australia, a rather anonymous player only 19 years of age, ranked 144th in the world currently. Today, the action continues in the All England Club at Wimbledon as the quarter-finals are set to take place with some really interesting matches, which could also bring about a mouth-watering clash between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic in the semis. Murray-Dimitrov (13:15 UK time) The No. 5 Murray meets the 23 year old Grigor Dimitrov from Bulgaria, currently ranked 13. A hyped player, there is talk of Dimitrov's potential to shock and take a grand slam at his young age. His straight set win over Argentina's Leonardo Mayer on Monday was brilliant, and in a sense it seems that Murray has more to lose here than the promising Bulgarian. Djokovic-Cilic (13:15) At the same time, Novak Djokovic (No. 2) and Marin Cilic from Croatia (No. 29) will be fighting for another ticket to the semi-final. Cilic looked terrific so far beating his competition Jeremy Chardy in three sets on Monday and as Djokovic put it himself, Cilic has nothing to lose so Novak looks at a tough match. Federer-Wawrinka (14:45) It's an all-Swiss quarter-final as Roger Federer (No. 4) and Stan Wawrinka (No. 3) meet. Wawrinka beat Federer in the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters back in April, but Wimbledon is a whole different story. Except this to be a cracker. Bet Live Winner Sports will be covering all of today's games with match winner bets, totals, handicaps and set betting. Don't miss out on the world's best Tennis today with a spicy wager!
The strengthened legislation, introduced by Canada's Minister of Finance in February to the 2014 Canadian federal budget, was intended to bring Canada federal compliance in accordance with international standards. Further legislation was introduced at the end of March, Bill C-31 of the Economic Action Plan, to introduce further provisions heightening compliance. Virtual Currency Proposed measures included in the amendment include bringing individuals engaged in virtual currency under the jurisdiction of the Act (Bitcoin, etc.), and all individuals or businesses not based in Canada who serve Canadian users/customers using virtual currency. Online Casino Jurisdiction Includes Information Sharing “Online casinos” are specifically mentioned as falling under the new jurisdiction of the scope of the Act. The Act also cites private policies regarding the sharing of information, which has the most direct relation to the anti-terrorism and anti-money laundering rationales, regulating “...the exchange of information between certain reporting entities and their affiliates (including both domestic/foreign affiliates), for the purpose of detecting/deterring money laundering offences or terrorist activity financing offences or for the purpose of assessing the risk of such an offence.” Tracking Foreign Transactions This is not a questioning of the integrity of casinos, but a regulatory measure to track the ultimate origins and destination of monies exchanged online, with particular vigilance for foreign transactions, which any non-Canadian casino operating in Canada or serving Canadians represents. Discretionary Power for Finance Ministry The Act also includes what it calls a “discretionary power” for the Minister of Finance, which empowers the Minister to directly direct any entity operating under the act to provide whatever information the Ministry request or bring their operations into further compliance as directed by the authority that the Finance Ministry represents. Online Casinos: Comply and Enjoy Revenues These new laws, which include further reporting regulations, put the onus on all online casinos to familiarize themselves with the new responsibilities that they will be subject to in accordance with the tenets of this new legislation.The good thing is that this small adjustment required on the part of casinos will lead to unfettered and unobstructed service of the Canadian population, and the protection of the Canadian government to operate freely in delivering the online gaming market to as wide a Canadian base as possible.
Live Dealer Blackjack was a breakthrough in the online casino industry and was accepted by millions of eager players who did not like playing against a computer. Games were developed using the most modern live streaming technology and various themes began to arise, such as using Playboy models for dealers. The newest advent to the live casino game roster is a revolutionary product by Bodog called Zone21, and they are convinced that players will have never seen anything like it.Zone21 PremierBack in April 2014, Bodog released a high-speed version of Baccarat appealing to millions of Asian players around the world and gaining ground in the Western market. Blackjack is the #1 game in the West, but live online versions have had a major problem not being able to provide service to a large amount of players simultaneously. Zone21 will be the game that changes the standard with the capabilities of hosting many players at the same time.“Our research suggests that online Blackjack players get more frustrated by not being able to play at all than by the ‘purity’ of the game itself. To us Zone21 is the nearest we can make the product while allowing everybody, not just a select few, to play," stated game creator and Product Director at Bodog Casino, Bill Hu. How it WorksThe game is more a shared Blackjack game in which the dealer deals the initial cards and one of the player hands is shared by everyone as well as a House hand with the usual hole card. If a Blackjack is hit the round ends. The player decides what to do and if playing the dealer deals a card. If a player hits 21, gets 6 total cards or busts, it's all over. The dealer continues to deal to his/herself until a soft or hard 17 is hit or he/she busts.The game has already received rave reviews and it could be a foreshadow into how the game of Blackjack is played.
When it comes to 3D slot developers no one is quite close to BetSoftGaming. They have been a key player in the way casino games are created nowadays with the ability to pinpoint what players will love. The newest game release by BetSoft is the mobile version of their beloved SugarPop. Sweet as Sugar ToGo The game was originally released for online play close to the end of 2013 and from the first day it looked like a success. It turns out that the demand for a mobile version was immense and BetSoft rose to the occasion releasing the ToGo version recently. The game is designed to fit iPhone, Android and Windows Phone devices including tablets. There are 5 different in-game worlds to play and a total of 25 different levels. In a recent quote, Anthony Locke the Head of Product Development at BetSoft said this mobile SugerPop game is "unmatched!" He continued, “Bringing it to handheld devices has pushed the limits of HTML5, in accordance with our mission to develop the most cutting edge iGaming content available in the market today.” Sugerpop is set up as a 5x5 grid of cascading reels with chances to speed through levels by earning points. There are even additional prizes up for grabs by matching patterns in the slots. With a large first prize and incredible animations on every reel, there is no reason why Sugerpop ToGo shouldn't be a success. The online version is already a classic and the mobile version should reach legendary status too. Keep your eyes peeled for Sugerpop by BetSoftGaming.
The Social Democrat Party of the Netherlands government is threatening to withdraw support for legalization of online gambling if a 29% tax rate threshold is not met. Tax Rate for Online Operators A Parliamentary disagreement over the tax rate for remote online operators is holding up approval and regulation of online gaming in the Netherlands. The country's Social Democratic party is opposing the current tax proposal of 20% of gross gaming revenue for online gambling, a figure 9% lower than the 29% rate that currently exists for land-based operators including Holland Casino. Penalizing Land-Based Operators Labour MP Mei Li Vos voiced disapproval with the lower tax rate for online operations, calling them “unacceptable” because they encourage consumer preferences for online products, leaving land-based providers unfairly penalized. Uniform Tax Proposal For this reason, Vos further asserted that online products in general should be taxed at the same rate as offline products, with the proposed gaming rate increasing across the board to 29%. A uniform tax rate would break with Dutch regulation tradition, as the Netherlands currently imposes different rates across its gambling sector. Further, all national lotteries are already required to donate 40% of their gross revenues from gaming to charitable and sports organizations. 29% Unrealistic A source familiar with the negotiations told eGaming Review this morning that the 29% rate is unrealistic and would cause more problems than it would solve, increasing black market activity instead of quelling it, as the legislation intended. 10% Realistic The debate clashes with more pragmatic business sense discussed among gaming operators at the Gaming Holland conference this week, where lowering the tax to a more realistic 10% was being discussed. Gaming operators such as Paddy Power have previously expressed the likelihood that current tax proposals in the Netherlands would discourage they and other operators from entering the Dutch market completely. Launch Delayed The clash between the two leading parties of the Dutch Parliament's ruling coalition almost certainly assures that the opening of the Dutch market will not meet is target date of Q1 2015.
With the World Cup casting a shadow on sports everywhere it is sometimes easy to forget the number of unbelievable professional sports currently being played. There is Wimbledon in the UK, Golf tournaments, soccer leagues and one of the biggest professional Volleyball tournament of the season currently underway. The FIVB or Federation International of Volleyball is the professional league encompassing the best teams and star players around the world. The current Inter Continental stage of the World League kicks off with tonight's game Italy vs Brazil in what should be high flying, heavy hitting men's volleyball. Brazil and Italy have been playing their hearts out since the beginning of the group 1 stage of the world league tournament. Italy is now in second place just behind Iran in Group A with Brazil just behind them in 3rd. Brazil however can win on any given day and bet365 have already posted them as favorites for the game at 1.70 while the Italians are at 2.05. The odd differential is slim and the game could go either way making online Volleyball betting so exciting. Live In-Play Betting For interested punters, bet365 has a great selection of live in-play bets available for a number of the games. These are lines that pop up as the game is played giving an interactive and adrenaline-infused feeling to punters. It could be anything like next point, game winner, or something else. This world class tournament runs until the end of July and the games are fast, fun to watch and could be profitable pending the right bet is made.
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