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The Group stage of the European Qualifiers continues today with a number of matches being played beginning at 17:00 (UK), and again at 19:45 (UK). The highlight of the night is the match-up between the World Cup third place squad from the Netherlands, facing off with the Czech Republic at Stadion Letna in Prague. These teams have met nine times in the past with the record standing at 3 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses so tonight's match will be critical in seeing which teams gets the edge. The Czechs are 2-1 at home against the Dutch but they will have to be at their best to compete with a similar line-up that beat Brazil just a few months ago. Holland is Hurting It is still unclear whether Arjen Robben will be cleared to play in tonight's match against the Czech Republic, and the Dutch side will be without Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Rafael van der Vaart. The team lost a friendly match with Italy a few days ago and it was apparent that they are in a weakened state without their stars. How the Czechs Can Win at Home The home team are the underdogs tonight but they should not be counted out just yet. Pavel Vrba is hoping that the practice his team has had together, and the injuries to the visiting side could translate into a much-needed win. Vrba has so far been a disappointment, losing all four of his matches but he is optimistic tonight. Matěj Vydra and David Lafata will be looking to put the ball in the back of the net in front of their fans, which will be easier said than done against Tim Krul, in net for Holland. Winner Sports Live Markets Punters seeking a wide-range of online sports betting markets, including live in-play lines should take a look at Winner Sportsbook. The UK sportsbook has the Dutch as favorites at 1.90 while the Czechs are 4.00. There are dozens of additional markets to choose from and special deals for new registrants as well.
It's that time of the year again: Apple is unveiling its new iPhone and the expectations are huge. While the release of the iPhone 5s and 5c last September didn't bring any big innovations, Apple's iPhone 6 is expected to feature many new features and to revolutionize the size of iPhones. The new iPhone is expected to hit stores later this month. Live Stream Event The unveiling event will be streamed live across the world from the Flint Center for the Performing Arts at De Anza College in Cuperinto – this is the where Steve Jobs first introduced the original Mac 30 years ago and comes to show how big this launch is for Apple. The event is scheduled to commence at 10am California time (6pm UK time). iPhone 6 Innovations and Mobile Gambling With its bigger size which has already earned it the nickname "phablet", the iPhone 6, rumored to be available in two sizes – 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch - could mean bigger, better and smoother games. The specs are rumored to have been upgraded, with more memory and stronger chips; battery life is one of the main things concerning iPhone and Apple fans around the world. The effect of the iPhone 6 on the mobile gaming world is yet to be seen but it is most certain that it will require adaptation and adjustment on the part of mobile software and gaming developers as well as from online casinos. iWatch Unveiling Expected Alongside the iPhone 6, it's estimated that Apple will also unveil its highly anticipated smartwatch which was already dubbed "iWatch". Apple has pretty much revolutionized the world when it first introduced the iPhone, gradually making the smartphone a standard. Then, the iPad brought tablets to the forefront and these have caught well. The iWatch could very well steal the show today in California, if unveiled.
Soon, online gambling in Singapore could be outlawed. The Remote Gambling Bill, which prohibits online gambling, will be considered by the Singapore Parliament. If this bill is passed it will eliminate nearly all online gambling facilities available to Singaporean players. The bill essentially prevents online gambling by blocking payments to online casinos and by blocking gambling websites entirely. In addition, this bill would criminalize remote gambling activities that are carried out over the phone, Internet or similar types of communications technology. These types of restrictions are applicable for gambling that takes place within Singapore’s jurisdiction no matter where the online casino operator is located or where the wager is placed. However, this bill offers an exception for online gambling providers that are based in Singapore and operate non-profit entities that contribute to social, charitable or public causes in the country. In addition, these entities will need to show that they have a history of compliance with various laws and regulations. No Promotion of Online Gambling Activities The online gambling providers that are exempt with have to adhere to strict regulations which are designed to protect the public and promote responsible gambling practices. The bill also outlaws any promotion or advertisement of online gambling activities. Singapore currently has stringent gambling laws but the laws do not discuss any regulations or legality in regards to online gambling because they were created before the era of the Internet. In a press statement, the Ministry of Home Affairs of MHA said that when this bill was created, the MHA studied practices and laws of other jurisdictions like France, Norway and Hong Kong. In addition, there was a month and a half consultation held by Singapore to get feedback about the proposed bill. The goal of this bill is to maintain order and protect vulnerable and young people from being exploited by online gambling.
This Wednesday, September 10th sees the convergence of the BiG Sports Dinner, a UK charity event which will see attendance of entertainment and sporting celebrities as well as key individuals in the gaming industry. Software developer Microgaming serves as the headline sponsor for the event. Awards, Shows and Q&A Sessions The Big Sports Dinner will take place in the five star Dorchester Hotel in London, overlooking Hyde Park and not far from Piccadilly & Marble Arch. The evening will be hosted by former rugby player Austin Healey who has become a TV darling after his retirement, known to Brits from many shows including BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" celeb-dancing talent show where he finished in the fourth position. An interesting Q&A will be held with former footballer and manager John Charles Bryan Barnes MBE. Barnes was a long-time Liverpool player and is regarded one of the club's favorite players by fans; Barnes also wore the national jersey, known for his rap part in New Order's "World in Motion" song for England's 1990 World Cup campaign. The guests will enjoy a magic show held by street illusionist Steven McGuinness, an auction and the presentation of two industry awards: "The Best Sports Betting Campaign" and "The Best Use of a Sporting Star in a Betting Campaign". Fund Raising for Charity The event is organized and put into motion by the BiG Foundation, a charity foundation established in 2013 by Richard Hogg and David Dixon. The foundation is dedicated to helping the injured, sick and terminally ill with a focus on the potential healing power of sports. This help is carried out with the funds raised by BiG, and the sports dinner is a major event for both raising funds and to broaden awareness about those in society who are in need of help.
A long awaited update to Mexican gambling legislation adapts several essential aspects of existing law to current gambling environments and activities that are rapidly spreading across the country. The legislative update is due to be passed later this month to address a population of 120 million, which makes Mexico North America's second largest online gambling market. Fast-Tracked Through Congress The updates have been drafted by the Mexican gaming regulation body: the Association of Licensees, Operators and Suppliers of Gaming and Entertainment in Mexico (AIEJA). The legislative initiative will be introduced to Parliament on September 9; where it must be approved by Mexico's House of Representatives. The full approval and completion of the update's formal course through Parliament is expected as early as September 20th, according to AIEJA President Miguel Angel Ochoa Sanchez. To Rapidly Regulate Ongoing Activity The need to update the country's existing gambling code is related to other corrupt activities which have been associated with gambling in a nation that faces an ongoing battle against corruption. Illicit activities which will be addressed with this update include money laundering and illegal trafficking of all kinds, with prohibitions expected to specify the activities which will be prohibited but which have for a long time been funded by (or funded) gambling activities. The new legislation is expected to focus on conditions for provider licenses at this point, with more player-specific conditions added as needed down the road. The new legislation is designed to address and curtail the cropping up of quasi-illegal (translation: unregulated) side gambling shops, offering gambling outlets with slot machines or sports betting available through in rooms adjacent to legitimate businesses such as drug stores. Measures in the new legislation include confiscation of gaming devices found in these sideshops as well as significant fines. The key to the legislation language is identifying the types of gambling activity that take place in Mexico and will be tabbed for regulation.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has taken a strong and controversial step in the movement to regulate online gambling in New Jersey. The directive issued by his administration calls for, or enables, Garden State casinos and racetracks to provide sports betting. Sports Betting Controversy Betting on sporting events remains a huge taboo in the US, due to concerns about the vulnerability of the integrity of US sports leagues to corruption, real or imagined. This is a PR issue as much as a legal issue, and Christie has taken it upon himself to cross a crucial line in New Jersey, one which will undoubtedly be actively opposed by sports leagues in America. The governor has taken the initiative as a result of recent federal court rulings in New Jersey which removed prohibitions against casinos and horse racing tracks from offering sports betting, as long as they were not sponsored or licensed by the state. Christie has asked federal court to further approve the directive as well. Professional and collegiate sports leagues are expected to oppose the directive issued through the state attorney general’s office, in a similar fashion in which those leagues' previously opposed the state's efforts to overturn an earlier federal ban on sports betting in all but four states. Slow Casino Response As of now, representatives for NJ casinos and tracks generally express no immediate plans to add sports betting, as private companies apparently adopting a wait-and-see attitude in light of the impending opposition. It does seem a huge step, cost-wise, for a largely unresolved issue, as the US Supreme Court did not even rule on the earlier NJ effort to overturn the federal ban. The directive issued by Christie has been accompanied by the filing of a federal motion requesting that the court modify a ruling that blocked a licensing program for sport betting previously passed in New Jersey. Current Sports Betting Online sports betting is possible in many countries. Punters can bet on trusted online sportsbook sites such as as bet365 Sports, William Hill Sports and Winner Sports. These sites have live betting functions, where players can bet on live matches as they happen, and preview odds for each game.
Yesterday in California, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 6 and announced its smart watch. Hitting stores in the US and eight other countries on September 19th, the iPhone 6 will be available in a standard version with a 4.7-inch screen and a 5.5-inch sized "Plus" version, with prices varying according to GB space on the devices starting at $199 and $299 for the 16 GB versions of both devices respectively. Bigger and Stronger: Good News for Online Casinos The iPhone 6 has been revamped with a faster A8 processor, said to be 25% faster than the A7 which the iPhone 5S utilizes. The device will have 64-bit support and will sport the M8, a new motion coprocessor which is the natural continuation of the M7 found on iPhone 5S. Battery life is expected to be much better on the new iPhone 6 due to the device's bigger body. This is good news for online gambling. Now that more and more sites are online, the bigger iPhone 6 screen will make it easier for online casino players to see the graphics and features of the games on mobile. iPhone 6 also marks the beginning of Apple Pay, a wireless payment method which is already supported by many merchants and businesses. We'll wait and see, but this also might be a new payment option for online gambling on mobile. Apple Watch Apple has also unveiled its intriguing new smart watch and to the surprise of many it is not called the "iWatch" but simply "Apple Watch". It's rectangular and sleek with a sapphire display and a nifty digital crown for control. Apple Watch will come in 38mm and 42mm sizes and different strap choices. Apple Watch will run outside apps, it will charge by a cord, will include many fitness and health features and most importantly – will tell accurate time with a deviation of no more than 50 milliseconds off at any time. The screen is probably too small for your favorite slots and games, but we'll keep you updated on these developments as well.
The Ladbrokes St Leger Festival kicks off today in Doncaster for four days packed with horse racing action. The St Leger Stakes is one of Britain's five classics, having been inaugurated back in 1776. It's a Group 1 flat horse race taking place over a distance of a 1-mile, 6-furlongs and 132 yards (2,397 metres). Legends Back in the Saddle The stakes are high for today's opening races and the headline chase for today is the annual Clipper Logistics Leger Legends Classified Stakes taking place 3:35pm UK time. The stake which serves as a fund raiser for the Injured Jockeys Fund and Northern Racing College, sees an impressive line-up of legendary contestants. Winners of Derby, Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand National will all be standing on the starting line today; the jockeys consist of 16 ex-pros who are getting back on the saddle once again for charity. Big names like Willie Supple, Carl Llewellyn, Michael Hills, George Duffield and Jim Culloty will take part in the 1m stake. Odds at bet365 Sports A prime spot for connoisseur of fine horse races, bet365 Sports will provide full coverage for the races at the St Leger Festival. In pre-race odds, the four year old Tiger Jim jockeyed by George Duffield was the sportsbook's favorite horse to win with 4/1 in odds, followed by the five year old Dansili Dutch jockeyed by Michael Hills at 11/2. Three year old Comanchero jockeyed by Kevin Darley received 8/1 while five year old Kuwait Star jockeyed by Jimmy McCarthy got 9/1.Willie Supple who is set to jockey Mixed Message is considered a big favorite, even though he received only 14/1. Tune-in bet365 today and enjoy the Best Odds Guaranteed offer which pays out at bigger odds if the SP is bigger on the punter's selection.
Online Casino and Social games developer MX Digital have sealed an agreement with the William Hill group that will see a number of MX slots carried on their site. MX Digital is a Los Angeles-based company who both develop and distribute casino games worldwide. Specialising in branded slots, their games are featured at many of the biggest gaming platforms in the USA, Latin America and Europe, but this new deal which will see six of their biggest games at William Hill Casino is their biggest and most important distribution agreement yet. William Hill have become the first UK-based operator to gain a gambling license in the state of Nevada, achieved via the purchase of a number of US sportsbooks including Brandywine Bookmaking LLC, Club Cal Neva sportsbook and American Wagering Inc. MX Games for William Hill Each of these slots is based on a major film franchise or personality, adding to the collection of popular culture games at William Hill such as Gladiator and the Marvel range. Missing in Action features hard man actor Chuck Norris in perhaps his most famous role where he rescues American servicemen from Vietnam. The slot game sees his character as the Wild symbol, and he also triggers free spins and a bonus game. James Dean sees the legendary actor in several poses on the reels, plus sports cars, motorbikes and a bonus game with up to 50 free spins, while other MX Digital titles that will soon be appearing at William Hill include The Blues Brothers, Red Slam, featuring Basketball legend Dennis Rodman, and Bloodrayne, based on the comics, video games and 2005 movie. William Hill have some previous relationship with MX Digital, having featured their David Hasselhoff slot game 'The Hoff', and Will Mathieson, their Slots Operations Manager has said of the deal ''We were very pleased with the audience-appeal of MX Digital's recent David Hasselhoff slot. High profile branded products like these are key to driving successful marketing campaigns and gaining new customers.''
The iPoker network have announced that three online poker rooms will be making changes to their operations in the United Kingdom. Of the three brands, Winner and Titan have already launched all-new '.co.uk' gambling sites while Mansion has left the iPoker network completely. The reason for these moves is due to the new online gambling legislation due to come into effect on October 1. The new regulations will drastically change the amount of online poker rooms in the UK, but most likely the cost that players will be paying for online poker. It is not just poker that is being tested under the new Gambling Act as online sports books and online casinos will need UK licenses if they are to take bets from players in the country. Many brands are now scrambling to ensure they will be able to operate legally come October 1, which is causing a lot of action behind the scenes of the online gambling industry worldwide. Player’s pockets most likely to suffer The second, and most substantial new regulation of the new Act is a “point of consumption” tax, a 15% cost on all gross profits on UK players. It would be wise to understand that operators, no matter how big will need to raise their prices for players in the UK. There are many brands that already have a UK license and it is expected that all of the big brands like PokerStars, 888 Poker, Unibet, Full Tilt and more to remain. There will however be many small brands that will have no option other than getting out. “Due to changing regulations regarding online gaming in the United Kingdom, we must inform you that Mansion Poker is required to close its doors to UK players on September 15th, 2014,” related Mansion regarding their withdrawal from the industry. Winner and Titan are currently on licenses in Antigua, which is a region white listed by the UK gambling commission until they get full UK licenses.
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