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Innovation leads competition in iGaming. NextGen Engages Users NextGen gaming is a key competitor in the innovation sector, and its commitment to enhancing player experience indicates how players will be engaged in the coming years to the increasingly competitive iGaming marketplace. NextGen has established a solid reputation as a supplier of a diverse array of games to global client partners. The company has embedded cornerstones of performance and longevity as the foundations of an organizational culture that provides gaming platforms for online and land-based operators as well as software providers. NextGen is a fertile example of how technology providers in iGaming can service a wide range of clients at various levels of the supply and distribution channels of games of chance via online technology. Games NextGen's games include modern classics such as Doctor Love and Medusa, featuring a unique bonus round along with a 50-line game of Mad Mad Monkey. NextGen is the proprietors of original technology for features such as leaderboards, game timers, achievement levels, and experience points, available in games offered via NextGen Gaming Online Casinos. Their provider clients include Long Harbour Casino, Bet Victor Casino, and Noxwin Casino, all offering games supported by NextGen technology. Player-focused Technology The technology is ultimately player-focused, consistent with the demands of today's blossoming iGaming market. Player engagement or user engagement is a buzzword that is used rather casually in many industries, but it is particularly essential to iGaming. As more and more areas regulate iGaming, the product needs to be primed for use and enjoyment for the moment regulation is implemented in a new region, or regulation is updated in regions currently allowing online gaming. The Importance of Engagement This differs from other industries where competition is more organic. In iGaming, the expansion curve is ahead of the regulation curve. Thus, the effectiveness of an operator's technology will be essential in forging or sustaining a competitive foothold in the new and adapted regulated markets of the online gambling industry today. NextGen keeps itself and its clients ahead of that curve, and stands as a model in harnessing the benefits of innovation to drive player engagement in the fledgling yet increasingly competitive online gambling industry.
Matchday one of the Europa League kicks off tonight with matches across Europe, including tonight's highlight from Group A between Ajax and Celtic. Of all the matches being played tonight, this is the one recommended to watch, as it will surely be a battle throughout all 90 minutes. Group A features Ajax, Celtic, Fenerbahce and Molde, and Ajax are the outright favorites to take the group. Although both Ajax and Celtic would much rather be setting forth on a Champions League campaign but they were ousted out of the qualifiers and now need to save some face in the Europa League. Ajax were on the brink of making the Champions League group stage, but they were shocked by Rapid Vienna. The Eredivisie leaders are at home in Amsterdam tonight and must focus all of their attention to the task at hand. Tonight will be the very first time that Ajax meet Celtic in the Europa League. The two faced each other in the 2013-14 Champions League, and they split those matches one win apiece. For Celtic to walk away with three points and top spot in Group A, they will need to get back to winning games. They just lost a heart breaker to Aberdeen in league play and to make matters worse, Celtic have not won a single away game over their last ten in the Europa League, with four losses and six draws. Europa League Betting The Europa League is one of the highest draws for sports betting in all of European soccer tournaments. There are so many games that punters have adequate chances to make lucrative cash in a split second with live in play or pre-match betting markets. Bet365 offers pre-match props, live in play markets, and live streaming for select games this Europa season. Prior to first touch, Ajax are the outright favorites at 1.83, while Celtic have some catching up to do, behind at 5.00. A draw could be plausible at 3.60, but expect Ajax to walk away in total control of the Group.
All online gambling operators beware, lest your technology falls into the wrong hands... Online Gambling Goes Cold? Online gambling has officially been used in the Korean conflict, says the South Korea government. While propaganda is always a potential weapon in the decades-old battle for minds and hearts between the two countries, these allegations stem from a newspaper report. Dong A-Libo revealed that the North Korean government covertly planted a hidden program to monitor back end software data that was compiling online gambling traffic information. The Perpetrating Program The program, called “Poker game server” was found with an IP address of “175.45.178,” an address linked to North Korea’s general intelligence bureau. South Korea claims that the North's intelligence bureau is the organization that oversees cyber attacks against them. The Origin of the Attacks The cyberattack accusations levied by South Korea in the report include the intelligence bureau previously paralyzing three computer networks of South Korean broadcasters KBS, MBC and YTN; as well as three additional computer networks belonging to three South Korean banks: Shinhan, NongHyup and Jeju banks. These earlier attacks were reported to have taken place on March 20, 2013. The program remained active on a continual basis from August 2013 until its recent discovery. Online traffic data hacked on the backend by the intelligence agency included online casino data such as number of active players, jackpots at stake, total income, among other information. The front end was presented in the Korean language and allowed processing of credit cards, allegedly acting as spy software to divert funds from the notoriously high level of gambling activity from South Korea born of the popularity of gambling in the region. The Accusation In other words, South Korea claims that the North Korean intelligence agency hacked into South Korean gambling sites as a gambling provider and diverted the funds paid by South Korean players. A white hat hacker reports further estimated the high likelihood that the North intelligence bureau could have pillaged significant sums of money in South Korea by operating gambling sites or selling the program to “multiple South Korean organized crime rings.” The path of the money remains to be revealed.
One of the most prolific casino games developers is Microgaming, and they are set to dazzle players in October with the release of their latest game Titans of the Sun Hyperion. Themed around ancient Greek Mythology, it's sure to be a welcome addition to a range that already features hundreds of games. About Titans of the Sun Hyperion Hyperion was a Greek God who was revered as the father of the Sun, Moon and Dawn. Now he's the main character of this 5 reel, 15 payline game set in the ancient world and featuring mythological creatures like Pegasus the winged horse a Phoenix and the Sun itself. It all plays out against a background of a coastal Greek city that makes the whole game look very appealing. Players can wager from as little as 0.15 up to 15.00 per spin, making it suitable for all budgets, while big wins are possible with some of the extra features that come with this game. The Hyperion symbol lands in stacks, and should adjacent reels get covered in multiple images of him, they transform into one big Mega Symbol that can result in multiple wins per spin. Mystery Symbols can land on the reels, turning into extra Wilds or other high paying icons, while the Lovers Embracing symbol acts as a Scatter to trigger a free spins round. This consists of 15 free games, which can be re-triggered over and over if the Scatter lands in at least three spots at once. Bigger wins are also possible during the free spins, with up to 5,000x your bet amount to be won throughout the round, compared to 2,000x your bet in the base game. Titans of the Sun Hyperion is just the first of what is planned to be a range of similar themed slots and will soon be launched at top casinos using Microgaming software including Platinum Play Casino, Crazy Vegas Casino, and Hippozino Casino.
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The French championship started fast and furious, with PSG winning back-to-back games until the unexpected meltdown against Bordeaux. Rennes is the pleasant surprise of the season start, trailing the leader by one point and winning four consecutive games. Tonight they welcome Lille, a team that stays true to its name and frantically defends both at home and on the road. A Fortunate Turn of Events Rennes played good football in the first five rounds, but they can consider themselves lucky to have won all five recent games. In the last round they played against a team that saw two red cards and only managed to score after Nantes was already one man down. Own goals and late goals helped them in the previous two rounds and the only truly impressive victory was the one against Lyon on the road. This Friday, they have their offensive lineup intact and only miss one player in the midfield but they got huge problems with goalkeepers. Both Costil and Germontas are injured, so Rennes will have to rely upon its third goalie, which is a serious vulnerability against such a clinical team as Lille. Stellar Defensive for Lille The visitors are clearly unimpressed by the fact that they play on the road and they got good reasons to be confident in their ability to salvage at least one point. In the five games played so far, they allowed a single goal against the reigning champions and kept a clean sheet in the other four. They can only brag about a narrow margin victory over Ajaccio, but this is consistent with Lille’s style of play. On Friday, they will bring a defensive starting formation with a single striker as they would gladly settle for one point. The odds for a double chance wager on Lille to win or draw are not spectacular but well worth it at 8/3 with Bet365 sports.
One month ago when Chelsea was defeating some of the best teams in the world in the friendly ICC competition, nobody could predict this awful season start. The team is already struggling in the second half of the standings and its chances to defend the trophy this season are slim to none. Arsenal could strike the final blow to its city rival this Saturday, when they travel to Stamford Bridge for the London Derby. All-In for Mourinho The Portuguese manager is famous for his pragmatism and ability to defend narrow margin leads when necessary. This tactic backfired badly so far, as Chelsea started Premier League games cautiously and found itself behind after its opponents scored an early goal. Injury concerns also played a role in their early season meltdown and they’ve conceded plenty of goals in the final minutes of the game. Despite the stellar lineup, the strikers have struggled to score even against mediocre teams and the 4-2-3-1 formation was largely a disappointment. Chelsea will have to take more chances against Arsenal because they’ve got nothing left to lose and need to throw everything they’ve got at the Gunners. Arsenal Fancies a Draw at Stamford Bridge Defeating Chelsea at home would mean a great deal for Arsenal and Arsene Wenger personally, but the visitors won’t go for outright victory. Instead they will consolidate their defensive, which is already performing better than expected and will try to keep a clean sheet for the fourth consecutive game. Bookmakers are still trusting Chelsea to win this fixture and due to the team’s recent struggles the odds are surprisingly good for a home win. Bet365 Sports leads the pack with 11/8, perhaps the best value offered in head to head matches against Arsenal since Mourinho took over. Those who expect Chelsea’s misery to continue, can also lock in on top odds of 15/8 for the visitors to triumph.
PayPal is breaking (back) into the online gaming market in the United States. Last week, Caesars Interactive Entertainment (CIE) became the first US-licensed online gaming operator to offer PayPal as a payment option. CIE is licensed in Nevada, and according to iGaming Business, PayPal is also expected to debut in New Jersey casino in the next few weeks. PayPal’s History with Online Gambling Way back in 2002, when eBay acquired PayPal, one of their first orders of business was to shut down PayPal as a payment method for online gambling sites. The reason for this was largely due to legal and regulatory issues; namely, the Patriot Act. In fact, in 2003, eBay settled with the US government over charges that PayPal's services to gambling merchants in 2001 and 2002 had violated the Patriot Act. Fast forward to 2015, when online gambling is legal in three US states. PayPal is already used in casinos across Europe as a payment method, so it was only natural that the company would want to get a piece of the American pie as well - especially because now, the legislation is in their favor. When PayPal pulled out of gambling sites in 2002, online gambling accounted for approximately 6% of PayPal’s revenue. US Online Gambling As of now, three states have legalized and regulated online gambling: Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware. At the same time that more states consider following suit, there is a strong lobby to ban online gambling at a federal level. It is difficult to tell which way the winds are blowing, but as long as online gambling is allowed at a state-level, PayPal will have a chance to increase its revenue. About PayPal PayPal is a service that allows people to pay online or on mobile without sharing financial information. Since its launch in 1998, PayPal has received more than 20 awards for excellence from the internet industry and the business community.
Before there was online gambling, there was gambling. And gambling goes back to ancient times; Roman soldiers, Chinese law, and Ancient Egypt all bear records of some form of gambling. While the games have undoubtedly evolved, there is still that immutable question: What drives people to gamble? Especially when the very nature of gambling itself means that you may lose something valuable? Complex Reasons The reasons are complex. While most economists theorize that profit is the main motive behind gambling, psychologists say that other desires are much stronger motivators. Evidence of this? The actions of most gamblers contradict the desire to win money. If winning money was the sole motivator, gamblers would quit while they were ahead, not take risks and stick to games that have better odds than others. But this is not the case! Clearly other forces drive the desire to gamble, whether it is acclaim or accolades from the people at your table in the casino, pride, ego, recklessness and even gender. The Online Gambling Angle These motives have been studied repeatedly, but with the advance of online gambling, new studies may be in order. Online gambling, while modeled on traditional gambling, is a totally different psychological experience. For example, when you play online, you have no expectations acclaim, fame, pats on the back and things of that nature, because online gambling is an isolated activity, played at home or on a mobile phone. But while motives may change depending on whether you are gambling at a land-based casino or on an internet site, understanding your own drive can help you get ahead while gambling. It can help you keep your goals in mind and not get caught up in the frenzy and excitement of a winning hand. If you understand what your own personal motives are, you can use that knowledge to your gambling experience without regretting it after.
Genesis Gaming has just announced the release of a brand new video slot game, The Escape Artist. The new game is available to play exclusively at Unibet Casino, and is optimized for Flash (desktop), HTML5 (mobile) and Native (iOS/Android) formats. Scott Sims, Head of Global Design at Genesis Gaming, commented on the company’s latest release, “The opportunity for large wins in this game is complimented and well balanced by the vivid art and animations. We design our games to be engaging for the true gambler, yet entertaining for the more casual player." James Watson, Director of European Sales for Genesis Gaming, added, "The game has elements of both humour and fright, providing lots of entertaining fun for players.” About the Game The Escape Artist is a 5-reel, 50-line video slot starring Larry Linguini, an unknown magician who signs a deal with the devil to become the best Escape Artist in the world. The mysterious and intriguing story line makes this video slot unique and suspenseful, with a spooky soundtrack, haunting graphics and special features that offer players many opportunities to win lots of money. Special features Players can enjoy special features such as Scatters, Free Spins and Stacked Wilds. When three or more Scatters appear on the reels, the Great Escape Free Spins Bonus is activated, during which three or more Scatters award another 10 free spins. When a part of Larry Linguini’s tank appears on the reels, the reels fill with Wilds as he does his best to make himself scarce. About Genesis Gaming Genesis Gaming was founded in 2008, and since then has built itself into a key supplier of slot content to some of the most prominent manufacturers in the online gaming industry. Genesis Gaming currently offers over 150 slot games which work across all digital platforms, including online, mobile, real-money and social gaming play.
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