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Bayern Munich is once again dominating the Bundesliga, but the top teams are still competing for a Champions League berth. Previously threatened by relegation, Hertha Berlin is now back in the mix and a victory over Koln would help them consolidate their position. The hosts have lower expectations and would gladly settle for a point after recording more draws than any other German team. High Goals Production on Both Sides Koln has a reputation for being a stringy team, with a strong backline and relying on counterattacks to score both at home and on the road. Recently they managed to score plenty of goals and hope to keep their winning streak alive against Hertha. Modeste is once again their best bet to succeed, as the French player has scored a combined 10 goals this season. Defensively they have got some holes to fill, as opponents frequently found their way to the net, so the backline will be made of four players. Recent results were mediocre to say the least, but overall Koln has an outstanding track record in head to head games against the team from Berlin. Salomon Kalou Brings Hertha to Life The veteran striker has achieved remarkable things since joining the German team and has the merit of scoring plenty of goals in all competitions. He is well capable of scoring against Koln even though his team played on the road and Kalou still has the stamina to last for the entire 90 minutes if needed. Prior to losing against Stuttgart on the road, Hertha was undefeated in five consecutive games and lost just once in 12 fixtures, while scoring a bucketful of goals. Under these circumstances, it is worth taking odds of 9/10 on a double chance wager as bet365 Sports will pay if Hertha wins or draws on the road.
The recent record-setting $1.6 billion US Powerball jackpot is about to become more...common? More Buyers First off, the system for buying lottery tickets has expanded exponentially the amount of participants buying in, drawing entries from all over the world via lottery agents such as The Lottery, Play Huge Lottos and Play USA Lotteries. Still, how does a popular jackpot such as the gigantic Powerball jackpot jump from $800 million to $1.6 overnight—literally? Rules Change A recent change to the rules is the reason. In early October, Powerball players were to choose five numbers from among 59, then choose one Powerball number from among 35, with the mathematical odds of getting all numbers right at 1 in 175 million. However, all that changed in October: the new system has people choosing five numbers from among 69, then the one Powerball from 26. More Smaller Prizes The purpose of the shift was to increase the amount of small prizes players could win from getting some of the numbers right, while also increasing the odds of getting all the numbers right and winning the jackpot to 1 in 292 million. This led to the predictions (and increased likelihood) of billion dollar jackpots. Next Chance for a Billion For all of you who are disappointed about missing out on a seven figure jackpot, you can now take heart in the fact that there will be more chances. Since the size of the jackpot is based on the number of Powerball tickets since the last winner, the jackpot only grows, or rolls, each time there is a drawing for which there is no winner. The two most recent jackpots were a $144M award after nine failed drawings, and the Wednesday jackpot of $1.6B after 19 consecutive failed drawings. All this adds up to less chance to win the Powerball jackpot combined with a rapid upswing in ticket purchases spurred by the optimization of the selling system online to promise another billion dollar jackpot around sooner than later.
Betsoft Gaming has announced the release of its newest slot game, 4 Seasons, which joins the ranks of Betsoft’s Slots3 collection of video slots. At the same time of the 4 Seasons release, Betsoft also launched the mobile version of Slots3 game, Barbary Coast. About 4 Seasons Betsoft’s newest slot game has 5 reels and 30 lines, and no, the title does not refer to the popular hotel chain, but rather, it refers to the lunar year and pays homage to the Chinese zodiac, with the 12 animal signs of the zodiac playing an important role. Special features include Lucky Golden Cat Wilds, Yin Yang Free Spins, and a shifting background that changes every 90 spins, as if entering a new season. Another exciting feature in 4 Seasons is the Seasonal Wheel, which bears the 12 signs of the zodiac, and turns every 30 spins, which simulates the passing of a month and marks that month’s animal as Golden, which means a 10x multiplier. The animals to the left and right of the Golden animal become Silver, which means they will be worth 5x the original value. Betsoft’s VIP of Sales and Marketing, Mark McKeown, commented, “4 Seasons is a remarkable video slot. With such innovative features and detailed 3D modeling, the game is certain to be a popular choice among today’s players...4 Seasons is a prime example of our work, proving that, once again, if you want the best in the business, you want Betsoft.” 4 Seasons will be available to play at Betsoft-powered casinos such as Rich Casino, Real Deal Bet Casino and Insta Casino. Betsoft’s new mobile slot, barbary Coast, will also be available on iOS, Android and Windows phone platforms. About Betsoft Gaming Betsoft Gaming is known in the iGaming industry as the leader of true 3D cinematic gaming. To date, their game library consists of over 180 games, including the Slots3 video slots series. Betsoft serves a wide range of clients, including some of the top gaming operators in the industry.
A study conducted by the Swedish consultancy firm Mediavision has found that the youth of Sweden prefer online gambling to the more traditional gambling that the older generation enjoys. Further differences show that young Swedes prefer electronic sports, online casinos and online poker, whereas older Swedes prefer lotteries and betting on horse racing. Sweden has a fairly high population of gamblers, with an estimated 40% of Swedes between the ages of 18 and 74 participating in some sort of real-money gambling on a monthly basis. Because of the huge potential of the Swedish market, gaming companies located outside of Sweden have increased their advertising and have been fairly successful, more so than companies actually located within Sweden. Current popular destinations for young Swedish gamblers include bet365 Casino, Unibet, and of course, Svea Casino, an online casino that caters specifically to the Swedish population. Svea Casino for Swedes Svea Casino offers games from top industry software providers, including BetSoft, NextGen, Net Entertainment, Microgaming and IGT. Games include slots, progressive slots, blackjack, baccarat, roulette and more, and can be played by download or Flash. Svea Casino also offers live-dealer games and mobile games, which can be played on smartphone devices and tablets. Online Gambling in Europe According to the European Commission, the online gambling market in the EU brings in approximately 10 billion EUR every year, making up 12% of the EU’s total gambling market income (which is about 85 billion EUR). Sweden is the third-largest country in the EU, and its gambling population undoubtedly contributes a nice portion to the EU's revenue. As part of the EU, Sweden must comply with the European Commission’s online gambling regulations. About Mediavision Mediavision is a Sweden-based consulting company that focuses on business development and strategy in the media sector. Launched in 1996, Mediavision has an excellent reputation of helping businesses navigate market analysis, environmental monitoring and business intelligence.
One by one, Manchester United missed all targets for this season and the FA Cup and Europa League are the only competitions in which they are still alive. In the Premier League, they sit in the fifth-place and have only theoretical chances of overtaking their city rivals. This is their last chance to close the gap and unless they defeat Arsenal at Old Trafford, their chances of securing a Champions League berth will vanish. Shrinking Injury List for Manchester Most teams would be awfully concerned about the prospect of missing six players, but Manchester United is actually celebrating. It’s been a while since they had so few players injured or suspended, not to mention that they are evenly scattered across all areas. Offensively they got their best players fit to play and this means a great deal since the hosts will be aiming for all three points. Securing one point on the road against Chelsea was regarded as good news but less than a week later Manchester United was defeated by Sunderland. They have played a record four games on the road this season and the return to Old Trafford should be marked with a victory over Arsenal. Tremendous Pressure on Arsenal Players The Gunners had their fair share of injuries this season and even though most players have returned to fitness, the starting formation is pretty much the same. The same footballers have spent a lot of time on the pitch and fatigue is a serious problem that could turn into an emergency. Arsenal is playing games in all competitions and the double legged round against Barcelona is truly frightening for the Londoners. Winning on the road against Manchester United would boost their morale, but the visitors can’t afford to throw everything they’ve got at the Red Devils. Risk-averse punters should take the cover off a 0:0 Asian Handicap to get reimbursed if the match ends undecided and enjoy even odds offered by bet365 Sports.
Boss Jurgen Klopp couldn’t change much for Liverpool and in spite of his efforts to make the team play a more offensive football, few goals were scored. Now that the former champions are not even within striking distance of the leading pack and have no chance to secure a European competition berth, a single trophy is up for grabs. Liverpool will try to win the Capital One Cup at Wembley Stadium against Manchester City. One Chance to Salvage the Season Liverpool lost a couple of key players over the last three years and the replacements were not good enough to make their absence go unnoticed. The team currently sits in the eighth place and the only real trophy within their reach is the Capital One Cup. That’s why this game is of critical importance for Liverpool and they’ll throw everything they’ve got at Manchester City. The double legged match against Augsburg didn’t cause new injuries and Klopp can rely on his best 11 players in the match against the 2014 champions. They didn’t play a match over the weekend and unlike their opponents who played a tough game in Kiev, their Europa League clash was far less intense. Bigger Fish to Fry for Manchester City Winning the Capital One Cup would represent an important milestone for Manchester City, but this is not their top priority. Their untimely elimination from the FA cup was hardly a surprise, since their manager chose to use reserves. Manchester City tries to win the Premier League and the Champions League and even though the road ahead is long, they are still in the race. Punters should resist the temptation of backing the favorites, because even though they have the better team on paper they lack motivation. Liverpool is the team to back and with Bet365 Sports offering odds of 7/10 on Liverpool to win or draw, the decision is as good as made.
Golden Riviera Casino chose not to wait for spring to arrive and has already added new slot machines to its impressive collection. The extensive assortment of games will now feature three more titles, as Dragon Dance, Bikini Party and Lucky Zodiac were released last month. More are expected to be introduced over the next few months, but even today players are provided with hours of entertainment. Here's a rundown of some of the new games available now. Celebrating the Chinese New Year Dragon Dance Slot was announced earlier this year and it was added just in time for players to enjoy it around the Chinese New Year. The five reel slot machine has potential winnings of up to 60,000 coins, and players can bet as little as 0.25. Even though there are more than 650 games at Golden Riviera Casino, all powered by Microgaming, this one is truly original and stands out from the crowd. Dream of Hot Summer Days Bikini Party Slot is the second slot machine to be added at Golden Riviera Casino and just as the name suggests, this game will appeal to those who dream of having some fun in the sun. Wild and scatter symbols can appear anywhere on the reels and trigger boosted payouts as well as free spins. The game has a high payout ratio and like all the titles available at this casino, it has the random number generator audited for fairness by eCOGRA. Get Mobile with Lucky Zodiac Most of the new games promoted by Golden Riviera Casino are compatible with mobile devices and Lucky Zodiac makes no exception. 12 cool animals are populating the reels and if you discover them in the right sequence, they will trigger some great prizes. It can be played on smartphones and tablets powered by various operating systems, so there shouldn’t be any compatibility issues.
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The biggest night in Hollywood begins tonight as the biggest stars in show business will walk the red carpet to see which motion pictures and actors will walk away with a coveted golden statue. The biggest questions on everyone's minds are, will Leonardo DiCaprio win his first ever Academy Award? And which of this year's hottest movies will take home the most hardware? Will Leo Get Lucky? This is Leonardo DiCaprio's fifth Oscar nomination, and incredibly, he has never won. He has however, never been in a movie like "Revenant" before. DiCaprio is nominated for Actor in a Leading Role for his depiction of a frontiersman that gets mauled by a bear during a fur trading expedition in the 1820's. He was incredible in this movie, but the problem is, so were, Bryan Cranston in Trumbo, Matt Damon in the Martian, Michael Fassbender in Steve Jobs, and Eddie Redmayne in the Danish Girl. Will the Revenant Clean house? Since the nominations were announced on January 14, the internet exploded with predictions about who will clean up. Fortunately for DiCaprio he was cast in the role of his life for the Revenant. This motion picture is nominated for twelve Academy Awards and it is expected to do very well. Not only DiCaprio is predicted to win for his role, but Tom Hardy has a shot for Best Supporting Actor in the same movie. If DiCaprio is upset it could be by Eddie Redmayne in the Danish Girl. Bet365 Sports has Leo as the obvious favorite at 1.010, but if Redmayne win, the UK sportsbook will pay out to the tune of 21.00. Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu, the director of the Revenant is also nominated for Best director and Winner Sports has posted odds at 1.111 for him to win. William Hill is also offering some attractive Oscars betting markets and their odds are a bit tighter for Best Motion Picture than the others. The Revenant is at 1.44, followed by Spotlight (3.50), The Big Short (7.00), Room (67.00), Mad Max: Fury Road (81.00), The Martian (101.00), Brooklyn (151.00) and Bridge of Spies (201.00). Underdog Bet The Academy Awards could mean a big payday for punters that place a pre-awards bet at one of the three top sportsbooks aforementioned. One of the bets that could be too sweet to give up is for Best Original Screenplay. The favorite to win is Spotlight, but since the nominations were announced, people have been outraged that there were no black actors nominated, and Straight Outta Compton could be the underdog winner. Both bet365 Sports and Winner Sports are at 34.00 for a Straight Outta Compton win, but William Hill is at 26.00. While betting at WillHill will get you $26 on every dollar bet, bet365 and Winner Sports will pay out $34. There are other categories that William Hill are far more attractive than the other two so a bit of research could be worth thousands of dollars, if you are already planning to make a wager. There are 24 categories with wagering opportunities available and the potential for profit is there, if you know your movies and follow your gut.
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