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A record-breaking 25,497 attended ICE Totally Gaming 2015, an annual conference bringing together professionals, operators, and developers from the global igaming industry. After crunching the numbers, organisers were able to reveal that attendance has increased 8% from the 2014 event. Compared to 2013, the increase was a substantial 13%. The global nature of the event was highlighted by the fact that 59% of all attendees came from outside the UK. At a closer glance, Germany was the top country in the international visitors’ table. A little further behind was the US, where Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware now have legal igaming markets. There was a substantial rise in the international visitors table for Asia, with attendees increasing 41% on 2014. Latin American visitors also increased, but the growth was a more modest rise of 9%. These figures highly that ICE is on track to diversify to an even greater extent in 2016. 15% Increase in US Visitors In-depth statistics from the event provide an eye-opening revelation in that Austria is the only country from the top 10 featured in the visitors’ table that actually decreased on 2014. Many of the countries actually saw double-digit growth on their 2014 attendance, with Bulgaria rising dramatically by 53%. Organisers will also be pleased to see a 15% increase from the US. The increased international diversity was highlighted by a fall in the proportion of UK attendees on 2014. UK attendees still accounted for the highest proportion at 10,717, but their diminished share of 41% is clear evidence of the international success of ICE Totally Gaming 2015. Organisers will aim to surpass 25,500 visitors in 2016. For this year’s event, ICE was relocated to the ExCeL Centre. The purpose-built venue is situated within close proximity to Canary Wharf. The decision proved to be a wise one, especially considering that ICE is in its 21st year and needs to remain relevant, which it has certainly achieved.
The 29th gameweek of the German Bundesliga lights up this evening at Frankfurt's Commerzbank Arena, where the home team Eintracht Frankfurt host Borussia Monchengladbach (19:30 UK time). Eintracht Frankfurt Positioned 8th in the Bundesliga table, Eintracht Frankfurt has collected 35 points so far with 9 wins, 8 draws and 11 losses. The team's performance has been quite tacky, their last victory taking place one month ago with an impressive 4-0 over Paderborn. Frankfurt's last fixture took them to the Allianz Arena where reigning champion Bayern Munich triumphed with 3-0. While the Frankfurters are not at any risk, they cannot settle for the current situation, and the team can still work to finish at a spot for the European competitions. The Munich game also cost Frankfurt their dearest player – Bundesliga topscorer Alex Meier who's out with a knee injury. Borussia Monchengladbach Borussia Monchengladbach is having quite the season, currently ranked third in the table with 53 points composed of 15 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses. While the team most probably won't threaten Bayern Munich's tight grip of the table, Monchengladbach is only 7 points away from Wolfsburg and if the cards are played right, the team could find itself in the second spot. Performance-wise, Monchengladbach is very impressive as of late with 4 consecutive wins, including a 0-2 away victory over Bayern Munich and 3-1 versus Borussia Dortmund at home last Saturday. More than anything, Monchengladbach needs every point they can get as they have Bayer Leverkusen breathing down the neck just two points short at the fourth position. If they take advantage of Frankfurt's weakness, they will win this game. Live Betting at Winner Sports This Bundesliga thriller will be live at Winner Sports with a wide range of in-play and pre-match betting markets. Full time result odds had Frankfurt at 27/10 and Monchengladbach at 19/20. Take part in the fun and place a wager at Winner to spice up this Friday evening German football goodness.
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European gambling industry professionals will be gathering in Moscow from 3-4 June 2015 for another installment of Russian Gaming Week. This will be an opportunity for igaming professionals to meet with Russia’s various gaming zones to discuss future prospects. Russian Gaming Zones Siberian Coin and Yantarnaya are two gaming zones that will be discussed heavily. Both have been marked expansion, with the construction of new land-based casinos perhaps ahead for the zones. This comes after a ban of six years on such activity. Russia at last appears willing to open up its gambling industry. Sochi will be familiar to many as the site of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Now, though, Sochi has been earmarked as a new gaming zone alongside the recently acquired territory of Crimea. Both potential zones have previously featured as hosts for prior installments of Russian Gaming Week in recent years. Russian Gaming Week Schedule Russian Gaming Week 2015 organisers Smile Expo have planned for the conference to discuss current topics like gaming zones, with renowned speakers booked to attend. Day one of the conference is going to focus entirely on bookmakers, with speakers devoting a considerable portion of time to addressing Russian gambling legislation. Bookmakers will also get to discover new features and tools to help improve operations in their betting shops. Online gambling legalisation will also be addressed, as this could open up new prospects for Russian sports betting operators. Awards will then be provided to the most successful bookmakers at the end of the first day. Day two will take a wider view by shifting perspective away from the specific needs and experiences of bookmakers. First of all, speakers will talk about land-based gaming zones, followed by possibilities in the Ukraine, Georgia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan. And secondly, speakers will then progress to online. Attendees will learn of new methods to attract players and generally enhance profitability.
Millions of eyes will be set over to London's Stamford Bridge today for one of the best shows in European football, as Chelsea and Manchester United meet for a tight fight (17:30 UK time). Chelsea Chelsea has been the undisputed leader of the Premier League since the season began, currently reigning atop the table with 73 points composed of 22 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses. They host Manchester today after winning their last three games, and despite the good standing and the plenty of goals which make for an impressive GD of 38, the Blues have to be wary of this one. This season has shown that while they do good against most teams, when faced with the top five, Chelsea does not always hold their lines, an example could be the 1-1 draw against reigning champion Manchester City back in January. The next game after today pits Chelsea against Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium – if they lose this one their lead on the title will be critically impaired. Manchester United The Red Devils have a shining opportunity to beat Chelsea at home and shift the balance of power at the Premier top. United is positioned third with 65 points composed of 19 wins, 8 draws, 5 losses and a GD of 29. They are coming in smoking hot with 6 consecutive wins that include triumphs over Newcastle, Tottenham, Liverpool and a 4-2 over Manchester City last Sunday. Odds and Predictions Given Manchester United's winning spree and overall performance, they are favorites to win today and spice up the remainder of the Premier season. Bookie bet365 Sports is giving full coverage for this exciting fixture with pre-match and in-play betting markets: Full time result odds gave 21/20 to Chelsea, 14/5 to United and 12/5 for a draw. Such a game is huge for online gambling, attracting millions of worldwide punters. Log-in bet365 today place a wager to take part in the fun – it has the potential of being a classic.
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