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In the latest tangible step forward for authorization of online gambling and implementation of slots and exchange betting, Spanish regulators Friday published long-awaited slots and betting exchange regulations. Licenses Can Be Accepted The proposals enabled the Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) to begin accepting license applications, ostensibly concluding an implementation process that has taken upwards of two years, for an economy that is sorely in need of a revenue infusion. Increase Online Revenue Share Until now, Spain’s limited online casino vertical revenue comprised a mere €8.7m of its Q1 online revenue for 2014, at a reported total of €66.9m. Existing Operators Get a Jump New online gaming offerings are schedule to be launched for public consumption as of January 1, 2015; however, operators already in possession of Spain-issued licenses will have the inside track in front of new entrant competition awaiting Spain's loosening of restrictions in the new regulated environment. Spain Licensing As far as licenses are concerned, slots and exchange betting licenses will be valid for a period of five years. Renewals for similar periods will also be available. However, a stiff 25% tax on slots revenue will remain in place, which could discourage some new entry, especially from smaller operators who nonetheless represent diverse sectors of the global gaming population. Portugal's Liberalization? In Portugal, further proposals to liberalize the country’s regulated online gambling market were approved. On Friday, the Portuguese Parliament approved plans previously endorsed by its Council of Ministers to bust the current online gambling monopoly of Santa Casa da Misericordia (SCdM). Procedural Speed As far as the Parliamentary process is concerned, the approval opens a 180-day window during which legislators are put upon to define the terms of the license application process, and specify the tax rates and penalties for unauthorized operators. Previous expectations had been that this process could be completed by year's end now appear overly optimistic, in light of the pace of the legislative process as reflected in Friday's developments. RGA Concern The Remote Gambling Association (RGA) has expressed concern at what it perceives as the disproportionate level of taxing that Portugal is proposing to impose, out of concerns that Portugal's need to repay its International Monetary Fund/European Union/European Central Bank bailout benefactors is resulting in exaggerated taxes levied on online gaming operators, which constricts the market unnecessarily. Tax to Cover Debt It is no secret that Portugal has debt issues. The fact is that the reason many European countries are showing a willingness to regulate online gambling may well be due to debts they have to the European Central bank, and may well be hoping to tax their way out of debt via the newly regulated market of online gambling.
Despite their lack of preparation, Real Sociedad manager Jagoba Arrasate says that they will be ready for Aberdeen tonight in the next round of the Europa League. Troubles for Real Sociedad Real Sociedad have not been in top form, especially after losing a preseason game to Ajax and drawing Feyenoord. They made it to this round by winning a nail-biter in Holland 1-0 against NEC Nijmegen but their manager has insisted that they team undergo extra practice throughout this week. Another scary thought is that Aberdeen is playing in its 5th competitive game of the season while for the Spanish side, this will be their first. Arrasate stated, “Against Ajax we went with two different formations, an issue we fixed for the match against Feyenoord. Against Nijmegen, even though we were poor we showed our experience to get the victory. It is normal and when we play Aberdeen the mental approach will change. We are playing in Anoeta stadium in front of our own people and the players will give us what we want." Antoine Griezman, the France international midfielder left Sociedad after last season when Atletico Madrid acquired him in a £25million transfer. Aberdeen are looking great and could pose a serious threat even as the visitor's tonight and for punters, this could be the best online market of the night. bet365 online wagering Tonight's game could be a lot closer than what bet365 Sports is thinking, as they have posted their pre-game lines and the home team are the vast favorites. Real Sociedad are at 1.20 to win while the bet of the night is on Aberdeen at 8.50. There are many additional markets including Correct Score, Over/Under, Half Time and Full Time result and much more. bet365 Sports is offering markets for all of the Europa League games this year and with odds as good as theirs, it could be time for punters to capitalize.
Mega Millions Draw August 1st Running since 2002, the Mega Millions lottery started out in nine U.S. states including New York, Georgia, Michigan and Ohio, but has grown since then to incorporate a total of 43 states. With tickets costing just $1, jackpots start at $12 million and grow each week until a winner is found. Draws take place on Tuesdays and Fridays, and this Friday, 1st August, the jackpot is estimated to be a huge $87 million. With just 2 winners of the $20,000 Megaplier prize earlier this week, the progressive jackpot has jumped by another $10 million to this massive total. Only U.S residents can officially enter this lottery, but there are a number of options that allow people from around the world to enter international draws. How to Enter International Lotteries Several companies offer services that means anyone can win the Mega Millions and many other big lotteries without even needing to leave home to buy a ticket. The way these operate is by having a network of locals working on their behalf. Customers buy a ticket online, and then a resident of the country holding the draw will purchase the required number of tickets. Should someone using these services then win the jackpot, the funds will be collected by the local resident, all taxes will be paid if necessary, and the prize will be transferred to the customers account. Online Lottery Ticket Agents Examples of these companies include Lottery Master and Ice Lotto, each of which offer their customers tickets to the Mega Millions, Powerball, Euro Millions, El Gordo, and the UK National Lottery, among others. Details on their sites show how much each jackpot is currently at, when the next draw takes place, and they have quick links to let users buy tickets in just a couple of clicks. With international lotteries become more and more popular, these services are a real benefit to both players, and the lottery operators themselves, who get to sell even more tickets.
Marvel's highly anticipated film Guardians of the Galaxy is hitting theaters across the world this weekend. Currently sitting on an impressive 9 ranking in IMDB, Comic Con 2014 saw the announcement that a sequel is already in the works, slated for a 2017 release. An Epic and Funny Space Adventure Based on a popular comic book series, Guardians of the Galaxy follows space adventurer Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) who's on the run from an intergalactic villain called Ronan (Lee Pace), after getting his hands on a special orb which can shape the future of the galaxy. Quill, whose nickname is Star-Lord, finds a group of zany space misfits who aid him in his escape from Ronan which turns into a fate-deciding fight. These misfits include exceptional figures like a genetically engineered raccoon (voiced by Bradley Cooper) and a tree-like humanoid (Vin Diesel). The movie was produced by Kevin Feige and directed by James Gunn who also co-wrote the screenplay with Nicole Perlman. Positive Reviews From the reviews published so far and the IMDB rating, it seems that Guardians of the Galaxy delivers in its attempt to be both epic and hilarious at the same time. The film's "Tomatometer" is above 90 percent in the popular site Rotten Tomatoes. Gizmo's review went wild for the film, telling readers to "Shut Up and Go See It" in the title. Marvel Slots With the success of Guardians of the Galaxy, it's more than probable that we'll see a video slot themed on the film in the future. Playtech's Marvel slots are among the most popular games with online casino players, with games filled with special bonuses and features available for almost every big Marvel film. Marvel slots are available at Playtech powered online casinos like EuroGrand Casino, Winner Casino and 888 Casino.
The Glorious Goodwood enters its fourth day today with high-quality horse racing action. An annual event, Glorious Goodwood is thought as one of the highlights in the British flat racing calendar. The five-day festival attracts more than 100,000 who enjoy an all-English event. This in an event in which the Queen's own horse Estimate attend, running in the Goodwood Cup. Race Schedule The action kicks off at 1:55pm UK time when The Coutts Glorious Stakes (Group 3) takes off. 2:30pm sees The Bonhams Throughbred Stakes (Group 3) and on 3:05pm the headline race shoots off: The Betfred Mile (Heritage H'cap). There will be four more races following The Betfred Mile, at 3:40, 4:15, 4:50 and 5:25. The Betfred Mile Formerly known as the Golden Mile, the Betfred Mile is always fiercely contested with the best and jockeys attendance by a huge crowd. This 22-runner handicap is expected to see some very tough competition today with the attendance of two top favorites: Horsted Keynes and Velox. Horsted Keynes is very strong in terms of odds everywhere: Online sportsbook bet365 is giving the horse 8/1 odds to win the race. Horsted Keynes is at odds with the five year old Captain Cat at 8/1, while Velox remains the top favorite at bet365 with 7/1 to his name. There are a few other "dangerous" horses which could surprise and spoil for the clear favorites, namely Belgian Bill (10/1), Bronze Angel (12/1), and Heavy Metal who is 11/1 to win. Watch and Wager at bet365 The Betfred Mile as well as all other races taking place today will be available for watch live over at bet365 Sports right above the odds page. Punters can place pre-race bets as well as forecast/tricast bets in their desired order. Tune-in bet365 this afternoon for quality horse racing goodness!
Jour de l’Amour is a game packed with subtle features that pay off on a grand scale. Compared to other romantic slots, Jour de l’Amour brings you the style and sophistication of Paris without any of the cheesiness of a fromagerie (cheese shop!). Growing Success of Games OS The game was designed by Games OS, and further signifies the growing importance of this casino gaming developer. In a market dominated by heavyweights like Microgaming and NetEnt, it is refreshing to see smaller developers also find success. Unfortunately, it is only the players who will be deprived by the dominance of larger software houses, which is why Games OS should be encouraged. Enchanting Design Looking back to the game, it is stunningly designed with intricate artwork. From the symbols and paylines of the interface to the tiles and skyline of the Paris cityscape, Jour de l’Amour is breathtaking. Even the subtle yet enchanting musical score adds to the experience, without ever drawing attention away from the game Gaming Interface Moving on to the technical details, this is a five-reel slot consisting of 25 paylines. In these respects, the slot can be categorised alongside many others. However, there is a benefit in that players won’t have to break the bank to cover all of the potential winning combinations. Lucrative Bonus Games Along with wild symbols and free spins, the game’s most enticing additional features would have to be its three bonus games, with each featuring its own bonus symbol. Three or more identical bonus symbols anywhere on the reels will unlock the lucrative side-games. Play the Game To save a little money on travelling and still experience the magic of Paris, Jour de l’Amour is a viable option. You can find this game at compatible Games OS casinos like 888Casino, 32Red Casino, and ComeOn Casino.
For die hard fans of the NFL the long summer can feel like prison time with nothing to do until September when the greats get back on the gridiron. One of the most looked forward to events of the year is the NFL Hall of Fame ceremony and Hall of Fame Game taking place Saturday and Sunday respectively. NFL Legends It is one of the greatest honors in all of sports. To be selected as an NFL hall of famer is the dream of all players but the realization of only a few. This year, the committee has selected 7 of the biggest names of all times and each one is as worthy as the next. Derrick Brooks - One of the greatest defensive players of all time. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were lucky to have Brooks for so long because he was something extra special since he was drafted in 1995. Ray Guy - The Raiders' famous punter than brought a new look to kickers in the league. It is about time that Guy is recognized for his unbelievable achievements after being called as a finalist 7 times 1992 to 2008. Claude Humphrey - Arguably the only "true" Atlanta Falcon to be inducted to the hall of fame ever. Humphrey star defender for a team that were basically the best defense according to statistics in modern Football. Totally deserving, expect to see an emotional speech from Claude. Walter Jones - The Offensive Line is a war zone and there are few players you'd want to get stuck in the foxhole with, other than this Seattle Seahawks legend. 12 season in the Pacific North West and deserving of being inducted into the class of '14. Andre Reed - He has recently been quoted in calling Johnny Manziel a "Rookie B**ch" but once anyone completes a career like Reed has, they deserve the right to talk too. Another excellent addition to the Hall of Fame. Michael Strahan - He was amazing to watch on the field and has a huge fan base off of it as well. The famed NY Giants whom set the record for most sacks in one season, Strahan played all of his 15 seasons in NY. Aeneas Williams - From the field to the church, Aeneas Williams was one of the best corner back's of all time and now preaches his soul to his congregation. Celebrate these top players and don't forget to check out the top sports books, such as Winner Sports and bet365 Sports, for NFL sports betting odds previews for the upcoming season. Are you ready for some football?
A new month brings new possibilities and it looks like August is going to be incredibly hot, and not just because of the sun beating down. Some of the leading online operators in the industry have prepared an amazing selection of tournaments which cover everything from slots, to blackjack, roulette and even mobile games. Every player can easily take part in the action and play for big prizes in order to cool down. Online Casino Reports has checked up on the best tournaments this August, and below are our top recommendations for where to play. We've included something for everyone - mobile users, slots lovers, poker fanatics, and blackjack and roulette fans. Mobile roulette tournament at bet365 It is only fitting that we start off with the hugely popular bet365 Casino. For August, this online casino is running a mobile roulette tournament which will award a whopping €1,000 for free. The top 25 players will get a share of the prize pool based on how they rank when the tournament is over, with the first place prize being worth €200. The promotion ends on August 26, 2014 and in order to be eligible, one simply needs to deposit or transfer a minimum of €25 to the casino by this time. The ranking will be made based on the amount of money placed in bets on European Roulette in the Mobile Casino; every €10 being worth one point. 888 Poker puts up $1 million in daily tournaments It can be difficult to remain calm when 888 Poker offers daily tournaments for the entire month with a total in guaranteed prize pools of one million dollars. Every day of the week comes with a special tournament and the biggest of them all is on Sunday, with a guaranteed prize pool of $100,000. Buy-ins range from $22 to $90 for the Daily Challenge events but there are also satellites which give players the chance to prove their skill and win tickets by starting from as little as $0.99. Every day at 19:35 GMT, the action is at 888 Poker. Races with big prizes at EuCasino EuCasino makes slots even more exciting by adding a €1,500 prize pool in the mix. Players simply need to bet on their favorite slot games during the weekend and the top spenders will get a share of €1,500. To make it even better, the online casino is also running a non-slots €1,500 weekend race and if you win both of them at the same time, you will receive an additional prize of €6,000. All players must confirm their participation on the website in order to be eligible for the races. Monthly Slots Freeroll at Crazy Vegas Casino Things are really getting crazy with the €20,000 slots tournament which will take place throughout the month. Top slots titles are selected for smaller races and players go head to head for the chance to claim the top prizes every day. Some are free while others present a small fee so that they are available to all players looking to have fun and win more.
Slot games remain one of the most popular games at both online and land-based casinos, with literally thousands of options for players to choose from. The most recent trend, however, shows that players are choosing to try their luck at penny slots, so named because they only cost a minimum of one penny to play. The appeal is obvious: a cheap buy-in rate, with the potential for larger winnings. Many online casinos have recognized the current trend and are jumping on the penny-slot bandwagon. For example, Win A Day Casino offers 15 penny slots, with new additions added regularly. Their newest penny slot, Pacific Victory, was just added this month. Penny slots are pretty much the same as regular slots; for example, Pacific Victory is a 5-reel, 11 payline military-themed slot that includes symbols such as jeeps, ships, planes, US Flags and mines. You can find similar descriptions of non-penny slots that read similarly. The main difference, however, is the lower buy-in and potential for winnings. Why Play Penny Slots? Win A Day reports that their players enjoy the site's penny slots because of the higher payback percentages than other online casinos. Players also feel that they can get “more bang for their buck” when they play penny slots; in other words, if a player has a budget of $100, it can go a lot further when the minimum buy-in is a penny, as opposed to a dollar. Tips for Winning at Penny Slots 1. Play all lines available, as this will provide you with a higher hit rate and more frequent wins. Just keep in mind that when playing all lines, it will cost more than a penny! 2. If you are winning, increase your bet; conversely, if you are losing, decrease your bet. While increasing your bet means wagering more than a penny, keep in mind that it order to win more, you have to spend more!
NetEnt, Playtech, and Microgaming are three of the most innovative casino gaming developers. And each has a knockout progressive jackpot to offer. Here are three highly impressive progressive slots to experience in 2014: Mega Fortune Dreams – NetEnt Mega Fortune Dreams can provide the definitive summer slots experience. For starters, this lavish progressive slot game is set on a lavish cruise ship. NetEnt is the developer responsible for making the virtual fruits look so delicious and the cocktails so enticing – and those are just the background visuals. The main draw for the game would have to be the opulent symbols that can potentially trigger one of three progressive jackpot payouts. The three levels of progressive jackpot are named Mega, Major, and Rapid – going from largest to smallest. To monitor the value of these, simply look at the top of the screen. The only way to win one of the sizeable progressive pots is to trigger the bonus game, which happens when three or more bonus symbols appear simultaneously on reels three, four, and five. Mega Fortune Dreams carries a maximum potential jackpot worth 1.68 million coins, and can be found at Casino Euro on either desktop or mobile devices. Marvel Ultimate Power Progressive Jackpot – Playtech This epic progressive jackpot is reserved for a select group of Marvel slots developed by Playtech. The simple but effective lure of this jackpot is that players can score jackpot victories of more than 1 million coins. To stand a chance of winning, players first have to reach the Universal Bonus Round. Playtech has integrated the jackpot into virtually all of its Marvel-themed slot games, with all of these available to desktop players in their web browsers. For mobile casino players, this is a slightly smaller selection because not all of the Marvel slot games have been optimised for mobile devices. Setting that factor aside, there is no shortage of options. Fantastic Four, Iron Man 2, Iron Man 3, and the Incredible Hulk can all be played on mobile devices. Some of the best sites for playing for this jackpot include bet365 Casino, William Hill Casino, and Winner Casino. Tunzamunni – Microgaming Where the other two progressive slots in this report feature elaborate designs, the beauty of Tunzamunni lies in its utter simplicity. Microgaming has designed the slot to consist of just three reels and one payline to give players their modern fix of retro delight. The graphics are relatively basic, but this is secondary when playing for a jackpot that is routinely worth over $100,000 – and it only takes a bet of 25 cents to qualify for the progressive. Over the past 12 months, Microgaming has gone through a period of optimising its older titles for mobile devices. While more popular progressive slots like Major Millions and Mega Moolah have undergone the conversion, Tunzamunni is still waiting to receive the same treatment. Hopefully this is on Microgaming’s to-do list. In the meantime, the desktop version of Tunzamunni can be played at the likes of All Slots Casino, BETAT Casino, and Jackpot City Casino.
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