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SkillOnNet made a huge step forward when the developer upgraded its mobile casino platform back in early February. To reveal the advancement of SkillOnNet Mobile, the software developer chose to make the announcement at ICE Totally Gaming 2015, a B2B event hosted for igaming professionals and operators. And now we are delighted to report that SkillOnNet Mobile is live at Slots Magic and EUcasino. Mobile: iOS and Android Supported While SkillOnNet has not announced the full range of devices supported, it is likely that Slots Magic and EUcasino players with current Apple iOS and Android devices will be covered. However, there is little indication as to whether or not Windows and BlackBerry players will also have compatibility. At present, SkillOnNet has a gaming library that covers a wide selection of categories. Players can access roulette, card games, slots, video poker, live dealer games, and more. That being said, the focus will be on optimising core table games like blackjack and roulette to compliment various mobile slots. In converting slot games for mobile devices, there is no shortage of options for SkillOnNet. Popular titles include Call of Fruity, Ninja Master, Red Baron, and Werewolf Wild. Mobile Essential for SkillOnNet Growth Mobile is no longer an emerging trend in the online casino industry, as virtually every leading site has ensured smartphone and tablet compatibility for players. Of course, though, it is a major step forward for SkillOnNet. Any longer in rolling out mobile compatibility could have harmed the gaming experience for players. But now they can visit Slows Magic and EUcasino to experience the games. Andy Andrews of SkillOnNet foresees that “mobile compatibility will be essential going forward.” By making the upgrade to mobile, SkillOnNet believes it will have a chance to be a leader in the igaming industry. The future plan is to offer mobile functionality to all new software partners of SkillOnNet.
Two Italian teams with a long history against one another get set to face off in the first leg of the round of 16 tonight in Florence. Fiorentina will host Roma tonight in an all Italian match, which is just as much about getting into the Quarter Finals, as it is about pride. Both Serie A teams are in good positions on the league table, with Roma holding onto second place and Fiorentina still in fifth but close to jumping into third with a couple of wins. Team Focus: Fiorentina vs Roma All eyes will be on Egyptian scoring wizard Mohamed Saleh, still on loan for Fiorentina from Chelsea. He has scored six goals in seven games and looks like he will only get better from match to match. The home side will be without Babacar, Bernardeschi and Giuseppe Rossi, each out for different reasons, but the projected lineup of Alonso, Badelj, Basanta, Fernandez, Gomez, Marin, Neto, Pizarro, Richards, Salah, and Savic can play with any team in the world. Roma have been the pride of Rome this season, holding onto their second place Serie A spot and only losing two matches. If Juventus wasn't having the season of a lifetime, Roma would easily be within striking distance of first place already. The visitors will only be without Castan and Ibarbo, but Rudi Garcia's squad look ready to make a statement in the first leg. Miralem Pjanić, the Bosnian with the golden foot, has been in the news quite a bit lately with Liverpool looking to make a deal for the star. Roma would be smart to hold onto him. Adem Ljajic, the Serbian attacker has already put 8 goals in the net over 23 games and will be looking get past the Fiorentina defense yet again tonight. bet365 Online Gambling There will be live in-play markets for tonight's match at bet365, along with the pre-match props already available. Fiorentina are the favorites at 2.40, which should be music to a punters ears, as Roma are at 3.30 and a draw 3.25. To go for the biggest online odds possible, try a Correct Score bet and get the most bang for your buck.
Well, the fight is finally at hand. Records Will Fall, Online and Off Years in the making, the Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao megafight on May 2nd is set to break pay-per-view records, closed circuit betting house records, and viewership records. Undoubtedly, betting records for online sales wager levels and volumes are sure to fall as well. From Ladbrokes Sports to bet365 Sports to Winner Sports and all other leading and smaller online betting providers, this fight is sure to stir up activity and scrutiny as one of the most long-awaited sporting events ever. Breaking Records: $250 Million The purse for the fighters will be over $250 million, the richest bout ever. The fight sold out within seconds of being announced. Prices for the reserved tickets have yet to be determined and formally sold, but are sure to range from $1,500 to $7,500. Ringside seats controlled by casinos (who also provide online betting of course) are believed capable of fetching up to $75,000. In short, the money will be flying, with 2/1 favorite Mayweather the classic boxer, an efficient and elusive defensive puncher; and Pacquiao the aggressive straightforward brawler who prefers going toe-to-toe to determine the last man standing. Ambitious Fighters Whet Online Bettor Appetites While Mayweather trumpets the appeal of the best fighting the best, and Pacquiao lauds being the underdog in a fight for the first time in public memory, the host of scenarios pervading the projected outcome of the fight have bettors poised to bet rapidly and vigorously online, and not just on the outcome. Online Betting Diversifies Wagers Besides betting on the outcome and type (KO, TKO, or DQ), the fighter's contrasts provide for all manner of combination on which online bettors can rapidly place bets. Each individual casino site is sure to be offering wagering online per round on action such as punching percentage and individual round victories, with increasingly intricate and engaging combinations on a per site basis. Suffice to say, the real winners look to be those who enjoy their unique betting experiences online, and online bettors are advised to start researching their in-fight options now, no matter what betting style they prefer.
Online gambling in Indiana is now one step closer after the House Bill 1270 was passed in the Public Policy Committee by a unanimous decision. This bill would allow horse racing fans to place their bets online within the state. There is however quite some road ahead until the bill becomes law and punters will actually be able to enjoy internet gambling. Work in Progress Senator Luke Kenley described the bill as still being a “work in progress” and requested it to be recommitted in order to better polish some of the aspects regarding online gambling on horse racing. According to the author of the bill, Rep. Robert Cherry, the legislation was designed to bring new life in the horse racing betting industry in Indiana. Players will be able to fund their account and then use the money to place bets on horses through an internet website. He also added that similar wagering with advanced deposits is already available in some parts of Indiana since account gambling was initially made legal a while ago but that the 2005 bill against internet gambling made it more difficult for operators to continue to take such bets. Potential to Expand The stance taken by the governor in Indiana is quite clear and it looks like online gambling on casino games or poker will not be coming to the state in the near future. HB 1270 is said not to conflict with this stance and supporters claim that it will only remove some of the limitations imposed to horse racing in 2005, thus bringing it closer to the industry prior to the change in regulations a decade ago. Last month, the bill surprisingly passed the house by 81 to 15 votes and there is still some discussion taking place as to the future of the bill and the gaming expansion it can lead to.
With the UK general election coming up May 7th, things are boiling up. One of the main issues on the media's agenda is the upcoming televised leadership debates between the leaders of the different parties. David Cameron's Refusal Things heated up when PM David Cameron expressed his refusal to appear on live televised debates throughout the election campaign; Cameron was willing to take part only in a seven-way debate at the end of March but said no to any other initiatives. Cameron was approached by BBC, Sky, ITV and Channel 4 which were looking to air a series of debates throughout the month of April leading to the elections, with Cameron sitting face-to-face with leader of the Labour Party and of the opposition, Ed Miliband. Empty Chair Threat With Cameron's refusal deadlocking the initiatives, the TV channels pulled their doomsday weapons, threatening that they will place an empty chair for David Cameron in any debate in which he refused to take part. Political Betting While all this goes down, the political betting markets for the UK general elections are booming. Online gambling on politics has been a thing for quite a while and it lets people spice up their political experience so to speak. Specifically on the televised debates, online bookie William Hill Sports is offering two interesting betting markets on David Cameron's appearance in the debates. Odds The first market which ends 10pm UK time March 15th, asks punters whether David Cameron will be chaired in a TV debate (2/9) or not (3/1). The second market ends March 30th, asking if both Cameron and Miliband will be involved in the same live TV debate, with current odds giving 8/13 to "yes" and 6/5 to "no". For punters interested in politics, William Hill has a whole section with markets on the elections, UK politics, European politics, US politics and current affairs.
Friday the 13th is believed to be unlucky but we're challenging this belief today. We rounded up two luck-themed slots so you could try to change your luck on this "black Friday", and also thrown two creepy games into the mix for the not-so-faint at heart to play this Friday the 13th. Good luck! Lucky Koi Built on 5 reels and 25 paylines, Lucky Koi features water lilies, turtles, frogs and dragonflies and Koi fish which serve as symbols. The garden scatter can give up to 30 free spins with 5x multiplier, or activate a bonus feature in which players pick between 3 to 6 Koi fish for cash prizes – the choice is up to the player. A wild symbol substitutes for all symbols except scatters, making way for winning combinations and the option to win the top jackpot worth 125,000 coins. You can try your luck today with Lucky Koi at All Jackpots Casino. Leprechaun's Luck Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, you can take part in the luck of the Irish. Leprechaun's Luck's 5 reels and 20 paylines feature symbols consisting of Irish-style letters, Celtic harps, mushrooms and a pint of Irish stout. The slot's logo serves as the wild which substitutes all symbols but bonus ones, while the scatter symbol comes in three shapes. The leprechaun symbol gives free spins, the money pot activates the "Rainbow of Wealth" bonus where players collect prizes off a rainbow, and the well symbol triggers the "Wishing Well" bonus that lowers a bucket into one of the reels, collecting prizes as it goes down – all multiplied by the stake of all lines. Play Leprechaun's Luck this Friday at Winner Casino. House of Fun Betsoft's House of Fun follows a young couple and their dog who arrive at a creepy haunted mansion after their car breaks down. Inside the mansion, they meet a host of creepy characters who serve as symbols on the slot's 5 reels and 30 paylines. There are three bonus features: A creepy jack in the box who gives out free spins, the mansion's creepy host who collects bonuses from the reels and a creepy gargoyle which activates the "Escape" bonus round where players pick a door from which the couple will try to escape. House of Fun can be experienced at Vera and John Casino. Monsters in the Closet Microgaming's 5-reel, 50-payline Monsters in the Closet takes our deepest fears from childhood and turns them into reality. The symbols consist of many spooky monsters who will light up your imagination. Besides for free spins which can be had up to 12 with 3x multiplier, the slot features three bonus features. The "Monster Closet" bonus prompts players to pick between closets for cash prizes; the "Scary Slam" bonus functions similarly and the "Destination" bonus teleports players either to a mummy's tomb, a vampire's castle, a yeti's' cavern or a werewolf's cabin where they try to spot the creepy resident for prizes. Play Monsters in the Closet at All Slots Casino.
The Cheltenham Festival is getting ready to wrap up things today after four days of non-stop racing action. The highlight of the whole festival takes place 15:20 UK time, when the prestigious Gold Cup chase shoots off. Open to horses 5-years old and up, the Gold Cup is run over 5 miles and 2 and a half furlongs with 22 fences to be jumped. Last year, the total purse for the chase was £550,000 with £327,326 for the winner. Third Time's a Charm for Silviniaco Conti? The leader in terms of odds and predictions for winner today is the Paul Nicholls-trained Silviniaco Conti. The 9-year old Conti has proved himself just recently when he finished first in the William Hill King George VI Chase at Kempton Park on Boxing Day. Conti was a favorite then too, as he came to the chase after winning November's Betfair Chase at Haydock. Conti has had two bad experiences at the Gold Cup: In 2013 he came down third and last year hopes dashed again when he finished fourth. This time it feels like it's going to be different. At Winner Sports, Conti was top favorite to win with 3/1. Djakadam to Upset Conti? Perhaps one of the most interesting duels in today's Gold Cup will be the one between Willie Mullins and Paul Nicholls. Mullins' 6-year old Djakadam is a big favorite to win with 8/1 at Winner. Jockeyed by Ruby Walsh, Djakadam finished first at Gowran Park in January's Thyestes Chase. Three more strong candidates are Many Clouds that won the Hennessy Gold Cup in November (8/1), Road to Riches (9/1) and Carlingford Lough (10/1). Live Betting at Winner Sports Punters can wager on the horses at the Gold Cup at Winner Sports and take advantage of special horseracing promotions like the Faller Insurance which guarantees money back if your selection fell during the race. Don't miss today's spectacular ending to the Cheltenham Festival – get to Winner Sports and pick your winner!
At the ICE Totally Gaming conference that was held in February of this year, NetEnt CEO Per Eriksson revealed the company’s newest branded slot game: Gun N’ Roses™. Unveiling a new branded slot at ICE has become something of a tradition for NetEnt; last year, the company unveiled Aliens™ and the year before that, South Park, The Slot™. While NetEnt did not give away many details about the new Guns N’ Roses slot, unleashing the name alone has created quite a stir. The Guns N’ Roses™ slot will be the first slot game featuring a rock band in NetEnt history, and Guns N’ Roses is a colorful band with amazing music. They have sold 100 million records worldwide, have six number one singles, six number one albums and sixteen top 10 singles! The band members, Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff McKagan and Steven Adler, will almost certainly grace the reels in the new game, but what special features NetEnt has in store have yet to be seen. What is a Branded Slot? A branded slot is a slot game that has been developed in cooperation with large companies such as Universal™, 20th Century Fox™ or South Park Studios™. NetEnt has enjoyed a good relationship with all these companies, and as such, has been able to produce branded slots that quickly become fan favorites. For the Guns N’ Roses slot, NetEnt has partnered with Universal Music Group and Geffen Records. Players Love Branded Slots One of the most appealing aspects of NetEnt branded slots is the recognizable characters, whether they are from film, or in this case, music. In fact, in 2014, gamers played a total of 1.4 billion rounds on NetEnt branded slots! Some famous NetEnt branded slots include Aliens™, Scarface™, Frankenstein™, Creature From the Black Lagoon™ and The Invisible Man™. NetEnt is also planning to release Dracula™ in April of this year.
Finnish politicians have expressed concern over remote gambling operators in the country’s gambling market. The main issue is that the current Finnish regulation framework is unequipped to monitor remote gambling operators and to protect Finnish consumers. As of now, remote gambling operators have free reign over national consumers, and they can target whoever they want and offer whatever they want, with no one to oversee what they are doing. These operators also take away a chunk of revenue from national gambling monopolies Raha-automaattiyhdistys (RAY), Veikkaus and Fintoto, which help raise money for national causes. Many stakeholders in Finland’s gambling enterprises have encouraged politicians to restrict remote gambling operators that target Finnish consumers and deflect income from national companies. These stakeholders also point out that even though the promotion of online gambling products is illegal in Finland, remote gambling operators have been able to bypass these laws through a number of methods. In response to these concerns, Interior Legislative Director Katrrina Laitinen stated that her office will increase monitoring on remote operators. The government will not, however, schedule a review on the matter of remote gambling practices, nor will it punish consumers who choose to wager on foreign operators. At least, not for the time being. Finland’s Online Gambling Market YLE.fi, a Finnish news agency, estimates that Finland’s gambling industry generates approximately €1.7 billion a year, making it one of the most profitable target markets for online gambling operators. Nordic Region Woes Finland is not the only country in the region suffering from unregulated operators. Both Finnish and Swedish local operators saw declines in revenue in 2014. To regain some control, and some profits, regulators in Sweden and Norway have asked for the review of national gambling laws with the goal of making the current practices more restrictive. There are certainly precedents for this; just last week, the Swedish gambling authority forced Apple Europe to withdraw online gambling apps from the Swedish IOS store, stating that Apple was breaching national laws. Withdrawn apps included William Hill, Unibet and bet365.
The iGaming Asia Congress will take place between March 17-19, 2015, and it promises to be an incredible opportunity for anyone involved in the fields of interactive gaming and sports betting in Asia. The Congress will take place in none-other than Macau, Asia’s renowned gambling haven, and it is designed to help participants discover new opportunities in Asia, to better understand the market and to connect with like-minded people who have the same vision. Expect to Network The iGaming Asia Congress expects to host over 250 executives, CEOs, VPs, MDs and senior directors, most of whom are from the Asia Pacific region. These people are involved in all areas of iGaming in Asia, including sportsbooks, gaming regulators and authorities, software providers, hosting companies, investors, fraud and IT consultants, legal advisors, online marketing consultants, lotteries, social and mobile gaming and more. Given the complexity of Asia’s demographics and diverse population, this is a once-in-a-year opportunity to get the inside scoop from experts from around the region. Congress Schedule The Congress will begin on March 17 with Mobile Gaming & Social Casino Day (a joint production with Mobile Gaming and Social Casino). Throughout the whole day, there will be lectures on a plethora of topics related to mobile and social gaming, including New Mobile Platforms & the Future of Wearables, Optimizing the Effectiveness of Mobile & Tablet and Taking the Mobile Experience to the Next Level. Next comes Day 1 of the iGaming Asia Congress. Lectures of the day fall under the umbrella of Online Sports Betting in Asia. Topics include: Asia’s bookies in 2015: New products, strategies and markets, Accessing India’s Sports Betting Market, Accessing Philippines’ local sports betting and gaming market, Mastering the affiliate strategy in Japan and Asia and more. Day 2 of the Congress will hold seminars under the umbrella: Innovation in Online Casinos & New Markets. Topics include Developing the Bitcoin Sportsbook/Casino, Bridging the gap Between social casino and real money gambling, Online gambling legalization in US and predictions for 2020 and many more.
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