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The Australian Open has officially started and Tennis fans from all over the world are getting used to watching games early in the morning or late at night with the time change from Melbourne. Hundreds of players have gathered in sunny Australia, escaping the cold of winter to play in the first ATP Grand Slam event of the year. There are 32 seeded players on both the men's and women's side and so far the favorites have not disappointed. Tonight's action There are dozens of matches that will get underway at 00:00, including a few key points to watch. The first will be between Alexander Zverev and UK star Andy Murray. It would be very hard to foresee an outcome other than a straight-set victory by Murray. The number 2 ranked player on the ATP men's tour will undoubtedly be the favorite for most of his matches throughout the tournament and punters will watch him breeze through the competition, making Murray an easy bet. Online odds maker bet365 Sports has posted their lines for this match with no surprises here. Murray is way out front at 1.025, while Zverev trails at 17.00. The second key match-up of the night is between Dmitry Tursonov and Stan Wawrinka. The Swiss star will undoubtedly be in the shadow of country-mate Roger Federer, but Wawrinka brings a hard-hitting game to the court every time and he will end Tursonov's chances at Aussie Open glory tonight. The odds are even more in favor of a Wawrinka win at 1.010, while Tursonov got the worst possible draw for the first round at 26.00. Possible Upsets Now even with the top seeded players in the world, upsets are expected to happen at every tournament. The following matches could very well end with a seeded-player getting ousted early. Canadian Milos Raonic plays against Lucas Pouille tonight and the odds are in favor of Raonic, but not by that much considering he is ranked number 14 in the world. Pouille is playing good tennis in the last few matches we have seen him in and could very well pull off a first round upset. If Pouille can beat Raonic, punters will see odds of 10.00 payoff. If however Raonic is the victor, bet365 is offering 1.062. Rafael Nadal is hoping that 2016 will be a kinder and more successful year than his last few. He is set on winning tonight, but we have seen our fair share of Rafa-upsets over the last while. The Spaniard faces Fernando Verdasco tonight and the match will be one of the most-watched of the night. Nadal is favored to win at 1.083, while Verdasco trails the number 5 rank at 8.00. An upset could be the bet to try, while bet365 will be offering live in play markets for each main match for optimal chances for punters to maximize profits.
New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement recently released its stats from 2015, and its numbers show that the Garden State has reached a new high; in fact, New Jersey’s revenue from online gambling has risen by 21% since last year, a very significant growth spurt. New Jersey’s online gambling numbers have been showing steady growth throughout 2015; in December, online gambling operators brought in $14 million, 6% more than the $13.2 million that was earned in November 2015. This year’s total revenue from online gambling reached $148.8 million, 21% more than last year. Poker is Still Problematic The only downside is that while online gambling revenues increased as a whole, it was due only to online casinos, not online poker. Online poker revenue fell 18% from 2015 to 2014. Still, New Jersey fans of online gambling are optimistic; the overall numbers for 2015 are higher than the numbers posted from any other year. Additionally, New Jersey’s regulated online gambling sites paid over $2 million in taxes to the state, providing a huge boost to both the economy and budget. Supporters and lawmakers are hoping that 2016 will be an even better year. Top New Jersey Casinos Borgata brought in the most revenue of all New Jersey casinos, mostly from its online casino. Its year-to-year earnings are up, despite a 17% decrease in revenue from online poker. Caesars is next in line, following the same pattern of bringing in most of its revenue from its casino, not poker. From 2014 to 2015, Caesars actually saw a drop in revenue of .2 million; despite its poor showing, the overall numbers of New Jersey weren’t hurt. The Golden Nugget brought in revenue almost three times the amount it earned in 2014, a huge win for the casino and a huge cause for optimism. The Tropicana also saw an improvement from 2014 to 2015, to the tune of a 45% increase. It’s no wonder New Jersey has posted such great yearly numbers.
At last, Paddy Power and traditional heavyweight rival Betfair are closing in on completion of a near €10 billion merger. The merger which was announced in the summer of 2015 is considered one of the year's biggest deals in the iGaming industry. Paddy Power Betfair The new mega-operator will take the form of a new €2 billion revenue global gambling business called Paddy Power Betfair, with a combined value of €9.4 billion on the London and Dublin stock exchanges. Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission approved the deal, saying that the merger would not “substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.” The merger is set to complete as of February 2nd, after the British high court approves a scheme of arrangement for Betfair on February 1st. The shares of the new company Paddy Power Betfair’s shares are set for admission to the London and Dublin stock exchanges for open trade beginning February 2nd. On January 27th, details of an additional €80 million special dividend payable to shareholders will be released. The merger is actually taking place two months ahead of original schedule, as the two companies set a target date for the end of March when they announced the merger last August. Terms Paddy Power shareholders will own 52 per cent and Betfair 48 per cent. The main listing will be on the London Stock Exchange, with Dublin holding the secondary listing. The new company will own and operate online betting businesses in Europe, the United States and Australia, host over four million current customers from more than 100 countries, and encompass approximately 600 land-based betting shops in Ireland and Britain. Management Betfair chief executive Breon Corcoran will head the new group with Paddy Power chief executive Andy McCue taking the role of chief operating officer. Online Revenue Share An estimated 80% of Paddy Power Betfair's annual revenues will be from online business.
The Montreal Canadiens have hit a rough patch over the last five games, losing four straight ahead of tonight's age-old rivalry against the Boston Bruins. The Habs have beaten the Bruins in three of the last four games against them, including a major win 5-1 in the 2016 Bridgestone Winter Classic on January 1. Montreal was on top of the Atlantic Division for most of this season, but now find themselves in fifth place, 1 point behind Boston and 7 points off the division lead. Some good news for the Bruins ahead of the game, their Center Devid Krejci was back at practice on Sunday for the first time since he hurt his upper-body on December 27, but he is unlikely to play against the Canadiens. "I need to feel 100 percent skating and 100 percent shooting. I'm getting there, but it was a good day today," Krejci related. The Bruins are coming off much-needed back to back wins against the Sabres and the Maple Leafs on Friday and Saturday respectively. The Canadiens decided to take a break from practicing on Monday following back to back road losses in overtime against the Blues and the Blackhawks. They need time to rest their players and are suffering even more with star goalie Carey Price out with a bad injury to his lower body. Without Price the Canadiens have the worst record since December 1at 5-15-1, but the team is confident that they will get back in their winning groove and make the playoffs this season. NHL Wagering Online Bet365 Sports offers a wide range of online betting markets, including dozens ahead, and during tonight's game. The outright winning odds for both teams are neck and neck at 1.90. There are other attractive bets like the Race to the First Goal, Double Chance, Highest Scoring Period and more. Live in play betting will also be available during the game at bet365 Sports.
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It was more of an onslaught than a soccer match on Sunday Night, as Barcelona maimed Athletic Bilbao 6-0. Messi started the show scoring on a penalty kick after just 6 minutes. Messi then setup a brilliant goal by Neymar. In the second half it was all about Suarez and his incredible hat trick and a quick goal by Rakitic, handing Bilbao is biggest loss of the season. The biggest problem for Athletic is they need to do it all over again tonight, except that they are now at San Mames, but it's hard to say how much that will really mean when a team like Barca is at your door. Barcelona is now just two points off Atletico Madrid for first place in La Liga with a game in hand, and they are enroute to the Copa del Rey Championships and should get there with ease since Real was knocked out so early. Luis Enrique has told his squad not to get cocky with so many matches to play and that they should head into tonight's match without forgetting that it was Bilbao that beat Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup last August. Athletic manager Ernesto Valverde will have Aritz Aduriz at his disposal, the same striker that scored a 15-minute hat trick in a win against Barcelona, back from his suspension. Barcelona will be without Suarez who is serving a two-match ban for provoking players on Espanyol's side in the last round. Jordi Alba is also out due to injury, but Barca has too much talent for it to really matter. Copa del Rey Betting Wagering on the Copa del Rey matches could not be any easier thanks to bet365 Sports. The UK sportsbook has pre-match and live in-play markets for punters eager to test their skill and their luck on tonight's Quarter Final. Barcelona are way out in from at 1.83, while Bilbao are locked in at 4.20. Correct Score props could be the most profitable if one makes the right wager, as the odds are very high for all that guess the outcome correctly.
Today marks a groundbreaking day for NetEnt. The award-winning igaming developer has at last unveiled its Guns N’ Roses slot, which has been a year in the making. NetEnt is not the first developer to attempt a video slot based on a singer or band, but could be responsible for kick-starting the genre. To date, slots based on Elvis and Ozzy Osbourne have not been major hits, but all of that could change now that Guns N’ Roses have taken the stage. Perfectly Timed Slot Release Gun N’ Roses have at last restored their classic line-up after years of disputes and the timing could not be better. Fans can soon see their favourite line-up and also try out the video slot experience. NetEnt’s slot has been built with three rows and five reels that will have 15 paylines on the gaming interface. NetEnt has opted for a visual design that is faithful to the image of the multiplatinum rock band that dominated in the ‘80s and ‘90s. The gaming interface is positioned in front of a festival stage with bright blue sky and puffs of white cloud. Band members have then been used for the various symbols, which are complemented by official logos. Guns N’ Roses fans will be able to play the music slot on their favourite mobile devices from today. The slot has been released simultaneously on desktop and mobile devices. Android, iPhone, and iPad are three of the most popular HTML5 platforms that will run the slot. Now Live at NetEnt Casinos Guns N’ Roses is now widely available across many different NetEnt casinos. One of the sites to release the video slot is LeoVegas Casino, where players can find an exclusive offer to coincide with the occasion. Meanwhile, players can also try the Guns N’ Roses slot over at Insta Casino and Cherry Casino.
Tonight's matchup between Real Madrid and Barcelona is the 23rd time they will have faced each other in European competitions. Now in the round of 16, this crucial Group F showdown will determine, which Spanish team has bragging rights and move up in the standings with just four games to play in the round. Barcelona may be down in the standings with only one win and two losses, but they are leading the league with fewest turnovers and the most assists. The difference in their losses has been horrible free throw percentage at 65.9%, which has been the reason for the losses so far. The main reason for their excellent control of the ball on offense has been point guard Tomas Satoransky. He is controlling the offensive attack well and can count on Pau Ribas and Juan Carlos Navarro to back him up. Madrid, as expected is having a more successful year. They are 2-1 and are second in the league in scoring at 85 points per game. Madrid depends less on their smaller men to run the offense, as their big men Felipe Reyes and Gustavo Ayon lead the way. Andres Nocioni, Trey Thomkins and Mo Ndour will have their hands full trying to guard Ante Tomic, Barca's star Center, and they are expecting a physical battle around the rim. Last year Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 97-93 in the round of 16 and has done the same thing in virtually all clutch games in European competitions. Reyes is only 19 points away from reaching the Euroleague's top ten all time scorers and he could very well move into the prestigious list tonight. Live Euroleague Betting The odds are quite tight for outright winner with Real out in front at 1.58, while Barcelona are at 2.50. Punters looking for a more challenging, yet profitable wager should test their skill at Winning Margin, which could pay up to 23.00, and minimum odds of 6.00. Bet365 Sports is also offering its Euro Basketball Offer, which can add up to 50% more on accumulator bets ahead of tonight's game.
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