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A gaming company on the rise, Yggdrasil has announced yet another slot that will be coming out of their workshop. The game will feature many things that we've become accustomed to with Yggdrasil's slots, including excellent video animations, exciting sound theme, and a lot of fun featured games. Double Dragons Key Facts The 5-reel slot with 25 paylines promises to have the most advanced graphics of all slots that have been released by the company so far. Yggdrasil developers promise thoroughly enjoyable and completely unique user experience, guaranteed to appeal to the masses. Gameplay and Features The Double Dragons slot will feature dropdown symbols instead of spinning reels, combined with stacked wilds. While the base gameplay should be exciting on its own, it is special features that will really make you love this slot. The main feature, guaranteed to excite players, is the Double Dragons feature, which will be triggered after four consecutive wins. The fourth win will unleash two reels filled with wilds, providing possibility of a really big win. Stacked reels displaying a dragon head on top will move players closer to the free spins feature. You will need to collect a total of nine dragon heads to enter the free spins round, during which Double Dragons feature is activated after only two consecutive wins. Of course, the new slot is fully integrated with Yggdrasil's key technologies, promotional BOOST tools as well as social media BRAG package. It Will Take Peoples' Breath Away According to Jonas Strandman, product owner for Yggdrasil games, the Double Dragons slot will "take peoples' breath away." Strandman claims that the slot will feature amazing 3D graphics and, visually, it represents the most ambitious endeavor in online slots development to date. Aside from excellent graphics and sound, the slot also boasts the above-mentioned features, created to increase playing time and improve players retention. With so many big promises, there is no way not to be excited about the Double Dragons slot. Unfortunately, there is still no official date as to when we can expect to see the game arrive to our favorite online casinos.
Poker players in the United States are anxiously waiting to see if lawmakers will amend existing legislation. In its current state, it remains prohibitive and has a deterring effect on poker rooms willing to serve local players. Delaware is one of the few states where online gaming is legal and has recently posted encouraging numbers. In August, the year on year online gaming revenue grew significantly, despite the fact that the Internet poker industry struggled globally. The numbers are generally positive, but it’s impossible not to see that the amount collected in August is less than the money made in June and July. Video slots were the ones that drove the numbers upward, with millions of players spending a lot of money online. The poker industry is always declining during summer months and this happened again this year. August marks the lowest point since February and compared to last year, the numbers plunged by a full 7%. A Small State with High Expectations The legislation in Delaware is welcoming for international and US poker rooms. Unfortunately, the state is one of the smallest nationwide and has less than 1 million residents. With only a small portion of them playing online poker, it is self-evident that action is frequently dragging at the tables. Compacts were supposed to solve this problem and The First State joined forces with Nevada. This provided a small boost for the local poker industry, but not enough to bring it back on its feet. This is the direction in which online poker should be heading in the United States. If enough states join compacts, the poker players pool will be large enough to create a sustainable online gaming environment. The other state where the game can be legally played over the Internet is New Jersey and Pennsylvania could pass similar laws this autumn. These three states together should be able to breathe fresh air in the online poker industry hit hard by the US ban.
The Patriots are in trouble. Not only are they still without their all-star QB Tom Brady, the team has not added a backup QB for tonight's game. The good thing for New England is that Texans' QB Brock Osweiler has thrown three interceptions in just two games, but they have been able to win their first two games to lead the AFC South. The Patriots have been successful without Brady and are also 2-0, and having the home field advantage tonight will be crucial for their chances at winning. Protect the Ball Osweiler must protect the ball. He is working with a new offence including six new starters. There will undoubtedly be some mistakes but luckily the Texans have one of the best Defenses in the league. The Texans must focus on their rush game. The Patriots are an excellent run defense that allows a average of 81 yards per game. The Texans defense is a bit behind in the rush protection at 113 yards per game but both teams are relatively even. The Patriots are excellent at home, but the Texans are 6-0 against rookie Quarterbacks. Bill Belichick is one of the best coaches in the game and he is not worried about the fact that he is putting a rookie out there against the fierce Texan D. Nobody messes with Belichick at home and this game will surely be won by the Patriots. Prediction The game will be a close one but punters can expect the Patriots to win 24-17. They will control the tempo of the game and count on their run to make up for any faults at QB. NFL Betting Odds bet365 Sports is all over the NFL and all games this year. Tonight, they have posted 234 individual betting markets for punters to choose from. Outright, the Texans are the slightest of favorites at 1.83, while the Brady-less Pats are at 2.00. Check out the live in play odds throughout all four quarters of action.
From September, bet365 players can access several new games via the site’s Casino and Vegas (Games) platforms. Video slots lead the new releases, but players can also benefit from the innovative 21 + 3 feature in live blackjack. New Age of Gods Slots Playtech’s Age of Gods series has drawn immediate interest in 2016 thanks to a linked progressive jackpot and strong first releases. Having launched a few slots already, Playtech has brought out two new options in the form of Goddess of Wisdom and Prince of Olympus. Goddess of Wisdom is a five-reel slot where players can win from 20 paylines, free spins, and multipliers. Meanwhile, Prince of Olympus goes bigger with 25 paylines, two Herculean strength features, re-spins, and extended wild reels. Both of these slots are now available at bet365 Casino. Live Blackjack Upgrade bet365 has implemented the brand new 21 + 3 Side Bet Feature within its live blackjack game. Basically, how this works is players stake on the side bet and then win if they create a straight, flush, three-of-a-kind, or straight flush using their two cards and the dealer’s up card. Poltava Poltava is the first of three new slots to launch at bet365, with players able to battle in the historic Great Northern War. Players will have additional chances to win thanks to the inclusion of two additional rows of symbols along the five reels. Bloopers Everybody loves a blooper reel of mistakes at the end of a funny movie, but this Hollywood slot is more focused on the stars. Players can walk the red carpet of this five-reel mobile slot for the chance to win in 243 different ways. Taco Brothers Taco Brothers has a similar design, with players also given 243 ways of winning on the five-reel slot. In this delicious slot, players can win in the base game or through a Wild Escape Bonus Game.
As the world of online video gaming is evolving and real money is being used more and more for purchasing in-game items, skins and currencies, various individuals and organizations have already started finding ways to use these markets and turn them to their own advantage. Some years ago it was popular Blizzard’s game World of Warcraft that caused some scandals as in-game currency and items black market had grown massive, despite the game makers forbidding the sale of such items. A while ago, sites emerged where punters could bet CS:GO skins on the outcomes of real world sporting events, betting markets have emerged where betting with FIFA and Madden Coins on sporting events was made possible. FIFA Ultimate Team Betting FIFA Ultimate Team (FUT) is a game mode in the popular FIFA games that allows players to build teams, purchasing players through the acquisition of various in-game milestones, but also through real money purchases of the in-game coins. This gives the in-game coins real money value, which makes them perfect for unregulated gambling. The acquisition of player packs in particular is an interesting part of the game, as a player can purchase player packs that will include undisclosed players, whose value may be higher or lower than that of the pack purchasing price, making it a bit of a gamble in itself. Sites such as FutGalaxy created platforms for FIFA players to bet FIFA Coins on the outcomes of real world football matches as well as FIFA matches streamed on Twitch by the site’s presenters. UK Gambling Commission Charges Owners United Kingdom is a very well regulated market when it comes to gambling and betting of any sorts, with the country’s governing body, the UKGC in charge of licensing and sanctioning any gambling facilities who operate within the country. Earlier this year, UKGC took a firm position when it comes to esports betting, publishing that any sort of wagering done with virtual currency had to be regulated by the body and that any site who wishes to facilitate such gambling had to request a license from UKGC. Considering FutGalaxy did not request such a license, UKGC have now take action against the site’s owner Dylan Rigby and YouTube presenter Craig Douglas, with charges of violating the Gambling Act of 2005 by providing unlawful gambling facilities, advertising unlawful gambling and soliciting minors to gamble. Stay tuned for further developments in UKGC’s fight against unlawful esports betting.
The iGaming industry is excited as yet another Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is just around the corner. One of the major iGaming events, presented by the American Gaming Association, G2E gathers industry experts, insiders, and developers, allowing them a unique opportunity to catch up on the latest trends and exchange thoughts and ideas. Taking place under the motto "by the industry and for the industry," G2E is open to everyone involved with iGaming and it offers an unparalleled networking environment. G2E Important Info This year's Global Gaming Expo will take place in Las Vegas, between September 27 and 29, with Global Gaming Awards ceremony taking place a day earlier, on September 26. Presented by the American Gaming Association and organized by Reed Exhibitions, G2E 2016 will be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas. What To Expect From This Year's G2E G2E tries to provide a full-scale, in-depth coverage of the iGaming industry, not focusing only on casino games, but encompassing everything from slots and table games to general iGaming, hospitality services, food, and beverages. By doing this, G2E strives to provide a full 360-degree view of the industry. This year's Global Gaming Expo will feature a number of exhibitions, featuring presentations and speeches from all sorts of industry insiders, from game development, casino operations and marketing, and security & surveillance to hotels, entertainment concepts, and consulting services. Who Will Attend? G2E always represents a meeting of Who's Who of the industry. This year will be no different in that regard, as a number of experts from different relevant iGaming fields will gather to exchange ideas and share their experiences. David J. Stern, NBA Commissioner Emeritus, is one among many notable speakers. On September 29, Mr Stern will have a conversation with the Geoff Freeman, AGA President and CEO, discussing the future of sports betting and the evolution of the NBA brand over the years among other things. His valuable insights into creating strategic partnerships and thoughts on corporate social responsibility should not be missed. Gaming Standards Association, presided by Peter DeRaedt, will hold its Annual Meeting during G2E. The GSA have been working tirelessly for nearly two decades on creating standards for the gaming industry and they will be celebrating their 18th anniversary on September 28. All those interested are welcome to join the meeting, provided they register ahead of time. The registration is completely free and those attending will get glimpses into the GSA's vision and their plans for expanding global cooperation. International Game Technology PLC, better known in the industry by the acronym IGT, will use the opportunity provided by G2E to present a full spectrum of gaming solutions. IGT announces they will reveal numerous gaming innovations in their G2E booth, demonstrating their determination to keep up with the iGaming industry, taking full advantage of possibilities provided by the new technologies on the market. Global Gaming Awards 2016 G2E 2016 will kick off with the Global Gaming Awards ceremony, set to take place on September 26 at the Venetian. The awards will go to the most deserving businesses and organizations in the industry, divided in twelve different categories. A panel of judges will make their decisions based on the shortlist of candidates presented to them prior to the awards ceremony. Some of the categories that the judges will vote one are: Best Online Operator, Best Casino Design, Best Mobile Solution, etc. As expected, industry giants like Playtech, bet365, Microgaming, and IGT earned their places on several shortlists of candidates in different categories.
PSG lost precious points against Monaco and St. Etienne, which caused it to lose the first place in Ligue 1. They are trying to return to the top and could do exactly that by defeating Toulouse on the road on Friday evening. The visitors have a couple of injury concerns, but none of them are serious enough as to jeopardize their favorite status. PSG Returns to Its Winning Ways The French champions were on the verge of securing all three points against Arsenal, but in the end they had to settle for one. They lost to Monaco and got just one point against St. Etienne, but since then things improved a lot. The last two games were simply amazing and the reigning champions have scored a combined nine goals for keeping clean sheets on both occasions. Against Toulouse, they will play the same aggressive football and hope that the visitors will crumble under pressure. They’ve got a spectacular head to head record, with 14 victories in the last 15 games and a single draw. Overall PSG has won the vast majority of games and will be aiming for another victory. Toulouse Bolsters Its Defenses The hosts are currently riding a short winning streak with two consecutive victories, each of them by the same score. They managed to score twice but conceded a goal on each occasion and they can consider themselves lucky to allow just one against PSG. Toulouse needs to take additional precautions ahead of this fixture and the top priority is to bolster defenses. They’ve got five players unavailable and four of them are playing defensive roles, which doesn’t bode well for this type of match. Bet365 only offers odds of ½ on PSG to win on the road, but under these circumstances they are still valuable and fully justify a high-stakes bet.
It's been a lucky week in America as both the Powerball and Mega Millions lottery jackpots have been won. On Saturday 17th, a Powerball ticket bought in the state of Georgia matched the white balls numbers 09 19 51 55 62 and the Powerball number 14 to scoop the grand prize of $264 million, while on Friday 16th, a single ticket matched the Mega Millions numbers 13 21 28 34 40 plus the gold Mega Ball 15 to win $133 million. It's not clear yet whether these were held by individuals or syndicates, or if the winners have chosen to have the whole prizes paid out in instalments over 30 years, or to go for the cash options which gives them immediate riches, minus the taxes that apply to US jackpots. It could also be the case that either or both could have bought through one of the online lottery ticket agencies such as The Lotter, Play USA Lotteries or Jackpot.com Lottery, all of which have opened up these and other major games from around the world to a much wider audience. How To Play US Lotteries The Powerball lottery costs $2 per play and to win it tickets must match the 5 main numbers from a pool of 69, plus the single Powerball from a set of 26. Matching the 5 main balls alone wins a $1 million prize, while a Powerplay option costs an extra $1 and will multiply any wins below this level by up to 5 times over. The Powerball is drawn on Wednesday and Saturday evenings at 11 pm EST in Tallahassee Florida. Once the jackpot is won, it is re-set at a starting value of $40 million and rolls over until a winning ticket is bought. To win the Mega Millions lottery jackpot, players will need to have matched 5 main numbers from 75 plus a single Mega Ball number from 15, which costs $1 per play, or $2 if the Megaplier, which is similar to the Powerplay option is taken. Mega Millions draws take place at 11 pm EST on Tuesday and Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia. The Mega Millions has a starting value of $15 million.
bet365 has recently revealed figures showing that the global online gambling operator performed extremely well in its 2015/16 fiscal year. As a privately held entity, bet365 is not obliged to publish regular financials, but often shares annual figures after each fiscal year has been completed and the numbers compiled. In the past, industry analysts have been consistently impressed by bet365’s ability outperform for its biggest rivals, which are still hugely dependent on the performance of their betting shops on UK high streets. Meanwhile, bet365 has blazed a trail by excelling in the online marketplace without any need for a physical presence. Overall Revenue Increases Getting into the numbers, bet365 showed a 5% increase in revenue to £1.55 billion for the year ending 27 March 2016. Proportionally, there was a larger 10% rise in profit to £448 million, which suggests bet365 is becoming more efficient in its operations at a time when new tax regulations are being introduced in multiple online gambling jurisdictions. The operator’s success stems from the popularity of its stellar products, which include bet365 Casino, bet365 Vegas (Games), and bet365 Sports. From those products, bet365 was willing to reveal that sports revenue increased by 6% to reach £37 billion, coming a year after the operator was able to benefit from the 2014 World Cup. Surge in Mobile Betting In sports betting, bet365 highlighted the uptake of mobile usage among players, with this channel seeing a 36% rise in revenue for 2015/16. Meanwhile, there was a slight fall when it came to in-play betting, which fell by 3% to a 72% share of all sports revenue in 2015/16. bet365 also showed that it continues to draw in players, with active customers increasing by 11% in 2015/16. Altogether, the multichannel online gambling operator can boast having more than 23 million lifetime signups among its players. To cope with the rise, bet365 now employs more than 3,100 people.
Chelsea and Arsenal are credited with the second chance to win the Premier League this season after Manchester United and their city rivals. So far, they are within striking distance and a victory over a main counter candidate would mean a great deal for the winning side. Arsenal has home pitch advantage and a slightly better head to head record, but Chelsea is well capable of causing an upset at Emirates Stadium. Chelsea Undefeated on the Road The Blues always knew how to make the most of home pitch advantage and won most of the matches played at Stamford Bridge. So far, they managed to avoid defeat on the road and extending this run against Arsenal would mean a great deal. This doesn’t mean that Chelsea will travel to their city rivals willing to settle for one point. A defensive strategy backfired badly against Liverpool and Conte is not the kind of manager to make the same mistake twice. This time, pressure is on the home side so Chelsea can do what it knows best and score on the counterattack. Terry is the only notable absence from their starting formation, so offensively they look fine ahead of the Derby. Arsenal Is on a Scoring Spree The Gunners have won for the last five games and the last victories were lopsided once on the road. They managed to score 4 goals on both occasions and overall they are some of the best offensive teams in the English first division. Only Manchester City has scored more goals so far, so Arsenal fans are entitled to be optimistic ahead of this fixture. Matches against Chelsea always feel like a coin flip and risk-averse punters would be reluctant to pick winners. Odds of 4/5 on more than 2.5 goals to be scored are tempting but they’re expected to drop. Bet365 still offers them, so do yourself a favor and seize the opportunity while it lasts.
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