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Today is the release of NetEnt’s latest video slot, Dazzle Me, available for play at Noxwin Casino, Guts Casino and Tivoli Casino. Dazzle me is a five-reel slot with 76 bet lines - which, as regular slot players know, is not a common number. Dazzle Me arrives at 76 bet lines through a unique reel set-up: there are only three symbols on the first two reels, four symbols on the third and fourth reels, and five symbols on the fifth wheel. Dazzle Me lives up to its name with a screen full of dazzling gems, shiny reels and winning opportunities. The game itself is reminiscent of the Bejeweled and Starburst slots, but Dazzle Me includes special features that set it apart, such as Dazzling Wild Reels, Free Spins and Linked Reels. Special Features Dazzle Me’s Wilds are definitely an alluring feature of the game, especially because Wilds can cover entire reels. Dazzle Me also boasts a Free Spins feature that becomes activated when three or more Free Spins symbols appear anywhere on the reels in the main game. When four Scatter symbols appear on the reels, players get 12 Free Spins. When the Free Spins feature is combined with the Linked Reels feature, players will really be in for a treat. Linked Reels is a feature that is only available during the Free Spins mode; when the reels become linked, more winning combinations are available for players. Where Can You Play? Dazzle Me will not be available at all NetEnt casinos right away, so players who are keen to experience it should visit the three NetEnt sites it will be available: Noxwin Casino, Guts Casino and Tivoli Casino. To see a preview of the game, check out Dazzle Me’s video on NetEnt’s official YouTube channel. New NetEnt Games NetEnt produces a new video slot every month, and each slot game is developed by talented professionals who thrive on innovation and excellence. Â
Genuine gamblers will bet on any event and have no problem in wagering on competitions that are not technically linked to sports. Until recently, bookmakers have focused exclusively on the flagship competitions, popular sports and leagues. bet365 Sports went a step further and covered more obscure sports as well and it is now ready to move forward with a section dedicated to Esports gambling. A few years ago the idea of wagering on video games looked like a bridge too far and few people were willing to bet monopoly money on these competitions. Things have changed radically and games such as Starcraft and its sequel, League of Legends or DOTA rival the popularity of football in many countries. Asian players were the ones who drove the industry forward, but as Europeans and North Americans spend more time and resources honing their skills, Esports Gambling can become the next big thing. Esports Grow into a Billion-Dollar Industry For more than a decade Koreans have hailed the best Starcraft players as celebrities and players from this country have dominated international competitions. League of Legends or DOTA tournaments currently draw larger crown than some of the biggest sports events, such as the World Series or the NHL and NBA finals. ESPN is broadcasting live these events and winners walk away with millions of dollars. Even US universities are paying attention to this phenomenon and some are offering scholarships to gifted players. Entrepreneurs and people who can afford to invest millions of dollars, such as Mark Cuban, have taken notice of the rising popularity of Esports. While this is not yet a fully fledged industry, it has the potential of growing out of proportions and under the right circumstances it could one day rival fantasy sports. Those who jumped on the bandwagon early on are now reaping the benefits and it is not far-fetched to expect a similar outcome for Esports. The market is still expanding and it has plenty of room to grow. Optimistic Forecast for Esports Gambling It is no coincidence that bookmakers such as Bet365 Sports have embraced Esports Gambling, as the number of those betting on video games is still rising. The best case scenario is for these fans to be more numerous than those watching NFL games as soon as 2017. For the time being, it is more difficult to predict the winner in a video game competition being it Starcraft, League of Legends or DOTA. Those who also play the games have a better understanding of what happens when watching the games live. They have a certain advantage over non-players when betting in real-time, as a single in-game mistake can trigger major and even irreversible consequences. Obviously, they are more likely to extract profits and shouldn’t have a problem in finding value in the odds offered by bookmakers. The only shortcoming is that many of those who actually play video games and know a great deal about them are not of legal age, therefore they can’t place bets legally in most countries.
Now that Arsenal has their first win of the 2015/16 Premier League Regular Season, they must now show that they are unbeatable at home. That was not the case after Matchday 1 when West Ham United decided to come into the Emirates and had their way with Arsene Wenger's squad, leaving them with a tough 0-2 loss to start the year. Liverpool has only been able to beat Arsenal once in their last fifteen away games, but after starting the season with two solid wins and not conceding a single goal, Brendan Rodgers is confident they can do it for the second time tonight. Injury Report There are luckily not too many injuries to talk about except for the gap that Mathieu Flamini the French midfielder has left with an ankle issue. Danny Welbeck is not going to be back anytime soon, as he is still a number of weeks out of beginning training again. The Reds will most-likely be without their captain Jordan Henderson, whom left the game against Bournemouth with an obvious foot injury. Liverpool will also have Emre Can back to fill any midfield holes and Rodgers should be eager to get him back in the game. Punter Insider It is not that Arsenal is not controlling the pitch, they have a league-high 40 shots on target just after two matches but have only converted on 3% of them. Be sure that they will get their groove back. They also have the player, Mesut Ozil, with the highest number of chances to score of any other player in the Premier League at 3.61. With all due respect to Liverpool, Arsenal should be able to win this game 2-1 easily. In Play Special Offer Bet365 Sports is covering all of the Premier League's best this season and you can bet that tonight's huge match is on the minds of millions of punters worldwide. The UK Sportsbook is convinced that Arsenal will win at 1.75, while a draw is 4.00 and a Liverpool win is 5.00. Tonight's pre-match betting will be rewarded with a free In-Play betting opportunity. Simply cast a pre-game and once the game begins, you'll be able to get a refund of up to $50 for an in-play market for the same stake. Â
The biggest online betting phenomenon in America has reached the shores of the UK. Confirmation After filing an application for licensing in June, DraftKings confirmed reception via press release Monday morning. The new license allows for DraftKings to provide “Gambling Software” and “Pool Betting,” at the now officially active site DraftKings.co.uk. International Offices The release further reveals that DraftKings “expects to be operational in the U.K. in the fourth quarter,” meaning DraftKings will have a site in London by the end of the year. Expansion Management Named to manage the DraftKings expansion is Jeffrey Haas, the newly appointed Chief International Officer. After announcing his departure from bwin.party as director of poker last month, he had to land somewhere. DraftKings CEO Jason Robins lauded the UK expansion as “a milestone moment” in the growth of his company, promising additional sports to the global audience. He further welcomed this opportunity as a chance “to forge new partnerships with leagues, teams and media outlets” according to the same model that made the company so successful in the United States. Of his own new position, Haas further stated that “DraftKings is well-poised for explosive growth internationally, and I am excited to lead their expansion efforts.” The fact is the wildly popular daily fantasy sports leagues in America are rapidly gaining traction worldwide. The New Category of Play The specific category name will be Daily Fantasy Sports, and the UK license cannot be seen as anything other than a major opportunity for the fantasy sports industry to reach Europe, and join the vibrant sports betting that already is in place. Fantasy sports has already gained traction at sports books with European hubs such as bet365 Sports. The arrival of DraftKings will without a doubt usher in the mainstreaming of fantasy sports to Europe for sure. More DraftKing Expansion in 2016 The press release also announced added plans for 2016 to launch into the rest of Europe, as well as Asia Pacific and Latin America.
Innovative online game supplier Aristocrat is expanding its mobile reach with a new app, signaling the arrival of a new player in the competitive online gaming supply market. Heart of Vegas Developed by Aristocrat subsidiary Product Madness, the new Heart of Vegas app features eleven popular land-based slot titles redeveloped as free-to-play online slots, with more set to be added shortly. Heart of Vegas is built upon multi-platform architecture that affords customers the use of a single player account across all platforms, including Facebook, iOS and Android. Aristocrat chief digital officer Craig Billings prioritized the importance of social and mobile gaming in Aristocrat's expansion strategy in expressing his delight at adding Android users to the “broader Heart of Vegas ecosystem.” A rapidly rising force in the social casino app sector since its launch in July of 2013, Heart of Vegas ranks among the top fifteen grossing US apps and among the top five social casino apps. Course of Expansion Aristocrat is following a prescribed course for effective expansion online: Heart of Darkness games hit Facebook in 2013, and expanded to an iPad version a little more than a year later. An iPhone variant was launched in April. As of August 17th, Aristocrat Technologies has made the Heart of Vegas mobile application downloadable on Android. Now Android users will be able to play Aristocrat games already available in online casinos such as bet365 Casino and Video Slots Casino. Welcome New Entry The rise of Aristocrat is a reminder that the robust and competitive online gambling market welcomes new entry, and embraces technological partnerships to benefit the users. Social casino apps are becoming more prevalent in today's online gambling markets, with operators and software developers trying their hands at the field. It will be interesting to see how Aristocrat's new product fares and what else it will bring.  Â
New research on the prevalence of online gambling has come out with some surprising results: 1 in 10 adults around the world will have engaged in some sort of online gambling by the year 2019; in Italy and the UK, the numbers will be nearly 5 in 10 adults. The research, conducted by Juniper Research, claims that these large numbers will be the result of people moving away from traditional gambling (such as purchasing lottery tickets) towards online and mobile channels. The rise in online gamblers will also be fueled by the increasing liberalization of European and American markets, which will make online casinos and sportbooks more accessible. US Statistics The same research that predicts soaring numbers of online gamblers has also shown that a number of licensed companies in Delaware, Nevada and New Jersey have seen an increase in revenue over the past two years. As of now, the three states listed above are the only states in which online gambling is regulated and legal. Other states, such as Pennsylvania and California, are considering it, but the opposition has made proposed bills come to a standstill. Americans who wish to gamble online can do so at offshore sites such as TopBet and Bovada, and it is not surprising that these sites receive heavy traffic on a regular basis. EU Key Players Over the past few years, the EU has been seeking to regulate online gambling in a uniform manner for EU members. But Juniper Research’s study has shown that the EU’s latest initiative on AML (Anti-Money Laundering) may end up leading to the exiting of key operators due to complicated licensing procedures and high taxes. For example, both Playtech and Mansion, two big names in online gambling, stopped offering services in Germany earlier this year, and William Hill recently left Portugal due to high taxation. If the EU continues in its taxation rate, other key players will leave as well, the research cautions.Â
Simply brutal, would be a way to describe Monaco's defense in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier after they lost to Valencia 3-1. Now they need to come back and win by two goals, while not conceding a single one in order to salvage their Champions League hopes. Leonardo Jardim, not a man of many words was upset with his team's performance at Mestalla and hopes they can turn things around. "We need to turn the score around," Jardim related. "We need to produce the perfect game or we will have to be better than them." Monaco is plague by an even bigger issue than just their weak performance on the pitch. They have a team that can be bought out at any time and they have not been able to hold on to their valuable players. A loss for Monaco tonight will put even more constraint on the team, as they will not receive the budget, nor the prestige and fan following that teams in the Champions League receive. Valencia is an amazing team no matter if they are at home or playing as the visitor. Goals by Rodrigo, Parejo and Feghouli gave the Italians more than enough to control the first leg and they are at full strength tonight. Bet365 Champions League Betting Bet365 Sports has a ton of attractive betting markets for tonight's match and punters can register, or login to make pre-match bets before first touch. Punters have great odds for Valencia at 3.50, while Monaco are favorites at 2.20. A draw could very well be the best bet at 3.50, but my money is on the visitors. There will also be live in-play markets throughout the 90 minutes so be sure to check back with bet365 to get in on all the action. The game will be hot and so are the bets. Â
With the expansion of online gambling, the need to for effective data protection expands as well, and the advancement of technologies demands many solutions for a growing market of consumers. Identity Solution To this end, online casino games provider Playtech has retained identity intelligence specialist GBG for a full range of identification and verification solutions. The new agreement provides Playtech licensees with global ID access verification through its IMS platform. GBG Gaming Head Peter Murray said that the deal would allow a number of Playtech operators to perform instant identity certification across more than 4.3 billion individuals around the world. Murray asserted his company's commitment to meeting the needs of the gaming sector in which operators are “keen to build an environment of trust that protects both player and business.” The trust is reflected in metrics such as player acceptance rates which cites at as much as 23% when “instant, robust ID verification is embedded into the onboarding process.” Shareholders Approve Plus500 Deal Meanwhile, Playtech shareholders have voted to uphold the previously announced ÂŁ459.6 million (€652.1 million/$719.7 million) acquisition of spread betting company Plus500. This conforms to last month's confirmation that Plus500 shareholders had voted to accept the offer, and keeps the deal on track to finalize by the end of September. Playtech shareholders confirmed their support at the company's Annual General Meeting last Wednesday. The completion of the acquisition is still subject to regulatory approvals, as Playtech continues is expansion. It remains to be seen how this move will affect Playtech's services in the financial betting sector. Buy Rating In other Playtech news, investment analysts at Canaccord Genuity had the company's "buy" stocks restated. The GBX 1,065 ($16.69) price target on the stock went up from GBX 950 (14.89$). All Systems Go The GBG deal can only provide more confidence to Playtech shareholders, partners, clients, and customers. It'll be interesting when players at Playtech casinos like Video Slots Casino, Omni Casino and 7Regal Casino start seeing results of these moves.Â
The multistate USA lottery has made so many people rich that players are aware of the jackpots only when they cross major thresholds. This is case today when the winner is expected to win in excess of $100 million and his or her name could be unveiled in a matter of hours. On Wednesday at 11 PM EST the faithful numbers will be extracted and one lucky player could win a life-changing amount. The popularity of the US Powerball has long crossed the national borders and players from all over the world are purchasing tickets using online agents such as TheLotter. United Kingdom residents who plan on participating in the upcoming raffle, should know that it takes place at 4 AM UK time. The winner will get to choose between a one-time payment and the annuity, which has the jackpot awarded incrementally. Winner Doesn’t Take it All All those who purchase US Powerball tickets are hoping to win the first prize, particularly now when $100 million could be theirs. In order to win the jackpot one would have to correctly select the five main numbers ranging from 1 to 59 and also the Powerball number from a pool of 35. The odds of actually coming up with the winning combination are 1 in 175 millions, but with so many participants it is likely to have a winner unveiled tonight. The prospect of winning a nine digit amount explains the enthusiasm surrounding the upcoming raffle, but this is hardly the biggest US Powerball jackpot ever awarded. Furthermore, the biggest jackpot payout is still held by the Mega Millions lottery. Those who come up with only five main numbers will not walk home empty-handed and collect a sizable prize worth $1 million. Four main numbers and the Powerball will result in an award of $10,000, while the next in line will have to settle for a consolation prize of $100.
It is no secret that the Super Bowl advertisements are expensive, but the fact that the coming Super Bowl is the 50th edition of the NFL Championship, costs have sky rocketed. In a press release from the NFL, the cost of a 30 second spot during half time has gone up by 11% to around $5 million, leaving companies gasping for air and wondering if it's really worth it. The High Cost of Marketing The cost of a Super Bowl ad at Super Bowl 1 was $37,500 in 1967, equal to around $268,000. Making adjustments for inflation over the years, a two second ad slot for the upcoming championship is a whopping $333,000. This may seem like a huge, ridiculous amount to pay; and it is, but one must take into consideration that last year's game between the Patriots and the Seahawks hit record ratings with over 114.4 million people tuning in. The upcoming championship will take place on February 7, 2016 at Levi's Stadium in San Francisco. Making the ad spots a little more attractive is the fact that the ads will be aired on television and online, creating a far greater reach for potential sales. Super Bowl Online Gambling The High price of advertising is only a fraction of the revenue, when considering the amount of money that is bet on the big game. Last year, it was estimated that there was $3.8 billion spent on illegal betting by US punters. This year could be a different story now with legalized online gambling in states like New Jersey, Nevada and Delaware. This does not answer the needs of the entire US though, as online sportsbooks like bet365, Winner Sports and William Hill accept bets from players from around the world, but leave US gamblers looking for a way to play. Online betting props are already available for punters looking to get an edge and maximize profits. Sportsbooks have been seeing a vast amount of Super Bowl 50 outright bets with competitive odds available therein. Â
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