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Sometimes, luck smiles upon you. And in the case of Rodney Meadows, a resident of Modesto, California, luck smiled upon him twice in one day. On November 23, Meadows won two lottery jackpots: One of $10 thousand, and one of $10 million. Meadows was out running errands when he decided to buy a few $30 California Lottery 30th anniversary scratch tickets. When he won $1000 with one of them, a hunch told him to buy three more tickets - the last three tickets left on the row. It turned out to be a pretty amazing hunch. With one of those tickets, he won an unbelievable $10 million and became an instant millionaire. Meadows told lottery officials, “I could not believe it. I had to ask the clerk at the store, and he said, ‘You better check it again on the machine.’” Greg Parashak, the lottery spokesman, said that the chances of a person winning the jackpot are 1-in-3-million. A History of Winning These are not the first lotto wins for Meadows; in the past he had also won $1000 two times. In fact, he is an avid lottery player, who bought four to five lottery tickets every week. These are also not the first winning lottery tickets that the Modesto Fast Mart has sold; last month they sold a $25,000 ticket and two months ago they sold a $30,000 ticket. Since Meadows’ most recent win, the Modesto Fast Mart has been flooded with customers who are purchasing lottery tickets with the hopes of becoming the next big winner. Online Lottery Tickets While Meadows purchased his tickets at a store, more and more people are turning to the internet to buy their lottery tickets, just like more and more people are turning to online casinos as opposed to land-based casinos. Popular online lottery tickets sites include The Lotter, Play USA Lotteries and Play Huge Lottos.
Ready, aim, fire! Microgaming’s newest slot game, Bullseye, has just been released to Microgaming and Quickfire operators, including Gaming Club Casino, Real Deal Bet Casino and 10Bet Casino. The new slot takes it name from the UK's famous 1980s television game show, Bullseye, which was based on the game of darts and involved three pairs of contestants competing against one another for prizes. It ran from 1981 until 1995 and was hosted by comedian Jim Bowen. Microgaming has managed to capture the thrill of the beloved game show and recreate it as a slot game, available on both desktop and mobile devices. And like the game show, players can test their mettle - and their aim - while competing for many luxurious prizes. About the Game Bullseye is a 5-reel, 3-row slot with 243 ways to win. Symbols include prizes that were often featured on the popular game show, including a speedboat, car and caravan. The dart symbol acts like a wild multiplier during regular play. When the prize board symbol appears on reels one and five, a special bonus round is triggered, featuring Bully, the game show’s dart-throwing mascot. During the bonus round, players can throw darts at the board for a chance to win prizes worth as much as 15 times the total bet for each thrown dart. If that isn't enough, when three or more scatter symbols appear on the reels, the free spins bonus is triggered, which happens to be retriggerable. In the free spins bonus, players have all their wins doubled, and an additional scatter pays out between 5 and 100 times the original bet. About Microgaming Launched in 1994, Microgaming is a world-leading pioneer in the online gaming industry. To date, Microgaming has created over 800 casino games, and is always coming up with new themes and special features for their players' enjoyment.
After an excellent season start, Manchester United is struggling on all fronts, with their Champions League future in jeopardy. On the domestic front, they are yet to win back-to-back games on the road and their inability has cost them valuable points in November. Luckily for them, all the other serious contenders drop points over the weekend, so a victory on the road at Bournemouth will see them leapfrog three teams and tie Leicester for the lead. Rooney Still on the Injury List Manchester United looks toothless in late November and the new month didn’t start any better, as they failed to score against West Ham. The fact that Rooney is spending time on the bench mending injuries is a good explanation for their offensive slump, but the Red Devils have plenty of alternatives upfront. Mata is doing his part and plays some offensive football, in addition to providing the strikers with amazing passes when least expected. Much is expected from Depay and Martial, but they’ve been blowing hot and cold throughout the first part of the season and need to elevate their game. Bournemouth Leaves the Relegation Area The newly promoted team has a single objective for the season and this is to avoid relegation. So far they are on track and their shocking win on the road against Chelsea lifted them from the minefield. Compared to other newly promoted teams, Bournemouth plays the same offensive football it did in the lower league. That’s why they can occasionally surprise and upset opponents, but in the long run this strategy is bound to fail miserably. Manchester United has both the ability and desire to push for an early goal and then defend the narrow lead while waiting for opportunities on the counterattack. bet365 Sports offers spectacular odds of nearly 1/1, which makes it mandatory to back the Red Devils.
Some of the fastest rising casinos in the industry are powered by games delivered by EveryMatrix, so the newly signed agreement with Habanero will benefit tens of thousands of casino enthusiasts. As a result of this deal, dozens of slot machines, table games and video poker will be made available to those who have accounts with Double Star Casino, Noxwin Casino and Thrills Casino. Their players are already enjoying an impressive collection of games fully compatible with mobile devices, running smoothly on the supplier’s CasinoEngine platform. EveryMatrix aggregates a lot of content and have expanded their reach on all continents, making it one of the most successful casino supplier in the world. Meeting Customers Halfway Habanero is a new software developer with high expectations, and one that is willing to go a step further in delivering tailored content to its clients. The games it produces are immensely popular with those who experience their thrills for the first time and the partnership with EveryMatrix will act as a springboard to new territories. The casino aggregator is already very active in Asia and will open lucrative opportunities to its new partner. Currently, there are more than 2000 software developers showcasing their games on the CasinoEngine platform, so Habanero’s stellar titles will benefit from more exposure. They will join the constellation of software developers that includes industry leaders, such as Microgaming, NetEnt and IGT. Habanero has its game hosted on its very own platform and offers cost-effective alternatives to existing and prospective customers. Now that it’s a part of the CasinoEngine ecosystem, it is expected to grow its customer base much faster. EveryMatrix have been around since 2008, gradually expanding their area of expertise and they now serve online bookmakers as well as casinos. They’ve got their own payment processing platform and an outstanding gaming management that goes by the name of GamMatrix.
The WrB Eastern Europe conference took place on December 2nd in Bucharest, Romania and it saw about 100 decision-makers attending the event. These included representatives from local and international law-makers, suppliers, operators and finance companies who attended the one-day conference for the chance to network, share ideas, learn about the regulations and talk about the different challenges found in the market. Expert speakers for regulations With more than 50 organizations from over 20 countries being represented at the large conference, the speakers had a lot of information to cover and the event was a huge success. Some of the notable speakers who got the attention of the crowd include the Romanian Nation Gambling Office president, Odeta Nestor, the Licensing Chief for the Division of Law Department in Latvia, Tereza Cejpovaand Janis Laganovskis, and the head of new games at the Ministry of Finance in the Czech Republic, Tereza Cejpova. Along with other important regulators in the CEE region, the experts were presented with the latest news and developments in the emerging markets. The Bulgarian Gaming Association chairman, Angel Iribozov, covered some key issues from his native country and presented a view of the progress made in the market. He also went on to present an outline of the strategy used in Bulgaria when it comes problem gambling. The regulations regarding this issue were passed in 2015. More of the WrB series Organized by Clarion Events, the WrB Eastern Europe conference gave the regulators the opportunity to present the new rules in the markets. The event director stated that plans for the event to come back next year are already in place. The series now continues with WrB Africa, scheduled to take place in spring next year in Nigeria and which will look at the regulations in the growing market. WrB will also be present at the ICE Totally Gaming conference.
When online casino fans play slot machines that feature progressive jackpots, they hope to win the ultimate prize, but they don’t get their hopes too high up. Mega Fortune Dreams is one of the popular slot machines available at Maria Casino and it offers the possibility of winning a life-changing amount. The MEGA Jackpot Keeps Dreams Alive Maria Casino officials have recently announced that one of their members has recently struck lucky and won a jackpot valued at 42,087,941 SEK. This is the equivalent of more than €4.5 million and the jackpot was won with a tiny investment of no more than €2.15. When things sound too good to be true they usually are, so it is easy to imagine the amazement of the lucky winner. The casino didn’t disclose too much information about the jackpot winner, but we know that he is a Swedish male in his 40s. The player has enjoyed the comprehensive list of games offered by Maria Casino since 2011, so this massive win comes as a sort of recognition for his dedication and perseverance. The Wheel of Fortune Keeps Spinning The MEGA jackpot is won when a player successfully enters the center of the exciting bonus wheel and this is exactly what the Swedish achieved. On a Tuesday evening, lady luck smiled benevolently upon him and as the game progressed to the center wheel, he was on his way to winning the jackpot. Both him and his partner were stunned, but once the amazing feeling dissipated they began to make plans about how to put this newfound fortune to good use. Once the loans and all other debts are settled, they will embark on an epic vacation, somewhere in January of February. Time is now on their side and money is no longer of the essence, but it’s only fair to assume that slot machines will remain a pleasant pastime.
Back in the day, a match between PSG and Lyon would have represented the highlight of Ligue 1, as the two teams used to battle for the title. While this is no longer the case this year, as the reigning champions have a commanding lead over the pack, rivalries will be ignited nonetheless. Lyon is plummeting through the standings and it looks like only a miracle could bring them back on track and in contention for a Champions League berth. Ibrahimovic Returns to the Starting Formation The Swedish superstar was rested for a couple of games, but he is back in the first 11 after PSG was held scoreless at Angers. With him in the starting formation, the team won easily against Nice and Zlatan scored twice and created multiple opportunities. Cavani is also expected to team up with the Swedish player, while DiMaria has earned his place up front and could prove instrumental against Lyon. PSG played midweek as well, but the were already qualified to the next stage of the Champions League regardless of the outcome of this fixture. No Victory in More than a Month Lyon were the runners-up in early November, but since then they were unable to win any match and lost four out of five. The disappointing performance can be partially explained by the fact that the team misses a couple of key players, including defensemen. To make matters worse, they were held scoreless in the last two games, after allowing four goals against Montpellier. The overall head to head record is pretty balance, but punters shouldn’t be deceived, as the difference between PSG and Lyon is significant. It is definitely worth trusting the home side to cover the -1.5 goals spread, a bet that is priced at even odds by bet365 Sports and several other top bookmakers.
The second edition of the iGaming Summit in Malta concluded on November 7 and attendees are already excited for the next one. SiGMA is one of the most fun iGaming summit's to attend, and this year was definitely no exception. In comparison to last year, the summit grew by almost double it's 2014 size, and everyone including Malta’s Secretary of Competitiveness and Economic Growth praised new interest in Malta's iGaming industry. There were operators, software developers, government representatives, affiliates, online cyber security companies and many more. Exhibitors Some of the booths at SiGMA 2015 were of the most recognizable brands in the business including 888Casino, Betsson, Casumo, Euro Slots, LeoVegas, Mr Green and so many more familiar names. iGaming developers like NetEnt, whom announced that their highly-anticipated new video slot Guns & Roses would be released in January 2016 had the summit participants on their feet and in love with the hard rocking new game. Many new companies were also present at SiGMA giving participants a look into new tech and forward thinking. Every niche of the online gambling industry was represented at this summit. Delegates were all business in the morning and early afternoon, but in true Malta style, they began to let their hair down around 15:00 each day in preparation for the fun activities held in the evening and into the night. The booths this year were all much more elaborate and were a big part of this year's success. The venue, the InterContinental Bay Arena was the perfect spot for professional meetings and networking, with the beautiful coastline that Malta is famous for, providing a stellar backdrop to the festivities. Next year's SiGMA summit is already in the works, and if this years' success is any indicator to what next years' summit will look like, one wouldn't want to miss the 2016 edition.
Online slots has spurred growth in Spain. First Encouraging Signs According to the Spanish gaming authority Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), the introduction of online slots has contributed to encouraging figures for the market this week. Any growth in the Spanish economy is an accomplishment right now, and the gambling sector's new found success has to be taken as a positive indicator on the general state of the recovering Spanish economy. The Figures The year-on-year figures for total gross gaming revenues reached Euro 84.2 million, for an increase of 36%. The 20 new online slot licenses ordered this year vaulted casino revenues a whopping 114% to Euro 18.1 million. The take from casinos represented 21.5% of total online revenue and 32.6% of total online gambling turnover in the third quarter. As for the online sports betting sector revenues, the growth rate was 46% year-on-year to Euro 49.4 million, bringing in 58.7% of total online revenue. The drops were in online poker and bingo: online poker fell 16% to Euro 14.4 million, while Bingo dropped 12 percent to Euro 1.8 million, for revenue percentage takes respectively of 17.1% for poker and 2.1% for bingo. The marketing investment for online gambling in Spain also increased substantially, jumping 42% to Euro 18 million. Operators also reached out to players by increasing promotional bonus offers almost 200%. Economic Stimulation In a country where online casinos such as Casino Estrella, Play2Win Casino and Betway Casino are already popular, Spain’s land-based gambling market recorded increased player spending to achieve the first positive annual growth since the economic crisis of 2008. The jumps in individual sector performance and increased investment in marketing are positive forces for stimulating a general foundation for economic growth in potentially all Spanish sectors. Increased investment from players and online operators means more taxable revenues which can lead to reinvestment of funds in other areas of Spain's sagging economy.
Chelsea Football Club struggled earlier this season, but manager Jose Mourinho finally managed to turn the ship around and the future looks bright once again. Dedicated Chelsea fans have plenty of reasons to celebrate and BetVictor adds a new one on the list. The official global betting partner of the celebrated English team has added a brand new slot machine to its already impressive collection of games. Since June when it was named the new official partner of Chelsea, BetVictor worked closely with Realistic Games to produce a club branded video slot that all Premier League football fans will enjoy playing. The software developers brilliantly succeeded at capturing the very essence of the fantastic Stamford Bridge atmosphere. Stamford Bridge Atmosphere Brought to Life Realistic Games worked with Chelsea representatives in their effort to come up with a video slot that celebrates the spirit of this football club. The player base is expected to consist mostly of Chelsea fans, but the immersive mechanics, fancy animations and numerous winning combinations should appeal to all slot machines and sports enthusiasts. BetVictor officials expressed their satisfaction for this release and suggested players that they should expect more exclusive content in 2016. Andy Harris from Realistic Games shared his enthusiasm and looks forward to develop more Premier League club-branded slots. The company he represents enjoyed working with both the football club and the bookmaker and is highly optimistic about the favorable reception of the branded slot. About Chelsea Football Club Considered one of the world's best football clubs, Chelsea is currently England's Premier League champions. Nicknamed "The Blues", Chelsea has a long and respectable history of trophies and achievements to its name including Champions League cups, UEFA Europa League trophies and domestic cups. Chelsea plays at its iconic Stamford Bridge stadium in London, with a capacity of 42,000 spectators.
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