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The online gambling industry is watching with baited breath as Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch clarifies her stance on the 2011 interpretation of the Interstate Wire Act of 1961. Online Gaming Industry Watches Reinterpretation of the Wire Act by the Department of Justice in 2011 opened the doors for regulated online gambling in the states of Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware. The Lynch responses currently under scrutiny were provided to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee as follow-up questions to her January 28 confirmation hearing. Pointed Questions The questioning was led by Senators Lindsay Graham (R-South Carolina) and Diane Feinstein (D-California), the latter of whom requested a commitment from Lynch to direct Department lawyers to re-examine the Office of Legal Counsel’s 2011 re-interpretation of the Wire Act. Reinterpretation is an essential issue in the gaming industry, due to its previous application to virtually all forms of gambling, serving to prohibit online gambling across the board in the United States. The landmark 2011 reading applied the prohibitive Wire Act only to sports betting, but not other forms of gambling, ostensibly opening the door for state consideration of online regulation. Disavows Reinterpretation Lynch wrote that upon confirmation she would review the Office of Legal Counsel's opinion, but wrote that to her understanding, “OLC opinions are rarely reconsidered,” implying that ultimately as Attorney General Lynch has no plans to change the interpretation any further in either direction. RAWA Unfavorable to Industry A more telling indication of Lynch's stance may be revealed later in the year, when Senator Graham is expected to reintroduce the Restoration of America's Wire act later this year, a measure which if approved would apply the scope of the Wire Act to potentially all forms of online gambling again. The key for industry players in America is the limitation of the scope of the Wire Act to sporting wager activity. If RAWA were to pass, the potential for online gambling in more states would be severely curtailed.
Punto Banco is an offshoot of the wildly popular Baccarat, which is growing in popularity throughout many Latin American countries, especially Mexico. The chance for enormous payouts is far too attractive not to learn about this card game, which can now be found at land-based, online and even mobile casinos. It is well known that many people in Mexico believe in fate. Punto Banco is won or lost strictly according to fate, which could be the reason for its popularity therein. Punto Banco vs Baccarat The main difference between Punto Banco and land-based Baccarat is that the lesser of the two is dealt abiding by a strict set of rules and only by the bank (the house). Online Baccarat is undistinguishable from Punto Banco, as online Baccarat follows the same rule regarding the dealer. Punto Banco is played using six standard card decks. Players can make bets up to €10,000 per hand, and there is a maximum 9 to 1 payout for ties. There are three betting options on the Punto Banco table: Bank, Player and Draw. There is always a minimum four cards dealt and a maximum of six. It is crucial to know that nine is the maximum number in the game and all face cards including ten amount to zero. Punto Blanco Tips and Strategies Probably the most important Punto Banco strategy is in the knowledge that if you do not bet on a tie and the table draws, you get your bet returned to you. In addition, unlike blackjack, players are not against the dealer in Punto Banco so they should not be weary of placing a bet on one. Online Punto Banco The popularity of land-based Baccarat means it may be hard to find a Punto Banco table at a brick and mortar. However, there is no shortage of online Punto Banco versions, with one of the best created by NetEnt, which can be found at Winner Casino and Slotty Vegas Casino.
The eyes of the world will be set to the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood tonight where the 87th Academy Awards ceremony will be taking place (17:30 PST, 01:30 UTC). In anticipation for the red carpet, we take a look at some of the hottest predictions for tonight's Oscar winners and how their odds match at bookie William Hill Sports. Best Picture: Birdman or Boyhood The best showdown in this year's Best Picture category is going to be between Alejandro G. Innaritu's Birdman and Richard Linklater's Boyhood. Opposed to the last few years when the prize served as a final seal of approval, tonight the two movies are matched very close. In outright bets at William Hill, Birdman had the slight edge on Boyhood with 8/13 to 5/4. Some say American Sniper and The Grand Budapest Hotel could surprise and these were 40/1 to win at Hill. Best Actors and Actresses It's also crowded at the Oscar markets for Best Actors and Actresses. For male actor, Eddie Redmayne is a strong nominee for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything with 1/4 to win. Michael Keaton was second best in odds with 11/4 to win for his Birdman role. Some estimate that it will be Bradley Cooper who'll steal the show for his role in American Sniper, and he was 25/1 to win at Hill. In odds, the actress category is a little less tense with Julianne Moore's 1/50 odds to win for her role in Still Alice. Reese Witherspoon followed with 16/1 to win for Wild and Rosamund Pike could very well scoop the prize for her fantastic performance in Gone Girl – she was 25/1 to win at Hill. J.K. Simmons and Patricia Arquette - Almost Sure Bets In the Best Supporting Actor category everyone pretty much agrees that J.K. Simmons will win for his fantastic portrayal of a ruthless music conductor in Whiplash – William Hill gave him 1/50 to win. For Supporting Actress, Patricia Arquette is dominating the charts with 1/66 to win for her role in Boyhood. More Markets at William Hill Sports This is only a small portion of the markets for today's Oscars - log-in William Hill Sports for a full list covering all prize categories. The markets will close two hours before the event begins, so don't linger!
Southampton is set to face Liverpool tonight at St. Mary's stadium to end Matchday 26. Southampton currently reside in fourth place with 46 points. However, nipping at their heels have been Arsenal, Tottenham and finally Liverpool in seventh with 42 points. The last time the Saints met the Reds was in August 2014 at Anfield. Liverpool used the home field advantage to net a goal in '79 and hold on to win 2-1. Ronald Koeman, Head Coach of the Saints is feeling confident about their chances tonight even though they lost the previous match-up. Team Scope Southampton has been terrific to watch this season. They waited for quite some time to become in a regular top five position in the Premier League, and now that they have one, they'll do what it takes to hold on. Jay Rodriguez has been the top sniper for the Saints playing a total 68 games for Southampton and scoring 21 goals. They will also be counting on their strong depth off the sidelines, as they want a fast-paced game against Liverpool in order to overwhelm them. Liverpool has struggled this season but have started to turn it around. In their last six matches, the Reds have not lost even once, winning four and two, which ended in a draw. Just last week they beat Tottenham 3-2 and the Spurs are now just one point ahead of the Reds. Brendan Rodgers has been quite good at creating a team that can beat any other in the Premier League but something is to be said about their consistency. bet365 Props The Saints are favored by bet365 sports at 2.50, but the Reds are just a couple tenths behind at 2.80. Not a very big profit margin so luckily there are dozens of props to choose from for tonight's match. If Liverpool can win 0-1 tonight, the odds are paying out at 9.50 and 8.50 for Southampton pending the same score. Correct Score is an excellent and exciting choice to bet on. All in all 85 separate betting markets to choose from, each with its own potential for lucrative winnings.
Live dealers are among the most sought after features in online casinos, for they manage to accurately convey the real life brick & mortar casino with everything but the smell and the tux. Operating such an online attraction which accurately replicates a real-life experience is not so easy, and Winner Casino is thought of as one of the leaders in that regard. Winner Casino's live dealers are thought of as a showcase which other starting online casinos learn, for their features and smooth, glitch-free Playtech software. Variety and Professionalism Unlike slot games or video pokies, live dealer categories at online casinos are usually quite limited – a thing which Winner Casino is out to change. Players at the casino receive access to six different live dealer games: Baccarat, Blackjack, Unlimited Blackjack, Roulette, Exclusive Roulette and Casino Hold'em. It's not only the quantity and variety that counts, but also the professionalism. Real human croupiers replace the table games that operate under codes and RNGs - the live dealers at Winner Casino are highly-trained professionals who know the in and outs of the game, this guarantees players both a fair and realistic experience. Mobile Accessibility Winner Casino has taken live dealers one step further, allowing players to play while on the go. In technological terms, it is really quite the wonder to have the ability to spin the roulette or hit 21 at blackjack anywhere and anytime, provided you're connected to Wi-Fi or have a comfortable data plan. Winner's live mobile casino is available on Android devices, iPad and iPhone. Live Dealer Offers What would an online casino feature be without special deals? Winner Casino leads in that regard too: On top of the other offers for new and registered players, players who opt-in to play live games are greeted with a bonus of €35.
Playing at an online casino should be two things: fun and safe. So when choosing an online casino to play at, you not only need to look at the games they offer, but at their security and banking options as well. Casinos tend to offer different deposit and withdrawal options, with some overlap. Before signing up to an online casino, you should check that they offer both a deposit and withdrawal method that you are comfortable with. A prime example of an online casino that offers a number of secure banking options is Casino Cruise. At Casino Cruise, not only can you play the hottest casino games on the internet, but you can also safely and securely make deposits and withdrawals in a number of ways. Most Popular Deposit Methods Visa, MasterCard, Euteller, Trustly and NETELLER are some of the most popular methods for depositing at Casino Cruise. Euteller is a Finnish company that lets consumers make instant payments with their online bank accounts. The ease of use has made it particularly popular with online gamblers. Trustly is another method of payment, which operates in eight countries and partners with 57 banks. At this point, the company boasts over 67 million users, and is the only independent supplier of online banking e-payments licensed as a European Payment Services Provider. NETELLER allows consumers to make instant, secure deposits and withdrawals. They have been operating for over 10 years, and the simplicity of use has made it a favorite of online casinos. Every year, NETELLER processes billions of dollars’ worth of transactions. Withdrawal Methods The most popular withdrawal methods at Casino Cruise are Visa, Mastercard, EnterCash, Skrill, Trustly and domestic bank payout. EnterCash uses a Direct Bank Payment Platform which allows users to make payments through their own online banks directly to the casino. Skrill, formerly known as Moneybookers, offers a unique one-click payment platform that is specifically mobile-friendly. Skrill accepts 40 currencies, has 36 million customers and is used in 200 countries around the world. Domestic bank payout varies with each country and each bank. Players trust the withdrawal methods at Casino Cruise to yield them their fairly-won cash from the many casino games on the popular site.
It was a star-clad night in Hollywood, as the greatest in the industry came out with their finest threads on. It must have been a tough decision to crown the Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress categories with such amazing movies and actors/actresses to choose from this year. It was also interesting to see some of the biggest odds drawing out punters to make bets on the awards show, which proved profitable for the right bets. Academy Winners and Wager Results The biggest Oscar of the night for Best Picture was awarded to Alejandro González Iñárritu for the Birdman starring Michael Keaton, which is a story about an actor desperately trying to make a comeback through Broadway. For punters that placed bets on the Birdman (8/13 to win), took home $1.62 for every $1 wagered. There are reports of some serious winnings for punters that wagered hundreds on the best picture. Best Actor was another tough category but it ultimately went to the favorite Eddie Redmayne for his incredible portrayal of Stephen Hawking in the Theory of Everything. Redmayne played the role of his life and looked like he was meant to play the part. The profit margin was not the biggest for punters for this category, as it paid out 1/4. Favored to win at 80% means that winners would have pocketed $1.25 for every $1 wagered. Julianne Moore was named Best Actress of the Year for her awe-inspiring role as Dr. Alice Howland suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Moore was the big favorite to win over Reese Witherspoon in Wild and Rosamund Pike in Gone Girl. The favorite won at 1/50, which did draw quite a few bets even considering pay would have been $1.02 for every $1. Betting on TV events is an exciting way to watch the biggest awards shows, reality TV shows and even song competitions. Odds can get very high, which is the reason these markets are so popular.
Despite the challenges, fears, and tweaks, New Jersey state is showing robust growth in online gambling. The latest encouraging news comes from the positive growth posted by online poker for the second month running. NJDGE Reports Boom A January report released by New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) revealed that all four of the state's licensed operators experienced increased revenue growth from December to January after modest growth in December reversed a three month trend of decline. This is an encouraging sign amidst the controversy that still revolves around legalized gambling, and legalized online gambling, which has led to warnings and concerns about sustainability. That and the shortfalls to original projections by Governor Christie have been answered resoundingly by the turning of the corner for 2015. The fact is, the rewards for surviving the growing pains may be close at hand. The new boom was earmarked by an 8% increase the state of New Jersey experienced in regulated online gaming revenue for January, for a total intake of $11,567,337 after December's healthy take of $10,736,118. Online, the story was even better, as internet poker revenues jumped a full 12% to approximately $2.3 million in revenues. The boom is attributed to activity by online operators such as Partypoker NJ and BorgataPoker, who in January jointly hosted the Garden State Super Series (GSSS) II. On another front, WSOP NJ and 888poker NJ pooled their resources to share liquidity in some tournaments and cash games as well. Co-operation Among Competitors Key to Market Survival Clearly, in these touch and go opening months of regulation, co-operation among competing casinos is the key to increased profits and survival of the newest revenue source available. The online option is moving forward in baby steps, and now is not the time for competition among New Jersey casinos, but cooperation so that a market arises on which to compete in the hopefully for the gaming industry relatively near future.
Sigma Gaming have announced the launch of their very first game, after joining in partnership with Odobo. Known as The Jewel Thief, this slot is just one of a total of 45 games which Odobo is now able to offer players via their Marketplace platform. Partnership It wasn’t long ago that Sigma Gaming joined forces with Odobo. Although Sigma Gaming were only founded in 2014, the release of this latest slot game is now underway. Odobo is an online casino games operator which offers several developers’ titles to gamers across the internet. Sigma Gaming isn’t a large enough enterprise to launch their own games, so their partnership with Odobo is a sound business strategy. Gameplay The new slot itself is played over 5 reels. With a total of 50 paylines to win on, this heist themed video slot contains superb 3D graphics and a free spins feature which can offer 10, 15 or 25 free games. There is even a bonus game worked into its design, where landing a thief on the first reel, and a police car on the fifth will allow the player to hunt down the thief. For every item recovered from the robber, the player will pocket cash wins. Even though it is played over 50 lines, The Jewel Thief is a relatively inexpensive non-progressive jackpot slot to play. Where to Play Odobo’s HTML5 Marketplace platform is currently offering The Jewel Thief, so any online casino which offers their platform should entitle you to play the slot. Online casinos such as Bet365 Casino and Unibet Casino do offer the game and make excellent places to start playing the new video slot, as well as some other top titles, such as Hi Lo Gambler, Golden Money Frog and Pick a Fortune.
Yet again the Mega Millions lottery jackpot rolls over to offer people a chance to win enormous sums. After no winner claimed Friday night's prize, the lottery's tenth rollover bumped the prize to a whopping $112 million which will be drawn Tuesday, 23:00 EST (04:00 GMT). The winning number for Friday's draw were: 2, 6, 8, 52, 66 and the bonus gold Mega ball 13. $270 Million Winner The Mega Millions lottery is a record holder, having paid a $656 million jackpot to three different ticket winners back in March 2012 – the biggest recorded jackpot in lottery history. But even when it doesn't break records, the jackpots that it reaches tend to always be humongous. Only last month, a ticket buyer from the state of Illinois won a jackpot of $270 million - the first won in 2015. 2014 has seen nine Mega Million jackpots won, the highest being a $414 million prize which was shared by winners from Florida and Maryland in March – the third largest jackpot in the lottery's history. Play Mega Millions from Anywhere It's common to think that Mega Millions is an American affair only, but thanks to online lottery ticket agents that notion is not valid for a long time. People from all over the world take part in the biggest American lotteries on a weekly basis, using the services of leading online lottery ticket agents the likes of Lottery Master and The Lotter. Playing the Mega Millions is as simple as can be – simply pick five different numbers from 1 to 75 and a bonus number from 1 to 15. Many players prefer to use quick picks which randomly pick the numbers for their online lottery tickets. In general, online lottery agents make playing the lottery a shorter and much easier process. Don't miss the opportunity - buy online lottery tickets for Tuesday's Mega Millions draw.
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