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The MLB regular season is just a month and a half before the playoffs and teams are trying everything in their books to squeeze out any and every win possible. We have seen a ton of amazing professional baseball over the last 97+ games and just the other day we saw an incredible no hitter by Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels, and the Phillies' catcher Carlos Ruiz tied the record for catching no hitters at four. But getting back to tonight's big game in the American League between the Eastern Division leading New York Yankees and the third place team in the West the Texas Rangers. The Yankees are back to looking good and if the regular season ended today they would be in the first round against the California Angels, while the Rangers would be in search of a Wildcard spot. Tonight's game is the first in a four game series, which the Rangers will have the home field advantage for four straight games. This is a big advantage at this point in the season and the New York Yankees need every win they can get with the red hot Toronto Blue Jays on their heels. The Rangers are having a rather average season and have sat just around the .500 mark for a few weeks now. They are playing great baseball now and have found their swing, winning crucial games to stay in the chase in the Western Division. MLB Pre-Game Odds The MLB has full coverage from bet365 Sports, the UK sportsbook is offering live in-play gambling opportunities throughout the nine innings of virtually every game this season including tonight's big matchup. The Yankees are the visiting team but they are still the favorites to win in Texas with bet365 listing them for outright winner at 1.76, while the Rangers are not far behind at 2.10. There are many additional markets to choose from and even more ways to win if you use one of the famed sportsbook's special offers on American Sports like the current Parlay Bonus available.
Gala Coral has emerged as one of the largest and most reliable gambling groups serving players from United Kingdom, while expanding their European customer base. A prime choice for bingo players who cherish convenience above anything else, Gala has an equally impressive online casino. Things just took a turn for the better as their collection of games will be enhanced with dozens of new titles. This is the result of NetEnt and Gala Coral signing a partnership agreement on July 23. NetEnt Breathes Life into Video Slots Net Entertainment is a leading provider of online gaming solutions and a natural partner for the vast majority of Scandinavian casinos. Their slot machines have a low house edge are audited by third parties to ensure fairness and their outcome is impossible to predict. The highlight of their collection of video slots are the ones carrying progressive jackpots and Mega Fortune still holds the record for the highest amount paid. Arabian Nights comes in second and both these video slots will be available to play at Gala Casino. A Deal Aimed at Italian and UK markets Net Ent and Gala Casino are focusing on the regulated markets of United Kingdom and Italy, so this partnership will strengthen their position in both countries. The software developer will be providing games to Coral, Galabingo and Galacasino, the three top Gala Coral brands. Their games are already immensely popular across the Net Ent network and are expected to be well received by the audience. Important Milestone for Both Companies Mr. Enrico Bradamante who acts as Chief of European Market Operations for Net Ent expressed satisfaction for their games benefiting from better exposure in the UK market. He stated: “This is a very important partnership that will further strengthen our position on the UK market. I am confident that our world-class thrilling games will be much appreciated by Gala Coral’s players”. His optimism for what the future will bring was shared by Gala Coral Gaming Director, Mr. Mark Kemp.
Major Vegas casinos are shifting towards mobile sports betting apps. New Entrants With casino operator MGM Resorts confirming the availability of its new mobile sports betting product to Nevada bettors this November, a national trend may be afoot. The mobile availability of games is key to reaching out to more users and expanding online gambling, as the mobile becomes an increasingly popular platform for betting and online usage in general. A huge facilitator in this transition is International Game Technology (IGT), which is providing the platform for the majority of online games. Mobile Betting Landscape Mobile betting will be available to anyone within the borders of Nevada who has signed up for a local sportsbook. MGM race and sports VP Jay Rood envisions a scenario where people are “handing out cards with our phone wagering information as guests enter any of our three arenas and then have a kiosk right near where they can sign up and deposit money into their account.” Miomni Gaming currently powers The North Vegas Aliante Casino's mobile betting app, now available for Android and iPhone devices. The app works anywhere in Nevada, while player account sign-ups are available only in person. Miomni also powers the mobile betting apps of casinos Boyd Gaming and Atlantis Casino. Sports Bet Revenues Sports betting revenues in Nevada are rising steadily and rapidly. Last year, revenues reached $227 million, a jump of nearly 35% since the pre-recession wagering peak of 2007. That figure stands in strong contrast to the 14% drop-off in total gaming revenues over the same period: in these financially challenged times sports betting offers prefered user engagement. The Mobile Trend Outside the US millions of punters from all around the world are already placing sports bets via mobile around the clock at major online sportsbooks like 888 Sport and Winner Sports. Look for the mobile betting trend on sports to continue to spread, both globally and in the US.
One of the main events of ICE Totally Gaming 2015 has taken home a prestigious AEO award. Discover Wins ICE's Discover campaign was named Marketing Campaign Of The Year at the AEO Excellence Awards ceremony. Held at the Grosvenor House in London's Park Lane, the lavish affair was attended by 1,000. The Discover campaign itself attracted a record amount of attendees, a total of 25,497 from 133 countries. Finalist brands that the campaign beat out included the Ideal Home Show, the National Boat Show and the Olympia London Consumer Campaign. The comprehensive award-winning campaign presented by Discover reached an estimated 150 countries. It consisted of over 120 adverts run throughout 63 specialist b2b gaming media and extensive media relations. The Campaign The campaign was further bolstered by an engagement programme backed by 200,000 individuals spread across 85,000 companies. The social media dimension included integration of twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, tumblr and the ICE mobile networking app into a publicity system supported by text marketing, e-shots, direct mail, a Jules Verne book promotion and two high definition Discover themed movie invitations. The AEO judging panel lauded ICE organisers Clarion Events, praising the innovation and creativity of Clarion's approach to presentation of the innovative campaign event. About ICE ICE 2016 will take place next February 2-4 in London. It features a comprehensive list of exhibitors and keynote speakers across all 9 sectors of iGaming: Betting, Bingo, Casino, Lottery, Mobile, Online, Social, Sports Betting and Street. The conferences provide a combination of case studies, interactive discussions, and focused networking events, as well as a wealth of additional free seminars on timely topics such as Cryptocurrencies, A Digital Think Tank and Tribal Gaming. The ICE 2015 event was a huge success, with 25,497 attendees from 133 countries and a total of 8,000 operators in attendance. With 90% of the exhibitors and visitors saying that they were likely to return in 2016, the next event's numbers are sure to swell.
Friendly games provide the perfect opportunity for testing newly acquired players and creating synergy ahead of the start of the regular season. Chelsea and Barcelona participate in the prestigious International Champions Cup where they square off with some of the best teams in the world. This match is arguably the highlight of this competition and Bet365 has extensive cover for this fixture. Barcelona Starts as Slight Favorite The Catalans are widely regarded as the best offensive team in Europe and they owe their victory in the Champions League to their strikers. With Messi and Neymar missing from the starting squad, Barcelona struggled in the International Champions Cup and was recently defeated by Manchester United. Suarez will once again spearhead the offensive, but he’ll have a hard task against the defensive minded Chelsea. Mourinho knows how to prepare a match against Barcelona and is very likely to stick to the starting formation used against PSG. Diego Costa was the only striker and he is the player to watch for tonight, despite failing to score in any of the previous friendly games. Remy has been the most prolific offensive player for Chelsea over the span and Bet365 offers odds of 7/4 on him to score anytime. Key Games Looming in Early August Barcelona and Chelsea will try to secure a trophy even before the regular season starts, as they lock horns with Sevilla and Arsenal Supercup finals. The Catalans are hoping for a victory against the Europa League winners while Chelsea tries to expand its dominant run against their London rivals. That is why the top priority is to avoid injuries in the last friendly games and both managers will refrain from pushing their players. A low-scoring game is a strong possibility and even odds offered by BEt365 make this bet worth considering.
Ladbrokes has launched its long awaited Playtech-powered digital platform. New Benefits The move is designed to harness the online bookmaking market through unifying customer experience across all forms of play—desktop, mobile, and tablet devices. The new platform represents the first omni-channel offering. It will streamline the development of the Ladbrokes sportsbook product roadmap into one single workstream according to front-end technology from Playtech subsidiary Mobenga. The new Playtech platform should improve the speed and efficiency of product delivery considerably. Desktop Capability Expanded Ladbrokes desktop sportsbook will be supported by the new Ngen system from Playtech Sports, an expanded and diversified solution which will handle exponentially greater amounts of betting data across concurrent sporting events and betting markets numbering into the thousands. Ladbrokes will have increased control over layouts and accelerate load times with the new technology, with the new innovations timed to promote football betting ahead of the start of the 2015/16 season. Playtech Drives Market Competition The increased efficiency and expanded capability is likely to spur competition and innovation in reaction in from other big sports books such as bet365 Sports and Winner Sports, and it will be intriguing to see exactly how they and other major bookies react to the new developments. Playtech has already established itself as a pioneering technology force, helping other operators get their first omni-channel products out in platforms across bingo, sports, and online casinos, and now Ladbrokes is harnessing the benefits as well. More to Come The enhanced, fully responsive desktop and mobile front-end solution are just the first steps in a widespread array of capabilities which Playtech plans specifically for Ladbrokes through a patented Playtech One omni-channel approach according to Playtech VP Liron Snir. Look for an acceleration of Ladbrokes' sportsbook and optimisation capabilities as players discover the new seamless desktop and mobile experiences.
Approaching the end of July, Betdigital has reported a 400% surge in demand for the proprietary gaming content produced in-house by the igGaming software developer. Betdigital has seized upon the current trend of casinos acquiring content from multiple software providers in order to ensure diversity for players. 2015 a Big Year for Deals Betdigital has struck a number of lucrative agreements throughout 2015, including online gambling operators Betfair, Ladbrokes, and William Hill. But the deals did not stop at operators, with Betdigital also managing to form agreements with industry-leading software developers Microgaming and NetEnt. Working with such an enviable spread of partners has enabled Betdigital to boost revenues considerably. Betdigital CEO Heath Samples shared his perspective on the announcement of a 400% surge in demand, even going so far as to describe the software outfit as the market leader for online and mobile games. Samples was also eager to extol the benefits of sharing gaming software across multiple online gambling operators and platforms. An Intro to Betdigtal Slots Betdigital has several colourful online slots that are now available at the likes of Betfair, Ladbrokes, and William Hill. City of Gold will call on you to challenge Aztec gods for winnings in what is described as an “atmospheric slot game.” Caesars Gold is another slot that draws from the past, but this time it is the Roman Empire that serves to inspire. Enter the digital recreation of the original Caesars Palace and try to unlock the lavish bonus game to earn rich rewards. Super Pots Bar-X delivers an extreme edge to the online slot experience by combining a staggering five progressive jackpots within a single game. Another signature feature is the reels-in-reels bonus. Betdigital has released yet more slot games to experience, including royal-themed Royal Gems, the Irish-inspired Shamrock Surprise, and the deliciously titled Fantastic Fruits.
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Ajax Amsterdam has been a constant presence in the Champions League, but over the last couple of years they failed to survive the group stage. Nevertheless, their dedicated group of players is anxiously waiting for the next attempt at making a deep run in the most important European competition. They can seize the chance this Wednesday, when the Dutch take on Rapid Wien in the third round of the qualifiers. Bookies Credit Ajax Amsterdam with the First Chance Despite playing on the road, the visitors are narrow favorites to prevail and Bet365 currently offers the best odds at 8/5. The home side benefits from exactly the same odds and will try to make the most of home pitch advantage. Rapid Wien played a couple of friendly games and won the vast majority of them, while extending their invincible run to 17 games in a row. A quick glance at the games played by the Austrian team will reveal the fact that they chose relatively weak opponents. Most of these teams are playing in the lower divisions and the goal was to prevent injuries, while bolstering the morale of their players. By comparison, Ajax Amsterdam faced some of the toughest European teams and frequently went down by the odd goal, or had to settle for a single point. Ajax Goes for All Three Points The Dutch team has consolidated its offensive and Frank de Boer is expected to use a starting formation with two strikers despite playing on the road. The visitors will come out firing on all cylinders and exercise constant pressure on a team that is notorious for allowing a bucketful of goals. Bet365 offers similar odds for a home win while a draw will triple the investment, but punters would be better off siding with the former Champions League winner.
Inspired Gaming has unveiled a new virtual sports betting product that will offer more options for punters. Called Rush Football 2 Matchday, the new format is an update to the existing Rush Football 2 HD product that was released in February 2015. Making it a Better Experience for players Matchday aims to make the popular virtual sports product more entertaining for users and also increase revenue for operators since it comes with more markets. Online betting sites will be able to have up to 8 matches running at the same time with the help of this update and they will last only three minutes, allowing for a massive amount of betting options every day. Players can bet on one match or create accumulators to combine odds and get bigger payouts if the results match. Furthermore, it is also possible to bet on the finishing positions before the league starts. Each match will come with more than 25 betting lines for different markets that cover everything from the winner to the total goals and even handicap bets. Matchday at William Hill With the launch of the new Matchday format for Rush Football 2, Inspired Gaming makes another big step forward for the industry and the product will be available at the leading brand in sports betting, William Hill. According to the statement made by the virtuals vice-president at Inspired, the initial feedback so far has been very encouraging and punters are looking forward to accessing the entire product for a series of leagues. Virtual sports have been constantly growing in popularity and this is mostly due to the fact that they provide betting options for players around the clock and in a much shorter time. While regular matches can last for a couple of hours, it only takes three minutes for a virtual match to conclude and there are several that take place at the same time.
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