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Hungarian gambling law is under review by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), with implications for precedents affecting all online gambling adaptation in Europe. The Issues Issues addressed by the CJEU in Hungary included taxation, the need to provide an attractive regulated offer and the requirement to notify gambling legislation. The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) secretary pointed out how the ruling on online gambling serves as a reminder to Hungary and all member states of the need for national gambling legislation in all EU countries to match EU legal requirements. All legislation must respect stated EU regulatory objectives, while restrictions are justified by the national problems they address in Member States, such as gambling-related crime or gambling addiction. The new ruling conforms to the emerging CJEU case law on gambling in Europe. The Case This specific case was concerned with a 2012 amendment to Hungarian law on games of chance which prohibited the spread of slot machines use from casinos to amusement arcades. Reviews Will Affect I-Gaming More The requirement of the EU to make all member countries adapt their legislation to the overarching goals of the EU affects online gambling more heavily than land-based activities, at any rate. While technicalities of land use are being bandied about, the assertion of CJEU jurisdiction now indicates that countries adapting online regulation in Europe will be subject to further scrutiny and review by the European government body and body of law that CJEU represents. About EGBA EGBA is a Brussels-based non-profit association of leading private European gaming and betting operators including Bet-at-home, BetClic, bwin.party, Expekt, and Unibet, with the Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association (GBGA) as an affiliate member of EGBA. The organization promotes the rights of over 20 million adult European citizens to participate in online gambling. EGBA members have invested more than €600M into digital security and have forged sponsorship deals and acquired sports streaming rights which have contributed over €800M to sports.
Gambling professionals, if you have not been able to make it to all the amazing iGaming events and conventions going on this year, here is your chance to make up for lost time. Georgia Time On the 31st of July, all gambling professionals can attend an exclusive event in the Georgian resort of Batumi for Casino Investors Day summit. It is designed as a networking haven for all members of the iGaming industry, from investors to operators to software and platform providers to gaming operators to government representatives. Over 150 delegates representing upwards of 20 countries will converge on this exquisite site to share ideas and information about current trends in iGaming, current innovation, emerging technologies, and provide insight into the evolution and development of gambling in the host country's essential global economic territory. This takes place at a time in which the Georgian government is investing heavily in domestic development of the casino and tourism industry, with Batumi being the focal point as the Georgia iGaming hub. Currently, Georgia has established 6 land-based casinos in Batumi, which are already garnering revenues in the tens of millions per weekend. With plans for 8 more casinos by the end of 2017, and leading hotel chains such as Sheraton, Hilton, Radisson, Kempinski adding luxurious accommodations there, Batumi is starting to look like the Las Vegas of the East. Another $1.2 billion is currently invested in another 23 hotel development projects as we speak. The expansion is not limited to land-based operations. Georgia is also developing its regulations for online gambling. Attractive Investment Batumi has significant visible benefits for casino business expansion. There is a ban on gambling in neighbouring countries, so a lot of regional traffic is centralized, with easy access due to the close proximity of the Batumi international airport, seaport, railway. Regulation is relatively modest in the country's gambling sector at this point as well, with preferences readily available for taxes and permits for new operators. The Casino Investors Day summit is a golden opportunity to learn more about how to harness those benefits and close those deals.
Online casino software giant NetEnt has begun teasing ahead of the release of its upcoming slot Sparks. Slated for release on July 23, Sparks is a 5-reel, 3-row, 20-payline slot featuring a nifty electric neon theme. Apart from its electrifying theme, Sparks brings to the table some innovative features that deliver players with seriously big winning opportunities. While there are no special bonuses, Sparks features special expanding cloning wilds and an option to play both ways for bigger wins. Play Both Ways One of the first things players will notice about Sparks is the ability to choose between Win One Way and Win Both Way modes. Win One Way is the standard slot mode where wins are counted from the left side of the reels to the right, while the Win Both Ways opens the wins to a two-way street. While this means potential bigger wins, it means a bigger stake as well. Expanding Cloning Wilds Another noticeable innovation is the Expanding Cloning Wild. While there are standard normal wilds over the reels that substitute for winning combinations, expanding cloning wilds can pop up on reels 2 and 4. When these show up, the wilds can expand either horizontally or vertically – the cloning expands to other wilds on the reels, creating chances of huge 5 of a kind wins. Like in other popular NetEnt slots the likes of Reel Rush and Twin Spin, Sparks features a dynamic soundtrack that begins with soothing ambient music that gradually picks up the pace and rhythm as wins and wilds get racked up on the reels. Available Next Month Look for Sparks next month when it hits select NetEnt-powered online casinos like Slotty Vegas, BETAT Casino, No Bonus Casino and Casino Cruise. Sparks will be available cross-platform on desktop and mobile in NetEnt's Touch platform.
Greek mythology tells us that Hades was god of the underworld, brother to Zeus and Poseidon. And after exploring ancient mythology in previous online slot games like Thunderstruck and sequel Thunderstruck 2, Microgaming has returned to the genre once again to make its new Hot as Hades slot, playing on the god’s legendary role as overseer of the underworld. Going Live in July 2015 Final work is currently being completed ahead of the slot’s widely anticipated release at Crazy Vegas Casino and other Microgaming sites on Wednesday 8 July 2015. On that day, players will join a hero with flaming hair for an unforgettable journey as he ventures toward the summit of Mount Olympus in search of fame and fortune. Visually, it is already known that Hot as Hades will feature charming cartoon videos and symbols. Microgaming’s gradual release of screenshots and demo videos have told us as much, but what we also know is that the slot will have five standard reels plus 20 paylines. Complementing the main game are three special features. Supermode and Held Wilds can both help in generating winnings, but the Crystal Helm bonus round promises to be the most exciting. That is when players will meet legendary foes like Medusa, Poseidon, and even Zeus himself. In addition to claiming winnings, it is also possible to trigger up to five lucrative free spins. Play it Soon at Crazy Vegas Crazy Vegas Casino manager Harry von Schlussel praised the hard work of Microgaming’s software developers, stating: "the mythology theme and cutting-edge graphics are bound to keep our players entertained for hours on end." Again, we can confirm that Hot as Hades will be live at Crazy Vegas from Wednesday 8 July. New players wishing to try out Hot as Hades will be welcomed with up to $/€/500 worth of credit when they mKE their first deposits.
Trent Bridge ground at Nottingham is the venue for today's dramatic standoff between England and New Zealand in Game 4 of the five match One-Day International (ODI) series (14:00 UK time). Sunday's game saw the Kiwis winning by three wickets, shifting the momentum to their side by taking a 2-1 lead in the series. Big Test for England The English team is in a tough spot, looking to win the series at home for the first time since 2012. This is added to their unimpressive performance at the Cricket World Cup; they simply can't let this one slide. But such a goal will be harder to achieve with the absentees the Brits have today. Pace bowlers Liam Plunkett and Chris Jordan have both been ruled out for the three remaining matches; Plunkett's out with a thigh strain and Jordan has a side strain. Much will rest on the shoulders of Jamie and Craig Overton, the twins who have been called for replacement; perhaps the family rivalry between the two will help England's odds. Injuries for New Zealand The Kiwis are not without injuries too, with Trent Boult benched for the rest of the series and Corey Anderson sidelined as well. With Boult out, New Zealand will rely on seamer Tim Southee, backed by skipper Brandon McCullum. Southee has big shoes to fill, as Boult was essential in beating England in the matches played so far. Ben Wheeler has also managed to impress in his ODI debut, having picked three wickets that helped the team stay afloat. New Zealand coach said that his team is facing a "scary" England; it'll be interesting to see how this image comes to reality with England having their backs against the wall. Bet Live Today's game will be live at bookie Winner Sports with in-play and pre-match markets. New Zealand had the slight edge in odds with 1.666 over England's 2.20, but this game could really go anywhere – don't miss out and tune-in Winner for watching and wagering on this cracker of a game!
Tournaments and competitions at online casinos have always served as strong attraction points, giving players an incentive to play and offering big rewards and prize pools. Many online casinos hold regular tournaments on a weekly or monthly basis: The size of the prizes offered at these competitions vary, and they can sometimes give an indication of the online gambling establishment's standing. It's not rare to find online casinos that offer luxury cruises, holidays, cars, notable cash prizes, expensive jewelry, gadgets and so on. Sometimes, these online casino competitions produce a sweet meeting between the experience of playing solo with your computer or mobile device and the thrill of taking part in an event at a live casino. Such is the case with the upcoming LeoVegas British Black Championship: Qualified players will get to test their real-life 21 skills in a thrilling live finale at a brick and mortar casino. £18k+ Prize Pool The LeoVegas British Blackjack Championship has contestants competing for a whopping prize pool of £18k+ and a chance to win a luxury trip for two to Malta for the championship's live finale. The championship takes off with the qualifying period that commences Monday, June 25 and wraps up Sunday, July 12. The competition is open only for players with a British citizenship. Cross-platform Competition During the qualifying period, daily races will be held at LeoVegas Casino, with the player who won the most at blackjack during the day crowned as a stage winner and becoming a candidate to secure a place at the final. LeoVegas players will be able to compete cross-platform via computer, mobiles and tablet devices – all blackjack variants found on LeoVegas Casino will count towards qualification. LeoVegas will run a designated website which will list the current results every day. Nine Finalists Once the qualifying period ends on July 12, the nine best players will be picked out of the daily stage winners, and flown to Malta with a partner where they will take part in the grand live finale which takes place August 8. The finale will take place at the luxurious Casino Portomaso in Malta, decided in the competition form of Elimination Blackjack built of two qualifying heats and a final. One British Blackjack Champion All finalists will begin with an even amount of chips, and begin playing hands of blackjack. The player with the fewest chips will be booted out of the competition – this will go on until two players are remaining. At this point, three additional knocked out players will be entered into the game and will win guaranteed prize money – the final heat will be played with three remaining players from the start until one remains to become the British Blackjack Champion. The qualifying stage begins next Monday - don't linger and start sharpening your blackjack skills!
Next week will see the 2015 iGaming Super Show hosted in Amsterdam from Tuesday 23 until Friday 26 June. More than 3,500 attendees will travel to the conference and exhibition, where over 100 speakers and 100 stands have been arranged. Ahead of the show, igaming developer Endorphina has chosen to kick-start hype for its latest slot release entitled the Ninja. Endorphina plans to introduce the Ninja at its dedicated stand, from where onlookers can witness the developer showcasing its use of motion capture technology in designing the slot game. For inspiration, Endorphina turned to 1980s martial arts movies in finding a distinctive visual style for the Ninja. Popular movies from the decade include the iconic Karate Kid Trilogy, Chuck Norris’ Missing in Action, Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Blood Sport, and Steven Seagal’s silver screen debut in Above the Law. Key Discussions for iGaming Super Show A number of key discussions have been tabled for the iGaming Super Show. One of them will address the myth that online gambling is harmful to land-based enterprises. Gambling experts have recently published a study suggesting that there is “little overlap” between those who engage in either online or offline gambling. Responsibility is another area of focus. Concerns have been raised that land-based gambling operators have fewer tools at their disposal to monitor the wagering patterns of their customers in an attempt to identify problem gambling. A proposed bill to cover remote gaming in the Netherlands does not violate the EU principal of fiscal neutrality in relation to tax differentiation. Two German layers argue that customers do not view online and offline services as identical. Germany is also currently of interest due to the planned investigation of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) into the licensing process of German sports betting operators. A Bavarian judge called for the investigation after questioning the legality of the process.
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The 2015 Copa America continues tonight featuring a hot Group C rivalry between Peru and Venezuela live from Estadio Elias Figueroa Branderon. Both teams are a longshot at moving on in the competition with both Brazil and Columbia in the group. Peru just lost to Neymar and the Brazilians 2-1 in their first game of the tournament. It looked good for them early on, getting a great goal after only three minutes by Christian Cueva, but it was short lived as Neymar put in the equalizer two minutes later. It would’ve ended in a 1-1 draw if Douglas Costa wouldn’t have score in stoppage time giving Brazil the win. On the other side of things, Venezuela shocked the Columbians in the first round, beating them 1-0. The sole goal scorer was Jose Salomon Rondon, which has put Venezuela in a serious position to move ahead to the knockout round. Venezuela are still in first place in the group but need another win to keep both Brazil and Columbia off their tails. Peru have lost three of its last five games, recording a single win and one draw. Venezuela are doing much better and are the favorites to win tonight, having won four of its last five, with only one loss. Tonight should be a close game but expect that Venezuela pulls out yet another win and will secure its position in the next round. Online Copa America Gambling Odds Bet365 Sports, the premier UK online sportsbook is offering live in-play betting for tonight’s matchup. Punters can get in on the action throughout both halves to try to maximize profits. Pre-game odds are in favor of Venezuela by the slightest of margins at 2.75 to Peru’s 2.80. With a margin like that, you know this game will be great. Check out the full lines and pre game props at bet365.
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