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With less than one month to go until Floyd Mayweather Jr and Manny Pacquiao climb the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 2nd, sports bookies are blowing up with odds and betting markets. The hype and anticipation ahead of this fight is off the charts, with high rollers putting out huge sums on the contenders, six figure sums a common sight. Believe the Hype Opposed to what the song says, this time you better believe the hype. The fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao has been somewhat of a wet dream for boxing fans, sports fans and punters for a very long time and it is going to be one of the best shows in town after it has been in negotiations for nearly six years. These are two highly experienced fighters with the ring smarts and abilities to create an historic show, both have a lot to win and even more to lose. Money vs. Pac Man Now 38-years old, Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr can look back at a career every boxer would dream of, having won all fights he's fought – 47 in number, 26 of them wins by KO. Mayweather is an intelligent fighter with great agility, known for his counterpunches and his ability to throw a good defense, what helped him boast his amazing record. On the other side of the ring, Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao is 36-years old – out of 64 total fights in his career, he won 57 (38 by KO), lost 5 and had 2 draws. Pacquiao is a speedy fighter that is expected to be on the more aggressive side against Mayweather, who has much more to lose than Pac Man. The Filipino challenged Mayweather and called him out time and time again and he has been criticized for avoiding the fight. Richest Online Betting Event This super-fight is a gigantic event for online gambling as online sports bookies are flooded with markets and bets which are shifting the odds constantly - the fight is expected to break online sports betting records. Below are three top online sportsbooks that will cover Mayweather vs. Pacquiao live and some of their current markets and odds. Winner Sports The markets at Winner Sports include a main market predicting who'll win the fight (4/9 for Mayweather and 15/8 for Pacquiao), over/under for rounds, method of victory, specific round bets and whether the fight will go to the distance (3/10 for yes, 12/5 for no). bet365 Sports Beside the fight winner odds which are matched with those at Winner Sports, bet365 Sports offered punters round group bets with specific predictions such as in how many rounds one fighter will win, all with fitting returns. "Yes" in to score a knockdown bets gave Mayweather 4/1 and Pacquiao 3/1, while a "no" had Mayweather at 1/7 and Pacquiao at 2/9. William Hill Sports Aside for the fight winner odds which are identical to those at the other bookies, William Hill Sports is offering a wide range of markets on the match including method of result, grouped round betting plus alternatives and knockdowns. For the adventurous ones, Hill is offering fight specials: Fight to end in the first three rounds (14/1) or to end at the 12th round (33/1), and two markets on both fighters to win the first round in 60 seconds – matched at 200/1. Prediction Floyd Mayweather will win this one via a decision – expect to see Money hugging his way to victory in this one and trying to evade Pacquiao as much as he could when he's free from his grip, it's going to be tactical and nerve-racking.
The Derby in Manchester has a lot more meaning this time around, as Manchester City have the chance to give Manchester United their first ever five straight losses at the hands of the other. Ashley Young has publicly stated that he will do everything in his power to ensure that this is not the case. United have definitely been the more successful team over time, but the last couple of seasons have seen City get the best of their cross town rivals, four times straight. United vs City When Manchester City hosted United at Etihad Stadium in November last year, City made it four straight with the 1-0 victory. United have never lost five straight against Manchester City since the dawn of the club's and they do not want to see this statistic in their record. A Shot at Second Place Manchester United have been playing very well lately winning their last five league challenges to bring them into third in the Premier League with only a few weeks left to play. They could easily catch Arsenal for second spot, but taking over Chelsea in first place would be near impossible with the Blues having 70 points at this stage. Ashley Young's terrific form has been a main factor in the rehabilitation of United's play. They look like they can beat anyone in the world right now and van Gaal is ready to finish in front of City. Online Sports Betting Markets bet365 Sports will have over 100 separate online gambling props for tonight's match up including live in-play lines throughout all 90 minutes of action. Man United are favorites by a slight margin of 2.50 to City's 2.87, while a draw could be the best bet at 3.30. If you place a pre match accumulator bet, bet365 has their Euro Soccer offer available. Betting on three or more selections on Full Time Result/Both Teams to Score and combine the teams across competitions, bet365 will add extra money to your returns. There is also the Bore Draw Money Back deal in place. Punters that bet on either team using Correct Score, Scorecast, or Half Time/Full Time Result will get all their money back if the game ends 0-0.
Countless players cashed in big last month at Winner Casino and the online gaming website is proud to present its top winners, also known as the Winners Circle. The prizes range from small to very impressive and even large progressive jackpots and it only takes a bit of luck to make this month’s list. SEK 4.7 Million by Linda M. The biggest winner of March is Linda M. as she had lots of fun with the slot machine Piggies and the Wolf and cashed in a highly impressive sum of SEK4.7 million, or a bit over half a million euros. This Playtech title is based on the popular story of the Three Little Piggies but adds its own modern twist to it. High-end graphics and an amusing theme make the Piggies and the Wolf slot very entertaining and it also comes with some nice features, including wild and scatter symbols, free spins and a special bonus. The latter sees the Big Bad Wolf blow down the houses one by one and the player has the option to pick the moves in order to win big. RUB 637,500 by Bogdan P. The big winners are not just from playing slots as Bogdan P. won a very nice sum of almost EUR 11,000 last month by playing Blackjack Multihand 5. This blackjack game available at Winner Casino allows players to have up to five different hands during the same round and thus maximize their winning opportunities. With the right strategy, blackjack has a very low house edge and it seems that Bogdan P. knows how to get 21. ZAR 68,637 by Johan M. Another popular slot that made big winners last March is Playtech’s Azteca and Johan M. found the hidden treasures with the help of the gorgeous heroine and claimed ZAR 68,637, or a bit over EUR 5,300. The slot machine is known for its great graphics and bonus rounds as the 20 lines make the most out for the 5 reels.
The upcoming general election in the UK next month (May 7th) is shaping up to be one of the more impassioned elections that were held in the country in the past decade. The upcoming election is expected to be the most polled in British history, but this time the predictions do not rely on polls solely but also on the odds given to the candidates by sports bookies. Specifically, big online bookies like Winner Sports, William Hill Sports, bet365 Sports and Ladbrokes are all dedicating special betting markets for the English celebration of democracy. It is estimated that some £100 million will be wagered on the election, making it the biggest non-sports event that has attracted so many bets. The Battle for Number 10 Perhaps the most interesting duel next month will be that between the reigning Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party, David Cameron, and Leader of the Labour Party and Opposition, Ed Miliband. While Cameron's poll approval ratings seemed to turn up lately, Miliband was not that far behind. On Tuesday, former Prime Minister Tony Blair said he gives 100% backing to Ed Miliband, warning of David Cameron's plans for an EU referendum. What and how much impact this might have is unknown, but it won't deter from Miliband's popularity; for a good wager, remain updated with the latest news about these two as there are happenings everyday and every hour. But these two are not the only highpoint of interest in these elections. Conservative or Labour Majority? It's not only the person but it's also the seats that count. Punters are betting on how many seats each party will get, trying to predict which party will get the majority. At William Hill Sport, there were 1/6 odds that there will be no overall majority, 5/1 for a Conservative majority and 16/1 for a Labour one; UKIP and the Liberal Democrats weren't given many chances. The odds were similar at Winner Sports: Conservatives received 5/1 for a majority and 2/5 for most seats, while Labour received 7/4 for majority and 12/1 for most seats. Bookie Specials And what specials do bookies offer for election day? Ladbrokes launched a special mini-site called "The Ladbrokes Lowdown", presenting punters with a set of tools with which they can make better, sharper bets. The tools include an interactive graph showing how the predictions on how the political pie will be split following the election: Conservatives are expected to get 278 seats, Labour 274, SNP 41 and Liberal Democrats 30. There's also neat data of regional constituency betting markets showing stats from an interactive map of the country. Bookie William Hill has went the extra mile for punters, presenting them with a podcast where political expert Graham Sharpe offers his views. There's a wide range of betting markets including constituency bets, election turnout, party with most seats and specials that discuss the future coalition's structure. Political Betting Tips In the time that's left until the ballots open, make sure to remain updated and check out polls and odds as everything can change and it probably will. Like in sports betting, political betting demands knowledge. When placing your bet, make sure that it will be based on research and not on your preference of what will happen, who will win or what someone else said, and of course – bet responsibly!
FSB Technology has laid claim to being the software provider to develop a sports betting platform that is fully responsive. The spring 2015 announcement also came with the news that a native Apple iOS mobile betting app has been launched by the UK-based developer. Responsive Sports Betting Platform From a functional standpoint, the sports betting platform is a website that promises consistency to users. The promise is that they can expect the same experience no matter what device, browser, or operating systems they are using. FSB has also set up its sports betting platform to allow for its operating partners to make adjustments to provide a customised experience for their customers. GoWager Mobile App for Apple iOS The second major development from FSB is that the developer created a mobile sports betting app on Apple iOS for GoWager, an operator that primarily specialises in sports. UK users can go to the App Store to find the GoWager app, which will let them place bets on major sports while on the go. This is an alternative to placing bets in the browser-based version of GoWager. The new GoWager app can be controlled by the operator using a drag-and-drop content management system that is easily accessible. GoWager will have the power to make changes over their user interface and implement special designs, helping to tailor the experience to their brand. That level of control will give a GoWager a greater level of control compared to many other operators. FSB chief executive David McDowell is confident that these developments will help to elevate his company to be “the most advanced sports betting platform on the market”. Of course, competition will be intense in reaching the top of the market. McDowell believes that a large proportion of operators “are struggling to present a fresh experience to their customers” and that FSB can change that.
America is a constant source of frustration for igaming operators that would like to provide services to the nation’s 50 continental states. Although Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware offer legalised online gambling, those markets are not without considerable barriers to entry. With additional US states said to be considering the legalisation of online poker, now is a good time to discuss US online gambling. During Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May, igaming operators, developers, professionals, and affiliates will meet in New York City for the 2015 US Online Gaming Forum. The event is geared more towards presentations and discussions, as opposed to the free-flowing structure of igaming conferences held in Europe. Widespread US Online Gambling by 2020? At a time when California, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania are said to be considering legalising online gambling, to varying extents. The overall theme is essentially preparedness. Organisers have been eager to point out that forecasters have predicted that there will be 20 legal US jurisdictions generating revenue of $5.2 billion by 2020. C5 and the American Conference Institute have been organising this event for six years. Both have urged for igaming operators and software developers to be ready for the opportunities that many expect to arise in the US in the coming years. A number of leading organisations from the global igaming industry have partnered with C5 and the American Conference Institute, helping to lend significant credibility. This is vital for the US Online Gaming Forum, as the European markets are far more advanced and there is much knowledge to share. Potential entrants to the current US markets will be able to seek in-depth advice from legal experts who will be attending the two-day event. This is to allow for potential entrants to discuss legal challenges and regulatory hurdles. Partnership opportunities with land-based casino operators will also feature heavily.
Liverpool’s hopes of a Champions League berth faded after losing two straight matches in Premier League action against Manchester United and Arsenal. The Reds need to get out of their weak form of late and tonight is an excellent opportunity to do so against Newcastle. The Magpies are no pushovers though, they beat Liverpool in November 2014 after a stunning goal from Perez in the late stages of the second half. Newcastle needs to change a lot of things on the pitch if they are to have any chance against the Reds. In fact, the last five encounters against Liverpool, Newcastle has had five red cards. Team Focus Liverpool secured their FA Cup semi-final qualification after beating the Rovers at Ewood Park and will face Aston Villa on Sunday April 19. The Reds are currently in 6th place in the Premier League and can take over Southampton for fifth place. There is not much more they will be able to do this season, as the top four teams, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City are much higher in points for the season leaving fifth place the best that Liverpool will be able to achieve. Over their last six matches, Liverpool have won four and lost two and Brendan Rodgers is sure they will walk away as winners tonight. Newcastle are struggling this year and have only won one game in their last six. The Magpies are in 13th position going into tonight’s match and Head Coach John Carver hopes that his team can bounce back after losing a derby match-up last week against Sunderland 1-0. Newcastle is plagued by injuries this season and still have a number of players out. Not only injured, Newcastle have some of their top players out on suspensions including Papiss Cisse and Fabricio Coloccini, while Siem de Jong and Steven Taylor are absent due to illness and injury respectively. If Newcastle can pull out the win tonight, it will be the first time they have doubled up against the Reds since 1993/94. Premier League Online Gambling Punters have an excellent opportunity to make some lucrative cash on tonight’s match with bet365 Sports. The famed UK sportsbook is offering a number of online props for everything from Correct Score to Outright Winner. The odds are in favor of Liverpool to win at 1.40, while Newcastle are at 9.00 and a draw is at 5.00. Correct Score odds are quite attractive for the home team, as a 1-0 win for Liverpool is awarding odds of 7.50.
The state of New Jersey's ambition to remain at the centre of iGaming innovation in America will be bolstered by GiGse Totally Gaming Conference at San Francisco's Hyatt Regency from April 20-22. New Jersey iGaming The New Jersey interest stems in no small part from the fact that Eric Weiss, chief of technical services bureau and slot laboratory at the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE), has been serving on the the team that launched iGaming in the US state over the last 18 months. This has given him the formal opportunity to monitored development as well as oversee regulatory adaptation as individual states consider legalising online gambling. New Jersey State Pioneer New Jersey's launched its pioneering role with the introduction of six online casinos in November 2013, a number which has now grown to 10. One current measure to sustain the state's position is the NJDGE’s ‘New Jersey First’ initiative which actively seeks to adopt and enact new gambling products before other states. As far as demonstrated benefits, New Jersey generated total online gaming revenues of $122.9m (€104.4m) for the first full year of online gambling that 2014 represented. New Segmentation Despite the success, Weiss points out another segment that needs to be tapped into for online gambling: “The challenge is to reach the millennials, who are currently avoiding the casino floor in favour of bars and nightclubs.” The way to reach this generation is through the mobile phones they have grown up relying upon, with engaging content which needs to be adapted across the mobile format that this generation requires. One opportunity to do so at GiGse will be when Weiss and NJDGE deputy director George Rover host interested parties from the industry to express their thoughts on what is working and what can be improved during a workshop at GiGse at 12.30 on Monday, April 20.
Media reports have revealed that America’s National Basketball Association (NBA) will talk about the US sports betting market at GiGse, an annual igaming conference, this April. The NBA’s involvement has been promoted as the organisations sharing its perspectives of sports betting, an activity that is widely illegal in the US. NBA commissioner Adam Silver essentially set up the discussion when he openly declared in late 2014 that sports betting should be legalised across the US. The NBA’s representative for the discussion will be Dan Spillane, who performs the roles of vice president and assistant general counsel, while moderation will be undertaken by legal specialist Jeff Ifrah. A Call for Legalisation in US The session has been titled as “Understanding the Evolving Stance of Sports Leagues on Legalisation of Sports Betting”. Ahead of the discussion, Ifrah highlighted that the “NBA is the professional league in the US to say that sports betting should be legalised”. He also pointed out that US sporting organisations have traditionally opposed the legalisation of betting on such activities. Ifrah has a track record in applying his legal skills in igaming. His intention is to prepare the NBA to take the lead in legalising sports betting for the purpose of protecting consumers and the game itself by stamping out illegal gambling. To that end, Ifrah has pre-recorded interviews with current NBA players who are advocating legalisation. Interviews have also been conducted with players from England’s Premier League football competition to highlight that integrity is not a concern. NBA at GiGse 2015 GiGse is a conference that was founded in 2010 for the purpose of bringing together igaming professionals to discuss US prospects. This year’s event will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency in California from 20-22 April 2015. The NBA discussion itself will be hosted on Tuesday 21 April from 10:00-10:45.
We knew Bitcoin succeeded as a gambling currency, but as a slot theme? Bitcoin as a Slot Theme Online gaming software provider Endorphina sees a further use for Bitcoin's popularity: as its latest themed online slot game. Satoshi Secret was inspired by the resounding success of Bitcoin as a cryptocurrency. Endorphina's HD games seek to make all its new releases meet the innermost expectations of players as their key marketing approach, and user engagement is expected to pique with the first online slot devoted to what Endorphina bluntly calls "the currency of the future." Satoshi Secret Kept That Way Be it a marketing ploy or true prognostication, or both, Endorphina has protected all other details about the new Satoshi Secret Slot. Upon release, the gaming world will find out if the game will feature any and how many Wilds, Free Games, Re-Spins, or Bonus Games in a game featuring a Bitcoin theme for the first time on the market. The new slot is set to be introduced to the public for the first time in one month, at the May 14th Bitcoin Conference Prague. The themed conference will host not only the Czech Bitcoin community, but also welcome delegations from Russia, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Germany in particular as well as general Bitcoin enthusiasts from Central and Eastern Europe. And the hottest topic on the agenda: online gambling. Endorphina business development manager Jan Urbanec commented on the innovation of the new game, which will feature newly optimized features, graphics and sound, and looks forward to opening a new era of iGaming at Bitcoin Conference Prague. About Endorphina Endorphina is appropriately enough headquartered in Prague, as a software provider offering a wide range of Flash-based slot games, so Satoshi Secret Slots is sure to pack a wide range of cutting edge features to maximize the value of the game as far as user engagement and profitablity.
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