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Vertical gains in Denmark for Q2 are paving the way for an impressive online gambling market expansion. Q2 Growth Online casino vertical growth has brought in increased Q2 revenues to the tune of 25% in online licensee's reported revenue, according to Danish gaming regulator Spillemyndigheden. Revenue reached DKK 335m (US $49.9m) in the three months ending June 30, a figure 24% higher than the same period last year and 8% higher than the reported figure for the preceding quarter of Q1 2015. At this point, the overall gambling market including land-based gaming has reached a reported revenue of 11% to DKK 805m. Casino verticals are responsible for the majority of the gain, with a rise of 28% to DKK 295m. Meanwhile “games with commission,” the category for online poker, held its ground with a flat figure of DKK 40m. In other categories in Denmark, total sports betting revenue reached DKK 470m, for a year-on-year gain of almost 6%, and 7% over the last quarter. Separate figures for online and land-based sports betting were not available from Spillemyndigheden in the report. Land-Based Comparisons As for land-based revenues, the approximately 26k gaming machines available to players in Danish gaming halls and restaurants brought in reported vertical revenues of DKK 415m, up 5% year-on-year for the highest for that vertical since Q2 2013. As for casinos, the seven brick and mortar casinos saw gains of 6% to DKK 90m. The online casino industry growth is also being driven by popular online casinos in Denmark such as Tivoli Casino and Maria Casino, which attract many players not only from Denmark but from all over the world. More Figures Needed Further growth can be informed by accurate numbers for the split between land-based and online betting revenue and a realistic assessment of the size of Denmark’s online black market. Spillemyndigheden may provide more insight after more research.
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Rafael Nadal is better known for his performance on clay but with injuries keeping him away from the court for many months, he struggled to find his rhythm. Nadal now has the chance of winning another major trophy, this time on US soil but in order to make it this far he needs to overcome a familiar opponent. Fabio Fognini took advantage of his health issues this year and won twice in 2015, before losing by a narrow margin in Hamburg. Straight Set Victories for Nadal and Fognini The two players advanced with relative ease in the second round after winning their matches in three sets, but Rafael had a harder time against Schwartzman. The Argentinean had the chance to push the match into a fourth set and had a break advance, but couldn’t handle the pressure. The fact that he pushed his opponent to two tie breaks says a great deal about Nadal’s difficulties in returning powerful serves. This is what Fognini is all about and when the Italian comes out firing on all cylinders, he has the potential of throwing better opponents off-balance. The underdog status also plays to his advantage as he isn’t under pressure despite the fact that he plays in a Grand Slam tournament. Narrow Margin Victories in Recent Games Bookmakers overwhelmingly favor Nadal and Bet365 Sports offers odds that are tempting for those who are not that quick to dismiss the Italian. Fognini is not going to go down without a fight and even though he starts with the second chance, he should be capable of covering the +5.5 games spread. A three-set victory is not impossible but most unlikely and in order for this bet to be a winner, Fognini only needs to prevail in one set. Tennis fans are in for a treat, as these two players have a reputation of producing breathtaking matched when they square off.
Trust is a vital requirement among consumers if you want them to believe in your industry. Among online casinos, one of the core benchmarks in trust is to have eCOGRA certification, which stands for eCommerce Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance. The purpose of eCOGRA certification is to perform testing of online gambling systems and to ensure that players have adequate protection. Casinos that have eCOGRA certification can and should be trusted by players. Not just any online casino will able to attain the lofty standards required by the eCOGRA approval process. Two prime examples of sites that did make the grade are Moon Games and Wicked Jackpot Casino, both of which are accessible for UK players. Moon Games Moon Games is loaded with gaming options, with the greatest focus being on slots. While you can play a few table game favourites, there are many more slots to sample. These come from a number of leading developers, including successful names like NetEnt, Dragonfish, and NextGen, among others. There is so much to do in these slots that are rich with story. At a glance, you can have fun playing Robin Hood, Bruce Lee, the Wizard of Oz, Cleopatra, and Rainbow Riches. Many of the games are playable on smartphones and tablets. Wicked Jackpots Casino Wicked Jackpots Casino has many of the same games as Moon Games, so there is familiarity across both of these sites. From the games to try out, there are some extremely lucrative progressive slots in the form of Temple of Isis, Piggy Payout, and a Nightmare on Elm Street. There are a few eye-catching superhero slots to try out from Amaya. Whether you want to be the Man of Steel in Superman or the Dark Knight in Batman, there are options. NetEnt has also provided some intriguing slot experiences in the shape of Victorious and Gonzo’s Quest.
A leading international digital gaming provider is hitting the bright lights of Atlantic City. NetEnt to Jersey Yes, NetEnt has received the green light to launch its digital gaming products. The transactional waiver from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement clears the way for NetEnt to introduce its digital gaming products in the state of New Jersey via the Borgata and bwin.party brands. The application for a Casino Service Industry Enterprise License was submitted earlier in the year. The transactional waiver formally grants NetEnt Americas LLC the rights to go live with its game content while the license application review continues. Official launch date has yet to be determined, with an an announcement pending completion of the installation process and trial of NetEnt servers. Other Partners Other agreements under review and awaiting transactional waiver for launch in New Jersey include partnerships with operators Golden Nugget and Caesars Interactive Entertainment. NetEnt America Managing Director Björn Krantz said called the agreement a milestone in his company's efforts to market in North America. As a provider of games to leading online casinos such as Guts Casino, Mr Green Casino and Noxwin Casino, there is certainly a framework for expansion within those established clientele groups. NetEnt in North America NetEnt Americas LLC is the US subsidiary of NetEnt AB (publ), the digital entertainment company which has been providing premium Gaming Solutions to prominent online casino operators since 1996. NetEnt's pioneering role in the iGaming industry has been characterized by the innovative technology driving the cutting-edge platform they have become known for. Online gaming revenues in New Jersey were up to $12.6 million (€11 million) for a rate of growth of 11% year on year in April 2015, providing ideal conditions for NetEnt to apply for a casino license. Krantz, the then Managing Director of NetEnt Malta Ltd, was tabbed to lead North American expansion in 2014.
NYX Gaming has just made its latest slot game available: NextGen’s Jackpot Jester Wild Nudge, a follow-up to its wildly successful NextGen sister, Jackpot Jester 50,000. While the title may be a mouthful, the features are appealing and unique, and the jackpot is a stupendous 100,000 coins. The game is available on both mobile and desktop, and players can play it at LegoVegas Casino, Casino Cruise and Tivoli Casino. About the Game Jackpot Jester Wild Nudge is not for the faint of heart. Beginners should probably start with a simpler slot game, because this one requires some experience, and some guts. On the surface, it looks like a classic 3x3 reel, 5-payline slot - but it’s not. To start with, players can only begin betting on the bottom reels. And as the title of the game implies, you then have to “nudge” your way up. Once you win on the bottom reels, you can advance to the higher reels, which contain larger winning amounts, as well as stacked wilds that nudge themselves to cover the whole reel. If you prefer not to advance to the higher reels, you can cash out. But you won’t make it to the grand 100,000 jackpot. That’s where experience, and guts, comes in - you have to decide whether to advance forward (and go for the jackpot), or to just call it quits and cash out with whatever winnings you have. You can always decide to call it quits - and then start the game anew with your fresh winnings. When you play with 20 coins (as opposed to 10), you will get better returns, which is the only way you can advance towards the upper reels. This means that you need to be able to have a bankroll that can afford .20 a spin - so be honest with yourself about whether this is a game for you. About NYX Gaming Group NYX Gaming Group offers an impressive portfolio of Slot, Casino and Bingo games from their own studio as well as other third party suppliers (such as NextGen). NYX Gaming works with over 100 customer partners and offers over 300 online games.
When New Jersey launched its online gambling initiative in November 2013, analysts predicted huge amounts of revenue for the ambitious state. And yet, the numbers from 2014 were disappointing, with many questioning whether New Jersey would ever see the amount of online gaming revenue it had originally foreseen. Now, as we near the second anniversary of New Jersey’s regulated online gambling, analysts are predicting a 25% revenue increase from 2014, to the tune of $150 million at the end of 2015. Why the sudden, or not-so-sudden, increase? First of all, payments processing, which had a lot of kinks to work out in 2014, is continuously being improved upon, which will make online gambling much more accessible and pleasant. Secondly, New Jersey is continuing to improve the quality and variety of online casino offerings and reward programs, which is attracting more players. Online Casinos' Continued Growth Just as encouraging as increased revenue is the increase in the number of new accounts being created for online gambling in New Jersey, which means that more new players are joining the ranks of New Jersey’s online casinos. Online Poker is a Different Story While the revenue from online gambling as a whole in New Jersey is increasing, the revenue from online poker has been steadily decreasing. In January 2014, online poker revenue hit its peak at $3.4 million; since then, it’s been on a downward spiral, ending somewhere around $2 million in July 2015. Will Online Poker Keep on Plummeting?It’s difficult to say. New Jersey hopefuls thought that the excitement from the World Series of Poker last month would trickle down to New Jersey, but it didn't. Other hopefuls think that the upcoming entry of new brands into the New Jersey market might give the overall online poker initiative a boost, but analysts tend to think that it will be temporary, and that the industry will eventually stabilize at around $2 million.
Spain won the World Cup and Euro less than a decade ago, but their recent performance in the final stages of these competitions were disheartening. They were at least expected to cruise to another final tournament by winning their group by a landslide, yet right now Spain has to settle for the second-place. The former champions already lost on the road against Slovakia but they can return the favor on Saturday. A 90 Minutes Siege for Slovakia The visitors are the only team besides England to have won all the six games so far and they plan on expanding their track record. Objectively speaking, their chances to prevail in Spain are slim, but the actual target is to avoid defeat and maintain their position at the top of the group. This is easier said than done and coach Kozak is going to revert to a defensive minded starting formation with a single striker. This shouldn’t hurt his team’s chances of scoring on the road, because the top goalscorers so far are actually midfielders Hamisk and Kucka. Both are fit to play and will feature in the starting 11, therefore represent a serious threat to the home side. Narrow Margin Victories for Spain The hosts are not overly concerned about the outcome of this game, although they are just three points ahead of Ukraine and they will face the Eastern Europeans on the road. They expect an easy victory against Slovakia and are entitled to expect a defensive opponent that will pose few threats offensively. Complacency has always been the biggest threat for top teams and Spain lost plenty of points recently due to the fact that they didn’t take opponent seriously. Punters who plan on wagering on this fixture would be better off taking the underdogs at even odds with Bet365, trusting them not to lose by more than 1.5 goals.
Cherry has been making all the right moves, which are paying off in organizational growth and industry recognition. Q2 Highlights Highlights of Cherry's Q2 Report include significant growth in online gaming, at 61%, as well as a whopping 119% growth for Cherry's progressive slot provider holding Yggdrasil. Group revenue increased 40% to MSEK 106.7, with online earnings comprising 63 percent of total revenue for the group. Online gaming deposits jumped to 82 percent. Further, Cherry's subsidiary Restaurant Casino increased turnover by 13 percent with Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization EBITDA increasing 32 percent to MSEK 5.3 (4.0). The growth of Yggdrasil Gaming grew by 119 percent with an EBITDA of MSEK -1.2 (-0.6). Another significant development in Q2 for Cherry was the acquisition of Game Lounge, the subsequent launch of a joint white label brand called SveaCasino.com, and the launch of a new sportsbook on Norgesspill.com. In June, industry recognition came in the form of Yggdrasil Gaming's winning of the EGR B2B's “Software Rising Star” prize. Interim Results Figures for the six month period revealed an increase in group turnover of 35 percent compared to the previous year, reaching MSEK 202.0 (149.4). Online makes up 63 percent (54) of the group revenue. EBITDA amounted to MSEK -4.9 (-8.4), with EBIT reaching MSEK -14.1 (-15.3). Online Gaming saw growth of 55 percent along with an increase in deposits of 68 percent. Restaurant Casino increased turnover by 10 percent with EBITDA up 29 percent to MSEK 9.2 (7.1). Other leading subsidiary Yggdrasil Gaming grew 136 percent pushing EBITDA to MSEK -1.6 (-1.8). Key Moves A lowering of operational costs was attributed to the controlling interest Cherry acquired in affiliate company Game Lounge Ltd in January, serving to increase Cherry's volumes at a significantly lower cost per customer. The key new development since is Cherry's acquisition in July of 71 percent of the shares of Malta's Almor, a leading online casino for the German speaking markets. Cherry attributes the results to a focus on core business and support of strategic acquisitions.
Vikings Go Wild is the latest slot game from Yggdrasil, and features the 3D style that has become something of a hallmark from this company. A number of online casinos have already adopted the game on their desktop and mobile platforms, so it can be now be found at sites like Vera and John, Mr, Green and Video Slots casinos. About Vikings Go Wild Played out across a backdrop of Viking longships, this game has a classic 5 reel and 25 payline layout, with coins, and Viking characters making up the main symbols. The bonus rounds consist of free spins games that can be triggered in a couple of different ways, along with Wild reels and mystery instant wins of up to 1,000 coins. A Longship Scatter symbol can land anywhere on the reels, and should 3, 4 or 5 appear at once, they trigger 8, 16 or 24 free spins respectively. Throughout the free games, Viking symbols can turn into sticky Wilds, remaining in place for any remaining spins in the round, and substituting for other symbols for more winning chances. Alternatively, the free spins can be triggered by the Treasure Chest symbol landing on the right hand reel. If it appears during the base game, players are rewarded with 8 - 10 free spins, plus an instant win of up to 1,000 coins, and when the Treasure Chest appears during the free spins round, an additional 2 - 4 spins are triggered, plus the bonus win of up to 1,000 coins. Vikings Go Wild Launch Available to play from 27th August, Vikings Go Wild is a medium to high volatility slot that can be played with no download needed. Commenting on the release of this game, CEO of Yggdrasil, Fredrik Elmqvist said ''We always create games with the players in mind and we focus on delivering fresh and engaging concepts that stand out from the other slots on the market.'
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