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NYX Gaming Group Limited, one of the major software developers for the online gambling industry has recently expanded its market share by purchasing Betdigital, a UK based software developer that specializes in gambling related games and platforms. Betdigital was launched back in 2011 and has made a dent in the industry by creating a variety of products including gaming titles as well as systems for interactive and mobile platforms mostly oriented at a United Kingdom market. One of their trademarks is creating cross-platform games that bring immensely successful online titles to land-based casino as well. The transaction comes after the success of a series of Betdigital titles, proving that the UK developers understand their market and know how to constantly increase their presence. Betdigital to Help Solidify NYX Offer Betdigital CEO Heath Samples declared the company can help NYX “gain maximum returns from for their plans for omni-channel expansion.” Haynes added that by being part of the NYX brand, Betdigital can increase their cross sales due to the large NEX customer base. NYX Gaming Group’s CEO Matt Davey was also pleased by the acquisition arguing that the UK software developers will help NYX increase their reach and solidify the company’s software offer for their global audience. Davey also mentioned the immediate effect the acquisition will have on the UK market, where Betdigital’s expertise and market prowess made them an industry leader. This is just one in a long list of acquisitions that have taken place this summer, with their frequency increasing as the summer months drew near. As far as the financial aspect is concerned, NYX announced that it would pay up to £24.5 million for Betdigital. The transaction would be split in two payments: a yet unknown cash payment and an “earn out” that will be in place for the following three years.
There's a tax-free £56 million jackpot prize attached to the EuroMillions lottery draw this Tuesday 7th June. No ticket scooped the main prize on Friday 3rd, so it's rolled over again and could be won by someone living in the 13 countries or territories that officially participate in the contest, or now via online services, anyone in the world can win. How To Play EuroMillions EuroMillions is a classic '5 plus 2' game where players need to select 5 main numbers out of a possible 50, and then chooses 2 Lucky Star numbers from a pool of just 11. Matching all of these has odds of 1 in 116,531,800, but players can still get a prize just by matching 2 main numbers which has slightly better odds of 1 in 23. As well as the various prize levels, some countries have guaranteed payouts, with the UK for example, having a Millionaire Maker £1,000,000 prize with each draw. Play costs €/£2 and the draws are held in Paris at 8.45 on Tuesday and Friday evenings, which is 1 hour ahead of UK time. Playing Online Although tickets can only be physically purchased in participating countries, online lottery ticket agents the likes of The Lotter, LottoBooking and LottoExpress have opened up this and other major draws to a worldwide audience who select their numbers online, with tickets bought on their behalf by local agents. This gets around the issue of where they live and any prizes are sent by Online-lottery-tickets directly to the winners Anyone getting their entries through sites like this needs to be wary of the time differences between their locations and Paris, as the cut-off time for buying tickets is 8.30 local time.
There have been a number of developments at Trada Casino, with the site having upgraded its mobile platform while also releasing the results of a player survey. First, though, the site is hosting a special event to reward players. The Adventure Calendar is a monthly event in which registered players have the opportunity to claim an array of daily offers designed to increase bankrolls and also award prizes. For players who get involved, they can snag an array of deals, including deposit matches, spins for slot games, and cashback credit on select losses. Mobile Casino Proving Popular Another recent improvement has been that Trada Casino players have had access to the newly optimised mobile site from spring 2016. For those using the mobile site, Trada Casino has reported that the easier navigation is the greatest appeal. Meanwhile, the availability of live chat support within mobile browsers has also proven popular. Across the board, five of the ten most popular games in May were accessed via smartphones and tablets. What Casino Players Want Trada Casino has also attempted to be one of the more insightful sites by conducting an in-depth player survey to determine what players value the most when selecting their new sites to register with. Leading off the factors was the finding that an overwhelming 84% of respondents prioritise withdrawal speed when signing up. Coming in second place, there were 66% of respondents who want a good game selection at their casino. The response rate then dropped to 47% for those who value customer service availability, with free deposits and withdrawals and then promotion selection just behind on 46% and 45%, respectively. Having a good welcome offer was then important for 38% of respondents, while security was on 27%. And then there was a drop-off for licensing jurisdiction on 16%. Surprisingly, mobile compatibility was down at just 7%, with other factors combining for 10%.
Major League Baseball seems to go overlooked at this time of year. The major soccer leagues are all finished, the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals are in full swing, but in the meantime, some of the best baseball games in the world are being played. The season is almost a third of the way complete and this year has already been an action-packed season. The standings are surprising as teams try to improve their place before the All-Star Game on July 12 and tonight, two of the best teams in the American League go head-to-head. The Baltimore Orioles are currently in first place in the tight AL East, just a half a game ahead of the New York Yankees and three games ahead of last year's AL Division Champions the Toronto Blue Jays. The Orioles are one of the most consistent teams in professional Baseball. Their history has seen them win the World Series only three times, but they are regularly in the playoffs and this year could be the year that the Orioles challenge for a title. The Kansas City Royals are in second place in the AL Central only two games back of the Cleveland Indians (have not won a world series since 1948). The Royals are 30-27 but have dropped their last four straight, including the three-games series against the Indians, and the first game of the three-game series with the Orioles, last night 4-1. The Royals will be sending Yordana Ventura to the mound tonight, as he looks to continue his perfect record against teams in the AL East. The Orioles will go with their right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez. Ventura definitely has the advantage over the Orioles, as he is 4-1 with an ERA of 1.96 against Baltimore in his four-year career. This is great news for punters because sports books around the internet all have the Orioles as favorites to win. MLB Sports Betting The MLB is always live at bet365 and tonight the UK sportsbook has attractive odds on the game. The Orioles are out in front of the odds at 1.76, while the Royals are at 2.10. Don't miss out on the live in play lines throughout the game.
Something truly groundbreaking is taking place at the iGaming Super Show today. Virtual Reality Unites The first real money, multi-player virtual reality casino the world has ever seen will unite slot players from conventions in two different countries simultaneously. This morning, hosting game SlotsMillion is set to integrate players visiting Malta's Cash Game Festival (From June 8-12) in San Giljan, with players from Amsterdam's iGaming Super Show (Jun 7-10). The Casino of the Future Oculus Rift headsets will integrate participation from players some 2,000 km apart to compete inside the casino-of-the-future together as they watch and react to Twitch footage from the Cash Game Festival on a giant screen. Another Universe SlotsMillion, the Innovation of the Year winner at the prestigious EGR Marketing and Innovation Awards, will transport visitors to a 22nd story Art Deco room at the top of a futuristic skyscraper which players will enter after choosing their avatar. The Games Upon entry, player avatars will head to the SlotsMillion lobby to survey the opulent digs featuring a collection of 40 of today’s hottest, classic, video, jackpot and 3D slots. Best-known titles to be played for Real Money include Gonzo’s Quest, Immortal Romance, Starburst, the Wild Chase, and branded products Basic Instinct and Rambo. The Broadcast The competition will be streamed live from June 8-10th via the official Cash Game Festival live stream on a massive television visible through the SlotsMillion building’s floor-to-ceiling windows. This mind-bending event will be accompanied by live commentary from the main table during the festival. The Potential Impact SlotsMillion CEO Alexandre Tomic believes the fantastic event will serve to demonstrate how virtual reality can change everyday life: “We can use VR to create beautiful, vivid encounters that are more colourful and life-like than real life. It has the power to transport us to another world,” a world whose immersiveness Tomic suggests is incomprehensible until experienced. Duration The two-year-old five-day Cash Game Festival will run non-stop for 120 hours and offers a range of buy-ins, special sponsored feature tables, high-hand bonuses and special customer offers.
In South Africa, Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Geordin Hill-Lewis was rebuffed in its efforts to open up the country’s online gambling market last week. Speaking to the National Assembly, Hill-Lewis had attempted to convince politicians that South Africa could unlock economic benefits if online casino and poker sites were regulated. National Assembly Rejects Bill At the start of May, Hill-Lewis had already encountered frustration when South Africa’s Trade and Industry Committee released a report designed to shut down the politician’s Remote Gambling Bill. Last week, the National Assembly was speaking to determine whether or not the committee’s verdict and findings should be accepted. During the discussion, Freedom Party MP Jan Esterhuizen leant his support to the bill. Setting aside the economic benefits that were already highlighted, Esterhuizen stated that thousands of online gambling sites were still operating in South Africa, and this despite threats being made to hand out punishments to both operators and gamblers. From a legal standpoint, any individual or operator being prosecuted by the government can be forced to pay fines worth up to R10 million, which equates to $6.3 million. Those who are prosecuted also face the prospect of serving up to 10 years in prison if they are found guilty. The Current Marketplace Currently, South Africa is a country where sports betting is the only legal form of online gambling. For a number of years now, Hill-Lewis has tried and failed to convince his fellow politicians that the introduction of new online gambling verticals would be for the good of the nation. Going back to January 2015, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) clearly stated it had no intention to open up online gambling. Nevertheless, Hill-Lewis did have the freedom to resurrect his bill a year later and even trigger the conducting of a report that had to be approved by the National Assembly.
Another version of China Forex is on the menu for 2016. The Details The 2016 China Forex Expo will take place October 28th-29th in Shenzhen, China, the same place where the earlier version from this year took place from April 16th to 17th. April Review This second edition was inspired by the extraordinary results achieved from 50+ exhibitors and more than 6000 international attendees in April. The event introduced industry players and brands from China to the world via hosted networking with Chinese investors, IBs, affiliates and enterpreneurs, across an unforgettable welcoming cocktail party, exciting conference sessions and free talks at booths. This was accompanied by an awards ceremony that brought into focus the state of the art of foreign exchange through celebrating the accomplishments of the most progressive and productive players of the year. The Update The update to that event is the upcoming 2016 China Forex Expo, which is programmed to be equal parts productive and equal parts fun. The exhibition will feature the latest fintech and products as tools to expand the professional capabilities of all attendees, as well as a full slate of thought-provoking seminars, interesting games, and surprise gifts! About China Forex China Forex Expo is China's most prominent Forex expo, and covers topics ranging from forex to precious metals, CFDs, stocks, indices, binary options, and commodities like oil and gas. From its inception, the event has sought to bring together professional forex market players from different countries to provide unrivaled opportunities for service and product promotion to the international market. Diverse Sessions The diverse sessions remain committed to addressing industry trends to furnish expert views on key issues and new products and needs via formats including workshops, company presentations, seminars, and trade shows. Building Upon Success This second edition of the year is sure to build upon the immense success of the first show, and stands as a great opportunity for those who attended earlier in the year and those who missed out.
Oh what a series it has been…The rematch of last year's NBA Finals is already proving to be one of the most entertaining we have seen in recent years. Not because the star players on each side are killing it on the hard-court, it has been the depth of the young roster on the Warrior's side that have taken center stage. The Warriors are up 2-0 after beating the Cavs decisively in the first two games, but with the series heading to Cleveland, will LeBron be able to even things up. Love him, or despise him, there is something to be said about LeBron James playing in his sixth consecutive NBA Finals. No one knows how crucial Game 3 is for the Cavs as James said, "It's a do or die game for us," How much can the Cavs really improve after losing by 33-points on Sunday night? The good thing is that they are unbeaten at home in the playoffs this year, but then again, they haven't faced the Warriors at home either. The fact that Kevin Love could be on the bench after suffering a concussion on Sunday, would be a bigger shot to an already struggling Cleveland lineup. The Cavs looked better throughout the earlier rounds of the playoffs then the Warriors did, but perhaps that just goes to show that the Warriors had to face tougher teams just to get this far. The Warriors have held the Cavs to just 35.6 percent shooting in the first two games, which has slowed their offence greatly. "If we can score a little bit more, which I believe we will do in Game 3, that will help our defense out a lot, too," James continued. Place your bets with bet365 Sports The Cavs and the Warriors are two of the teams that bookmakers have struggled to make competitive lines for. Tonight is no different with bet365 Sports posting odds in favor of the Cavs tonight at 1.86, while the Warriors are at 1.95.
Events Group Clarion´s Content Head will be representing her company at the gambling session of a vital gaming conference at the University of Nevada. The Details Organized by the UNLV’s International Gaming Institute, the Gambling & Risk Taking conference, takes place on June 6-10 at the Mirage Resort & Casino. Clarion’s Ewa Bakun will participate in the events as a moderator during the Online Gaming session of the 16th edition of the conference. The Subjects Interdisciplinary researcher specialists from universities and think tanks across the world are presenting new gambling research in Las Vegas this week. The range of topics includes history and etymology of gambling; to regulations; to gambling psychology; gambling addiction and responsible gambling; to innovation and evolution of business models, all of which will be featured in an agenda packed with multiple events taking place at the Mirage Hotel & Casino. Additional speakers include representatives of the business sector who will be moderating sessions and offering keynote addresses. The Clarion Vision In moderating the online gambling session, Bakun will serve the key role of exploring the intersection between academic research and the business world. Bakun is aware of her greater social responsibility as a senior manager in a company that considers itself “the key information provider to the sector through our events and digital content,” in Bakun´s own words. Bakun´s Role In the session entitled Online Gaming Consumers, Consumption and Behaviour, Bakun will moderate a session presenting the results of three studies: Jussi Palomaki´s Helsinki study on gender biases (‘To Bluff Like a Man or Fold Like a Girl,’), Richard James´ Nottingham study of mobile gamblers (A Behavioural Account of Mobile Gambling), and a Finnish study by Tuomo Kainulainen of horse racing punters (An Empirical Study of Online Horse Race Bettors Betting Behaviour). All three studies will provide conclusions based on cognitive psychology research into player behaviour. Legendary Launch Steve Wynn is to deliver an opening keynote address about the transformation in gambling that have taken place over the last 25 years, kicking off what is shaping up to be what is likely the most important iGaming conference in years.
Euro 2016 will begin this Friday 10 June, with tournament hosts France due to face Romania. For fans who want to add to their experience, NetEnt has created a themed online slot entitled Football: Champions Cup. This game has been released at bet365 Vegas, arriving just in time for a thrilling summer of football. Pick Your Euro 2016 Team At the start of the game, players are given the freedom to select their favourite international team. Fittingly, the 24 teams are all participants in Euro 2016. Moving forward, NetEnt could adjust the selection for future tournaments, such as the next World Cup. After picking a team, the game itself will then begin. At first glance, it is obvious that the experience is set inside a packed stadium, with the five-reel slot interface overlaid. This displays 15 symbols at once, with players required to stake on 20 paylines. When it comes to values, each coin can be set from €0.01 to €0.50. The betting level can also be adjusted, but from levels one through 10. The minimum bet can be €0.20, while the absolute maximum can be €100. Penalty Shootout Bonus Game Football: Champions Cup even has a penalty shootout bonus game that is made up of five rounds. In each round, the player choose one of four places in the goal to try and score past the keeper. The next challenge is to be the keeper and try to save the next shot. To launch the game, land three or more bonus symbols. For free spins, players can land three scatter symbols on reels two, three, and four. The setup for this feature will see players try to advance through four rounds of free spins to try and win an overall coin prize. The final features are the wild symbols and overlay wilds, of which two and five can appear.
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