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France and South Korea go head to head in the Round of 16 in the Women’s World Cup in Canada. The action on the pitch has been some of the greatest in the history of women’s soccer and it seems like its getting better by the minute. France won their group to move on the the Round of 16, crushing Mexico 5-0 to get the win on goals taking first place from England in Group F. South Korea just made it out of the group stage in second place beating out Costa Rica and Spain, but trailing Brazil. Things to Watch For The French women are looking stronger now than they did at the beginning of the tournament. Elodie Thomis and Amandine Henry looked brilliant against Mexico and proved that they should not have been out against Columbia. These women are some of the most talented on the French roster and will prove to be a problem for the smaller South Korean defense. Star player Ga-eul Jeon leads South Korea and though they barely made it out of the group stage, they are now focused on beating France to make the Quarter Finals. Jeon has put in a goal and one assist so far but is expected to lead the team to a close match against France tonight. Jung-mi Kim the goalkeeper for Korea will need to be on her toes tonight as the French strikers and forwards will be firing for the back of the net relentlessly. South Korea has made the Round of 16 for the first time and Head Coach Yoon Dukyeo could not hide his emotions. “This is a stepping stone for Korean women’s football,” he related. Korean Women the Underdogs at bet365 The Korean women are going to need a miracle to beat France tonight, but for punters, the odds are too good to be true. Bet365 Sports has the Korean women at 9.50 to beat France, while Les Bleues are favorites at 1.33. There are dozens of pre-match bets to choose from and many ways to make lucrative cash. Punters are welcome to opt in on the Live In-Play betting available at bet365, which will deliver real time online gambling odds as the game unfolds.
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An announcement dropped last week to reveal that Casumo Casino struck a deal to receive content from NYX Gaming Group The global igaming software provider is responsible NYX OGS, a platform that brings together content from leading developers in the form of 1x2gaming, Amaya, Aristocrat, ELK Studios, High 5 Games, iGaming2go, NextGen Gaming, Thunderkick, and Realistic Games. NYX will connect Casumo Casino with some of the finest emerging developers in the industry. NextGen has struck a number of exclusive licencing deals that have allowed the developer to create branded slots such as Psycho, Judge Dredd, and An Evening with Holly Madison. Amaya also specialises in branded content, having developed DC slots like Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. NYX executive vice president David Flynn described Casumo as “a leading innovative operator with a focus on the Scandinavian market,” indicating that NYX could have growth aspirations in the region. Meanwhile, Casumo Casino CEO and co-founder Oscar Simonsson explained that the partnership “supports our strategy to have the best games out there” and “to always deliver the best player experience.” Casumo Casino is UK-ready Although NYX’s David Flynn highlighted Casumo as having a Scandinavian focus – which is entirely true – the casino is also in a position to accept UK players. In addition to its Malta Gaming Authority licence, Casumo also holds one from the UK Gambling Commission. Thus, the casino can legally welcome UK residents as well as those from Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Working with a globally minded partner like NYX could work out extremely well for Casumo Casino, which began humbly in 2012, and has risen quickly after establishing a clear brand that is driven by fun and player experiences. And it would appear that the software partnership is between two like-minded companies, as both received innovation-related awards from the latest EGR event in London.
The Women’s World Cup is now in the Round of 16 with many teams already sealing their spots in the Quarter Finals. One of the last matches to be played kicks-off tonight between England and Norway and the winner will face the host nation, Canada, in the Quarter Finals. Both England and Norway are mentally prepared to win this match but it takes a lot more than mental preparation to win World Cup Knockout Matches. England have not been able to make it to the Semi-Finals at any Women’s World Cup. Head Coach Mark Samson knows that his team this year look better than at past World Cup’s, and he feels like they have a chance to make history. "The staff have worked really hard to make sure this group are the most together unit in the tournament and be in a position to sense the pressure," he related. Norway are ranked six places below England at this tournament in 11th. Norway did show that they can play with the best teams in the world after tying Germany in the Group Stages. In January 2014, the Brits tied Norway 1-1, which was the last time they played. The Norwegian’s are an incredible team led by Even Pellerud, the legendary 61 year old coach. He took the team to World Cup glory in 1995 and so far this year they are unbeaten. Prediction There will be many fans for both teams at Lansdowne Stadium in Canada’s capitol city Ottawa, as there are many British and Norwegian’s living therein. It is sure to be a fast-paced game but there can ultimately only be one winner. Norway will beat England 2-1 The odds at bet365 Sports are too close to really have a favorite or an underdog but, as the famed UK sportsbook has it, Norway are at 2.80, while England are at 2.60. There are a ton of props available prior to the match including Asian Lines, Cards, Score, Corners, Half, Full time and Specials.
Last week has been very productive for iGaming and the plight for its regulation in the US. President and CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA) Geoff Freeman has summed up the key events and happenings that took place during the week, assuring that the organization will continue to build on this momentum in the months ahead. Going Forth with Sports Betting These days a player can do some sports online betting through casinos such as Bovada sports casino and others in the US. However, the efforts to bring sports betting regulation to the US seems to be shifting into a new gear. The AGA's Sports Betting Task Force has held its first meeting to discuss dealing with this issue. The task force's members is comprised of board-level member companies, in a belief that this team will be able to deliver the AGA board with the best recommendations. IRS and Rewards Programs The IRS has a plan to use casino reward programs for tracking taxable winnings from players. In a public hearing in front of the US Department of Treasury and IRS officials, Geoff Freeman argued against the initiative. Proposed ways of action include the increase of the jackpot reporting requirements which haven't been changed since 1977, and working to develop a new voluntary electronic player tracking arrangement for slot reporting. The AGA has voiced its strong opposition to reducing the tax reporting requirement on slot payouts from $1,200 to $600. The "Stop illegal Gambling" Initiative The AGA is stepping up its "Stop Illegal Gambling, Play it Safe" initiative, which is set to battle the slanderous anti iGaming campaign which draws imaginary parallels between criminal networks that fund violent crimes, drugs and human trafficking and the $240 billion legal gaming industry in the US. The board consists of people like Ed Davis, former Boston Police commissioner, James Dinkins, former executive associate director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Tim Murphy, former deputy director of the FBI. With this strong team, the AGA is planning to address major law enforcement conferences, to form new partnerships and help law enforcement in identifying and addressing illegal gambling.
The online gambling industry in France is suffering a steady decline, as the country's independent regulatory authority ARJEL assesses in a recent report. Online Poker on Decline Specifically in the area of online poker, ARJEL reported a drop in virtual seats occupied by French players: There has been a decline of 54% percent in the number of online poker players in the country since February 2012 when it peaked. Earlier this year, ARJEL reported a €17.3 million decline in online poker revenues in France, when compared between Q3 and Q4 2014. High Taxation As in many cases in other countries with regulated or regulating online gambling markets, one of the main culprits is the high level of taxation. In France, online gambling operators are required to pay 33% corporation tax on profits, and players have to part with 2% of their wins for tax purposes. ARJEL has cited the country's high tax levels as one of the main reasons for the decline in the online gambling industry, calling to bring down the rates to such aligning with other regulated EU countries. The difference is stark: According to ARJEL, the effective task rate on iGaming in France is 46.30% - a long way off from Denmark's 20%, England's 15% and even Spain's 25% for example. No Changes Soon The problematic situation has encouraged quite a few operators to close shop in France, including big players like OnGame, Microgaming and Full Tilt to name a few. ARJEL has described the current state of iGaming in France as "fragile", saying that it has an uncertain future – lawmakers are not expected to tend seriously to the issue before the 2017 presidential elections. Growth in Sports Betting One spot for optimism is France's sports betting market (the French people can bet via bwin or unibet sports betting) which has been doing well since it was regulated in 2010. Although it represents just a small percent in gross gaming revenue, perhaps, when action is taken, lawmakers could learn from what was done correctly in that area.
Hello Casino is the latest brand to enter the UK’s highly appealing online gambling market following a switch to White Hat Gaming’s software platform. After launching in December, just before the conclusion of 2014, Hello Casino quickly developed a loyal following by ensuring a player-friendly approach with outstanding software. UK players will finally be able to experience Hello Casino in person, some six months after the site launched. To prepare for entering the UK market, White Hate Gaming completed a re-launch of Hello Casino on Monday 1 June 2015. Hello Casino players had a number of reasons to celebrate, particularly when it came to their gaming library, as the video slots now come from NetEnt, NYX, Leander, Thunderkick, and more. Live dealer games have also been added, giving players the choice of blackjack and roulette. Eager to celebrate the partnership, Hello Casino awarded €10 worth of casino credit to all of its funded players. And it’s of little wonder, as enter the UK online gambling market is now immensely challenging. Challenges of Entering UK Market The UK has long been one of Europe’s most lucrative online gambling markets, enticing operators from all over the world to try and build a fan-base. Of course, all of that changed in autumn 2014 when legislation required all online gambling operators serving British residents to be licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. However, the increased costs associated with remaining in the UK forced many to exit the market. White Hat Gaming was ready for the new environment from the outset, having received its licence in November 2014, which was the first month following the change in legislative framework. That was of vital importance because White Hat Gaming positions itself as a market-leading software solution, able to connect its operating partners with back-office software, hundreds of games, and the ability to accept payments from countless methods.
A Ghana-based sports betting operator has made an ambitious step forward in reaching a deal with online gambling software provider Finnplay. As a result, Simplebet will receive sports betting software from Finnplay, a provider that was established in the Finnish capital of Helsinki in 2008, and has since risen to command a viable presence in the global industry. Africa a Rapidly Expanding Market When discussing the deal, Finnplay vice president of sales Erkki Nikunen explained that “Africa is a rapidly expanding market for sports betting.” And to aid land-based operations, Finnplay’s BillFold Kiosk platform “is designed for any form of gaming at a physical location.” Betting software was also integrated from betinaction in crafting Simplebet’s entire solution. Simplebet managing director Ernest Badu had the following to say about the deal: “We needed to scale the business and select a technology partner with expertise within retail sports betting.” Simplebet has been providing its sports betting service in Ghana for a number of years now, so this represents a key strategic decision for the future of the operator. Breaking Down the Software Analysis of the Finnplay corporate website reveals that Billfold Kiosk is designed to support gambling at physical locations. And to ensure relevance for global markets, Finnplay has built Billfold Kiosk to support local payment methods, whether cash or note readers. Obviously, this is a crucial feature when working with sports betting operators from less familiar markets like Ghana. Billfold Kiosk also goes beyond physical gambling to support its mobile counterpart. Smartphones and tablets will only continue to become more advanced, so it is vital that software providers take advantage of new technology. To cap things off, the key features that will enhance the service experience for Simplebet customers include touchscreen, external buttons, skin-able lobby, cashier back-office, note reader technology, and acceptance of cash vouchers.
Major League Baseball is in full swing and teams are around the 70+ game mark with only a few weeks left before the start of the postseason. Tonight there are a number of games that punters have the chance to bet on, and the competition will be fierce as they try to improve their position on the league table. Tuesday Night Games There are seven games tonight across the AL and the NL beginning at 00:05 GMT. Games include: Brave vs Nationals, Reds vs Pirates, Orioles vs Red Sox, Tigers vs Indians, Phillies vs Yankees, Cardinals vs Marlins and the Blue Jays vs Rays. It is the Toronto Blue Jays vs the Tampa Bay Rays that has our attention as the first place and third place teams in the AL East go head to head. The Jays and the Rays began their three game series last night at Tropicana Field in Florida. Much to the dismay of the home team fans, the Jays hammered the Rays 8-5, improving their record to 38-34, while the Rays are still in first place at 40-32. If the Jays can win another game and the second place Yankees lose to the Phillies tonight, they will take over second spot, and if they can win all three games of this series, they will take over first place in the division. For Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, the win signified his 500th Major League win and when asked about the feat he replied, "That shows I've been around a long time." Live In-Play and Pre-Game Betting Prior to the beginning of tonight's game, bet365 Sports has the Rays as outright favorites even though they lost the series opener. The Rays are at 1.62 to win, while the Jays need to make up some ground at 2.40. There are dozens of additional props available and bet365 is also offering live in-play lines throughout all 9 innings of MLB action. Live In-Play is an interactive way to bet on the top sports in the world and it transforms MLB games into some of the best sports betting action available.
Terminator 2 will lead a trio of multiplayer slots that are coming to Microgaming casinos in June and July. A brand new instalment in the Terminator franchise is hitting movie screens in July, which makes the timing of this release all the more relevant. Microgaming’s Terminator 2 slot first came to online casinos in June 2014, adding to the developer’s previous movie-themed slots in the form of the Dark Knight Rises and Jurassic Park. Now, though, the slot will also be released in a multiplayer version, echoing the footsteps of Avalon. Terminator 2 is a video slot designed with licensed imagery from the iconic 1991 movie by Academy Award-winning director James Cameron. Gamers will be able to access the multiplayer version from Wednesday 1 July 2015, when it will be live on Microgaming’s Flash and downloadable casinos. Terminator 2 can be found and played in Betsson casino, Dazzle casino and many more online casinos that provided by Microgaming's games. The occasion will be marked with a €100,000 tournament event entitled T-100,000, named in honour of the movie’s infamous shape-shifting villain. Microgaming will reward the top-100 players with cash prizes when the network tournament concludes on Monday 3 August, at which point the winner will receive $10,000. Centre Court Slot June and July are the months of the year that tennis aficionados yearn for. To complement Wimbledon this summer, Microgaming is releasing its new Centre Court slot. Built with five reels and nine paylines, this multiplayer slot is slated for release on Wednesday 24 June. A special €2,500 tournament will then begin on Monday June, lasting until Sunday 12 July. Sure Win Slot Sure Win represents the second of these slots to receive a re-release. For this version, Microgaming has given Sure Win an HD overhaul to allow for widescreen viewing. July is expected release date for Sure Win HD, which will also have tournament. Gamers will enter from Monday 6 July until Sunday 2 August to play for a share of €10,000.
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