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Betfair, one of the leading sports betting and casino sites in the world, has announced that it will be withdrawing its exchange betting product from the Austrian online gaming market. Betfair first received a license to operate in Austria nine years ago, in April 2005, and though they will cease operating their exchange product on July 14, their other gaming products and fixed-odds sportsbook will still be available in the country. Betfair's Current Business Strategy The reason for discontinuing the exchange product in Austria is unclear, and the Betfair spokesperson declined to comment. Some speculators think that this move is in line with Betfair's current strategy of concentrating solely on more profitable markets. Betfair has also recently withdrawn from Greece and Germany, more moves in line with its current strategy. There have also been reports that they are contemplating divesting its 50% stake in their Australian joint-venture with Crown Casino, as the company recently experienced its sixth loss within the past seven years. Recently, chief executive of Betfair, Breon Corcoran, said that the company is being managed in a more “sensible manner” than it has previously been. The proof of this is in the numbers: they have exceeded their cost-savings target of £30 million. About Betfair Betfair is a veteran in the world of online sports betting and gambling; launched in 1999, they have since then been committed to bringing customers the highest quality sports betting platform. Betfair revolutionized the online gaming market by creating an exchange which allows customers to bet against each other, as opposed to betting against a bookmaker. Today, Betfair's exchange processes more than seven million transactions a day, which is more than all of the European stock exchanges combined. The company currently has over 950,000 active customers, and holds gambling licences in Gibraltar, Malta, Spain, Italy, the United States and Australia.
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France and Germany have a long relationship against one another on the World Cup stage. They have met 25 times in the past with France winning 11, Germany winning 8 and 6 draws between them. Both teams have played incredible soccer so far in Brazil but they have also shown weaknesses that punters should consider if planning to bet on tonight's game. France and Germany have both been to the quarterfinals many times before and know the pressure they must contend with. Other than a small outbreak of influenza-like symptoms on the German side both teams are healthy and ready for tonight's game. Progba is said to be the next big thing for the mid-field position. He showed us why in his performance against Nigeria but he has also revealed that he is an incredibly tempermental player that needs to be controlled properly. France will need to attack the Germans early and hope for a goal in the first half and hold off the inevitable German offense. Germany's line-up is the dream of any coach in the world with such a diverse roster in which every name is incredible. Germany have shown that they should be taken as serious favorites for this tournament and could be in the Semi's if they play the type of game they are used to. Led by, well everyone, the team is really a threat for the Championship and are the favorites for tonight. World Cup Online Wagering bet365 sports is one of the leading online sportsbooks in the UK with customers all over the world. They have some of the best lines for the World Cup Quarterfinal match-ups before and during the games. Germany are favorites for tonight at 2.45 with France not far behind at 3.20. There are also Double Chance, Correct Score, Over/Under, and more lines available. It'll will be 4 long years until the next world cup and one of these teams could actually hoist the cup this year. Don't miss out so you can say you saw it live.
Millions of eyes will be set over to Fortaleza's 67,037 seat Castelao stadium as Brazil and Colombia meet for the World Cup quarter-final. These two teams have met before 14 times: Brazil won five times and Colombia won only once in 1991. While Brazil does seem to have the upper hand, the last four games have all ended in draws which works well for Colombia. Brazil Saved by the Woodwork (and Neymar) Despite a generally lackluster performance – the Selecao have made it so far. The thing is – much of the responsibility for getting to the quarter-finals lies on the shoulders of their star Neymar. Brazil failed to impress in the Round of 16 against Chile, and they were saved mainly due to Chile's weak penalty kicks and the woodwork. Yet, Brazil is still the winner of five World Cups, and is very keen on winning at home. Led by coach Felipe Scolari, a veteran of tournaments who also won the 2002 World Cup with Selecao, Brazil remains a strong favorite for today. Darling of the Tournament Colombia is justifiably considered the darling of this World Cup, having gotten to this point in the tournament with very convincing performance. Unlike Brazil, Colombia's players cooperate and work well together on the pitch, something which has also helped them get so far. It was also the excellent performances displayed by striker James Rodriguez who currently reigns at the tournament's top goalscorer charts with five goals to his name. Colombia scored eleven goals and conceded only two in their four World Cup matches so far, and they're climbing to the pitch "clean" today with no injuries or suspensions. Whatever happens at Castelao, this is surely going to be a very emotional game with two teams very eager to go the farthest in this tournament.
Casino revenues are dropping in Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Gaming Commission, numbers from 22 of the last 24 months reflect lower revenues when compared to the same months of the previous calendar year. Declining Revenues Force Physical Closures May 2014 intake shows a drop of $20 million statewide from the previous calendar year, a reduction rate of 10.6%. Land-based closure's such as Harrah's in June reflects decreased gaming revenue and employment opportunities that affect the local economy. State neighbor Louisiana also reports a bottoming out of gaming revenues. Regional Land-Based Competition Alabama native American outlets have had an effect on river and land-based physical casino competition in the gulf states, but less predictable gambling forecasts, and hopes, lie with the online gaming sector. Online State Task Force In response, Mississippi House Gaming Committee Chairman Richard Bennett has commissioned a task force for 2014 to examine the impact of online gaming on the small number of states that have already legalized and regulated online gaming. How Fed Legalized Online Gaming The national legislation which has opened the door for states' consideration is rooted in a 2011 US Justice Department ruling updating interstate betting ban contained in the Wire Act of 1961. The ruling clarified that said wire act only applied to a "sporting event or contest," and placed all other gambling activities, operations and services outside the scope of the act. This opened the door to online gaming as long as it does not include or offer sports betting in any way. In other words, the interstate betting ban contained in the Wire Act of 1961 was updated to apply only to sports betting, while other forms of betting were designated as falling outside the confines of the ban. Online Gaming Remedy It is hoped that the online gaming legislation will enable the state of Mississippi to get a grip on its struggling economy issue.
In a recent statement the founder and CEO of the Central Account Management System (CAMS), Matthew Katz said that the online gambling industry “is forcing a massive change in how the internet works.” When asked to elaborate he explained that when the internet was first created it was supposed to be something that was everywhere, not limited to borders. The very laws of online gambling require players to verify where they are and how old they are in order to play for real money. Big Brother With payment processing and player verification already huge business, the internet is forever changing from its initial no-borders ideals to one that knows exactly where you are, what you do, your age, your friend's names and of course your latest status update or tweet. This is a complete 360 degree switch from the anonymity and no validation necessary of old, to the completely transparent and validated present and future; all applicable by law. In the US there are now numerous States in talks for online gambling after Nevada and New Jersey have shown what a success it can be budget-wise. More and more states are attempting to follow suit like California, Mississippi, New York, Iowa, and Pennsylvania, which means millions of players across the legal states will be able to play. With more states on board, Katz thinks that it is only a matter of time before there is internet taxation in affect. There is little that can be done about staying off the grid while online unless you are a hacker or a special agent. The location of your computer or mobile device is essential for any kind of online gambling in the US and many other countries around the world.
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