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iGaming has made huge steps in Europe during 2014, with many countries blowing the dust off regulatory bills which have been stuck for years. The benefits of this industry which can yield billions pushing lawmakers to let people gamble online in their countries. Regulation State of Affairs in Romania While online gambling in Romania was technically regulated back in 2010, the lack of regulatory and monitoring bodies prevented iGaming to grow in the country. Following the presidential elections of 2014 which saw candidate Klaus Iohannis of the Social Democratic Party win, the country's National Office for Gambling put into force a move to completely regulate online gambling in the country through an emergency ordinance. Under the new laws, Romania has amended the licensing fees and allowed for a temporary gambling license of up to three months with possible expansion up to six months, in order to promote tourism. Romanian Players and Online Casinos Despite the regulatory difficulties, there are many Romanians who normally play at Europe's leading online casinos. Below is a list of select safe and regulated online casinos which are especially popular with Romanian players. bet365 Casino bet365 Casino's name precedes it as one of the most famous online gambling brands. Its international and all-European appeal has led bet365 Casino to offer Romanian players a site fully available in their own language. bet365 Casino's fine gaming collection is built of games from different software developers, giving players a diverse experience while being able to play slots, jackpots, traditional casino games, live dealers and more. 888 Casino One of the net's prominent online casinos, 888 Casino has many awards and crowns to its name due to its experience and wealth of games including those which the casino has developed in-house. 888 Casino caters specifically for Romanian players with full compatibility in Romanian and support for payment methods which are comfortable for Romanian players. Slotty Vegas Since it was established in 2014, Slotty Vegas has become popular with many European players. One of the major attractions at Slotty Vegas casino is its supercharged winnings which pay players more on top of their wins – that's correct for every single win. Going along with a killer combination of NetEnt and Microgaming games, Slotty Vegas is a hit among Romanian players. Casino Cruise Many Romanian players can be seen onboard Casino Cruise, a casino that takes its luxury cruise ship theme very seriously. A VIP-for-all experience is an inherent part of Casino Cruise with its huge collection of over 600 games, nifty promotions and European-trained customer service staff. BETAT Casino BETAT Casino's experience and professionalism is appreciated by players who also enjoy this casino's high customer service standards. Coupled with an impressive gaming collection composed of titles from leading companies such as Microgaming, NetEnt and Leander, BETAT Casino has also rightfully earned a place in Romanian players' hearts. EUCasino EUCasino distinguishes itself by its soothing blue EU-inspired theme, indicating that this is the place for European players although it appeals to players from other continents as well. EUCasino is available in Romanian and it caters to the needs of players from Romania who get access to an ever-expanding collection of games including new slots added every week, live dealers, jackpots and a packed promotions calendar to go with.
Unlike the special administrative region of Macau, gambling is largely restricted in mainland China. In fact, one of the only legalised activities is to play the nation’s various lotteries, of which sports lotteries and welfare lotteries are two of the most popular. In 2014, the total lottery sales in China amounted to $61.5 billion, which represented an increase of 23.6% on 2013 sales. Key to the increase last year was the presence of the 2014 World Cup. Compared to the previous year, December 2014 sales of sports lottery tickets had increased by 31.3%, while there was growth of 10.9% for the welfare lottery. Recent Inspection Conducted While conducting an inspection of China’s provincial admin centres overseeing the lottery, the National Audit Office checked that all funds were being used correctly. But another concern of the office was that unauthorised lottery operators might be benefiting from the public’s appetite for lotteries. Following the wave of inspections, letters have been sent from the ministries dedicated to finance, sports, and civil affairs with a specific directive: shut down all unlicensed lottery operators. A timeframe of 1 March 2015 has been assigned to the provincial admin centres of the lotteries. Severe penalties have been threatened for operators who continue past that date. Furthermore, the government has also promised severe punishment for any administrative staff who have failed to act effectively. Limited to Chinese Citizens At present, the Chinese lotteries are only available for Chinese citizens. However, this has limited the growth of the potential prize pools because the number of people buying tickets is not as large as it could be. China only currently has two operators handling online lottery sales. Transparency has been an issue of complaint for Chinese residents, who demand to know the winners. They want to know that the funds are being won by real people, rather than being retained by the government instead. China vs World The appeal of online lotteries is that they make lotteries around the world accessible to international players. Now, a resident of Australia is not limited to local lotteries, he can buy an online lottery ticket to lotteries anywhere in the world. However, the online lotteries in China are restricted to Chinese citizens and are not open internationally. Players who wish to buy tickets for international lotteries will still not be able to access the Chinese market.
The fourth round proper of the FA Cup kicks off today at Abbey Stadium in Cambridge as home team Cambridge United host Manchester United (19:55 UK time). The last time these teams met was in September-October 1991 Manchester emerged victorious with 4-1 in aggregate. Today's game is attracting loads of media attention with the big question looming: will we see a giant killing? Cambridge United – Dangerous Underdog Cambridge United were promoted to League Two last season and they have been doing quite well ever since. Currently ranked twelfth in the table, they have 35 points composed of 10 wins, 5 draws and 10 losses. The team's last two games has seen it beating Carlisle 1-0 away from home and thrashing Newport 4-0 at home just last Saturday. The fact remains that Cambridge United is the lowest-ranked team currently left in the competition. This is what makes them perhaps even more dangerous – they will look for a fantastic shocker against Manchester United which has known such games in the past. Manchester United Pressured Manchester United began the season left footed with all the high hopes for new manager Louis van Gaal after the tough season with David Moyes. But the Dutchman has managed to navigate through the rough seas and brought the Red Devils to the Premier League's top five. United is currently ranked at the fourth position with 40 points (11w, 7d, 4l), twelve points away from leader Chelsea. The 4-0 thrashing United suffered by the legs of League One MK Dons in August will be on the minds of the visitors tonight as they will be pressured not to let slip such a situation again. Live Betting Online bookie Winner Sports will have full coverage of the game. In full time results, Winner had 12/1 on Cambridge and 1/5 on Manchester with 11/2 for a draw. Log-in Winner today for a full range of pre-match and in-play bets to wager as the game unfolds in real time.
2015 has been a pretty good year for WinADay Casino player, Allison P, and it is just the beginning! This January, Allison won $205,200 playing WinADay’s popular Chinatown slot game, and she plans to use her winnings to buy her mother a new car and to travel to the 2016 Olympics in Rio. Much of the Chinatown slot's popularity is due to its frequent payouts, but Allison P’s jackpot stands out as one of the larger wins. Allison commented, “I love Chinatown but there’s so many other fun games that I enjoy. I played the new Castle Siege most over the holidays.” Allison has been playing at WinADay since 2012, and she offers the following advice to fellow WinADay players: “Switch games if you feel unlucky on a particular game. Find one that suits your current mood and luck. If you still don't feel lucky, take a break and play another day.” WinADay’s Jackpots Most of WinADay’s instant play casino games are tied to one progressive jackpot, which is quite unique in the online casino world. It also means that the jackpot gets hit quite often. Because players kept winning, the jackpot did not get much higher than $150,000 (still nothing to sneeze at!), and has only made it over $200,000 three times. The highest Chinatown win was that of Vera M., who won a record-breaking $255,462. Michael Hilary, WinADay Casino's manager, commented, “We’ve seen a definite trend. There are more and more people playing, so the jackpots are getting bigger and bigger.” About WinADay WinADay Casino is a unique online casino that offers free and real-money slot machines and card games. It also offers generous deposit bonuses, game-of-the-month bonuses and daily random draws bonuses. WinADay players can interact with each other on the site and receive special bonuses through Facebook.
There are many national and international lottery draws around globe, some of which are very well known, like the U.S. Powerball draw, or EuroMillions, and others less well known like the Hungarian Otoslotto. With an estimated jackpot of £5.1million in the next draw, the Otoslotto is perhaps worth looking into, and now that anyone can enter via online lottery ticket buying agents the next big prize could be heading just about anywhere. Hungarian Otoslotto This is one of the oldest continuous lotteries, having started in 1957, although lotteries have been run in the country since around 1763. Proceeds from the Otoslotto go mainly to charitable causes throughout the country, so buying an online lottery ticket can be seen as an indirect way of contributing to the well being of Hungary. The game takes a simple format, with players needing to pick 5 numbers from a grid of 90 and entry costing around £1.35 or currency equivalent for a single pick. On Saturday, 24th January, the next draw takes place with a prize of an amazing-sounding 2.1billion Forints. That still translates into an impressive £5.1 million however, and even if the main prize isn't claimed, there are secondary prizes for picking 3 or 4 correct numbers. Now, like many of the biggest draws, people from around the world can buy online lottery tickets for this weekly event simply by registering with a ticket agency like The Lotter or Lottery Master. How to Buy Online Lottery Tickets Purchasing tickets through one of these agencies is very simple, with easy to use cards that allow players to select numbers either one at a time, or automatically, even saving their favourites to use each week. The Lotter and Lottery Master both cover numerous draws, and should one of their users win a prize from an online lottery ticket it will be transferred directly to them, or they can collect bigger wins in person.
SafeCharge is a payment services provider that has been operating since founding in 2007. Now accepted by casino sites such as Ladbrokes, SafeCharge is increasing its presence in the global online gambling industry. And all signs appear positive for the SafeCharge, with the company providing a recent update on its trading performance for the fourth quarter of 2014. Although the complete set of trading results will not be released until March 2015, SafeCharge was able to reveal an estimate of $24.5 million for last year’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA). In sharing that estimate, SafeCharge was quick to point out that the EBITDA would be at least $24.5 million for 2014. Driving Factors Behind Performance In considering the 2014 performance of SafeCharge, there were a number of strategic actions that helped to improve the fortunes of the company. For starters, SafeCharge completed the strategic acquisitions of 3V Transaction Services and CreditGuard, both of which were completed in January 2014. More impressive, however, was the completion of a deal that resulted in SafeCharge being approved for issuing activity by MasterCard Europe. As one of the two leading credit card institutions in the world, MasterCard is a huge strategic partner that can lend benefits to any business. Growth Ahead for 2015 In commenting on the release of the results, SafeCharge stated that Q4’s “momentum has continued into January and the directors look forward with confidence for the 2015 financial year”. The company’s international presence and listing on the London Stock Exchange highlight its potential for further growth in 2015. As 2015 continues, it will be fascinating to monitor whether or not SafeCharge commits to increasing its volume of gambling operators. Ladbrokes Casino is obviously an impressive size of operator, but more will definitely be required before SafeCharge can even begin to approach the scale of other providers like PayPal and Neteller.
Cheltenham's horse racecourse is the place to be today as the BetBright Cup Chase shoots off 13:50 UK time. This Grade Two chase is run over three miles and a furlong with 21 fences to jump and a winning purse worth £100,000. There are eight horses fighting for the first place today and the competition's going to be very tight. Second Win for The Giant Bolster? Last year's winner, the David Bridgwater-trained The Giant Bolster will look to secure a second win in a row. The 10-year old Giant came in fifth at Haydock Park's Betfair Chase back in November, and Bridgwater says that the horse is prepared for the chase. However bookies are not rating him the highest in terms of odds: in bet365 Sports he is 8/1 to win. Favorite Horses and Odds The Giant Bolster will have very tough competition today, looking at the antepost odds offered by bet365. Dynaste is 9/4 to win: last year he won the Grade One Rayanair Chase and finished runners-up on Boxing Day at the King George VI chase at Kempton Park. In 2014 chases alone, Dynasty hasn't finished anywhere above third place – what makes him a very good bet. Next to Dynaste we have Many Clouds who is 11/4 to win. Many Clouds is riding on the success of finishing first in November's Hennessy Gold Cup. Prior to the Hennessy win, Many Clouds finished first in the Colin Parker Memorial Intermediate Chase. Two other strong competitors to look for are Smad Place with 4/1 and Holywell with 11/2. Watch and Bet Live Today's chase will be broadcast live on Channel 4 at bet365 Sports. This means that punters will receive constantly updated prices with bet365's Price Promise. Additionally, the Channel 4/1 offer will reward players who backed winners in a televised race. Log-in bet365 Sports today, take a look at the odds, weigh the possibilities and place a wager – it's going to be an interesting race for sure!
The 25th anniversary of legalized gambling in Georgia will be celebrated by Georgia this year as one of the highlight professional events in the iGaming industry in recent years. Taking place February 20, 2015 at the Radisson Blue Iveria, the event will host leaders of the largest casinos in the region, including leaders of the largest casinos, hotel and tourism organizations, foreign investors, gambling equipment manufacturers, bookmakers, online casino operators, officials junket tourist organizations, and players from across Georgia, CIS, and Europe. All Manner of Opportunity The event promises investment opportunities, enhanced business partnerships, and investors to all manner of iGaming enterprise, while also revealing best practices for creating and managing casinos. Speeches and presentations will be offered from a host of Georgian and international experts providing insights into all components of the industry, including but not limited to casinos, poker, slot machines, bookmaking, and online gambling. Speeches will also focus on newer contemporary topics via interactive discussions on mobile gambling and junket tourism with professionals bringing added knowledge and expertise on specialty areas. These areas include slot machine halls, poker clubs and casino management; investors; bookmaking software, betting houses and betting shop owners; sports poker tournament organizers; gambling equipment manufacturers; hotel and tourism business owners and real estate developers; those seeking to open gambling establishments; and junket tourists and players. Speaker Range The enticingly diverse range of speakers is headed by National Association of Bookmakers President Yuriy Fedorov, who will speak about “Bookmaking business on the Internet: the facts, forecasts and development plans.” Other speakers include Casino Technology Business Development Manager Adrian Toshkov, as well as world-renowned business development manager Denis Zheltovsky, speaking on “the ideal platform as an online casino's ticket to success.” In addition, DubZapper's Online Gambling and Analytics specialist Pavel Titov will lecture on “Detection of bonus abuse and online players using multiple accounts.” Other speakers include Holoto Project Leader Kirill Alexeyev who will speak on “The possibility of increasing the popularity of lottery games using holographic technology,” as well as Delcho Dobrev, the Business Development Manager Casino Technology, and Giorgi Pertaia, the Director of the Georgian National Investment Agency, who will speak on Investment Climate and Opportunities in Georgia. The staggering array of speakers and topics is sure to highlight this epochal event in iGaming.
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