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After a June filled with new game releases, July is shaping up to keep the heat with exciting new titles coming from top software developers. Here's a rundown of some the latest releases and a sneak peek of what's coming next month. Hail of New Microgaming Titles The month of June has been busy on Microgaming's front, with the Isle of Man operator releasing many new games. The releases include original new titles: The Legend of Olympus, Pistoleras, Kitty Cabana and Hound Hotel. Apart from these, Microgaming has released a new HD version of its highly popular Avalon slot. Microgaming's mobile portfolio has also been reinforced with Fish Party, Kings of Cash, Cashville and Summer Holiday. Players can get a taste of these slots now over at leading Microgaming-powered online casinos like Platinum Play Casino. Apollo Rising from IGT IGT's new Apollo Rising slot was released in late May. A 5-reel, 100-payline slot with an out-of-this-world theme, Apollo Rising features monkey astronauts among other things. If the monkeys are not enough to entice players, they will surely enjoy the expanding rocket wilds and free spin rounds. Take a spin on Apollo Rising over at bet365 Games. Yggdrasil's Chibeasties It has been fun to watch Yggdrasil's growth as a young software developer, as it created a reputation for itself with the unique games it released. This June saw the introduction of a new title from the Malta-based operator, Chibeasties. The Chibeasties are magical and whimsical creatures that dwell deep in the forest, where players wander in the frame of the slot. Built on 5 reels and 20 paylines, Chibeasties is pretty straightforward with its features with scatters that can bring up to 40 free spins and a wild that substitutes from left to right to complete wins. During free spins, one random symbol is chosen to expand to cover the entire reel – this can apply even to the wild. Chibeasties will be available at Yggdrasil-powered online casinos like Vera and John Casino and No Bonus Casino. And What's on NetEnt's Plate? NetEnt has also been very hard at work lately, lining up many interesting new high-quality games. June saw the release of Neon Staxx, an ultra-cool 80s themed video slot that will surely induce tears of nostalgia. Built on 5 reels and 40 paylines, Neon Staxx features the SuperStaxx feature that turns entire reels into stacked symbols, and a free spin feature. In July, NetEnt is set to release Sparks, a colorful 5-reel, 20-payline video slot with a cool neon theme. Sparks is shaping up to be a classic with its special features that include an option to play both ways and expanding cloning wilds that create huge winning opportunities. Expect to see these new NetEnt games at top casinos like BETAT Casino and Casino Cruise.
NetEnt is targeting expansion into the legalised online gambling market of New Jersey, having struck an agreement with Caesars Interactive Entertainment (CIE), as announced Thursday 25 June 2015. The agreement will entail NetEnt providing its premier igaming content to CIE’s Caesars Casino website in New Jersey. Caesars Casino is operated as a multiplatform site in New Jersey, which will thus require desktop and mobile gaming content from NetEnt’s sprawling library of casino games. Video slots represent the developer’s largest gaming category, with the highest profile releases including titles such as Dracula, Aliens, Boom Brothers, Gonzo’s Quest, and South Park: Reel Chaos. Before that can happen, however, NetEnt still needs to receive approval for its New Jersey gaming licence. That process is currently underway at the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Both NetEnt and CIE must feel confident of the Scandinavian-headquartered developer receiving approval, otherwise a deal would not have been concluded with such haste. Discussing the NetEnt Caesars Deal NetEnt America managing director Björn Krantz sounded confident when discussing the ground-breaking deal: “I am confident that our games will be well-received by players, and that our efforts to provide them with the ultimate gaming experience will support CIE’s growth strategy.” From the CIE side of the deal, senior vice president Marco Ceccarelli said “the inclusion of NetEnt’s titles in our portfolio provides us with another opportunity to deliver superior value to our players.” New Jersey players will now have access to games that are enjoyed on a daily basis by their European counterparts. NetEnt has gradually risen to become a world-renowned presence in the global igaming industry, providing games to many familiar online casinos, such as LeoVegas casino, Mr.Green casino, Casumo casino and many more. Growth has been earned steadily since the software provider first established its headquarters in Sweden in 1996. Close to 20 years later and NetEnt maintains offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, Kiev, Gibraltar, and Malta, employing more than 600 peoples across those sites.
The Estadio Sausalito stadium in Vina del Mar is the venue for tonight's exciting Copa America quarterfinal pitting Argentina and Colombia (kickoff 00:30 UK time). Proving Time for Messi Argentina finished on top of Group B with 7 points composed of 2 wins and 1 draw against Paraguay. At the onset of the Copa, the media in Argentina was voicing concerns over the defense and its abilities, but seeing that La Albiceleste sustained only two goals in the group games – it's not a problem for coach Gerardo Martino. Offense is something that must be improved ahead of the Colombia fixture tonight. The Argentinians scored only four goals in three games, not a number fitting a World Cup finalist with players like Gonzalo Higuain, Sergio Aguero, Carlos Tevez and arguably the worlds' best player Lionel Messi. This is the reason why Messi is a good bet for goalscorers today – his spark has not been lit yet, and he will work extra hard to show it against rival Colombia. Aguero is a good bet as well for goalscorers tonight, with two goals to his name so far in the tourney. Colombia Colombia finished third in Group C after Brazil and Peru with 4 points, only managing to win once against the Brazilians, losing to Venezuela and drawing with Peru. The performance of the Colombian attack has been lackluster, with only 1 goal scored despite the presence of players like Jackson Martinez, Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez. The Colombians haven't advanced past the Copa America quarterfinals since lifting the trophy in 2001 and their attack form will have to bring some extra spice to beat Argentina and move on. Live Betting This quarterfinal is fully covered for punters over at Winner Sports which will offer in-play and pre-match betting markets. In full-time result odds Argentina was favorite with 5/6 to win against Colombia's 15/4, but anything can happen tonight. This match could easily become a classic – don't miss it and login Winner tonight for a wager to spice things up!
Sunday 28 June 2015 is the day that William Hill, at all levels, including William Hill Casino & William Hill Sports, will cease to provide its multichannel online gambling services in Portugal and Estonia. That announcement was made via email, just a couple of days ago, to the affiliate partners tasked with promoting William Hill via their websites. From Sunday, access to all William Hill services will be withdrawn from Portuguese and Estonian players. But while access to the games and other betting services will be blocked, it will still be possible for players to withdraw the remaining cash funds from their accounts, which is an entirely reasonable approach. This is a definitive step for William Hill, with the operator explaining that affiliates are required to remove all marketing materials and links that target Portuguese and Estonian players. However, it would appear that William Hill is open to returning, given the right conditions, as the operator explained to affiliates that they were “confident that we will have the opportunity to work together in the future.” William Hill Avoiding Potential Issues Not coincidentally, Portugal will launch its new online gambling bill on 28 June, so the timing of William Hill’s exit is clearly down to that. Operators based in the Portuguese market will now have to adhere to a taxation rate that can rise from 10% potentially all the way up to 30% when income surpasses the €10 million mark. Unfavourable tax changes in tertiary international markets can often prove unappealing for gambling operators. Unfortunately, there is much less information to share from the Estonian market. But what is known is that Estonia declared in May that it would be unable to comply with the web-based payment guidelines demanded by the European Banking Authority. Additionally, Estonia is also known to have made a concerted effort to block its residents from accessing online gambling sites earlier in 2015.
If you cannot wait for the start of the NFL regular season, you can get your professional football fix with the start of the CFL. The Canadian Football League has cultivated some of the biggest names in the NFL and the games are often a lot more action packed due to the 3-down instead of 4-down rule. This makes for more passing and less short yardage runs, something that many football fans would like to see changed in the NFL. Tonight’s game is coming all the way live from the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, home to the Roughriders. Rider’s fans are well-known throughout the country as the best of any other city. They brave temperatures so cold that most schools would close, just to see the Green Machine. The Riders have the highest paid player in the CFL at their helm. Superstar Quarter Back Darian Durant fell to injury last season, but before he did, he had the Riders at 8-2. Durant led the team to a Grey Cup win in 2013, but after his injury, they were knocked out in the West semifinal last year. If he is healthy, it will be a long day for the Blue Bombers. Winnipeg have a similar team this year but will need a lot of improvements in order to pose a threat for the playoffs this autumn. The two provinces are located side-by-side but travelling to Mosaic Stadium is like going to watch the Super Bowl at a sold out stadium in the US. Betting props at bet365 sports The home field advantage will definitely play a central role in this game and works to the advantage of the Rough Riders. Bet365 knows full well just what an advantage this is for the Riders and that is the main reason for giving them the favorite odds for tonight. Punters will find dozens of pre-game lines including Race to 20 Points, Game Totals, Money Line, Score Props, Team Props and much more.
As we step into the warm month of July, the heat is seriously on at a number of progressive jackpot rooms in leading online casinos. Sunny Jackpots at Winner Casino Winner Casino is an interesting place to be with over 20 progressive jackpots that can burst at any minute. Reigning atop the list of jackpots is the Playtech classic Beach Life Jackpot which was going for almost €5.2 million this last weekend. Beach Life is perhaps the most befitting jackpot to burst soon with its sunny fun-at-the-beach theme. Close up second is Monty Python's Spamalot jackpot that is going for €2.6 million. Spamalot is one of the funniest slots out there, on par with the other Monty Python online casino games that have you holding your belly with laughter. €4.2 Million in Jackpots at No Bonus Casino The progressive jackpot section at No Bonus Casino is steaming as well with €4.2 million in total for all of the jackpots currently running. On the lead is NetEnt's famous Hall of Gods that is going for €2.1 million. Hall of Gods is loved by players for its smooth gameplay and graphics that immerse players in Norse mythology. Following Hall of Gods in the jackpot chart is the blingy Mega Fortune which currently runs for €1.6 million. Mega Fortune is a game that every online casino rookie knows – it's well-loved for its stylish theme and bonus features that make for a fun and unique gaming experience every session anew. $20 Million at Casino Las Vegas The progressive jackpot room over at Casino Las Vegas is seriously steaming up with a massive total sum of around $20.2 million in potential jackpot wins. Beach Life is leading with its €5.2 million jackpot, followed by Gold Rally that is running for around €855k and Diamond Rally that is going up with €125k. Other player-favorites the likes of Queen of the Pyramids and Wall Street are going for jackpots lower than €50k, but try and you might strike gold as well - they're sure to swell to big numbers swiftly!
This was an especially lucky week in the world of online gambling with major wins being rewarded by three of the biggest casinos in the industry. The lucky players at Platinum Plus, All Slots Casino and BetAtCasino will all be remembering the last week on the slots, as one of the best they have probably ever experience. Platinum Play Top Honors The first round of big weekly winners is from Platinum Play Casino and three of the top dogs this week struck it rich with three popular games. The biggest win was L.Z., whom hit it big with a whopping jackpot worth €43,306, while playing Mystic Dreams. This Microgaming title tells the story of Native American culture and features mystical reels with 243 ways-to-win. A favorite amongst thousands of players at Platinum Play and by the looks of L.Z's win, a lucky game as well. The other two wins at the casino were by M.B. playing Hot Ink the tattoo themed video slot also by Microgaming. M.B will be able to afford a few new tattoos if wanted, as he pocketed €20,864. The last win was on Cool Wolf, which rewarded A.R. with $21,490. BetAtCasino BetatCasino was also lucky this week rewarding over $40,000 to the three top winners. The biggest win was on Dead or Alive, which a lucky player took home €26,307. Dead or Alive is an extremely popular video slot featuring free spins, sticky wilds and multiple paylines. The table games were also lucky for two separate players that took home over $10,000 on Caribbean Stud Poker the popular island version of the popular card game. Classic All Slots Glory At All Slots Casino, the winners were all playing popular games this week but their wins were not as big as the other brands. Due to the popularity of Jurrasic World, Cheryl E. won close to $10,000 while playing Jurassic Park. Another popular themed game Game of Thrones Ways rewarded a hefty jackpot worthy $7,047 to Erkan T. and on the Tables it was Thibaud R. that withdrew $9,600 in winnings from European Roulette Advanced a very popular variation of Roulette.
NYX Gaming Group recently announced that they will be adding free rounds at the casino as a prize for players reaching new achievements playing real time poker. This new reward is due to some new Instant Rewards Technology and the acquisition of Ongame Poker Network by NYX. The proposed reward will give players Instant Rewards to be used at the newly founded NYX OGS casino at the NYX Poker Client, as they progress up the achievements ladder on Real Time Poker. According to the action on the poker table, rewards will be triggered accordingly. Players will be challenged to reach various achievements, which will naturally make the game more exciting for them. Excited about the News NYX is incredibly excited about their new offering and recently commented at a press conference. “We recently introduced NYX OGS™ casino games in the poker client and are now really excited about adding casino free rounds as a new prize when completing a poker challenge. We continue to innovate and to combine excitement from different products into one combined experience.” Flynn continued: “Casino free rounds is a strong marketing tool for our customers and high entertainment value for their players. Players can immediately use their Free Rounds in casino games within the poker client. This launch enables our customers to create even more exciting poker promotions and let their players win casino free rounds when playing poker.” About NYX Gaming NYX is one of the leading online gambling groups in the industry with software and gaming solutions for casinos, poker rooms, online lotteries and iGaming operators in general, providing games to known casinos such as Casino Cruise, Tivoli Casino and many more. NextGen Gaming is the most successful solution by NYX and includes some of the most popular titles in the world. Based in Las Vegas with development arms in Stockholm and Sydney, NYX is strategically located to fit the needs of the growing online gambling international industry.
In a recent decision that will with no doubt strike a blow to online gambling in the state of California, the Supreme Court in that state has made online "sweepstakes" gambling illegal. There has been an ongoing problem for many San Francisco based internet cafes that many of their users were gambling from the shops. This type of gambling was said to be bringing more crime to the Excelsior district including violence, robberies, and car theft quite possibly due to the online gambling at Internet Cafes. The City of San Francisco was able to close down one of the problem cafes, but with the new decision it is only a matter of time until all sweepstakes and certain sports online gambling will be a thing of the past. The second café is listed as a public speakeasy, making it harder to close down or render laws banning activity. The state began cracking down on sweepstakes gambling in early 2014 and this new decision is definitely one of the faster to be passed at a Supreme Court level. Casino Crackdown Online casinos with the ability to offer online gambling in the state will be feeling the burn and in some cases will render them useless due to the new law, but others are definitely getting creative with the way they offer online sweepstakes and sports betting. Two of the online casinos that will be hurt by this new State Supreme Court ruling are Bovada Casino and BetOnline because the Live In-Play and Pre-race horse racing bets that they offer are now illegal in the state of California. The new ruling includes a number of sports betting rules and online horse gambling is now a crime therein. Both Bovada and BetOnline offer a wide-range of horse racing props including local races, which are now only available live at the track; at least in California. The state does make for a massive customer base and rest-assured there will be many parties looking for an appeal.
UFC is the number one mixed martial arts fighting event in the world and millions of people watch each fight religiously just like any other professional sport. True, few sports are as action-packed and adrenaline-filled as the UFC and the main fight of the night is going to be a prime example of the sport. Tale of the Tape Lyoto Machida is a legend in the UFC having fighting in his first event back in 2003. The Brazilian fighting master is currently ranked 4th in the UFC Middleweight category and is 22-6 with 9 knockouts. The tough fighter has won 11 decisions meaning he is no stranger to going the distance in the octagon. He faces Yoel Romero though and tonight will be one of his toughest fights of all time, as the Cuban is ready to go and wants to win. Most critics believe that Romero will win this fight. His knockout power is incredible but he will need to defend the unique style that Machida brings to the cage. Romero has taken many big punches but is still 9-1 with 8 knockouts in his relatively new career. If Machida can control this fight he will be able to outlast Romero in the late rounds but he must watch out for the match-ending power that the Cuban has. The general consensus is that it is Romero's fight to lose but Lyoto Machida is still the favorite to win. UFC Online Betting The way that UK online sportsbook bet365 sees it, Machida is outright favorite at 1.53, while Romero is the underdog at 2.62. Punters have over/under lines at 1.90 for 2.5 rounds respectively and there are competitive odds for per-round betting.The early rounds are around the 6.00-11.00, making a nice payday pending you can select the right round. Later rounds are much heavier stakes but will definitely be the biggest payout of any bet with lines as high as 13.00-34.00.
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