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It has been a wild regular season and fans and players alike are ready for post season play. Tonight marks the first of the playoffs with the American League Wild Card game from New York, pitting the Yankees vs the Astros. This best of one game will be the most important match-up for either of these teams so far this year and they will be sending their aces to the mound. The Yankees were lucky enough to get home field advantage due to a loss by the Astros against the Diamondbacks last week. New York has been awful since August having gone just 13-19 at home and losing their last six out of seven games. If the Yankees want any chance of winning tonight's game, they will need to get on their bats and become the Yankees of the post-season that so many know and love. On the Mound The Astros will be throwing their Cy Young hopeful Dallas Keuchel. The Yankees know that he is going to be a tough pitcher to go up against, with A-Rod quoted saying "He's one of the best," in a recent interview. Keuchel has been an effective weapon against all teams this year and went 16 scoreless innings against New York this season. With limited choices in their bullpen, the Yankees will go with Masahiro Tanaka to start the game. Tanaka only started in one game against the Astros this season and he allowed six runs in the five innings before he was pulled. Tanaka is sure he can do better, "I just want to go out there and do my best, be able to contribute to the team’s win so that we can advance to our next step.” Baseball Betting Markets Tonight's AL Wild Card will be streamed live at bet365 Sports and for an interactive online gambling experience, punters are welcome to take advantage of this feature while casting bets on a number of game props. There is no real odds advantage with the Astros as slight favorites at 1.86, to the Yanks' 1.95.
Gaming technology supplier Genii and platform provider B3W Group have reached a partnership agreement that will significantly expand up-and-coming B3W's portfolio. The New Deal As a result of the deal, B3W Group will boost its portfolio to over 130 games, and enable B3W’s to offer Genii's patented Spin16 product range to customers across its mobile and desktop offerings. Spin16's offerings are unique in utilizing the full area of touchscreen devices to offer players a complete range of swipe options that online casino players such at operators such as Guts Casino and Dukes Casino will soon experience. B3W already provides a wide array of online gaming tools that includes casino, poker and sports betting, and Genii sales director Nick Barr points out how Spin16 will stand out among B3W's diverse range of game offerings with a wide array of fresh and exciting new content. Genii's Eighth Deal since June Speaking of expansion, this is Genii's eighth signing since June, along with recent new deals in place with OMEGA Gaming, LeoVegas, Tain, iForium, Altenar, Gaming Innovation Group, and StarFish Media to go along with B3W. B3W general manager Jose Micallef is glad to add to this expansion in the new agreement which enables his company to provide new and unique offerings in integrating Genii's “impressive portfolio” of over 130 games along with their “innovative” Spin16 product range. Genii Expansion Genii games are currently fully supported on Windows, Apple and Android platforms and available via desktop, tablet and mobile. Genii is licensed in the UK as well as Malta, and the Genii player experience is distinguished by Genii's patented technologies offered across its diverse portfolio of those 130+ multichannel games. Genii are a premier example of how diverse offerings and patented technology are the most rapid route to expansion and resiliency within the emerging online and mobile gaming market.
October is a big month for Golden Riviera Casino, where players will be treated to five new Microgaming slots. Golden Riviera already has more than 650 casino games, and now the online casino is getting ever closer to surpassing 700. The four new slots include Titans of the Sun: Hyperion, Titans of the Sun: Theia, Scary Friends, and Peek-a-Boo. Titans of the Sun Slots Titans of the Sun is the name of a new slot series that features two entries, named Hyperion and Theia. Where Hyperion is a muscular Greek warrior, Theia is a blonde beauty who adds much-needed femininity to the series. Both slots share a lot in common, starting with the fact that each has five reels and 15 paylines. The slots then begin to differ by integrating Hyperion- or Theia-stacked symbols on their respective games. There is another core difference in that Hyperion’s free spins can be retriggered, whereas Theia has a limit of 15 that is enhanced by a 2x multiplier. Scary Friends Slot Coming Microgaming subsidiary Rabcat is a charming slot starring friendly monsters. From a graphical standpoint, it has to be said that Rabcat outdoes its parent for visuals. The gaming interface is simply incredible, appearing as if taken from a Hollywood-animated movie. Rabcat has built its Scary Friends slot with five reels and will let you play with 25 paylines. Complementing the slot are the special features, including 5-14 free spins and bonus round that lets you pick a monster friend. Peek-a-Boo Slot Peek-a-Boo is a light-hearted slot that appears to draw inspiration from the Ghostbusters movie franchise. The proviso of the slot is that you go hunting for cute ghosts as part of a wider effort to generate winnings. Microgaming has designed its Peek-a-Boo slots with five reels that offer up to 1,024 ways of winning rather than including paylines. This and each of the other new slots are at Golden Riviera.
Hot online gambling site DraftKings is expanding it services beyond professional baseball and American football, according to what they have told Re/code. New Realm As of next month, DraftKing users will be able to test their fantasy skills in what is called the realm of eSports. This new service is scheduled to debut in time for the October kickoff of the League of Legends World Championship. This comes along the additional heels of DraftKing's new in-event promotion agreements sponsorships with six eSports teams. Entering Asia The challenge that still faces DraftKings is the simple matter of 60 percent of the $600 million eSports industry still being centered in Asia while DraftKings only holds licensing rights to operate in North America. However, this also means that eSports is a good fit for future expansion for DraftKings, whom have conquered the North American market in the virtually eye-blink of roughly one year's time. As DraftKings Chief Revenue Officer Matt Kalish explained to Re/code, "We certainly have global ambitions here and want to be operating in as many countries as possible and as quickly as possible.” Adaptive Marketing? Kalish further explained that the overall strategy of his company is international in scope and ambition, so eSports looks like the perfect springboard for a DraftKings launch into Asia. DraftKings can only hope that their obliterative approach of near constant gambling ads will work in Asian countries who do hold a stronger cultural priority for restraint in communication. That being said, the marketing approach will be tested first in another country with a more restrained culture in the UK, where prominent online betting operators such as bet365 and Winner Sports already offer eSports to punters. DraftKing's ability to expand will certainly be impacted by the effectiveness of the adaptations in marketing that DraftKings makes in the manner in which it attaches its name and marketing messages to eSports under the new agreement.
It has never happened since the beginning of Major League Baseball, but tonight the Cubs take on the Pirates for a chance at the 2015 MLB playoffs. In the postseason for the first time together, both teams will be throwing everything they have at the other in hopes of making it to the last NL playoff spot. After last night's shocker, the Yankees lost to the Astros in the AL Wild Card after a hard fought battle left the home team scoreless at 3-0. Neither the Cubs, nor the Pirates want their season to end and they both have their best pitcher's heading to the mound tonight. Pitching for the Win The Cubs are going with their ace Jake Arrieta, while the Pirates are throwing Gerrit Cole. Both hurlers have what it takes to shut down the other teams' hitters, but since this is the first time in history that they have met in the postseason, it is new territory for both teams. On offense, the biggest hitters on either team is Andrew McCutchen for the Pirates and Anthony Rizzo for the Cubs. Both hitters have proven that they can win games with their bats and both are worthy of MVP. McCutchen is up for MLB, MVP this year, after winning it in 2013 and finishing 3rd, twice in other seasons. Rizzo finished the season with an amazing 31 home runs and 101 RBI's. Against Cole, Rizzo has gone 6-for-17 but has yet to hit the long ball against him. "See the ball and hit it," Rizzo related in a recent interview. "They have a good pitcher going, we have a good pitcher going. The focus will be on defense." The Pirates seemingly have the upper hand, both playing at home and the fact that they have gone 8-1 in Cole's last nine starts against the Chicago. The Cubs were the best in the Major League's regarding wins-on-the-road, having won 48 away games and they won 3 out of 4 games at PNC in September. NL Wild Card Betting The opportunity to continue in the postseason is almost as great as the opportunity is for punters to win lucrative cash on tonight's game. Prior to the game, the Cubs are surprise favorites at 1.74, while the Pirates are at 2.15. bet365 sports is offering these odds and a ton of other props for punters eager to get in on the action. Live streaming is available, as well as live in-play odds for the most interactive baseball gambling experience possible.
The online casino business is supposed to be a source of entertainment, relaxation, and above all fun. But it's an unavoidable fact of life that for a small percentage of players it becomes more than that, and they start to wager more than they can afford, or try to chase a big win to cover previous losses. Reputable casinos now offer self-exclusion options, which allow players to set a limit on how much they stake, which parts of a site they access, or even close accounts for set periods. It's a sign of how seriously online wagering sites take the issue that they are willing to forgo potential profits in the interests of their customers well-being. Different sites have different programs, but each one is designed to help those in need to gamble responsibly and minimise the risk of problem gambling. bet365 Self-Exclusion Facility At bet365, players who wish to take up their self-exclusion programme can choose from a selection of options, from blocking of their accounts for a period of time, to limiting access to particular sections, like the Poker site, Casino or sportsbook. If an account is blocked, bet365 will endeavour to prevent new accounts being opened by the self-excluded player, and recommends that the mobile app is disabled as well. Self-Exclusion at William Hill Under the 'Responsible Gambling' link on the William Hill site, players or concerned friends and relatives can seek advice and guidance on tackling problem gambling. This includes a useful checklist to help people determine if they need to look at self-exclusion, asking if they gamble to escape issues, if it is effecting their daily life, or if gambling is causing arguments and friction at home. Players are able to set daily deposit limits, block access to parts of the William Hill site, or completely exclude themselves for a period of between 6 months to 5 years. A Helping Hand at Mr Green Mr Green Casino offers a wide range of tools to help players keep within their limits under a program called Green Gaming. They are able to set maximum deposit levels, loss limits, or wager sizes, although no actual self-exclusion option is offered. Once the levels have been fixed, they cannot be changed for at least seven days, and there is a self assessment checklist to help concerned players decide if they need to look at their gambling habits. Results are, of course, completely confidential and no-one will track the results of any self assessments. Keeping it Fun These and other casinos take their responsibilities and commitments to responsible gambling seriously, but they can only do so much to help players help themselves. Therefore, the sites covered here also offer links to charities like GameCare, GambleAware and Gambling Therapy, all of which offer free support and counselling for anyone who thinks they may have an issue. To quote a recent U.K. campaign on problem gambling, ''When the fun stops, stop.'' It's good advice, and players at respectable online casinos will be reassured to know that their interests are being put ahead of profit at any cost.
European operator Net Entertainment (NetEnt) has officially launched its first game in New Jersey. The Launch The launch was only a matter of time since receiving a transactional waiver to begin offering services in the state, a permission which was granted by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and paved the way for the company to launch digital gaming products with bwin.party and Borgata. An agreement between NetEnt and the two brands was signed in June. Look for NetEnt software on Borgata, with the bwin.party launch imminent upon completion of integration. A limited selection of multi-channel games will acquaint Jersey players with NetEnt's superlative graphics and innovative technology, with more rounds of release timed on schedule in ensuing months. Epochal Moment This is an interesting moment for iGaming, as prominent European operators may now be set to move into the US and introduce their online gaming brands in similar fashion, a significance which was not lost on NetEnt chief executive Per Eriksson: “We’ve focused on establishing our footprint in North America and our goal was set to be live during the second half of this year.” With the Jersey launch, that NetEnt mission has been accomplished. The individual in charged of the American expansion, managing director of NetEnt Americas Björn Krantz, added that his company will work closely with Borgata and the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement to “ responsibly drive the online casino market forward.” Market Test The extensive experience and knowledge of NetEnt for the online sector is a real boon in this case, because the games being offered contain technologies and graphics which have already proven successful and popular on a widescale basis for European players. If these games can translate effectively to this market, then the entire movement for regulation of online gaming as a form of state revenue across America becomes that much more valid and viable
It has been 22 years since Joe Carter's 1993 World Series walk-off home run, which gave the Toronto Blue Jays their second MLB championship. It was a sweet moment for all Canadian baseball fans, but it was also the last time that they made it to the off season until now. The Jays have been absolutely incredible throughout the entire season, but especially in the second half, towards the end, they were seemingly unbeatable. The Jays are focused, talented, have amazing depth in their pitching lineup, and are due for another World Series Championship. They must get past the Rangers first, which was not a problem for them this year. Gallardo vs Price David Price has been given the go ahead for Game 1 of the Divisional Series and he is well-rested and ready to pitch a solid game in front of the expected 50,000+ fans in attendance. Yovani Gallardo will pitch for the Rangers and it is his first postseason appearance since 2011, when he did it for the Brewers. Gallardo is 1-2 lifetime in the playoffs and is 2-0 against the Jays this year going 13 2/3 scoreless innings. Price has gone 9-1 for the Blue Jays since they acquired him late in the year, but his postseason stats are far from perfect with 10 starts giving him a 1-5 record overall. The Jays have such a great power hitting lineup led by MVP hopeful Josh Donaldson, Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion and coming off an injury at the right time, shortstop Troy Tulowitzki. The Rangers also have some heavy hitters on their end, specifically Prince Fielder, whom is ready to take Price deep given the opportunity. Toronto won both of the three-game series this season against Texas and they are confident that they will be able to take the Rangers out of the running in 5. AL Online Betting Bet365 has gone over and above with its odds and numerous props ahead of tonight's game. The Jays are outright favorites at 1.40, while the Rangers are underdogs at 3.10. There are 87 total betting markets prior to the game tonight and throughout all 9 innings, bet365 Sports is offering live in-play betting markets for the most interactive gambling experience available.
This past August saw the rise of Delaware online gambling numbers, something that has not occurred in three months prior. Revenue increased for both poker and online gambling in general, making August the best month Delaware has seen in 2015. Compared to the total gaming revenue from July 2015, August’s online gambling revenue increased by 12%, hitting the mark of $159,000. Revenue from poker increased by 10%, accounting for approximately $31,200 of Delaware’s total online gambling revenue. Last Year Was Better While revenue from online gambling hit its pinnacle in August 2015, numbers are down when compared to 2014 profits. In fact, Delaware’s online poker revenue has declined by 20% between 2015 and 2014, and online gambling in general is down by 8%. Delaware was the first state (out of three) to take the plunge and legalize online gambling. Since then, however, the state has struggled with low traffic and low revenue. Delaware shares a player base with WSOP in Nevada, but even the combined poker room has not helped Delaware’s figures. Who’s Running the Show? There are three racetracks running Delaware’s internet gambling sites: Delaware Park, Harrington and Dover Downs. Delaware Park is the largest operator, bringing in approximately 70% of online poker revenues. All racetracks feed into the same online poker room, but the revenues are collected based on the portal players enter the network from. New Jersey Also Struggles New Jersey has been experiencing a similar situation to that of Delaware, which is even more troubling, since New Jersey has a much larger player base. New Jersey too has been showing monthly increases in 2015 - but even these increases are less than the overall profit from 2014. In August, New Jersey’s online poker revenue was up 5% from July - but when compared to August 2014, the numbers were down by a startling 12%. This by no means indicates the end of online gambling in either state - it just means that online operators and regulators need to find different ways of reaching the potential they envisioned in the first place.
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