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According to the indication of current trends, Morgan-Stanley projects the online gaming market to balloon to $5.2 billion within six years. If all 50 states were to approve online gambling, Morgan-Stanley says the figure could double to $10.7 billion. However, the firm was quick to explain the unlikelihood of this event actually taking place, in light of “limited chances” for Federal approval and the fact that only 39 states currently have Commercial or Tribal casinos. Remaining Challenges The challenge remains turning an online gambling venture into a profitable business, and provides the basis for the six year estimate. Morgan Stanley explains that realistically it will take four years for online gambling ventures in so-called early-adopter states to reach maturity, and for their profit margins to reach Morgan-Stanley's long-run rate estimate of 25%. The online businesses also must pass something of a litmus test, as they cannot realistically expect to break even until the second year, so some additional fortitude is required. In New Jersey state however, some operators have reached break even within ten months, so Morgan-Stanley's estimates could prove pleasantly conservative. Adjustments This estimate comes after Morgan-Stanley tempered previous estimates, which the firm deemed overly optimistic. Morgan-Stanley came out as more cautious after reported profits were lower than expected in other early adopter states, so that the cumulative figures Morgan-Stanley initially trotted out were adapted to be more realistic and helpful to investors and state offices alike moving forward.
We have a breaking news report to announce the foreclosure of bingo sites owned by gambling operators John and Mike Yates. A number of bingo sites have been affected, all of which have been removed from Online Casino Reports. You must not try to register with or play at Big Time Bingo, Bingo Palace, BingoSC, OnlineBingo.com, Slot Center, and WorldwideVegas. Some Players to Lose Money The foreclosure was announced via OnlineBingo.com, with an alert announcing that John and Mike Yates had failed to maintain their payments. The announcement clearly listed the above URLs as bingo sites to avoid. Unfortunately, it was also stated that players with money deposited with sites operated by the Yates were unlikely to be reimbursed. Chargeback Recommended A recommendation was made that players of Yates-run bingo sites should chargeback their payments for the previous six months to ensure that the father-son business partners do not profit in the wake of the foreclosure. Follow that advice and perform a chargeback if you have been affected. Debts Owed The foreclosure announcement provided further details in explaining that the Yates had not paid debts that were owed to employees, investors, and service providers. Additionally, it was also insinuated that the Yates did not operate a fair gaming policy, utilising house players and software bots to prevent real players from winning. More Sites to Avoid Along with the bingo URLs already listed above, there are even more Yates bingo sites that are to be avoided. Here are the sites: BestBigTimeBingo, BestBingoPalace, BestSlotCenter, BestSlotCentral, BigTimeBingo, BingoPalace, BingoVega, CasinoVega, and WorldwideVegas. Contacting the Yates Thankfully, contact information has been obtained for the Yates on the onlinebingo website. However, don’t be surprised if they avoid you.
iSoftBet recently made a big step in the right direction after announcing that they have signed a new partnership with the mobile casino operator CashBet. This is a thrilling new agreement because now players in the UK will be able to enjoy iSoftBet's premium online casino games on mobile devices including iOS, Android and PC. Prior to now, UK players were unable to play the long list of HTML5 titles that iSoftBet has to offer, but thanks to this new partnership, everything will be available very soon. New Direction This is new territory for CashBet as it is the first time they will be expanding their content and their reach. In addition to the emerging UK market, these two companies have agreed to open a platform featuring iSoftBet's online casino games using the powerful CashBet platform in the great state of New Jersey in the US. iSoftBet would have had a tough time breaking into the new-found US market but CashBet already has a transactional waiver in the garden state, which means they have the right to use their online platform therein. “CashBet continues to build a high-quality, diverse mobile gaming portfolio. Our turnkey solution allows premium content providers, like iSoftBet, to distribute their content through our next-generation, mobile-first online gambling platform,” related Dr. Mike Reaves, CEO of CashBet. Match Made in Heaven This is very close to a match made in heaven, as iSoftBet's innovative and well-designed games will be available on the stellar CashBet platform. iSoftBet will be able to take advantage of all that CashBet has to offer including multi-jurisdictional compliance, player verification, banking and much more. CEO of iSoftBet, Nir Elbaz, added, “We bring best-in-breed casino games to market for our clients, and now, by working with CashBet in Alderney and the emerging U.K. market, we’ll be able to provide players with the best mobile gambling experience there is.
This Friday marks the Westlands Worcester Raceday, presenting horse racing fans with a thrilling afternoon of National Hunt racing at the Worcester Racecourse. Recognized by its picturesque tree-lined track and its unique positioning nestling on the River Severn banks, the Worcester Racecourse has served as a horse racing event since the early 18th century. Situated on the north side of Worcester Bridge, the course is shaped as an oval circuit about 13 furlongs in length. Packed Racing Schedule Today's schedule at Worcester is packed with seven different races taking place. The first chase begins 3:50pm UK time with the Westlands First for Hybrid Horse Powers Novices' Chase featuring a top prize of £3,768 for the first place. 4:25pm sees the Go The Extra Mile With Westlands Handicap Chase, followed by the Westlands Where the Customer Comes First Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race at 4:55pm. The action continues 5:30 with the Go Fun Yourself with Westlands Toyota Novices' Hurdle followed by two more chases at 6pm and 6:30pm. The last race of the day takes place 7pm with the Westlands Hyundai IX35 – Inspiration Engineered Novices' Handicap Hurdle. Coverage at bet365 Sports A prime spot for horse racing and betting, bet365 Sports will be covering the events at Worcester today with fresh odds and many betting markets including fixed odds and cover bets, to win/to place bets and racing markets.Punters can take advantage of bet365's Best Odds Guaranteed offer for horse races which pays out punters if the SP is bigger on their selection. To demonstrate this: If you took 3/1 Early Race and your selection won at 4/1 you will be paid at 4/1. Don't miss out on today's races, tune-in bet365, check out the odds and estimation, place a wager and enjoy a day at the races!
There are a wide range of payment methods available for online casino transactions. Payments are one of the most important aspects of online casinos as they allow players to deposit and withdraw funds from their online casino account. Every online casino will have a unique selection of payment methods. We have provided you with information about payment methods by region – all of which are guaranteed safe and secure. Popular European Payment Methods There are a number of payment methods available for European players, including: Paysafecard, EPS and FundSend. Paysafecard is a pre-paid card that allows players to deposit and withdraw funds while providing a minimal amount of personal information. There are no extra expenses and you do not need to enter any credit card or bank account information with Paysafecard. EPS is an online payment option that allows players to transfer funds to and from their online casino account through EPS. FundSend is another online payment method that allows players to use their debit or credit cards to transfer money through FundSend. Germany and Austria - The recommended regional payment method for Austria, Germany and other German-speaking countries like Switzerland is SoFort. This payment method acts as a bridge between your online casino account and bank account so you can securely deposit funds. SoFort does not have a withdrawal option so you will be sent a cheque when you place a withdrawal. Holland - iDeal is the recommended payment method for Dutch players. With this secure payment method, you can instantly deposit funds into your online casino account from your bank account. Poland - PayU is an online payment method that works well for Polish players. This payment method allows you to choose from several different accounts (bank account, credit card, etc.) and then PayU facilitates payments from you to your online casino account. Nordic Countries - There are several recommended payment options for Nordic players including InstaDebit, Euteller and Nordea. InstaDebit allows you to transfer funds from your bank account to your online casino account with minimal personal information. Euteller is exclusively for players in Finland and it enables players to link their online casino account with their bank account. Finally, Nordea allows players to securely transfer funds from their bank account to their casino account. Australia POLi is the recommended payment methods for Australian players. POLi is based in Melbourne, Australia and allows for the transfer of funds between your bank account and the online casino. United States There are four recommended payment methods for U.S. players including Visa, MasterCard, MST gift card and ACH direct. Visa and MasterCard are popular credit cards, the MST gift card is similar to a pre-paid card and ACH direct allows the transfer of funds between US bank accounts and online casino accounts. Asia Recommended payment methods for Asian players include UnionPay and Asia365. UnionPay is a pre-paid card and Asia365 facilitates the transfer between debit/ATM cards and your online casino account. Alternative Payment Bonuses Players should keep in mind that some online casinos offer a bonus that is worth a percentage of the deposit amount when players use specific payment methods. These bonuses have been devised to encourage players to use specific payment methods.
NextGen Gaming and William Hill have teamed up to create a brand new video slot which features amazing graphics and a wide array of rewarding features for the players. The new release is called Gorilla Go Wild and takes place in a jungle, with various friendly characters joining the blue gorilla wearing the crown. The partnership between the two major online gaming companies has resulted in a slot unlike any other as it is very engaging and has various social hooks to go with the features for which NextGen is already known for. Gary the Gorilla is the main character of the game and he doesn’t just appear on the reels as the Wild symbol, but also alongside them as a guide through the jungle and the one to make all the features come to life. Gorilla Go Wild Features Several features can be unlocked by playing the game and this includes sticky wilds which will remain on the reels for another spin in order to create bigger prizes, guarantees that every spin is a win, multipliers based on wilds, random symbols becoming wilds and more. When Gary runs out of bananas, he will take the reels to a different location and allow the player to enjoy a special bonus round. Shared excitement for the release The game is already live on William Hill and it will likely find its way to other online casinos powered by NextGen Gaming, which is owned by NYX Gaming. The Commercial Director of NYX shared his excitement for the new release in different formats as he hopes players will have as much fun with Gary as the team did during the months of development in the studio. It is now time for the gorilla to be free in the wild and make countless players happy through his royal features.
Calvin Ayre has published an infographic report from Smart Live Gaming that details who is betting across the UK. It highlights some surprising facts and figures, and perhaps the most interesting one relates to how successful women are at gambling when compared to the men. Smart Live Gaming carried out the research to better understand their customers, and to see what the current state of the market is with regards to location, gender and age. Who is Winning in the UK? Much of the information published is as expected, with the London players making the biggest wagers, and also making up the largest number of players from a single region, followed by Birmingham and Manchester. Players in their 20's make up by far the biggest group, with those aged 45 and over being active in far fewer numbers. Residents of Liverpool make up only 5% of the study group, but are the most successful overall, with Newcastle coming bottom of the league of 12 cities, having only 88% of the win rate of Liverpudlians. Women Versus Men The research has revealed that Smart Live Gaming's players are predominantly male, with men making up some 86% of all customers. However, it is the women who are more successful, with some 9% better results shown across the board. There are a number of reasons why this should be noted by betting operators, who often target women with Bingo and little more, but it is thought that while men tend to play competitive games like Blackjack and Poker, women gravitate to slots games, and Video Poker, where the temptation to stake more and more is reduced. Women are also earning more, while lifestyle changes such as choosing to live with a partner later in life, more stressful jobs, but also more leisure time are giving women more opportunities to show the men just how good they are at wagering sensibly and successfully.
Upton Park hosts today's match between West Ham and guests Liverpool (5:30pm UK time). As is it stands right now four gameweeks into the new Premier League season, Liverpool has won two of its games and lost the other two against Manchester City and Aston Villa, currently sitting on 6 points. West Ham sits on 4 points, having won once, drawn once and losing twice. West Ham Looking to Surprise A strong team overall, West Ham knows that Liverpool is in a tough spot and looking to improve their season opening as soon as possible. This will make this encounter all the more complicated for the Reds as West Ham itself is looking to improve on the charts after a weak season opening on its behalf. Winger Stewart Downing said ahead of the game that his team has a good chance against Liverpool, especially looking at their game last Saturday against Aston Villa. Liverpool Must Improve Liverpool's Champions League game against Ludogorets on Wednesday ended in a big drama with Steven Gerrard scoring a penalty in the 92nd minute. This was only two minutes after Ludogorets equalized in the 90th minute, after Mario Balotelli scored the first one 8 minutes earlier. But the Premier League is game and Liverpool must take the 3 points today if they don't want to sink further. They'll need Balotelli's prowess in the front today together with Daniel Sturridge, and a solid defense unlike the match against Villa. Bet Live Winner Sports is offering in-play betting on this match as well as pre-match markets. In full time result West Ham got 7/2, Liverpool got 3/4 and 14/5 was given for a draw. This is sure to be a cracker of a game so log in Winner Sports today and spice it up with a wager.
Roman Chariots is a new video slot that was launched just before the end of the August. A couple of weeks after the release, players can now find the Roman Chariots slot at a number of leading casino sites. When announcing the release, Robin Littleworth of Williams Interactive (WMS) explained that the developer is eager for players to enjoy their new Supercharged Reels feature, in which players can build up to 100x multipliers. Supercharged Reels Engine Developed by WMS, Roman Chariots is the first slot game to feature the brand new Supercharged Reels engine. This exclusive engine sees three additional sets of five reels added to the slot, with each of these assigned to reels two, three, and four of the main game. Any time that a wild symbol appears on reels two, three, or four, the corresponding group of mini reels will charge up with a multiplier. Additional wild symbols landing on the reels will subsequently increase the value of the multiplier. All of the multipliers will eventually be unleashed once the triggering symbol lands on the fifth reel. Supercharged Reels appears will be an interesting and rewarding innovation. Extra Features As expected, the wild symbol will take the place of any core symbols missing on a payline. However, the wild symbol will not be eligible to appear for any special symbols. Two bonus symbols appearing on reels one and five will result in eight free spins plus a 2x multiplier. Williams Casinos There will be no shortage of Williams casinos at which to play Roman Chariots. Leading the charge is Unibet, a multiplatform casino with a £200 welcome bonus. Casino Euro emerges as another ideal candidate, as it has the game and also a €300 welcome package. The third and final option is to register with Maria Casino, where a £200 welcome bonus is offered.
Yahtzee is a dice-based game that has been played since first being developed in the US during the early 1940s. Decades after the launch of the original game, SkillOnNet has released an online slot game themed on Yahtzee. Official licensing was obtained for the slot game, so fans of the game will definitely recognise the brand imagery. Developed by Williams Interactive Although SkillOnNet oversaw the release of the Yahtzee slot, it was actually Williams Interactive (WMS) that was responsible for the development process. WMS is known for other slots such as Lunaris, Red Fleet Flag, and Kiss: Shout it Out Loud. Yahtzee has been another successful release and it can be found at SkillOnNet casinos. Yahtzee Jackpot Although the game is designed as a slot, WMS has ensured that Yahtzee subtly disguises the structure. Look a little closer, though, and it is possible to see a five-reel structure with 25 paylines. Players are afforded the prospect of placing five levels of bet. To be eligible for the Yahtzee jackpot, players must bet at the highest of the five levels. Creative Design What impresses about the slot is that WMS has taken the time to design an entire range of symbols that are Yahtzee-themed, as opposed to creating a few and then padding out the range by adding playing cards. In this case, the chosen approach is creative and appealing. Bonus Features Continuing with the features, Yahtzee features a free roll bonus round that will be triggered when five scattered roll symbols appear. Another important feature is the Yahtzee bonus game that will begin when five bonus symbols have been collected on the fifth reels of the slot. The aim of the bonus game is to create a pair after three rolls of the dice. The multiplier will increase from 3x to 20x, depending on whether a matching pair of ones is rolled or a pair of sixes. Casinos with Yahtzee To try out this slot based on a classic game, Slots Magic or EU Casino are worth a visit. Both casino sites are currently offering a welcome promotion entitled Throne of Games, which awards 20 free spins when you sign up with the promo code ‘SPINS’.
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