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World Cup history was written in blood yesterday in the Belo Horizonte stadium as Germany humiliated hosts Brazil with an unprecedented 7-1 defeat. Heartbreaking images of Brazilian fans shedding tears and leaving the stadium were seen as five German goals already flew into the Brazilian net just 29 minutes into the game. Broken Records Everywhere In one single game Germany managed to break a whole bunch of records, including: surpassing Brazil as the nation scoring the most goals in all World Cups with 223 goals to 221; becoming the first team to score 4 goals in six minutes and five under 29 minutes in a World Cup; Miroslav Klose became the top scorer in World Cup history surpassing Brazil's Ronaldo (16 goals to 15); surpassing Brazil as the team with most appearances in World Cup finals (8 to 7); and winning the biggest victory in World Cup Semi-Final history. The game has also made internet history: Twitter has reported that there were 35.6 million tweets about the game – the most ever for a single sports game. Darkest of Days for Brazilian Football It was 12 years ago in the South-Korea and Japan World Cup final when Brazil beat Germany 2-0, guided by current coach Felipe Scolari. Yesterday seemed like the culmination of many years of German conclusions made by that loss and others. It was the darkest of days for Brazilian football which now opens a clean sheet for a lot of rehabilitation work. The Germans didn't lose their head following the match, focusing on the final against the yet undecided rival on Sunday, as Thomas Muller put it: "We haven't reached our goal yet, we will put our foot to the floor once again and put our heart and souls into it to win this thing."
Betfair is launching an eyewear product called Google Glass that brings sports betting updates directly to the eyes of viewers. The item will be made available on a widespread basis over the coming months. This is one of a number of wearable products that Betfair is developing for release this year, incorporating Google Glass technology into current products as well as offering a specific ‘Glassware’ product. Google Glass Optimises Sports Bets Google Glass eyewear was launched in the UK for the first time two weeks ago, the first market release since its initial market entry into America over two years ago. In explaining to eGaming Review the timing and purpose of this new technological embrace by Betfair, Product Innovation Director Alex Deacon explained: “We have optimised our mobile web sports book to work on Google Glass and will launch it soon when we’re completely happy with it.” Deacon further described the new product as “a nice, slick device through which we can start sticking information up for Glassware-using customers – betting information, goal alerts, promos, market movers and so on.” First Public Viewing The first use of the new eyewear was displayed by Betfair's spokesman Barry Orr during the company's TV Show At the Races, providing viewers with a look at how the real-time betting feed looks to the user. This is a trial run which, if successful, would translate to a roll-out across the entire range of Betfair betting slots, including such prominent feeds as Morning Line on Channel 4, Sky Sports news and RTE Ireland. The Advantage of Google Glass This positions Orr as the primary industry source for odds updates: “TV viewers will now know that when they are listening to Betfair’s Barry Orr, they are listening to the most up to date odds and betting information available,” explains Deacon. The Betfair goal is all users will want to be like Barry, and put the Google Glasses on for themselves.
The US Powerball is reaching the stratosphere yet again boasting a prize pool worth an estimated $122 million for the Wednesday Night draw. This record setting US lottery is the second largest lottery game in the world and holds more top ten records for biggest first prize than any other lottery game. Wednesday Night's draw has already attracted millions of ticket buyers with hopes of waking up a new-found multi-millionaires. Ticket sales have been soaring for sometime now and it's not because of your local 7-11 or other lottery ticket retailer, rather due to online lottery ticket sales which can be purchased by both US and non-US citizens in regulated countries. Online lottery tickets are growing in popularity due to their convenience and ease of use. With online tickets there is no border that will stop you from playing the game you want to play and being able to claim a prize if you are a winner. Online lottery tickets have rewarded millions of dollars in cash prizes and even offer subscription services so you'll automatically be entered into the bi-weekly draw of your choice. Getting started To begin an online lottery campaign you'll need to select an online lottery ticket agent and there are a few quality names to choose from. The Lotter is a trusted and popular platform featuring a number of lotteries to choose from but do some research and choose for yourself. Registration is the same as with any online gambling platform, all it takes is your basic contact details, method of payment and your lucky numbers. To play Powerball all you need to do is select five numbers from 1-59 and a Powerball from 1-35. The last drawing of the US Powerball produced numbers: 24, 34, 36, 57, 58, and 11 which could help in your number selections for Wednesday Night.
Finalization on German online gaming licensing will take place in a referendum set for September. In the days and weeks leading up to the proceedings, the Hessian Ministry of Interior plans to present future licensee proposals. The licensing process for sports betting has been subject to extended and interminable delays, but the light is now visible at the end of the tunnel for the German bureaucratic process. This is because regulatory authorities in Germany have set dates beginning in September for handing down individual decisions on a case by case basis to previous applicants. Proposal to be Submitted in the Coming Weeks eGaming Review has learned that the Hessian Ministry of the Interior is to present the proposals to the German Gambling Council, comprised of the gambling regulation directors of each German state in the later weeks of this month and earlier weeks of August. Swift decisions in December are expected. Licenses Still Have Hurdles The actual issuance of licenses may still take longer, mainly due to the expected contentiousness of applicants to any denials after this long wait. In effect, most all rejected applicants are expected to appeal the result, which would likely delay German government sanctioning of online gambling activity further. The process itself has been oft-criticized, experiencing delays rooted to the filing of complaints by domestic operators about the lack of transparency in the process. That complaint emanates from the fact that the German regulatory body still has yet to publish licensing criteria. German Government Lagging The German government just recently missed a deadline to submit a report to the EU regarding the progress of online gamin legislation legislation, but so far no information or reports exist regarding submissions of said guidelines. The lack of information has resulted in pressure on the EC to launch so-called infringement proceedings against Germany, which legal experts still view as an ultimately unlikely scenario. Catch-Up Time One way or another, the German government has to find a way to unglue its legislation on online gaming in order to reap the inherent revenue benefits of online gaming regulation sooner rather than later. Finalization on German online gaming licensing will take place in a referendum set for September. In the days and weeks leading up to the proceedings, the Hessia Ministry of Interior plans to present future licensee proposals.
So it’s baking hot outside, and the summer holidays are here. Some people are out on the beach, but for those of us quieter ones who prefer staying inside air-conditioning and avoid getting sun burnt, Golden Rivieria has just released 3 new games for mobile. Promising to transport players to distant lands, Golden Rivieria’s new games are Kathmandu, The Grand Journey, and Summer Time – and with these slots’ amazing jackpots, they might really buy your next vacation. Kathmandu Enjoy the breathtaking landscape and wonder of Nepal. This 5reel, 9 payline slot has plenty of wilds, extra wilds, free spins, a mystery multiplier, plus a gamble feature, all waiting to be discovered. This game will send you to seventh heaven. The Grand Journey For the time travelers, this 5 reel, 30 payline game will bring you dinosaurs, saber tooth tigers, and an exhilarating Multiplier Trail. Definitely not one for the faint hearted as The Grand Journey will blow your socks off with its exciting payouts! Summer Time The hot game of this hot season. Get ready for crazy jackpots – there is a 50 000 jackpot in the base game. This 5 reel game is packed with wilds, scatters and free spins. Add a Gamble feature that can 2x or 4x your winnings, Summer Time is simply a must-play. Players new to Golden Riviera get to start off with an extra boost too – there’s a 3 tier welcome bonus worth $1400 on signing up. Mobile gaming has become extremely popular in the last few years, thanks to the comfort and convenience it offers. Players can check in for some quick action to relax wherever they are. These games are part of Golden Riviera’s mobile collection – they’re designed for the smaller screen of a smartphone or tablet, meaning you can play these games wherever you roam!
The game we all secretly knew was coming is finally here, and for Argentina and Holland it means they are one win away for a shot at the World Cup Championship. The stage is set for Goliath to take on Goliath as both teams could easily be argued as the best in the world on any given day. Having the best players in the world - Messi for Argentina, Robben/Van Persie/Sneijder for the Netherlands - should make for a thrilling match. Road to the Final Holland have been spectacular throughout the World Cup aside from a few lack-luster, albeit winning performances. They handled all teams with ease up until the Quarter Finals in which they met Costa Rica, a team that could have been dubbed the "Giant Killer" had they beat Holland in the heart-wrenching penalty shoot-out after a hard fought 120 minutes. Watching the game was like witnessing a "how-to-control-a-game" clinic put on by the Netherlands but the outstanding performance by Costa Rican Goalie Keylor Navas stopping the barrage of shots from Robben, Sneijder and Van Persie from early-on. He won Man of the Match which should give insight as to just how many shots were fired at him, many from close range at top speed. The Netherlands looked excellent but needed penalty shots to seal the deal which they did in style and a quick goalie substitute just before the end of extra time. Argentina started the World Cup as "Messi and the Gang" but in the last couple performances the rest of the roster has begun to shine. It was Gonzalo Higuain that netted the winner in the 8th minute of play which proved to be enough as they held Belgium to a scoreless Quarter Final to move to the Semi's. They are now listed as outright favorites to win the World Cup (bet365-3.50) but have their toughest game so far tonight and need a huge performance from the entire team tonight. Who will hold up for tonight's World Cup semi-final? It's a toss-up, and we'll be glued to the tv like the rest of the world.
Sao Paulo's Arena Corinthians stadium is the venue for today's World Cup semi-final between the Netherlands and Argentina (9pm UK time). The two teams met in the 1978 World Cup Final when Argentina beat the Oranje 3-1 after extra time. However, tonight is a different story as the Dutch have been presenting some excellent football in this tourney while Argentina was mainly a one-man Messi show. Special Betting Markets on Messi and van Persie While it's hard to anticipate anything similar to yesterday's game between Germany and Brazil, today's game creates some very interesting betting markets, especially due to the big goalscorers on both sides, Robin van Persie and Lionel Messi. Winner Sports is offering 16 special markets on these two with bets like being shown a card and scoring an own goal down to the very specific ones like scoring with the right or left foot, scoring with a header and many other scenarios. The headline market pits these two one against the other, giving 9/4 to Messi to outscore van Persie and 4/1 for van Persie to do the same thing – odds for a draw stand on 13/20. Pre-Match and In-Play Bets Apart from these special betting opportunities, Winner's got over 125 betting markets for tonight including many pre-match bets like correct score, Asian handicap variations, winning margin and the likes. Punters can up the ante with extra time and penalty bets in case the game doesn't conclude in 90 minutes. In "to qualify" bets, Netherlands stand on 6/5 while Argentina is given 4/6. Winner's traditional full time result bet offers 21/10 on Netherlands, 29/20 on Argentina and 11/5 for a draw. If you could think of a betting market – it's probably there tonight. Get to Winner now and double your fun in this exciting game!
Net Entertainment (NetEnt) is responsible for developing some of the most popular online slots in the industry, including blockbuster titles such as Jack Hammer 2, Aliens, Blood Suckers, and Scarface. Winner Casino has decided to expand its gaming selection by adding some popular NetEnt games to its catalogue. Two of the standout names are Gonzo’s Quest and Starburst, both of which are outlined below.Join Gonzo’s QuestBrand new to Winner Casino is Gonzo’s Quest, a video slot featuring an explorer searching for El Dorado – the legendary lost city of gold. After an impressive intro video, the 3D slot plunges the player deep into the stifling South American jungle to start the quest for the lost gold.Design-wise, the slot is of a relatively standard five-reel construction. And with three symbols displayed on each reel, the game can display 15 in total. Gonzo’s Quest features a total of 20 paylines, with payouts coming with three or more of the same symbol. It’s tough to find fault with such an imaginative game as this one.Shine Bright with StarburstStarburst is easily one of the best-known games to be developed by NetEnt. The visuals are rather understated but impressively executed, nonetheless. The glittering gems on the screen really do catch the eye.The slot consists of five reels and up to ten paylines can be activated. One of the most lucrative features of the slot is that the Starburst wild symbol will let you win in both directions across paylines. But aside from the wild symbol, Starburst is lacking a bonus round.Where to Find ThemRight now, the new NetEnt games can be found in the Vegas and Games tabs of Winner Casino. But give it a little time and we also expect them to be added to the slots tab.
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