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The Danish-based Tivoli Casino has announced that it will cease its international Tivolicasino.com operations. In an e-mail communication from Tivoli Casino General Manager Martin Lerby, Tivoli Casino's international com site was announced to cease operating during April 2016; the exact date has yet to be announced but should be communicated in the earliest opportunity. As it reads: "It is with regret we must inform you that Tivolicasino.com will cease operations during April 2016. The exact date will soon be finalised and communicated to you at the earliest opportunity. As we are committed to close down in a controlled and professional way, you can be rest assured that you will be paid all affiliate commissions due on your players referred, for the entire time that Tivolicasino.com remains live." Danish Operation Remains While Tivoli's international operation ceases, the casino's .dk brand remains untouched and unaffected by the business change. One of Tivoli Casino's strongest drawing points are its affiliation to the world famous Tivoli Gardens amusement park located in the center of Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, having been in operation since 1843. Tivoli Casino's managing company is a subsidiary of the Tivoli amusement park. 2012 saw the launch of Tivoli's Danish facing online casino for players from Denmark, and in June 2014 the brand expanded to offer its services to players worldwide, launching an international site with software from prominent developers such as NetEnt, Microgaming and Play'n GO. As of today, the international Tivoli Casino operates on licenses from the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority. In a Stock exchange announcement, Tivoli's Commercial Director Elisabeth Miltion Hemmingsen explained: "Tivoli rapidly built up a significant market position for its Danish online casino. It was therefore natural to attempt to extend this Danish success story by establishing an international online casino. However, Tivoli's international online casino has not achieved the desired results. For instance, the deficit has been larger than expected since the start, and consequently, the international casino will now be closed and instead the resources will be focused on the Danish online casino."
No it is not yet time for the Olympics or another international sporting event, rather a NHL highlight match-up between the capital of the United States (Washington) and the capital of Canada (Ottawa) hockey teams facing off at Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata, Ontario. Tonight is a really big night for the US-based Capitals, as they have yet another chance to secure first place in the Metropolitan Division, after already being the first NHL team to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Led by the best Forward in the NHL, Alex Ovechkin, the Capitals are on a tear, already with 107 points and a total of 51 wins so far this season. The Capitals have already defeated the Senators twice this season, both times at Verizon Center. The Capitals failed to qualify for top spot in the Metropolitan, after losing a big game to the Penguins 6-2 on Sunday. Goalie Braden Holtby remains just five wins back of tying Martin Brodeur's win record of 48 in a single season, but he was pulled in the third period against the Penguins. The Senators will stay with the same lines that they played against the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. The team shutout the Canadiens 5-0 and scored three shorthanded goals. The Senators remain in the race for a playoff spot, but their chances are slim and they must start a winning streak tonight, and take that momentum with them in the last few games of the regular season. Having big games from Forward Alex Chiasson, (goals in back-to-back games), Forwards Mika Zibanejad and Mike Hoffman (both four game point streaks), is a must. The Senators must beat the Capitals, which is very possible, as the Caps have already qualified for the playoffs. NHL Live Betting The Senators are a few points back from the Capitals, as listed by bet365 Sports. Punters have a great selection of pre-game and live in play bets to choose from like Point Spread, Over/Under and more.
The two biggest fantasy sports sites in America voluntarily agreed to stop taking bets in New York, and will wait possibly through the entirety of the professional baseball season for lawmakers to complete deliberations on formal legalization of online fantasy sports in the state. The Deal Announced by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Monday, DraftKings and FanDuel have agreed to stop taking bets from users with New York IP addresses and withdraw their New York clients' balances within seven days of being asked to do so. If the legislation does not pass in New York's state capitol of Albany, a state appeals court will take up the case for the September term. This moves the dispute from the courts to the legislature, where DraftKings and FanDuel believe that a state Constitutional vote regulating fantasy sports could pass by mid-May. Remaining Legal Dispute Nonetheless, the creation of a general state regulation model will not get DraftKings and FanDuel off the hook from Schneiderman's allegations of false advertising and consumer fraud, levied in response to the companies flooding the internet, television, and radio with advertising at the start of the 2015 NFL season. The Controversy With users paying entry fees to draft teams from a common pool online before the players perform and produce the statistics that determine the fantasy winner, DraftKings and FanDuel market their contests as games of skill, not chance (the category into which sports betting or gambling would fall). Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers currently voluntarily and enthusiastically participate. The rules and risks remain relatively simple and certainly straightforward. The Online Gambling Issue The debate revolves around whether fantasy sports constitute gambling or not, because there is no law allowing gambling nor treating the issue of online gambling in New York. The Fantasy Sports Issue The fantasy issue specifically constitutes a debate over whether participation in pay-in fantasy leagues constitutes sports betting. The legislative vote will remove the relevance of the passionate and diverse individual perspectives out there by defining the activity that is legally permissible.
Malaysia deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zhaid Hamidi recently announced that he would use the government’s next cabinet meeting as an opportunity to establish a parliamentary caucus to address online gambling. Despite never introducing laws to govern online gambling, the Malaysian government considers the act to be illegal and intends to introduce legislation to clarify the situation. At present, Malaysia is working with the Common Gaming House Act 1953, which was last revised in 1983. Preventative and punitive penalties Moving forward, it appears that remote gambling operators might have to prepare for an exit from the Malaysian market after Zhaid said the act had to be amended to include “preventative and punitive” penalties for online gamblers. To limit online gambling, Zahid spoke of a need for action against internet cafés where players can go for access to the web. Thus far, many of the cafés have managed to avoid reprisals from the authorities by maintaining CCTV and having street informants who can deliver warnings before police arrive. Currently, the gambling outlets fall foul of the law by not operating within the purview of their business licences. This is because the owners make adjustments to their computers and internet equipment to allow for patrons to access online gambling sites from around the world. Change is coming Zahid also explained that the government was training specialist policeman who would serve as anti-gambling experts tasked with bringing down online gambling in Malaysia. For the moment, however, Malaysia is still functioning with out-dated online gambling legislation that is not designed for the modern world. The news from Malaysia makes no mention of a need to regulate the market to generate revenue from remote gambling operators. Instead, Zahid’s announcement is a clear statement that online gambling in any form will soon be outlawed in Malaysia and that operators should stop serving the market.
Leo Vegas opened shop in 2012 and over these four years, it set important milestones, culminating with the listing on Nasdaq First North Premier. The online casino is aimed at recreational players and provides them with the means to play all their favorite games on smartphones and tablets. Net Entertainment, Microgaming, IGT, Bally, Nextgen and Evolution Gaming are the leading software developers powering their mobile friendly casino games. A User-Friendly Casino for Mobile Gamblers Leo Vegas has emerged as one of the fastest-growing online casinos in Europe, serving customers from all over the continent. Created in Sweden and licensed in Malta, it still has a healthy community of Swedish players, which explains the enthusiasm for their most recent move. The fact that the casino will start trading on Nasdaq First North Premier in Stockholm confirms the progress made over the years. Speaking of which, Leo Vegas was the proud recipient of multiple prizes, including the coveted Mobile Casino Product of the Year award secured in 2014. Now the online casino joins an exclusive group of companies trading on Nasdaq’s markets. They are well prepared for this new expansion and will work closely with Avanza Bank AB, as the financial institution will assist them with trading. Plenty of Room to Grow The founders of the online casino expressed their satisfaction for Leo Vegas’ recent achievement and are optimistic about what the future will bring. Gustaf Hagman and Robin Ramm-Ericson expect the online casino market to keep growing at an accelerated pace, with mobile gambling spearheading the growth. Leo Vegas offers a quality product that was already embraced with open arms by casino players who use mobile gadgets for gambling purposes. By using cutting-edge technology and constantly improving the mobile gaming experience, the online casino hopes to dominate the market for the years to come.
Earlier this month, a new partnership has been struck by premium gaming solution provider World Match, and Dalla Pria Entertainment Group. The Deal The agreement, signed with Dalla subsidiary Games Farm, is for exclusive online distribution of World Match's most popular Video Slot cabinets' titles. Dalla Pria Entertainment Group, which made its name in leading the Italian market of arcade video games and amusement games since 1954, now intends to enhance its offerings with new online versions of Slot Machines soon to be released to World Match's customers. The first batch of games to be released includes many branded slots from Games Farm, Pria's software division. Subsequent titles will be released shortly thereafter, in a collaboration between the two companies harnessing World Match's high production capacity. World Match Role World Match provides expertise in the online gaming industry field to the biggest .IT operators to facilitate market penetration in multiple European countries. World Match Executive Director Andrea Boratto explained that the partnership with Dalla Pria Entertainment Group gives the company the opportunity to offer customers a slate of game titles that have already popular in the land-based market. Boratto further explained that synergy between online and land-based is an essential business strategy which will lead to an increase in commercial agreements with the land-based markets operators. Games Farm Subsidiary Games Farm President Claudio Dalla Pria complemented the professionalism, know-how and penetration of World Match into the Italian and international online markets to facilitate the convergence between online and land-based markets. High Performing Hardware Incoming Dalla Pria further promised a new high-performing hardware that his company is almost finished developing tailored to remote AWP's that match the quality of online games. AWP technology is something to watch in the days, weeks and months ahead as it has the potential to duplicate the quality of the online gaming experience without having to go online to play.
In June 2015 Amaya acquired PokerStars for a record amount of nearly $5 billion USD and since then its stock surged to new highs. The unexpected news of founder and CEO, David Baazov being charged by Quebec's Financial Securities Regulator with insider trading caused the stock price to drop by 18%. This could be the least of David’s concerns if the charges stick, as he could end up serving time behind bars. Stock Holders Shocked by the Charges Apparently nobody expected David Baazov and other big players to be charged with insider trading, but Amaya was the most affected company. The AMF broke the news and told the media that the charges are related to the manipulation of stock prices over a period of one year, starting on December 2013. Benjamin Ahdoot, Yoel Altman, Diocles Capital Inc and Sababa Consulting Inc were also accused of wrong doing, for a combined 23 charges. The first rumors about the ongoing investigations surfaced in late 2015 and they put an end to the steady rise of Amaya stock. Red Flags in the Wake of the PokerStars Acquisition David Baazov came a long way from being the owner of a penny stock online gaming company to emerging as the CEO of an industry leader. The acquisition of PokerStars for $4.9 billion USD was supposed to be Amaya’s biggest achievement, but it is more likely to cause David’s downfall. AMF authorities got suspicious after Amaya took over the poker giant and also raided its previous owner, Canaccord Genuity. Mr. Baazov stated that the allegations are false and that he intends to contest them, while expecting to be found innocent of all charges. These accusations however couldn’t have possible come at a worse time for him, as he intended to take the company private in exchange of a cash offer of CDN$21 a share.
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This year's addition of March Madness has been one of the most exciting of all time. There have been upsets, while the No. 1 teams are proving their ranking. Tonight features five games total, but all eyes will be on the Maryland Terrapins vs Kansas City Jayhawks live from KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, Kentucky. Maryland is in a great position for the next upset victory tonight against the Jayhawks. The Terrapins have not made it to the Sweet Sixteen in thirteen years and they are going into the game with their best roster they have had in about the same amount of time. It will be an action-packed game, as Kansas is no pushover. The Jayhawks, ranked No.1 in their division have won 16 games in a row, fitting for a team going into the Sweet Sixteen. The Jayhawks are an incredibly good shooting team. Nine players on the roster have the ability to nail three-point shots, with the same shooters going 39 percent or better. If Maryland is to win, they will need to find a way to get past Kansas' three-deep guards – Mason, Graham and Selden, which could ultimately lead to numerous foul shot opportunities. Maryland and Kansas match up quite well. While the Jayhawks are a terrifyingly good shooting team, the Terrapins bring depth, better talent in the rotation and off the bench. It will be a close game, but I like the Terrapins chances to win. NCAAB Betting Markets Bet365 is one of the leading sites for March Madness betting. There are literally dozens of props bets available for all games. Kansas City are the favorites to win at 1.34, while the Terrapins could be the best bet at 3.35. Other profitable lines including Over/Under, Point Spread, Double Result and much more. Punters have incredible chances to win lucrative cash throughout the Sweet Sixteen, the Elite Eight, the Final Four and the Championship Game.
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