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Gaming service provider GVC Holdings has inked a B2B licensing agreement with sportsbook giant Betfred to provide online sportsbook and gaming platform support. The Deal The agreement calls for ten years of exclusive support, upon full migration of Betfred´s sportsbook and gaming offerings to the GVC single account platform. The Platform GVC´s innovative platform will provide all Betfred players and punters access to a wide variety of sports and gaming-based content across multiple channels. The GVC support includes data driven tools affording Betfred increased segmentation and customisation of offerings, a benefit passed on to the customer experience as heretofore unseen levels of personalisation. GVC Expansion GVC CEO Kenneth Alexander expressed his company´s delight at securing the B2B partnership with Betfred fresh off GVC´s acquisition of bwin.party, as the first B2B agreement for GVC since that £1.1 billion takeover of bwin.party Entertainment. GVC Benefits In light of the new step of expansion that the Betfred deal exemplifies, Alexander was celebratory in citing the increase in brand strength and inherent value that the deal infused to GVC´s proprietary technology. Betfred Benefits Betfred management cited the strong focus on player journey, personalisation and ease of use between inventory and products as the reasons for choosing GVC’s proprietary technology. Betfred CEO John Haddock said the company was impressed with the “scalability and flexible approach” of the GVC proprietary software “to support the continued growth of our online business.” Trader Benefits Traders took notice as well. The deal boosted GVC shares up 2.8% to 569p at 0840 BST on the day of announcement. Player Benefits In GVC´s single account platform format, Betfred customers can now look forward to a "one-stop-shop" online format which provides players with an integrated console from which to access games, list favorites, and manage their player accounts. Trending Development According to Moody´s, the deal is consistent with a greater industry trend of gambling operators investing in their online offerings in recent months. Forecast Look for more complementary mergers, strategic hires and other reinvests among the ranks of iGaming operators and sportsbook providers over the next three years.
There are many lottery draws around the world, but as no-one scooped the Mega Millions jackpot on Friday, the estimated $203 million prize is currently the biggest of them all. While two tickets matched the five main numbers for a $750,000 - $1,000,000 payout, there was no ticket that matched the main numbers and the Mega number that would have been worth around $187 million. Playing Mega Millions Players pick their main numbers from a pool of 75, followed by a Mega number between 1 and 15. Tickets cost $1 a line, but for an additional $1, players can benefit from a Megaplier, which boosts the value of non-jackpot wins by up to 5x. The jackpot starts at $15 million, and goes up by at least $5 million with each rollover, although as prizes get bigger, more and more people tend to play, leading to rapid jackpot growth. Through online ticket services like LottoExpress, The Lotter and LottoBooking people from all corners of the globe can now enter the Mega Millions, along with all the other big games including EuroMillions and El Gordo. Numbers are picked online, and local agents then purchase tickets on behalf of the players, with prizes sent directly to winners. Because of the time differences in different countries, players need to take into account where the lottery draw is taking place, and where they live. The Mega Millions closes for ticket sales at 10.00pm Eastern time on the nights of the draws, which equates to 3.00am the following morning UK time. If the $203 million prize is scooped by a single ticket at the next draw on Tuesday 24th May, the winner can choose to take a lump sum worth around $132 million, or annual payments over 30 years which are not taxed at source.
Mr Green, Betsson, and PokerStars were the best performers at the 2nd Annual Gaming App Awards. Each operator was in attendance at the Jumeirah Carlton Tower, an elite five-star hotel situated in the Knightsbridge district of London, on Friday 20 May 2016 to watch the awards. By design, the awards are intended to recognise outstanding mobile innovations within the global online gambling industry, covering all major markets. Among the categories that features were casino, slots, bingo, sports, poker, and lottery. Betsson Wins App of the Year Starting with the coveted App of the Year accolade, this was claimed by Betsson for its Jackpots App, while the operator also claimed Best Slots Game App for the innovation. Mr Green claimed another sought-after award in the form of Best Casino App, and also won Innovative App of the Year. PokerStars was the third operator to receive two awards when it walked away with Best Poker App and Best Free to Play App. Leo Vegas then impressed by winning the award for Best App Design, while Pilot Games won for Best App Company. Getting into the remaining categories, Playtech was awarded Best Sports Betting App, Lottoland received Best Lottery App, and Mecca Bingo obtained Best Bingo App. The final award for Best Social Gaming App went to Mobile Strike, which is a military-based game that currently features Arnold Schwarzenegger in the marketing. 7th Women in Gaming Awards The 7th Women in Gaming Awards also took place during the event, recognizing some of the year's most hard-working female employees in the industry. Some mentions include Frida Östberg of NetEnt who won for "Industry Pride of the Year", Lydia Barbara of Microgaming who won for "Innvoator of the Year", Thereze Carlson of Mr Green who won for "Inspiration of the Year" and an exciting cast of other women whose list can be seen on the WiG awards site. Clever Duck Media Clever Duck Media was responsible for organising and hosting the ceremony, which is now into its second year. The event management company is known for its experience in the fields of online gambling and igaming. At present, Clever Duck Media also hosts the International Gaming Awards (IGA) and the Women in Gaming Awards (WIG). Thus far, there have been nine iterations of IGA, while WIG is into its seventh year of celebrating female success in the industry.
The Thunder have already surpassed the expectations of many sports experts and have taken a surprising lead over the defending NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors. Now, up 2-1 and heading to Chesapeake Bay Arena, will the Thunder be able to beat Steph Curry and the rest of their stellar lineup. The Warriors will need to make some major changes to bounce back from their blowout loss in Game 3. Losing 133-105 is not something that the Warriors are used too and especially in such a crucial game. Head Coach Steve Kerr has admitted that one of his key players, Draymond Green has been off his game, as he was fined $25,000 after a couple of flagrant fouls, but he will be able to play tonight. "He needs to refocus a little bit," Kerr stated. "He'll admit it. It was not one of his best games - in fact, it was one of his worst. The great thing with Draymond is he always turns it around. He's one of the great competitors that we have in the league, that we have on our team. When things aren't looking great, he usually plays his best." The Warriors are still heavy favorites to win Game 4 and to win the series, but they will need to come up with something to stop the duo of Kevin Durant and Russell. These stars have been absolutely picking apart the Warriors in the last two games, but if the Warriors can stop them, the game will be all Golden State. NBA Online Sports Betting The lines are close tonight, but ultimately in favor of the Warriors at 1.76, while the Thunder are at 2.10. The game will be streamed live by UK Sportsbook bet365 Sports and punters will be able to take advantage of live in play NBA betting interactively throughout all four quarters of action.
Mr Ringo Casino has just been re-launched after completing a couple of integral updates. One of those changes has been the release of Novomatic casino games, while the second and more eye-catching has been a redesign of the website itself. Mr Ringo players now have a brand new site with fresh gaming content to explore. Mr Ringo Now on Mobile The driving force behind changing the design was a need for Mr Ringo to be seamlessly compatible on both desktop and mobile devices. As a result, players are now able to access Mr Ringo’s games directly within web browsers on their preferred devices. Players can visit Mr Ringo directly in their web browsers and then have access without installing software. This more streamlined design will adjust based on the screen size, so there is no need for players to make any changes to the settings on their smartphone or tablet. Novomatic Games Are Live The second major change is that Mr Ringo players have access to Novomatic’s best-known slot games. Throughout the selection, players have an abundance of themes to try out. In terms of scope, players can find Chicago, Gorilla, Bear Tracks, and Columbus. Book of Ra is perhaps the biggest of Novomatic’s hits, with players witnessing an Indiana Jones-esque character exploring an Egyptian slot while trying to find riches. Helping matters are the free spins and expanding scatter symbols. Mr Ringo Gaming Content Mr Ringo also has slot games from a leading developer in shape of NetEnt, with key examples including Boom Brothers, Dead or Alive, Fisticuffs, Steam Tower, Twin Spin, and Spinata Grande. Payers also have a live casino channel where they can play in rounds of blackjack and roulette that are hosted by real-life dealers who are highly trained. The games also include multiplayer, automatic, and high roller variants for added choice.
It is both difficult and expensive to secure tickets for the upcoming Euro 2016 matches, especially the latter stages. Video Slots Casino promises to send a lucky member to the semifinals in Marseille, while paying all the expenses. The one who wins the competition will get to choose a traveling companion, because two tickets are up for grabs. Playing NetEnt's New Football: Champions Cup Video Slots Casino has added a brand-new video slot to its never-ending collection of titles and this one is inspired by the beautiful game of football. Developed by NetEnt, Football: Champions Cup is the game that members should be focusing on if they hope to win the tickets to the semi finals. A bet of €10 will result in a token for the raffle, so players who wager larger amounts will receive more entries, hence improve their chances All those who participate in the draw have the same odds of grabbing the tickets, as the winner will be chosen randomly. The promotion starts today, May 25 and will conclude two weeks later on June 9 at midnight, a few hours before the beginning of Euro 2016. An All Paid Trip to Marseille This July The semifinals are scheduled for the last week of Euro 2016, so the lucky players will be traveling to Marseille in early July. The tickets are just the icing on the cake, as players will stay in a superior hotel for three nights with all expenses being paid by Video Slots Casino. The package also includes the return flights regardless of the winner’s location so they only need to have some pocket money on them. The winners will have to claim the aforesaid package, as there is no cash alternative and the prizes are not transferable. The one who emerges victorious will be notified by the casino five days prior to the closing date and instructed when and where the prizes can be used.
The Cavaliers thought they would sweep their way into the NBA Finals, without much trouble from their opposition. Well, that has was the case until they met the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are giving the Cavs a lot to think about after winning two games in a row at Air Canada Centre, but with the series heading back to Cleveland for tonight’s game, can the Canadian franchise hold on. The Raptors have been playing incredible basketball over the last two games. Led by Kyle Lowry with 35 points in Game 4 and a superstar performance by DeMar DeRozan whom finished with 32. The biggest difference in the Cavs’ play has been their significant faults on defense, and even the critics all say that Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love are being destroyed by the Raptors offense. LeBron James only scored 29 points in Game 4, which is not the big games that Cavs fans are used to. They will need to turn many things around for Game 5, but it should be a Cavs win at home tonight. The Cavs rallied in the second half but the fierce performance by the Raptors left their effort too little, too late. The Cavs are not a come-from-behind team and they are definitely used to leading for the entirety of the game, but this is the Conference Finals and if they want to advance to the NBA Finals, they will need to improve their efforts tonight. Prediction This game may be close, but the Cavaliers will win it. Expect a score of 103-97 in favor of the Cavs tonight. NBA Conference Finals Betting Punters have some incredible betting opportunities to take advantage of at bet365 Sports. In addition to a long list of pre-game bets and odds, bet365 is offering live streaming for registered members and live in play bets for a truly interactive gambling experience. The Cavs are serious favorites tonight at 1.12, while the Raptors are still way back in the underdog seat at 6.50. If I didn’t think the Cavs were going to win I would say to put it all on Toronto.
Playtech, one of the world’s largest online gaming and sports betting software suppliers, has announced the acquisition of Quickspin. By purchasing the Swedish game studio, Playtech hopes to consolidate its position at the top of the food chain and deliver first-rate services and products to their clients. The company came a long way since powering the first European land-based casino back in 2002 and this acquisition proves its commitment to online gaming. Impressive Track Record for Quickspin Quickspin’s revenue increased significantly over the last couple of years, with the Swedish game studio adding more games this portfolio. At the time of writing, they offer in excess of 20 high quality video slots and this caught the eye of Playtech. The latter committed a significant amount of cash for the acquisition, after failing to do the same with AvaTrade and Plus500. The purchase is supposed to help them appeal to both real money players and online social gamblers. The focus is on the Nordic markets, where Quickspin has a dominant position, thanks to its proven virtual slot machine portfolio. Playtech to Pay up to $55 Million for Quickspin Shares The online casino software supplier will pay the staggering amount in two installments; the deal is estimated at around $55.7 million. The rest of the amount will be paid over the next two years, based on Quickspin’s EBITDA. Meanwhile, Playtech will be able to distribute the titles produced by the Swedish game studio through its existing channels across the entire network of casinos. Daniel Lindberg, Joachim Timmermans and Mats Westerlund are the Quickspin founders and they will remain with the company for a minimum of three years. They know the business inside-out and can provide insightful advice and strengthen Playtech's position as content provider. Both parties expressed their enthusiasm for the acquisition and are optimistic about the Quickspin brand flourishing under the new brand.
NetEnt is getting ready for the upcoming release of its newest video slot game, Theme Park: Tickets of Fortune, set to go live on June 22. Players can look forward to playing the much-anticipated slot game at NetEnt casinos such as Casino Cruise, 777 Casino and EUCasino. About the Game Theme Park: Tickets of Fortune is a 5-reel slot with 50 betlines, and is all around good fun. How could it not be? - it’s set in a theme park! The graphics are smooth and the music is festive and upbeat. Reel symbols include some regular numbers and carnival-themed rides such as a bumper car, the Swan Ride, a carousel horse, a helicopter ride, ticket symbols and a roller coaster which acts as a wild. The base game includes two main features: a claw which allows players to scoop up random prizes, and stacked wilds. When three scatters appear on the reels, the ticket wheel is triggered. This is how players collect tickets - and the more they collect, the more they can spend on the bonus games. When the bonus games round is triggered, players will be given a choice of six games, but each costs a certain amount of tickets. Players can choose their game depending on how many tickets they have. The six bonus games include the Duck Shoot, the Fishing Game, Sledgehammer, Skee Ball, Can Tower, and Punch Ball. These games will take you back to the days when you were a kid and visited local carnivals - but here, they will allow you to accrue points that count towards your total wins. The one noticeable thing missing in this game is free spins - but we hope that the six bonus rounds will make up for it. Overall, fans of carnivals, theme-parks and light-hearted fun in general should have a great time playing this new NetEnt slot. Look out for it on June 22.
When the Warriors broke the record for most wins in an NBA regular season, everyone thought that this was a year that they would rule the playoffs for the second year in a row. When Steph Curry won the MVP award for the second time straight, this time unanimously (for the first time ever in the history of the game) everyone assumed that the Warriors would breeze through all of their competition. They never lost to the Thunder in the regular season and again, everyone thought that this would be the case in this series, but the Thunder have had other ideas. The Thunder are now 3-1 and have a chance to bury the hatchet tonight on arguably one of the best teams in the history of the NBA, and the best part, they are at home to try and do so. When the Thunder have won, they have won big and Game 4 was no different. Westbrook and Durant have crushed the Warriors defense and Adams has been all over the boards bringing down crucial rebounds helping lead the Thunder to victory. Steve Kerr, Head Coach at Golden State knows that it is do-or-die time and must make some big changes to inspire his team to come back and win the next three games straight. No easy task, as it looks like the Thunder have been able to pinpoint the Warriors' weaknesses and take advantage of them. It is a position that the Warriors are not used too, and obviously are uncomfortable being in. With the Cavs just one win away from advancing on the Eastern front, would the Warriors or the Thunder be a better matchup for LeBron and his team? It will take the Thunder one win to find out, but for the Warriors, the road ahead is long and surely winding. NBA Playoff Betting Bet365 Sports has been all over the NBA Playoffs, offering attractive and competitive online betting odds. I am absolutely blown away that the Warriors are still so favored to win Game 5 with odds of 1.28 for a Golden State win, while the Thunder come in at 3.75. This is the time to place a bet on the Thunder and hope they can finish the job.
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