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The NJ Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) is accepting applications for skill-based casino games. Less Regulation, Faster Licensing The authorization for skill-based games approval comes with an expression of eagerness by the DGE to receive skill-based game applications. Social and skill-based games have proven to have particular appeal to the new technology-oriented generation of players. As a result, regulators and operators alike have sought ways to integrate this type of play on a larger and larger scale into the casino wagering environment. Also: Shorter Wait Times for Applicants The announcement was particularly encouraging because of the accompanying mandate New Jersey regulators are equipped with to cut down the wait time between application and licensing. As a test product, skill game products fall under a New Jersey statute that pending approval would put the games on the casino floor within 14 days. As a result, DGE Director David Rebuck proudly boasts that the state of New Jersey is the fastest in the country to market electronic gaming equipment. Roebuck promises, “Bring your innovative skill-based games to New Jersey, and we will work with you to get them approved quickly.” While New Jersey is seeking increased revenues from online gambling regulation, the new opportunity is extended to both land-based and online skill games, to be sure. Skill-based Games: Wave of the Future However, the skill-based experience is commonly accepted as more adaptable and complementary to an online or online/live hybrid environment, as opposed to a traditional slot machine casino floor modality. Examples of skill-based games which have become favorites include Candy Crush and Words With Friends, popular because of their mobile, incremental style of play. Greater acceptance and implementation of skill-based games to meet the interests of new generation of players is a trend which is sure to continue, and New Jersey regulators just put themselves in prime position to harness those benefits with the new announcement.
The Hawthorns will come alive tonight as the home town heroes, West Brom, host Manchester United in the Premier League. This has been an interesting season so far with unlikely teams creeping their way up the table. West Brom are currently in 14th place with 8 points, while the visitor from Manchester are in 4th, with only 11 points. A win at home tonight could send West Brom to within 1 point of United, but van Gaal is confident he has his team back on the winning track. Back in Action United received some good news, as they are full of injuries, which have plagued the roster this season. Ander Herrera will be back only after taking a painkiller shot for the injury he sustained to his ribs. United has been without key players including Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling, Paddy McNair, Ashley Young, Phil Jones, Jesse Lingard and Michael Carrick, which is part of the reason they are not in the top 2 spots on the table. West Brom will be playing their hearts out for a win at home against United, but with such talent on the visitors side, can they really pull out the win? They are not suffering the amount of injuries that led van Gaal to state, "this is worst i've ever seen as a manager in my career," but West Brom will need something extra special if they want a chance to win. Live Betting bet365 Sports is offering a number of online betting markets for tonight's face-off in the Hawthorns. West Brom is at 5.00 to win, while Manchester United is at a confident 1.75. Aside from outright markets, punters have the opportunity of betting on Double Chance, Correct Score, Over/Under, Goal Scorers, Cards, Corners, Asian Lines and much more. The action gets underway at 20:00 in the UK and it would be a shame to not witness such a pivotal game this early in the season.
Late last week, the European Commission (EC) chose to refer Sweden to the European Court of Justice. In making the referral, the European Commission explained that is for Sweden’s persistent non-compliance with European Union (EU) legislation. This is the first instance in which the EC has taken this sort of action against a member of the EU in relation to its legislative approach to gambling. A Breakthrough Decision The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) claimed that the action was a “breakthrough decision” on the part of the EC. Previously, the EC had asked for Sweden to take action to ensure that its gambling legislation was in line with EU law. Up to this point, the EC has not considered the efforts of Sweden to be satisfactory. Lack of State Control Specifically, the EC has cited that Swedish authorities lack national control of its sports betting monopoly. Policy objectives are said to not be doing enough to tackle problem issues like criminal enterprises and gambling addiction. Svenska Spel is an online poker operator within the country that is also said to be falling short on control measures. Freedom to Provide Services Maarten Haijer of the EGBA has hailed the EC for “upholding fundamental European freedoms”. Of course, he is referring to EU businesses and their freedom to provide services. The general secretary of the EGBA said it was regretful that Sweden had displayed “little commitment to change” during recent years. More EU States to be Challenged A final point of note is that Haijer believes that the EC will continue this approach by referring additional EU member states that have been promoting monopolistic conditions and preventing external operators from entering their market. In contrast, Norway is free to maintain its monopolistic economy because it’s the Scandinavian neighbour of Sweden and is not part of the EU and is therefore exempt from its laws.
The U.S. Mega Millions is one of the most popular lotteries in the world and it is also the one with the most players for each draw. This means that if nobody wins the main jackpot and it is rolled over for another draw, it will quickly reach an astonishing number. The perfect example is presented this week as the jackpot for the U.S. Mega Millions lottery is estimated to be an amazing $200,000,000. Two draws will take place this week, with the first one being on Tuesday, October 21, and the second a few days later on Friday. A Simple Ticket for a Life-changing Prize The beauty of lotteries is that they are affordable to play and the prizes can easily change your life. When it comes to popular lotteries, this is even more spectacular as hundreds of millions can be won with a ticket which costs just a couple of dollars. Online vendors, like The Lotter and Lottery Master, make everything simple as you just need to select the lottery you want to play from the list covering all the major ones, select the numbers for the tickets and just make the purchase on the internet. Online lottery tickets make the big games available beyond their regular borders and offer the chance to play to all potential winners. Quick Playing Guide The U.S. Mega Millions is based on two groups of numbers. In the first group, there are numbers from 1 to 75 and the player must select five of them. The second group has numbers from 1 to 15 and all online lottery tickets must have one number from this category, known as the Mega Ball. When the draw takes place, 6 numbers in total will be selected from the two categories and the jackpot is won if all of them match the numbers on the ticket. Winners can also claim prizes for only getting some of the numbers, with 2-5 multiplier options to sweeten the deal.
The Excellence in Gaming (EiG) 2014 Conference is kicking off today at the Arena Berlin in the German capital for three days packed with action. EiG is one of the most important iGaming conventions in Europe which brings together the industry's biggest names, promoting attendants to look at current issues faced by the iGaming world, to brainstorm solutions and create networking opportunities. Innovation in Sports Betting Among the many panels which will be held in EiG 2014, tomorrow sees a much-anticipated insight panel intended to look into the potential future of the online sports betting sector. Besides the interest in online sports betting, the moderator for the panel is also a point of interest, that is the new Business Development Director of FSB Technology, Richard Thorp. A veteran in the iGaming and betting industry, Thorp served in many leading industry positions. Mobile Sports Betting Thorp has some interesting notions about online sports betting which he expressed ahead of tomorrow's panel. He claims that the major developments in the sports betting sector are happening in mobile, using the Paddy Power Messenger app as an example for a product that caters especially to the younger market. At the same time, Thorp sees place for improvement in mobile, giving the Racing Post app as an example for it focusing only on mobile and doing well. This doesn't mean that operators should neglect convergence; they should deliver customers with the same good experiences on desktops and betting shops. Looking Outside According to Thorp, sports betting operators could learn from other sectors to get fresh perspectives on important fields. "Looking outside the industry for ideas and how other industries move with the times is important," he claims. "Most of the operators in our industry tend to wait to see whether something works before copying it."
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Soccer fans worldwide will have much to discuss after this week, as Week 11 of the Champions League gets underway tonight at 18:00, followed by games in all the best leagues, all week long. There are matches that every punter dreams about winning, with live audio and live markets at bet365 sports. Get your money’s worth and more Bet365 is offering a 100% Euro Soccer Bonus, which gives punters the chance to earn a big bonus on returns pending a pre-match accumulator bet. Choose any three selections or more by combining teams playing in the Champions League, Premier League, Serie A, Primera Liga or Bundesliga, and bet365 will give you a bonus boost on any returns. As always, bet365 is running their popular Bore Draw Money Back offer for punters placing bets on Correct Score, Half-Time/Full-Time or Scorecast. If the game remains scoreless, you’ll get your money back. Champions League Week 11 The Champions League gets started at 18:00 tonight with a thriller from Russia as CSKA Moscow host Man City. It will be a wild match as it will be an empty house after UEFA’s decision to punish the home team and their fans for severe racism in previous games. That hasn’t stopped bet365 from offering premier online betting markets including: Full Time Result (CSKA 6.50 – Draw 4.20 – Man City 1.57), Double Chance, Correct Score, Over/Under and much more. The action continues as Mourinho’s fantastic Chelsea squad takes on Maribor, the Champions League newcomer. Chelsea will be looking to solidify their top spot in Group G. bet365 Sports has the underdog of the week market for punters looking for the biggest long shot with Maribor at 21.00 and Chelsea at 1.16, while a draw could be the best bet at 8.00. Bet on corners, individual players, Asian lines, goals and more. The Action Continues Bet365 is hot on the action for Wednesday’s matches between Arsenal (1.72) and Anderlecht (5.00), and again for the main event featuring Liverpool (4.50) VS Real Madrid (1.80). Test your skill and soccer knowledge by placing a bet on one of the 89 markets available for each of these games. Premier League It’s a Premier League weekend starting on Saturday with Man City (1.53) taking on West Ham (6.00), Liverpool (1.40) hosting Hull(7.00) and Arsenal (1.61) traveling to Sunderland (5.50). It continues on Sunday with the game of the week, as Manchester United (2.75) try to best Chelsea (2.45) at Old Trafford. There are many more games and hundreds of lines for all leagues with virtually any bet you can think of. Don’t forget to call in sick this week to catch all of the matches and the biggest names in Soccer live at bet365.
Founded by industry veterans Peter Hannibal and Nick Harding, the Gambling Business Group (GBG) first shared its vision in July. To summarise, GBG intends to provide “a strategic voice” for UK gambling operators and to compliment the functions of existing industry bodies. The latest member to join the 50-strong group is Playtech, a leading global developer of software for the online casino industry. This is a huge coup for GBG, as Playtech employees over 3,400 employees across 12 nations. Acting on Behalf of UK Operators GBG CEO Peter Hannibal explained that his organisation would be able to assist Playtech by acting on behalf of the developer in communicating with government leaders and regulatory personnel. Outside of online gambling, GBG assist membership base that consists of casinos, betting offices, bingo halls, and other outlets. A current major issue affecting CBG and its members is the 25% tax on fix-odds betting terminals, which will see many UK high street betting shops close in 2014 and 2015. The addition of Playtech comes as a much-needed boost. More New CBG Members Coming Hannibal is delighted that he can now count Playtech among existing members. Plans are currently underway to announce the addition of Playtech alongside a new wave of GBG members at the ICE and EAG industry conferences in 2015. Each new member is required to pay subscription fees proportional to their annual turnover prior to joining CBG. Playtech Playtech delivers a complete online casino experience that encompasses desktop games, mobile games, and live games. The ascent of Playtech has been largely due to the creativity displayed by the developer. Some of the more creative slots include Battle of the Gods and Monty Python’s Life of Brian. However, it would have to be the Playtech slots that most appeal with players. These blockbusting games include Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, and The Avengers.
The newly-formed government in Belgium has announced that 2 new land-based casinos will be built, increasing the number of casinos in the country from 9 to 11. This measure is designed to help boost the economy which has been struggling amid the ongoing European recession. Impact on Online Gaming Even though these are land-based casinos which will be opening, it could be good news for online casino players as well. Currently, Belgium mandates that online casinos can only operate and apply for licensing if they partner with land-based casinos. Some online casinos that have a Belgian license include PokerStars online poker room, Ladbrokes, bwin.party and Unibet. Belgium is different to Spain, Italy and France since players can play casino games in a global pool at these online casinos. This will likely continue as the country sports a population of just 11.2 million people. Possible Changes to Tax Laws As it stands, Belgium does not tax the winnings that residents receive from gambling but this may be changing as Belgium wants to bring in additional tax revenues. The financial sector of Belgium believes that professional players should have their winnings taxed. According to the administration of Belgium, a player that regularly plays poker and puts time and effort into making it a profession should declare the winnings as income just as every other working person does. The new tax proposals could pose a burden for professional poker players in Belgium, depending on how large their earnings are. Michel Maus, a Belgian fiscal expert says that professional poker players generating enough earnings from poker such that they are in the top bracket should be taxed at 75%. It still remains to be seen if any tax changes will be implemented but it appears that the government is moving in that direction.
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