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Even the best things eventually come to an end, leaving nothing more than good memories behind. For five straight years, Odobo has provided online casinos with quality software and great looking games compatible with mobile devices. That is why, when the news broke out about the software developer shutting down, many were surprised and even more were disappointed to see them go for good. Money Makes the World Go Round Odobo made a name for itself by producing HTML 5 games for online casinos, since 2011 when they opened shop. They had an interesting idea and set high goals for themselves, to revolutionize the way casino games are created, distributed and marketed. Online gambling operators embraced their products and millions of players enjoyed these games, in both real and virtual money formats. Odobo officials announced that the company was unable to keep up with the rising costs and had no choice but to shut down on May 31st. Financial problems arose in 2015, but they were hoping that their fortunes will change and a mighty investor will arrive just in time to save the company. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen and with the resources almost extinguished, they have to bid their customers goodbye. Odobo Provided Games to Major Online Casinos Bet365, Betfair, Gala Coral Group, Unibet and Mr Green Casino are just some of the most prominent gambling operators using games produced by Odobo. The fact that a software developer catering for clients of this magnitude can be driven out of business by high costs is sending shivers down the spine of their peers. Many will be affected by the fact that Odobo couldn’t deal with the cost-related challenges, including key clients and partners. The fast changing regulatory environment also took its toll, as the company needed a significant influx of capital to survive.
A new intriguing online casino is on the horizon of the bustling iGaming world: SPINiT Casino. While there's still no launch date, it seems like we'll see this casino's virtual doors open soon enough. An Online Home for All Things Spinning SPINiT Casino will pay more attention to video slots, the most popular genre among those who gamble over the Internet. It promises to offer more than 1,200 of different games, ranging from classic three reel slots, to the latest five reel games. They will include video slots carrying progressive jackpots, so players can start thinking about winning life-changing amounts. The impressive variety of games indicates the fact that SPINiT Casino will be working with several software developers, including industry leaders. The bundle of games revealed initially will be constantly updated, with the casino estimating that hundreds of new titles will be added on a monthly basis. New players are encouraged to provide feedback and use one of the several customer support channels to convey messages and suggestions. SPINiT Casino Will Have a Mobile Division All new gambling operators are expected to allow members to use smartphones and tablets to play their favorite games. SPINiT Casino will make no exceptions and players who have a mobile device connected to the internet will be able to enjoy video slots on the move. One of the challenges of all new online gambling operators is to prove their professionalism and make players feel comfortable when wagering real currency. SPINiT Casino has stated that personal data and funds will be encrypted using SSL technology. As for the payment methods, they are going to be PCI compliant, so that all transactions will be safe, regardless of the financial instrument used. The gaming authority will monitor the games for fairness, so players won’t be crushed by an unfair RNG. More to Come Stay tuned as we'll keep updating when more news about SPINiT Casino unfold.
Playtech has a dominant position among omni-channel gaming software and service providers. In order to capitalize on the rising popularity of IP-based games and enhance its collection of casual games, the company decided to purchase Funtactix. The latter are better known for creating games inspired by popular franchises such as The Hunger Games, Mission: Impossible, Power Rangers and Rocky. Bringing Hollywood on the Small Screens Funtactix has made a name for itself by producing casual games inspired by Hollywood blockbusters. Most of its television-based titles can be played on mobile devices and this caught the eye of Playtech. The acquisition makes perfect sense in their broader long-term casual games strategy that began in 2014 with the creation of Plamee. This is the third important developer of casual games acquired by Playtech, after the acquisition of Yoyo Games and Game Maker: Studio in 2015. Funtactix celebrates one decade of existence in 2016 and since 2006, it has developed thousands of memorable games for top publishers. They have developed games for Sony, Microsoft, Ubisoft and LucasArts and in 2015, launch its own publishing division: FTX Games. Great News for Playtech's Casual Games Fans FTX Games is expected to produce significantly more games over the next couple of years, now that it has the backing of Playtech. An eclectic mix of casual games developed externally and in-house, should enhance the prominence of FTX Games among international publishers of IP-based games. Players will be the direct beneficiaries of this acquisition, since they’ll have more titles to choose from when playing Playtech games. Developers have good reasons to celebrate, since their products will be now more visible ones added on the broad network of online casinos powered by the software developer. The partnership with major brands and large studios is expected to continue, so the Funtactix legacy will continue long after the Playtech takeover.
It is finally here, the long awaited end to a record-breaking season of professional Basketball is upon us and tip-off is just around the corner. The rematch that everyone has wanted to see will start tonight and the Cavs are seeking revenge after losing the Finals to the Warriors last year. Everything is on the line in this series and the teams will be playing the hardest basketball of the year. Game 1 This is probably the most important game of this series, because it will set the tone for the rest of the games. If the Cavs come out slow, the Warriors will take full advantage of their explosive offense and by half time, they could be up so far that the Cavs may not be able to comeback. LeBron and the Cavs have what it takes to beat the Warriors, but they have not been showing their true depth of players so far this playoff season. The Cavs must be able to count on their bench, just as the Warriors do. The Warriors, led by Steph Curry have hopefully gotten over the three huge upsets by the Thunder in the last series. They showed what true determination is all about, which is the reason they were able to comeback from a deficit of 1-3. The Warriors will need Klay Thompson to be the baller that he has been in the last few games, and Curry will need to have his regular 35-point plus games. Prediction This series will be close and will go at least six games, but the Warriors will win their second Finals in a row. Expect the Warriors to win tonight 112-107. NBA Finals Online Betting Bet365 Sports is your home for the Finals betting. The famed UK sportsbook is offering some very attractive and competitive odds ahead of Game 1. The Money Line is in favor of Golden State at 1.38, while the Cavs are at 3.15. To help punters with live in-play betting, bet365 is offering Live Streaming for tonight’s game for all members.
Wawrinka is the reigning champion at Roland Garros, after causing a huge upset last season by defeating Novak Djokovic in the final act. He is on track to defend his title, as he will take on Andy Murray in the semifinals of the prestigious tennis tournament. The British player is in superb form and despite the early struggles on the clay of Roland Garros, he is credited with the first chance by bookmakers. Stan Wawrinka's Two Edged Sword The Swiss player has probably the best one-handed backhand in the entire ATP series, and one of the most effective overall. Stan is capable of scoring impressive points when least expected and on a good day he can defeat pretty much anyone. Last year’s defeat against the world number one is the best example, but there are plenty of arguments against trusting his backhand too much. Throughout the season, there were many instances in which the backhand didn’t work and this led to frustration, which in turn resulted in swift defeats. Andy Murray is not going to give up without a fight and the Swiss will need to play his A-game for many hours in a row. The Best Opportunity for Andy Murray to Triumph The Scotsman suffered another defeat against Djokovic in early May, after the Serbian player won the Meiji tournament. He managed to cause a major upset the very next week, by defeating the world number one in straight sets and has been playing great tennis ever since. Andy Murray struggled in the first two games played against far from impressive opponents, but has since found his pace and is now playing at 100%. Under these circumstances, odds of 4/5 on his victory against the reigning champion are tempting and should be taken at medium-high stakes with bet365 Sports.
One extremely lucky Mega Moolah player won big last week when she placed a $1.25 bet and came away with an astounding $41,869. 67-year old Anna from Slovakia hit the jackpot while playing Mega Moolah at Royal Panda Casino, where she randomly triggered the Mega Moolah jackpot wheel and came away with her fortune. While this isn’t the biggest Mega Moolah win by far, the noteworthy aspect is the meager amount of the original bet, and the pot Anna came away with - over 33,000 times her original bet! Mega Moolah Millionaires Since Mega Moolah was released by Microgaming in 2006, it has paid out over €505 million and has earned itself the nickname of the “Millionaire Maker.” Most recently, a lucky player won a staggering €6.9 million when playing the game at Spin Palace Casino. In October 2015, British soldier Jonathon Heywood from Cheshire won the largest Mega Moolah jackpot to date - £13.2 million. In April 2015, a Canadian player won 7.5 million CAD. And prior to that, a Mega Moolah player won the record jackpot for mobile gaming - $3.9 million. About Mega Moolah Mega Moolah is quite possibly the most popular progressive jackpot on the internet today. It has four progressive jackpots that skyrocket to astounding heights - and quickly - because of shared player pools and multiple games that share into the same huge jackpot fund. Other slots that feed into the same jackpot are Mega Moolah (Wild Africa theme), Mega Moolah 5 Reel Drive (American theme), Mega Moolah Isis (Egyptian theme), Mega Moolah Summertime (Holiday theme), and The Dark Knight. When playing any of these slots, one of the four progressive jackpots can be triggered any time a player makes the minimum bet. The jackpot round itself is a wheel with four sections, each corresponding to a different jackpot. The wheel can only be triggered when playing the Mega Moolah base game, and a player’s chances of triggering the jackpot wheel increase with the more money wagered on the spin. Of course, there are also lucky players like Anna who win thousands of thousands of dollars from a mere $1.25.
Microgaming has picked up on the growing popularity of kittens among pet-lovers, and as such has announced the upcoming release of their newest slot game, Pretty Kitty. The feline-friendly game will be released on June 8, and will be available for play on both desktop and mobile at Microgaming casinos such as Royal Vegas Casino, bet365 Casino and 10Bet Casino. About the Game Pretty Kitty is a 5-reel, 3-row and 243 ways-to-win slot game featuring sophisticated kitties and a luxurious velvet background. Reel symbols include cats and gemstones, with cat symbols paying out at a higher rate than gemstones. The kittens themselves are cute, cuddly, and calm, but the game is actually fast-moving and high-variance, and players have the possibility of winning 933 times their original stake. Expanding Symbols In the base game, the high-value symbols (the cats) are stacked, which means that when a full symbol stack lands on the first reel, all other instances of that symbol will expand. For example, if the white cat symbol is stacked on the first reel, it will expand to the other reels it’s present on. Free Spins One of the special features in Pretty Kitty is the Free Spins feature, which is triggered when three to five scatter symbols (which are diamond-encrusted cat collars) appear on the reels. When playing the free spins bonus round, stacked wilds can be found on the first reel. It is also possible to retrigger another set of free spins, which means that players can enjoy extended play of up to 30 free spins. About Microgaming Founded in 1994, when online gambling was just in its inception, Microgaming has grown into a world leader in online gaming software. To date, the company has created over 800 casino games, and their line of products include Casino, Multi-player, Mobile, Poker, Bingo, Land-based, Sportsbook, Live Dealer, Business Solutions and Quickfire.
Canada's online gambling laws are still quite a grey area. Online gambling is not legal, but it is also not illegal, which has led to a boom of online casinos and software distributors providing services in the country. One of the leaders in iGaming entertainment, NetEnt will no longer be providing their software to Guts Casino, Rizk Casino and Betspin Casino. Ever since the legalization of online gambling in certain US states like Delaware, Nevada and New Jersey, many companies have successfully copied their operations to the small American state to try and be the next big thing in the Garden State. Net Entertainment formally announced a partnership with Borgata and bwin.party, two very popular online casinos in New Jersey and because there is much less risk operating in a legal state, as opposed to a question-mark country. The brands in question are all owned and operated by the Gaming Innovation Group, and although they are not expecting much change, not having the cutting-edge software by NetEnt is still a big loss. NetEnt is not the first major company to pull out of Canada, William Hill the famed UK-based sportsbook recently left its operations in British Columbia and online payment mega-player PayPal has stopped protection online transactions that are for online gambling in Canada altogether. The casinos are expected to continue offering a great selection of casino games from other providers, which will include all the relevant promotional offers and player rewards. There will be some changes as Guts and Betspin will no longer be offering their 100 free spin Welcome offer, Guts' 10 free spins on Piggy Riches is now gone, and at Rizk the free welcome spin on the Wheel of Rizk will not be available to Canucks.
A new gaming jurisdiction has cropped up in the northern Phillippines state of Luzon, 30 minutes by plane from Manila. APECO Zone Jurisdiction The 12,500-hectare Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) will be based in the town of Casiguran, Aurora (pop. 20,000), 270 kilometers from the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA). CEZA is the home of First Cagayan Leisure and Resort Corporation, the zone´s designated “master licensor.” Master Licensor First Cagayan is part of a greater umbrella group, the designated master licensor for the next 25 years: Pacific Seaboard Leisure and Entertainment Corporation will conduct application screening as well as provide technology and consulting support to APECO. Parliamentary Approval Pacific Seaboard´s gaming license awaits final approval from state regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). The same approval is required for any individual licenses granted by Pacific Seaboard as well. Licensing Fees The annual operating fee APECO plans to charge will be US$40,000 per interactive online gaming license. The payment is applicable to all operating fees, including for specific operations such as internet casinos or live dealer table games. The higher of a “gaming levy” of 2% of their monthly gross win or US$5,000 per table each month will also be charged. APECO adds that the fee structure is accompanied by an “income tax holiday” of 4-8 years. First Deals Two memorandums of understanding have already been signed for projects in the zone. The first is with an Australian company for “an eco-tourism destination with a gaming component,” the second with a group from Chinese. Further talks with investors in Macau and Hong Kong are ongoing, says APECO, the Phillippines Parliament gaming licensing authority since 2010. Land-Based Interest Land-based operators have already indicated interest in setting up hotels and casinos in the economic zone, which APECO President and CEO Israel Maducdoc disclosed as “part of the (aforementioned) ecotourism project.” The minimum investment for new land-based resorts has been set at $300 million. Eyes Peeled We will keep you updated with further details and developments about this new opportunity as soon as they emerge.
Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic hosted the Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference, the second of its kind this May. This year’s edition changed its name a bit, with the ‘blockchain’ addition as the 2016 event mainly focused on data structured blocks. What was the 2016 edition about? This year’s edition had three major themes: the exploration of cryptocurrency trends; blockchain innovations; and blockchain practical implementation. The event also showcased some of the most popular and revolutionary products oriented at improving the client’s experience. The conference hosted 12 speakers which addressed some of the most interesting and pertinent topics that have been discussed in the blockchain industry. Speakers didn't focus entirely on Bitcoin related blockchains but also talked about the increasingly popular Ethereum related blockchains as well. Some of the most popular discussions were about how blockchains services will provide a better experience for customers. The speakers each addressed a popular subject adding their experience and vision into a charismatic and informative presentation. Some of the most popular session were: Ronny Boesing, CEO of Coins Bank addressing the benefits of cryptocurrency, benefits such as transparency. Jack Tatar, GEM Research Solutions talking about the risks of investing and how customers can keep their investments safe. Pavel Niedoba, SimpleCoin owner, speaking about the most widely used techniques to steal bitcoins and how people should protect themselves and their finances. The potential and benefits of cross-border cryptocurrency payments was addressed by Cryptopay’s founder George Basiladze. Edgar Bers and Vitali Pavlov speaking to the less knowledgeable part of the crowd, explaining in detail how blockchains work and how they can be mined. Meinhard Benn, CEO of SatoshiPay speaking about the potential bitcoin nanopaiments present as well as Amin Rafiee's session about how new technology in the field will lead to legislation changes. The next event of the conference will be held on 22nd of September in Kiev, Ukraine
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