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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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The best European teams are trying to secure a place in the group stage of Euro 2016, but their managers already prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers. Once the European competition comes to an end, new challenges will await and the squads will be pit against local rivals. The qualifier draws have set the stage for some epic confrontations and have reignited old rivalries. The British Islands in Turmoil England and Scotland will be sharing Group F, with neighboring Slovakia and Slovenia trying to seize the second qualifying spot. England is the overwhelming favorite to advance to World Cup 2018, while Scotland is the runner-up but this will matter little when the two nations go at each other’s throats. Leading online bookies like Winner Sports and bet365 Sports are yet to reveal the odds, but it is only fair to assume that those trusting Scotland to produce a major upset will enjoy tremendous odds. France Seeks Redemption Against Netherlands Since winning the World Cup in front of their fans, France didn’t achieve much in the most important football competition. They have a chance to make history exactly 2 decades after claiming the trophy, but Netherlands is blocking their way to the group stage. At least in theory, there is enough room for both nations as two teams will advance to the main event, but Sweden and Bulgarian won’t go down without a fight. World Cup Winners Square off in Group G Italy and Spain have already won the competition, but both of them tried to recapture their former glory after mediocre performances in Brazil. The first real test comes early in 2016, as they will play together in Group G, one that they are expected to dominate. Failing to qualify would spill disaster, but this is a most unlikely scenario and the true challenge is to win the group.
The Canadian Football League is in full swing and the regular season has been exactly what football fans need before the start of the NFL season. The CFL is the second best league in the world after the NFL and thousands of players get their start in the league before heading to the US. Tonight's game from Investors Group Field in Winnipeg, Manitoba will be for third place in the Western Division and a chance to tie the Calgary Stampeders in second place next week. The Lions are the current third place with a record of 2-2, but are coming off a tough loss to the Toronto Argonauts last week 30-27. The Lions need to bounce back and make a statement in Winnipeg tonight so they can get closer to a spot in the offseason. The Blue Bombers have the home team advantage tonight and will need it against the Lions. They are a solid team this year, unlike past seasons, and have a real shot at the playoffs sitting at 2-3 right now. Winnipeg needs a successful season this year and build for next year. They may not have a chance of making the Grey Cup this season but they could use the experience in the playoffs for their young roster. CFL Betting Live Nothing is quite as fast as professional football, especially when the odds are this competitive. Bet365 Sports has the best CFL Live In-Play markets for all games this season and prior to the battle, the UK sportsbook has the Lions as favorites at -2.5 and 1.86 on the spread. The Bombers are at +2.5 and 1.95 to cover the spread but will need to work hard and put points on the scoreboard. Throughout the game, bet365 Sports is offering Live In-Play markets, which are an incredibly interactive and exciting way to gamble online. Don't miss out on tonight's action and the markets for the possibility of a payday on the CFL.
Leo Vegas is expanding its marketing, and will acquire a new UK licence to do so. Vegas Expands UK Investment As of July 23rd, Leo Vegas will continue its branding and acquisition campaign within the UK via a remote operator licensed issued by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The licence became necessary as a result of a new set of regulations introduced in the UK late last year, supplementing the standard UK online licensing regulations set by the UKGC which Leo Vegas had previously been effectively operating in compliance with. Leo Vegas CEO Johan Styren expressed satisfaction for his company's licence because the UK is one of Vegas' key markets, and he believes that the new local licence has “made a clear footprint as the King of Mobile Casino,” clearing the path for increased investment in the UK market. About Leo Vegas As a leading online casino, Leo Vegas offers global game entertainment via 600+ games available on mobile, tablet and PC. Leo Vegas is focusing on mobile technology, and seeking to set new standards for user expectation and engagement via mobile technology. Leo Vegas' acumen as a provider has been acknowledged by numerous recent awards, establishing it as one of the net's leading online casinos. The effectiveness of mobile marketing by Leo Vegas was acknowledged this year in recognition as winner of the “Mobile Marketing Campaign” EGR Innovation Awards 2015, as well as “Mobile Casino Product of the Year” at the 2014 EGR Operator Awards. Awards and Recognition At last year's Gaming App Awards, Leo Vegas Slot appeal was recognized as the 2014 Winner of “Slot App of the Year” as well “Slot Game App of the Year.” These and notable other achievements contributed to the placement of Leo Vegas on the EGR Power 50 list of the most influential gaming operators after less than 2 years of operations.
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Gent took Belgian football fans by surprise last season when they challenged the leaders until the final rounds and managed to overtake Anderlecht. They were tied for the second-place with the perennial favorites and will make another attempt this season and Genk is the first tough opponent to overcome. Home Pitch Advantage versus Superior Form Gent is a force to be reckoned with when it plays in front of its fans and it was at Ghelamco Arena where they collected most of their points last season. Two weeks ago they defeated the reigning champions at this venue, thanks to a goal scored in the final minutes of the game. The hosts hope for a similar turn of events when they welcome Genk, but the visitors are not to be taken lightly. Genk has a reputation of being a resilient team with a formidable defensive and they consolidated their backline during the season break. They built on the strong season finish and won all friendly games played this summer, while also winning the opening round at home. Keeping clean sheets is what they do best and the visitors would gladly settle for yet another scoreless draw against Gent. Head to Head Record Favors the Visitors Gent was clearly the better team last season, but overall it is Genk who dominates the series with a vastly superior head to head record. The visitors are also in better form and won seven games in a row, while managing to avoid injuries, so they can field the best starting 11. Bet365 offers some spectacular odds on a victory on the road, but the current value of 15/4 is likely to drop as kickoff draws near. Risk-averse players should check out the double chance wager favoring the visiting team, which has odds that currently exceed even value.
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