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Online gamblers residing in the European Union and playing at EU-based casinos were thrilled to hear that the European Online Dispute Resolution platform is operational. Starting on February 15, 2016, the ODR will be catering for EU-based players who play at EU-based brands. The ODR Platform Now up and Running The UK gambling commission advised online businesses to provide signposts to the European Online Dispute Resolution platform starting from February 15. The original launch date was delayed from January 9, and now after a delay the service is up and running. Online gambling sites are also supposed to inform members of ODR's existence and the possibility of using the service to resolve any disputes. The local ADR provider can be a more convenient alternative for consumers who reside in the same EU member state, but it still refreshing to have the European Online Dispute Resolution. An Important Milestone for Online Gambling The European Online Dispute Resolution platform was aimed at helping consumers, but will also benefit law-abiding players at online casinos and similar gambling sites. Brands can use the opportunity to showcase their willingness to run a transparent business and will proudly display the ODR sign on the website. The implementation of the EU Directive on Alternative Dispute Resolution will bolster the clients’ confidence, but most disputes will be solved directly by the casino. In the worst-case scenario, players will be able to use the ODR platform to file, handle and respond to disputes with a neutral third-party. Reference Point for Brands Catering to EU players Several leading brands such as 10Bet Casino, 888 Casino, bgo Casino, William Hill Casino, Gala Casino refer players to ODR for any unresolved complaints, as well as other EU brands which must do so according to EU standards. The European Online Dispute Resolution is supposed to act as a solution of last resort, when the treatment by the casino is non-satisfactory.
The Hot Spurs are within one win of the lead in the Premier League. After Leicester was held to a draw last night against West Brom, Tottenham has a window of opportunity that could change the remainder of the season. With only 11 games left in the 2015/16 Premier League season the top of the table could not be anymore shocking. There is no Manchester United, no Chelsea, Man. City is ten points back and Arsenal don't look like they have what it takes to catch up either. Leicester and Tottenham are the favorites to finish the season in first and second position, which team makes it to top spot is still a big question. Team Scope West Ham are in sixth position in the league, and they have are unbeaten at Boleyn Ground. The problem is that they have only won three of their last 17 meetings against the Spurs, and with the way that Tottenham is playing right now, West Ham needs to make some magic in order to win or draw tonight. The home side will need to find a way to win without key players like Sam Bryam (suspended), Winston Reid, James Tomkins, Joey O'Brien and Enner Valencia; all out with injuries. Taking over top spot in the Premier League is on the minds of every player and fan of the Hot Spurs. For the first time in 55 years, they have a serious chance to win the league. Tottenham is on par to win seven consecutive league matches, which would be a first in 49 years. They have not lost a single match in their last 12 away games, and Boleyn Ground does not scare Mauricio Pochettino's side. Premier League Betting Tottenham are favorites to win tonight, as posted by bet365 Sports at 2.00, while West Ham is at 4.00. A draw is very tempting at 3.60 and it could be the wager that makes punters lucrative cash, if combined with live in-play bets throughout the match.
Roulettes are among the most popular games in online casinos, similar to their brick & mortar counterparts, so it is only natural that many players seek the thrill of roulette in the live online casino experience, but there's more than meets the eye about live roulettes. This important issue was brought up lately at the forums of the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association (GPWA), one of the major online gambling affiliate destinations, and it is worth a closer look, because appearances can be deceiving, to say the least. Live Roulettes - More than Meets the Eye! The gist of it - when online casinos advertise their roulette games as live ones, not all necessarily mean that players will be playing in a roulette table with actual live real dealers, or a roulette table whose outcomes are not decided by some kind of algorithm. There are online casinos that create the illusion of live roulette when in fact players are actually competing against a Random Number Generator (RNG), or other instances of what can flare up the debate about the definition of the word “live”. By having their games audited by independent companies, online casinos try to convince players that RNG roulette games among other games are perfectly safe, but as in many other aspects of life, gaming and online casinos alike, there's a grey zone here as well. Some online gambling establishments come up with various ways and tricks to persuade players that their live dealer roulettes are indeed live, while the players cannot know for certain that the game is indeed 100% kosher. Automatic Roulettes, Reality and Imagination The logical definition of live roulette is that the action unfolds in real-time and there are no outside factors influencing the outcome of each spin; humanity has invented interesting takes on this idea. Automatic live roulettes are interesting hybrids because there is no actual human spinning the wheel. One of the main points of the debate is about the authenticity of these roulettes - it asks the question: Do they really exist, or are they merely graphics - very advanced graphics at that? The graphics are usually life-like, the sound is realistic and the smooth movement can make players feel like they are next to the wheel, waiting for the ball to land on the lucky number. There are online casinos that advertise their roulette games as live roulette and don't take care to make this important distinction, to clarify if the game is carried out with a human touch or without it. Happy people don’t doubt anything, but disgruntled ones are easily startled and the last thing you need during a losing streak is to doubt the fairness of the game. Slingshot Roulette vs Real Dealer Roulette There are online casinos that specifically use slingshot roulettes. The game is fully automatic and the roulette wheel is filmed in professional production studios, so players can watch everything in real-time. Advanced laser sensors send the ball in motion, while colorful lights indicate the time remaining before betting is closed. The GPWA discussion shed some important light on these games - as players can't always tell for 100% that the roulette is indeed a slingshot roulette or another type of auto-roulette - a "live auto roulette" can be nothing but an animated RNG, as one member remarked. The advantage of playing with real dealers is that you don’t have to deal with RNG or any contraptions that could be manipulated to affect the outcome, slingshot roulette included. At the same time, the live dealers are approachable, fluent in English and have a friendly demeanor that makes it a pleasure to interact with them. It is as close as roulette fans can get to enjoying the thrills of brick-and-mortar casinos, without forsaking the comfort of their home. bet365 Casino, All Slots Casino and Unibet Casino are some of the gambling operators offering authentic live roulette games. The Bottom Line The industry's best online casinos usually choose to work with leading software developers such as Playtech, NetEnt, Microgaming and other known names, who aside for having their random number generator inspected for fairness by independent auditors, also offer platforms of real live dealer games without any machines - strictly croupiers who operate the games in front of a camera. While there is nothing evil about RNG roulette and different types of automatic roulettes, players have the right to choose real live dealer roulette and select online casinos that offer this option in order to receive the actual, real live dealer experience. At the end of the day, it is up to the players to choose, and if they do their homework regarding live dealers, they will end up making the right choice.
The online casino industry is extremely competitive and operators who can’t make the necessary adjustments lose their dominant position. The worst-case scenario is for gambling operators to close all their activity and this is exactly what Duel 5, Lucky Balls and Casino Broceliande will be doing. Shutdown Next Week It is customary for online casinos to change their products, because even if you are on the right track you will get ran over if you just sit there. Sometimes, not even the best efforts and bold moves produce the desired results and closure is the only option. Sad as it is, the market regulates itself and just as online casinos close their doors, new operators step into the spotlight. Duel 5, Lucky Balls and Casino Broceliande are three of the casinos that will bid players farewell on Thursday, 10 March 2016. They’ve been around for quite a while and their services were appreciated by existing members, but this is the final chapter in their saga. All of them were safe havens for slot machine enthusiasts, who could enjoy classic and modern titles, including games carrying progressive jackpots. Cash out Before Closure Date Duel 5, Lucky Balls and Casino Broceliande will exit the gambling stage next Thursday, but they do it in an elegant way. Players will recuperate the funds they still have in their online accounts and should operate cash outs before next Thursday. It goes without saying that players should refrain from getting their money tied up in bets that would expire after the deadline. Customer support is available to provide counsel to existing players and their specialists can help them find out the most convenient solution for operating the withdrawal. Savvy gamblers will have no problem in finding alternatives, as there are plenty of successful online casinos out there welcoming them with open arms.
Prominent online casino software developer Microgaming has further expanded its game offering, having released two new games on March 2nd: SunTide and Wild Orient. Players will be able to access these through their desktop and mobile platforms. Let's take a closer look at the new games and what they offer. SunTide Slot SunTide will deliver a taste of old-school slot machine style, given the game’s use of bar, 7, cherries, watermelons, and various other fruits as symbols. The challenge will be for players to land winning combinations in sequence on the slot’s five-reel by three-row interface. Players should expect a potentially low-cost experience on a slot with an affordable nine paylines to cover. And rather than include traditional wild symbols, Microgaming has chosen to use an expanding wild on the third reel instead. The final feature comes when players land three scatter symbols to trigger 15 free spins. Wild Orient Slot In comparison, Wild Orient has a slightly more sophisticated visual style, which is vital in supporting an adventure set in a lush Chinese jungle filled with majestic tigers, pandas, and monkeys roaming around in the background – each will also feature as in-game symbols. Microgaming has also packed this five-reel by three-row slot with 243 ways to win, so players will not be short on chances to win. And when they do, there will be the opportunity to gamble winnings with a reel spin. Bigger winnings can equate to larger winnings in this optional side-game. Wild Orient shares a key similarity to SunTide in that it also triggers 15 free spins with three scatter symbols. At this stage of the game, each and every win will be treated to a 3x multiplier. The new games will be available at online casinos powered by Microgaming, names the likes of 7 Sultans Casino, Gaming Club Casino, Royal Vegas Casino and others.
Steph Curry hurt his ankle against the Thunder last Sunday. That game was one of the most action-packed NBA games this season, and Curry buried a 3-point shot from 37 feet out to win the game in overtime, as the clock ran out. The MVP sat out against Hawks on Wednesday, and chances are, he will sit out again tonight, which mean the rest of the stellar Warriors’ team would will need to find a way to beat the Thunder without him. The Warriors have a chance to tie the Bulls’ 90’s record for most home wins in a row, so there is more on the line than ever. Curry has scored 40+ points in his last three straight games. He also tied the single-game-3-point-record with 12 three-point baskets against the Thunder. Having Curry on the floor is the biggest boost that any team could ever ask for and he is eager to get back to playing, but not at the risk of creating a bigger injury. The problem is that Andre Iguodala is also questionable for tonight, but fortunate for head coach Steve Kerr, Curry is more likely to play tonight. Steve Kerr was a central part of the 1995-96 Bulls team that won 44 wins at home, shooting 56 percent from beyond the 3-point arc, and although the team does not really care about the record, it would be an incredible achievement for Kerr. "I said, 'How many home wins in a row is that?' And everybody had a blank stare on their face, so our guys have no clue how many we've won in a row," he related. "It's a source of pride controlling our own floor. We've done an incredible job of that since last year." If Golden State beats the Thunder tonight, they would ultimately sweep the best-of-three series. NBA Live Betting There are a number of wagering props bets available for all NBA games this season at bet365 Sports. The most popular bets are outright winner, over/under and point spread, but bet365 also offers exciting live in-play markets throughout the game.
New Zealand’s government has released financial figures that show an increase in gambling revenues for all almost every sector of the industry. The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) revealed an overall increase of 1.2% to $2.09 billion for the 2014/15 fiscal year. For that year, lottery was the only sector that did not increase in revenue. Looking back over the past six years, the DIA showed that the gambling industry typically generates in the region of $2 billion a year. And this makes the rise in revenue all the more significant when it is revealed that lottery revenue fell dramatically by 10% when it slumped to $894 million. Success for NZ Racing Board One of the key success stories was for the New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB), which has previously spoken of concern that global remote gaming operators might eat into the industry’s profitability. Nevertheless, the NZRB managed to generate $325 million in 2014/15, representing a significant 5% increase. This was the fourth-straight year in which the NZRB managed to increase its share of New Zealand gambling revenue. A catalyst in this success has been the NZRB’s commitment to improving online accessibility. In making that happen, the NZRB released an app entitled TAB, which allows for customers to engage in sports betting by using their smartphone or tablet. Casino Performance Improves New Zealand casinos also managed to deliver growth in 2014/15, which was a positive, as the sector had declined in the previous fiscal year. This time, however, they managed to increase revenue by 8.5% to hit $486 million. In the current fiscal year, casino revenue could be boosted by increased activity in the online gaming sector. New Zealanders have already shown a proven desire for sports betting apps, and that could transition to casino sites. Current operators in the sector include names like 10bet, Jackpot City, and Platinum Play to name a few.
Habanero Systems will continue its productive start to 2016 by launching a fourth slot game in the form of Fa Cai Shen, a Chinese-themed experience that will be available at Habanero-powered casinos. At this time, details are hard to come by on this slot game that is named after the Chinese God of Fortune. That being said, the software provider has chosen to reveal that Fa Cai Shen will be a slot game that features five reels by three rows, which combine to enable players to activate up to 28 paylines. During the base game, players have the chance to double their winnings by playing an optional side-game. And then Fa Cai Shen also features a special round of bonus spins, at which point the Chinese God of Fortune is guaranteed to land twice as an expanded wild symbol. Habanero Rising in 2016 Fa Cai Shen will be the fourth of Habanero’s 2016 slots to be designed using HTML5 technology, meaning that all of them will be accessible across various browsers on multiple devices, with examples including Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Habanero’s other new slots to release in 2016 are Bombs Away, Dragon’s Throne, and Ruffled Up. Those new additions mean that Habanero now has close to 70 video slots, not to mention seven table games and 10 video poker titles. At present, Habanero is working with more than 20 online casino operators and can provide linguistic coverage for up to 15 languages. From the current Habanero casinos, players will be most familiar with known brands the likes of 32Red Casino, Gala Casino, and Winner Casino to name a few. Those online casino sites have been able to integrate Habanero games alongside their existing content in order to give players an even larger gaming library to access. And now the Fa Cai Shen slot will be added to the mix.
AS Roma is on the verge of being eliminated from the Champions League, as the Italian team lost the first leg against Real Madrid. Only a miracle can save them, but while their hopes of advancing to the next round are slim to none, they could return to the European flagship competition next year. What they need to do right now is to defeat Fiorentina and close the gap separating them from the leaders. Fiorentina Tries to Overtake AS Roma Currently the two teams are tied for the third-place, with the squad from the nation’s capital having a better goal average. This is hardly enough to keep them safe and they need to win more back-to-back games to retain their position on the podium. Meanwhile, Fiorentina will be chasing another elusive victory on the road, after defeating Atalanta two weeks ago. The most recent match against Napoli started a promising fashion but after scoring an early goal, they allowed the visitors to tie the score. Their inability to defend narrow margin leads has plagued Fiorentina throughout the season and will pose real challenges ahead of this fixture. Serie a Is a Priority for AS Roma Now that the odds of making the quarterfinals of the Champions League are crushing, As Roma can focus entirely on the domestic championship. They are making significant progress and recent results suggest that the Italians are throwing everything they’ve got at domestic rivals. One of the positives is that all the players that usually feature in the starting formation are fit to play and with the first 11, AS Roma has won six games in a row. Even more impressive is the fact that they managed to score an average of three goals per match over the span. Under these circumstances, it is worth taking the even odds offered by bet365 Sports and backing the home side to prevail.
Yggdrasil Gaming’s newest slot game, Golden Fish Tank, has just hit the market. Golden Fish Tank is a simple slot, perfect for newbies or players who want a break from complicated slots with loads of special features that make their heads spin. Golden Fish Tank does include special features, but the tone of the game is mellow, perfect for anyone who wants to relax and enjoy colorful aquatic scenery. About the Game Golden Fish Tank is a 5-reel, 3-row, 20-payline slot with a maximum jackpot of 34,000. The setting of the game is a fish tank, as the title implies, and the background is blue with lots of lively colors. Of course, various types of fish grace the reels. Special Features The Free Spins feature is the main feature of the game, and it can be triggered when three or more scatter symbols appear on the real. The scatter symbols have gold fish on them and the words “Free Spins” at the bottom. Three scatters will grant the player six free games and three features. Four scatters will grant the player eight free games and four features. Five scatters will reward the player with 10 free spins and five features. When players use the Golden Bet, they will get one additional feature for the free spins, and it will add an extra 20% to the wager. Golden Fish Tank also includes wilds, super-stacked wilds and multipliers. Golden Fish Tank can be played at Yggdrasil Gaming casinos such as Cherry Casino, Vera and John Casino and Video Slots Casino. About Yggdrasil Gaming Yggdrasil Gaming is a relatively new online gaming provider, but it already has an impressive portfolio of online and mobile casino games. Yggdrasil was awarded Software Rising Star at the EGR B2B Awards in 2015, as well as iGaming Software Supplier at the 2016 International Gaming Awards.
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