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Andy Murray is the home-crowd British favourite, Roger Federer the Wimbledon Darling. Murray is bidding to win only his second Wimbledon title, while Federer is bidding to claim a record eighth title. The only way this matchup could be any grander is if both were meeting in the final instead of the semi-final. Nevertheless, tennis fans are right to expect a monumental encounter on Friday. Murray has largely impressed during Wimbledon 2015, only dropping two sets en route to the semi-final. But Murray does not have happy memories of playing Federer, having lost to the Swiss icon in the 2012 Wimbledon final. And Murray will be entirely aware of Federer’s brilliance in reaching the semi-final, losing just one set and one service game. Analysis from a Former British Number One Former British number one John Lloyd has been impressed with Murray and believes the 28-year-old Scot will win the tournament. Lloyd provided supporting analysis to the BBC, explaining that Murray has been doing enough to win and that he has enough energy left. Lloyd believes that there is a lot left to come from Murray. Despite admitting the current brilliance of Federer, Lloyd is resolute in his belief that Murray will win. However, Lloyd would be wise to consider that Murray has lost his last three encounters with the Swiss. Also worth considering is that Murray has not won a major title since Wimbledon 2013, which will also play on his mind. Odds at bet365 Ahead of the semi-final, bet365 has Andy Murray to win at odds of 1.80. In contrast, Federer is slightly better value at 2.00, at least paying out evens on a victory. Comparatively, the other semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Richard Gasquet sees the Serb enter as the overwhelming favourite at 1.062. For punters following the Wimbledon as it heats up, bet365's Tennis Accumulator Bonus offers a 50% bonus on accumulators, so don't forget that on your bet.
It's the third day in the first Ashes test at Cardiff and England has got Australia on the run. The Englanders have been dominating the pitch at Cardiff along the first two days, pushing the Aussies to the very edge. Australia could be facing a formidable first-innings deficit if they don't seriously step up their game today. Australia finished 5-264, trailing by 166 on England's first innings total of 430 at the third day. Moeen Ali – The Main Man Batsman Moeen Ali has risen up as the main figure in yesterday's game, where he delivered an MVP performance striking a rapid 77 to bring England's first innings to 430. Ali has certainly proved any of his doubters wrong, as it wasn't clear whether he or Adil Rashid will take the position prior to the Test. Given his powerful performance, Moeen Ali is a prime choice for individual bets – will he outdo himself today? All Pressure on Australia And so it is – the Aussies are under intense pressure after two days and it's not looking good. The Aussies were shooting reckless shots one after another, and their performance stood in stark difference compared to the discipline England has shown. Many in the land down under are now directing their hopes and thoughts to one man: Shane Watson. The batsman seems to have went down from his prime, but today is his golden opportunity to shine. The third day is critical for Australia – they have to inch closer to England for the ability to apply pressure on England in the third innings. In-play Betting Online sportsbook bet365 Sports is delivering full coverage on the Ashes with a wide range of bets punters can place as the action takes place. Will the Aussies stand to the challenge and justify their ICC position? Tune-in bet365 Sports today with a cold drink and catch this splendid game of world-class cricket to find out!
The previously monopolized Portugal market has not been freed sufficiently for 888Casino, leading to the iGaming giant's departure. Reform? The withdrawal is in final response to the new law signed in late April by Portuguese President Anibal Antonio Cavaco. The reforms opening the market for licensees are hoped to provide the cash-strapped government with €25 million. The government gambling monopoly of Santa Casa da Misericordia has been released, ending a recent history of constriction for I-gamers in Portugal. The strictness in Portugal was last on display in 2005 when Bwin's attempt to sponsor the Portuguese football league was blocked by the government and then upheld appeal. Further attempts by Bwin to offer a Portuguese version of its website were rebuked with a government order eliminating ISP access to offshore gambling sites. Continued financial woes prompted the reforms, intended to resuscitate an economy that was on the verge of bankruptcy in 2011 before a €78bn bail-out by the EU Commission, the European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund. High Tax Rates The tax rates of licensees start at 15% for the lowest revenue earners among new iGaming market entrants in Portugal, a level which some operators may deem too high for incursion, following the demonstrated sentiment of 888Casino. The Santa Casa has not been fully eliminated either, retaining a monopoly on sports-betting monopoly at 50% higher than other would-be competitors online. Warning Trend to Governments With William Hill similarly withdrawing from a tough Romanian regulation landscape, there is a potential trend afoot for online casinos to withdraw from unfavorably regulated national markets. Clearly, all government expectations, hopes or strategies relying on iGaming reforms for increased revenue have to be tempered by perceptions of the fairness of the tax systems that they implement into their designated free markets.
LeoVegas has increased its mobile portfolio with the help of Genii, as the two companies have signed an agreement that will see the collection of games at the popular online casino now include the Spin16 line of innovative slot machines from the UK licensed software provider. The new games are quick to stand out as they were designed to use the entire area available on touchscreen devices and replace the simple “spin” button with options to swipe in 16 different ways for a much more immersive experience. A new way of spinning the reels Both LeoVegas and Genii have expressed their excitement for the new partnership that is aimed to create an even better mobile casino experience at one of the most dominant operators in the industry with the help the interactive collection. The different ways of spinning the reels on the games from the Spin16 line don’t just represent a cosmetic function used to break the monotony of playing slots but actually has an effect on the resulting prizes. After the player spins the reels in any of the 16 ways, the house will randomly select a pick as well. If the direction of the two is the same, the resulting win will be multiplied by a set amount and if the direction and the reel selected by the player match the house pick, the multiplier will be even bigger. More about Spin16 The slot games come with their own features that are now very common among online casino games but there are also innovative options available. In addition to the different spinning reels, there is also a feature that allows for a “cold” or “hot” spin. This is based on the direction used most or least frequently by other players on the network at the same time. Spin16 games can be played on Android, Apple and Windows platforms for desktop, smartphones and tablets.
1x2gaming is an independent online casino software company that provides betting products to popular online casinos, including the likes of Bet365 and the Australian favourite, EmuCasino. The brand has recently made a new addition to its collection of slots with the launch of the Red Dragon game, making it the third big release so far this year. Red Dragon Slot Machine The slot comes with an Oriental theme and a calm style created with the help of a nice color palette. It has five reels and up to 25 lines which can be selected for every spin. Three rows of symbols will appear on the screen and there are quite a few nice features available to help increase the prizes. The Wild symbol can replace any other symbol in the game, with the exception of the other special ones, and they help create the highest possible win. The Free Spins Scatter will grant free rounds when three or more appear on the screen at the same time, with five scatters being worth 30 free spins. All of the wins obtained during the free spins are tripled. Finally, the Red Dragon slot has a Bonus Round triggered by three or more Bonus Symbols that awards cash prizes. The bets can range from £0.05 to £270 and the RTP of the game is 97.32%. More About 1x2gaming 1x2gaming has been looking to expand its selection of online slots over the past 18 months and Red Dragon is just the latest release. It follows a couple of successful launches represented by Gladiator Of Rome and Dark Thirst to provide more options for online players at leading online casinos. According to the 1x2gaming chief marketing office, Kevin Reid, the goal of the company is to create enjoyable games that have a high quality and the new titles certainly tick both of these boxes on the list of requirements.
Greece’s future as part of the EU is extremely uncertain, but the country had been considering online gambling reform to boost economic performance. The Greeks were not the first to turn to such a strategy, as evident from the examples of Italy, Portugal, and Spain. Italy Italy’s online gambling market increased by 0.4% to post gross gaming revenue of €748 million in 2014. Revenue generated from casino games grew by 8%, while there was 11% growth for sports betting. The marginal growth of the market is due to a 20% drop for online poker. A liberalisation of Italy’s online gambling market has allowed for new operators to enter and new services like in-play betting to be introduced. Portugal Portugal introduced fresh online gambling legislation at the end of June, forcing the market’s licensed operators to pay tax of up to 20% on gross gaming revenue. Such an extreme spike in tax is one that only the leading operators can consider. Even then, Ladbrokes and William Hill had already chosen to exit Portugal before the new legislation began. More operators could follow in the coming months. Greece Greek citizens voted against the austerity measures suggested by the EU. And although he won, Greek finance minster Yanis Varoufakis has already left his post. Before the referendum, Varoufakis had thought about ending the country’s national monopoly and opening up the Greek gambling industry to foreign operators. Given the current turbulent situation, it remains to be seen whether this will actually happen. Spain Earlier in 2015, Spain opened up its online market to admit leading industry players such as NetEnt and Bally Interactive to join the likes of 888 and bwin.party. As a result, the Spanish were rewarded with a 24.5% increase in turnover for Q1 2015 from Q1 2014. Spain’s reasonable approach is one that Portugal could stand to learn from.
The Centre Court in Wimbledon will be the focus of millions today as Serena Williams faces the young Garbine Muguruza in an exciting and potentially-historic Ladies' Singles final match (14:00 UK time). Serena's Hunger From all angles, Serena Williams is the absolute favorite to take today's game and lift her sixth Wimbledon single's trophy. This is her eighth Women's Singles final in Wimbledon, a title that she had failed to win since 2012 – something which makes her all the more hungry. Serena will surely be energized by the impressive 6-2, 6-4 victory over Maria Sharapova. Despite the sharp differences in experience between the two finalists, Serena is not taking things lightly ahead of the match, saying that Muguruza has her on her toes. First Timer On the other side of the court is a newbie – the young Garbine Muguruza. At only 21, This Spanish-Venezuelan player has had a meteoric ascend in the global tennis skies this year although she has yet to have stood on such a major stage like a Wimbledon final or make any notable Grand Slam appearance. Judging by her appearance in Thursday's semi-final against former finalist Agnieszka Radwanska, Muguruza's feet are not trembling because of the occasion. A display of aggression and power led the Spaniard to beat Radwanska in three sets (6-2, 3-6, 6-3) shows that Muguruza is ripe for a good game against Serena. Up for a Sensation? It would be a sensation if Muguruza manages to beat Serena who is one of the best players in the world. Muguruza is also the first Spaniard to appear in the ladies' final since 1996, and if she wins she'll break a drought of 21 years. Will we see history in the making? Betting Odds The odds are not surprising for this final, with Serena 1/7 to win against Muguruza's 9/2 at bet365 Sports. The sportsbook is offering many betting markets on different variables in the game. There is also the Tennis Accumulator Bonus that gives punters a chance to earn a bonus up to 50% on applying pre-match accumulators. Don't miss out on this thriller!
Bet365 is known around the world and the company prides itself with offering online sports betting for various major markets every day of the year. The website has some nice features to help make the experience even better and one of them is called Cash Out and allows punters to get money back from their bets after they placed the wagers and before the natural conclusion of the event. Betting On Live Action In-play betting has become huge on the internet and of course, Bet365 has a nice selection in this category. These bets are mostly aimed at experienced bettors who can spot great opportunities and can take advantage of them by placing bets right away. As the name would suggest, in-play bets are placed on events which are currently taking place and this means that the odds are constantly changing. Choosing the right moment to wager can result in more money on a winning ticket. Cashing Out Online Bets While in-play bets are great because they can be placed even after the event has begun, the Cash Out function at Bet365 allows players to get money back on the placed wager before the event concludes. This is only available on selected lines and can be done with ease for the entire amount or for a partial bet, leaving the rest as a regular bet. By choosing to Cash Out, the obtained amount will be determined by the current performance of the selection and this can mean that it is bigger than the initial bet if things are going as predicted, or that it can be lower if the event looks like it will go the other way. Needless to say that this can be a great advantage if done right since it can provide a guarantee win before the ending of the match or it can minimize a potential lost bet.
The Wimbledon Men's Singles final that many have fantasized about has become reality yet again. For the second year in a row, Roger Federer (No. 2) meets Novak Djokovic (No. 1) for a battle on the tennis world's most prestigious trophy (14:00 UK time). Payback Time for Federer? Federer's hopes for an eighth Wimbledon final were spoiled by Djokovic last year, in the midst of a successful run which signaled a possible return for the top Swiss player who was looking for a comeback. The two have met once before in a Grand Slam final, back in the 2007 US Open final where Federer won in his prime. At age 33, today will present Federer with a golden opportunity to shine once more, and serve Djokovic with a nice revenge. Biggest Challenge for Djokovic A sportive player, Djokovic expressed his utmost respect for Federer ahead of today's match while speaking to Wimbledon press. "Roger is one of the people that made me a better player … He’s so good and so consistent. He is the greatest ever. There’s not enough praise for what he does. This is where he plays his best tennis I think. It's probably going to be the biggest challenge I can have." But Djokovic is keeping his cards close to the chest - highly competitive and able to withstand hard physical trials, he will fight hard to gain his third Wimbledon title. Close Match As is usually the case with Wimbledon finals, today's game summons a meeting that could very easily become a classic – and a very long one at that. The head to head statistics between these two fantastic players shows just how tightly matched they are: Federer won 20 times against 19 times Djokovic won in their 39 meetings. Will Djokovic even the numbers? Betting Odds According to the odds at bet365 Sports, the Serb is a favorite to do just that with 4/5 against Federer's 11/10. The Tennis Accumulator gives punters a chance to earn bonuses of up to 50% on pre-match selections on To Win Match, First Set Winner and Set Betting markets. Grab a cold drink and sit down to watch and wager on this one - it's going to be huge.
With the London Tube Strike taking place in UK, things might not be very cheerful for commuters right now. However, LeoVegas is looking to make things just a bit better with a new innovative campaign that will award five prizes consisting of an iPad Mini. To take part in this promotion, interested users simply need to find Leo the Lion in London and take a picture with him. Getting the wild lion Leo the Lion is the new logo of the leading UK mobile casino and it has been sprayed at several dirty streets while using clean advertising. This doesn’t just make the streets cleaner with the help of street art but also gives commuters the potential to win. Finding the lion is the first step and it has to be followed by a picture with the Leo spot tweeted online to @LeoVegas while using #LuckyLion. When the promotion is over, five entries will be selected and the winners will get a brand new iPad mini. The official ending date is 24 July but since it is based on actual graffiti, it might end sooner in some locations as the lion disappears. Exciting campaigns from LeoVegas This is just the latest advertising campaign used by LeoVegas in London and the award-winning casino has been quite active lately. On 8 of July, the mobile casino organized a massive Wheel of Fortune game at the Westfield London shopping center and awarded vouchers to the winners. Members from the public took their seats on the large life-size board for Wheel of Fortune and if their color was the one where the wheel landed, they received the vouchers right away. LeoVegas ads will also be seen on TV in the UK and the new promotions were used to launch the advert with a bang. More offers await customers at the online and mobile casino.
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