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The Championship is arguably the most exciting second division in all European leagues and the one that attracts most fans. A match between Fulham and Queens Park Rangers is guaranteed to generate tremendous interest, as these two teams used to play in the Premier League. Both are trying to return to the first flight and they struggled in the first seven rounds, so the outcome of this match is critical. Fulham Aims Fifth Win in a Row Although there is no rivalry per se between these two teams, the fact that they met in the Premier League more often than in the Championship division speaks for itself. Fulham had no problem in dismantling the opponents when they had home pitch advantage and won all four games so far. The most recent fixture was particularly intense as Queens Park Rangers scored twice and was on the verge of leveling the score in the final minutes of the game. They will try to avenge that narrow margin defeat and Bet365 Sports gives them a fair chance at 7/4 for an outright victory. Queens Park Rangers Struggles Defensively The visitors are four points ahead of Fulham, but the hosts have a game in hand and are clearly the team in better form. Queens Park Rangers allowed plenty of goals both at home and on the road despite facing week opponents and they are far from solving their defensive woes. The Championship Derby against their London rivals will require a better performance from the backline and the starting formation will feature a single striker. Fulham is expected to take the initiative early on and aim for all three points, while Queens Park Rangers will gladly settle for a draw. The odds on the home side to prevail sit at 6/4 with Bet365 Sports while a draw is priced at 23/10.
Manchester City missed out on an excellent opportunity to break free at the top of the Premier League standings last weekend. They failed miserably against West Ham and are now in dire need of all three points when they travel to Tottenham. The home side is still invincible this season and despite the slow start they have a reputation of playing their best against top teams. Watch out for Henry Kane The 26-year-old striker played in all the games this season yet failed to score a single goal, which comes as a big surprise. Last year he was the brightest star at Tottenham and manager Pochettino has no intention to keep him on the bench despite the slow start. The starting formation for the home side will be a standard 4-5-1, one that proved its worth over the last three games. These were all wins for Tottenham and the fact that they had to settle for narrow margin victories was not a problem for the pragmatic Argentinean coach. Against Manchester City they will have to defend better than they did in Europa League when a series of individual mistakes led to an early goal. Head to Head Results Favor City Manchester City still has a narrow lead over Manchester United, but their city rivals are expected to win with relative ease against Sunderland. Anything short of a victory at White Hart Lane will allow the Red Devils to overtake them and reclaim the lead. West Ham is also firing on all cylinders and faces a weaker team at home, so things will heat up at the top of the Premier League tables. Overall Tottenham won 32 out of 64 home matches against Manchester City, but they were ridiculed in the most recent games. They lost four matches in a row and the visitors scored an average of four goals per match while allowing just two. Not surprisingly, Bet365 Sports credits the leader with the first chance and offers even odds on Manchester to triumph.
Poker players and casino enthusiasts from Italy had to overcome numerous obstacles over the last couple of years, due to prohibitive legislation. In 2010 local authorities denied players from outside national borders a chance to compete against Italians, which severely hurt the market. Things are about to take a turn for the worse, as a gambling bill was presented to the Italian Senate with the purpose of imposing a complete ban on gambling advertising. Another Blow for the Industry The Italian gambling market is widely regarded as one of the most lucrative ones in Europe, due to the enthusiasm of local players. Major companies such as Mr Green Casino, 32Red Casino and William Hill Casino are already licensed to operate in Italy and they plan on consolidating their position. They do so despite the fact that Italy has high taxes and restricts player pools to Italians, but things are about to get even worse. In order to offset the losses caused by the draconian tax regime they had to increase the rake and diminish the size of bonuses. If the proposed bill passes the Senate, the inability to advertise will reduce their chances to increase the customer base. Few Reasons for Optimism Rumors about potential reforms that would lead to a decrease in the taxation level reignited hope among gamblers, despite the 20% drop of 2014. All the enthusiasm has dissipated ever since the news of the proposed gambling bill, as licensed gambling operators will have little means to reach out to prospective customers. Law-abiding companies now have the chance to differentiate themselves from offshore casinos that operate in the nether area. There is a real danger of gambling fans signing up for real money accounts with unregulated operators, unable to make an informed decision. Gambling associations and regulated casinos also contemplate the possibility of complaining to the EU commission if the aforesaid bill passes.
On September 24, Yggdrasil Gaming will be releasing its latest slot creation, Holmes and the Stolen Stones. Yes, it’s a slot game based on the beloved Sherlock Holmes character, and Yggdrasil has managed to capture all the suspense and intrigue of the famous detective and squeeze it into their thrilling slot game. Holmes and the Stolen Stones will be available for play at Yggdrasil online casinos, Mr Green, Free Spins Casino and Vera and John Casino. About the Game Holmes and the Stolen Stones is a 5-reel, 20-line slot with a captivating soundtrack and high payout percentage. There are also loads of special features, including a Warehouse Bonus Game (triggered when three or more keyhole symbols appear on the reels), Shards, Jackpot Free Spins, a Multiplier, and five progressive jackpots. Here’s how to get to the five progressive jackpots: The “stolen stones” are, in fact, five precious stones, each connected to a different jackpot. When three or more Free Spins symbols (which are old keyholes) appear on the reels, you will get a whopping 10,000 coins. And not only that, but 10 Jackpot Free Spins will be triggered, during which all line spins are multiplied by three. During Jackpot Free Spins, the five jackpots are up for grabs. Each jackpot can be won when you collect five precious stones of the same color. The nice thing about this game is that even if you don’t win a jackpot, you can still win a large amount of coins. There are four standard reel symbols: spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs. Other symbols include Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Holmes’ pocketbook and magnifying glass, and old keyholes (the Free Spins symbols.). About Yggdrasil Gaming Yggdrasil Gaming is a Malta-based market-leading online and mobile casino games provider. Products include video slots, classic and video scratch games, 3D video keno games, instant lotto express, live studio lotto, and pooled progressive jackpots.
The Ukrainian Gaming Congress is a highly anticipated event which is scheduled to take place on September 29 in Kiev with the purpose of bringing together experts and representatives of the gambling industry. As Ukraine is ready to legalize gambling across the country, the conference will look to cover all the important aspects of this change and how the market can grow in the current landscape. Key experts attending the event With a large panel of experts set to talk at the Ukrainian Gaming Congress, it is a guarantee that various aspects will be covered. One of the biggest names on the panel is Aleksey Evchenko and he will talk about the legalization of the gaming industry in Ukraine and how this is likely to increase tourism in the country. As the adviser of tourism, the expert believes that there will be around 100 casinos once all the regulations are settled and this will attract players from neighboring countries and from around the world. There are still some points which need to be established in the regulations and the taxation scheme will be very important for attracting big operators. This and more will be covered by Evchenko in the speech. Yuriy Kozhema will also attend the Ukrainian Gaming Congress as a new speaker. The Chairman of the Union of Gaming Enterprises in Kiev will focus more on some of the problematic issues which come with the new legislative regulation for casinos and how standards must align with laws in Europe and USA. Gambling legalization after years of prohibition Ukraine has banned gambling within the country in 2009 and is now looking to legalize and regulate the industry once again, with the hopes of creating more than 30,000 workplaces and adding an additional revenue stream from taxes and fees. Players will benefit from a more secure network of options and access to the big brands which were available before the prohibition started.
Online gambling has been present in the Isle of Man for many, many years. The isle has been a desirable location for many of the biggest names in online gambling like bgo Vegas, Dublinbet Casino, Trada Casino and hundreds more. The isle is very popular because of its pre-gambling laws and the incomparable online gambling infrastructure and quality support teams therein. This year, the Isle of Man has seen record highs in online gambling revenues, making it the largest single sector in their economy. The Rise of eGaming eGaming has been on the rise in the Isle of Man for many years, but few ever thought it would be the most important part of their economy. Well, the latest reports presenting the tiny UK isles' economy graphs and projections, indicate that eGaming has surpassed financial services as the isle's biggest revenue maker. For well over forty years, the Isle of Man economy is in the green, as Gross Domestic Product has reached £4.32bn in 2013-14 after real growth of 4.5 per cent over the course of the year. This growth is their biggest since 2008 and it is continuing to shock people around the world. Allan Bell, Chief Minister of the Isle related, "This was the biggest increase in annual GDP since 2008, the year of the credit crunch." With no end in sight, Bell is projecting continual growth, with thanks to online gambling in the region, and the Isle of Man is happy to receive the billion's in tax revenue and other industry-related income. The facts on the ground show that the Isle of Man's GDP rose 6.1 per cent, or 4.5 per cent in actual terms. This is almost double the growth from 2012/13. Gross National Product grew by 6.7 per cent compared to 4.8 per cent in 2012/13. Alongside eGaming, Communication and Technology were the biggest growth engines for the Isle of Man over the course of the year. eGaming has become the largest single economic sector with growth of over 30 per cent. Online gambling has a permanent home in the Isle of Man and with budget increasing across the board, the industry is keen on growing much more in the future.
Thematic slot machines have gained traction among fans of the genre, as they offer a narrative in addition to bonus rounds, free spins and other freebies. Realtime Gaming has developed thousands of such games and one of the newest additions to its already impressive collection goes by the name of Pirate Isle. Players know right from the start what to expect from the slot machine, as it is centered on swashbuckling pirates and hidden treasures. Fully compatible with mobile devices, Pirate Isle can be played at most of the online casinos that are a part of the RTG network, including SlotoCash, Silver Sands Casino and Grand Fortune Casino. More than Meets the Eye About Pirate Isle The new RTG game is a classic five reel slot machine, with wild and scatter symbols that boost payouts and trigger free spins. The high quality graphics and immersive animations make it a pleasure to spin the reels of Pirate Isle, on desktop computers and mobile devices. Players get to choose between downloading the game prior to playing or jumping right on the bandwagon using the in play feature. The slot machine draws inspiration from the Pirates of the Caribbean series and pits players against fun challenges, such as avoiding ghost pirates. Slot machine fans are supposed to claw their way to a hidden treasure, but the voyage promises to be every bit as exciting as the destination. As they collect keys from menacing pirates, they are eligible to unlock a massive bundle of 300 free spins and the resulting profits are free from wagering requirements. More free spins are triggered by scatter symbols lined up on the active pay lines and players can collect additional prizes in each Pirate Isle bonus round. During mini games slot machine enthusiasts will be trying to unveil the treasures hidden in three chests, consisting of more free spins and enhanced payouts.
The popular rebel without a cause and movie star James Dean has been the main source of inspiration for the upcoming slot machine from NextGen. September 30th will mark 60 years since his tragic death and the innovative game was designed to celebrate his acting career and talent. A nostalgic title for all fans to enjoy The slot has five reels and three rows of symbols, where players can activate up to 25 bet lines on which to get wins. The theme is of course based on the life of the movie star, both on the big screen with some of its most iconic films and away from it as a cultural icon. Several great features will make winning a lot easier and these include wild symbols which can expand to take up entire reels, free spins and a bonus game. Getting three or more scatter symbols on the screen will start the free spins mode with 10 rounds and all prizes being doubled. Furthermore, during the free spins, a special symbol is added to the center reel which will award up to three Legend Spins when it appears. Once the regular free spins are over, the accumulated Legend Spins will begin and have their prizes multiplied five times. It is also possible to get three re-spins where the prizes are tripled by simply getting three blue symbols of James Dean, while purple James Dean symbols trigger the Pick Bonus where wins can reach 150 times the total bet. James Dean coming to online casinos Being designed by NextGen and MX Digital means that the James Dean slot will be launched on the prestigious NYX platform. This is used by leading online casinos such as bgo Vegas, BETAT Casino and Noxwin Casino. Fans are already looking forward to the fun game with a cool theme and even cooler features.
Initial details have emerged from Unibet's recent acquisition of iGame Group. The New Details Announced by Unibet last month, the deal called for a €59 million payment by Unibet to take control of iGame Group and subsidiaries. Now OCR has learned that the amount has been paid in full up front, with a potential sweetener on the table: potential earn-out payments based on iGame's performance results through June 30, 2016, while iGame continues to trade under its existing brands with no change in customer relationships or service channels. In kind, Unibet will now consolidate iGame online gambling business in performance results. Further, the company has secured additional credit to finance current projects and future investment to the tune of €120 million. Strategy This is in keeping with the Unibet strategy as charted by CEO Henrik Tjärnström, who said at the time of the acquisition that iGame brands held substantial potential for combining his own company's plans for “bigger scale, mobile, cross channel and product expertise” with Game's “local focus.” A change in leadership as a result of the deal has seen Unibet appoint Fredrik Kjell from NYX Gaming Group as its new head of gaming, after serving as commercial manager at NYX Gaming, and head of product NYX Poker at the company. This deal diversifies Unibet's holdings as well as player offerings for iGames. Other Deals In other expansion, Unibet is now set to launch a full suite of proprietary table games from online gaming supplier Felt, marking the introduction of Felt games such as seven blackjack sidebets games and the firm’s unique “Double Ball Roulette.” Felt CEO and former SkyBet casino head John Parsonage expressed his company's delight at the opportunity to work more closely with Unibet, pointing out how Unibet players would have access to “a mix of the most popular poker, roulette and blackjack side-bet games, many of which are already familiar to table game players across the world.” Unibet has also signed former England national football team manager and player Glenn Hoddle to become an ambassador for the company and provide football insights and betting tips through via Unibet’s digital channels. With these latest deals, Unibet is clearly gathering momentum.
The Green Bay Packers lead the NFC North after two hard-fought victories in the first two weeks of the 2015/16 regular season. Aaron Rodgers has been brilliant for Green Bay so far and the pre-season playoff prediction is looking more and more like it could be a Super Bowl berth as time goes on. The Pack have scored 58 points over the first two games and Rodgers is posting some incredible stats so far. The Packers' QB has completed 43 out of 56 passing attempts for 438 yards and 5 touchdowns, good enough for a QB rating of 128.4. These numbers are excellent for the beginning of the season and if the Offensive Line can continue to protect him, expect to see many more wins for the team. Kansas City are 1-1 and are currently last in the AFC West. The Broncos, Raiders and Chargers complete the historically tough division, but the Chiefs are far from pushovers. The chiefs pulled out a Week 1 win against the Texans and gave Peyton Manning and the Broncos a run for their money, but ultimately lost last week 31-24. To pull out a win tonight in Green Bay is a task bigger than most teams can handle, and this rings true for the Chiefs' chances. Alex Smith has yet to find his groove with a QB rating of 90.7. Smith has connected on 38-58 for 3 touchdowns, but has already thrown 2 interceptions, whereas Rodgers has not thrown one so far this season. Monday Night Football Betting The way that bet365 Sports has it the Packers are outright favorites at 1.33, while the Chiefs need to leave it all on the field with 3.40. The markets are competitive tonight and bet365 is also offering score props, team props, 1st and 2nd half props, markets per quarter and so much more. Pre-game markets combined with live in-play bets are a great way to maximize potential profits and it makes the entire betting experience much more interactive.
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