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Re-regulation of gaming has hit what could be called a snag: the collapse of the government. Reconstruction The dust will clear in March 2015, when Sweden's Social Democrat prime minister Stefan Löfven has called for a snap general election. The current government fell through after Lofven's failure to secure approval for the budget, a scant two months after assuming office. Regulation Issues The new regulation was anticipated in light of the primary iGaming issue in Sweden revolving around Swedish government attempts at prevention of competition with monopoly gaming provider Svenska Svel from offshore online operators. Sweden is currently at a regulation crossroads, where benefits need to be established in order to move forward with more equitable legislation. Currently, the long-standing monopoly of Svenska Svel is a bone of contention for the gambling industry and the European Commission, which wants Sweden to open its market to operators from the private sector. Sweden's government is traditionally resistant to change, but could benefit from regulation with a potential tax revenues of SEK 1.68 billion by 2016. It could also allow other Swedish industries to benefit, such as advertisers and the media, providing a needed boost to the economy. The quality of games and the options for Swedish customers would also increase. Gambling Government Official The situation is rather awkward for one government official, Jimmie Åkesson, the 35-year-old leader of the Sweden Democrats, an avid gambler who was not only shown a propensity for losing large sums of money—but doing so at sites licensed offshore in Malta, outside of the domestic market he is entrusted with protecting. More Time Needed There is some time to bandy about all the issues, and settle all the controversies, hopefully in time for the new vote, an opportunity for the Swedish government to come clean and align itself with the regulation movement spreading across Europe.
As it currently stands, the Royal Vegas progressive jackpot total has surpassed the €5.1 million mark. And the ever-increasing total can be attributed to an upsurge in activity that has been prompted by the Santa’s Gift Grab event. At present, all major online casinos are rewarding their players with special deals and offers as a thank you to mark the festive season. €140k Prize Collection Having started on Monday 1 December, Royal Vegas Casino will host the event for a total of 40 days, letting it run into January. And when you add up the value of the event, this works out as €140,000 worth of offers for participating players to target. As for what is up for grabs, Royal Vegas has assigned a broad selection of prizes to win during each day of the Santa’s Gift Grab event. Throughout the duration, players can try to claim free spins, reward points, credits, reward multipliers up to 5x, cashback, and other prizes. All in all, Royal Vegas is offering quite a lot. A common trait of special casino events is that the prizes contain some minor terms and conditions. In this instance, Royal Vegas will give players 24 hours to use their gift for the day. Any gifts not used within those 24 hours will be claimed back by Royal Vegas. Obviously, though, it won’t be long for a new deal to emerge. Progressive Jackpot Games The increased activity surrounding Royal Vegas will likely mean that the progressive jackpot total may soon approach the €6 million mark. The increased circulation of free spins and other prizes has helped see to that. In terms of the progressive jackpots, Royal Vegas has a range of slots and table games for players to access. For starters, Mega Moolah and Major Millions are two well-known options, while the table games include Roulette Royale and Caribbean Draw Poker.
Rome's Stadio Olimpico is the venue for today's "winner takes it all" UEFA Champions League match between home team AS Roma and guests Manchester City (7:45pm UK time). Both teams are vying for a second place in Group E to make it to the next stage in the Champions League. AS Roma AS Roma has scored in every single game at all competitions this season when playing at home. The team's group game against CSKA Moscow saw the Yellow-Reds winning 5 to 1. Like Manchester City and CKSA Moscow, Roma is with 5 points with a goal difference of -4 (8 for, 12 against). Three points tonight could guarantee Roma's ascension to the next stage, though they could make with a draw if the game between Bayern Munich and CSKA Moscow ends a draw. Roma is doing well in Serie A, sticking close to Juventus at the top in the second position. Manchester City City is in a tougher position and not only due to being the guest at the Roman fortress. Qualification to the next stage relies on their performance and how Moscow does against Bayern: The Citizens could qualify with a win and provided Moscow doesn't beat Bayern; in case of a draw against Roma, City will need CSKA to lose. Beating Roma at home will be difficult also given the fact City never won on Italian soil. The reverse game between the two in the Etihad Stadium was a 1-1 draw and today City will miss prolific scorer Sergio Aguero who's out due to injury, having to rely on Edin Dzeko. Bet Live Winner Sports will be giving full coverage to today's Champions League fixtures including this intriguing match. In full time result odds, Winner had 29/20 on Roma, 19/10 on City and 12/5 for a draw. Don't miss out on this thriller tonight and log-in Winner Sports for a full range of betting markets.
Mexico is on the verge of opening its online gambling market. Gambling Bill Approved This announcement comes down as the result of the approval of a gambling bill introduced to the national government legislature. The plausibility of a Mexican online gambling market has taken shape in previous weeks as result of an agreement between the National Action Party (PAN) and the Party of the Democratic Revolution (PRD). This vote represents the first concrete step in the full passage of online regulation. The Chamber of Deputies' 297-32 approval vote now sends the gambling bill to the Mexican Senate for approval. The regulation model for the bill, entitled Ley Federal de Juegos con Apuesta y Sorteos, would turn the Mexican online gaming market into single-nation entity serviced by a limited number of providers, with more transparent regulation of existing land-based gambling. However, the regulation does not permit Mexico to participate in a any international player pools. Transparency and Awareness of Gambling Activity PAN Deputy Jose Arturo Salinas Garza lauded the transparency of the regulation model: "With this law now all Mexicans can know how many casinos are in Mexico, which permits have been granted, which are operational, who the owners are and who the partners are." New Front on the Battle Against Corruption To this point, Mexico has been reluctant to allow online gambling due to the general weakness of the government, which invests most of its resources in the battle against the corruption, violence, and trafficking of established drug cartels. However, the cartels and other criminal organizations have indirectly benefited from this approach anyway, through establishing unregulated casinos and underground gambling locations across the country. Increasing protections against money laundering and establishing a minimum gambling age of 21 are measures that make the new regulation more friendly to government voters. Major Operators Poised The Mexican government and citizenry stand to reap the benefits of regulated online gambling immediately: major operators such as Winner casino are reportedly ready to step in as soon as regulation is approved.
Software developer Net Entertainment has released its newest video slot, "The Invisible Man". Available on desktop and mobile, The Invisible Man is a Universal Studios branded game based on the 1933 science fiction film of the same name. Roaming Wilds and Free Spins A 5-reel, 20-payline video slot on par with NetEnt's other branded games with Universal Studios such as Aliens, The Invisible Man brings the 1933 classic film to life with rich graphics and crisp sounds. The game follows Dr. Jack Griffin, a chemist who created a drug which renders him invisible and aggressive. This is where players get into the picture, as the game depicts Dr. Griffin's fight with the police. This presents players with two roaming wilds: The Police Wild and the Griffin Wild. Landed together these wilds can be merged into one, activating 10 free spins which can be re-triggered if more mergers occur while they are spun. Two Bonus Features The Invisible Man features two unique bonus features which can be triggered from within the free spin mode as players collect 8 of each of the roaming wilds. The Griffin's Rage bonus feature puts players in the Invisible Man's shoes as he casts his terror on the town – here players are required to click different spots which can grant them cash bonuses and increasing multipliers up to x4. The Police Spins bonus features the pursuing policeman shooting at 5 burning wilds during 3 free spins. Commenting on the new release, Chief Product Officer for NetEnt Simon Hammon praised the company's partnership with Universal, saying: "The Invisible Man showcases a great player and gaming experience of a very popular title and story." Where to Play The Invisible Man is available now at NetEnt powered online casinos like Slotty Vegas Casino, Casino Cruise and Moon Games Casino.
It’s no secret that lottery is a big industry - last year, global lottery sales hit $275 billion. The bigger national lotteries like Powerball and Euromillions regularly roll over into tens of millions, and everyone is keen to have part of the multi-millionaire dream for just a few dollars. While for many decades, lottery was about retailers selling tickets and scratch cards at convenience stores and gas stations, the web has been transforming all this quietly and we are now increasingly buying our Euromillions tickets online. 2014 saw the boom of the online lottery market, just the results from the first quarter of the year was at a record high that has been growing at a stunning rate. From the consumer point of view, the advantages are obvious –you can buy a ticket whenever you want, wherever you are. On holiday in Ibiza? You can still buy a Powerball ticket as long as you have an internet connection. And gone too are the days of the lost lottery ticket. The digitalization means that nothing is ever lost, and your million dollar dream will not get destroyed by a washing machine. Unsaturated Market From a business perspective, the online lottery market has seen lots of growth but it is still relatively unsaturated. Usually running on an affiliate model, there has been a surge in sites selling lottery tickets online. And tapping into this booming market, online lottery technologists Kootac and Lottonetix have announced that they will be joining forces to expand their position in the market. This merger has been greeted positively with the big operators in the iGaming industry, and deals with the key players in Forex, Sports, and Casino are underway. Both burgeoning key players in this young market, Kootac and Lottonetix have managed to establish considerable names for themselves. Lottonetix is a player in the UK market and has done an impressive job at growing UK lottery syndicates in the last three years. Shai Ben Ami, CEO of Lottonetix, said that there has been a huge surge in the interest of online lotteries, and that this partnership with Kootac will create many more business opportunities. There is a trend in online gambling affiliates buying lottery whitelabel products, which can also be thought of a generic, out-of-the-box solution, for a quick and pain-free launch into the new market of online lottery sales. Whitelabel products come with everything in the box – payment processing, license, administrative tools – in short, the complete platform to get up and running. All that is left for the affiliate or investor to do is the branding and marketing to procure customers to their product. Lottonetix and Kootac’s whitelabel product should seriously interest gaming operators and affiliates. Their platform boasts the shortest lead in the industry – you can be up and running in 10 days flat – and 12 languages out of the box. The platform is fully licensed, comes with payment solutions, insurance and customer support. This is a true turn-key solution that will appeal to many affiliate partners who are looking for a simple yet robust solution.
The past few years have seen a surge in the popularity of financial betting. Much of that increase can be attributed to binary options which allow simple trading opportunities for people who don't have to be economically savvy. What Are Binary Options? Binary options are short-term investments with which traders predict the price fluctuation of an asset: whether it will rise or fall during a predetermined timeframe. The common types of binary options include currency pairs, commodities, indices and stocks. Binary options are traded with full transparency and require very little of the trader. There's clarity in regards to return rates and risk ratios, so armed with an asset and a prediction, anyone can opt-in for a trade. However it is advised to obtain general knowledge of the market and how it works beforehand. Licensed Brokers Binary options are accessed via online brokers who specialize in the field. Given the nature of binary options, regulation is of utmost importance. There are certified regulatory bodies which audit and monitor binary options brokers to prevent fraud and ensure the governance of safe code of conduct. Brokers are required to own a license and comply with the terms and conditions of the regulatory bodies. OptionsClick OptionsClick serves as an example for a licensed broker. Earlier this summer, OptionsClick received a license from the Cypriot Securities Exchange Commission (CySEC), a prime financial regulatory agency with which many brokers register. CySEC licensees are recognized by EU: This assures traders with OptionsClick both safety and access to a wide market with all EU member states. OptionsClick complies with guidelines set by EU law and the different financial instruments. OptionsClick's platform is designed with both new and experienced traders alike, and with the right regulation in place it is considered a high quality recommended binary options broker.
The Arizona Cardinals travel to St. Louis tonight to take on the struggling Rams in an NFC West showdown to begin Week 15. The Cardinals are 10-3 and leading the division, while the Rams are down but not out at 6-7 but coming off of a huge victory against the Redskins last week 24-0. This will be the second meeting between these two teams this season, Arizona won that game 31-10 but it is now a completely different story. The Rams defense is currently looking like the best in the entire league shutting out their opponents 76-0 in the last two games. The Rams' defense has been so good in their last three wins they have outscored opponents by a total of 98-7, and lest we forget that one of those wins included whooping the Denver Broncos 22-7. St. Louis' defense was so good last week that they held Redskins QB, McCoy, to a 54.0 rating. The Rams were beating the Cardinals 14-10 going into the fourth quarter but three turnovers by the Rams' offense gave Arizona the advantage to steal the win. Austin Davis has been getting better at the QB position so those past turnovers shouldn't come back this time around. The Cardinals have won, one game out of their last three and are not looking like they are the same team without Carson Palmer calling the shots. The Seahawks are nipping at their heels for first place in the division and it is tough to say if they will hold on after tonight. bet365 Sports Online - NFL Betting Lines Even with their first place position, the Cardinals are the underdogs tonight at 2.85, while the home team, red-hot Rams are at 1.44. It should be a great game no matter what the end result but punters can place bets on the final outcome, point spread, over/under, 3-way match result and a number of markets according to quarter, half and ever team. Don't miss out on the Week 15 kick-off game live at 1:25am tonight.
SkillOnNet, a casino software provider, and Evolution Gaming, a leader in live casino games, have just announced a partnership in rolling out new live casino offerings. This joint venture is expected to extend both companies’ positions in an evolving industry landscape. Founded in 2006, Evolution Gaming first made a name for itself in the live dealer platform and popularizing it. The company is known for cutting edge live casino games, including the award-winning Immersive Roulette. Recently, the company has also launched Live Three Card poker, and has been awarded the EGR Live Casino Software Supplier of the Year title for the fifth year running. “We are very proud that our live dealer games,” said Sebastian Johanisson, Head of Account Management at Evolution Gaming, “including innovative solutions such as multi-camera Roulette, have been chosen by SkillOnNet to spearhead the next stage of their live casino strategy.” Johanisson added that he is looking forward to this long term partnership based on both on the quality of their live content games and their operational excellence. Evolution Gaming’s live dealer games will soon be appearing on SkillOnNet’s most popular casinos, including EUCasino and SlotsMagic, which are also to be mobile ready shortly. Known for cutting edge graphics, proprietary bank-end systems, SkillOnNet powers some of the biggest online casino operators, and is a key player in the online casino industry. SkillOnNet will be featuring Evolution’s games, which are some of the best performing in the industry worldwide. Andy Andrews from SkillOnNet added, “Unlike some casino operators and providers, we really value live content and are determined to provide the best that is available – not only to our own players, but to the increasing number who are coming to us via our white label partners.” This partnership will see Evolution’s games delivered on both SkillOnNet’s B2C casinos and white label B2B services as an extended live casino roster for the upcoming year.
The holidays are almost here and Magic Red is embracing the spirit of giving by introducing a number of hot new casino games. One of the most popular brands in the world, Magic Red is continually adding more and more to ensure their players are happy and stay interested. Not only has Magic Red launched a line of games powered by Playtech, they have also introduced a new Vegas tab, which introduces players to a great selection of beautifully designed NetEnt titles. NetEnt and Playtech are two of the most beloved software developers in the industry, each with its own style and forward-thinking; continually raising the bar. New Games The new Vegas games tab features sixteen NetEnt games to choose from. Some of the top-rated slots like Blood Suckers, Elements the Awakening, Attraction and Starburst: the 5-reel, 3-row WinBothWays video slot that is said to leave players mesmerized by the bling-bling of the jewels. NetEnt games are usually instantly popular because of their unique game styling and fast paced play. In addition to the new NetEnt titles, Playtech has also come to the party with a number of their top new titles. There are games from the Marvel series like: Spider Man Attack of the Green Goblin and Iron Man 3; 5 reel, 25 payline action-packed titles with unique bonuses and a terrific storyline. There is also Fortune Hill, the new game, which features magical gameplay including a wild wizard, magical mushrooms, Rainbows and a ton of special bonuses meant to make you lucrative money. In all, there are twelve new Playtech hits and sixteen by NetEnt. That is a huge new gaming arsenal that even the most discerning online player will fall in love with. Check back soon for even more new games , as Magic Red Casino doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
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