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In the wake of the record US Powerball jackpot being split among lucky players, the ticket buying frenzy subsided. This Wednesday, players will be competing for a $236 million jackpot, a significant amount by any standards. Time is quickly running out for those who are yet to purchase a ticket, but players can still have a shot at tonight’s draw. Online lottery ticket agents such as The Lotter, Play Huge Lottos and Play USA Lotteries meet players halfway, by providing them with an easy way of acquiring tickets, regardless of their location. With the US Powerball draws taking place twice a week, it definitely helps that players can buy tickets in advance. A Long Way from the $40 Million Reset After the US Powerball record prize was won, the jackpot was reset at $40 million. As nobody was lucky enough as to hit the correct numbers over the next few weeks, the prize increased almost 6 times. Tonight at 10:59 p.m. Eastern Time (3:59 a.m. GMT) it will revolve around the estimated value of $236 million. The winner will get to choose between the lump payment and the annuity, with the latter being a less popular, but more profitable choice. The federal government, as well as the states will eat away at the profits through taxes, but even so the US Powerball winner will be left with a lot of money. Don't Frown upon Low Tier Prizes US Powerball is now more difficult to beat if you are aiming for the jackpot, but the odds of winning lower tier prizes are actually better. Players have 1 chance in 25 to win any prize, while the odds of claiming the bankroll now stand at 1 one in 292 million as opposed to 1 in 175 million. A lottery ticket costs only $2, so regardless of what prize they claim, players will enjoy an excellent return on investment.
The London Affiliate Conference at Olympia National finished with flying colors, benefiting all attendees in ways they never imagined. Empowering Attendees with Diversity A diverse array of conference sessions and intensive topics stretched over the high-powered conference rooms of the LAC and Financial Partners Expo. The newly featured Acquisition and Retention Zone conference room was well-attended by a host innovative new companies discussing the emerging and defining trends of player acquisition and retention in iGaming service provisions. Interesting Topics Interesting topics covered included the shadow blocking discussion of the rise of ad blocking and its impact on the effects on the iGaming sector. A preponderance of affiliates and operators were on hand to learn how to adapt to changes in ad blocking online content. The flashpoint workshop provided insights into how paying iGaming operators could adapt their messages and outreach into more palatable and appropriate user-friendly messages. Anything to strengthen ties between the online community and iGaming, and the panel of Clear Concise Media Journalist Scott Longley, Revenue Engineers Managing Partner Fintan Costello, Digital Fuel Marketing Head of affiliates Luke Cotton, and moderator and iGaming Head of Online Content & Intelligence Jake Pollard pragmatically addressed the current challenges of devising user-friendly ads. Happy Anniversary Another highlight was the LAC 10 year anniversary panel that brought together six of the iGaming industry's most prominent players over the last 10 years. A frank interview with Michael Caselli regaling listeners with great stories from the industry's early years and LAC's of the past decade. Legendary Athletes Highlights of the show included the meet and greets with the wealth of famous ex-footballers attending operator booths such as Chris Kamara at the Labrokes booth and Ruud Gullit at the BetClic stand. Other visible football luminaries included Danny Murphy, Ian Rush, Robbie Savage, Glenn Hoddle, John Barnes and Glenn Hysén, as well as rugby star Mike Tindall at at UFX.com's stand. American multiple heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield further charmed with refreshing elan. The spectacle of the 10th Anniversary Cake for LAC was a smash hit too, with attendees possibly biased by the accompanying free champagne, cake and inspiring words from uber-entreprenuer Alex Pratt. The New IGB Awards The revamped version of the iGB affiliate awards embracing transparency and momentum was also received with rabid enthusiasm. The eclectic event at Electric Brixton was punctuated by the immersive theatre group and band Tangled Feet, expanding the horizons of all somehow and giving all a real sense of diversified agility in continuing the adaption process in which all iGaming professionals are now in someway or another immersed.
It’s been a while since bookmakers focused exclusively on sports betting, with politics, TV shows and more recently eSports being thrown into the mix. The latter are so popular that leading online gambling operators such as Betway dedicate ample coverage to major tournaments and flagship competitions. These guys have been among the first sportsbooks to launch a dedicated eSports betting site and today are some of its most devoted promoters. Astralis and Fnatic Go Head-To-Head in Betway Fight Night Clash The popularity of eSports is constantly on the rise and some games spend more time in the spotlight. Counter Strike Global Offensive is the second-most popular of all games and Astralis and Fnatic are definitely the best teams in the world. Not surprisingly, with these two squads set to go head to head in a one-off exhibition sponsored by Betway, punters and video games enthusiasts alike are ecstatic. Two of the globe’s premier Counter Strike Global Offensive teams will be competing for a price worth €4000, but also for pride and glory. The losers will have to settle for €1000 and wait for the next chance to avenge defeat, so the stakes are as high as they get. Betway Fight Night is scheduled to take place at 6 PM GMT on February 25 and the Aftonbladet Twitch channel will be the gracious host. Betway Leads the Way in eSports The online bookmaker was the first one to celebrate and acknowledge the surging popularity of the first-person shooter. It offered dozens of markets on the Best of Five’ Counter Strike Global Offensive battle and lead by example among online bookmakers. Since the dedicated eSports portal was launched, the number of daily events available for punters to bet on increased gradually.Counter Strike Global Offensive is just one of the video games to be found in the eSports category, with punters being able to bet on other tournaments at competitive odds.
Manchester City begin their first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 tonight against Dynamo Kiev at NSC Olimpiyskiy. City are coming off three back-to-back-to-back losses; two in the Premier League, and a humiliating loss to Chelsea 5-1 in the FA Cup. Manuel Pellegrini came under fire for playing six teenagers in the match against Chelsea, but Pellegrini justified his decision to play the young squad in order to rest his star players for tonight's Champions League clash. The Chilean manager will still have trouble on the pitch with striker Wilfied Bony, midfielders Samir Nasri and Fabian Delph, as well as wingers Jesus Navas and Kevin de Bruyne all out for tonight. Eliaquim Mangala will be back in action for City, and Pelligrini will likely play a similar squad from their loss to Tottenham in the Premier League last week for tonight's match. Dynamo Kiev are well-rested. In fact, they may be way too rested after not having played a competitive game since their last group stage win against Maccabi Tel Aviv on December 9. That is due to the winter break in freezing cold Ukraine, but the squad is ready to leave it all on the pitch against City. Manager Sergei Rebrov almost has his full squad to choose from, with the exception of winger Andriy Yarmolenko, still questionable after a knee injury in the last round of the Champions League. Round of 16 Wagering Markets Even with three losses in a row, and many of their top players out with injuries, Manchester City are still heavy favorites to win tonight. Bet365 has posted markets in favor of City at 2.00, while Kiev are at 4.00. The draw of 3.40 could be the best bet, as Manchester and Kiev will both be playing for a much-needed win tonight. There will also be a ton of live in-play markets throughout the match.
Atlantic City NJ casinos are expected to offer skill-based gaming as a result of new regulations pending from New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE). Adapted Requirements Modifications include the allowable percentage of bets collected and prohibitions against casinos from altering the degree of difficulty of a game in progress. Prevention of any possibility or incidence of collusion or money laundering in multi-player peer-to-peer games will also be addressed in new regulations. The model of adaptive regulation mirrors the course of adaptations in the state of Nevada last year. New Jersey is looking to rely on devices and technologies approved in the Nevada precedent as grounds for its own launch. Implementing Games of Skill Online NJDGE Director David Rebuck emphasized the importance of the new regulations in the state as a major step towards implementation of skill-based gaming in Atlantic City. The NJDGE has had a mandate to implement online gaming for over a year, actively seeking operators since October of 2014. This represents the first time the NJDGE has revealed specific provisions of conduct and protocol for gaming providers. Fast-Track Incentive Rebuck added an incentive to attract operators to the state as well: a fast-track provision to attract gaming manufacturers who bring their skill-based devices to New Jersey before any other jurisdiction: a promise of those devices being in operation on a casino floor within 14 days of approval. Nevada Precedent The first skill games have yet to be released in Nevada, so there is no existing precedent for this provision. The gambling versions of popular titles such as Guitar Hero and Angry Birds are rumored to be among the first titles in development. An interesting note of comparison will be to examine the level of diversity in innovation that New Jersey will achieve as compared to the Nevada launch of original skill-based games.
Cherry is yet another iGaming operator reporting robust growth for 2015. Increases Overall The Cherry Group's full turnover of SEK528.7 million (€55.9 million/$62.2 million) represents an increase of 56% on the SEK340 million achieved in the previous year. The figures cite iGaming business as the driver of Cherry's year-on-year increases in all key financial areas for 2015. Powerhouse brands such as Cherry Casino, EuroLotto casino, and Suomi Automatti in its stable, Cherry showed important gains. Earnings before interest, tax, and amortisation (EBITDA) recovered from last year's loss of SEK17.9 million to the positive gain this year of SEK35.9 million. Earnings before interest also rebounded from a loss of SEK32.9 million to post a respectable positive gain of SEK13.3 million. Online Growth Drivers Online operations drove the growth, providing 69% of total revenue, jumping 14% year-on-year. Online gaming business recorded growth of 91% year-on-year, with EBITDA rebounding from a loss (SEK18.8 million) to a positive gain (SEK21.8 million). Cherry's Yggdrasil online games division posted tremendous growth for 2015, with EBITDA jumping a whopping 357% to SEK5.2 million. Cherry’s full-year performance was boosted by a positive set of results for the fourth quarter, during which revenue was up 72% year-on-year to SEK172.5 million and EBITDA jumped from a loss of SEK6.5 million to a positive showing of SEK23.4 million. CEO Optimism Cherry CEO Fredrik Burvall couldn't have been happier about the exclamation point for 2015 provided by Q4 performance figures, citing a trend of “strong growth and a substantial increase in profits” punctuated by group revenue vaulting 72% for the period. The future looks incredibly bright for Cherry's online business, projected to continue grow faster than the market. Burvall attributed the resilience to his company's diversified platform, which has been optimized to rapidly integrate new features. As for expansion, Cherry is targeting markets where management can expect strong growth, starting with submission of a license application to the UK.
In an incredible turn of events for all three of the remaining Premier League teams, still in the Europa League, they have all been forced into a must-win situation. Luckily, they are all playing at home. 18:00 GMT – Liverpool vs FC Augsburg The Reds are favorites to move onto the last 16 of the Europa League against FC Augsburg tonight at Anfield. Liverpool have had a best of times, worst of times kind of season in the Premier League, and even since Jurgen Klopp took over, the Reds still haven't found their sweet spot. Over the last 10 matches, Liverpool have four wins, three losses and three draws. FC Augsburg are not in any better shape in the Bundesliga, having only won a single match over their last five. Bet365 has posted odds in favor of Liverpool at 1.40, while Augsburg need a miracle at 9.00 and a draw at 5.00. 20:05 GMT – Tottenham vs Fiorentina This match will probably be the most exciting to watch, as both teams are in search of major hardware both in the Europa League and their respective leagues at home. The Spurs are only two points behind Leicester with 12 games to go, while Fiorentina are in third in Serie A competition within striking distance of a title as well. Tottenham were knocked out of the same round last year, by the same team, and Pochettino is eager to get revenge for last year. The odds are a bit closer than the previous match with Tottenham out in front at 1.85 and Fiorentina at 4.50 according to bet365 Sports. 20:05 GMT – Manchester United vs Midtjylland Midtjylland pulled off the shock of the first leg of their round of 32 match against Manchester with a 2-1 win at home. Now, the Red Devils are forced to shut them out, or win by two in order to advance on aggregate. Manchester keeper David de Gea is still out and United will need to make up for other injured players. United are heavy favorites at bet365 at 1.25, while the 3rd place Danish Superliga squad is at 15.00. Expect the UK teams to win their games tonight.
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Another new year has OCR considering which online gambling trends are most likely to occur in 2016. Among the topics to feature are US online gambling, responsive mobile sites, and the widespread uptake of Bitcoin. US Online Gambling Growth is Unlikely Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware were way ahead of the game when they chose to legalise online gambling. After those three states legalised online gambling, many would have expected other states to follow suit. However, that has not been the case, with other prospective states electing to stall on the matter. New York, Massachusetts, and Illinois are three potential prospects for online casino legalisation, while California and Pennsylvania are more focused on online poker. Regardless, though, all three states are unlikely to introduce any form of legislation in an election year when bold decision-making could cost votes. Wait for 2017 before the US online gambling industry expands further. Responsive Sites to Replace Mobile Apps Currently, all leading websites understand how important it is to have responsive sites that reposition seamlessly to look their best on an array of devices. Web developers can make a site look great on laptops, smartphones, and browsers without having to waste time and resources developing several different apps. Many leading casinos realised that they could save resources by developing a single responsive site in 2015, enabling them to move on from rigid apps that can exclude large customer bases. Expect for 2016 to be the year when only the world’s most successful gambling sites continue to support mobile apps. Bitcoin Presence to Increase Historically, the online gambling industry has been a fantastic innovator at virtually every level. For years, the industry has been accepting alternative payment methods like Neteller, PayPal, Skrill, paysafecard, and many others. Therefore, it is highly likely that 2016 is the year when Bitcoin it more widely accepted. Thus far, it has been the smaller, more boutique casinos that have integrated Bitcoin payments. However, this should be expected to change throughout 2016, with some leading casinos eager to steal an advantage on their competitors by catering to their customers’ needs. Bitcoin is highly secure and easy to use, making it a worthwhile addition.
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