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Lille and St Etienne serve as excellent examples of how an otherwise solid season can be reduced to shreds in a matter of days. Both teams had a decent shot at securing a Champions League berth, but now even playing in Europa League looks like a far-fetched scenario. They dropped precious points in the last round and now have to chase an elusive victory, while hoping that Nice fails against Guingamp. When Defense Fails Miserably Lille is an avatar of defensive precision and their performance throughout the season was defined by their ability to keep clean sheets both at home and on the road. This strategy served them well in many games, but failed miserably in the last round, when they failed to claim the essential 3 points against Guingamp. Now they will try to make amends for that unfortunate outcome and win a match on the road, against a team equally good at defending. Lille does have enough options up front to exercise pressure throughout the entire game, but they need to come out firing on all cylinders. This is in stark contrast with their regular strategy and once again it could backfire and result in a handful of goals conceded. Back-to-back Failures for St Etienne St Etienne was well-positioned to take on Monaco, Nice and even Lyon and had a decent shot at playing in the Champions League next season. Their inability to defeat Toulouse at home and then the pathetic performance on the road at Nice was their downfall. They now have home pitch advantage once again, but that probably won’t mean much if they play the same defensive game. Punters are used to betting on few goals to be scored in the first French division and both Lille and St Etienne are prime candidates for Under Bets. Those who do the exact opposite and count on their hunger for points will enjoy spectacular odds of 13/10 on more than 2.5 goals to be scored courtesy of bet365 Sports.
In late-2015, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) conducted a consultation to evaluate how the industry combats the threat of organised crime. Last week, the regulatory body at last revealed its proposed security measures after a few months of consideration. By the end of 2016, UK-serving gambling operators will be legally required to implement them. Money Laundering One of the three core changes revealed was that every operator has to perform a risk assessment of money laundering. Ultimately, they must outline policies, procedures, and measures to combat the threat of this criminal activity. Criminal Investigations The second major change is that operators are legally obliged to report their involvement in any criminal investigations. In terms of scope, this will cover any investigations made in relation to them or their premises. Employee Measures Irregular betting patterns have blighted tennis in recent years, with the sport now having to rehabilitate its image. To avoid this in all sports, the UKGC will soon require operators to implement terms and conditions that stop employees from taking advantage of any such patterns. Social Responsibility Outside of the new changes, the UKGC is also deciding whether or not to demand that operators announce any crimes not covered by the forthcoming adjustments. The regulatory body cited police call-outs as an example, with the rationale being that this information would support social responsibility efforts. Changes Coming in Autumn Alongside the changes, UKGC director of regulation Nick Tofiluk also provided a statement. While advocating a need to tackle crime, Tofiluk also revealed that the changes would be implemented at some stage in the autumn. UK Now More Challenging UK-serving operators already exist in a more challenging marketplace now that they need industry-specific licenses to work in the country. For the smaller operators, the added cost of adhering to the new security changes might them out of the UK.
Sunderland is one of the English teams that seem to have a wizard at the helm, rather than a manager and a club owner. Superstitious punters will tell you that an invisible hand protects this team from relegation and given their recent results it’s hard to argue against this theory. They will try to produce another miracle and survive for at least one more year in the Premier League by defeating Watford on the road. One Point Could Be Enough Sunderland lost a single match over the last 10 rounds, against the recently crowned champions Leicester. They also managed an incredible comeback against Chelsea and won at home by three goals to two and now they need one more victory on the road against Watford. A few years ago, they managed to defeat all the four top teams to salvage what looked like a failed season, so this victory is by no means past them. Sunderland has significantly improved its defensive performance and allowed an average of one goal per match in the last two months. This means a great deal against Watford, a team that plays defensive football both at home and on the road and lacks any motivation to push for a win. Waiting for the Season End Watford will finish in the second half of the tables no matter what happens in the remaining rounds and they don’t have to worry about relegation. It is pretty obvious that they were going to play one more season in the first flight as early as March and this prompted them to toke the food off gas. They won just twice and lost 7 games over the span, so one more defeat won’t make any difference even if it’s at home. Under these circumstances, it is definitely worth siding with the visiting team, knowing how motivated Sunderland is to win the match. Punters who prefer to have a safety net in place should take the odds of 4/5 on the visitors to prevail, knowing that bet365 Sports will refund them if the match ends in a draw.
In an effort to stop illegal online gambling, Tatarstan, a region in the Russian Federation has proposed a bill that would bring significant fines for users of online gambling websites. The fines would be extended to parents or guardians that allowed their children to use gambling websites as well. Gamblers, Guardians and Parents and Even Landlords Could Be Fined Proposed fines range between 10,000 and 20,000 rubles ($150 - $300) for users of online casinos while fines between 5,000 and 10,000 rubles ($75 - $150) would be given to parents or guardians of minors that were allowed to use online gambling websites. The bill also proposes a heftier fine in the sum of 150,000 rubles (approximately $2,300) for landlords that allow gambling on their properties. The reasoning behind the new bill was elaborated on by Rafil Nugumanov, one of its main supporters. Mr. Nugumanov argued that the tragedy of online gambling addicts who continued to increase their dire circumstances even though they knew they were using an illegal service in their country impressed him. He also added that without measures that hold online gambling users accountable for breaking the law, the illegal gambling phenomenon in Russia will be impossible to stop. Some Political Factors Find The New Law Redundant Some political figures and activists in the field disagree with the bill and call it redundant as the current legislation in Russia completely forbids gambling even via the internet with very few exceptions. Efforts by local authorities to block gambling websites have registered some success with citizens and internet authorities focusing on closing down websites as well as any mirrors that might emerge. Russian Legislation allows state run internet monitoring services to shut down all gambling websites without first obtaining a court order. While site owners don’t have many tools at their disposal, they can attack the motion in court if they find it does not respect the current legislation. As if fines weren’t enough, Russia also introduced new laws in 2013 that restrict some of the basic rights and freedoms of people that have been categorized and gambling addicts, thus require a guardian that would manage their income and assets.
Habanero Systems has introduced its new 12 Zodiacs slot at leading igaming sites like 32Red Casino, Club Gold Casino, and Winner Casino. Registered players at those sites will now get to experience a slot game based on the 12 signs of the zodiac. 12 Signs of the Zodiac Casino software developer Habanero Systems has added dragons, monkeys, and tigers to serve of this slot game, which is designed with five reels and three rows. As a whole, the slot can display 15 symbols, simultaneously, while allowing players to win on 18 adjustable paylines. 12 Zodiacs bears many similarities to other slot games, but it adds an innovative new approach to paylines. Rather than only paying out left to right, the game will also pay out right to left. Essentially, this doubles the amount of opportunities to win, while allowing for players get bet better value for money. Optimised for HTML5 For accessibility, Habanero has designed its new slot to be optimised for HTML5 devices. As a result, it is possible to experience 12 Zodiacs across major smartphones and tablets that are compatible with HTML5. The leading examples include Android and Apple iOS. Habanero CEO Nic Ioannoy believes 12 Zodiacs will provide players with an entertaining and engaging experience. In explaining the rationale behind making the game, Ioannoy said that online gambling operators want more and more Asian-themed content for their players. Habanero on the Rise Habanero is rising in status as an igaming software developer. At present, Habanero is providing content to more than 25 online gambling operators serving players in 15 languages. As stated above, 32Red, Club Gold, and Winner are three of the leading Habanero casinos. Thus far, Habanero has released more than 60 slot games, with many of those accessible on HTML5 mobile devices. Alongside 12 Zodiacs, players can also experience titles like Dragon’s Throne, Weird Science, and Bombs Away.
The Bitcoin experiment is on in Switzerland. Zug Leads Ensconced in an enclave that already has acquired the nickname crypto-valley for housing over a dozen companies specializing in Bitcoin-related activities, the Swiss town of Zug will begin processing Bitcoin payments on July 1st and continue through the end of the year, at which time the city council will decide on whether to expand Bitcoin payments to more government services. How It Will Work The agreement to process payments of up to 200 Swiss francs ($200; £140) using the cryptocurrency is reportedly the first time a government will use the currency. The experiment is a product of what Zug Mayor Dolfi Mueller says the city council's desire to show its "openness to new technologies" and cater to local financial technology companies. Opposition Some officials are opposed to the implications, as far as relying on virtual currency in any way or considering expanding its use. Zug council member Gregor Bruhn warned Swiss newspaper Neue Zuercher Zeitung. "The town of Zug could undermine the status of cash with its actions." Perceptions Some liken cryptocurrency to the credit cards, where money is being exchanged in an alternate pre-agreed upon form. Others remain unclear as to what secures a cryptocurrency, or if merely a cyber account is sufficient species of value. Benefits? The benefits are also unclear, but experiments such as Zug's can shed more light on the benefits and appeal of cryptocurrencies, which are barely five years old (the first Bitcoin transaction took place in 2011). Concerns aside, if enough people voluntarily buy in, there is no doubt that governments would be willing, as well, as long as this and other crypto-experiments can show reduced processing times, lower transaction costs, and other efficiency benefits from using the virtual currency. Mueller Far Ahead Unconcerned, Mayor Mueller is ready to find out. He responded to Bruhn's comment thusly: "I can imagine that in the near future it will be possible to pay your tax bill with Bitcoin."
On May 19th, Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Prague 2016 is going to let Europe and the rest of the world know how cryptocurrency is taking over online payments. Themes and Panels Guests will be empowered with two themed panels along with an exhibition of the latest (and greatest!) innovations made possible by blockchain-based solutions, including streamlined payment services, wallets, e-commerce, and realization of smart contracts, punctuated by some big fun. Cutting Through the Red Tape Led by Smile Expo, event organizers and sponsors are united in their vision, desire and commitment to simplify businesses and daily routines without wasting time and money on bureaucracy. Beneficiaries Financial experts, IT developers and businessmen all stand to benefit from learning about and working with cryptocurrencies, blockchain and smart contracts. Wealth of Specialty Areas This includes professional representatives of specialty service companies sharing their expertise, including in the areas of making bank wire transfers in bitcoin (Bitwala); manufacturing mining equipment and Hashcoin software, providing a blockchain-based platform for running business (7Elephant); personal financial service (Wirex); Gaming software provision (Tom Horn Gaming); universal debit card manufacture and provision (Nanocard); and cryptocurrency banking (CoinsBank). Expert Speakers Expert speakers in the diverse components of digital currency will be at the event, speaking on the most fascinating and helpful incoming trends in bitcoin currency and blockchain technology. Topics Keeping cryptocurrencies secure will be a key topic. Among the 12 speakers will include cryptocurrency book author Jack Tatar speaking about Bitcoin as an investment object and Heorhii Basiladze, the founder of British payment service Cryptopay speaking on integrating and adapting cross border payment systems. The Party And after everyone bonds and turns into bitcoin and blockchain experts, we will celebrate at the after party with Czech cuisine and a wealth of the country's wonderful beers at Kozlovna Lidická restaurant. Get on Board At this point, the speed and transparency with which blockchain technologies are streamlining telecommunication is a source of incredible pride and enthusiasm to event promoters and attendees in the business, but there is plenty of room for new arrivals, especially I-Gaming pros. The more the better, so catch the bitcoin and blockchain train!
One of the leading games and system developers in Asia, has recently expanded its collection of games compatible with mobile devices. XIN Gaming has unveiled a brand-new mobile solution, aimed at helping casino operators implement their apps and gambling platforms. Asian players prefer to gamble mostly on smartphones and tablets, so they should rejoice hearing that the lineup of games will include in excess of 500 titles. Casino Games from Leading Software Developers Microgaming, NYX and Playtech are three of the biggest producers of casino games and they are the ones powering the vast majority of the aforementioned 500 titles. The mobile solution that XIN Gaming came up with, should accommodate all types of gambling operators and provide them with an effective way to make their apps and websites more attractive. This initial bundle of games represents just the tip of the iceberg and XIN Gaming plans on introducing even more titles in the foreseeable future. These games can be played on smartphones and tablets powered by both iOS and Android operating systems. The Asian gaming niche is moving up at a fast pace and the demand for mobile games is rising just as fast, so revenues are expected to surge. More Payment Options for Mobile Users XIN Gaming also makes it possible for operators to introduce their very own payment processes and deliver them to customers in multiple languages. The company is confident that its impressive portfolio of games will convince players that there is no need to look elsewhere for gambling alternatives. They enjoy an excellent reputation, which means a lot to those ready to make the transition to real money gambling. XIN Gaming is the largest game provider in Asia and with this new expansion it hopes to dominate the mobile niche as well. The company plans on using the upcoming G2E Asia in Macao as a springboard to new customers, by showcasing its mobile solutions and portfolio games.
The Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma Thunder have made it through the NBA Conference Finals, the last series before the NBA Championship Finals. Both teams shocked the world, as the Warriors were able to win of crucial games without their MVP Steph Curry, while the Thunder beat the second-best team in the NBA regular season and ousted the San Antonio Spurs to make it here. This will undoubtedly be one of the great series' of recent history, as they both want to make the Finals more than anything. For the Warriors, making it to the Conference Finals is just another stepping stone in their record-breaking season. They beat the Bulls' all-time regular season wins record, Curry was the first ever player to win the MVP award unanimously, and he also broke the record for most points in a fourth quarter playoff game with 17 last week. It seems like this is definitely the Warriors' year, but the Thunder cannot be overlooked. The Thunder were one of the only teams to really test the Warriors in the regular season. It took a last second buzzer-beater from half court in overtime by Steph Curry to beat the Thunder back in February, but it was a very close game. The Thunder lost all three of their regular season games against the Warriors and it is no secret that Golden State are huge favorites to win this series. The Thunder are an explosive team led by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. They took down San Antonio 4-2 and they look like a team that has found its rhythm. No doubt about it, this will be a great series even if it does end in a sweep by the Warriors. Bet on the Conference Finals with bet365 Sports Bet365 Sports is the leading online sportsbook, offering competitive NBA playoff odds for punters around the world. The Warriors are favorites to win outright at 1.28, while the Thunder need to come back at 3.75. There is a total of 16 betting markets to choose from, as well as live in play bets that will be offered throughout the four quarters of action.
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