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We have learned a lot about, which players are on their game after the preparations events ahead of the US Open. It may not be surprising to Roger Federer fans, as he wiped out Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati, and again the Serb fell in the final against Andy Murray in Montreal. Djokovic is still the number 1 ranked player on the ATP, but after these two huge losses, will he stay there for long? Men’s Side The US Open gets underway on August 31st in New York and all the top names of tennis will be on the hard court at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. On the men’s side, last year’s surprise winner Marin Cilic will be out to prove he was not just a one-hit-wonder, but his outright betting markets are reason to doubt his chances at 26.00. Last year’s runner-up, Kei Nishikori, current number 4 ranked player on the tour was beaten in Montreal by tournament champion Murray, but he is dangerous on the hard court and at 15.00 by bet365 Sports, he could be the answer to lucrative cash. But getting back to the fan-favorites, Djokovic, Federer, Murray, Wawrinka and Nadal are all fit and eager to play on center court, but can the top players come through this year? Djokovic has won six Grand Slam titles this season including Wimbledon, Rome, Monte Carlo, Miami, Indian Wells and the Australian Open. This is why he is number 1 and is the outright favorite at 2.10. UK superstar and number 3 on the ATP currently, Andy Murray (4.33 to win) has gone 78-14 over the last 52 weeks, which is a crazy win/loss ratio. Over that same period Murray has won seven titles, but the last and sole time he won the US Open was in his 2012 season. Women’s Stars On the women’s side, no surprises here, as Serena Williams tops the ATP rankings and is the favorite to win. Serena won comfortably in Cincinnati for the second time. Placing a bet on the favorite may be the surest thing a punter could do, but at only 2.00 by bet365, payout would not be as spectacular. Other favorites for a US Open title include Victoria Azarenka at 7.00, the beautiful Maria Sharapova at 10.00, Simona Halep at 15.00, Petra Kvitova at 17.00, Garbine Muguruza at 17.00 and last year’s US Open runner up Canadian Caroline Wozniacki a severe underdog at 21.00. Things are very lop-sided for the women and it is basically Serena Williams’ tournament to lose. When she is on nothing can stop her, but when she is not on her game, she can be de-throned by any one of the women above. Accumulator Offer Punters looking to maximize profits can place pre-match accumulator bets of two or more selections to be eligible for a 50% deal for ‘To Win Match’, ‘First Set Winner’ and ‘Set Betting’, for all Singles or Doubles matches at the US Open.
Classic slot machines are on the decline, according to David G. Schwartz, director of the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; which is why many land-based casinos are seeking to add games of skill to their casino floors. “Today, anybody who has the disposable income to play a slot machine has something in their pocket that is way more entertaining than that slot machine,” said Schwartz, referring to smartphones. Plans for New Slot Machines Realizing that traditional slot machines are becoming less and less popular, James Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, envisions a new kind of traditional casino. According to him, the classic slot floors that many have come to associate with traditional casinos will look totally different in ten years. "The products are going to look different, it's going to be configured differently. You can have more social settings, more interactive games, more social games where people are playing against one another," he said. Lack of Allure In addition to younger players preferring their smartphones to land-based slot machines, experts think that another reason behind the decline of traditional slots is that they lack a certain allure: skill-based tasks and competition. The games that Las Vegas casinos are seeking to add will use more console and app-based style and themes that will be more enticing to a younger audience. Towards this end, the Gaming Control Board of Nevada held its second workshop in early August to discuss regulations for skill-based slot machines in traditional casinos; as of now, no progress has been made. There will be another meeting in September, and if the regulation changes are approved, they will be submitted to the Nevada Gaming Commission for approval. What Will New Slot Machines Mean for iGaming? While traditional casinos are fighting for regulations to allow skill-based slot machines, online casinos are fighting for licenses to operate at all. As of now, only three states allow online gambling, though more are keen to follow suit. If traditional casinos are able to offer a competitive option to iGaming in the US, players might gravitate towards them - that is, unless internet gambling is legalized at a federal level. Then, traditional casinos will have to go back to the drawing board, and continue to come up with ways to compete with online and mobile casinos.
Malaga had home pitch advantage against Sevilla but didn’t play like a team poised to secure all three points and instead exercised caution. It was the visitors that had better ball possession and created more scoring opportunities, but none of them found their way to the net. On Saturday, Malaga travels to Barcelona and it will further bolster its defensive against the best offensive lineup in Primera Division. Barcelona's Offensive Struggles Continue With Neymar on the bench mending his injuries, Barcelona was toothless and only managed to score twice over the last two weeks. Following the breathtaking UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla, they faced Athletic Bilbao on three occasions and had to settle for a single narrow margin victory. The good news is that the Brazilian striker returns to the starting formation and he’s expected to retain his place alongside Suarez and Messi. Now that the offensive Trident had been restored, the hosts are entitled to be optimistic about the manner in which this fixture will unfold. They were clearly the better team last weekend, but once again were on the verge of dropping points as Athletic Bilbao held its ground. Malaga Seeks Back-To-Back Victories After losing 10 games in a row, Malaga managed to deny Barcelona victory at home and then doubled down on that triumph at Camp Nou. Earlier this year they emerged victorious by the odd goal and they would be thrilled to replicate that performance. Surviving a 90 minutes siege in Barcelona is not an easy task for any team, but Malaga has the defensive lineup capable of stopping Barcelona in its tracks. Even though Neymar has returned, he is not 100% fit to play and it is unlikely for him to be used the entire 90 minutes. There is no value in backing the home side to prevail, but punters will find spectacular odds of 8//11 at bet365 Sports on Malaga to cover the 2.5 goals spread.
Regulation is coming to Mexico in 2015. New Regime in 2015 A new gaming regime covering online and live gambling is expected to be passed before year's end in the state legislature. Though the gaming bill passed last December in Mexico's lower house of the Senate was fast tracked for approval, the legislative session for the year before it could be pushed through. A flurry of controversial bills and constitutional amendments resulted in Mexico Senate President Luis Miguel Barbosa's subsequent announcement that the new gaming bill would be delayed until 2015. Delays Challenged Confidence Speculation that the bill might not pass was raised as the delays dragged through the first half of the year. However, now the doubts have been quelled: Mexico Gaming Association (AIEJA) President Miguel Angel Ochoa Sanchez' announced on radio his belief in the bill's passage during the next Senate session in Mexico, running from September to December. Undeniable Benefits Ochoa cited the creation of new jobs, the generation of investment and generation of taxes for the national economy as viable benefits that he assures will spur Mexican lawmakers to complete the approval process imminently. The biggest allure is the estimate of up to $600 million in investment from new land-based casinos that the bill's passage could garner. In a country where gambling is illegal, the dual benefits of online and land-based revenue certainly represent significant revenue streams at any rate. As far as online gaming is concerned, the regulation of online gaming will divert revenue streams to the government on what is already a large amount of activity, as currently Sanchez estimates 95 percent of online gaming play in the country to be unregulated. Much Unregulated Play Now Apart from online casinos like Caliente Casino, Royal Vegas Casino and Free Spins Casino that accept Mexican players, all of the widespread online gaming activity remains unregulated by the Mexican government, costing the Mexican government an estimated $200 million by Ochoa's projections. The new bill can change all that.
PSV has been dominating the Dutch championship for several years in a row and not even Ajax proved to be a serious contender for the title. This season, they will have to deal with a fast rising star as Feyenoord tries to recapture its former glory and secure another Champions League berth. The Critical Role of Home Pitch Advantage PSV has won both games played at home in August and is entitled to be optimistic that home pitch advantage will once again play a decisive role. On the road they struggled heavily and even though they managed to score 3 times in the two rounds of the current season, their defensive was heavily tested. Feyenoord is likely to come out firing on all cylinders as this is one of the few teams that have a positive track record against the reigning champions. Back in the day, they used to be a major contender for the trophy although they only managed to win seven times in Eindhoven in a total of 26 games. All Eyes on Veteran Kuijt One of the explanations for Feyenoord’s resurgence is that they strengthened the offensive lineup and once again use an aggressive 4-3-3 starting formation. Kuijt spent a lot of time in the spotlight this season and already scored three goals, so it is only fair to say that he will be the main threat for PSV. When teams travel to Eindhoven, they usually defend with all lines and rarely feature more than one striker, but Feyenoord is likely to pair Kuijt up with Basacigoklu and Kazim. Bet365 sports offers spectacular odds of 15/4 to those punters who are bold enough as to back the underdogs, confident that the tide will change and PSV’s dominance will eventually end. Conservative gamblers will have to settle for odds of 8/11 if they choose to back the home side to prevail once again.
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PSG managed to extend its winning streak to five consecutive games and the most impressive part is that they kept a clean sheet in each of these fixtures. They will be hard-pressed to achieve something similar in Monaco, against a team that scored in all but one of the last 6 games. The two teams are top favorites for winning the trophy this season and this match can have serious consequences for the losing team PSG Misses Key Players Ahead of French Derby PSG already has a slight advantage over Monaco and they can use this match as a wedge, to further expand the gap separating them from the runners-up. Winning on the road will mean a great deal for the reigning champions, but if they are to win they’ll have to do it without Ibrahimovic, Verratti and di Maria. All three players serve important roles up front, with the Swedish striker being by far the most important footballer in their rotation. Somehow, PSG found a way of winning match after match, but they got away with narrow margin victories against mediocre opponents. This fixture would represent a serious test for the visitors, as they take on their most serious rivals. Monaco Cherishes Head to Head Record The home side will be without two Portuguese midfielders, as both Costa and Moutinho are unfit to play, after sustaining injuries. They can be replaced and their absence should go unnoticed at least when it comes to offensive plays. Monaco doesn’t miss any strikers and the backline is intact, so they should be able to defend effectively while exercising some pressure on PSG. Prior to losing the French Super Cup to PSG, Monaco managed to avoid defeat in six consecutive games, three times at home and three times on the road. That’s why, bet365 sports is willing to offer such generous odds of 1/1 on the visitors to prevail in Monte Carlo.
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The friendly games campaign went according to the plan for the reigning champions, but the seeds of trouble were there for savvy punters to see. Chelsea allowed an average of two goals per match in the International Champions Cup and their defensive struggles continued once the Premier League started. Shaky Backline Sends Chelsea Reeling Mourinho has a reputation for running a tight ship and he is best known for his teams’ ability to defend effectively against any opponent. For some all the reason, Chelsea was not able to keep opponents at bay, despite the fact that these squads were fully aware of their underdog status. Allowing 2 goals per match is simply too much for a team that hopes to defend the title in 2015 and most of the explanations provided by club insiders don’t hold on to scrutiny. The busy schedule has never been a problem for Chelsea who has plenty of depth to maintain the same high level in several competitions. Indiscipline Takes Its Toll Courtois saw a red card and spent one match on the bench, which further amplified their problems and the backup goalie is hardly a worthy replacement. The goalkeeper was not the only one to be eliminated, with veteran John Terry being sent off against West Bromwich. He is going to miss the next fixture as well, as Chelsea travels to Liverpool for a match against Everton. Chelsea was lucky to claim all three points one week ago, but after Terry left the pitch they allowed one goal and were dominated in the final minutes of the match. Another explanation for their early season struggles is Diego Costa’s inability to score goals. He and Falcao are tied with one goal each, despite the fact that they are widely regarded as two of the best strikers in the Premier League.
The booming gambling market of Kazakhstan has caught the eye of major companies and the decision to host a huge gaming congress here came as no surprise. The city of Almaty is the largest within borders and on August 20, it brought together some of the most representative people in the gambling industry. They chose to attend the Kazakhstan Gaming Congress and tackle some of the most sensitive and potentially lucrative topics. A Glimpse into the Future of Gambling Kazakhstan is one of the fastest racing markets for both land-based and online gambling, with the local population responding positively to all forms of gaming. Those who participated to the discussions contemplated the opportunities for investing in the local gambling industry, as well as the necessary legislation changes. The possibility of using Bitcoins on a large scale was discussed and some of the biggest casino operators took bets in crypto currency, without ignoring established online payment solutions. Many online casinos are already allowing members to deposit and wager Bitcoins, as this is consistent with the idea that all casino aspects should be unified in a single system. The First Gaming Congress in Kazakhstan Almaty hosted the first event of this type and it was better attended than initially expected, with conference participants actively communicating and sharing ideas. The demo zone was by far the most vibrant area, as it brought together the most brilliant minds in the gambling industry and allowed participants to catch a glance at the latest releases. The business tour scheduled for the next day was also a major success, as participants got the chance to see firsthand Kapchagay city and its flagship casinos. On the way, they got familiar with the traditions and rich culture of Kazakhstan, while visiting the most luxurious spa resorts and hotels rooms that provide luxurious accommodation to gamblers.
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