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The 2015 edition of the annual EiG iGaming Conference is fast approaching. This year's conference will be held from October 20-22 at Arena Berlin and hopes are high for an inspiring three-day event giving participants the chance to explore, to engage and to meet the biggest names and innovators in the iGaming industry. The stage is almost set and industry leaders are convinced that the 2015 EiG conference will be a success story when all is said and done. Since the vast changes made after 2013, last year's conference went down as one of the best in its history and JVH Gaming Chief Executive Eric Olders believes there is nowhere better than Berlin for this year's festivities. Berlin - an Inspirational Setting There will be dozens of panelists including Olders, head of Holland's largest land-based gambling company. Discussions will include the past and present of online gaming, and it will be a great platform to learn about its future. “Berlin, as a very creative and open environment, is certainly a very inspirational setting for EiG,” related Olders. As with all conferences, not only the good will be on the minds of attendees, as many new regulations and laws are making it hard for many operators around the world. Keynote speakers will give insight into these issues and offer their recommendations for the future of iGaming in European countries and other locations around the world. Top Speakers Participants will be invited to hear from top gaming officials, leading operators, mobile gaming representatives and dozens more. The packed three-day schedule is planned to be interesting, fun and an excellent opportunity for networking amongst professionals and amateurs alike in one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. If you are in or around Berlin this October, or if you want to hear about the ins and outs of the iGaming industry, be sure to check out this year's conference from Berlin.
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For American Football fans, there is nothing sweeter than knowing the preseason gets underway tonight with a ton of games to watch. Two of the top teams in the league, the Green Bay Packers and the New England Patriots go head-to-head tonight, but sources say that star QB for the home side will not be playing tonight. Brady in Court Tom Brady is in the spotlight and not for the right reasons. After the deflatgate incident, Brady has appeared in court, fighting the NFL’s decision to suspend him for four games to begin the 2015 regular season. After his latest court date, the judge saw the reasoning on both sides and the suspension could be lessened at the end of the day. But with the drama almost behind us, it’s time to get back to the gridiron. This year will be the 50th edition of the Super Bowl and it could very well be plausible to see the same teams going to battle tonight at the NFL final. The defending Super Bowl champions will most-likely be without Tom Brady tonight, which will be a good thing for backup Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to take over the offense; whether the Pats like it or not. Garoppolo is in his second season out of Eastern Illinois and selected in the second round by New England. As a rookie, the Patriots gave Garoppolo 27 passes altogether, of which he completed 19 for 182 yards and his first NFL Touchdown. He needs a lot of preparation before the first regular season game on September 10 against the Steelers. Online NFL Gambling Bet365 is the place for preseason NFL betting. The famed UK sportsbook is offering competitive props ahead of tonight’s game, as well as pre-game markets for punters looking to capitalize financially on the NFL. Punters have Over/Under, Point Spread and Outright Winner to choose from. The Packers are visiting tonight, but they have a very small edge and the odds are in their favor at 1.909 on the Over, while the Patriots are 1.909 for the Under.
July 1 was the soft deadline for the Keystone State’s budget setting, but over a month later, the legislature has still not been able to come to any sort of agreement. And while online gambling has been an issue that has been on the table in the state’s legislature for quite a while, the new budget has not included talk of internet gambling. No Bipartisan Agreement Newly-elected Pennsylvania governor, (democrat) Tom Wolf, would like to increase revenue by creating new taxes. Republicans, on the other side, want more revenue without raising taxes. Towards this end, gaming reforms could act as some sort of lifesaver, especially online gaming. But as of now, gaming reforms have all been thrown out, except for online gambling, though the air about the legislature does not bode well for that either. As of now, the only thing that both parties agree upon is that the state needs more revenue. It Doesn’t Look Like 2015 Is the Year Penn National, one of Pennsylvania’s 12 casino operators, has been supporting internet gaming in the state since talk of it began. However, even they now say the outlook is bleak. “We don’t expect anything happening in ’15, but we’ve been encouraged by the hearings that we’ve participated in, in and around the state of Pennsylvania, that there’s more of an appetite to consider these options than there ever has been,” said Tim Wilmott, CEO of Penn National. Wilmott’s statement is both depressing and optimistic; while regulating online gambling in Pennsylvania this year would have been a great victory for the pro-online gambling party, there is still hope that next year may bring better news. And if Pennsylvania does end up passing legislation for online gambling in the next year, that means that the number of US residents who are allowed to play online poker will actually double. As of now, only residents of Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey can play online poker at legally-regulated US sites.
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The last time Floyd Mayweather stepped inside the ring, the entire boxing world held its breath, as he took on Manny Pacquiao. The fight of the century was one of the most anticipated sports events of the year and dozens of non-boxing fans watched the game live. With Bet365 and other bookmakers covering the event, the fight turned into a huge online gambling event with millions of sports punters placing bets. Floyd Mayweather Takes the Easy Way Out After defeating Pacquiao and securing the 48th victory, it became clear that Floyd will return to the ring at least once more. Another victory will help him tie Rocky Marciano for the lead and it is only natural to assume that Mayweather won’t stop here. Pacquiao was the only one capable of defeating him but he is mending his injury, so Floyd had to take on another boxer. Andre Berto is a better than average athlete, with a 30-3 record and 23 Kos, but he will start as a huge underdog against Mayweather. Bet365 offers odds of 16/1 on Andre causing a huge upset in Vegas, while Floyd is priced at 1/80. The 48th Victory Comes at a Price The interest for the Pacquiao vs Mayweather match was tremendous and people were willing to spend tens of thousands of dollars to watch it live. Huge amounts were wagered and there was no shortage of punters backing the underdog at a tempting price of 2/1. Manny lost the match and there were some who questioned his willingness to fight and even advanced the theory of a staged match. With hundreds of millions on the table and a huge online gambling event set up, any scenario goes and the shockwaves sent by the May event are still reverberating in the betting market. The upcoming match will surely appeal to boxing fans, but the truly fascinating match is probably going to be the Floyd’s 50th fight.
Barcelona has a very busy schedule in early August and will play two critical matches before the domestic championship resumes. They’ve already got the chance to put their players to the test against some of the best teams in the world and now need to focus on winning the Spanish Super Cup. Three Days Rest After UEFA Super Cup The reigning Spanish and European champions decided to rest some key players during the friendly games played in North America. This will come in handy this week, when they only have three days to recuperate their strength after taking on Sevilla in Tbilisi. Under normal circumstances, the Spanish Super Cup would pit the winner of the Primera Division against the team who won Copa del Rey. With Barcelona winning both trophies last season, it was inevitable for them to play against their vanquished foe once again. Athletic Bilbao don’t have an impressive track record against the Catalans and were clearly outplayed in the most recent encounter. Double Legged Super Cup Favors Barcelona Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao will face off three times in less than 10 days, as they will also meet in the opening round of Primera Division. Unlike the Copa del Rey final which consists of a single match, the Super Cup has two legs and the first one will be played in Bilbao. The home side is in dire need of victory, because the odds of leaving Nou Camp with points are slim to none. This will add extra pressure on the shoulders of their players, as they can no longer afford to retreat in their own half. Barcelona is given low odds of 2/7 by bet365 and other bookies to prevail on the road, while a successful bet on a draw would rein in a great return on investment, since the odds sit at 17/4.
Unibet Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of iGame Holding and all subsidiaries. The deal will see a profound expansion of Unibet Group's abilities to cater to wider markets. Unibet Benefits This means Unibet will now have a direct line to the Nordics and Central Europe, the territory that the iGame Group specializes in, via seven local brands which offer online casino, poker and sports betting. The transaction will not become official until it completes the regulatory approval process, expected in the third quarter of 2015. With re-regulation in the Nordic markets pending over the next few years, Unibet has dug in its heels at the right time. The initial price of EUR 59 million will be paid in cash upon completion. Moving Forward at iGame Malta-based iGame's 130 employees will remain under the same management, led by current CEO Tommi Maijala, subject to retention arrangements to deliver the business plan during the next three years. The deal will give iGame group a wider product portfolio, more effective marketing, and a wider product and media reach. Partner Strategy As Unibet CEO Henrik Tjärnström explains: “The iGame brands are well known in their local markets and we see a lot of potential by combining our bigger scale, mobile, cross channel and product expertise with their local focus.” As for branding, the strategy is to keep a number of iGame casino brands to complement existing Unibet and Maria brands. The CEO of iGame Tommi Maijala expressed his happiness at joining the Unibet Group, pointing out the shared passion of the two companies for customer service and operational improvement. He added that iGame customers will promptly see the benefits of this deal through improved product offerings, and looked forward to the new opportunities that accelerated growth and development would provide.
As of August 4th, Contagious Gaming announced a non-exclusive worldwide distribution agreement with Microgaming Networks to integrate Goal Time into its Quickfire gaming platform. Contagious Expansion This will enable Contagious Gaming to offer Goal Time to a wealth of new territories via the 300-plus brand strength of the Quickfire platform technology. The key component of the deal is the offering of Goal Time, the world’s first in-play, pari-mutuel, sports betting platform, to Microgaming’s Quickfire customers. Contagious Gaming CEO Peter Glancy characterized the agreement as “exciting” and “significant” in his company's expansion of Goal Time to new global territories. He specified organizational benefits of this expansion as “additional liquidity into Goal Time” as well as establishing Goal Time as “the first in-play soccer lottery with a chance to win £100,000 during every live soccer match hosted.” Goal Time Feature Technology Quickfire spokesperson Neill Whyte reaffirmed his company's commitment to “building successful and effective relationships through Quickfire,” citing Goal Time as a real opportunity to expand interest for their sports and gaming operators. This is a perfect time for an offering such as Goal time, due to the fact that sports betting's popularity is on the rise. Punters should certainly keep an eye out for increased integration in Microgaming casinos like Tivoli Casino, Crazy Vegas Casino and Casino Cruise. About Microgaming's Quickfire Quickfire is a versatile gaming experience offering seamless integration into any existing system. Quickfire covers all platforms including casino, poker, bingo, live dealer and mobile, and makes over 400 premium content games available to operators. About Microgaming Microgaming is the world's first online casino, developed in 1994. As developer of thousands of unique, genre-defining Casino, Mobile, Poker, Bingo and Land-based games, Microgaming also hosts the largest Progressive Jackpot Network in the world. About Contagious Gaming Contagious Gaming Inc. is an emerging developer of gaming and lottery software solutions.
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