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Chelsea has the chance to secure top spot in Group G with a win or a draw over Schalke 04 tonight in Germany. Stadion Gelsenkirchen is sold out tonight for the second meeting between these teams and Schalke fans are looking to play the role of spoiler. The last time they met, Fabergas scored a brilliant goal in the 11th minute and the match looked like in was in the bag until Huntelaar found the back of the net in '62, which was the end result. Champions League Success With only two games left in the Group stage, Schalke is currently in second place in Group G with five points, while Chelsea are in first with eight. It is a battle between these two heavyweights to ensure they both move on to the Last 16, but for Schalke's new manager, it will be a backwards walk down memory lane as he gets set to face the squad he took to the Finals in 2012 and became, once again, the Champions League winners. The Blues have a better than average record against Budesliga teams winning nine matches with five draws and losing only four. Schalke does not have an impressive record against Premier League teams and even in their home stadium they have only won three, lost three and have recorded two draws. Mourinho the Magician Jose Mourinho is having another dream season so far reigning over the Premier League by seven points. Many people do not know that if Chelsea are successful at hoisting the Champions League trophy, it will be the first time a manager has won the honor with three different teams (he won with FC Porto 2004 and FC Internazionale Milano 2010). bet365 Champions League Markets Schalke 04 may be the home team but they sure are the underdogs to beat the Blues tonight. Bet365 Sports has the German side at 4.20, while Chelsea are at 1.80 to win and a draw is 3.75. Punters will find Double Chance, Correct Score, Handicap Result, Winning Margin and a number of premier soccer bets waiting to be won.
News has emerged from NYX Gaming Group Limited (NYX) of the completed acquisition of Ongame Network Limited from Amaya Gaming Group Inc. Announced on Monday, November 24 2014, the deal will see NYX acquire the B2B poker network. Already providing online casino, bingo, and lottery software solutions in the US and Europe, NYX can now diversify its offering to include poker. Benefits for NYX In explaining the acquisition, NYX CEO Matt Davey was forthcoming when he stated that “Ongame is renowned for its excellent poker products”. In addition, he considers Ongame as “one of the best poker products in the industry”. Another benefit was that Ongame has a presence in some global jurisdictions that NYX has not yet entered. Next Step for NYX What also became clear from Davey’s acquisition announcement was that NYX made the purchase with the intent of fuelling the company’s continued expansion in the US and Europe. Meanwhile, he felt that the deal would help to further solidify the relationship between NYX and Amaya, both of which are emerging players in the casino software development sphere. Role of Amaya To expand on the relationship, it can be revealed that Amaya Gaming made a recent investment in NYX. This took the form of a $10 million subscription in NYX’s unsecured convertible debenture, which is essentially medium-to-long-term debt. Interest will be generated on the debenture at a rate of 6% per annum, with NYX required to settle up in two years. At that time, Amaya can claim the interest and principal in the form of ordinary shares. Amaya Background In terms of day-to-day operations, NYX controls its primary functions from its Las Vegas HQ. As for development, this is primarily undertaken at software facilities located in Sydney and Stockholm. For game development, internal development company NextGen Gaming, a specialist in slots, is key.
The odds for online gambling becoming legal in South Africa in the foreseeable future are not very good. Due to the resistance shown by the government in the country and the difficulty for operators to get licenses to offer their products in the market, industry experts believe that internet gambling will not be coming to South Africa anytime soon. Arguments against Online Gambling According to the gambling industry leader in South Africa, Nikki Forster, the government has recently expressed concerns regarding problem gambling in the country and the fact that making it available on the internet would only make this issue more significant. Despite the fact that there have been efforts to legalize online gambling for over a decade, the government does not believe that it will create jobs and that the benefits will outweigh the risks. Forster also added that the trade and industry representatives do not support online gambling and that this will likely result in it remaining illegal for quite some time. Strong Demand in South Africa Although the government is unwilling to issue licenses to reputable online gambling operators, the demand in the country is certainly there. The trend shown by the regulators is opposite to those shown in other parts of the world. Forster argued that more and more countries are looking into relaxing some of their restrictions and allow online gambling to take place. UK would be the best example due to its size and the fact that internet gaming is much bigger than land-based casinos. Looser restrictions have even been introduced in the US, a market in which internet gambling has been strongly opposed over the years. Now, several states allow online casinos and online poker rooms to operate within their borders with great success. There is also the subject of money and South Africa would see a great increase in revenue if it would legalize and regulate online gambling, with its land-based market already being worth R21.8 billion/year and growing.
The Champions League gameweek 13 heats up today as Liverpool visit the Vasil Levski National Stadium at Sofia for a crucial game against Ludogorets Razgrad (7:45pm UK time). Liverpool's Last Chance Liverpool is in a really bad shape, going through one of its roughest patches in the last few years. On Sunday the team lost an away game to Crystal Palace at 3-1, marking its fourth consecutive loss. This game is an absolute must win for Liverpool and it could go both ways: They could win because of the immense pressure or alternatively, crack under it and swipe away this season beneath the bed early. In the Premier League, Liverpool is positioned in the twelfth place with 14 points, having lost 6 matches and winning only 4. The Reds are very far from their "top five" echelon. Ludogorets Could Surprise Ludogorets is sitting on three points in the fourth and last position with one win at home over FC Basel and three loses. Their goal difference is -5, just one goal away from Liverpool's -4, yet they've scored more goals than the Reds: 3 to 2. At Anfield in the last game between these two, Ludogorets almost held Liverpool to a draw but Steven Gerrard saved the day with a stoppage-time penalty. Liverpool has more at stakes in this one, and Ludogorets could use the immense pressure on their guests to strike hard and take a win – a risky bet but one that could bring plenty. Bet Live Winner Sports has full coverage on all Champions League fixtures tonight with many pre-match and in-play markets. For this fixture Winner had full time result odds at 3/1 on Ludogorets, 19/20 on Liverpool and 13/5 for a draw. Head over to Winner tonight and spice your Champions League viewing with a wager.
Software developer Genesis Gaming is expanding its game arsenal, having announced the release of two new mobile games: Robyn and Orion. The release of the games also marks an expansion of the partnership Genesis has with Odobo as the games will be available on this platform. The Games A new release from Genesis, Robyn is a 5-reel 243 ways-to-win slot themed on a fierce warrior named Robyn who is out to protect her village from an evil sorceress. The game's bonus feature players put the heroine's archery skills to the test in shooting Random Target Symbols which change their value, gradually growing with bigger and more frequent wins. Orion was released in 2013 and is themed on the hunter of the same name from ancient Greek Mythology. Accompanied by the goddess of the hunt Artemis and a pack of loyal hunting dogs, players step into the shoes of Orion as they spin the slot's 5 reels with 50 paylines laden with wilds, stacked wilds and free spins. HTML5 Ready Built with the latest HTML5 technology, both new games are available for instant deployment for desktops and mobile devices alike. Mobile players are up for a seamless experience as both games were developed with mobile in mind featuring ergonomically designed controls. Mobile Content Releases Accelerated Managing director at the company Geoff Hansen said: "As we accelerate the release of mobile content to leading operators, partners with a rapid and reliable deployment model will be essential. Odobo provides the ideal partnership for our mobile strategy." Partner Success Manager at Odobo Glen Bullen said that the company is thrilled to offer Orion and Robyn to its operators, praising Genesis Gaming. "Genesis Gaming is a talented studio driven by industry veterans. The team's experience is evident throughout their high-quality games portfolio."
The potential of Bitcoin in the online gambling industry has been the subject of discussions for the past several years and while there were some bumps along the way, it looks like the popular virtual currency is becoming bigger and bigger for iGaming. The advantage of using Bitcoin, the regulations that come with it, the future of crypto-currencies and Altcoins are just some of the topics covered by the first ever Bitcoin4iGaming Conference that took place on November 24 in the UK. Various sessions and countless operators The Dexter House in London welcomed about 150 regulators, operators in the iGaming industry, professionals and enthusiasts in Bitcoin; making it a big success. The sessions covered the currency from different aspects and the focus was mostly on its role in the growing online gambling industry. The speakers for the day were carefully selected by Michael Caselli from iGaming Business and his experience from working with GoCoin’s Eric Benz came in very useful. The quality of speakers was admired by participants and it helped show how powerful technology can be in comparison to the actual currency value. Positive buzz and future education Bitcoin seems to have won the hearts of iGaming operators a while back and the energy on the conference was very positive, despite the fact that some sessions explained some of the risks that come with this online currency. The main highlight from the conference remains the fact that governments and the general population still need to be educated on the use of Bitcoin and the benefits it can provide, especially in the iGaming industry. The block chain technology that comes with Bitcoin can be used in many different ways, according to the panelists. Some of the examples included debt collection, medical management, voting systems and more. With benefits like no chargebacks and user-friendly usage on the internet, the conference made quite the case for Bitcoin on Monday.
Yggdrasil is one of the more recent entrants that have arrived to develop online casino games, after emerging in December 2013. As for speciality, Yggdrasil Gaming has particularly excelled in the development of video slots. And with the late-November launch of Cazino Zeppelin, Yggdrasil has added an eighth video slot to its growing portfolio. Steampunk Theme Inspired by the current popularity of the Steampunk trend, which combines 19th century stylisation with steam-powered machinery, Cazino Zeppelin is about a flying casino. Of course, this is not the first time that Yggdrasil has sought to exude imagination in its video slots. Titles such as Robotnik and Fruitoids are quite unlike anything to be found in the games libraries of other software developers. Slot Setup The actual format of the slot is one that the vast majority of players will be familiar with. Designed with five reels displaying three symbols on each, a total of 15 will populate the reels after a spin. To generate winnings, the aim is to match three or more symbols one of the 20 paylines. Making life easier are the wild symbols that will substitute for most of the winning symbols. Mathematically, the slot features a rating of 96% for return to player. Key Features As for the special features, these consist of sticky wilds and free spins. To decrease the waiting time for free spins, players are permitted to change the speed and “fast-forward” to free spins. From a single line bet, it is possible to win 40,000 times the line stake. Where to Play Yggdrasil CEO Fredrik Elmqvist considers the slot to be highly changeable, and expects this to appeal to players. In commenting on the launch, he explained that “the art style is a mix between art nouveau and Steampunk. The slot can now be found at EuroSlots and Vera & John Casino from 24 November 2014.
Come the end of November, PokerStars has pledged to launch an array of blackjack and roulette games to compliment its online poker experience. Much of the groundwork has already been laid, as PokerStars has already launched all of the blackjack and roulette games at its Spanish website. Players will benefit further in the coming weeks, with PokerStars also set to release a wider offering of casino games by end of the year. Successful Spanish Launch In evaluating the Spanish launch of the games, it would appear that PokerStars has made a shrewd decision. According to PokerStars research, 30% of all Spanish players have played the new casino games each month. From that statistic alone, it would indicate that many online poker players are likely to welcome the addition of casino games at the international site of PokerStars. Online Poker Popularity Declining The golden age for online poker came during the early 2000s, and was later hit by a decline after the activity was outlawed in the US later in the decade. Years after that hit and the industry has continued to decline gradually. In an effort to increase the viability of the business, PokerStars is adding casino games in an attempt to add a new stream of revenue. While the potential benefits of the launch are obvious for PokerStars, it’s worth considering what players will get. In that sense, PokerStars has explained that an increase in web traffic for the site will result in greater loyalty rewards for players. However, it would appear that some players of the international PokerStars site are opposed to the launch of casino games. They are concerned that the games will draw money from the poker tables and increase the profits of PokerStars. Another concern is the temptation presented by the games, but players will have the option to remove them from view.
Tottenham Hotspur FC have a serious chance to move into the Last 32 if they are able to overcome the thorn in their side; FK Partizan Belgrade. In their last match on September 18th in Belgrade, Partizan was able to keep Tottenham from scoring, ending the game 0-0 and gaining their first point in the Europa League. The hill that Partizan needed to climb in game 1 has now turned into a mountain as they face the Spurs at home in front of a sold out stadium. Advancing out of Group C is already a lost cause for Belgrade but they can still try to spoil the Spurs' campaign. The Spurs are undefeated in their last seventeen games in the Europa League and look like they will be a team to beat in the later stages of the tournament. Tale of the Tape The odds are stacked up incredibly high against Partizan, but then again, they were also stacked back in September when they tied Tottenham. The Spurs have scored eight goals over their four Europa Matches, while Partizan has only scored once. The Spurs are better than Partizan in every statistic imaginable for the tournament so far and it makes for an easy bet with regards for tonight's game. Live Betting Tottenham will win this game! They are just way too strong at home and will not make the same mistakes as they did a couple months ago. bet365 is offering some attractive lines for all of the Europa League action and has posted their markets for tonight's matchup. Tottenham are without a doubt the favorites at 1.30, while Partizan is at 9.00 and a draw is at 5.50. There are dozens of markets in addition to outright winner and each one has the opportunity for lucrative winnings pending the correct bet is made. Don't miss any of the UEFA Europa League, especially not the Game of the Night as Tottenham take on Partizan tonight.
Magic Red receives industry-leading casino software from Playtech, one of the top providers in the market. Featuring a live offering that is broadcast on UK TV and now available at select mobile casinos, Playtech provides its partners with outstanding live casino interfaces. One such example is Magic Red Casino, where registered users can access up to six live dealer games – most live sites struggle to provide more than two. Live Dealer Selection First up is 3D-UK roulette, which is a version of roulette that is hosted exclusively by dealers situated in the UK. The alternative is to play standard live roulette for games hosted by international dealers. No live casino would be able to keep players satisfied without blackjack. In addition to providing standard blackjack, Magic Red also hosts Unlimited Blackjack. This version is more thrilling because it removes betting limits. Baccarat is the perfect compliment to any live game selection, with its relaxed pace a pleasure to enjoy. Meanwhile, casino hold’em rounds out the six games with a special dealer vs. player version of poker. Optimised for Your Screen A potential issue in the development of the Playtech live casino platform would have been for players to struggle to see the outcomes of the games they played. As a solution, all live games at Playtech casinos feature large numbers and symbols to clearly display the results of hands and spins during gameplay. Authentic Casino Surroundings Magic Red Casino has a demo video to introduce its players to its live casino platform. This video is ideal for taking a look behind the scenes. Incredibly, an entire casino is laid out with the various live table games hosted by Playtech and Magic Red. A glamorous female dealer is then guiding the action at each table, with footage of the gameplay captured in HD quality and broadcast on Magic Red.
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