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Autoriteit Financiële Markten, the Dutch financial market regulator is planning to ban all forms of advertising of binary options nationwide. This decision will also affect the contracts for difference ads, in a bid to protect consumers from potentially harmful investments. Both local companies and those who operate in the Netherlands on a European passport are going to be affected. The Well-Being of Consumers in Mind The decision to impose a blanket ban on binary options and CFDs advertisements was made to better protect local consumers. Advertisements were considered dangerous for encouraging people to invest in an industry that can lead to significant financial losses. The ads create the impression that those who invest are going to win a lot of money quickly. However, participants are always at the risk of losing their entire investment, due to misleading advertising. Binary options and CFDs were included in the category of toxic investment products, by the finance minister of the Netherlands. The regulator has been highlighting the risks of such investments and is now ready to take more drastic actions. The ban on advertising could be just the first step and more actions could be taken that will impact the entire industry. No Word on Forex Advertising At the time of writing, there were no explicit mentions about similar bans on foreign exchange trading ads. Having said this, it is unlikely that the Dutch financial regulator will keep its silence on this matter or do nothing about it. The fact that several companies operating in this line of work offer high leverage to their customers could bring them under scrutiny. For the time being, the ban on binary options and CFDs advertising is set to come in effect in early 2018. The financial authorities in the Netherlands are also working closely with their counterparts from other European countries.
There are still five teams across the NFC and AFC that are 3-0. Too bad for the Giants but we are talking about the Vikings. Minnesota has been the true definition of resilience as they lost their starting QB before the season and they have now lost their star RB in Adrian Peterson, out with a torn meniscus. Although they should not be winning games on paper, their defense is taking it upon themselves to destroy the offensive efforts of everyone that they have faced so far. The Vikings' D have only allowed 40 points in three games and they have given new life to the team. Last week's crucial win against the Panthers 22-10 was just an example of how this team has overcome to win, even when playing last year's NFL MVP in Cam Newton. The Viking defense sacked Cam Newton eight times and they intercepted him thrice. They hope to do the same against Eli Manning and company when the Giants come to town tonight. Monday Night is the perfect platform for the Vikings to show that they mean business this season and the bright lights of U.S. Bank Stadium will be the perfect chance for them to do so. The Giants won the first two games of the regular season, but were beat in a tough game to the Redskins 29-27 last weekend. Manning threw a decent game last week going 25 of 38 for a total 350 yards and a touchdown, but Washington was able to pick him off twice. He has thrown for a total of 925 yards this season, including four touchdowns and three interceptions. Sam Bradford for the Vikings is enjoying playing in the honor seat and since he took over in week 2 he has thrown for 457 yards and three touchdown's, but most importantly he has yet to throw an interception. NFL Odds and Live in Play Betting It would be wise to bet with the Vikings tonight, as they will most likely beat the Giants. The Vikings are an excellent team this year and have the tools to keep a perfect record for a few more weeks. bet365 Sports gives them the go ahead at 1.47, while the Giants are at 2.75. Live in play betting will be available throughout the game.
Over the past few years, traditional casinos in the U.S. have seen a decline in millennial customers. Classic slot machines, which casinos have traditionally relied upon to bring in over 50% of their gambling income, just don’t hold the same attraction for millennials as they do for their grandparents. One reason that millennials’ interest in casinos has declined is because the world of online gambling is readily available at the tips of their fingers - on their smartphones. Getting on a bus or in a car and heading down to Vegas or Atlantic City may look fun in the movies, but in real life it’s kind of a hassle. On the other hand, tapping lightly on the screen of your smartphone and having a world of slots, roulette, blackjack, baccarat, craps, and pretty much every other gambling game under the sun available to you is quite easy, and it can be done anytime, anywhere, without any planning or preparation. Online casino operators have realized the potential of the millennial market, and as such, have geared their sites and offerings to this younger crowd. What Exactly are Millennials Looking For? Easy access to fully-immersive entertainment. This is a generation that grew up on XBox and PlayStation. They don’t have a long attention span, and they want fast-paced thrills that keep on coming. Operators have also found that millennials tend to prefer skill-based games over totally luck-based games. (Which explains the popularity of Daily Fantasy Sports.) So while online slots are still a big offering, operators have also made it a point to focus on table games, poker, and live casino games. To be sure, millennials can find these things while playing online casino games on PC, but playing on mobile provides them the easy access that even PC doesn’t afford. And the possibilities are virtually endless.
New data from gambling research think tank Juniper Research places the total value of online gambling wagers at a staggering total of $550 billion for the year. Hinted Growth However, this number still seems to pale in comparison to growth rate calculated for 2021, in which Juniper expects an additional jump of $400 billion by 2021. Digital Service Equal This will put cumulative wagering totals on par with digital goods and services for 2021, potentially exceeding $1 trillion for the first time. Mobile Impact Other findings disclosed in Juniper’s latest report Mobile & Online Gambling: Casinos, Lotteries, Betting & VR 2016-2021 quantified the fact that gambling activities were increasingly migrating to the online environment, through the self-evident trend of increase in use of mobile channels. VR Factor Juniper further suggests that new technologies such as VR would spur further growth in the online casino sector, which is expected to account for almost half of the trillion dollar wager value projected for 2021 just under half of wagers by value in 2021. Key Customer Loyalty The report characterizes the sector as increasingly consolidated and mature, driven by a focus on customer loyalty that provides players with a wider range of play options, such as Ladbrokes rewards scheme offer and Rank Group’s Grosvenor cross-channel memberships. Return Business Ultimate While all operators are aware of the need to maintain customer engagement, report author Lauren Foye specifies that the primary benefit is drawing in return business. She points out that outreach in the form of personalised offerings based on past betting activity are drivers of the twin goals of greater engagement and reduced churn. Further Findings Further key report findings include a counter movement among some countries of outright prohibition of gambling in the face of expanding regulation in most other areas. And, despite increasing popularity and acceptance of Bitcoin by leading sportsbook providers such as William Hill and 888, Juniper believes that mass adoption of cryptocurrency across the gambling space remains unlikely. About Juniper Juniper is a think-tank company providing international research and analytical services to the global hi-tech communications sector in the form of consultancy, analyst reports and industry commentary.
The EFL Trophy is a competition that presents smaller English teams with a chance to win a valuable trophy. Bradford is credited with the first chance to emerge victorious this year and Bet365 Sports offers odds of 16/1 to those ready to make this bet. Their fans are happy with both the value and the manner in which the team started the campaign. However, the first serious test is this match against Bury. Two League 1 Teams on Deck Bradford and Bury are currently playing in the third English division and both of them have high expectations for this season. After 10 rounds they are within striking distance of Sounthorpe and are entitled to hope for promotion mid-2017. Their performance in the EFL Trophy so far meets the expectations of their fans as both of them won the opening match with relative ease. Impressive Winning Streaks for Both Clubs Bradford is undefeated in the last 10 games, but half those fixtures ended inconclusively. The defense is their strong suit and during this impressive run they didn’t concede more than one goal in any match. The problem is that offensively they don’t have too many options and rely on two strikers to score each time. Clarke and Mayifuila are their top scorers and the ones to spearhead the offensive against Bury. Their opponents are also riding a hot streak with six consecutive games. Bury’s obvious problem is that despite winning all these games they found it impossible to keep clean sheets in any of these fixtures. That’s why the top priority ahead of this match is to bolster defenses and prevent the hosts from scoring a goal. A draw would help both teams to advance from the group stage and that’s what they’ll be aiming for. That’s why, punters should bet on fewer than 2.5 goals to be scored at even odds at Bet365 sports.
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On October 27th, at Russian Gaming Week RGW, a host of respected gaming and betting representatives will share opinions on the outlook for the newly regulated Gorki Gorod gaming zone. Sochi Situation All attendees to RGW Sochi are sure to obtain a wealth of timely information and new updates regarding recent gambling industry developments in Sochi. Gorki Gorod Zone The conference is further set to educate all attendees on new online gambling trends in an innovative forum that affords attendees the opportunity to communicate directly with legislative authority representatives, lawyers, and marketers against a backdrop of luxury and investment reflecting the emerging state of the market that the Gorki Gorod gaming zone is rapidly transforming into. Adaptation Lesson The fact is the Russian gambling is set to change and adapt significantly with the launch of venues in Gorki Gorod. The impact of new regulation and the most effective ways to adapt to it will be a central topic at RGW Sochi. Interesting Speaker One key speaker is Bingo Boom Betting President Konstantin Makarov. Immersed in the gambling industry for over ten years, Makarov will be sharing insights into the challenges and prospects for iGaming project implementation in Sochi’s gambling zone. Presentation Themes Entitled “Expectations of bookmakers from the Krasnaya Polyana gambling zone,” Konstantin’s presentation will cover vial contextual themes such as the history of emerging of gambling zones in Russia; establishment of gambling legal regulation; peculiarities of the Russian gambling zones operation; the competitive landscape, with Azov City and Golden Sands looming nearby as neighbouring gambling zones; and the influence of gambling zones on the betting companies and their combined operations. Slotegrator’s Generous Promotion Of further interest is the leading iGaming solution provider Slotegrator’s announcement of a promotion offering free tickets to the international gambling and entertainment forum that RGW Sochi has become. All who sign up for the aggregator’s news feed will get 2 free tickets to the event, with the window for signup to last until the 24th of October. Promising Outlook With Slotegrator involved in the promotion, Russian Gaming Week is set to inform, entertain, and empower so that all attendees in Sochi can tap into the latest opportunity in global iGaming market expansion.
Last week both Georgia Southern and Arkansas State had a rest. This was definitely needed for both teams after their slow start to the season. They needed to rest, recharge and get back to winning, which could be easier said then done for both sides, as the Red Wolves from Arkansas have gone 0-4 for the first time since 2001. Last year's league champs have been the most disappointing team of the season so far and have lost both on-the-road and at home to teams that they should have been able to beat easily. Georgia Southern have started the season with at 3-1, but lost a big match to Western Michigan before the bye week 49-31. The Eagles are on the road for a four-game stretch and they look like they could improve on their start with a win tonight. The Eagles are usually quite a good team and control the game and the clock well. Typically a rushing team, the Eagles have seen success on the ground and through the air so far this year. QB's Favian Upshaw and Kevin Ellison have been a duo that has won games and rushing by Wesley Fields and L.A. Ramsby has baffled defenders trying to stop the run. On defense, key player (and best name in the league) Ironhead Gallon, linebacker leads the league in total defense. They have stopped more teams on third down than any other in the league, but their loss two weeks ago in Kalamazoo proves that there are holes therein. Four loses in a row and the Red Wolves are busy searching for ways to win. Losses to Toledo, Auburn, Utah State and Central Arkansas have them in last place and it all begins at the line of scrimmage. ASU are averaging no more than 80 yards on the ground, 1/3 less than all other rivals. The defense is like Swiss Cheese and their third-down stoppage is one of the worst in the league. Prediction The Red Wolves are due for a win, but that will not come against the Eagles. Expect Arkansas State to fall to 0-5 with Georgia winning 41-21. bet365 College Football Odds bet365 Sports is all over College Football and have tons of odds and betting markets. Georgia Southern are at -7.5 to beat the spread at 1.95, while Arkansas State are +7.5 at 1.86. Georgia Southern vs. Arkansas State Score Prediction: Georgia Southern 34, Arkansas State 23
It was always expected that the changes to the way the EuroMillions lottery is formatted would lead to big rollover jackpots, and this is already proving to be the case, with a huge €156 million prize to be won on Friday 7th October. To celebrate the new game, a Superdraw jackpot of €130 million had been offered, but as it remained unclaimed after Tuesday's draw, it has grown to the biggest Superdraw in the history of EuroMillions. With online ticket agents like The Lotter opening the game to players from around the world, the jackpot could be going anywhere, not just within Europe. Playing EuroMillions On 24th September, the way the EuroMillions is played changed. Players still need to pick 5 main numbers and 2 Lucky Star numbers, however, as well as a small increase in ticket prices, an extra Lucky Star number was added to the mix, taking it from 11 to 12, while the main numbers remain in a pool of 50. The starting level for the jackpot has gone up from €15 to €17 and extra UK Millionaire Maker and Mega Week prizes will be paid out. Around Europe, extra winning chances have been created by the change. It all adds up to a slight lengthening of the odds of winning the jackpot, but will see more of these huge prizes won. Draws still take place in Paris every Tuesday and Friday at 21.00 CET, although people buying them through services like The Lotter will need to take any time differences into account as the cut-off time for buying tickets is an hour before the draw. EuroMillions Online Sites like The Lotter work by local agents purchasing tickets in qualifying countries on behalf of players around the world. So for example Europeans can play the big US lotteries while Americans can enter the EuroMillions.
Lost Vegas is an infectious slot from Microgaming that sees hordes of zombies attacking the human survivors through the street of Vegas. With 5 reels and the popular 243 Ways to Win system, this game lets players choose which side they want to be on, while great visuals, random bonus features in the base game and a free spins round that has real bite should guarantee it's success. Playing Lost Vegas With a backdrop of a deserted casino, Lost Vegas sees the city overrun by characters like an undead Elvis, dancer and medic, while the unfortunate survivors include a barmaid, mobster and club girl. After any non-winning spin it's possible for the Zombie Fist Of Cash to appear, with a rotting hand clutching a reward making an appearance, while another randomly triggered feature is the Blackout Bonus where zombies or survivors can trigger extra payouts. Players can decide if they want to be among the living or the undead, with different free spins bonus features in play for each mode. In Survivor mode, the Stash feature sees low value symbols snatched away to uncover a bonus payout, with the free spins continuing until all of them have been removed. Zombie mode players will get to enjoy an Infection feature, where stacked zombie symbols will remain on the reels with the spins continuing until the whole game is turned into them. This can take up to 50 free spins to achieve. Lost Vegas Release Lost Vegas is released on desktop and mobile formats and players can expect to see it at sites such as Royal Vegas Casino, Euro Palace Casino and Platinum Play Casino. Commenting on the new release, Neill Whyte, Commercial Director at Microgaming said “Lost Vegas is a perfectly timed game for Halloween,” adding that “This slot brings so much entertainment to gameplay, from being able to pick a side and play as a Survivor or Zombie, to the never-seen-before features in the free spin rounds. We are really excited to see this slot launch, and I’m sure that the game will not only be popular upon release, but will be a long-term favourite with players.”
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