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For two weeks now, we have been treated to incredibly high levels of European Soccer, but after last night only 16 teams remain in the battle for a spot in the quarter-finals. The first knockout round starts on Saturday, and with the best teams left, and some surprise teams making the cut, we are surely in for some amazing matches. Group A There were really no surprises in Group A. Host nation France went through to the Last 16 in style with seven points and they still look like they could make it all the way to the Final. Even with their draw with Switzerland in the third round of the Group Stage, France are playing well and do not suffer from a ton of yellow cards like other teams. Switzerland also qualified for the Final 16 with five points and they are on the weaker side of the bracket. France faces Ireland on Sunday at 14:00 GMT and Switzerland takes on Poland in the Round of 16 opener on Saturday at 14:00 GMT. Group B One of the biggest surprises of the tournament, Wales successfully won Group B with six points and solid play throughout the Euro so far. Wales is now on the weak side of the bracket and will face Northern Ireland on Saturday at 17:00 GMT. England just didn't play well in the first and third matches of the Group Stage and ended with draws to Russia and Slovakia respectively. Now, on the stronger side of the bracket, the Three Lions will face an easier match in the final 16 against surprise story Iceland, on Monday at 20:00 GMT. The third place team Slovakia also made it through, but will most-likely not be advancing any further, as they face Germany in the Round of 16. Any team that drew the German squad would probably be ousted in the last match, but Slovakia should be happy they've made it this far. Group C Germany and Poland made it through to the next round, each with seven points, but Poland is on the weaker side of the bracket. The Polish team will face Croatia on Saturday at 20:00 GMT, which will be a difficult match, but not out of their reach. The surprise story of the tournament, Northern Ireland will also be advancing after three points and goal difference gave them the berth. Group D Croatia beat Spain for top spot in the group, and are on the weaker side of the bracket. Croatia made it through with seven points, while the Spaniards only took six after losing the group stage third round to Croatia 2-1. Croatia have drawn Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal team on the Round of 16, which will be played on Saturday at 20:00 GMT. Spain have drawn the Italians for their next match, which could easily be a championship final on any other day. Their match will be played on Monday at 17:00 GMT. Group E Italy and Belgium both made the Final 16 with little trouble and six points each. Italy's goal difference put them into first place, but Belgium has definitely got the better draw against Hungary on Sunday at 20:00 GMT and the Italians must face Spain, as previously mentioned. In the final minutes of last night's match, it looked like Ireland were going home. It was a header from Robbie Brady that took Ireland over the Italians and secured them a place in the Final 16. Group F The last group in the Euro saw three teams make it through. Hungary took top place in the group, ahead of Iceland, playing in their first ever major tournament. Portugal barely made it, but a 3-3 draw with Hungary and two spectacular goals from Ronaldo was a enough to secure their berth. Hungary faces Belgium this Sunday at 20:00 GMT, Iceland must beat England on Monday at 20:00 and Portugal plays Croatia this Saturday at 20:00 GMT. For all of the matches, punters have betting odds at top sportsbooks like 888 Sports, 10Bet Sports and the popular Bitcoin sportsbook Sportsbet.io which has seen a surge of activity since the Euro kicked off.
Online gaming operator Interwetten is the latest company content provider Yggdrasil has chosen to partner up with in an expansion that can be considered no less than…expansive. Strategic Expansion This is the latest in a series of deals for the company that is moving rapidly forward in iGaming through expansion to foster and accelerate growth, which has recently brought other large partners into the fold as well. Terms The Interwetten deal calls for Yggdrasil´s full suite of video slots, which include Bicicleta, Monkey King, Seasons, Vikings Go Wild, progressive jackpot Joker Millions, and Nirvana, to be integrated into a number of new key European jurisdictions. In addition to the games, Interwetten will receive state of the art Yggdrasil technology including the innovative BOOST and Infinite API gamification tools designed to bolster retention and CRM respectively. Yggdrasil Reaction Yggdrasil Gaming CEO Fredrik Elmqvist lauded Interwetten as a valued client, “one of Europe’s most respected and experienced online operators,” facilitating Interwetten clients and key European markets´ introduction and enjoyment Yggdrasil´s “award-winning slots content and pioneering promotional tools.” Recent Industry Recognition Industry recognition of Yggdrasil includes Slot Provider of the Year at the 2016 EGR B2B Awards and Gaming Software Supplier of the Year at the 2016 International Gaming Awards. Shared Organizational Priority Interwetten´s Speaker of the Board Werner Becher indicated the importance of the two company´s shared organizational value of “best experience for customers” as a key to the agreement. A new bwin.party deal gives the operator giant access to the complete Yggdrasil suite of slots via through a direct integration of Yggdrasil´s slots and same promotional tools extended to Interwetten. The deal updates the original supply deal Yggdrasil previously had with GVC, which acquired bwin.party earlier this year. This latest agreement extends the market coverage and duration of the original terms. Yggdrasil Take CEO Elmqvist lauded the industry stature of Bwin.party as “one of the most respected operators in our industry,” with whom Yggdrasil looks forward “to forging a long and fruitful relationship.” GVC Reacts GVC Holdings Chief Product Officer Liron Snir aligned company strategy with a “search for the very best games to offer our customers, for the purpose of taking advantage of Yggdrasil’s “innovative and engaging slots” to engage more customers. Other Clients Other online gaming companies already in the Yggdrasil client supply stable include bet365, Betsson Broup, bwin.party, Cherry, LeoVegas, Mr Green and Unibet. How Yggdrasil diversifies its clientele will be the next point of interest in their ambitious expansion.
Anthony Joshua is the hottest fighter in the world of boxing right now. He has become the world's best after pummeling Charles Martin a few months ago and due to his success the UK's biggest sportsbook has taken notice. William Hill is set to be the title sponsor for Joshua's next three fights after they inked a deal with legendary sports production company Matchroom Sports. The deal will give William Hill exclusive rights over the next three fights, with the first one coming up this weekend. O2 Arena will be packed with 17,000 boxing fans this Saturday as home town Heavyweight Champion of the world Anthony Joshua is set to defend his title for the first time against American Dominic Breazeale. The UK boxing star is ready for his upcoming brawl, but needs to watch out for the American, as he to is undefeated. Breazeale is 17-0 with 15 KO's and will be Joshua's first title defense. At the press conference on Sunday night, both fighters have claimed a win by knockout and they both have the power to do so. Joshua Win by KO? Joshua is still the heavy favorite to win the fight with title sponsors William Hill Sports posting pre-fight odds in his favor at 1.03, while Breazeale is listed at 13.00. The online oddsmaker is confident that there will be an outright winner of the match as a draw will pay out at 34.00. There are an additional 19 betting opportunities for Saturday night's main event including an incredible 10.00 if Joshua wins by decision or technical decision. Punters defnitely receive excellent odds for round betting, as beginning from the fourth, odds start climbing from 7.00 all the way up until 81.00 for a twelfth round win. The undercard is also full of big prime time names including Martin Murray vs George Groves in the super-middleweight class, and many other fighters like Chris Eubank Jr., Anthony Ogogo, Dillian Whyte, Conor Benn and more. Millions of people around the world are set to watch the fight on television and William Hill's prestigious name will be seen by all. Alex O’Shaughnessy, Chief Marketing Officer at William Hill related “We’re delighted to sign this new deal with Matchroom Sport. Anthony Joshua is one of the most talked about boxers of our generation and it’s exciting to align our brand to this true British sporting icon.”
The Cincinnati Reds host the San Diego Padres tonight at the Great American Ball Park. The series' between these two teams are always a blast to watch, as games are regularly high scoring. Last season the teams combined for 40 runs in just five games with the highest scoring in a single game a whopping 11-6 in favor of San Diego. Both teams are at the bottom of their respective NL divisions, but June has been a kind month for San Diego and they look like they could start moving up in the standings with a few more wins. Both teams are also 4-6 over their last ten, but with both of their top lefties on-the-mound tonight, it should make for an entertaining night in Cincinnati. Christian Friedrich will be pitching for the Padres, while John Lamb goes to the mound for the Reds. Friedrich has been a savior for the Padres this season after being released by the Rockies and the Angels in the off season, but he has been the main reason that the Padres have, even the smallest chance of improving. Lamb is doing even better allowing just one earned run against him in three of his last four starts. He even tied his personal best of eight strikeouts in a single game against Houston on Friday. MLB Online Betting Baseball punters will have a ton of online gambling opportunities with bet365 Sports, including lines for outright winner, over/under, run line and much more. The Money Line at bet365 is dead even at 1.90, but punters will still be able to compete with more than 30 individual props bets to choose from. Bet365 will be streaming the game for all registered punters, totally free of charge and as always, punters will be able to bet interactively with the bet365 Sports live in-play lines.
Tobias Kamke used to be a force to be reckoned with on fast surfaces and grass is the one of his favorites. Injuries kept him away from the tennis court for a while, but since his return he managed to stay fit and healthy. In order to return among the best tennis players in the world, he needs to defeat Lukas Lacko in the final stage of the qualification round for Wimbledon. Every Break Matters on Grass Tobias Kamke is a 30-year-old player who isn’t among the most mobile tennis players on the ATP circuit. However, he is one of the few capable of playing service-volley with deadly accuracy. The German has a pretty strong first service and applies plenty of kick on the second, which makes him quite dangerous on grass. So far, he managed to prevent opponents from breaking his serve and took advantage of their errors Against Lukas Lacko, it is mandatory to start on the right foot because his opponent also has a powerful serve. Both of them have won the two qualifying matches so far without dropping a set and the German played slightly more games and also a tiebreak. Experience Will Make the Difference Lukas Lacko hasn’t played in the French Open of Roland Garros this season and spent very little time on clay. This is not his best surface, so it is understandable why he decided to make the transition from hard court to grass. Having said this, he lacks the experience of competing at the highest level and could succumb under pressure in the final qualification round. Tobias Kamke is unlikely to return to the form shown before he retired due to injuries, but he plays very well. The head to head record is not in his favor, but he won the most recent match and is now firing on all cylinders. bet365 Sports offers odds of 7/10 on the German to win and they are worth taking at medium-high stakes.
From June 7-10th, a true iGaming convergence saw gambling affiliates, affiliate managers, representatives for renowned gaming companies, executives, and other industry players come together at the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference and the iGaming Super Show 2016. Primary Super Show Benefit In bringing together a wide array of international delegates who normally work and interface thousands of miles apart, the Super Show afforded industry newcomers enjoyed invaluable access to a wealth of veterans and industry pioneers Events The Super Show featured a total of nine dedicated events packed into four days of networking, conferencing and exhibitions through iGaming Super Show events Go Gaming Tel Aviv-Amsterdam; Gaming in Holland; the Financial Partners Expo; the iGaming Executive Conference; the Payment Solutions Conference; and the Amsterdam Affiliate Conference. Topics Key topics discussed included how Europe's largest gaming market of Sweden could continue to grow; Russia's potential to be the next big online poker market; the recent challenges besetting the online casino business in Spain, emerging African markets, the growth of virtual reality casinos; player acquisition and retention; merger and acquisition negotiation techniques; and updates on regulations from around Europe and the rest of the world. First Day Overview The first day unveiled an impressive RAI event layout integrating five session-filled conferences alongside each other on the Super Show’s expo floor. Layout The floor itself featured booths taken out by all kinds of industry organisations, ranging from fields of iGaming operators to affiliate programs; media; financial and betting companies; and gaming product and software suppliers. Delegates enjoyed engaging floor promotions such as the booth babes and open bars that make iGaming industry events such a blast, while being provided a separate canal-side pub to work on deals. Highlight Booth The most eye-catching booth was Bet Cart Partners' life-size Formula One-style car. The opportunity to participate in a simulated race from inside the car turned out to be what Kevin Andrews of BetCart.com called the “perfect” way to engage affiliates. eSports Zone The new eSports “Acquisition and Retention Zone” was unveiled to much fascination as well. This exhibition demonstrated how e-sports players represent new types of sports stars, pointing out significant e-sports trends such as prominent investment from traditional sports legends such as NBA basketball's Shaquille O’Neil and Major League Baseball's Alex Rodriguez. Day 2 Day 2 Highlights included Marcus Tandler’s SEO presentation at Player Acquisition Strategies, explaining how Google has transformed from offering the “most” content in the world to the “perfect” content--in the pursuit of its goal of happy users. A Day 2 product exhibition highlight was exhibitor LeoVegas' launch of its custom live casino environment, the “LeoVegas Chambre Separee.” Words Cannot Say This is truly just the tip of the iceberg as far as the staggering array of highlights and benefits for all attendees at the four day Super Show. This speaks not just to the value of being in Amsterdam, but the ingenuity of the events that empowered all attendees going forward as part of the greater Super Show series which includes annual Super Shows in London and Berlin as well.
Swedish online casino provider NetEnt has taken another step in international expansion with some key strategic agreements that show diverse vertical activity at multiple levels. Expansion Agreement The unique agreement brings a new supplier client agreement into the NetEnt client fold, in the form of UK-headquartered gaming company The Rank Group Plc, one or Europe´s largest across Europe. Rank Groups stands to bolster its particularly strong online presence in the UK by supplying the NetEnt games to Rank´s online divisions Grosvenor Casinos, managers of the UK´s largest chain of land-based casinos; and Mecca, a leading providers of bingo solutions to the UK that operates Mecca Bingo. Non-UK Facing Other non-facing RankGroup brands include Spanish brand Enracha, holders of 9 venues offering bingo and electronic casino games to Spanish players. NetEnt Reaction NetEnt Malta and European Market operations Chief Enrico Bradamante said his company is delighted to expand their presence in the essential UK market, and looked forward to leveraging his company´s strengths to engage punters more effectively in those UK-facing markets of NetEnt´s newest client. Rank Reaction Rank Digital Head of Casino Games Ciara Nic Liam said the company was particularly thrilled to add Net Ent´s content to the Grosvenor and Mecca Bingo online offering, in light of NetEnt´s track record in the UK, echoing the belief that NetEnt’s content would resonate well with Rank Group’s existing gambling customers. Strategic Trend This is the second time this year that a technology supply agreement has been reached for Grosvenor casinos, with the company earlier in the year initiating an agreement to deploy Playtech’s Neon casino management system across its 55 brick-and-mortar casinos in the UK. Outlook It is becoming rapidly apparent how technology supplier agreements can diversify as well as strengthen target markets for expansion of reach of supplier, managing group, and operators alike, all within the same agreement.
In monopoly-controlled Quebec, a law has been enacted to blocked access to online gambling offered by unlicensed operators, targeting any and all operators outside of provincial monopoly Espacejeux. Loto Quebec Only Launched in December 2010 by Quebec government monopoly Loto Quebec, the provincial monopoly is now the only online gambling site Quebecers will be able to access. International Law Relevant? The legal move addresses the ongoing problem of gaming operators offering services to players in Canada´s second-most populous province of Canada. Opponents of the action contend that the move is a violation of international law. Reforms Implemented The move is an extension of changes to the Quebec Consumer Protection and gambling laws introduced by Québec Finance Minister Carlos Leitäo´s province budget for 2015-2016. The changes called for Internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to all major gambling sites besides Espacejeux. Benefits of Legislation In addition to potential taxation benefits to the government, other potential economic benefits to the Quebec market include attracting more players to Espacejeux through advertising and partnerships at a projected rate of $13.5 in additional revenues in the first year and $27 million for every year after. History The first portion of this legislation was actionised on May 17, 2016 , when the Quebec government approved Bill 74 requiring Internet Service Providers SPs to block access to all gaming sites outside of Espacejeux. State lottery Loto-Quebec submitted the first list of offending online gaming sites to be blocked by Bill 74. Penalties Once the law takes effect, targeted ISPs will be notified, and then have 30 days to fall in line, after which violators would become liable for fines of up to $100,000 per each day of non-compliance. Possible Market Entrants There is some talk of Loto Quebec assenting to license a few online gaming providers after the new law takes effect, with PokerStars and FullTilt owners Amaya Gaming rumored to head any list for consideration due to the ongoing business relationship that Loto Quebec and Amaya have already maintained in the long term. Outlook The usual concerns about monopolies are sure to be voiced by opponents, but the Quebec government has ultimate say in the type of regulation it establishes. It looks like a wait and see scenario, though operators might want to think about kindling, or rekindling, relationships with Loto Quebec.
At Golden Riviera Casino, June 2016 has seen the release of three brand new slot games in the form of Ninja Magic, Pretty Kitty, and Shoot! Each title has been developed by Microgaming and has something different to offer players, who are now able to play them. Ninja Magic Ninjas give the chance for scintillating excitement, given their elite martial arts skills and embrace of stealth-based action. In Ninja Magic, Microgaming has designed a mystical adventure in which players can create winning symbol matches over the 40 paylines on the five by three rows. While battling gruesome spiders and insects, players can land three or more scatter symbols to be rewarded with 40 free spins and up to an 8x multiplier. The wild symbols can be extremely helpful when they fill in for any that are missing. Then there is the Ninja Magic Bonus Games where yet more winnings can be secured. Pretty Kitty Pretty Kitty is tailored towards players who love cats and have a sophisticated eye for style. The array of symbols combines cute cat pictures and jewellery images that can land on the five reels and three rows. All in all, there are 243 ways for players to win. To help players out, game developer Microgaming has integrated wilds, stacked high symbols, and expanding symbols. Within the slot, there will be 15 free spins if players land the stacked wild symbols on reel one. Ultimately, Pretty Kitty has a 70,000-coin maximum jackpot. Shoot! Summer 2016 has three major football tournaments in the shape of Euro 2016, the Copa America, and the Olympic Games. For fans, Shoot! is the ideal companion slot for this summer of football. There is also added depth in that the game is branded based on the popular football magazine Shoot! from yesteryear. Shoot! follows a similar formula to Ninja Magic and Pretty Kitty, as it has been made with five reels and three rows. However, it varies the paylines by including 50 different prospects. Wild and scatter symbols have been included, with players able to unlock free spins and the Magazine bonus round. Players can try to Shoot! now over at Golden Riviera.
From June 2016, Play’n GO casinos will have three new slot games for players to try. These are called Book of Dead, Golden Caravan, and Sails of Gold – all will be available from leading Play’n GO sites, including Casino Cruise, VegasCasino.io, and Video Slots Casino. Book of Dead Book of Dead has been designed as an Egyptian slot starring a heroic adventurer named Rich Wilde, who is tasked with confronting mythical characters from the days of ancient times. Play’n GO has created the five-reel slot with 10 paylines from which players can build winnings. The pivotal special feature of the game is to land at least three Book of Dead symbols to acquire 10 free spins. At this time, a normal symbol will also be altered into a stacked wild symbol that can cover one whole reel. During the gameplay, the maximum jackpot is 250,000 coins. Golden Caravan Golden Caravan switches the geographic focus to Arabia, where players can embark on an adventure through the sands. From a design standpoint, Golden Caravan is incredibly similar to Book of Dead in that both five reels and then 10 paylines dictating the gameplay. The camels act as scatter symbols, with 10 free spins awarded if three land anywhere at the same time. An added perk of the spins is that all winnings will be boosted by a 2x multiplier. During this feature, players can use the camels as wild symbols and retrigger yet more free spins. Sails of Gold Play’n GO has really committed to its adventurous direction by also designing Sails of Gold as a historical travel slot. This time around, players get to set sail across the high seas in search for the East Indies. And the captain at the helm of the ship will be none other than Christopher Columbus, who serves as the wild symbol. Made with five reels and 10 paylines, a ship has been chosen for the scatter symbol. If players can land three simultaneously then they will be rewarded with 10 free spins. After any win, players will have the choice to play a gamble round to boost their winnings further.
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