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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. The film spawned a video game for the Nintendo DS 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 many 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 serving 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 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.
The rivalry between Liverpool and Swansea City is heating up and has made for some incredible competitions so far. Coming into tonight’s game, the last Premier League match of 2014, both teams are coming off wins from their Boxing Day matches. Liverpool bested Burnley, while Swansea beat Aston Villa. Liverpool has won only two of their last eight Premier League matches at home. The last three matches between these teams has seen 16 goals, making for very entertaining match-ups. LiverPool and Swansea City Starting Lines Brendan Rodgers, Liverpool’s manager had dropped Belgian goalkeeper Simon Mignolet earlier this season, but has had to call him back after an injury to Australian keeper Brad Jones' thigh. Dejan Lovren, Glen Johnson, and Jon Flanagan are still not fit to play, which could pose a problem for the Red’s defense. For the visitors, Jefferson Montero is still out following a hamstring injury against Aston Villa. Manager Garry Monk is working out squad rotations including Jazz Richards, Bafetimbi Gomis, Tom Carroll and Wayne Routledge.   Bet365 Sports Offers Live Premier League Betting For Punters, odds currently posted at bet365 Sports are seriously attractive for tonight’s game and could be the numbers needed for some lucrative winnings. Although Liverpool are in tenth place on the Premier League table and Swansea is in eighth, Liverpool are the favorites to win at 1.72. Swansea’s odds are at 5.25, which is a huge differential because they could easily win this game. Double Chance are also attractive with the Reds at 1.18, a draw is 2.15 and a Swansea Win is 1.28. Probably the best market for tonight’s game is Correct Score, which is at 14.00 pending the game ends at 1-0 in favor of Liverpool. It is going to be a great end to 2014 and the Premier League invites you to watch all the action live at 20:00 (UK).
The world’s biggest lottery game will be drawn for the last time in 2014 tonight and the jackpot has rolled over to an amazing $172 million. That may not be the record-breaking amounts that the US lottery game is famous for, but with a $107 million cash prize it could be your ticket to an amazing New Year. Mega Millions Rollover - Record Breaking Jackpot The Mega Millions rolled over after no tickets won the Boxing Day draw. The winning numbers from the December 26th draw were 2, 5, 10, 20, 38, and 14, which is good news to know before you pick your numbers for tonight. Mega Millions holds many of the world records for highest jackpot amounts in the world including the biggest ever at $656 million. They also hold the second, seventh and tenth highest jackpot records worth a combined total of close to $2 billion. Earlier in March 2014, the Mega Millions jackpot hit the record for the year at $414 million. How to Play The Mega Millions winning numbers are selected from two drums. There are five numbers drawn from a guess range of 1-75, followed by a second drawing for the bonus number from a separate drum from 1-15. To win a prize, players have a 1 in 15 chance for the lowest secondary prize worth $1, but any time a Megaplier is played that dollar turns into $3. Visit any online lottery ticket agent like The Lotter or Lottery Master to buy your online lottery tickets and win the Mega Millions lottery jackpot. Lucky Numbers: How to Pick the Winning Lottery Numbers Many players have a number of strategies when it comes to picking lottery numbers. One of the best ways to do this is by paying attention to the ‘Hot’ and ‘Cold’ numbers from years past. For example, in 2013, the hot numbers were 45, 36, 38, 3, 21, 27, 29, 31, 44, 48, 49, and 56. On the other side of the spectrum, the cold numbers were 9, 10, 14, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 34, and 53. Some players like to play the cold numbers because it should be just a matter of time before they win.
The holiday season is always a good excuse for online casinos to offer lavish, luxurious prizes to their players, and with so many casinos on the internet, competition is heavy. If one casino holds a raffle for a prize Toyota, another casino will hold a raffle for a Lamborghini. If one casino offers double comp points when playing slot games, another will offer triple comp points. You get the idea. This holiday season is no different than its predecessors, and online casinos are pulling out all the stops in a no-holds-barred battle to win, hook and attract new and returning players. Fortunately, it is the players who benefit! Dream Prize: Cruise Vacation If the prizes being offered at this time of the year indeed reflect a competition between casinos, there are certainly front-runners and, well, those that are lagging behind. This year, Casino Cruise has pulled ahead of its colleagues with their offer of Saturday Ticket Madness, which offers a different prize cruise every two months. This December-January, the prize cruise is for the Caribbean, which includes stops in Miami, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Mexico. Players get one draw ticket for every $50 deposited, and double tickets on Saturdays in December and January. This is just one example of the posh prizes being offered by online casinos; so it is a great time for players to take advantage and to actually win some really cool stuff! Know Your Worth In the world of online casinos, players are commodities. So as a player, you have the upper hand (no pun intended). This means that you are free to shop around for the online casino that is offering the best prize, the best bonus and generally, the best bang for your buck. Remember, the casino that you skipped over yesterday might be offering something different today, so make sure to take a look at what's out there, and use the casino competition to your advantage!
Paris Saint-Germain will face Inter Milan for their last games of 2014 tonight from Marrakech, Morocco. The French champions are holding a training camp in the North African country and the friendly match against the Italian side caps off a successful camp. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has already put twelve goals in the back of the net for PSG this season and looks to continue this trend tonight. After a three week winter break, Ibrahimovic is keen to show his former team that he is better than ever and can score in any country and on any pitch. PSG are currently in third place in Ligue 1, only one point behind Lyon and three behind Marseille, the current leaders. Inter Milan are not having a successful year at all, as they sit in eleventh place in Serie A and need a jump to get them back on track this year. The friendly in Morocco pits ex-Inter players against current ones, as many of PSG's players were formerly at Inter Milan. The ongoing joke is that "There are Italians at PSG, as well as IbrahÂimovic and Maxwell." Tired-Looking Frenchmen PSG has looked a bit tired over the first half of the season and this game could be a real thorn in their side due to its timing, but nevertheless Laurent Blanc, PSG's manager is confident his team will do well. We may even see a new formation or changes to the starting roster. Online Betting Markets The markets for tonight's friendly are quite attractive as posted by bet365 Sports. The UK sportsbook has PSG as the outright favorites at 1.85, but the underdogs from Inter Milan at 4.20 could be the best bet. A draw is also quite good at 3.50. One of the best markets to be found on the bet365 site is Result/Both Teams to Score props. PSG and Yes is at 4.00, PSG and No is 3.00. Draw and Yes is at 5.00, while Draw and No is at a huge 9.00 market. The friendly match-up will be the last game of the year for both teams and they will each be looking to end the year on a winning note.
As we move into the new year, Online Casino Reports has summarized the our picks for 2014 and taken a forward glance into who we think are the most promising casinos for 2015. With the continued growth of online gambling, the proliferation into mobile, and the changing legality in the US and around the world, we looked back at the year 2014. Online Gambling Boom The sheer scale of the global gaming industry highlights the rising popularity of casinos as a form of entertainment. According to the State of Gaming 2014 report, the games industry is worth approximately $14 billion more than the movie industry. Moreover, a 2014 report from yStats has concluded that the online gambling industry could grow by as much as 10% in the next couple of years. Many online casinos have expanded their mobile offerings, and others are making innovative changes to their websites. Based on what we have seen in 2014, we have produced this annual special to summarise the best online casinos across the most important industry categories. Below are our top picks. OCR Experts’ Choice Best Casino for 2015 – bet365 Casino The experts of Online Casino Reports are in agreement that bet365 Casino is the best brand for 2015. This decision was easily reached after considering the sheer quality displayed by bet365 across a wide range of categories, including trust, customer support, localisation, language support, software, game selection, mobile, live dealers, and offers. bet365 is adding new games and features with every passing week. This commitment means that players are never left waiting for something new. As a multichannel operator, bet365 also runs platforms dedicated to sports, poker, live dealers, and mobile. Runner-up – 888 Casino A worthy runner up to bet365 is 888 Casino, another giant in the global online casino industry. 888casino is not far behind bet365 across all of the categories of above, which is why our experts wanted to feature it as the runner up. 888casino is the most senior operator on this list, having first emerged as a brand back in 1997. Those years of experience have allowed for 888casino to refine its offering and excel in overall quality and customer service. Users can access a number of other channels, including sports, poker, bingo, and more. Top Casino for Payouts, Prizes, Offers, and VIP Program – Winner Casino The Winner’s Circle section clearly shows that the players of Winner Casino win well and win regularly. All of the wins featured are of players who win thousands of pounds, and there’s transparency because Winner lists the winning games plus the name and country of the player. Signup offers have been designed to suit players of all budgets, meaning that there will be a deal for every player. In the longer term, players can claim various bonus offers such as a refer a friend. The VIP scheme allows for players to generate comp points as they try to rise through the various levels, unlocking many more promotional rewards. Newest and Most Promising Brand – Casino Cruise Launched in just September 2014, Casino Cruise is already off to an excellent start. The eye-catching style of the site will wow you with visuals. Meanwhile, the promotional selection and the chance to win a dream cruise vacation highlights a dedication to pleasing players. Casino Cruise has also launched with impressive software with games coming from highly creative developers like Microgaming, NetEnt, and Play’n GO. Most Innovative and Best Casino Platform – BETAT Casino and Slotty Vegas Casino BETAT Casino and Slotty Vegas Casino share the category for most innovative and the best casino platform. This was chose because of its outstanding user interface, which is constantly upgraded. During December, the Advent Calendar and Hot and Cold tab particularly impressed. Slotty Vegas Casino earns its place because of the rewarding Supercharged Winnings feature that increases the potential winnings for a select number of slot games. In addition, Slotty Vegas pays out winnings in a remarkably short span of time. Top Casinos for Progressive Jackpots – Jackpot City/All Jackpots/All Slots Jackpot City, All Jackpots, and All Slots share this category in a three-way tie. The progressive jackpots at these sites are higher than anywhere else, offer the highest payouts, and yield the biggest wins. Each of the online casinos gets its progressive games from the Microgaming network, so the selection of progressive jackpot games is expansive. Players can access jackpot versions of slots, blackjack, roulette, poker, and video poker. Best in Localisation and Promotions – EUcasino EUcasino easily attains this title for its extensive coverage of languages and for accepting signups from players who live in countries without access to online casinos. Players will find coverage for more than 15 languages. Armed with an array of bonus deals, EUcasino adds to these by hosting regular promotions that change often. A promotional calendar is listed each month so that players can stay aware of what they can claim and when. There is also a VIP scheme for rewarding players who display their long-term loyalty.
Romania recently passed a new law which will regulate the online gaming sector, says Odette Nestor, President of the National Office for Gambling. The law will raise the licensing fee for online casinos from Romanian Leu (RON) 400,000 to EUR 100,000 (roughly RON 448,000). It will also introduce a temporary gambling license, given for three months with the possibility of extending it to six months. The goal of the temporary license is to promote tourism. Nestor commented on the new ordinance, "Through this ordinance, the Government has managed to regulate the online gambling sector, which was regulated in 2010, but not completely. We now have a legal framework that allows gambling operators to get licensed in Romania, and through this licensing, we will protect minors and Romanian players." Romania's Ambiguous Stance on Online Gambling Romania has had a vague relationship with online gambling since it became an issue over the past decade. When Romania was accepted into the EU in 2008, it was forced to follow EU rulings on online gambling. However, these rulings ended up in no-man's-land, since Romania did not have any previously existing legislation regarding online gambling. The 2010 regulation that Nestor referred to was when the Romanian government attempted to pass such legislation; they made a law that allowed online gambling, but only with companies who received a gaming license from the government. This regulation was somewhat odd, as there was no regulatory body in Romania that had the authority to give out such a license. The result was that many foreign online gambling companies started offering services in Romanian, even though it was technically illegal. After all, there was still no regulatory body to enforce it. Finally, in April 2013 a regulatory body was created to oversee Romania' online gaming: the National Office for Gambling, of which Odette Nestor is president.
As the world waves goodbye to 2014, online sportsbook William Hill Sports is taking a look at the year that passed by and the expectations for 2015. Every New Years Hill offers special markets with which punters can place predictions for the upcoming year. Here are a few interesting special markets for 2015. FHM Sexiest Woman of the Year Every March, UK men's magazine FHM rates the sexiest women of the year. Leading the list of contestants for 2015 is actress Michelle Kegan with 4/1 to be elected to lead the list, followed by Academy-award winner Jennifer Lawrence with 6/1. Noticeable entries include Kate Upton, Mila Kunis and Rihanna who all share 14/1 odds, Scarlet Johansson with 16/1 and Emma Watson and Gal Gadot sharing 33/1. Celebrity Big Brother 2015 UK's Celebrity Big Brother launches January 7th and host Emma Willis heated things up saying that this year's celebs could make the season the best the series has seen yet. William Hill's list reflects the rumors with markets on the likes of celeb-blogger Perez Hilton (20/1), singer Janet Jackson (16/1), singer/actor Duncan James (10/1) and actor/presenter Keith Chegwin who is leading with 7/1 odds. What about Prince Harry? With his older brother expecting a second child, Prince Harry is still a bachelor. The 30-year-old prince split up with his girlfriend Cressida Bonas after almost two years of relationship back in April, and the UK is interested to see the redheaded son of royalty courting a wife. Currently Prince Harry is 3/1 to get married in 2015. Other interesting specials for New Years include markets on the 2015 Oscars, Golden Globes and Grammys, a "Next Bond" market and weather specials such as "Big Ben to fail to chime for weather reasons". If you've got predictions for 2015 don't get carried in thoughts – put it to the test with William Hill's special markets.
A couple of months ago, Net Entertainment launched a new slot game called Cosmic Fortune. The preparations took quite some time but it didn't take long for this hot new game to become one of the most popular slot titles of the year, with players eager to try out the combination of retro elements and modern graphics. This week, the progressive jackpot surpassed €300,000, enticing players to join in on the fun. On top of everything, Cosmic Fortune also came into the scene with an amazing five jackpots, three of which are progressives and will increase with every bet placed by online players, while the other two have constant values. Unique Bonus Round In order to win the progressive jackpot, one must first trigger the Free Falls bonus round. This is done by getting three or more scatter symbols on the screen at the same time. During the free falls, the symbols that are part of winning combinations will turn into marbles and add up for the Bonus Game at the end. During the first stage of the bonus game, the hero of Cosmic Fortune will drop marbles from his spaceship and these will make their way down. There are five collector cups on the screen and if the marbles land in them, the game will award the corresponding prizes, with the Jackpot Collector Cup requiring three marbles to move on to the jackpot bonus game. This is where the five jackpots can be found and as marbles fall from the spaceship, they can land in the cups. Three hits are needed in order to win the amount and the mega jackpot is the biggest of them all, now exceeding €300,000. Fun with Cosmic Fortune The game is available at all leading online casinos powered by Net Entertainment and this of course includes BETAT Casino, Unibet Casino and Casino Cruise. Bets can range from €0.30 to €30 and there is also a free version for those that just want to check out the game for some fun spins.
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