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The second day of the 2015 MLB regular season is set to start tonight with eight games across the US. Yesterday's opening day featured 28 teams playing, with the other 2 playing the day beforehand. Included in the schedule tonight is last year's World Series Champions, the San Francisco Giants, on-the-road against the Arizona Diamondbacks at 2:40 (UK). They played against each other last night and the Giants were victorious 5-4. 3-Game Series: Giants vs Diamondbacks The three-game series from Chase field is exactly the way that San Francisco wanted to start their regular season, as the reigning world champs have won their last eight series' at Chase. The Giants' star pitcher, Madison Baumgardner got the win last night and Ryan Vogelsong hopes to make it 2-straight wins tonight. He faces Runny De La Rosa, who throws a mid to upper 90 mile an hour fastball. De La Rosa hasn't been that much of a threat against the Giants though, as he has pitched against them twice for a total ERA of 6.35. Power at the Plate The Giants are led by Buster Posey at the plate. He hit 22 home runs last year with 89 RBI's. He has been instrumental in San Francisco's three World Series victories in the last five years. The Giants also want their big man Brandon Belt to make a name for himself as a heavy hitter, as the 6'5, 220 lbs. left hander is poised to go deep. The Diamondbacks have a solid team but will need each player to step it up, if they are to beat the Giants tonight. Live In-Play MLB bet365 Sports is offering full live coverage of all MLB games this year and have a list of live in-play props ready for punters to choose from. Live In-Play is a great way to play and get into any game in the most interactive way possible. Check out the UK-based online sportsbook for the line of pre-game bets including Over/Under, Correct Score or Outright Winner. The Giants are favorites to win tonight but the underdogs from Arizona could easily win at home so make your bets to maximize profits today.
Recent changes made in the regulations regarding online gambling in the Netherlands have allowed operators to sign up for gaming licenses in the market and the response so far has been very impressive. Since the new laws passed on December 1, 2014, 200 companies have expressed their interest in acquiring a license for the upcoming legalization of the Dutch online market, although it still remains unclear what form it will take. Legalizing Coming this Summer According to reports, the liberalization of the online gambling industry in the Netherlands should take place this summer and some of the operators will receive licenses to offer their products within this market. The details have not yet been made available so it remains to be seen what games will be approved but the high interest shown by the companies so far is certainly a strong indicator of the demand in the country. The grey market is very well established and the Ksa has estimated that citizens from the Netherlands spent somewhere around €800 million on unregulated online gambling options last year. The legalization will look to transform this amount into taxable money while also creating a more secure environment for the players. Licensed Online Casinos There are already some great options available for players from the Netherlands, with the likes of Casino Cruise, Golden Riviera, Tivoli Casino and EUCasino leading the charge. These websites, and several more, are all licensed and regulated and offer vast collections of games from the biggest providers in the industry. Hot casino gaming options can be easily accessed and enjoyed for real money without having to worry about security or payment issues. Multiple banking options make sure deposits and withdrawals are done without any hassle and players can just enjoy the virtual environment created around the best casino games on the market.
Today is filled with magic as April 8th is the official release date of the much anticipated slot game from Microgaming – Rabbit in the Hat. The launch takes place on the Quickfire platform and the game can be found at leading Microgaming online casinos, like Casino Cruise, All Slots Casino and Bet365 Casino. Rabbit in the Hat: Enjoy the Show As the name would suggest, the Rabbit in the Hat slot machine is themed after a magic show and the magician’s signature trick is pulling rabbits out of his distinctive hat. The great part is that these cute little animals are not just for show and they actually come with various special features as several hats can appear on top of the five reels and help trigger cash prizes, wild reels and more. Up to 9 lines can be selected for every spin in order to get more chances at getting winning combinations and the colorful animations really make everything stand out in a glamorous way. The magician can be found alongside the reels and his gorgeous assistant will join him in order to provide help. Get on Stage and be Part of the Action Every spin can result in huge prizes as the slot machine can generate a win of up to 90,000 coins. Furthermore, the free spins game can be re-triggered and players can win up to 50 spins of the reels without having to place any additional bets. Microgaming has been very eager to release this slot game and it is easy to see why. Starting from the 8th of April, Rabbit in the Hat is available in both download and flash formats so players can easily access it with ease while at their favorite online casinos. There is no magical phrase needed to get started and the bunnies are eager to jump out as they are the stars of the show.
The People's Republic of China has unleashed a severe campaign against illegal online gambling within its borders. High-level Corruption The hard-line approach is indicative of an expanding crackdown on what sources call “higher level corruption” within the state lottery system. Global Impact for Online Operators Though anticipated for weeks, the crackdown could still have global ramifications for gambling operators in other large markets outside China such as the UK. This is due primarily to the fact that Chinese gamblers account for up to 50% of many offshore sports-betting and gambling sites. The anti-corruption campaign headed by President Xi is expanding in scope. Large-scale busts have already taken place such as the arrest of over 1000 Chinese gambling employees in one recent bust alone, as well as the seizure of over 330 million yuan and multiple arrests made after a sweep of illegal online betting sites in Guangdong. Thai Servers Support Local Activity More operators were detained after the Chinese government discovered a total of over 200 non-sanctioned sites receiving traffic via Thai servers, which Chinese news agency Xinhua estimates was processing a combined 400 billion yuan worth of bets per month. Guangdong provincial department of public security spokesman Lu Feng called the case “the largest online gambling case that has ever been cracked on the mainland since the founding of People’s Republic of China in 1949.” Legalised Gambling in China also Hurt Currently, the island region of Macau is the only Chinese region to offer legalised gambling. Macau casinos are expected to lose high-rolling foreigners, while many Chinese nationals instead are opting for casinos in nearby countries such as the Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Australia and Singapore. Despite the current illegality of online betting in China outside of government-approved lotteries, online gambling remains a huge business on the Chinese mainland. In other words, offshore operators can expect the crackdowns to continue, while Chinese gamblers either continue to gamble illicitly online or seek safer harbor outside the jurisdiction of the Chinese government.
Internet service providers (ISPs) operating in Canada’s province of Quebec could be asked to enforce an online gambling blacklist. A political budget was recently introduced by lawmakers, who made the request to block access to hundreds of global gambling websites currently accessible by Quebec residents. Any legislative changes made in relation to online gambling will be applied to the Consumer Protection Act, which is overseen by the RACJ. That agency is responsible for enforcing various forms of gambling in Quebec. RACJ will be responsible for drafting the blacklist of operators if the new budget is passed. Opposition to Proposed Gambling Ban Media reports from the province of Ontario have quoted ISPs and legal experts who are openly opposing the blacklist. Professor Michael Geist from the University of Ottawa has described the government as “seeking to sensor the internet for its own commercial gain”. He also pointed out that the “possible illegal plan” will likely run into trouble because telecommunications legislation is controlled by the government – not individual provinces. Another source of opposition could be tensions with the Kahnawake reserve, which acts as a regulatory jurisdiction for online gambling operators. The Kahnawake Gaming Commission and Mohawk Internet Technologies have been providing online gambling services to global operators for more than 10 years now. For many years now, Quebec politicians have considered Kahnawake’s online gambling operations to be illegal. Kahnawake has maintained that it has a sovereign right to provide online gambling services. Tensions would rapidly escalate if a gambling blacklist were to be imposed on the Kahnawake Mohawk Nation. Benefits for Loto-Quebec Loto-Quebec is a government-provider of lottery games. The proposed budget for Quebec has forecast a rise of approximately CAD27 million each year. Essentially, the blacklist would drive players to Loto-Quebec because their usual providers would be inaccessible. By decreasing accessibility, consumer choice will drastically diminish.
One month after they met at Anfield for the FA Cup sixth round proper first leg that ended a goalless draw, Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool meet again today at Ewood Park today to finish business (19:45 UK time). The winner of this match will go on to meet Aston Villa at the semi-finals on April 19th. Blackburn Currently positioned 10th in the Championship League, Blackburn has had a good run up until lately when they lost two consecutive matches, but the impression was fixed by a 0-3 away victory over Leeds United on Saturday. But Liverpool are no Leeds, and the Rovers are suffering from multiple injuries and key players missing, names in doubt include Gestede, Taylor, Brown, Hanley and Conway among others. Blackburn is the clear underdog here as it is also coming up against a battered Liverpool that deals with getting out of the Premier League title race, and they'll be stern in trying to win the FA Cup for consolation. Liverpool Located fifth in the Premier League and 16 points apart from leader Chelsea, Liverpool has pretty much got out of the title race and the top four is their priority now. The team lost their last two games which happened to be against top teams, Manchester United (1-2 at Anfield) and Arsenal (4-1 at the Emirates). From this position, Liverpool cannot allow themselves to lose this one and give up the FA Cup as well. They are favorites, but Blackburn will give a good fight knowing that they can catch Brendan Rogers' men in their weakness - we could see a giant killing after all. Football Betting Odds Winner Sports will have full coverage for this game with pre-match and in-play betting markets. In full time result odds, Liverpool were favorites to win with 13/20 while Blackburn received 9/2. Tune-in Winner tonight for this interesting fixture!
Worldpay, a global payment solutions provider, has signed with Swedish gaming supplier Play'n GO to deliver a payment platform that will expand the range of payment methods and currencies that operators can offer. WebDollar Expanded Payment Option The new combination integrates the new Play'n GO platform with Worldpay's WebDollar solution. Worldpay's unique solution integrates all European markets by tailoring services to customers by offering multiple languages, 30 local currencies and 60 preferred payment methods. Worldpay will further bolster Play'n GO's mobile product development through the technological capability of WebDollar to monitor purchasing habits to mobile and tablet players. Enhanced Customisation It all amounts to a customized online gambling experience for Play'n GO customers, complete with a combined game account toolkit which provides autonomy to operators in deciding on gaming content to offer to more effectively adapt to clientele preferences. The platform also enables Play'n GO to offer third party content from partner providers. Partner Reactions Play’n GO business development director Robert Skogh revealed that Play'n GO and its partner operators now can offer games in a full 11 different languages in addition to effectively managing multiple currency payments and offering a diverse range of preferred payment types. Worldpay chief product and marketing officer Kevin Dallas emphasized the payment options as an essential component of customer preferences that Play'n Go was particularly pleased to add. Top Play'n GO-powered online casinos include Casino Cruise, Tivoli Casino, Maria Casino and Vera and John Casino.
A third proposal for online poker regulation has been introduced in the state of Pennsylvania. Davis' House Bill No. 921 House Bill No. 920 was introduced to the state legislature's Committee on Gaming Oversight by Rep. Tina Davis, and currently already has 11 sponsors. Specific hearings to consider the viability and propriety of Internet gambling will be conducted on April 16 and May 6 by Pennsylvania lawmakers, in a climate in which the right language is necessary to implement online poker play and gambling as the string of legislative proposals continues. String of Proposals in 2015 Suffice to say, online gambling is in the air in the state of Pennsylvania. Previous online gambling bills introduced this year include the first Pennsylvania online gambling bill of 2015 by Rep. John Payne in February, and the second in March as a result of a proposal from Rep. Nick Miccarelli. With a population of 12.76 million and 12 live casinos already in operation, a state study in Pennsylvania estimates the annual value of regulated online poker to be up to $129 million in revenues when operating at full tilt. State-sponsored online casino games could see as much as $178 million in intake. Davis' Online Gambling Proposal Familiar Davis' bill is almost identical to the one she introduced in 2013, at which time the bill did not make it out of committee. The most progressive form of online gambling regulation is considered to be the bill introduced by Rep. Payne’s bill. April 16's public hearing on Internet Gaming and Mobile Gaming and May 6's public hearing on Internet Gaming will guide regulation adaptation to address the concerns of the Pennsylvania voting constituency. Mid-March's previous general public hearing on the topic of industry competitiveness recently discussed online gambling issues, and indicates another realistic component of a sincere movement to adapt online gaming and poker in Pennsylvania.
Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican celebration that translates from Spanish to English as Day of the Dead. Floral skulls provide the main source of imagery for Dia de los Muertos, which is why the celebration can be appealing as a theme among slot game developers. Topgame is the latest developer to draw inspiration, having created its Graveyard Shift slot for release in April 2015. Dia de Los Muertos Topgame has made wonderful use of Dia de los Muertos visuals by designing a wide variety of colourful skeleton symbols to appear over the five reels of the slot. Three symbols will appear on each reel, creating a grid of 15 symbols. Players can spin the reels while trying to land strings of matching symbols across the 25 paylines. The story of the game will introduce you to three skeleton characters attempting to win the affections of a more beautiful female skeleton – a señorita! While the story has its obvious charms, the appeal of winning 3,000 times your line bet is much more enticing. There are other ways to win outside of the core structure. Lucrative Features Graveyard Shift can also be lucrative slot game because of the various features integrated by software developer Topgame. Special features are so alluring because they provide replay value for gamers. For instance, it is possible to be rewarded with as many as 7,680 bonus points simply by landing three or more treasure chest symbols on any of the reels. Continuing with the three-inspired theme, a trio of pumpkin symbols will give you some free spins. However, try and land five on the reels to trigger up to 50 free spins. Free spins can be re-triggered within this feature when you land another three pumpkin symbols during a free spin. Graveyard Shift is available from April 2015 at all participating Topgame casino sites such as Rich Casino, Casino Moons, and 7Spins Casino.
There are only nine weeks left in the Spanish La Liga and the games have been getting more exciting with every week that goes by. Not much has changed since Barcelona took over top spot but towards the end of the season, wins now will make all the difference later. The final match of this week’s Spanish soccer action is between Villarreal and Espanyol, which should be a fierce battle at El Madrigal. Bet on Villarreal Over the last six games that Villarreal and Espanyol have met each other, Villarreal has won three matches and the others have ended in draws. Both teams have only won one game apiece in their last six games in the Spanish League with Villarreal having three losses and two draws and Espanyol losing only twice and recording four draws. Villarreal is still in sixth place on the table with 50 points. It will be hard for them to break into the top five, as the teams there each have at least 61 points at this late stage. They could pull it off mathematically, but it’s a long shot. Espanyol are in twelfth position with 35 points, within striking distance of both Celta Vigo and Real Sociedad. They have been playing far better than what was seen over the first half of the year, which will make for an interesting outing tonight. La Liga Online Gambling Props There is not much room for the visiting underdogs tonight, at least according to famed UK sportsbook bet365. They have given the visitors a 7.00 outright line, while Villarreal is favorite to win at 1.53 and a draw is 4.00. Punters can combine bets with the 100% Euro Soccer offer at bet365, which gives returns pending an accumulator is placed before the match. Even if Villarreal and Espanyol end in a goalless draw, bet365 Sports is giving punters the benefit of the Bore Draw Money Back offer so you won’t lose cash on a 0-0 draw.
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