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News reports have gradually revealed that Utah’s state representative Jason Chaffetz presented the Restoration of America’s Wire Act (RAWA) on Wednesday 4 February 2015. However, four political groups quickly rejected RAWA, with speculators believing that staunch Republican and global gambling magnate Sheldon Adelson was behind the formation of the bill. In explaining his supposed moral objection to online gambling, Rep. Chaffetz made a sweeping generalisation: “Putting an app on every phone that allows people to gamble wherever they are is not a good idea,” incorrectly adding that “minors can sign up and start placing bets without their parents even noticing.” Understanding RAWA The flaw with RAWA is that it would have determined online gambling legislation to the entire country. In 2014, it was also met with widespread opposition for attempting to cede state control of the issue to the federal government. By attempting to remove state-to-state control over gambling, opponents of RAWA argued that the bill would be a violation of their Tenth Amendment rights, which dictate that the power of the nation is determined by the powers bestowed upon it from each state. Political groups that opposed the return of RAWA included the American Conservative Union, Campaign for Liberty, Taxpayers Protection Alliance, and the Competitive Enterprise Institute. They simply could not accept RAWA because of the people behind it, the withdrawal of state control over gambling, and the inclusion of exceptions that could benefit Sheldon Adelson. Curiously, RAWA would have seen online gambling exceptions made for sports betting, horse racing, and fantasy sports, while banning all other forms. Critics of RAWA have also claimed that Sheldon Adelson is overreaching as a businessman by working closely with Republicans to try and shape federal legislation. The motives of Adelson have been questioned because of the millions of dollars he has earned from his Las Vegas casinos.
Celta Vigo are in need of a win tonight and they must do it against their rivals Atletico Madrid. The teams last met in Week 4 of La Liga action and that match ended in a 2-2 draw. An excellent result being that Celta last beat Atletico on the 25th of July in 2012. Atletico have outscored Celta 10-4 over their last five meetings but Celta are more confident in their chances at home tonight. Team Scope Celta Vigo are in 10th place on the La Liga table with 25 points, just behind Espanyol and Eibar. They don’t have a chance to finish in the top 5, but any win against a top team is a blessing. Celta will still be without Borja Oubina, Hugo Mallo and Cabral, each out resulting from injuries but are said to be rehabilitation well. The Celts will be counting on a big game from Nolito and Larrivey, each with seven goals, and Chilean star Fabián Ariel at midfield with four goals so far. Sergio Álvarez will undoubtedly have an action-packed night in net, as Atletico will surely have numerous chances to score. Atletico Madrid are in 3rd place currently, just 3 points behind Barcelona and 4 points behind league leaders Real Madrid. Coming off a humiliating win against Real Madrid last week put Atletico on cloud 9, as they beat their inter-city rivals 4-0. They look like a team that could easily win this year’s La Liga season led by Croatian attacker Mario Mandzukic with 19 goals so far. French attacking midfielder Antoine Griezmann is also expected to have a big night, as he has scored 14 so far. It may be a chance for Celta Vigo to improve on their 10th place standing but they may have more than they can handle with a hot Atletico Madrid looking for a La Liga title. Pre-Game and In-Play Props Punters looking to make the game a lot more interesting can do so at bet365 Sports, with the famed UK sportsbook offering attractive pre-game and live in-play betting markets. Atletico are the favorites tonight at 2.10, while Celta Vigo trail at 3.80. Correct Score is paying out at 6.00 for a 1-0 Atletico win and 17.00 for a 2-2 draw, as the team’s finished last match. In-Play is the incredible, interactive way to bet on the best games and tonight’s feature will be available for punters to do so.
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Becoming a gaming provider is not just a matter of getting a license: you need to know how to use it effectively as well. Georgia Gaming Congress: Getting the Word Out This is one of the key messages that will be expanded upon at the Georgia Gaming Congress, in bringing to individual industry pros and new entrants a practical dimension to the sometimes complicated adaptation process that new regulations require. On February 20, 2015, from its capital of Tbilisi, the state of Georgia will host an international forum dedicated to clarifying the new demands of the domestic and international gambling industry, hosting experts from all segments. Keynote Speaker Clarifies Licensing for Success A highlight presentation will be provided by Mike Nuttall, CEO of GRC, an honored guest of the GGC familiarized with Congressional frameworks who will give a speech entitle “Maximizing the value of your casino license." Nuttall will address key licensing issues within the public sector from current opportunities and challenges when issuing a license to maximizing operator returns and local benefits. Nuttall will also address key private issues for developers, investors, and operators including how to secure the best casino partners, maximizing investment returns, and how to win licenses, considering that in many areas including Georgia the amount of initial or annual has been capped by local governments. Nuttall: Another Industry Gem at This Tear's GGC Nuttall is a true industry pioneer, with international gambling expertise forged not only in Georgia, but across Ukraine, Russia, Malta, UK, Ireland and Belgium, and is certified as a Personal Management License holder by the British Gambling Commission. He is just one more reason that this year's GGC will put all attendees in the driver's seat as the business year begins in earnest.
ICE Totally Gaming 2015 wrapped up in London earlier this month, and World Match, a Maltese online gaming provider, used the expo as an opportunity to unveil five of their newest slot games. World Match was only recently authorized by the UK Gambling Commission to offer its services to the British market, and they are plowing ahead at full speed. World Match’s New Releases World Match's new releases are: 3D Farm HD, Monte Carlo Jewels HD, Fruits Evolution HD, Aztec Moon HD and Carnival Bonus HD. As you can tell from the varied themes, World Match is seeking to offer games that appeal to people with all different kinds of interests and hobbies. 3D Farm HD is a game that combines a country farm theme with funny comics; Monte Carlo Jewels HD has a display of beautiful, sparkly jewels; Fruits Evolution HD is a new take on an old classic; Aztec Moon HD pairs the ancient civilization with modern-day slots; Carnival Bonus HD brings the carnival with its whimsical and entertaining ambiance. World Match Slot Features Each of the five new slot games comes along with its own unique bonus features that allow players to increase their winnings (and fun!). For example, 3D Farm HD offers a Golden Egg bonus game in which the queen hen sits on her throne to lay an egg. In Monte Carlo Jewels HD, players can complete a combination of three winning symbols to win additional prizes. All World Match slot games include an improved controls toolbar with keyboard shortcuts, autoplay, fast play, spin stop as well as connections with popular social networks. In total, World Match provides over 100 slot games and 50 mobile games, as well as video poker, roulette and a variety of table games in Flash technology.
The FA Cup continues tonight and moving into the fifth round will see Preston North End hosting Louis van Gaal's Manchester United. If the Lilywhites can hold on, it will be an incredible upset, but one that should have punters quite happy about. With Chelsea and Manchester City making an early exit from the FA Cup, Manchester City are definitely ready to make a charge for the title but need to get their road games back on track. Recent Form Manchester United has not been as strong on the road as they would probably like. Van Gaal's Red Devils need to turn things around quickly, but Preston could be a huge obstacle tonight. Even though the home team are in fourth in League One and United are in third place in the Premier League, Manchester needs to be wary of their opponents and take control of the match from first touch. United have only lost once in the last eighteen games, while Preston have won three since not having won from the 3rd of January until the 3rd of February. The home team has some momentum behind them now and Manchester has been heavily criticized for their indifferent play as of late. Team Scope: Preston and United Preston will be going with their top gunners tonight, which includes Thorsten Stuckmann, Tom Clarke, John Welsh, Paul Huntington, Neil Kilkenny, Bailey Wright, Scott Wiseman, Paul Gallagher, Daniel Johnson, Joe Garner, and Kevin Davies. United will be rolling with Wayne Rooney, David De Gea, Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera, Radamel Falcao, Paddy McNair, Chris Smalling, James Wilson, Angel Di Maria and Adnan Januzaj. Odds and Online Betting Markets Maybe it is music to punters' ears, as bet365 Sports has Preston at 7.50, while Manchester United are at 1.50. Correct Score props are just as sweet with a 1-0 win by United at 7.00 and in the event of a 2-1 or 3-1 win by the visitors, the odds are 8.00 and 12.00 respectively.
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Mega Millions is the lottery that everybody is talking about this week. While people are used to the household-name lottery giving away millions two times a week, this Tuesday’s draw has simply skyrocketed. The grand jackpot? A whopping $88 million. The potentially life-altering draw will take place this Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 11:00 pm Eastern Time. Where to Buy Tickets Buying lottery tickets has never been easier, and the reason for this is the widespread availability of online lottery tickets. As when purchasing anything over the internet, you should make sure you are buying from a reputable source. In this case, The Lotter and Lottery Master are two respected, secured and legitimate websites from which you can buy online lottery tickets. So not only will you have a chance to win Mega Millions' $88 million, but you can do so from the ease and comfort of your own computer or phone. Mega Millions: How it Works Mega Millions is drawn every Tuesday and Friday and 11:00 pm Eastern Time. Five balls are drawn from a set of 75 balls, and one ball is drawn from a set of 15 balls. To win the grand jackpot, you need all the numbers on one row of your ticket to match the numbers of the balls. If you don’t win the grand prize, you can still score some of the other giveaways, which range anywhere from $1-$1 million. The chances that your purchase of online lottery tickets will yield you some prize is only 1 in 15, certainly not a long shot for the $1 it costs per ticket. Megaplier Feature For an extra buck, most states will allow you to add the Megaplier feature, which increases non-jackpot prizes by 2, 3, 4 or 5 times. You can find out if your state allows this on both The Lotter and Lottery Master sites.
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ICE London closed last week with a new attendance high, surpassing the mythical 25,00 mark. Record Tally Subject to final third-party confirmation, ICE has self-reported a total of 25,386 unique attendees at the ExCel Centre. This figure represents an 8% leap and a sixth consecutive year of growth for what has become the world's largest business-to-business gaming event. ICE Portfolio Director Kate Chambers proudly called the ICE's winning formula an ideal showcase for international gaming in all its guises. Pioneer Giant Still Benefits Original exhibitor Novomatic was once again the leading presence among ICE's 512 exhibiting companies. Novomatic parent company parent company Austrian Gaming Industries Director of Communications and Business Development at David Orrick described his entire organisation as “energised and enthused as a result of the interactions they have had at this show." He remarked on the quality of the attendees as a particularly dynamic group, which bodes well for the near future of iGaming. Pitch ICE Spotlights Start-Ups Industry leaders were not the only ones who benefited, as start-ups also found new and unforeseen avenues for establishment and growth through free competition Pitch ICE. GamCrowd CEO Chris North, the man in charged of staging the highly popular showcase for new presenters in front of a live audience was particularly effusive of the success of the platform by which entrepreneurs could pitch to large audiences. Incoming Great Year, Thanks to ICE ICE has spurred renewed activity all across the iGaming sector, and the sky's the limit for the levels that the booming industry will reach by the time of next year's edition. Warm congrats to all who participated!
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