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It should be an action packed evening of soccer, as Liverpool make the trip to Britannia Stadium to face Stoke City in the first leg of the Capital One Cup Semi Final. Both teams have been having an inconsistent Premier League season so far with only a single point separating them with Liverpool in 8th with 30 and Stoke in 10th with 29. The Reds were able to beat Stoke on the opening weekend of the regular season under Brendan Rodgers but that was only their third win in nine matches at Stoke. The Potters have beaten all of the top table teams this season at Britannia Stadium this year. They beat Man City and Man United earlier this year and have handed Chelsea two losses therein. Even with a terrible opening to the season, with Stoke going six matches without a win, they have won 11 of their last 17 and are looking in better form under Mark Hughes. The last quarter of 2015 was a tough time for Liverpool until they hammered Southampton in the quarter-final 6-1 to move on to tonight's Semi Final. Liverpool is simply not scoring enough goals, recording their worst ever total in history, scoring 22 in 20 games. This is due to the fact that they only have one fit striker in Christian Benteke, whom is still not finding his groove. It will undoubtedly be an interesting match tonight as both teams will be firing all guns to get the early lead and win the first leg. Liverpool are the favorites to win, but the odds are tight and a draw could be the best bet. Capital One Betting Stoke's chances of winning are good, but they will need to overcome the underdog position. Bet365 Sports has posted the pre-match odds in favor of the Reds at 2.55, while a Draw is 3.30 and a win for Stoke is at 3.00. There are dozens of pre-match betting opportunities for punters eager to make lucrative cash and to maximize profits, bet365 is offering live in play markets throughout all 90 minutes.
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NetEnt and Universal have combined for yet another monumental partnership that is set to rock the online casino industry to its very core. Following the release of Dracula and Frankenstein as video slots, NetEnt and Universal are next going to launch a Guns N’ Roses slot. At present, the slot is slated for a 21 January release in early 2016 at NetEnt Casinos like Tivoli Casino, LeoVegas Casino, and Real Deal Bet Casino. A Year in the Making There has been a great deal of anticipation for the Guns N’ Roses slot, which was announced as far back as January 2015. Of course, the reason for the popularity is because Guns N’ Roses is a world-renowned band after enjoying major success in the 1980s and 1990s. The band is best-known for releasing enormous singles like Welcome to the Jungle, Sweet Child O’ Mine, and Paradise City. Information has been extremely tough to come by since the Guns N’ Roses slot was first announced. NetEnt unveiled an early promo video featuring officially licensed images and music, but nothing was given away in terms of gameplay. In fact, it took until November 2015 until a gameplay video was released to NetEnt’s official YouTube channel. After watching the video many times, OCR can confirm that NetEnt is primed for another hit already. What to Expect from Guns N’ Roses NetEnt has designed the slot interface to sit in front of a brightly sit stage with blue sky and white clouds in the background. These visuals are ideal for framing an interface built with five reels and three rows, which will give players 15 symbols on the screen at any one time. From a design standpoint, the symbols depict the band members, guitar plectrums, and logos – all of which look impressive. At this stage, it is still difficult to know exactly what special features will be included. However, it can be confirmed that Guns N’ Roses will be released on the NetEnt Touch mobile platform. This will let players enjoy the slot on smartphone or tablet when it soon emerges at NetEnt casinos like Tivoli Casino, LeoVegas Casino, and Real Deal Bet Casino.
The Dutch authorities have been trying for quite a while to regulate the online gambling environment, but progress was slow. In their quest of finding a fair tax rate for both land-based and online operators, they contemplated different possibilities. The new tax proposal however doesn’t look like a compromise at all, as online casinos could be taxed at 29%, just like their brick-and-mortar counterparts. The members of the ruling parliamentary coalition made a few amendments to the Remote Gaming Bill and they now intend to impose a uniform tax for gambling. This action won’t have any effect whatsoever on land-based gambling operators, such as the industry leading Holland Casino. On the other hand, online casinos would be charged significantly higher, as they were initially supposed to pay a tax of only 20%. A Potential Setback for Dutch Players The main reason for why online casinos were supposed to be charged a tax of only 20% of their gambling revenue, was to encourage them to apply for a license. Punters are the main beneficiaries of playing at Dutch licensed casinos, as they would enjoy a secure environment. A 29% tax will have a detrimental effect and will only help internationally licensed operators who are cost competitive. The news sent shockwaves among the online casinos currently catering for Dutch players, but also those interested in applying for a license. The legislators were quick to reassure these companies that if their calculations are correct, three years from now, the tax rate will be reduced to 25%, for all online casinos. At least in theory, this will have a two-pronged effect, further boosting gambling revenue and bringing more money to state coffers. The Tweede Kamer is unlikely to schedule a vote for the first quarter of 2016 as was initially expected and these amendments will further delay the process of regulating the online industry.
The Capital One Cup is halfway through the Semi-Final with Liverpool beating Stoke City last night 1-0. Tonight, we will get to see yet another thriller, as Everton hosts Man City at Goodison Stadium in Liverpool. Everton shocked critics being able to make it this far in the Capital One Cup competition, and they will need every bit of luck they can garner against top-tier Man City. Everton has not been good at home so far this year. The Toffees have only been able to win three of their eleven home matches this season, and have only won two of their last eight altogether. Now in 11th place on the Premier League table with 29 points, Everton will need to dig deep to try and draw or beat Manchester City; a task easier said than done. Everton seems to be frustrated this year. They have been consistent and have a great roster, but cannot seem to seal the deal. They are struggling at home more so that away, conceding 20 goals at Goodison, while only 9 when playing away matches. They will need to count on Romelu Lukaku to find the back of the goal, as he has done so over the past six Premier League games at home. Manchester City is the exact opposite to Everton. They have struggled to win matches on the road, with their last win coming in September 2015. They have however been terrific at home and against Everton, City have won the last four out of five meetings. City will unfortunately be without striker Wilfried Bony, as he is out with an injury, but his fellow attacker Sergio Aguero is back after an injury-plagued season so far. City has so many weapons at their disposal. Yaya Toure has been spectacular recently and after their first away-win on Sunday in seven attempts, Manuel Pelligrini hopes that they have jump-started a new dawn for away-wins. Bet365 Wagering Markets The odds are much closer than they ought to be, as Manchester City will likely walk in, and walk out with a decisive victory tonight. Bet365 has Man. City as favorites at 2.00, while Everton is listed at 3.75. A draw is almost the same odds as an Everton win at 3.80 and there are dozens of individual props to choose from ahead of the match.
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It's sometimes hard to believe, but the very first touchscreen mobile smartphones and tablet computers were released only around ten years ago. The intervening years have seen an explosive growth in the number of people choosing to play casino games, Poker, Bingo and bet on sports on these devices, to the extent that nowadays, around half of all users make at least some of their wagers this way. Years Of Growth Predicted The market is predicted to grow through to at least 2019, which in terms of revenue generated will make mobiles the most important gambling platform, overtaking desktop PC's and laptops. As we enter 2016, more and more people will be finding the advantage of being able to gamble online without having to be stuck at a computer and while some markets, like the UK, have up to 80% of some age groups owning smartphones, worldwide, ownership rates are still rising rapidly, so there is plenty of growth in mobile gaming to come. Technology is still improving, with 4G connectivity becoming available in more and more countries, making it easier for people around the world to access games and sports bets via mobiles. Social gaming, where people compete against each other, or share their achievements on mobiles is another growth area, but it's the casino and sports sides that have gained the most traction in the market. As technology brought computers into many households, people who would never have considered visiting a casino or bookmakers led to the original explosion of online wagering, and the transition to mobiles is perhaps a natural evolution as the same people are now surfing the internet, e-mailing and conducting much of their social lives on these devices. Games To Fit The Screens Great care has been taken to ensure that mobile games are as easy to use as their desktop versions, with larger control buttons, re-positioned so that they fall naturally to hand, and in some cases zooming in to where the action is taking place, such as on the wheel during a Roulette spin. Sites such as bet365 Casino, Tivoli Casino, Slotty Vegas Casino and Jackpot City Casino are examples of where players will be able to find a wide range of mobile compatible games. In all these cases, mobile gaming is just part of what the casinos offer, with players able to pick and choose how they access the games depending on where they are, while a single account can be used across all platforms.
With 2016 on the horizon, people on both sides of the online gambling issue are wondering what the new year will have in store. It’s been two years since three states legalized online gambling within their borders: Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware. It was expected that more would follow suit, but try as they might, the states that were interested just didn’t manage to pass the bills. What Is Holding States Back? Some say that because 2016 is an election year, states will not want to pass laws about online gambling, as lawmakers tend to stay away from controversial issues in election years. Others say that what's holding other states back is the fact that Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware are not exactly rolling in cash from all their online gambling revenue. They are bringing in money - just not as much as they anticipated. Another reason why states might find it hard to push for online gambling in the coming year is that other issues, such as daily fantasy sports and sports betting, might demand more of their attention first. On the other hand, if daily fantasy sports are regulated, that might end up making it easier to regulate online casinos. RAWA, the Restoration of America’s Wire Act, is a federal bill that could potentially put a halt to any state’s consideration of legalizing online gambling. RAWA, backed by Sheldon Adelson, would ban online gambling at a federal level, which means that even states that have regulated it would have to stop their operations. While RAWA did not get approved in 2015, the very possibility that it could pass in 2016 may act as a deterrent for other states thinking of legalizing online gambling. Which States Are Most Likely to Tackle Online Gambling in 2016? States that previously considered passing online gambling regulations are more likely to approach the issue again this year. These states include California, Pennsylvania, New York, Mississippi, Massachusetts, and Washington. New potentials to add to the list are Connecticut, Maryland, Rhode Island and West Virginia.
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