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Lets get Africa into the picture! WrB Introduces Africa World Regulatory Briefing Africa (WrB), Africa's first ever iGaming summit, is set to take place in Lagos, Nigeria on April 11-12. Organised by Clarion events, the team behind the wildly successful ICE Totally Gaming Conference, this new conference will be dedicated to revealing the opportunities in the newly thriving African gaming market and encouraging a regulatory framework that will produce a sustainable gaming industry there. Overview WrB Africa will offer superb networking opportunities, as well as featuring executive-led presentations and debate about a full range of topical issues on the continent from setting up a sportsbook in an African country to marketing and anti-money laundering legislation. Representatives of the major iGaming companies in East, West and Central Africa, as well as the continent’s major regulators, will all be assembled under one roof. Attendees Those in attendance will include influential decision-makers representing global operators and suppliers, regulators from across the region among those seeking to benefit from the wealth of local knowledge and experience the panel of industry luminaries will be sharing about Africa's currently booming economy. Over 30 market-leading organisations on-hand to network, do business, and increase competitive advantage. Keynote Speaker Addresses Corruption To address Africa's well-known but sometimes overblown corruption issues, WrB Africa has announced that the Head of FIFA's Early Warning System Julie Norris, will discussing the benefits and of collaboration between sport, betting operators and regulating authorities to combat match-fixing. Keynote Speaker: Successful Regulation Lanre Gbajabiamila, the chief executive of the Lagos State Lottery Board (LSLB), will discuss the extraordinary regulatory achievements of his organisation. The LSLB has developed a robust licensing system through splitting its focus into the four areas of regulation, protection, promotion and generation in the development of the legal gambling sector. Attracting Customers Gbajabiamila believes that strong regulation has allowed operators to attract customers from across society, including wealthy individuals who may have previously been repelled by criminality within the sector. With FIFA's Norris addressing corruption, and Gbajabiamila illustrating effective regulation, two of the biggest barriers in Africa are being resolved, making Africa more appealing than ever to iGaming executives who will gain a major foothold and competitive advantage by attending ArB.
Sevilla’s performance this season remains a mystery for Spanish football fans, as the team failed to win any of the games played on the road. At the same time, it has the second best home record and is on the verge of tying Barcelona for the lead. All they need is to defeat Real Sociedad at home, a victory that would also keep their Europa League dreams alive. No Injuries for the Home Side Sevilla is one of the teams still playing in the Europa League that take the competition very seriously and plan on winning it for a record fifth time. This is their top priority for the season but the team also prepares for the next season and tries to secure another berth in the European competition. That’s why they need to consolidate their position, with Athletic Bilbao breathing down their necks. The busy schedule took its toll on the home side and many players accused fatigue, especially in the last match played against Real Madrid. They missed out some great scoring opportunities and the official result doesn’t accurately reflect the difference between the two teams. Now many of the key players have returned to fitness and they will throw everything they’ve got at Real Sociedad. The Visitors Are Drifting Aimlessly Real Sociedad used to chase the same objectives as Sevilla but the team lost its direction and conceded many games recently. The explanation for the recent struggles can be found in the injury list, which includes virtually all their effective strikers. With many of these footballers sidelined, they can only do that much and their chances of winning on the road are slim. Bet365 Sports offers the best odds on Sevilla to win and even though they don’t look like much at 3/5, it is still worth backing the hosts.
After the Gambling Commission in the United Kingdom gave Yggdrasil a gaming license in December 2015, the software provider quickly got to work and is now live in the market. It only took three months for Yggdrasil to complete a full roll out and British players can now enjoy the unique games at six different operators. A Fast Launch and More to Come The proprietary platform iSENSE 2.0 hosts all of the modern creations from Yggdrasil and the content supplier from Sweden has been very busy with launching new games recently. The CEO of the company used this opportunity to express just how thrilled they are for going live in the UK and how important the market is for the developer. While six online casinos now have games from Yggdrasil in the UK, it is expected that other operators will follow given the popularity of the games and how well they go with titles from other developers. Some of the big casino games included in the collection are Vikings Go Wild, Joker Millions, Nirvana and Jokerizer. In addition to the slots, Yggdrasil also has multiple promotional tools in its BOOST platform that have been designed to help retain customers and increase player engagement. More about Yggdrasil With its headquarters in Malta, Yggdrasil has been expanding significantly over the past couple of years and is responsible for some amazing looking video slots. The provider often times comes up with unique designs for its games and the features can also be very entertaining in order to create exciting gaming options. One of the recent innovations from the supplier is called iSENSE 2.0 and it is a framework in HTML5 that gives operators easy access to the games, which can be launched on mobile and on desktop at the same time. New titles are added almost every month it seems and they look amazing.
The Amsterdam Affiliate Conference Schedule has taken shape. What To Expect Its vital to know what to expect so you can integrate the opportunity into your global strategy for the year. The schedule is specifically tailored to affiliate marketers with sessions covering everything from SEO and virtual reality to in-play betting. Taking place between June 7th and 10th at Amsterdam's RAI mega-complex as part of the iGaming Super Show, the following is a short list of top picks for the three day affiliate bonanza. The Way to Monetize Affiliates will learn the vital art of monetizing In-Play betting on day two at 3 PM, in a session that will reveal key In-Play data necessary to monetize the opportunity. The session will distinguish the differences between increasingly popular In-Play betting vs pre-game betting to optimize solutions for maximizing conversions from this emerging market of players. SEO Auditing Session Day Three at 4 PM will feature a session called Technical SEO auditing: How healthy is your site? This session will rely on the evidence from existing affiliate sites to illustrate key skills in a check-list format designed to empower affiliates to audit their sites for SEO content piecemeal with Google standards so that is optimized to meet the most current Google requirements. Effective Content Simplified Day Three at 2 PM a session called “Stack the deck: How to fix the odds in your favour with smart content marketing” will empower attendees to limit risk in innovative marketing, through following a few simple principles of planning, execution and promoting to be revealed in-session. Networking Angle A good networking opportunity for affiliates struggling to find payment solutions looks to be the Payment Solutions Summit Dinner, a three course dinner prior to the official networking party, where affiliates that book tables will get the jump on networking for the event as well as get the first look at new payment solutions and partnership possibilities. Be Strategic Don't just take our word for it, confirm your own recommendations at the AAC2016 site to maximize the benefits of the new opportunities at the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference 2016.
An independent software provider has been deemed the official testing house of the UK Gambling Commission to ensure compliance of online gambling sites. SQS Chosen Independent software quality specialist SQS has been tabbed to implement the UKG compliance system to ensure online gambling providers do not fall afoul of the new regulatory requirements of the UK's governing gambling body. Approval Process Complete The approval has been formally issued as a result of the successful completion of the two-stage approval process of 1) satisfying the Commission's integrity and independence checks, and 2) successfully obtaining ISO 17025 accreditation to meet the Commission's technical standards and specifications. The UKGC's approval positions the SQS software as the official testing software for remote gambling systems and gambling software of operators in or coming in or entering the UK market. Internet Drives Regulation The UK regulation model, characterised as “heavy,” has been designed to ensure that all organisations and players in the sector have a safe and fair experience. The industry environment in which the regulation has been adapted is one buoyed by high Internet penetration, with the gross gambling yield (GGY) by UK-license online operators now in excess of £1.35 billion pounds a year. SQS Impact The SQS software provides the transparent opportunity for all operating companies to test the SQS software behind their new online games in development. Confirming the compliance via SQS software represents the means by which operators can eliminate virtually all possibility of falling behind to the competition within the UK market or having their licence revoked. New SQS Requirement With the SQS software established as the official compliance software, the UKGC has now issued the mandate that any online game with an element of gambling to them has to be tested thoroughly by an independent third-party testing house before they are released to the market, regardless of the platform. The goal of this quality control legislation is to eliminate the possibility of games being unscrupulously rigged for financial benefit.
This looks like it could be a tense week at Microgaming casinos, given that the Mega Moolah progressive jackpot has surpassed the $10 million mark. Having not been won for five months, the jackpot is ready to pay out at any moment. A payout right now would set up an excellent summer for the eventual winner. Mega Moolah is a progressive slot that generally pays out extremely large jackpots. For reference, the win from five months ago actually turned out to be a Guinness world record. Former soldier John Heywood transformed his life by winning an incredible $20 million while playing Mega Moolah at Betway Casino. Since October 2015, the jackpot has climbed steadily to present this latest life-changing possibility. And although the current $10 million jackpot is still below the world record, there can be no denying that many players will currently be eyeing Mega Moolah. Exploring the Mega Moolah Slot Microgaming is the developer that created Mega Moolah, which has been a staple of the company’s gaming library for a few years now. After being optimised for the mobile age, players now get to experience the five-reel slot on smartphones or tablets. The style of the game is certain to appeal to lovers of wildlife, considering the slot is set on a safari park in Africa, populated by animals that appear as the symbols. In the core gameplay, the symbols can be matched over the 25 paylines to build up winnings. To win the progressive jackpot, players need to make it to a bonus round where they can win one of four guaranteed jackpots. These are tiered, with the largest being the overall jackpot. In addition to the progressive, there are other special features, including wild symbols that can appear in place of missing symbols, while scatters can trigger 15 free spins. Some places where players can try their luck at the Mega Moolah slot include All Slots Casino, Jackpot City Casino and Royal Vegas Casino.
Every basketball players yearns for the moment. To cut the net down from the rim after winning the NCAAB National Championship. Well, for either the Villanova Wildcats or the North Carolina Tar Heels that moment will come after tonight’s National Championship, following their successful Final Four bids. The Final Four was fairly anticlimactic. Villanova absolutely crushed Oklahoma by a record 44-points, while North Carolina downed Syracuse 83-66. The Final Four are usually the most exciting games to watch, but this year’s blowouts, although great to watch were not as thrilling as year’s past. The Final at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas should be everything that we missed out in the Final Four. Key Players The Wildcats bring a solid starting five and bench to the court, led by Josh Hart. Hart scored 23 points and shot 10 of 12, with eight rebounds, four assists and some crucial steals. In contrast, Joel Berry II hit it big for the Tar Heels scoring 8 points and ten assists and seven boards. The Wildcats’ defense held Oklahoma star guard Buddy Hield to a mere 9 points, which made all the difference in the win. For both Villanova and North Carolina, this will not be their first time to the finals. The Wildcats are 1-1 all time, while North Carolina is 5-4. The Tar Heels have beaten the Wildcats in the March Madness tournament three times over the years. If North Carolina is to beat Villanova tonight, they will need to shoot much better from beyond the three-point line after missing 11-straight 3-balls against Syracuse. NCAAB Championship Betting Online betting for the Championship game can be achieved at bet365 sports. The famed UK-based online sportsbook has posted pre-game points spread and over/under lines for punters eager to win lucrative cash on tonight’s game. Villanova are +2.5 to cover the spread for 1.90 odds, while North Carolina are -2.5 at 1.90 for the same bet. Over/Under is at 151.0 for odds of 1.90 as well. Bet365 will be offering some attractive in-play odds as well.
The iGaming North America is an important milestone for the companies operating in the online gambling industry. For three straight days, starting on April 5, industry vendors and suppliers will get together with iGaming associations and operators to discuss the latest trends. The event will bring together bright minds, covering diverse niches ranging from skill games and sports betting to lottery and online casino games. The Capital of iGaming for Three Days Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will host the event that starts on Friday and attendees can already book their accommodations on the venue’s official website. IT and software providers are expected to attend and provide invaluable insight on the latest technologies. At the same time, financial institutions and law firm as well as consulting and accountants firms will send their representatives. All those who choose to participate should know that the conference starts at 1 PM local time, while the iGNA 2016 Registration Desks open two hours in advance. The event will come to an end on April 7 at 5 PM local time and it will culminate with the iGNA Awards. Prestigious Prizes for Industry Innovators The iGNA Awards celebrate the accomplishments of those who overcome all obstacles to succeed in their niche. Prizes are awarded for the best marketing campaign and the best payment system, providing players with cues about the most reliable partners. One of the most anticipated awards is the Operator of the Year, the most contested of all categories. Only those who demonstrate a combination of performance, innovation and professionalism will be nominated for this prestigious prize. An equally respectable award is the Best Social Gaming Operator, with gaming companies competing for the title of Best Platform Supplier. The judges will also look at the products released over the last 12 years to determine the best innovation in North America iGaming.
With no small help from the backing of William Hill, NYX Gaming Group has acquired the top regulated business-to-business sportsbook and digital gaming supplier in iGaming for £270 million. Win-Win The transaction unites the two premier digital gaming suppliers in the world to deliver leading end-to-end solutions for regulated gaming markets. Unanimously approved by the boards of both buyer NYX and seller Openbet boards, the deal includes repayment of an existing third party debt of GBP 95.4 that Openbet gets out from under upon consummation. Help from Hill Along with Sky Betting and Gaming, William Hill will back the deal via preferred equity investment of £100 million, expecting adjusted earnings per share to bolster free-cash-flow. William Hill's involvement further extends to the implementation of a development program engaging NYX and Openbet to further modernize Openbet's Technology. Innovative Financing The financing model is an innovation as well, with new senior secured credit facilities converting preference shares into new CAD dollar units of investor value along with new unsecured convertible debentures offered as "bought deal" private placement offerings. Harnessing the Benefits Openbet's proven track record of revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth is the source of NYX's optimism regarding improvements after adjustment. Based on the annualized adjusted EBITDA for the three month period ending December 31, 2015, Openbet is being purchased at an attractive multiple of 8.4x EBITDA. NYX expects to generate cost synergies of C$4.0 to C$6.0 million and revenue synergies of C$8.0 to C$10.0 million year-on-year from the adaptations. Openbet Value The appeal of Openbet as a holding includes the leading market share of OpenBet's sportsbook platform and exclusive regulation in regulated markets and industry-leading technology that absorbed in 2014 the processing of a massive 11 billion transactions at a rate of up to 56 million transactions per 24-hour period. Benefits to NYX The sportsbook platform will expand NYX's presence in the U.K. and other regulated global markets where Openbet is already licensed and operating effectively.
In one of the biggest sting operations in Italian history, a major rigged online gambling operation has been broken up by Italian authorities. The illegal gambling operation was based in Salerno and prosecutors have stated that the games made it "impossible for players to make significant winnings." The operation was wide-spread throughout Salerno and there have already been eighteen people arrested. In total, 64 suspects are still being investigated, but authorities are sure that the leader of the Mafia-linked operation is Antonio Contaldo. The 50 year old has ties to the Camorra organized crime syndicate, as well as the 'Ndrangheta based in Calabria. Operation Jamm Jamm The police sting was the end of a long investigation that was named "Operation Jamm Jamm." The Jamm Jamm club in San Valentino Torio was one of the facilities funded by illegal online gambling profits, which has now been seized and closed indefinitely Illegal Online Gambling Sites In addition to the Mafia ties, this operation had links to the "King of Slots." Luigi Tancredi has been a ringleader of illegal gambling for years who is also believed to be the owner of DollaroPoker. After his arrest in January, authorities cracked down on more than 12,000 online gaming terminals in bars, pubs and cafes across Italy. Importance of Secure Online Gambling Could this operation have been stopped from the beginning? Probably not, but players could have easily tried to verify the trustworthiness of the brands listed above by making sure that they were all regulated and certified casinos by the Italian AAMS. If you do not do a bit of homework before gambling with your hard-earned money than this could happen again.
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