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This World Cup has been one of the best in recent history. The games just had a bit more than other tournaments, and we have seen some of the most unforgettable moments in sports history. Big stories included Uruguay's Luis Suarez biting incident of Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini and Neymar's unfortunate broken vertebrae that left the Brazilian team broken against an unstoppable Germany. For fans interested in betting on the games, many sports books offer odds and in-play betting. bet365 Sports has been covering each and every game from the group stage to the knockout rounds and each of the finals. They offer some of the most attractive lines than any other online sportsbook. The famed UK online sportsbook has upped the ante for the World Cup Championship game and is giving back to its customers by offering a 25% deposit/transfer bonus up to the value of £300. World Cup Final Bonus During the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm UK time, all punters that make a deposit using the bonus code WORLDFINAL will get their bankroll a boost to make online wagering a lot more fun. There are dozens of lines to choose from at bet365 Sports, and that extra cash could be the difference between a win and a loss. VIP customers at bet365 get even more and can claim a 40% bonus on their first deposit/transfer during the promotional hours mentioned above up to £1,000. Will Messi be able to blow past the German defense? Will Muller, Klose, and the rest of the German team continue to dominate the competition, all questions will be answered on Sunday, July 13th.
Quite a few online casino games are themed with an ancient Greek setting, but one which really stands out is The Legend of Olympus from Rabcat. Battle of the Gods A 5-reel, 20-payline video slot, The Legend of Olympus brings to life the Greek mythology in vivid colors, crisp sounds and smooth animations. The game's theme pits the father of gods, Zeus, against Hades - god of the underworld. The reels are set inside an ancient Greek temple with symbols consisting of Greek gods like Poseidon, Aphrodite and Hermes alongside the two main combatants, and other symbols which are associated with ancient Greece like spades and shields. Free Spins and Bonus Features Winning combinations on the reels of The Legend of Olympus can yield some very impressive payouts: For example, four Zeus symbols on adjacent reels will pay out 2,000 coins while five can trigger the slot's jackpot – 20,000 coins. Free spins are always guaranteed whenever three or more Zeus symbols are landed: This triggers a nifty animation showing Zeus throwing lightning strikes at Hades which results in up to 14 free spins which can be retriggered. Hades himself serves as the slot's wild, filling in for winning combination save for free spin and coin symbols. Three or more coin symbols activate the slot's bonus game where players choose chests for cash bonuses. In addition, the slot also features a gamble feature giving players a chance to double each win. About Rabcat Based in Vienna, Rabcat is an established developer of applications and games for iGaming platforms, and its partnership with Odobo allowed it to give a more widespread exposure to its games via HTML5. The Legend of Olympus is one of Rabcat's most popular games with awards to its name, and it can be played at BETAT Casino.
The atmosphere of brick and mortar casinos is what draws many to visit them. There's nothing like the sensation of sitting at a real blackjack or roulette table, absorbing the special atmosphere of the casino as the croupier deals the cards or calls "no more bets please". This is something that needs to be experienced to be truly understood, and it's exactly what online casino software developers have sought to replicate, achieving that with live dealer technology. Casino Table in Your Living Room Powered by intricate platforms and live streaming technologies, live dealers bring the true casino experience to players' living rooms. Everything but the smell of the chips is delivered to players as they play with highly trained professional dealers who they see live on the screen conducting the game. A sweet integration between the game platform and the live table make it so that the dealers see exactly what the player does during the game, reacting accordingly. The need for random number generators is gone as players look at the dealer in live action, shuffling the cards or spinning the roulette wheel. Tour the Casino at Winner This experience is slowly turning into an inseparable part of online casinos: It is becoming a standard to offer these. With virtual reality technologies like Oculus on the way, the possibilities are mouthwatering. Winner Casino is a good example for an online casino which is able to offer a true brick and mortar casino experience: Interested players can actually get a glimpse of the live action through a virtual tour they can take at the casino. Winner's live casino offers roulette, blackjack, baccarat and casino hold'em in different variations. It's a safe and secure casino, thought of as a leader in live dealers, widely acknowledged for its high quality and standards.
Commencing tomorrow in San Francisco's Hyatt Regency Hotel is the Global iGaming Summit & Expo Conference (GiGse). One of North America's largest iGaming events, GiGse converges to discuss the iGaming domino effect in the US which is said to have been started by New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware with new states expected to follow. Some 700 delegates are expected to attend the event which will wrap up on Wednesday, July 16th. Test Case for US Regulation So Far GiGse's sessions are designed to pinpoint the biggest issues and questions of the regulating US iGaming market. This will be done via strategic debates which will rely on real data be shared by the speakers and provided by GiGse's Consumer Insight. Over the past few months, a professional team assembled by GiGse has analyzed reports, white papers and surveys which worked to provide clear information about the regulating US market. Networking and Learning GiGse's agenda is to demonstrate "iGaming in Action" so delegates will be able to witness the best practices and plan their strategy accordingly. The 2nd Social Casino Summit which will take place on the same grounds opens the way to both new learning and networking ideas between land-based US operators and both present and potential iGaming operators. Speakers GiGse is jam-packed with discussions, debates and panels which will bring over 45 speakers sounding voices of both the opponents and proponents of US iGaming regulation. One interesting example is the discussion between the former mayor of San Francisco Willie Brown who is currently backing a ban on iGaming but has supported online poker in California in the past, who will talk with former Governor of Pennsylvania Edward Rendell, a staunch supporter of states' rights to decide their gaming policies. Stay tuned as we'll bring you the headlines from this conference.
For speed junkies, NASCAR is the sport of choice. There is no other sport on four wheels that is as exciting, fun to watch, or with as big a following as NASCAR. Things are speeding up for tonight's big race. Last week on the tour, the rainy race in Daytona turned out to be too slippery for most drivers and there were crashes all over the track. Tonight in New Hampshire the conditions are looking fairly good and with a track as flat as this one, drivers will be looking to turn their cars loose. Bryan Vickers was the big surprise in last years race and the 30-year-old will try to defend his win, but the card for tonight looks fast. All the big names from Tony Stewart to Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be at the starting line and with only 8 races to go before the post-season everyone will be racing as fast as they can to get a win in the bag. Danica Patrick finished in 8th place despite the crashed filled week at Daytona and she will be close to the front of the pack at the starting line. As one of the most popular drivers in NASCAR, fans will be looking for her to fight for the checkered flag in New Hampshire. Post-Season There are still many big names that have yet to get a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championships and only 5 spots left. With only 8 races left drivers like Kasey, Stewart, Kahne, Biffle and Kenseth will be on the attack wherever they get some space to get a win. Winner Sports Posting Fastest NASCAR Lines Tonight's race has a lot of possibilities for punters. Right now, Winner Sports Book has all 44 drivers listed with outright win odds favoring Jimmy Johnson at 5.00. Harvick is at 7.50, Keselowski is at 8.00 followed by Jeff Gordon at 8.50 and Dale Earnhardt Jr. at 9.50 to round out the top 5.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil concludes tonight in Rio's Maracana stadium with a classic meeting between Germany and Argentina. Third World Cup Final Meeting These two teams faced each other time after time in the 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals. In 1986, Argentina beat the Germans 3 to 2 under the leadership of Maradona. Argentina lifted the World Cup for the second time in its history after 1978, and then in 1990 they went to meet Germany again in the Italy World Cup. The game wasn't much to write home about, and it ended a 1-0 win for Germany after a penalty kicked by Andreas Brehme. These two teams have also met in the last two World Cups: In Germany 2006 it was the home team that won 4-2 by penalty kicks in the quarter-final, going on to win 4-0 again in the quarter-final at South Africa in 2010. Messi vs. Germany Argentina was efficient all throughout the tournament but they haven't been displaying spectacular football; too many times they relied on star Lionel Messi who "woke up" close to the 90th minute, putting one in the rival's net. It's very hard to believe Messi and his teammates Aguero and Higuain will be enjoy a great freedom against Germany's tight defense with terrific players like Hummels, Lahm, Boateng and Howedes. Argentina can't rely only on one man and their only way of lifting a third World Cup lays in playing as a team – this is exactly what Germany has been doing, and this is what renders them favorites for tonight. Both outcomes will be a sensation: Either Germany lifts its coveted cup after so many heartbreaks, or Argentina lifts a World Cup in Brazil – something which would put all Rio's policemen on their feet.
A recent poll reveals that one in four under-aged teenagers are or have been “involved in illegal gambling activities.” Mobile Apps Spur Increased Usage In the poll conducted by Shue Yan University in conjunction with the Society for Truth and Light, mobile apps were identified as the main factor sustaining this alarming increase. The wagers may be no more than a soft drink in most cases, but experts warn against underestimating the severity of the issue. Teenage online gambling has been found more often than not to be a precursor to addiction. The Rise of Online Gambling Online gambling first reached the internet twenty years ago, experiencing a major growth spurt almost immediately, as the number of online gambling sites rose from 15 in 1996 to 200 by 1997. The proliferation has increased exponentially with the latest wave fueled by smart phones and mobile devices that enable any user to place a wager through their mobile device. Mobile gaming is the current trend and clear wave of the future for online gambling expansion, experiencing double digit growth that is expected to increase the number of mobile gamblers to 100 million by 2018: that's a lot of accounts to look after. Trulioo Identifies the Risks Vancouver-based identity verification and consumer information center Trulioo provides another telling statistic: underage players are three times more likely to be addicted than adults. Trulioo identifies serious side effects of extended time online via underage gambling as "vulnerability to addiction, lack of sleep, and the associated impact on offline activities and relationships.” Trulioo's Solution to Protect Youth Trulioo offers a solution: its “Global Gateway” house-made product, which simplifies the age verification process for online gamblers by providing access to 130 sources of identity status on demand.
The Brazilian government was presented with comprehensive legislation seeking to legalise online sports betting, casino and bingo to the country’s senate. National Regulation and Licensing System Proposed The Brazilian Bill would regulate (legalize) most all forms of gambling with the intent of effectively monitoring and taxing as much online gambling activity as possible. The proposal also includes the measure by which gambling operators could apply for licencing to enter the Brazilian market. The Bill would require licence applicants to show sufficient technical capacity, adequate tax compliance and financial viability. The Bill also addresses the penalties for illegal operation, which would include up to one year of custodial sentence in addition to fines. Expanding Government Benefits for Online Gambling Brazil Senator Ciro Nogueira claims the unregulated gambling market in Brazil is already worth approximately US$18bn; legalising it would clearly yield significant tax revenues which could be used to fund social investment. Channels of Passage The Bill is under review with Brazil's Committee on Regional Tourism Development. Other committees and commissions it subsequently must pass through including the Economic Affairs Committee and the Committee on Constitution, Justice and Citizenship. Movement to Update Gambling Legislation The Brazil Senate has already begun tightening control over its gambling market by passing a Bill eliminating a legal loophole that had enabled foreign egaming firms to reach Brazilian customers. Common to pre-internet legal language, any commercial contact initiated online was subject to the laws of the jurisdiction where the business was opened, rendering the location where the bet taker was licensed as the governing jurisdiction for online betting operators. Loophole Corrected Under Brazil’s constitution any contact undertaken online is subject to the laws of the jurisdiction where it has been sanctioned which, in online gambling’s case, is the location of the bet taker’s licence. However, in April, President Dilma Rousseff passed the Civil Landmark Bill of Law in April, empowering Brazilian judges to summarily block access to website's they found in violation of the country's national laws. This is significant step towards eventual widespread online gambling legislation across the entire continent of South America.
The 2014 Brazil World Cup concluded yesterday in Rio de Janeiro's Maracana with Germany winning their fourth World Cup. Germany made history, becoming the first European team to lift a World Cup on South American soil. The game itself was exciting and fast-paced and despite all predictions, the end score was open until almost the very last minute – and that's exactly when it was decided. But why did Germany win? What makes a team the best in the world? A Game of Substitutes It was Germany's Mario Gotze who decided the result of the match in the 113th minute. While it took Gotze's touch to bring Germany the World Cup, it wasn't him alone who was responsible for the historic moment. Gotze was substituted for Miroslav Klose in the 88th minute, and when the 22 year old forward climbed the pitch he knew exactly what he had to do – and he had done it. Argentina's Failure At the same time, Argentina's substitutes were strange: Coach Sabella replaced Argentina's most impressive dribbler Lavezzi for Aguero who seemed almost non-existent on the pitch. This was Argentina's best game in the tournament, but the team failed because they still relied solely on two people: Mascherano and Messi. While Mascherano delivered, Messi did not. Teamplay is the Name of the Game Why is Germany great? They are a team in the full sense of the word. There's chemistry between the players who were academically raised and trained by Germany's national football institutions to perfect their skills. They're not a machine – they're a team. Germany's players fought fiercely as they were waiting for this moment for many years. Bastian Schweinsteiger looked like a beaten boxer after 120 minutes, refusing to get substituted even when bleeding. It was a great World Cup and the best team won.
It's safe to claim that mobile devices have become an inseparable part of living in today's world, as people use their mobile phones for just about anything. This trend has not surpassed the world of online casinos: Mobile gaming has witnessed a dramatic rise in popularity in the last few years with growing demand for richer mobile sites put up by online casinos. A recent report has shown that this mobile gaming trend will only grow stronger in the next few years, with mobile gambling reaching some amazing revenues. Here at Online Casino Reports, we write a lot about mobile news and trends and this is why we were especially excited when we got an opportunity to chat with CL, a veteran online casino player who uses his mobile devices almost exclusively to play. Playing Anywhere and Anytime A recurring theme in the world of online casinos and their mobile sites is about how players play on-the-go while they're waiting in queues or commuting. We get a first-hand testimony of that exactly from CV, who has also given us an opportunity to get a glimpse on the playing habits of a true mobile player. "I love to play when I need to wait for something," told us CL when asked if he plays while out and about, adding that he also plays "while travelling by taxi or bus". CL plays using either his iPhone or tablet; these two were the main devices with which he accumulated most of his winnings playing only in Royal Vegas Casino. The Grandeur of Mobile Slots Interestingly enough, CL doesn't like playing any table or card games, nor is he attracted to the idea of experiencing these with live dealers. Instead, CL spends his mobile online casino sessions exclusively in the slots sections. A seasoned slots player, CL lists Burning Desire and Gold Factory as his two favorite games, with Avalon, High Society and The Twister Circus coming in closely behind. He praises the payouts, graphics and music – all which are available in full splendor over mobile. A Faster Experience We were curious as to why CL plays via mobile almost exclusively. He claims that for him, mobile play feels faster than on PC, something which also applies to his gaming time while out and about. CL's playing habits are very interesting too. He suddenly has periods in which he plays daily, followed by more dormant periods where he does not play for a while. Three Years at Royal Vegas Three years ago, CL was looking for an online casino with a focus on slot machines that would be "fun and profitable at the same time." CL found that combination at Royal Vegas Casino and this is where he decided to settle down. He has been playing in the casino since, gradually reaching VIP status. Apart from slots and payouts, CL praised Royal Vegas' customer service, with which he has a personal acquaintance. "The attention that I received from Nico has been wonderful," he told us. He continued to commend the general service he has received, which has been available right from the outset in his native tongue, Spanish. We enjoyed our sit-down with CL and thank him for sharing with us the experience of a dedicated mobile online casino player. We hope this interview will open you up to experiencing your favorite online casino on mobile – the trend of the future.
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