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Exhibitors and visitors will come together on November 24th and 25th at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria for the Balkan Entertainment & Gaming Exhibition. This will mark the eighth consecutive year for the leading event in the Balkan region dedicated for the gaming, entertainment and leisure industry. Being business orientated means that the event is a great opportunity for making new contacts and present products in an exciting way. Representatives from the casino industry will take over the floor and unveil their latest creations as well as ways to increase in the future. From operation to management and control, the BEGE is the place to be in late November. More than 3,000 professionals expected to attend Over the course of the two days, thousands of professionals will take part in the expo, coming from more than a dozen countries. The latest innovations in the casino industry from companies from around the world will be featured throughout the many stands and they are offering product solutions for gaming centers, hotels, casinos, restaurants, security systems and more. The BEGE will take over Hall 1 and 2 at the Inter Expo Center and the trade show opening hours are from 11:00 to 18:00 on Tuesday and from 10:00 to 18:00 on Wednesday. Accompanying events for the expo Multiple events are available during both days to give the visitors more options for networking and relaxing. One of the highlights is the Miss Gaming BEGE Contest which will take place at the end of the first day and allows the audience to vote for their favorite on the website beforehand. The BEGE Awards Ceremony will take place on the second day and it will honor the best companies and people for their contribution in the industry throughout the year. Partners for the event include Online Casino Reports, Inter Expo and Congress Center, Spectrum Gaming Group and The Bulgarian Hotel and Restaurant Association.
The London-based autonomous compliance body eCOGRA has developed a compliance testing service that empowers online gaming providers to preventatively avoid compliance errors, oversights, and failures. New Testing Components Components of the new testing service will provide operators with third party vulnerability and penetration testing which conforms to the leading regulatory jurisdictions in the world, such as those in the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain. The new regime is made up of a number of specialized assessments conducted simultaneously at the operator, software provider, and host security layers to preventatively identify any potential threats to the integrity of the participating organisation’s information systems. In-House Specialist Support In-house specialists will be offered from eCOGRA for the first time as well to support the testing and prevent any identified compromises from ever taking place, nipping potential breaches in the bud. The CEO of eCOGRA Andrew Beveridge said of the expanded service that it was important for eCOGRA to be able to provide professional support as well as identify problems in a constructive approach which provided a “full suite of services required by licensing authorities...across multiple jurisdictions...without the need for our clients to involve additional third party contractors.” Empowering Support The efficiency, constructiveness, and productivity of the approach cannot be downplayed. This transforms eCOGRA from another ad hoc regulatory body into a proactive compliance checker that addresses problems before they become regulatory or licensing issues. The new capability of performing vulnerability and penetration testing are not the first in-house support services that eCOGRA offers, as other in-house services such as games and platform testing, RNG and RTP monitoring, information security audits and Alternative Dispute Resolution already are in place, rendering eCOGRA a veritable one-stop shop for compliance. Meeting Operator Demand These new services will be managed by eCOGRA's director of business development Shaun McCallaghan, who explained that offering vulnerability and penetration testing services was a direct response to demand from operators, some of which include Crazy Vegas Casino, 888 Casino and All Slots Casino.
Bet365 is one of the biggest online gaming brands in the world and it offers several sections for casino games. The main one, bet365 Casino, is powered by Playtech, while bet365 Games has titles from several known software providers, like Net Entertainment. Recently, a few new games were added to the website and they can now be enjoyed for real money. Fortunate 5 The first one on the list is called Fortunate 5 from Playtech and it takes its name from the fact that it has five progressive jackpots. These will increase with every bet and each of them can be won by getting five symbols of the corresponding character. The slot machine has a pirate theme, so the biggest jackpot is for the captain. There are also wilds, scatters and a free spins mode called Wild Waters for extra wins. Nian Nian You Yu This slot machine comes with a Chinese theme and it shows different elements as part of its colorful design on five reels and three rows. Up to 9 lines can be activated and there are four progressive jackpots available for real money play. The name means “fish every year” and it stands for good luck. This Playtech game has wilds and scatter. The Riches of Don Quixote Playtech’s The Riches of Don Quixote is themed after a popular story and has a nice design for its five reels. Players can expect to get wild symbols, scatters and a free spins feature to make the most out of the 25 lines which can be activated. Panther Moon A popular slot machine now available at bet365 Casino is Panther Moon and the game has wild symbols which will double the win they help create. Getting scatters will trigger the free spins with an x3 multiplier for the prizes. Hook’s Heroes Last but certainly not least we have the new NetEnt game Hook’s Heroes, now available at bet365 Games. This has a colorful theme and the rewarding functions to go with it, including a free spins mode with one of three different features, and a special Feature Spin with one of the three chosen randomly.
The trend of sports teams linking their brands to prominent football clubs has been extended and expanded in Scotland, where the Scottish FA announced that William Hill has agreed a new four-year extension as title sponsor of the Scottish Cup. The Groundbreaking Extension The deal renders Britain's largest bookmaker the Official Partner of the Scotland National Team and the new sponsor of the South Stand at Hampden Park. The current contract still has a year to run, with the new lucrative deal set to start a year later to mark the surpass of eight million for William Hill's investment in Scottish football. William Hill has also agreed to sign a betting integrity agreement with the Scottish FA, representing the world's oldest association cup trophy. Leader Reactions Scottish FA Chief Executive Stewart Regan expressed his delight at the league's extension and evolution of its partnership with William Hill and lauded the firm's positive contribution to Scottish football in becoming “synonymous with the success of the Scottish Cup.” Furthermore: “With William Hill’s ongoing support, we look forward to growing Scottish football’s reach and popularity for years to come.” William Hill Chief Marketing Director Alex O’Shaughnessy expressed his and his organization's delight over the extension of the six-year relationship, a sponsorship which “has already delivered unparalleled levels of new brand awareness and truly cemented our association with Scotland’s national sport.” He further praised the partnership is an essential strategic component in increasing the positive profile Scottish football internationally. Mutual Benefits Increase With major leagues and teams increasingly going with online sports betting partnerships, there is a mutually beneficial dynamic taking place where punters are enjoying the integration of their favorite sports teams with their preferred betting brands, increasing unity among spectators and punters alike and harnessing large partially intersecting target markets.
Chelsea is running out of time and faces crushing pressure and they’ve got just 11 points in 10 games and are three places above the relegation line. They lost once again against West Ham and with one victory in more than a month, they are in real danger of missing all objectives for this season. Mourinho's Position in Jeopardy The Portuguese manager could afford to be arrogant and patronize everyone as long as he met and exceeded expectations. Now that the ship is hit from all their direction and in real danger of sinking, his position is in danger and something needs to be done quickly. Losing to Liverpool could be the stroke that broke the camel’s back and this is the kind of outcome that Chelsea can’t afford this weekend. Courtois is still injured and Chelsea players are picking up red cards at an alarming rate, adding insult to injury. The good news is that the offensive is intact and the midfield is also showing significant signs of improvement, so the home side could mount successful attacks. Back-To-Back Draws for Liverpool The Reds haven’t lost in nine consecutive games but they won just twice over the span, with seven matches ending undecided. Their winless streak now features five games and the low scoring performance is starting to annoy the fans who expect more from their team. Injuries have played a part in this lack of success, with key midfielders and strikers being still injured. Under normal circumstances Liverpool would be expected to play offensive football, especially now when they have Klopp at the helm. Having said this, it would be a mistake to go against the recent results and with Chelsea struggling heavily it makes perfect sense to take the generous even odds offered by bet365 Sports and bet on Liverpool not to lose at Stamford Bridge.
The Belarus Gaming Congress took place on the 14th of October in Minsk and the event was a huge success thanks to the many professionals who shared their experience, problems and solutions for the gambling industry in the market and beyond it. Topics ranged from land-based casinos to using Bitcoin as the main currency for online gaming. Key aspects of gambling For the land-based section of the congress, several key topics made headlines and these included a history of how the gambling business developed in Belarus since 2009, also offering forecasts for what the market might hold in the future. The importance of using professional equipment in casinos and how this can affect the profits casinos make was also a big topic and it set the way for more high-tech updates in resorts. Laws and requirements are always a big subject when it comes to gambling and the Belarus Gaming Congress did not skip over this topic. Lastly, the professionals also discussed about branding management for casinos in the industry. The online section has been picking up momentum and the event showed this very well by covering topics about the quality of software used for websites, essential conditions every online casino should meet, what makes Belarus different from the Russian market, SERM and more. Bitcoin Conference Minsk The Congress included the Bitcoin Conference as part of its schedule and this discussed about what advantages and disadvantages online casinos can expect when using the popular cryptocurrency. It offered a view from the player’s perspective and some of the opportunities identified for the future of Bitcoin in gambling. Overall, the Belarus Gaming Congress was a hit and it saw a lot of professionals from different betting businesses attend for the chance to get solutions to their problems, make new contacts and also unveil their latest creations.
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October has been a fruitful month for Microgaming, the world-leading online gaming software provider, and it’s just the beginning! On October 7, Microgaming released two new slots, Titans of the Sun Hyperion and Titans of the Sun Thea. Scary Friends, another new slot, has also just become available to Microgaming operators, and Golden Era has launched to mobile. All of Microgaming’s new releases are available for play at Microgaming casinos such as Jackpot City, Tivoli and BETAT. Titans and Titans Microgaming’s two new mythology-themed slots bring ancient Greek mythology to life, and can be played by download or Flash. Titans of the Sun Hyperion and Titans of the Sun Theia are both 5-reel, 3-row, 15-payline slot games that feature stunning graphics and all the adventure you would expect from Greek gods and heroes. Special features include mystery symbols, a new on-screen feature, scatters, free spins, multipliers and more. Scary Friends Scary Friends is a Rabcat creation that has joined the Microgaming Quickfire ranks, and just in time for Halloween! This video slot has 5 reels and 25 paylines, with lots of cute little alien-like monsters to keep you entertained and on your toes. This frightfully fun slot game includes free spins, a bonus round and a $40,000 jackpot. Golden Era Go back in time to the Golden Era of Hollywood in this 5-reel, 15-payline slot. Special features include free spins, scatters, a bonus round and the thrilling Merging Wilds. So enjoy the glamour, the glory and the star-studded screen, all while winning up to 106,000 credits! About Microgaming Microgaming is a world leader in the development of online gaming software. Microgaming was founded in 1994 and created the world’s first online casino. Since then, they have created more than 800 casino games, and their line of products include Casino, Multi-player, Mobile, Poker, Bingo, Land-based, Sportsbook, Live Dealer, Business Solutions and Quickfire.
Rage to Riches is the latest slot release from world-renowned online gaming software developer, Play’n GO. In this game, players can vent their rage by knocking down skyscrapers and chasing after the gold - all with the help of some very angry monsters. Rage to Riches can be played at Tivoli Casino, Casino Cruise and Spinempire casino. About the Game Rage to Riches is a 5-reel, 20-payline arcade-style slot game that has some serious anger issues. Every time a player doesn’t get a winning combination, the level rises on their Rage Meter. When the rage becomes too great - watch out! An infuriated monster will attack the game. Symbols include monsters and their victims, and they rain down from the top of the screen to fill the five vertical columns of the game. When players hit a prize-winning combination on any of the lines, the symbols in the winning combination explode and are replaced by new symbols that fall from the sky. These new symbols can create even more winning combinations, which means that the winning can just go on and on and on. Even better - every time new symbols fall, the factor that multiplies each payout in the round get higher! Special Features When three blow-drying beauties appear anywhere on the screen, players win ten free spins. Whens player collect five straights, they are taken to the “Bust the Building” bonus round, which allows them to select a beast and destroy up to five skyscrapers, winning their property value. But players beware - the citizens are not going to take this lying down, so plan on dodging their bombs and bullets as you try to collect your money! About Play'n GO Launched in the mid-90s, Play’n GO has grown today into one of the foremost online gaming software providers in the world. Play’n GO was the first online game developer to move into the mobile arena, and to date the company has released 85 games that players can enjoy, hassle-free.
After the highly successful SiGMA summit was hosted in Fall 2014, Malta's largest iGaming show will once again be inviting the biggest names in online gaming November 4-7 next month. Hardly anyone thought that last year's edition would be such a success, but industry leaders were impressed with the networking, knowledge sharing and business opportunities therein. Why Malta? A little off the grid, Malta is home to over 300 gaming companies including some of the biggest names in the business. With over 450 licenses and a dedicated professional workforce of around 9,000 individuals, Malta is a brewing pot of innovation in the industry and is constantly growing. What's in Store? The summit will cover a number of issues that play central roles in modern online gaming. Main focus will be placed on Industry Trends, Trust, Location, Knowledge, Value and Networking. Many of the exhibitors from the 2014 summit will be presenting once again this year and due to last year's success, there are new, and many more presenters therein. A total of over 3,000 participants are expected to flock to Malta for the summit. The tiny European island, located just south of Italy is a hot bed for iGaming companies from around the world. They have superior gaming infrastructure providing support and regulation, a dedicated Expo, over 40 affiliate programs and many other perks for operators and developers respectively. The goal for this year is to bring the entire gaming community together, including both operators, affiliates, regulators and vendors; to begin dialogue and understand the needs and vision of each other. Panels of speakers include some of the biggest names in online gaming including Casumo, Playson, SBTech, KPMG, Goo Technologies and many more. Regulators from the Maltese Government will also be speaking to offer insight into the future of iGaming therein. Hopes are very high for a successful event and with venues like the InterContinental Bay Arena on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea, it shouldn't be hard to realize just this.
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