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Lazio is the fastest rising team in the Italian first division, winning four games this month, including consecutive victories in Europa League. If they prevail once again at home against AC Milan, they will briefly lead Serie A but they will have their work cut out for them. Five Home Wins in as Many Rounds Lazio is the only team in Serie A not to lose any points at home this season, with five consecutive victories but this is by far the most difficult match. Over the weekend, they managed to defeat Torino and scored three unanswered goals, following the breathtaking Europa League fixture. The hosts had a man sent off in the first minutes of the game, but even so took the lead early on and then extended it by scoring two more goals. This time they were at full strength and with no more players injured, manager Pioli can feature an offensive starting formation with two strikers. Interesting enough, the most prolific scorer is a midfielder and Anderson will feature in the first 11 against AC Milan. Struggling Giants Return to Fitness AC Milan has dropped plenty of points early on and that is why they are still struggling at the middle of the standings, but they are clearly advancing in the right direction. Mihajlovic had a hard time changing the entire structure of the team, but he managed to turn the squad into a more competitive side. Over the weekend, they defeated Sassuolo by 2-1 in a difficult match that could’ve gone either way. AC Milan is still struggling defensively and the inability to keep clean sheets even against weaker opponents is the biggest threat ahead of this fixture. Lazio are not going to hold back and they will exercise constant pressure on their backline so punters should consider backing the home side at even odds with bet365.
From the 23rd until the 26th of November 2015, the Slot Academy will be holding their next seminar in Macau, China, widely regarded as the modern home of casino gambling. Such is demand for guidance in the Asian area, tickets for this prestigious event which offers tutorship in many aspects of Casino management have already sold out. About The Course Due to be held at the Gaming Teaching and Research Centre at the Light Garden Campus in Macau, this four day course covers several different topics including the technical side of running a Casino, as well how to market an operation successfully. It's been tailored exclusively for the needs and preferences of players from the local area, taking into account legislation that apples to Casinos in Macao, China and beyond. The course will be taught by casino expert Lucien Wijsman, who will impart detailed knowledge on player profiling, calculating pay tables, managing progressive and mystery jackpots as well as how to assess and analyse slot machine performance. Guidance on slot machine meters according to SAS protocols is another issue that will be covered, while other topics geared specifically to the area will be featured. About The Slot Academy Founded in 2007, The Slot Academy runs courses both in house and open to those in casino management. Owned by Clarion Events and Lucien Wijsman, the courses are focused on maximising the number of players enjoying the Slots machines by targeting the right people, optimal Casino layout, and satisfying customer expectations. Details on recommended accommodation, with discounted rates for course attendees will be available on the Slots Acadamy website in the near future. Although there are no spaces left for the Slot Academy course in Macau, other courses run throughout the year and prospective students are advised to check the site for details of upcoming events.
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Fantasy sports betting is illegal in five states, and Florida is not one of them. But as the expiry date for Florida’s gambling pact with the Seminoles approaches this year, Florida will be forced to take a look at the state’s gambling laws. And this means asking the question, should fantasy sports be legal or illegal? Are Fantasy Sports like Gambling? Senator Rob Bradley, chair of the Florida Senate Regulated Industries Committee, told The Miami Herald that sports betting companies FanDuel and Draftkings “are promoting a product that looks a lot like sports betting.” But that’s not all. Following a scandal that involved insider betting, attorneys general in New York and Massachusetts have begun investigating sports betting, and Florida is following suit. According to law attorney Daniel Wallach, a federal grand jury in Tampa will begin looking into daily fantasy sports wagering in Florida. Florida’s History with Fantasy Sports Betting In 1991, then-State Attorney General Bob Butterworth advised that Florida law prohibited fantasy sports; but the federal Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006 specifically banned online gambling and allowed fantasy sports. The reason for this: Fantasy sports is a skill-based game, not a game of chance. Because of this allowance, fantasy sports took off in the states, including Florida, and professional sports television ratings jumped, especially football, one of the most popular fantasy sports. The place of fantasy sports in Florida, however, is yet to be determined. While opponents such as Senator Bradley want to include fantasy sports under the current gambling ban, influential lobbyists will be fighting on the side of FanDuel and DraftKings. Those fighting to make fantasy sports illegal will have their work cut out for them; FanDuel and DraftKings are wealthy companies that will fight for their legality - and their revenue. How wealthy are these companies? To give you an idea: At the start of National Football League season, they plunked down $26 million on ads - during the first week of the season alone.
Malta is a very small island, but it is home to about 300 gaming companies and it employs well-over 9,000 people. Since last year’s successful SiGMA summit of iGaming, the industry and the Malta Government have decided to host yet another addition this year. The summit will cover everything from industry trends and new technologies and software’s, and will also be a great location for networking. Endorphina In Attendance SiGMA kicks off next week and will have some of the biggest names in the iGaming industry present. Many will have booths in which guests can talk to representatives and see what they have to offer. Big names like Endorphina, coming back again as an exhibitor this year. The Czech-based software provider will be talking about their new games, which have brought their total to around 35 titles. Endorphina is especially excited about their return to this event. “We’ve been to several gaming shows this year but SiGMA is very unique. The organizers are very easy going but still hard working so it’s a real pleasure to do business with them,” relates Endorphina Marketing Manager Stepanka Chmelarova. The 2015 edition of SiGMA will be double the size of last year, as delegates and exhibitors have been keen to get into the summit. There will be many more conferences than the year prior and many more chances to find out about the behind the scenes of the iGaming industry. More about SiGMA SiGMA takes place November 4-7 at the InterContinental Bay Arena in St. George’s Bay, which is said to be a great meeting place due to its pastoral Mediterranean Sea views and beautiful weather. During the summit guests will have a chance to tour some of the brick and mortar gambling operations on the island and meet big names from some of the biggest companies in iGaming.
The Panthers are a perfect 6-0, while the Colts under Andrew Luck are a miserable 3-4 going into tonight’s Monday Night Football showdown. The Colts look bad, really bad. Their QB cannot hold onto the ball and their defense is getting torn apart by virtually all offenses this season. With head coach Chuck Pagano on the hot seat, the Colts are in need of a MNF win more than ever. Sure, the Colts are in first place in the AFC South. Well this is the absolute worst division in the NFL with the Texans, Jaguars and Titans all competing for first place on the golf course. They can however turn their season around with a huge win tonight, but facing off against the Panthers in Carolina is not going to be fun for anyone. Keys to Victory If the Colts can somehow stop turning the ball over they might be able to give the Panthers a run for their money. Without the three turnovers last week, the Colts would’ve surely beat the Saints, but instead they lost 27-21. Luck has thrown nine interceptions over the first five games and his completion percentage is dismal. Frank Gore needs to get the ball and get down the field as well, but Luck should just hold onto the ball. If the Colts’ defense can stop the Panthers run game they will come close to winning this game. Monday Night Football Betting Bet365 is your home for Monday Night Football betting, as the famed UK online sportsbook is serving up 213 individual betting props ahead of tonight’s game. The odds fo9r outright winner are in favor of the Panthers at 1.33, while the underdog bet could be wise for punters seeking a big payout at 3.40. There are main props, score props, team and player props, 1st quarter lines and much more.
Most of 2015 is already in the rear-view mirror, but that is not stopping NetEnt from continuing to add to its enormous library of critically acclaimed slots. One of the next to arrive will be NetEnt’s Koi Princess slot, which has been scheduled for release on 24 November and will be available at NetEnt casinos like Winner Casino, Casino Adrenaline and Fruity Casa Casino. To announce the forthcoming release of Koi Princess, NetEnt shared a preview video on its website. There is a wealth of information to draw from the preview video, considering that it features a runtime of three minutes and 45 seconds. From a visual standpoint, the initial impression is that Koi Princess will feature a Japanese theme. Look a little deeper, though, and you can see in the opening frames that anime visuals are going to feature prominently. Up until now, developers have largely remained traditional in their depictions of Asian slot themes. Unpacking the Special Features Before the game fully loads, you can also see two of the most prominent features in the slot. The first is for a bonus bet, enabling players to double the size of their bet with the click of a button just before a spin. And, in channelling vintage slot machines, a nudge feature has also been included as part of the gameplay. NetEnt does a first-rate job of holding back a little magic back for the players who will experience Koi Princess without any prior knowledge. This is because there are four bonus features that are not listed within the slot’s introduction. During play, Koi Princess will make it possible to unlock Sure Win Free spins, wild reels, coin win, and a bonus wheel. At this stage, OCR still needs to wait to discover all of the various details associated with the special features. Check back with us closer for in-depth coverage on Koi Princess when it releases on 24 November 2015.
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In an event designed to accelerate delegate attendance, the BAC saw a record jump last week. Berlin Success After concluding its first run from October 22nd-25th October 2015 in its new home in the Northern European hub of Messe Berlin, delegate attendance at the Berlin Affiliate Conference jumped a massive 37% compared to last year. Enhanced Format Delegate Michael Iranyi, Director of Marketing Services at William Hill, lauded the organisation of the event as well as the preparedness of the attending affiliates, meaning that BAC planners did a great job of marketing the event in its new home. The publicity strategy of BAC centered on fomenting an environment that would empower delegates both the the gaming and finance sectors to integrate networking, learning and deal-making into one location. Attendee Satisfaction Delegate Anna Woodward and Easyodds.com Commercial Manager said that she as an affiliate found the BAC conference invaluable in providing the opportunity to meet so many global partners under one roof, “enabling us to strengthen existing relationships and make many new ones.” She also was effusive in her praise of the wealth of industry expertise she encountered and the high level of insight that the two days of talks provided her and all delegates with. New Segment The biggest boost in attendance came from affiliates and introducing brokers, the group to which BAC marketing was added in the programming and build-up to the event. Affiliate and introducing broker attendance was up 28% on last year, with relevant stand space increasing 10%, palpably increasing the alacrity of conference and showroom floor buzz from last year. More Affiliate Programming The next iGB Affiliate conference on the calendar is the London Affiliate Conference, taking place on the 4th – 7th February 2016. The tenth anniversary of this conference will provide a spectacular opportunity to build on the momentum of this year's BAC to catapult iGB affiliate relationships to another level of global cohesion, which all delegates that attended BAC 2015 are already benefiting from.
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