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Though Cheltenham was a lavish affair, not everyone had such a great time. Share Warning Bookmakers such as William Hill were handed their proverbial lunches revenue-wise. Poor racing results combined with a reduction in online gambling activity from high-rolling customers resulted in a profit warning to William Hill shareholders. The Drop Last year's £291 million showing will drop to between £260 million and £280 million this year. Within that range, the figure final figure promises to fall substantially short of average forecasts for this year's event of £307 million. Share Impact The developments have resulted in a share decrease of 13% for William Hill already, with competitors such as Ladbrokes and Paddy Power Betfair also experiencing share drops. Bad Timing According to William Hill CEO James Henderson, the worst Cheltenham festival revenue performance for his company “in living memory” was ill-timed with unfavourable European football results to fall £15 million shot of expectations. Too Many Winners In a wager environment where favorites winning increases the cumulative payout for bookmakers, the horse-racing results at Cheltenham hurt all oddsmakers with three out of four favourites in championship races winning and the second favourite winning the fourth. Overall, nine favourites and one joint favourite won in the 28 races over four days. The high amount of favorites winning took the bite out of William Hill et al's forecasts. The “Time Out” Trend Further, consistent with a prevailing trend of punters setting limits on their personal activity, relatively high amounts of regular and VIP customers requested exclusion. These “time out” requests by customers, in which they are by personal choice removed from eligibility of gambling on designated events or for designated time periods, have increased this year by over 50% this year with a total cost of £2 million to providers so far. The “time outs” are expected by current estimates to take a £20 –£25 million bite out of online revenues this year. The Hurt on Hill As the UK's biggest operator, serving the most “high roller” clients, William Hill stands to take the heaviest hit of all operators.
One of the biggest events of the year regarding casino slot machines will take place on 18-20 April in Berlin, Germany and it will bring together the biggest developers in the industry. The announcement that Scientific Games is a gold sponsor for the event was recently made and the casino game provider is ready to impress players with its machines, innovative features and colorful themes. Showcasing Hot Products As part of the news, Scientific Games also presented the plans for showcasing the popular Bally series that includes titles like 5 Treasures and 88 Fortunes. The progressive slot Duo Fu Duo Cai will also be among the featured games and it is expected to be a great hit as it has free games and a re-trigger function that can go on and on. These mentioned machines have Asian themes and will be shown on the V22-22 platform for Bally Pro. The Game Chest HD Multi-Game series from WMS has been developed with a focus on Europe and it includes multiple titles that have become hits among players. Bull Elephant, Pegasus and Lantern Festival are just some of the slots which will offer a premium experience for players. There are eight themes to choose from in the main menu and all of them support several languages as well as currencies. Last but not least, visitors who will stop by the Slot Summit will see the Fu Dao Le title on the Bally Pro Wave cabinet. This is packed with features and has 243 ways to win to go with the 8 free spins which can be triggered again and four progressive jackpots waiting to be won in the picking feature. Exciting Event for Scientific Games The Managing Director at Scientific Games expressed the importance of the Slot Summit event in the industry and how it makes for the perfect opportunity for the operator to network and target new customers.
In a huge expansion move for the popular Mr Green, the online casino has announced that it signed a deal with content provider Playtech to join its Open Platform. This will not just result in more than 600 games being available to Mr Green Casino, but also access to modern bonusing tools, marketing campaigns and retention strategies. Hundreds of Games to be Added at Mr Green Casino The integration will take place gradually over the next few weeks as Mr Green will add some of the big titles from Playtech and then continue increasing the list as time goes on. The provider has one of the biggest collections of games on its Open Platform, where it combines its own games with options from tens of other developers, including IGT, Scientific Games and Inspired. It remains to be seen if Mr Green will follow the other POP clients and present the Playtech games on a different section from the rest of the collection already available. The one thing that is certain is that this is a very big move forward for both parties as the award winning casino has one of the best collections of games online, that will get even better in the upcoming weeks. Focus on Regulated Markets Both Playtech and Mr Green are very focused on the UK and other big regulated markets so their new partnership will likely result in promotional campaigns targeting players from these countries. Shimon Akad, the chief operating officer at Playtech said that the company has big plans in 2016 for the platform to expand it in new markets and the rapidly growing Mr Green Casino is a perfect match. With the many games from Playtech coming to the unique environment created at Mr Green, players have even more incentives to give the online casino a chance.
An interesting new addition to the online casino world is Playamo Casino, a new online gambling establishment that opened its doors for players very recently. Playamo Casino is a Bitcoin supporting casino offering players a unique lineup of games powered by leading software developers and a user-friendly interface. Once players set up an account, they can wager virtual currency, conventional money or Bitcoin in a safe and secure gaming environment. The slots, table games and video poker are monitored for fairness by independent auditors to assure a 100% experience. A New Casino with High Expectations As online gambling operators go, Playamo Casino is brand-new, but shows great promise. It is run by a team of professionals with tremendous expertise in the iGaming industry and uses the latest technology. When players land on the home page, the eye is dazzled by the stylish graphics, while the intuitive menu makes navigation a breeze. NetEnt, SoftSwiss Gaming, Microgaming, BetSoft, Ezugi, Endorphina and Amatic Industries are the software developers powering their games. This means that players gain immediate and unrestricted access to progressive jackpot slot machines as well as games featuring 3-D graphics. Playamo Casino's collection of games already exceeds 100 titles, and with the multitude of software developers players can only expect this to grow further. Worthy Incentives for New Members Playamo Casino knows how to spoil new customers and some of the juiciest promotions are aimed at convincing them to make a real money deposit. Client retention is every bit as important, so veterans can tap into the generosity of ongoing campaigns and occasional offers. Licensed in Curaçao, the casino strives to meet the highest security standards, so cash outs are fast and reliable for those who make the most of these bonuses. Their banking solutions include credit cards, Neteller, Wire Card, paysafecard, Maestro, Skrill and Sofort in addition to innovative Bitcoin transfers. Check out our more in-depth review of Playamo Casino and give the casino a visit yourself.
One of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year pits Anthony Joshua against Charles Martin at the O2 Arena in London, on Saturday April 9. Anthony has the advantage of playing in front of his own fans, but Charles appears to be the more experienced boxer. That’s why the bookmakers are frequently changing their odds, while punters do their best to lock in on top value. bet365 Sports, 888 Sport and Real Deal Bet Sports offer ample coverage to this event and they expect lots of bets to be placed on this match. Boxing fans can also bet after the game has started and take advantage of the changes that occur in real-time. Anthony Joshua Starts as Clear Favorite As far as bookmakers are concerned, the local favorite Anthony Joshua has the best chance at prevailing and the odds rarely exceed 2/10. He has won all 15 games so far and the most impressive part is that he managed to win all of them by KO. Despite being only 26 years old, he had his fair share of difficult matches and won the gold medal at the Olympics. Heavyweight champion Charles Martin won’t go down without a fight and he is the more experienced athlete, with 24 games so far. He was defeated just once and out of the 23 victories, 21 were KOs, so the odds of 6/1 offered by some of the aforementioned bookies are simply irresistible. The fact that he plays on the road means that he is motivated to win in less than 12 rounds, to avoid a jury verdict. High Probability for a KO Victory The last time the boxing world was so enthusiastic about an upcoming match was last year when Manny Paquaio took on Floyd Mayweather. The match between Klitschko and Fury falls into the same category and on both occasions the winner was decided by unanimous decision. This time, the boxing style of the two boxers leads to a high probability for the match to be decided after a KO.
At the bottom of the standings, the battle is every bit as intense as at the top of La Liga and Getafe and Rayo Vallecano are two of the teams trying to avoid relegation. The outcome of this game is going to be extremely important for both of them, because the loser will sink below the dreadful line. Offensive Football Backfires Often for Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano didn’t change much since returning to the first division and is still playing the same aggressive football that helped them promote. This season, the strategy could backfire badly and send them back into the second division. They’ve allowed plenty of goals both at home and on the road, with the backline being stretched to the maximum. Few points were picked up on the road and the team has suffered some of the most lopsided defeats this season. However, they have very little to fear from Getafe, a team that is a poor traveler and usually settles for one point on the road. No Point in Defending the Draw Getafe will have to change something in its strategy and take more chances because this match is a rare exception when they can’t accept a draw. The two teams are tied with 28 points and unless they win, one of the counter candidates is very likely to leapfrog them over the weekend. Punters should side with the home side once again and take the odds of 9/10 offered by bet365 Sports on Rayo Vallecano to win. Their strategy might fail them in the end, but for the time being they are the one that can stick to the plan, while the visitors need to make amendments. Getafe has only scored 9 goals on the road the entire season while allowing 40, which makes them very vulnerable in this fixture.
The date is fast-approaching for Quickspin to release its newest slot game after a string of popular releases: The Wild Chase. Quickspin, a Swedish game studio, is known for its innovative video slots, and The Wild Chase seems to live up to their reputation. The game is set to launch to the public on April 12, and as the title implies, players will be taken on a fast-paced, action-packed adventure, while collecting cash along the way. About the Game The Wild Chase is a 5-reel, 3-row, 25-payline slot with a £0.25 – £100 betting range. While many of the special features have been previewed to the public, the one detail that has not yet been released is the return to player percentage (RTP). However, the RTP from Quickspin’s last few slots average out to about 96.2%, so we can expect something in that range. Special Features One of the fun special features of The Wild Chase is multiplier wilds, in which every wild symbol that appears in a line multiplies a player’s wins. When one wild appears, all wins are doubled. When two wild symbols appear, all wins are tripled. When three wild symbols appear, wins are multiplied 4x. And when four or more wilds appear, all wins are multiplied 5x. Other special features include re-spins and free spins. Re-spins occur every time a player spins a winning line of symbols. When combined with the multiplier wilds feature, players can really rack up the wins. Free spins are activated when three free spin scatter symbols land on the reels. In every free spins mode, players get one guaranteed multiplier wild. For players who enjoy edge-of-your-seat action and the chance for multiplied winnings, The Wild Chase promises to be a great game. On April 12, The Wild Chase will be available for play at Quickspin-powered casinos such as Video Slots Casino, Fruity Casa Casino and Unibet Casino.
Hollywood success doesn’t just depend on what happens in front of the cameras but also on what happens behind the scenes. This is the concept used in the creation of a hot new slot machine from ELK Studios which is called Bloopers. The 5-reel game is now live at SlotJoint Casino, Fruity Casa Casino and SlotsMillion Casino, powered directly by ELK. Bloopers Theme The action starts with a short clip setting the scene for the gameplay and presenting the five characters behind the camera. Each of them is responsible for a special feature but we will get to that a bit later. A nice styling choice is that there is no dashboard and the buttons for betting, details and for spinning are shown over the actual reels. Extravagant details show the leading stars as the main symbols and they are joined by other movie props designed to stand out. Bloopers Features 243 ways to win on the 5x3 screen ensures the fact that wins happen very often. The golden wild symbol will substitute for all other symbols, apart for the scatter which is shown as the Bonus Star on the Walk of Fame. Three or more stars will start the Free Spins Bonus Game where Active Bloopers are added on reels 3, 4 and 5. Furthermore, the symbols of the two movie stars become additional wilds with a sticky function. The special Bloopers symbols are represented by the Stunt Man who will trigger expanding wilds, the Cutter who awards falling symbols, the Make Up artist who awards extra free spins, Fix-It who is responsible for shuffling the symbols and the Sound Tech guy who triggers random wilds. Several Bloopers can appear at the same time during the free spins and combine their triggering bonus features. Four betting strategies for playing slots are shown in the game details to give players a hand in improving the results.
The last time the two teams met, Barcelona utterly destroyed its rival and scored four unanswered goals on the road. Real Madrid will try to avenge that defeat, but their chances don’t look that good given Barcelona’s recent performances. Regardless of the outcome, this is by far the most anticipated match of the Spanish first division and the highlight of the weekend for all football fans. Barcelona Ran Away with the Trophy The reigning champions are very likely to defend the title and this time they will probably win by a wide margin. Barcelona has been an avatar of consistency throughout the season and won games both at home and on the road while scoring a massive 86 goals so far. They’ve got a potent offensive trident and they will put it to good use against Real Madrid in front of a sold-out crowd. Neymar, Messi and Suarez are in great form and together they have scored in excess of 70 goals, three times more than the other players combined. The Uruguayan striker is the most prolific so far, but both the Brazilian and the Argentinian are going to give the visitors a run for their money. Lower Expectations for Real Madrid The visitors and their fans know all too well that the domestic championship is beyond reach and will focus on winning the Champions League. A victory on the road against the bitter rivals would mean a great deal, especially after losing the first leg without scoring even once. Bookmakers expect another high-scoring game, given the recent results and the outcome of the match played at Bernabeu. Hard as it is to bet on fewer than 3.5 goals to be scored when the Spanish Giants go head to head, this is the right choice as bet365 Sports offers odds of 19/20 on this outcome.
The Global iGaming Summit and Expo is coming up, and this year's adapted version is bigger and better than ever. Taking place at San Francisco's Marriott Marquis April 27-29, the biggest event completely dedicated to issues surrounding online gambling in the United States has further innovated its presentation to maximize the growth opportunities and access to industry leaders in the emerging market of US state regulation. Overview GiGse is a haven for suppliers and social casino developers, filled with important networking events, workshops and speakers as well as innovative technology. This year, the event is marketing itself with the theme of fresh goggles to take an enhanced approach to growing the market, and emphasizes the millennial component of the industry. Youth Movement Part of this fresh approach is a new event of interest called Top 10 under 30. This event recognizes the greatest young talent from the iGaming sector, which is in keeping with a second event update, a co-host focusing on “everything millennial,” which should empower all attendees to tap into the emerging millennial sector of the market. Speakers A short list of the many key speakers includes Alea.com co-founder Alexander Tomic, a well-known iGaming figure with over 10 years diverse industry experience innovating in diverse areas ranging from affiliate network owner to casino operator; Traffic Generation CEO Andy Caras-Altas, an expert in land and digital with 15 years experience working with leading companies and regulators committed to helping land-based casinos move into the digital space; and Growth Advisor Gaming Vice-President Anton Dobrosevic, a respected marketing and iGaming executive with over 15 years of experience building iGaming's biggest online brands into industry powerhouses; and William Hill USA CEO Joe Asher, the leader of the integration of UK betshop powerhouse William Hill to the American market. Millennials Summit The Millennials Summit will be comprised of one and a half days of topics and speakers dedicated to the study of Millennials and their gaming habits. Understanding what makes them tick is a key to gaining their future buy-in as a means of getting a significant slice of the iGaming and casino market.
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