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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.
With the advent of smartphones, people have gotten used to having the ultimate convenience in the palms of their hands. Need to check a bank statement? Use your smartphone. Need directions? Use your smartphone. And just as smartphones have become our go-to information centers, they have also become our go-to entertainment centers. For instance, people who enjoy online gambling are turning to mobile casino sites in droves. But at the same time, if players have a bad mobile experience, they can just as easily leave the site and never return. Jumio, a leading ID credentials authentication company that helps businesses reduce fraud, meet regulations and increase revenue, recently conducted a study on the effect of poor mobile experience on the consumer. They discovered that despite the increase in mobile registration, casinos across the board are suffering from player abandonment, during both the registration and deposit process. A previous survey done by Jumio and Harris research in 2015 found that 1/4 of UK consumers who had attempted to open a gaming account had abandoned the attempt before completion. Moreover, player abandonment in 2015 cost UK gaming companies approximately £39 million. Why Does Player Abandonment Occur? One of the reasons for abandonment during the registration process is that it’s lengthy. Online casinos usually require lengthy registration processes in order to root out fraud, potential money launderers and to comply with regulations. And this lengthy registration process can sometimes drive away customers. Not only is the registration process daunting, but the deposit stage is also underachieving when it comes to customer retention, according to the report. The deposit stage has an even higher rate of abandonment than the registration stage, averaging 19% among operators. This is because the deposit stage is also lengthy, players are constantly being redirected and in some cases, such as the newly regulated online market in certain American states, credit card companies deny the transactions. Lengthy registration and deposit processes lead to player abandonment, as well as high churn rates, which is when players leave one site and go to another. Data from CRM specialist Optimove shows that 1 in 4 players churn within 14 days of their first deposit and 70% of the average operator’s player-base is inactive. Is There a Solution? Jumio claims that these issues can be resolved by implementing three changes: Optimizing the mobile experience for customers, using the most advanced technology in order to speed up loading times and awkward navigation, and of course, making the registration and deposit process easier and quicker. Now all that is left for online casinos to do is to implement these changes.
Virginia is making history as the first state to pass a bill to regulate fantasy football, basketball and baseball. The “Fantasy Contests Act” was signed into law by Governor Terry McAuliffe last week, setting a precedent for other states who have drafted bills but not yet made it into actual law. The requirements of the bill are as follows: Fantasy sports sites will need to pay an initial $50,000, ensure their players’ money is kept separate from operating funds, and report annual audits to Virginia’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for review. Spokesman Brian Coy commented on the bill, "This bill, which was passed by super majorities of both chambers, will empower Virginia to regulate this emerging industry and keep consumers safe from abuses.” Fantasy sports has come under fire in the past few months with a number of states calling for regulation, and even banning it, until regulations are passed. These states claim that there is no difference between daily fantasy sports and online gambling, the latter of which requires extensive regulations in order to be legalized. As of now, only three states in the US have legalized online gambling; but daily fantasy sports have been taking place across all borders, unregulated and unsupervised. But with the intense scrutiny that daily fantasy sports companies have come under, all that is changing. Nevada and New York have already banned daily fantasy sports until regulated; Wisconsin and Massachusetts have drafted bills to regulate it. While the above states are mainly focusing on daily fantasy sports, the law passed in Virginia does not mention the word “daily,” which means that it will cover not only the two big companies, DraftKings and FanDuel, but smaller companies that might not be able to pay the initial $50,000 requirement. On the bright side, the language of the bill is quite broad, which may pave the way for future forms of online gambling.
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