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The Chepstow Racecourse is the venue today for the annual Welsh National horse race (shooting off 2:35pm UK time). A Grade 3 National Hunt Chase, the race is run over a distance of 3 miles and 5 and half furlongs with 22 fences to jump. Mountainous Looks to Defend Title Winner of last year's race Mountainous will try to be the first champion to successfully defend his championship since 1989. Trained by Richard Lee, the 9 year old Mountainous has won 5 runs in his career so far, finishing three times both in the 2nd and 3rd spot. Over at bet365 Sports, Mountainous was at 12/1 odds for winning with Midnight Prayer, Monbeg Dude and Shotgun Paddy at 8/1 and Hawkes Point at 11/1, all which will give Mountainous a run for his money with Amigo and Benvolio at 12/1. Specifically there's a lot of buzz about Amigo. Trained by the esteemed David Pipe, Amigo is said to be ready to bid for today's chase which he finished seventh last year. The Paul Nicholss' trained Hawkes Point is also a horse to look for, having finished as runner-up in last year's race after a tight three-way finish with Tidal Bay. Full Coverage at bet365 Sports As always, bet365 Sports is going to be right in the action at Chepstow today with live coverage of the chase televised on Channel 4. This means that punters can benefit from the popular Channel 4/1 offer which gives those who backed any winner at 4/1 or more in a televised race a risk free bet on the next televised race with the same stake. Also applying for today's races at Chepstow is the bet365 Price Promise which guarantees the best prices on every horse. Additionally, bet365's Best Odds Guaranteed promises punters to be paid at the bigger odds if the SP on their selection was bigger. Spend your day at the races this Saturday!
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The 5th Annual Regulatory Forum on European Online Gaming is set to take place Monday, February 2nd, at the London's Crowne Plaza – London The City Hotel. Organized by the C5 Group, the European Online Gaming Forum is one of the continent's most important iGaming events. This year's forum brings together many of the people who make the industry work, with speakers ranging from key Euro regulators and decision makers to leading position holders in the industry. Europe's Booming Online Gaming Industry Europe's online gaming industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the continent. The European Commission has estimated that by 2015, revenues from the European iGaming industry will reach €13bn. With this in mind, the European Online Gaming Forum convenes to look at the current state of affairs in European iGaming, looking at regulation, safety, business strategies and emerging trends the likes of digital currency. Key Regulators and Industry Leaders With regulation being on top of the agenda for 2014/5, an impressive line-up of key regulators will take part in the forum. Some highlights include a keynote address on how the European Commission supports online gaming development by EC representative Harrie Temmink, a session dubbed "Navigating the Regulatory Landscape in Europe" and a fascinating panel looking into the future of gambling. The regulators will be joined by key industry leaders, operators and suppliers, with representatives from companies such as Amaya, Playtech and Betfair as well as leaders of key European iGaming associations. Focus on UK Regulation With the recent implementation of the Gambling Act 2014 in the UK, the forum will look at the challenges it has created and the solutions offered, and how the iGaming market responded and is responding to the new reality. A session completely dedicated to the subject dubbed "How to Comply with Your New British Licence" will take place a day after the forum.
2014 has been an exciting year in terms of new, themed, online casino game releases. Numerous brands have been jumping on the themed-games train and much success has come due to this. Whether themed-after hit TV shows, blockbuster movies, or sexy adult entertainment, themed-games are definitely getting better with each release. Themed casino games are exciting and growing in popularity. Basing ones game on something familiar, especially an award-winning TV show or movie automatically means there will be hundreds of thousands and even millions of players that have seen it previously. This year some of the biggest themed-titles have been released and there should be even more coming in 2015. Hit TV Shows Game of Thrones – Microgaming knew with this release they would have an instant classic. The TV show has won virtually every award possible and is one of the most popular programs to ever hit the small screen. The 5x3 reel, 243 ways-to-win video slot takes players through the world of Westeros and visits the Lannister, Baratheon, Stark and Targaryan clans along the action-packed journey. South Park – With 18 seasons in the bag, South Park has become one of the biggest animated TV shows of all time. The boys of South Park elementary have become household names for some time and each episode leaves viewers sore from laughing out loud. The hilarity of Matt Stone and Trey Parker’s animated series has been transformed into a 5-reel, 3-row and 25-payline video slot by Net Entertainment and South Park Studios. Packed with Free Spins, Sticky Wilds and 3 mini bonus games, Kyle, Cartman, Stan and Kenny have become a top online slot with millions of followers. Blockbuster Movies Aliens – With the popularity of the Aliens movies, it was only a matter of time for an online games developer to try and make it into a thrilling slot, and that’s exactly what Net Entertainment has done. The 3D graphics in this mega-popular slot look exactly like Ridley Scott’s award-winning movie featuring Sigourney Weaver and the scariest Alien create ever to hit theatres. There are three different game levels, each with its own mission and huge bonuses waiting to be won. The Invisible Man – Net Entertainment hit the nail on the head yet again in 2014, when they released the 3D video Slot themed-after the massively popular Universal Studios, the Invisible Man. The hit movie was one of the original thrillers and the game is definitely up-to-par. The 5-reel, 3-row and 20-line fixed win-both-ways casino game features Free Spins, Wild Substitutions, and much more. Jurassic Park – It has been 22 years since the initial Jurassic Park movie hit theatres worldwide and won a number of Academy Awards soon after. The movie had to become and online video slot and who better to do it than one of the biggest developers in the industry, Microgaming. 243 ways-to-win on some of the most prehistoric reels ever and a storyline 65 million years in the making. The Dark Knight – Ever since the new age of Batman movies was released featuring Christian Bale as the Dark Knight, millions of people worldwide have gotten back into the hit DC Comics superhero. The original Dark Knight movie was one of the finest action movies ever made and Microgaming took it upon themselves to create a first-class video slot based on the Gotham city hero. Jackpot Rango and Basic Instinct – iSoftBet released two of the hottest movie-based slots this year coming at a great time for the popular game developer. Both Jackpot Rango and Basic Instinct were hit Hollywood movies on very different sides of the spectrum. Basic Instinct, the sexy movie from 1992 was one of the hottest movies of all time, due to Sharon Stone's scene. Jackpot Rango, released in 2011, was an amazing Wild West hit featuring the hunky voice of Johnny Depp as a funny chameleon and a number of additional characters. Entertainment Playboy – Microgaming took another chance when they released their Playboy slot and the risk turned out to be a good one, as the sexiest slot in the industry is a worldwide hit. The 5-reels are as hot and wild as the naughty magazine and international Playboy brand got a slot make-over in 2014.
Gods of Olympus is the name of a brand new video slot by UK-based online gaming developer 1x2 Gaming. Better known for their virtual sports offerings, 1x2 Gaming branched out a few years ago and began developing state-of-the-art online casino games for some of the biggest brands in the industry. Their portfolio is now growing rapidly and there are close to 100 games to choose from. Game Specs The new slot features 5 reels and 20 paylines and will be released on Flash to begin with, followed by an HTML5 version soon after. Themed-after the Greek Gods in all of their glory, Gods of Olympus delivers stunning graphics, an interesting storyline, intricate animations and a unique gaming experience for players looking for something a bit different. “I am pleased to be able to demonstrate that we can offer diverse graphical styles as we expand our portfolio,” related 1X2 Gaming’s CTO, Luke Jobling. There are a number of bonus features including Free Spins, Multipliers and much more. The twelve Greek Gods in this game pack a real punch with the mini bonus game, which is just as much fun to play. The maximum jackpot win with Gods of Olympus is £22,500 and with an RTP of 97.5% there should be winners in no time. Where to Play Player’s looking to try this new slot can do so at a number of online casinos including bet365 Casino, emu Casino, Ladbrokes Casino and Leo Jackpot Casino with plans to be released with many others in 2015. Each of the brands feature different bonus offers so be sure to check their casino page before registering. 1x2 Gaming was founded in 2002 and are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and the Alderney Gambling Control Commission in the British Channel Islands. They now offer a wide range of virtual sports products, thirty mobile games, table games, slots, and much more.
It has been a wild regular season in the NFL this year and the playoff picture is almost a done deal. There are still four teams in the running for the final spots in the 2014/15 playoffs including the Ravens, Texans, Chiefs and Falcons, and they are all in action tonight. The only team still not guaranteed a playoff spot in the NFC is the Falcons and they face the Carolina Panthers tonight in Atlanta. The Falcons knocked the Saints out last week with a huge 30-14 upset, while on-the-road. The Panthers currently sit in first place in the NFC South, with the Falcons nipping at their heels and after tonight’s game, we will know if Atlanta will be in the playoffs this year. The Panthers are the better team on Defense, but the Falcons, led by Matt Ryan at the QB position are flying high after last week and could pose quite a threat at the Georgia Dome tonight. Three of the last four games between these two teams were decided by two points or less, so it’s obvious that the game will be a nail-biter throughout all four quarters. Keys to Victory The Falcons must stop the run tonight, as the Panthers are looking like one of the best rush-teams in the late stages of the regular season. Back in Week 11, the Falcons beat the Panthers 19-17 and they hope to bring it yet again with the help of their home-field advantage tonight. The Falcons high-powered passing game has been incredible to watch all season long. Matt Ryan has 4,434 yards and 28 Touchdowns going into Week 17 and he will most-definitely be on his A-game at home tonight. Bet365 Betting Props The Panthers come into the Georgia Dome tonight as underdogs, listed by bet365 Sports at 2.70, while the Falcons are the favorites at 1.50. The Point Spread is 1.90, with the Panthers +4.0 and the Falcons at -4.0. Over/Under lines also pack a punch with 1.90 odds for both 47.5 points over and under. There are an additional 209 markets available including Team Props, Score Props, Quarter and Half Props and much more.
With 2014 almost over, online gaming developers are hurrying to make a push for 2015. SkillOnNet is one of the first developers to release a brand new title just before the New Year and they have come through with Wild Crystal Arrows. Another Instant Hit? The online video slot, Wild Crystal Arrows is a 5-reel, 15-payline mobile and desktop game featuring a unique moving wild symbol and more exciting bonuses. Take for example the massive multiplier that takes players’ stake up to 500x and the free spins feature, which can add up to ten freebies in a row. The new release is just a part of SkillOnNet’s plan for 2015 greatness. They have really been getting creative with their bonus features, making sure players have a thrilling experience. “We’re excited about the release of Wild Crystal Arrows and are confident players will love its unique multiplier feature,” related Andy Andrews when asked about the game. Their last game Ninja Master was an instant hit and they should have another winner with this game. New Year’s Resolutions With the New Year just around the corner, SkillOnNet has also pledged to lead the industry with Live Casino gaming content. They are working with Evolution Gaming and XProGaming, which will get a boost by planned content by Amaya and NetEnt. Where to Play SkillOnNet continues to be one of the leading online gaming software providers in the industry. Players have grown very fond of their cutting edge graphics and stylish design. For operators, few can compare to SkillOnNet’s proprietary back-end systems and their development and distribution services with the likes of EUcasino, Slots Magic Casino, Mega Casino, and Casino Euro Mania. Currently, SkillOnNet offers well-over 50 proprietary slot games, 2 progressive jackpots, Live Casino Games and much more. 2015 is a year for growth and development for SkillOnNet and the release of Wild Crystal Arrows before the New Year should be evidence that they are going for glory.
The incoming ICE iGaming conference is so massive it will have its own App. Availability and Benefits of the App The free app will be available to all visitors, exhibitors and delegates operating Android or iOS devices attending ICE and the co-located ICE Conferences at the Excel London from February 3-5, 2015 The app was generated to streamline the ongoing late-breaking developments courtesy of the ICE itself, and will provide users with access to the full event schedule, latest product launches, and information on speakers participating in the ICE Conference and Seminar programme. The app also will support business activities through a unique personal event planner that will track appointments, business meetings, and other networking opportunities. The app will further help people to get around and make those appointments and workshops with a detailed interactive floor-plan of the 60,000+ square meters of show floor space and facilitate group and team support with an exclusive link to the #ICE2015 social media tag. App Explained ICE marketing Director Jo Mayer explained the need and benefit of the app support, "The ICE app is full of new ways for visitors to engage with the show, plan their week, discover who’s exhibiting, arrange meetings and see who’s speaking. It’s also an interactive tool that allows visitors to post updates and comments in the activity feed, share photos and even earn points and badges for participating.” Mayer sees the app as a dynamic, mobile window onto the event that helps attendees personalize their conference networking experience for the world's largest gaming exhibition, and calls the tool “invaluable” in terms of helping all attendees get the most out of the conference. With so much information and activity, the app can clearly play a prominent role in optimizing the efficiency of the experience of all attendees in pursuing specific goals that they want to accomplish during the conference itself.
Many software providers look to find interesting ideas for games. iSoftBet's succeeded with this hilarious slot based on the hit comedy Nacho Libre. In this special feature, we look in depth into the slot, including some background as to the history of Mexican wrestling. Background Lucha libre is a form of Mexican professional wrestling which became popular worldwide due to its unique features. One strong visual characteristic strongly affiliated with lucha libre is the colorful masks worn by wrestlers (luchadores). These are very significant in the sense that removing them during a fight could disqualify a wrestler; some fights are entirely dedicated to the removal of the masks. Another strong feature characterizing lucha libre is the agility of the wrestlers who often engage in impressive aerial maneuvers. Unlike professional wrestling in the USA a-la-WWE, luchadores mainly rely on their agility and swiftness. Films and Video Games The popularity of lucha libre created a whole new genre of films based around the sport which broke out of Mexico's borders. One good example is the 2006 comedy Nacho Libre, a film based on a true story in which Jack Black portrays a cook at a Mexican orphanage that turns into a luchador to provide better food for his orphans. The film spawned a video game for the Nintendo DS console and a unique video slot by the same name. Nacho Libre Video Slot The Nacho Libre video slot was developed by iSoftBet, a software developer with a knack for branded games. In its portfolio one can find high quality branded slots such as Rambo, Platoon, Beverly Hills 9020, Bruce Lee and more. Nacho Libre itself is built on 5 reels and 10 paylines, presenting players with smooth gameplay and customizable options allowing for the optimal experience. The symbols consist of lettered luchadores and five characters who are able to tower a whole reel: The slot's jackpot is activated when all five characters are fully displayed on the reels in any order. With 10 lines and the highest bets, the jackpot can reach 15,000 coins. Two Free Spin Modes A bell serves as the wild which substitutes for symbols in a line, also functioning as an extended wild in the free spin mode. Free spins are activated when three or more Nacho Libre logo scatter symbols are landed, letting players choose between two free spin modes: Either to receive 15 free spins with a wild towering a whole reel, or to receive 10 free spins with a normal bell wild with 3x multiplier on all line wins. Apart from its cool features, Nacho Libre is simply hilarious and very fun to play: The upbeat Mexican music, the announcement of the luchadores as they land on the reels and the bell ringing wild create a memorable experience which makes every single spin entertaining. Lucha libre is a form of Mexican professional wrestling which had become popular worldwide due to its unique features. One strong visual characteristic strongly affiliated with nacho libre is the colorful masks worn by wrestlers (luchadores). These are very significant in the sense that removing them during a fight could disqualify a wrestler; some fights are entirely dedicated to the removal of the masks. Another strong feature characterizing lucha libre is the agility of the wrestlers who often engage in impressive aerial maneuvers .Unlike professional wrestling in the USA a-la-WWE, luchadores rely on their agility and swiftness. Films and Video Games The popularity of lucha libre created a whole new genre of films based around the sport which broke out of the Mexican border. One popular example is the 2006 comedy Nacho Libre, a film based on a true story in which Jack Black portrays a cook at a Mexican orphanage that turns into a luchador to provide better food for his orphans. 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Free spins are activated when three or more Nacho Libre logo scatter symbols are landed, letting players choose between two free spin modes: Either to receive 15 free spins with a wild towering a whole reel, or to receive 10 free spins with a normal bell wild with 3x multiplier on all line wins. Apart from its cool features, Nacho Libre is simply hilarious and very fun to play: The upbeat Mexican music, the announcement of the luchadores as they land on the reels and the bell ringing wild create for a memorable experience which makes every single spin highly entertaining.
There are only a few days left in 2014 and Endorphina has taken the time to release three new slots to help celebrate the New Year. Endorphina has been at the forefront of casino game development and has been making moves to become one of the best in the business. With a new website and a long list of meticulously detailed games, Endorphina has once again raised the bar with a trinity of new slot games. Safari It’s time for an adventure with Endorphina’s new video slot. This 5-reel, 50 payline game is themed-after an African Safari and all the elements of a one-of-a-kind Safari in the African bush are on the reels. Lions, Elephants, Compasses, and Water Buffaloes spin lightning fast across the reels as a lucrative cash jackpot is up for grabs. The game includes a fabulous bonus game, which is triggered by three scatter symbols. There are also up to ten free spins available after the Book of Africa is open and the night drowns out the Safari sun. Retromania This new slot is a retro hipster’s dream as it takes players back to the roots of the game with ultra-cool style. The 5-reel, 9-payline slot layout reminds players of the old days, but don’t think for a second that this game is outdated. The reels are beautifully designed and features symbols like cassette tapes, film, records, ghetto blasters and more. There is a fun bonus game that begins once three or more bonus symbols appear on an active line. The game is sure to be an instant classic and hits on a trend very popular with the gourmet coffee drinking and beard having hipster crowd. Sushi The last of the trinity is themed-after everyone’s favorite Japanese food, Sushi! The Maki, Nigiri and Sashimi pieces of raw-fish are the basis for an excellent 3-reel, 5-payline video slot. The design of the individual pieces of Sushi look good enough to eat and you may find yourself ordering in from your favorite Sushi restaurant, while you spin the reels. You won’t be rolling sushi any longer, you’ll be spinning on Endorphina’s new game.
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