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The English Premier League is broadcast to 4.7 billion people in more than 210 countries, easily making it the most watched football league in the world. La Liga may have Barcelona and Real Madrid, but fans generally see it as a predictable league. In stark contrast, the Premier League can change hands more often, as evidenced by the title victories of Manchester United, Manchester City, and then Chelsea in the past three years. Being such an intensely competitive league makes it all the more engaging for fans, who can then heighten their experience by placing wagers on the outcomes of the games they watch. And that is precisely why football clubs are working with sports betting operators more and more now. The latest example is Aston Villa, who have just agreed to fresh betting partnerships with bet365 and Betfair. New Concept of Co-Exclusive Betting Rights Aston Villa will began their new partnerships on 1 July 2015, and will continue with them for the entirety of the forthcoming Premier League season. But what is slightly unusual about the partnerships is that Aston Villa are dividing the responsibility, explaining that bet365 and Betfair have “co-exclusive rights” for the club. More commonly, Premier League clubs will work exclusively with one operator. Examples from recent years include Manchester United and bwin, West Ham and Winner, and Tottenham Hotspur and Mansion Casino. Aston Villa have devised an entirely new betting partnership concept that could change the way the entire league does business in future. Aston Villa’s official announcement to the process provided the following classification of the deal: “bet365 and Betfair have the right to be associated with Aston Villa and activate the partnerships globally, and both will appear on the club’s LED screens and interview backdrops.” The Villains have a history of working with betting operators after previously partnering with William Hill and Dafabet, the latter of which was the official betting partner for the past two seasons. Chief commercial officer Charlie Wijeratna described the co-partnership deal from bet365 and Betfair as “a very significant commercial increase on last year’s betting partnership.” AFL Club Essendon Calls Time on Betting Partnerships At a time when English football clubs are extremely welcoming towards betting partnerships, there is an Australian sports team that does not share that attitude. Essendon is an Australian Football League team, which plays a game that challenges 18 players on two teams to kick a rugby-style ball through posts to generate points. Essendon chief executive Xavier Campbell acknowledged that gambling partnerships were highly lucrative, explaining: “We certainly respect the right of betting agencies to advertise in sport.” However, Campbell and the team made the decision on the belief that sports betting has a negative impact in Australia. Campbell went on to say that the decision would likely cause “shot-term financial pain,” and that is despite Essendon posting record revenue for its most recent financial year. Essendon’s decision is said to be backed by the majority of the club’s 60,000-strong membership base.
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The 2015 Copa America final promises to be an action-packed thriller in Santiago. Chile, the host nation have a chance to win their first ever Copa America, and where better to do so then in front of tens of thousands of fans. There might be a problem with that though, as Lionel Messi and the rest of the Argentinian Men's National Team are on the other side of the pitch. Argentina have not won a Copa title in over 20 years and it would be the first time Messi gets a piece of serious silverware with La Albiceleste. Messi vs Medel All eyes will be on Messi tonight and the man that is in charge of defending his genious attacks, Gary Medel. Medel plays for Inter Milan and is an excellent defender, able to read plays and become a real thorn in even the best players' sides. He will have a lot of help from Sergio Aguero, Angel Maria, and Gonzalo Higuain, but as Paraguay found out the hard way, Messi has the ability to run through an entire team with his ball control and dribbling skills. Mascherano vs Vidal Javier Mascherano vs. Arturo Vidal will be another hot battle on the pitch, as Vidal the Chilean key player, just a few days after his embarrassing DUI scandal, will be trying to get his redemption by giving his home country their first ever championship. Barcelona star Javier Mascherano is familiar with Vidal's play and will be looking to beat him again, as he did in the UEFA Champions League Final, in which Barcelona beat Vidal's Juventus less than a month ago. Copa America Online Betting Markets The Chilean men have a great chance to prove that they can win and do it while on home turf. bet365 Sports has the Chilean's in the Underdog position at 3.80, while Argentina comes in with the favorite status at 2.10. Prior to the match, punters can bet one or more of dozens of props available for the final and the last chance to capitalize on lucrative cash.
As the online casino and iGaming industry grows, players are met with bigger and better promotions, gifts and prizes. Specifically, the cruise type of prize is something that we've started seeing more often at leading online casinos. Some prime example would be the luxurious Fortune Lounge Cruise that is offered to players over at Royal Vegas Casino, or the romantic 12 night luxury European cruise offered at Casino Cruise. Cruise Vacations Popularity The two examples above are part of a growing trend in the travel world in in recent years, in which tourists and vacation-goers prefer to opt for cruise vacations rather than go on other types of holidays. One of the core reasons for this preference is the stress that accompanies any vacation or trip, caused or affected by the need to hold some kind of familiarity with the place in which you are vacationing. So what else makes cruise vacations so popular? Simplicity and Activities Relating to the stress of planning and familiarity, cruise vacations require none of that– a pre-planned route takes travelers to the "must see" places and ports where they can travel and shop with a bit of guidance, then return to the ship. To add to that, today's cruise ships are like floating 5 star hotels: Passengers get access to almost everything they'd do in a land vacation with live shows, dance clubs, cinemas, fancy restaurants, malls, swimming pools and of course – onboard casinos. Overall Pampering Cruise ships employ top chefs to provide passengers with a special high-end culinary experience. Different cuisine options cater to passengers' needs promising that everyone eats exactly what they want. Other instances of pampering on cruise ships include massages, spa treatments and all kinds of other things which you hardly ever get time to do when not on vacation. These factors along with many others turn cruise vacations into a coveted type of holiday, and we expect to see more of these offered at online casinos in the near and more distant future.
Mercedes Benz looks like they are in the running for yet another title on the F1 circuit, as teammates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg qualify 1,2 for the British Grand Prix. Rosberg finished just 0.113 seconds behind Hamilton , whom won the pole position for the third time at Silverstone. Hamilton is proud to be able to achieve these feats in front of his countrymen and is shooting for nothing less than more first place hardware today. "It is a special day when you get pole on your home turf," related Hamilton. He has taken pole position at Silverstone in 2007, 2013 and 2015, but he still has yet to win when starting from pole spot. If he can win again at Silverstone it will also be his third time for that, completing the task already in 2008 and 2014. The field is tight for the UK's premier F1 race and it could go to anyone. The first Grand Prix to be raced at Silverstone was in 1948. There are 52 laps to be raced for a total of 306.198 km. Each lap is exactly 5.891 km and the fastest time ever to complete a lap was in 2013 in which Aussie Mark Webber finished in 1:33.401. The cars are faster than ever this year and with Mercedes looking to be the best on the track, we could see a new record today. There are a total of thirteen drivers on the track today and there are competitive online betting markets for punters interested in placing a bet on one of dozens of props available at top online sportsbooks like bet365 Sports. Grand Prix Betting Markets Lewis Hamilton looks his usual amazing self behind the wheel. In fact, it has been either Hamilton or teammate Rosberg, whom have won each and every F1 race this year except a single race, which was won by Ferrari. Due to that statistic and many more, bet365 Sports have placed Hamilton as the outright favorite to win at 1.36. The rest of the field have more competitive odds with Rosberg at 3.25, Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, Valtteri Bottas and Felipe Massa all at 26.00 and the rest of the field with odds starting at 301 and ending at an unbelievable 7501.0. There are dozens of props to choose from at bet365 so be sure to check out the markets prior to the start.
Paddy Power, one of the biggest online betting platforms in the industry and the biggest in all of Ireland is convinced that the Greeks will vote "yes". They are so convinced that they are already making payouts to those that bet on "yes". This is a monumental vote for Greece and there is big money behind the decision and behind punters that bet correctly. Paddy Power spokesman, Rory Scott has already divulged information about the bet saying that Paddy has already paid out five figure amounts to the few thousand people that voted on the "yes". "More than 85% of punters voted "No" to the Greek decision but for those 15% that voted "yes" it is going to be a big payday. The decision that Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' government to vote "no" will be rejected by voters and it could mean that Greece is kicked out of the Eurozone for the time being. The results could mean that Greece would need to accept the terrible austerity measures that were laid out for them by the International Monetary Fund, European Central Bank and the European Commission. Tough Choice with Rumours The entire decision has become of the most bet on political news of all time. It is hard for Paddy Power and other online sportsbooks to set lines because the markets are always changing, which have been rejected due to rumours of new deals. The pre-decision payouts are not chump change and Paddy has already transferred the winnings into their online accounts. Although they have no stopped accepting bets on the issue, Paddy Power offered 2-7 odds that Greece would vote "yes". The Irish platform was successful in predicting Obama's second term, the Scottish Referendum and the British Election but Greece is a unique and difficult decision to predict. They say one thing and then they do the other. It seems that punters have the best of this deal.
Interesting data regarding sports betting revenues provided to OCR by bet365 Sports shines an interesting light on the specific betting habits of sports punters. According to this data, 80% of all sports betting revenues come from in-play bets alone. While it is known that these bets are very popular with punters, the high number remains astounding. This info pertains specifically to bet365 Sports, but it holds true across the industry as whole. This begs the question: What is it about in-play bets that makes them so popular? Defining In-play Bets To start things off, a simple definition of in-play bets should be laid out. Also known as "live bets" or "live betting", in-play bets are a betting activity where punters can place different types of bets on a sporting events as it unfolds on the field. Opposed to pre-match bets where a punter estimates the result of a sports betting event with different variables before it begins, in-play bets make for a dynamic experience that shifts and changes itself according to the action taking place. Unique Betting Experience In-play betting gives punters better tools and chances to be equipped with an estimation of how things will turn out. For example, when in-play betting on a football match, a punter can see how a certain player is performing and place a bet according to his abilities during that specific match. Things can get interesting in a game where a complete underdog surprises the clear favorite and turns things around, for example. Additionally, leading sportsbooks like bet365 Sports provide punters with loads of helpful info that is illustrated with nifty statistics and odds that are updated all the time - on desktop or mobile, it creates a unique betting experience. Mobile In-play Betting The advent of mobile devices in iGaming has also revolutionized the way sports punters watch and bet on sports. There are many instances of people who actually frequent a sporting event as viewers while placing in-play bets on their mobiles live. Many others place in-play bets on their mobiles while watching a match in the comfort of their home or in a public place. Look for those with their heads in the phone during a joint viewing of a major football game in a pub – they're probably live betting.
Gaming operators need to address corporate responsibility internally before regulators do, according to corporate reputation expert Ed Coke. Speaking About Data As Director of Consulting Services at the Reputation Institute, Coke will be a speaker at EiG 2015 taking place at the Berlin Arena from October 20-22. In an interview with TotallyGaming, Coke expressed the need for the industry to take a closer look at its own operations and procedures in the age of regulation, and be increasingly stringent about its own conduct. This proactive approach can avoid the unfortunate scenarios that have arisen in other industries where outside regulators have taken control of compliance. Proactive Approach Coke suggests to iGaming providers that they take action now instead of letting it become a so-called “hotbed” issue which regulators latch onto and publicize, all the while potentially leaving a black mark on an industry that has to fight stigmas for wide scale acceptance online as it is. The Reputation Institute plans to initiate a survey of EiG attendees on the topic to gauge the current status of self-regulation in iGaming and industry attitudes. In keeping with its approach of adapting reputation management strategy across diverse industries, RI will announce the results of the survey at EiG, complete with expert analysis. Innovative Survey Ahead of this year’s event, the Reputation Institute, which specialises in understanding and implementing reputation management strategies across a range of industries, will conduct an innovative online survey of EiG attendees on the topic whose results will then be announced in Berlin at the event. Coke emphasises that the 10-minute questionnaire is designed to illuminate public as well as industry perspectives. RI will compare results of survey data against pre-existing information culled from over 300 diverse corporate reputation leaders. Current Progress Coke estimates that most EiG attendees are in the opening stage of a five step process of self monitoring, which he calls “a few steps” behind other sectors. EiG is a great opportunity to not only catch up, but get ahead.
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They have not met since 2012, but that all changes at 17:00 on Wimbledon Centre Court, as Novak Djokovic plays Kevin Anderson in the fifth round of Wimbledon. This game will determine which of these players advances to the Quarter Final, and that much closer for a chance at some real hardware. They have met five times in all and Djokovic has beaten Anderson 4-1 in those matchups. Djokovic is looking his regular amazing self, easily taking out the competition that he has faced so far this year. He beat Bernard Tomic in straight sets to get here and hit 38 winners during the one hour and 34 minutes of play. Djokovic is amazing at Wimbledon and looks to bounce back to his winning self after losing at the Roland Garros just a few weeks ago. “I think I executed tactically everything I intended before the match to move him around the court, mix up the pace, not really give him the same look. I think overall I played a really, really good match,” he related. Anderson comes in with a 14th overall ranking and beat Leonardo Mayer in straight sets, but needed a tie-break in the second set to hold him off. Anderson hit 51 winners and 22 aces in the game that took a bit longer at two hours and fifteen minutes. The South African will need to be on his best game to beat Novak but it is something that could definitely happen. Online Gambling Wimbledon is the most bet on tennis tournament of the ATP season and this year is no different. Bet365 is offering attractive and competitive lines for each and every game. They have Djokovic as the obvious favorite at 1.03, while Anderson has an uphill battle in front of him at 15.00. Bet365 is also offering live video of the match so punters can see the outcome of pre-game bets right before their eyes.
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