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From next Tuesday, March 15 to March 18, a four day racing extravaganza will take place in England that will attract fanatic horse racing enthusiasts and punters in droves; the Cheltenham Festival attracts millions of viewers from all over the world, and not necessarily only those with an interest in horse racing. History As the definitive horse race of the UK's National Hunt season, the Cheltenham Festival is second in total prize money in English horse-racing only to the legendary Grand National. Cheltenham Festival originated in 1860 as the two-day National Hunt Chase first held at Market Harborough. After an initial staging at Cheltenham in 1861, the event was subsequently held at multiple race courses simultaneously, until permanently re-settling some forty-odd years later into Cheltenham at the new Prestbury Park course. The event was coined the Cheltenham “festival” in 1907 by the Warwick Advertiser. Today, synchronized with St,. Patricks' Day, betting is now available on a full slate of twenty-seven race runs run over the course of the four day spectacle that the Cheltenham festival has evolved into. Gold Cup The climax of the festivities is the Gold Cup of Day 4, featuring Cheltenham's hottest and most anticipated race, the Timico Gold Cup Steeplechase. Established in 1924, the Gold Cup was originally a supporting race with the County Hurdle as the main event on the first day. Since then, the Gold Cup has morphed into a championship race that features the most dashing horses of the year. bet365 Has You Covered With the millions watching and millions of pounds being wagered, all developments regarding the respective conditions of the competing horses will be monitored closely in the days leading up to the renowned Cheltenham Roar. Leading UK sportsbook bet365 Sports will equip punters with a comprehensive odds sheet and horse guide as well as all updates to the extensive coverage and betting markets surrounding the racing field. To add to that, bet365 Sports has smart and worthy offers to enjoy a day at the races in Cheltenham; particularly standing out is the Channel 4/1 offer - punters get a risk free bet by backing a winner at 4/1 or more on a Channel 4 race (please take heed of the full T&C when applying for this offer). Big Competition this Year Unfortunately, defending champion Coneygree, the first novice to win the Gold Cup in only his fourth outing, will not be able to defend his title in the Timico Gold Cup Chase due to injury. This leaves the Gold Cup wide open for the remaining field of 21 competitors. Leading horse owner Willie Mullins has a number of potential Gold Cup runners in his stable including JLT Novice Chase champion Vautour, whose odds to win bet365 places at 4/1, Don Poli (11/2) and soft ground powerhouse Djakadam (5/1), all of whom are showing peak form so far his season. Among the rest of the field are popular horses coming on in 2016 such as Don Cossack (4/1), Many Clouds (25/1), and Sir Des Champs (66/1). Fresh off victories in the Betfair Chase and the King George VI Chase while eclipsing the Jockey Club Racecourses' £1-million bonus, Cue Card (5/1) certainly looks ready to challenge. Hennessy Gold Cup hero Smad Place (10/1), from Alan King's Wiltshire yard, and defending Crabbie's Grand National victor Many Clouds (25/1) appear to be peaking as well. Last year's third place finisher Road To Riches (16/1) is back and fully recovered from recent health issues. Last year's third place finisher will be looking to make up for the mere three-and-a-half lengths that separated him from Coneygree last year. Fun New Features As for Cheltenham spectators, new features they are sure to enjoy at the track include the £45 million Princess Royal Grandstand; the Crescent Walk-Way enclosure on the winners’ second tier doubling the volume of the cheers; additional seats in the pull up area; and drink ordering from the seats through a click and collect service via mobile device. Stay Smart Don't get overwhelmed by the lavish fanfare: effective horse-racing punts require timely information, especially in a multi-race extravaganza such as the Gold Cup. bet365 Sports will ensure you have all the news you need to make the wisest and most profitable wagers; with less than a week to go, it's time to start picking your choice. Enjoy the races and may the best horses win.
Both the Reds and Man U. are ready for their head-to-head battle in the first leg of the last-16. Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp knows just how big this match will be for his side and has even dubbed it, "the mother of all soccer games." Although the teams would most definitely rather be meeting in the Champions League, that boat has sailed and the Europa League competition is getting tighter by the week. Liverpool has won the Europa Cup on five occasions, while United have won three times. The Europa league is thought to not be as important as the Champions League, but with the caliber of teams in recent years, this competition is getting very exciting. Even United manager Louis van Gaal understands just how intense the Europa League can get and people that criticize their demotion therein are "living in the past." Liverpool Team NewsDaniel Sturridge, striker for the Reds is likely to make his return to Liverpool's starting lineup. Nathaniel Clyne will also be among the starters, as Jon Flanagan is not registered for play in the league. The Reds will have to do without midfielder James Milner, as he came down with an illness earlier this week. Man Utd. Team NewsManchester United will need to find a way to win at Anfield without Jesse Lingard, Adnan Januzai, Wayne Rooney, Ashley Young, Luke Shaw, Will Keane, Bastain Schweinsteiger and Phil Jones. They are strapped for players, but they will have the talented Antonio Valencia back in the lineup. Wagering Odds Manchester United is hurting and they are well behind in the odds to win tonight's game. Bet365 Sports has United at 4.00 to win the match, while Liverpool are favored to win at 2.10. There will be live in-play odds throughout the night at punters are recommended to make a pre-match bet and follow up with a few in-play markets in order to capitalize on larger profits.
The 1979 film Life of Brian has remained a cult favourite of comedy fans for more than three decades after it launched. Legendary comedy troupe Monty Python was behind the film that has since inspired a video slot that was created by Ash Gaming, which also developed a Spamalot slot. Now it’s time to shine the spotlight on what the Life of Brian slot has to offer. Authentic Visuals Life of Brian will appreciate the sight of genuine visuals from the film, with characters such as Pontius, Mr Cheeky, Brian’s Mum, and Brian himself all making an appearance. This creative decision gives Life of Brian real credibility. Slot Design Ash Gaming has maintained consistency with Spamalot by also building Life of Brian with five reels. Also important to mention is that this latest Monty Python slot has 30 fixed paylines. This inability to select individual paylines will mean that players have to think carefully about the value of their line bets, with a range of €0.01 to €10 accepted. 10 Different Bonuses Life of Brian is credited with having 10 different bonus features. At a glance, the most prominent bonus features are the Life of Brian Bonus and Wild Spaceship Re-spins. Players often have the freedom to choose the benefits that they receive, including various combinations of multipliers and free spins. Spamalot Jackpot Progressive jackpots always demand attention in slot games, and the same can be said for Life of Brian. In this case, the slot is connected to the same progressive jackpot as the one found in Ash Gaming’s Spamalot slot. Casinos with Life of Brian For those who want to experience the hilarity of Monty Python alongside potentially lucrative slot-based gameplay, bet365 Casino, William Hill Casino, and Ladbrokes Casino are three sites that currently have the Life of Brian slot.
Sporting Gijon made it to the Spanish first flight and the fans were ecstatic, but the odds are stacked against them this season. In order to survive for another year, they need to turn the ship around and unless they start earning points, the dream will be over. Defeating Malaga on the road is not going to be easy, given the hosts’ track record but this is the objective the visitors have for Friday night. No Victory in a Month February has been a terrible month for both teams, as both of them failed miserably in their attempts of securing three points. Malaga was the bigger disappointment due to the fact that they have a solid roster and the injury concerns were limited to a handful of players. While their performance was significantly better than the one of Sporting Gijon, they have split points on three occasions. Gijon was even worse and after losing three consecutive games, they sank back into the relegation area that they tried so hard to leave behind. The team has a very difficult schedule ahead, with games against other teams fighting in the nether area and the high profile match against Atletico Madrid. No Point in Splitting Points Malaga still has theoretical chances of securing a Europa League berth, but they trail the pack by 11 points. Time is quickly running out and they will need to take more chances upfront, despite having a very permeable defensive. Gijon can definitely relate to the hosts struggles, because their backline is in horrible form and a key defender will be missing after picking up a red card. With the defensive lines in shambles and two teams aiming for all three points, punters should bet on more than 2.5 goals to be scored at even odds offered by bet365 Sports.
The good news around the globe for revenues in 2015 continues. Denmark Strong This time, Denmark's figures are in, with the gambling sector showing an increase of 7.7% in 2015, with betting and casino gaming jumps driving growth. The Breakdown The preliminary figures from Danish regulator Spillemyndigheden indicate that total gross gambling revenue for 2015 reached DKK8.4 billion (€1.1 billion/$1.2 billion), more than doubling the entire growth for the previous three years. Between 2012 and 2014, growth was just 3.3%. The big jump in sports betting and online gambling was a full 21%, reaching DKK910 million in the final quarter of 2015. Online gambling showed a further increase of 14% to DKK2.03 billion over the course of the year, in a country where where online casinos such as Captain Cook's Casino, EU Casino and 888 Casino are popular. Online Casino Warming Trend The 25% jump in online casino revenue to DKK 350m marked the fourth consecutive quarter topping 20% growth. The growth rate for 2015 doubles the average quarterly growth of around 10% in 2014. One Drop The only drop was in online poker revenue, which continued a dipping trend, falling slightly year-on-year in 2015 to DKK165. The figure was a good 25% less than 2012, the year of the launch of the regulated gambling market in Denmark. Land-Based As far as land-based performance, a 6% Q4 drop-off at the country's seven licensed casinos to DKK80m in Q4 did not the yearly totals too badly, with the final tally for 2015 rose still safely up almost 5% to DKK340m. Betting was the largest Q4 gainer, jumping 32% to DKK 560m. Worldwide Growth The significant growth in licensed online gambling operator revenue has to be the most telling message in these figures. The continuing trend of worldwide signs of growth for 2015 across all regulated markets clearly indicates that effective adaptation is indeed taking place.
Real Sociedad looked capable of challenging the teams currently sitting on Europa League places after winning plenty of games in February. They failed to win any of the last three games and allowed a combined five goals over the span while scoring just two and their objective is now in danger. A victory over Celta Vigo will get them back on track, but securing the points on the road is terribly difficult. Eight Players Missing for Real Sociedad Home pitch advantage is essential for Real Sociedad and most of the points were picked up at home this season. On the road, the team focused mainly on keeping clean sheets and preventing opponents from scoring in the first half, something that they were only marginally successful at achieving. Under normal circumstances, the visitors will pose serious problems to Celta Vigo, a team that tends to allow plenty of goals if kept under pressure. The problem is that Real Sociedad will be playing without eight of its key players, including three essential strikers. This will make it more difficult for them to send an avalanche of shots at the opposing goalkeeper and their effectiveness in front of the goal is pretty low. A Humiliating Defeat for Celta Vigo The hosts come after a heartbreaking defeat in Madrid against Real despite the fact that they played pretty well during the first 45 minutes. Both teams had multiple scoring opportunities, but in the second half the visitors were utterly crushed and allowed six unanswered goals. The fans were extremely frustrated by that defeat and the only way of helping them forget is by delivering all three points against Real Sociedad. With the visitors missing so many players, including their most prolific strikers, this is not a bridge too far and odds of 11/10 offered by bet365 Sports make it worth backing the hosts.
New Jersey’s online gambling consumer protection measures have been receiving applause recently, due to the fact that they have surpassed the consumer protection of land-based casinos in the Garden State. Since online gambling was legalized in New Jersey in 2013, the state has taken painstaking measures to ensure that consumers remain protected. As a new industry out to prove itself, this was especially important to iGaming supporters. Thus their consumer protection measures included blocking underage gambling, out-of-state gambling and preventing casinos from sending marketing material to residents who choose to self-exclude themselves. In some instances, when marketing ethics were breached, the online casinos paid heavily. For example, in November 2014, Caesars Interactive was slapped with a $10,000 fine because the casino sent marketing materials to 250 self-excluded New Jersey residents. No Underage Gambling Despite the marketing breach, there have been zero documented cases of underage gambling, out-of-state gambling and self-excluded players gaining access to gambling sites in New Jersey. On the other hand, since online gambling was established, New Jersey’s land-based casinos have seen three cases of underaged gambling or drinking and two cases of self-excluded gamblers being allowed to gamble. Adelson’s Weak Argument Sheldon Adelson, the notorious casino magnate and anti-online gambling lobbyist, has claimed that online casinos are unable to offer adequate consumer protection; however, New Jersey’s track record shows the exact opposite. It shows that whereas land-based casinos have time and time again experienced breaches in security and consumer protection, the same thing has not happened once in the two years that online gambling was established in New Jersey. (Coincidentally, Adelson’s Sands Bethlehem casino was fined $36,000 in 2016 for three instances of underage gambling - that’s three instances in less than one month.) New Jersey’s success at protecting its consumers is encouraging to other states that are considering legalizing online gambling, and it is also a reality check for naysayers who think that the industry cannot be regulated.
Swedish online slot machine and roulette manufacturer NetEnt is moving boldly in pursuit of an ambitious goal of doubling its global market share to 30 percent. Main Contingency A lot of these plans hedge on expansion into a fully regulated US market, where only three states are currently regulated: for now. Current Expansion With high-powered casinos such as 777, SlotJoint, and 10Bet already on its roster, NetEnt recently signed new contracts with casino operators in the United States, Britain and Spain,. With online game production continuously expanding, NetEnt's results are an increase in earnings of over 50 percent last year, doubling share price to push market value into the $2 billion neighborhood. Eriksson Candid In an interview with Reuter's Mia Shanley, NetEnt CEO Per Eriksson explained that with an approximate 30 percent market share in Europe, "we still have big growth potential in Europe” with the European market still with “70 percent to take” as well “the U.S. waiting for us.” Elements of Growth Eriksson identified three key elements in driving growth: mobile phone gaming, state lotteries and placement of digital game ports inside physical casinos to increase revenues. US Value Now NetEnt just needs more places to expand into. According to industry forecaster H2 Gambling Capital, a fully regulated US market would be worth $8 billion in revenues. NetEnt is one of a number of gambling companies who are betting that will happen.After signing most of the major operators in New Jersey, NetEnt is banking that Pennsylvania will be next. Eriksson believes this will set off a domino affect amongst states on America's East Coast. Challenges Internal challenges to growth include new offices and new product development costs. External challenges NetEnt is preparing for include higher taxes and the added responsibility of prevention of addiction via online technology. Per-spective Amid the inevitable opposition to online gambling, Eriksson maintains a sunny disposition: "I feel it's a little bit like rock-n-roll in the 50s, when people said it will destroy everything," he said. "But it's here to stay."
On Thursday March 17, the Betting Trends Forum will take place in Moscow and will cover the most important topics regarding the online gambling industry meant to increase the revenue in the Russian Federation. The event is organized by Smile-Expo and it will have several expert speakers from big operators presenting the current landscape as well as the potential for the future. Changing regulations The Russian Federation Government Regulation has amended a federal law in 2015 and made initiatives to help increase the online betting industry across the country. This includes increased freedom for advertising sporting events and launching new options on the internet. However, many questions remained unanswered when the new laws were passed in May 2015 and it is with the Betting Trends Forum that interested parties are looking to get their answers. This topic is so big that it deserves the attention of an entire event and Smile-Expo has it covered. Betting operators have been invited to attend along with Russian Federation authorities for a forum that will clear everything up and set the tone for the entire year. Topics for the day While the event will only last one day, it will be packed with talks and discussions from the invited speakers. The forum will start with the legislative regulation of the betting market and continue with topics like gambling advertising, foreign market, marketing tools, mobile applications, daily fantasy sports and e-sports. Notable speakers include Mariya Lepschikova, Roman Lalayan, Yuliya Nemtseva, Alexey Tkachuk and Artur Petrosyan. Some of the biggest operators in Russia will be represented at the Betting Trends Forum 2016 and the event is expected to be very successful given its main topics that are of major interest at this time. Tickets for the conference can be purchased from the official website and it is possible to get in touch with the team for additional questions.
Sevilla is a curiosity for football experts and fans alike, as the multiple Europa League winner is still chasing its first victory on the road. Their inability to defeat even the worst Spanish teams is puzzling on many levels, but they are a force to be reckoned with when they play at home. Villarreal is fully aware of the strength of its opponents, but it has a couple of aces up its sleeves and won’t hesitate to play them. The First Defeat in Three Months Villarreal was firing on all cylinders and won five consecutive games at home, while splitting points on the road in most cases. They advanced to the next stage of Europa League after eliminating Napoli, one of the top favorites. Nobody could’ve predicted their complete meltdown at home against Las Palmas, a team that is struggling to avoid relegation. Fatigue could be blamed for their subpar performance, but this makes little difference and the team needs to put that defeat behind it. The best way to fire back would be to win on the road against Sevilla and they’ve got the instruments needed to succeed. Even though four players are missing, they are evenly distributed among all departments and their absence should go unnoticed. No Draw for Sevilla at Home In addition to being the only team yet to win a game on the road, Sevilla is also the only Spanish squad that hasn’t ended the game undecided at home. The first 11 was used so often in many competitions that it is not surprising that injuries are piling up quickly. The difficult match against Basel in Europa League further amplifies the pressure on their shoulders and is worth highlighting the fact that they won just once in the last five games. It’s hard to go against Sevilla when it has home pitch advantage, but Villarreal is priced at odds of 6/5 by bet365 Sports to win or draw.
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