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Yggdrasil channelled an edgier form of inspiration when creating 2015 slot release the Dark Joker Rizes. Well, fans of that video slot can now encounter a similar experience when playing the newly released Wicked Circus. The association with the Dark Joker Rizes is not coincidental, as this new game forms the third in a trilogy that was initially launched by Jokerizer. The Wicked Circus is like a fun horror movie in that there is enough quirky humour to avoid players feeling scared. In this slot, Yggdrasil has integrated a musical score that twinkles throughout in an attempt to create a circus vibe. For visuals, the slot interface appears in front of a wooden stage cast in an ominous blue light. Quirky Circus Fun On the actual interface, Wicked Circus has opted to use five reels and three rows in order to display 15 symbols at once. In regard to wagering, it is curious to see that Yggdrasil has only added 10 paylines, which is normally associated with high variance slots that favour a larger wagering strategy to generate winnings. Given the relatively low volume of paylines, Yggdrasil has made the 10 fixed. On each wager, the coin value can be set between €0.01 and €1. Within the game, there are only eight different symbols, with just six being part of the core possibilities. The most lucrative of those is the red star, which can pay out a 300x multiplier with five at the same time. Jokerizer Mode allows for players to collect or risk in a double-your-money bet, with potential to trigger locked reels for re-spins. In some instances, players can land a mystery win that will start at 500 coins but could increase right up to 6,000 coins. For any gamers who want to visit the Wicked Circus, they can find it from April 2016 at Yggdrasil sites like Euro Slots Casino, Mr Green Casino, and Unibet Casino.
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Bayern Munich are regulars in the final rounds of the Champions League since 2012. They won the competition in 2013, but were knocked out in the semifinal for the last two years straight. They will be looking to redeem the last couple of Champions League seasons with a big win tonight over Atletico Madrid at Allianz Arena and must shutout the Spaniards, or win by two goals, which is no easy task against the excellent defense that Atletico is known for this season. Atletico Madrid Atletico Madrid are now tied with Barcelona in La Liga for first place with two league matches remaining. They have worked extremely hard to break the shackles of being held as a team under the likes of Barca and Real Madrid, and they have definitely done so this year. Now, with a home win against Bayern in the first leg of the semifinal, Atletico could make the final against either Real Madrid or Manchester City. Atletico Coach Diego Simeone is pushing for his squad to attack early and often against Bayern. He does not want his team to play for a 0-0 draw and would rather score an away goal to force Bayern to score a couple in order to advance. Atletico has never won the Champions League and are in a great position to do it for the first time this season. Bayern Munich While Atletico try to win their first competition, Bayern are five-time European Champions and have yet again won the Bundesliga this season for the fourth time in a row. Bayern are incredibly strong at home and playing at Allianz is almost like guaranteeing a win for the Germans. Champions League Betting bet365 Sports is the home of UEFA Champions League online betting and the UK sportsbook has some incredible odds ahead of, and during the match tonight. Punters that think that Atletico can pull it off at Allianz and win the match tonight should definitely bet in their favor because bet365 has posted odds at 7.00 for the visitors, while Bayern are firm favorites at 1.57. Correct Score odds are also paying out big and punters also have the option of betting with live in-play odds throughout the match.
GVC Holdings has cited its acquisition of bwin.party as the main spur of the sharp, year-on-year jump in gaming revenue for the first quarter of 2016. Smashing Totals GVC´s net gaming revenue total of €167.7 million ($188.7 million) represented a significant increase of 180% from the €60 million of Q1 2015. For the year figures dating to April 20th, average net gaming revenue per day also increased for all stakeholders. The group enjoyed an increase of 13%; GVC brands showed an increase of 18%, and bwin.party brands increased by 11% for brands. The all-around gains were fueled GVC´s acquisition of bwin.party on February 1. More Benefits Further testaments to the new deal visible in GVC´s update included the first year-on-year growth for any quarter for bwin.party brand PartyPoker in the last five years; and a current stated pace of €125 million in synergies by the end of 2017 from the new enlarged GVC group. For the year, the gross cash position was strong, with a €327 million showing for the year ending on April 17. Meanwhile, net debt for the group amounted to €193 million on the same date. In other words, GVC group is over €100 million in the black. CEO Beams GVC CEO Kenneth Alexander could not have been more pleased, saying that “GVC has never been in a stronger position going forward.” All this activity has encouraged more trading. Alexander attributed this to his company`s combination of diverse products and strong branding, effectively adapting classical business principles in the new environment of online entertainment that iGaming represents. Into the Future The integration of classic business strategy into the online world means more cooperation than ever, and Alexander is quite aware there is more work to be done to continue adapting to sustain strong quarterly, monthly, and annual performance. GVC´s strategy moving forward of integrating acquisitions with diversification will be educational to watch unfold.
On April 27, the California Assembly Governmental Organization Committee approved Assemblyman Adam Gray’s bill, AB 2863, which would regulate online gambling in the Golden State. The committee heard over two hours of testimony, including Poker Players Alliance spokesman John Pappas and various tribal representatives. The committee finally approved the bill in a vote of 18-0, excluding one aspect that they could not agree upon: the “bad actors” clause. The “Bad Actors” Clause The term “bad actor” refers to any online gaming company that continued to operate even after the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) was passed in 2006. Including a bad actors clause in the California bill would essentially punish those operators by limiting or prohibiting their participation in the state's operations. The three states that have legalized online gambling so far - Nevada, Delaware, and New Jersey - have all included some form of bad actor clause in their regulations. In the case of California, the tribal factions are split over the bad actors clause - some want the suitability of each individual operator to be determined by the state’s gaming regulators, without specific language included in the bill; others want the bill to define what constitutes a bad actor and to include those specifications in the language of the bill itself. Race Tracks On Board California’s racetracks have their own vested interest in seeing online gambling legalized; Gray promised them $60 million a year from online gambling revenue, a promise which is included in the text of the bill. His negotiations worked - almost all race tracks voiced their support of the bill at the committee hearing. The Next Step In order for the bill to progress forward, the issue of the bad actors clause needs to be resolved. Gray promised to hold meetings with the various tribes in order to reach a conclusion and to push the bill forward. It's a daunting task, but the bill's approval this far is reason enough for hope.
There's another huge jackpot attached to the US Powerball Lottery, having rolled over yet again, it now stands at an estimated $348 million. It's not quite at the $1.6 billion that was seen in January, but has now reached a level where people who would not normally play will start to take an interest. If the jackpot is won by a single person on Wednesday night, they could choose to take a lump sum of around $226 million, or have an initial award and take the rest in annual payments over 30 years. By taking the annuity option players will eventually get the whole sum, but the instant payout is still far more popular. For $1 a line, (or $2 with the optional Power Play that multiplies lesser prizes by up to five times), players need to match 5 main numbers out of a possible 69 and the Powerball number from 26. Matching the 5 main numbers will win $1 million, while just matching the Powerball number will still be worth $4 in prize money. This can rise to a $20 payout if the Power Play is taken, but occasionally there are special draws where a 10x multiplier comes into effect for lower level prizes. Hitting the jackpot carries odds of 292 million to 1 and getting the Powerball has 38 to 1 odds.t The last time the Powerball jackpot was claimed was back at the beginning of March, when a 67 year old Pennsylvania resident who was on vacation in Florida scooped a $291.4 million prize, and it's rolled over 17 times since then to this huge sum. Online Lottery Tickets The next draw takes place on Wednesday 4th May, at 23.00 Eastern time in Tallahassee Florida, although players need to have bought their tickets at least an hour before this time to qualify. Players can purchase tickets using online lottery tickets the likes of LottoExpress, The Lotter and LottoBooking. Those not in the US will also need to take into account the time difference, with the UK for example being 5 hours ahead of EST.
Cherry AB has agreed to acquire 49 percent of Come Malta Ltd shares with an option to acquire the remaining 51 percent. Rapid Growth With ComeOn’s sales increasing 60% to approach EUR 80 million for 2015, the company's growing reach in the desktop, tablet and mobile sector appears set to complement Cherry with recognizable brands and powerful positioning in the online casino and sports betting sectors. Scandinavian Appeal A key territory where ComeOn will support Cherry is in the lucrative Scandinavian markets, which look like the ideal springboard to further Cherry's global expansion. Cherry CEO Sweet on Deal As Cherry CEO Fredrik Burvall explains, “This acquisition will strengthen Cherry’s position in online gaming against competitors in Scandinavia and other European markets.” Growth Inspires Brand Investment Burvall further pointed out the fact that the growth of both companies is already faster than the overall market median, which will facilitate brand investment to increase the visibility of the companies' existing brands and fund the creation of new strong brands. Burvall ultimately attributes this new opportunity to “the strong entrepreneurial spirit within ComeOn.” The Multi-Branding Strategy ComeOn's attractive positioning is the product of an effective multi-brand strategy. The provider's slate of games have been successfully marketed under several well-known provider titles. ComeOn.com, Mobilbet.com, casinostugan.com, folkeautomaten.com, Suomikasino.com, GetLucky.com and Kasyno.pl. ComeOn are among the titles which amassed 1,112,932 registered customers for ComeOn, with 109,608 of those active as of end of December 2015. Sports Betting Support An important sector in which the ComeOn acquisition will strengthen Cherry's customer base is workhorse sports betting, which accounted for approximately one third of ComeOn’s revenues in 2015. ComeOn Rejoinder ComeOn spokesperson Hans Martin Nakkim said of the deal that his company is “looking forward to joining forces with Cherry.” Nakkim reveals that ComeOn was attracted to Cherry's multi-brand strategy in kind, rendering this deal a great example of an effective merger based on similar strengths as opposed to complementary ones.
There is currently a void in the niche of real money gaming apps on Android devices, as no such apps can be downloaded on Google App store. Betcade plans to fill this void in the summer of 2016, by opening a dedicated store for those who want to download such applications on their Android powered smartphones and tablets. An important milestone was set this week, as the company has officially opened the App Store submissions for interested operators and developers. Industry-Leading Solutions for Real Money Gaming Apps Betcade will be the first dedicated store for those seeking the comfort of using specialized gaming apps for Android. They intend to transform and enhance the player experience and implement a unified vision of discovering, managing and downloading trusted apps. Only quality software will feature on the list of licensed apps, with all of them being approved for entry to save the users time and energy. In addition to having the best apps in a single place, Betcade will also grant users easy access to the mobile payment system. It all starts with the opening of the Betcade App Store and all major developers and operators are expected to tag along. In anticipation of the upcoming launch scheduled for late summer, they can already submit the real money gaming app for Android on the Betcade store. David Chang Oversees the Project The founder and CEO of Betcade David Chang has a great deal of experience in this industry and has founded two other mobile games companies and both of them are still active. He plans on putting his skills to good use and has enlisted the talent of a small but dedicated team. Betcade is intended to become the premier destination for online gamblers and a springboard for operators interested in distributing their real money gaming apps.
Liverpool has a difficult task at hand tonight, as they face Villarreal in the final leg of their Europa League semifinal. The winner of tonight's match will go on to face either Spanish side Sevilla or Shakhtar Donetsk from the Ukraine, but will only know which team after their match tomorrow night. Liverpool's last visit to a European Final was in 2007, when they lost the Champions League to AC Milan, but Jurgen Klopp is confident his side will be able to win some silverware in his first season at the helm of the Reds. "If we play our best then we can go to the final," related Klopp. "These players gave me a lot of positive signs about their qualities. The German coach stunned his old team Dortmund in the quarter final to make it to the semis, but he needs his players to give a performance of a lifetime if they are to beat Villarreal tonight. Liverpool will have to overcome some holes in their opening squad and star striker Beneteke could be on the bench, but the Reds have depth and they have a great record in European games when playing at Anfield. Villarreal are in great shape. They are fully healthy and are up by a goal after the first leg. An away goal would all but lock in their chances to advance to the final. Even if they are knocked out of the competition tonight, Villarreal will be in the Champions League next season after qualifying in La Liga. They have never made it to the final of the Europa League and are eager to get there after major improvements to their squad over the last four years. Bet365 Pre-game and Live In-play Odds Famed UK sportsbook, bet365 Sports is offering competitive and attractive odds ahead of and during tonight's match. Liverpool are favorites to win the match but will need to overcome the odds to advance. Outright, the Reds are at 1.72 to win, while Villarreal are at 5.50. To qualify, the Spaniards are favorites at 1.61 and Liverpool are behind at 2.30.
Online gaming haven Isle of Man has endorsed the use of virtual currency. The New Deal The Island has proposed allowing online gambling licensees such as Amaya's PokerStars to include Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as part of their menu of deposit options. The recommendation was issued April 20 in a document released by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) as part of a number of proposed secondary legislative changes approved by the GSC board and the Isle of Man Treasury. The Isle granted stakeholders a month for review, concluding May 20. Usage Guidelines The parameters for the use of cryptocurrency in the Isle of Man have been defined as via “a deposit of money” by credit or debit card or “by such other means as may be approved by the Commissioners.” Breaking Through This was not the first time the GSC considered the provision to accept deposits in convertible virtual currencies (CVCs). In 2014, the a similar referendum floated by the GSC was quashed by the Department of Economic Development. At the time, DED determined that cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin were “more akin to property than currency.” Not Just iGaming Obviously, times have changed for a system that extends virtual currency units to depositors in exchange for real money that players can then use to place bets or potentially pay for anything that online vendors would accept virtual currency for within their payment systems. Perfectly Timed Any government's validation of Bitcoin is huge. The legislation could not have come at a better time, just as the originator of Bitcoin and blockchain technology outed himself as Craig Wright. The Legend of Satoshi The Australian launched Bitcoin in 2009 under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto, a name that almost instantly transformed him into an internet folk hero. The face of Satoshi was revealed this week on the BBC in an exclusive one-time interview in which he provided cryptographic keys linked to the same blocks of Bitcoin in the first-ever Bitcoin transaction in 2009. Bitcoin Nirvana? Meanwhile, the Isle of Man continues to establish itself as Bitcoin Island, with a well-known eye towards offering the opportunity to all companies beyond just gambling operators to accept Bitcoins within their friendly environs. In the i-Land and where all manner of virtual transaction may someday soon take place, Satoshi lives on.
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