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Organizers of the iGaming North America Conference have just announced that they be paying tribute to the late journalist, Diamond Flush, while awarding the Operator of the Year award during the inaugural iGaming North America Awards ceremony. Diamond Flush was an active poker journalist and advocate; she was admired by many in the poker community for her dedicated work and journalistic integrity. Diamond Flush was the main figure behind exposing the inner workings of Full Tilt Poker after the site collapsed in 2011; she also donated generously towards setting up regulated online poker in New Jersey. She passed away in January 2015 after a difficult bout with cancer. #DiamondTribute Memorial organizers have set up the hashtag #DiamondTribute in order to collect stories and memories, which will then be woven into video tributes and presentations. Additionally, Director David Rebuck of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement will be making a video presentation in which he will talk about “Diamond Flush” and her contribution to the poker industry. Alex Pratt, Head of iGaming Business, one of the organizing partners of the the iGaming conference, commented that honoring Diamond Flush’s memory during the Operator of the Year award fits perfectly with Diamond Flush’s “integrity, tenacity and dedication,” all of which are qualities required by the best online operators. About iGaming North America The iGaming North America conference will take place in Las Vegas between April 14-16, 2015, and the awards ceremony will take place on April 16 during the official lunch. This will be the 5th annual conference, and it is designed to bring together the land-based gaming businesses of North America with the global iGaming industry. iGaming North America also seeks to create an awareness about the potential impact of regulating internet gambling in the United States and Canada. Discussions, presentations and updates will be held regarding players, resources, legislative framework and other relevant topics. Attendees will include operators, consultants, vendors, suppliers and anyone else who is interested about the future of iGaming in North America.
The weekend's Euro 2016 qualifiers continue today with a fixture between Israel and Wales in Group B (17:00 UK time). The teams are currently occupying the two top spots in Group B, what makes for a very interesting meeting. Now or Never for Israel Israel is leading the group with 9 points, after they won all three games they played (Cyprus, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Andorra). While they were always considered a strong team with great promise, the Israelis have developed a tendency to display lackluster performances in major qualifying group stages – not this time though. Israel's wildcard is striker Omer Damari who collected 5 goals in his name so far in the campaign, including a hat-trick in the Andorra fixture. Damari will be a big threat to the Welsh defense alongside midfielders Eran Zahavi, Gil Vermouth and Lior Refaelov. Bale for Wales Wales is second to Israel in the group, trailing by just one point at 8. The Welsh played an extra game as opposed to Israel: They've beaten Andorra and Cyprus but went out with draws with Bosnia-Herzegovina and Belgium. The Welsh cannot afford to lose today's game – if they do that will put their qualification fate in the legs of the other teams. A draw would be better – but Wales is aiming higher to secure a first qualification to a major tournament, something that did not happen since 1958. Winger Gareth Bale is Wales' big man. After having faced some hard criticism following unimpressive performances for Real Madrid, Bale will be out to prove his worth against the Israelis. Live Betting Bookie bet365 Sports has over 88 betting markets on offer for the game which will be live for in-plays with the kick-off. Full time result odds gave 1/1 to Israel, 3/1 to Wales and 11/5 for a draw. Log-in bet365 today for full coverage on all Euro 2016 qualifiers.
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Making it through to the NCAA Elite Eight is definitely one of the greatest achievements that any college basketball player could hope. For the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, that goal was attained following their amazing performance in the Sweet 16 against the Wichita State Shockers. The Irish dominated the second half and scored a huge win, dropping 81 points. A truly magnificent performance, but as soon as they won, they realized they need to play the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats. Few Teams will ever achieve what the Wildcats have done so far this season, and the statement that they made in the Sweet 16 is testament of their sheer dominance. They tore the West Virginia Mountaineers to shreds in true Wildcat style, winning 78-39, essentially doubling their opponents score. The talent on the hard court for Kentucky has not been seen in a while and millions of fans hope that they make it to the Final making it a perfect season. Who Will Make the Final Four? With all due respect, to Notre Dame, this is Kentucky’s year and anyone standing in their way will reap the consequences. What other team stops a #5 ranked college squad only 39 points in the Sweet 16? The answer is none. Tonight the Wildcats will make it to the Final Four on April 4 and will likely win that game too. NCAA Sports Betting Online Bet365 sports has been providing coverage and dozens of online gambling props for punters following the NCAA Championship. They offer various props for each game in categories like score, team, player and more. The Wildcats are the big favorites tonight while the Irish are the long shot for anyone wanting to see a huge payout on their ticket. Do not expect the Irish to win but the odds are very hot. If you want to see even bigger odds, there are Correct Score, Over/Under at 1.90, Point Spread and many more ways to make lucrative cash during March Madness.
Despite being on his way out of office, Nevada Assemblyman Harvey Munford is making a last-ditch effort to add lotteries to the list of games permitted by the interstate compact. Only Poker Allowed Online Currently, poker is the only form of gambling that the state of Nevada allows online. Munford's proposal was submitted to skeptical members of the Legislative Operations and Elections Committee on Thursday. Much of the skepticism arises from a 40-year history of resistance to a statewide lottery, despite dozens of attempts. As a lame duck assemblyman ending the maximum duration of service allowable by state law, Munford has the luxury of throwing caution, or at least prudence, to the wind. Noble Goals for Lottery Revenues However, maybe the attempt is not so haphazard as it seems. Politically brazen, the initiative remains socially motivated, with Munford promoting a goal for the legislation of helping “our education system and the elderly constituents without raising taxes." The highly influential casino industry is of course opposed to the legislation, because it could take a bite out of gambling revenues. Ultimately, it appears Munford wouldn't be around long enough to see the bill through, as even if it passes committee, the enactment of law would require two more passages of approval in state legislation as well as a subsequent ballot referendum. State of Resistance Though one of the few states allowing online gambling, Nevada is one of the remaining six US states without a lottery backed by the state government.
In November 2014 Google announced their plan of implementing a major change to the way it ranks websites on mobile searches. This change will affect online casinos, and the entire online community at large. Beginning on April 21, 2015, Google will include mobile-friendliness as one of the factors that determines a website’s ranking. With the launch date coming closer, Google reps held a Google+ hangout this week in which they offered clarifications and answered questions. Is Your Site Mobile Friendly? Google said that the easiest way to check if your site is mobile-friendly is to Google yourself from your phone! If you see a gray “mobile-friendly” label next to your site, then you do not have anything to worry about. If you don’t see the label, then you have some work ahead of you. Because if your site is not ranked “mobile-friendly” by Google, beginning on April 21st it will appear lower down in the SERPs - Search Engine Results Page. (SERPs are the results of key words typed into the Google search engine.) There will be no degrees of mobile-friendly - either your site is, or is not. What Does This Mean for Online Casinos? While this is a step that will only affect mobile searches - not PC and laptop searches - it will still affect online casinos in a dramatic way. It means that when potential players are searching for online casinos on Google, they will only see the ones that are mobile-friendly. The website will then simply drop off of people’s radars, decreasing its popularity, and income. But all is not lost for online casinos that do not yet have the mobile-friendly ranking. Google has laid out its criteria for labeling sites “mobile-friendly,” so the task of these casinos will be to conform to these guidelines. Google has also put out a detailed list of mistakes that websites might make when going mobile-friendly, so online casinos can use that as they strive to improve their sites.
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Behind every poker face there is a poker brain, and that might be more complex than it sounds. A new study conducted by behavioral research consultancy SimpleUsability has checked the inner workings of players' minds as they played online poker, and the results include some interesting findings. Methodical Approach The study was conducted among six online poker player of three different skill-tiers: Two experts, two intermediates and two beginners. The players' emotional and cognitive states were measured using EEG (Electroencephalography) headsets which were used in conjunction with advanced analysis software, as they were playing Texas Hold 'Em. By monitoring players' brain waves, the device is able to record different emotional and cognitive states: Frustration, engagement and excitement. The players were placed in a comfortable environment to resemble their standard home setting where they play online poker, and the gameplay sessions ranged from 35 to 40 minutes. Multiple Tables The more experienced players turned out to be bored while playing only at one table, what prompted them to open more tables as they played. Levels of excitement increased when the expert players' turns came simultaneously at the multiple tables. At the same time, an intermediate player was frustrated when he played two tables and had to make a decision at the same time – all players who played on multiple tables were frustrated when they were folded and awaiting their next turn. Peaks of Excitement Excitement peaks were observed in all players at certain situations. One of the beginners reached a peak at the first instance when he was required to decide whether to call or fold; the other beginner's excitement level peaked when the winner of the first hand he played was revealed – even with the fact that it wasn't the player who won. A universal increase in excitement was registered when players won (as opposed to frustration when losing), and when players raised and called when other players at the table had raised. Patterns and Tips Online poker beginners show a tendency to become agitated during different plays of the game, something that may lead them to ditch logical thinking: The study strongly advices to stay focused and abstain from "automatic" responses, like when deciding to commit oneself to a hand on a Turn card that is sometimes unjustly held as an insignificant part of the game. At the same time, players should steer clear of playing on multiple tables unless they genuinely feel ready – and even then, their perception might be far from the concrete reality and their skills. Multi-table gameplay is for the experienced players only, those not fit for its demand might find themselves not only frustrated but with painful hits on their bankroll. The Science of Online Gambling This research joins other studies which suggest that online gambling and poker are good for players' brains in the long run. The brain is given good training by the need to recall cards, resort to mathematical calculations and think strategically. Some have suggested that this mental workout not only increases brainpower so-to-say, but also possess the potential to decrease the chances of Alzheimer disease development, prevent dementia and so on. Some have also suggested that different forms of online gambling can be great for stress reduction – only in healthy doses and with safety measures, of course. It is also interesting to see how researchers are drawn to online gambling and its science – something that can be a testament to its growing popularity, alongside the millions of players at popular online poker rooms the likes of 888 Poker and Winner Poker.
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