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Tonight is the launch of the first of six days of World Cup Qualifiers and there couldn't be a more anticipated match to kick things off. In total, there are nine matches to be played tonight including: Group D - Republic of Ireland vs Georgia, Austria vs Wales, Moldova vs Serbia; Group G - FYR Macedonia vs Israel, Liechtenstein vs Albania and Group I - featuring Turkey vs Ukraine, Iceland vs Finland and Kosovo vs Croatia. All international eyes will be on Italy vs Spain however, as this game could easily be a reasonable final at any World Cup. The rivalry between Italy and Spain is well-known and it is funny, but both teams share a lot in common, especially in the wins category. The Italians, at home tonight, have never lost a World Cup Qualifier while playing in Italy. In fact, they haven't lost a competitive game at home since 1999 when they lost to Denmark. The Spaniards have not lost a World Cup or a Euro qualifier at all since 1993, and that came at the hands of Denmark too (weird). We must remember though that it was Italy that beat Spain in the Round of 16 at this year's Euro's, and they did draw 1-1 in a friendly match back in March. The Azzurri and La Furia Roja are two of the best and most highly skilled teams on the face of the planet and this game will get exciting quickly. The question is, who will win? Prediction The match could very well end with either team walking away with the win, but it should be Italy, the home team that wins this one 3-2. The Azzurri are too strong in their own backyard, but Spain will be able to score a couple goals in the process. World Cup Qualifiers Odds Outright, bet365 Sports has given the advantage to Spain at 2.70, while Italy are at 3.20 and a draw at 2.90. There are dozens of markets to choose from and attractive odds when making Correct Score bets. bet365 will also be offering live in play odds throughout all of the World Cup Qualifiers.
On September 23, Kiev hosted a Blockchain & Bitcoin conference, gathering around a thousand guests in total and covering a wide range of relevant bitcoin and blockchain topics. The conference gathered numerous expert speakers and it was divided into three sections, catering to novices, experts, and developers alike. Kiev Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Highlights By splitting the Conference into three different sections, the organizers hoped to create an atmosphere where everyone, regardless of their level of knowledge, would feel comfortable and would have access to the lectures tailored to meet their expectations. Newcomers were introduced to concepts like cryptocurrency, blockchains, and bitcoin. Maxim Krupyshev, CEO of Cubit, in charge of this section expressed his surprise and delight about the amount of knowledge displayed by newcomers. He explained that most people in the audience have already been familiarized with the topics and had some very interesting and unexpected questions. The expert section touched upon the issues like legislation, future of bitcoin mining, as well as possibilities of creating digital currencies on a national level. This section included many notable speakers, from the IBM representatives to developers and various startup founders who shared their thoughts and ideas. The developers spent time doing what they do best, writing and talking code and making adjustments to mining stations. They went through the most often coding mistakes and conducted security tests during the workshop part of the Conference. Lessons for the Next Conference According to Michael Chobanian, KUNA bitcoin agency founder, more than 70% of those who were in the audience in Kiev cannot be defined as newcomers, as they already have a very solid knowledge on the topics. Thus, the next conference, taking place in Moscow in November, will do away with the newcomers section, replacing it with another one. Generally speaking, guests and participants of the Kiev Blockchain and Bitcoin Conference were pleased with what they were presented and with the pleasant atmosphere. A big number of attendees is a great sign and an encouragement for the future efforts.
The virtually possibilities of affiliate marketing will be on display to the world starting today at the Russian Affiliate Congress 2016. Attendees Taking place at Moscow´s Novotel Moscow City (Presnenskaya Naberezhnaya 2), the annual international marketing and affiliate conference remains the premiere platform for bringing together advertising space and affiliate programs owners; advertisers; bloggers; marketing experts and other specialized industry experts. New Format The always evolving conference unveils a new format this year embracing optimal communication. This year´s edition features an enhanced live stereotypes demo zone as well as two professional conference streams. The first stream will feature web developers while the second will patch in advertising providers. Speaking Millennial A wealth of sharp, witty speakers are also set to present in the new RACE style of delivering expertise knowledge, vast experience, and valuable information with an edgy sense of humour. Affiliate Awards The RACE Awards are further slated to recognize successful affiliate program players. RACE In Motion For shuttling between hotel rooms, events, and the parties, RACE 2016 is offering attendees all kinds of energy efficient wheel options, including roller skates, bicycle and segway. The Insights As for the inside information and solution algorithms that RACE has come to be known for, RACE 2016 is focused on delivering themes of quality market innovations of affiliate marketing; efficient affiliate marketing tools, lead generation, new routes and maps; and best practices in affiliate marketing. Comprehensive Topics More presentations and information will be available for vital current iGaming themes including Forex and Binary options; gambling; mechanic versus marketing automation; current and emerging trends of affiliates programs; online promotion; marketing areas; and traffic quality. Incoming: Natural Linkage The central benefit that RACE 2016 is offering is the best ways to acquire natural links in the gambling sector, with the top experts in affiliate marketing unveiling their tried and true secrets to business monetization. The Issue With Leviathans such as Google, Yandex and other search engines declaring war on artificial links, it remains to be seen if “natural links” can sustain in the hypercompetitive segment that gambling represents. BizUp CEO Matteo Monari, whose clients include Unibet, BetClic, Betsson and King.com, is primed to provide a realistic assessment of the white hat adaptation process. Outracing the Challenge In his report on acquiring natural links in the gaming world, he will address the issues of why link-building is still important; old and new link-building methods; shifting from artificial to natural links; and successful link-earning strategies. Forecast This is just the tip of the iceberg, as far as affiliate and marketing opportunities to be found at RACE 2016.
The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association (GBGA) is all set to restart their battle against the UK Point of Consumption Tax before the EU Court of Justice in Luxembourg. The POC tax was introduced in December of 2014 and the GBGA believes that its only goal was improving the UK government income. Point of Consumption Tax in a Nutshell The POCT introduced a new regulation, forcing online operators who accept bets from UK customers to pay a 15% tax regardless of where they are located. Naturally, this had a huge impact on those operators whose operations are located offshore. Gibraltar and Malta were among the most affected territories, due to the fact that they host a number of big online gaming companies. The newly imposed regulation cut deeply into their profits and led to the GBGA taking a legal action against the UK, claiming that the POCT discriminates against Gibraltar-based operators. GBGA Claims "Unlawful Restrictions" In their case against the UK which the UK High Court forwarded to the Court of Justice of the European Union, the GBGA invokes Article 56 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. The GBGA representatives claim that 15% tax represents the breach of the mentioned article, as it imposes restrictions on the supply of services. The EU law is quite clear on the matter. However, what is not so clear is the fact that the Article 56, and Treaty as such, only apply to full member states. The UK side claims that Gibraltar, as a territory under the control of United Kingdom, doesn't qualify as such. Potential Implications It will certainly take a few months before the EU court reaches its final verdict. However, the UK will be awaiting anxiously, as the decision in favor of the GBGA would have very serious financial implications. It's not only that the UK would have to revoke their Point of Consumption Tax, but they would probably be forced to return all the income that resulted from the tax, which would be a huge blow on the country's budget.
Belarus caused the first major surprise at the World Cup preliminaries after preventing France from winning the match. They defended with all lines and took advantage of the fact that the European finalists didn’t take the match seriously. The visitors are unlikely to enjoy the same advantages gained the Netherlands, especially after their humiliating exit in the previous preliminaries. Nothing Short of Victory Is Acceptable Splitting points against Sweden on the road was not the result that Netherlands fans were hoping for. Despite the obvious quality of their opponent, the fans were upset because the image of the untimely elimination from the last preliminaries is very much alive in their memory. This time, the team is expected to win by a comfortable margin and reclaim the lead in Group A. Manager Blind is given no option, but a comfortable win and this will reflect in the starting formation. His team will have three strikers and just three defenders, the best proof of his offensive intentions. Belarus isn’t expected to spend too much time outside its own half, so a thin backline should do. Low-Scoring Games for Belarus The visitors have a coherent game strategy that has helped them win or draw many of the recent games. Whenever they take on a better team, they shift into a defensive gear and try to wear them out. Belarus has a couple of strikers capable of scoring on the counterattack and this will be their strategy for tonight. Yanush is the only striker expected to feature in a starting formation that has five defenders and four midfielders. The visitors will try to scrap another point in the qualifiers, but the odds of them succeeding are slim. In order to enjoy better odds, punters should bet on the Netherlands to win at half time and win the match, an outcome valued at 7/10 by bet365 Sports.
Another Global Gaming Expo is now behind us and it is time to look back and see what G2E 2016 had to offer. There was a lot going on during the three day conference, with many keynote speakers presenting innovative ideas and numerous exhibitors showcasing their new, exciting products. Virtual Reality & Skill-Based Games Take the Center Stage This year's G2E was especially highlighted by an increased focus on virtual reality products and skill-based games solutions, looking to offer a solution for the problem of the Millennials. Many discussions revolved around what casinos and game developers could offer to the millennial generation to rekindle their passion for gambling. Chuck Underwood, the founder of The Generational Imperative Inc., emphasized during his address that young generations shouldn't and mustn't be ignored. An interesting suggestion which addressed the Millennials problem at least in part was presented by the company called ACS PlayOn. Realizing that young people are not used to carrying cash around and don't appreciate having to go to the ATM every time they bust at the tables, they presented a device that should facilitate buying chips using your credit or debit card. This would save customers from having to walk to the ATM every time they need more chips and should improve their overall gaming experience. A number of virtual reality casino games has been presented as well, which combine the power of new technologies and gambling elements to create an exciting gaming atmosphere and really help people have fun while playing for real money. USA and Online Gambling Laws Online gambling legislation in the United States was another hot topic during the G2E 2016. The online gambling in the States has been in the stalemate position for a long time now, and this naturally frustrates many of those involved with the industry. New Jersey DGE Director David Rebuck and MGC Chairman Stephen Crosby touched upon a number of regulatory topics during one of the G2E 2016 panels, explaining how prohibition simply doesn't work and how the regulation needs to change and evolve together with the industry. By properly adjusting the regulations, Rebuck emphasized, game developers and innovators will be encouraged to their thing. G2E 2016 a Proof of Industry Development Everything we've seen at this year's Global Gaming Expo clearly shows that the gaming industry experts and insiders are willing to put in time, effort, and resources required to keep up with the changes and come up with the solutions that customers require. Overall, all those attending G2E 2016 returned home with words of praise about what the conference had to offer and with a lot of new experiences, ideas, and business contacts, all of which should serve them well in the future.
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Intralot has been around for more than two decades and provides nearly 60 jurisdictions with great games. As a result of shaking hands with Genesis Gaming, it will be able to provide casino games to a broad audience. Meanwhile, the company is using its omni-channel approach to meet and exceed the expectations of lottery, betting and VLT fans. Intralot has received the prestigious WLA Responsible Gaming Framework Certification and works only with equally respectable software developers. Genesis Gaming fits the profile, as a top supplier of both desktop and mobile casions. They also have the resources and know-how to supply land-based businesses with video slot content. This new partnership signed with Intralot has provided them with the impetus to add Keno games to their portfolio. Lottery inspired games have gained a lot of traction recently among online casinos, so they are twice as motivated to walk down this path. A Springboard for Genesis Gaming Content The custom Keno games to be developed by Genesis Gaming will initially be available in the U.S. They will reach a broad audience as a part of the Intralot VLT games release, but more countries could follow. Their players will be able to tap into the experience of Genesis Gaming in creating video slots. Much of this knowledge will be put to good use in the development of Keno games. These are expected to be rich in innovative features, great looking and fun to play. James Watson, Director of European Sales at Genesis Gaming expressed his enthusiasm for having Genesis Gaming work with Intralot on this project. The company he represents employs a team of world-class designers with a keen eye for beauty and capable of crafting eye-candy games. The company has a lot of experience in creating video slots for mobile, real money as well as social gaming.
The Czech Republic failed to win the opening match in Group C and this doesn’t bode well for their qualification plans. Only the winner of the group qualifies directly, which adds extra pressure on the non-favorite teams. With Germany expected to win the group once again, the head to head record against this team is particularly important. No Injury Concerns for Germany The worst thing that can happen for the world champions is to lose players due to injury or suspension. Currently, they don’t have such problems and can field the best starting formation ahead of this match. Past performance suggests the fact that they come out firing on all cylinders when they have home pitch advantage. Germany usually manages to score a goal by half time and then doubles down on the lead. Muller is going to spearhead the attack and will benefit from the support of an offensive midfield, so there’s the possibility for a high-scoring match. Neuer didn’t get any time off at Bayern, but the goalkeeper is rarely busy, given the offensive prowess of his team. Offensive Struggles for the Czech Republic The inability to score even once against Northern Ireland left many fans upset. The Czechs were thrilled by the result in the friendly game against Armenia, but their strikers were unable to keep up the tempo. Against Germany, it is going to be even more difficult, not to mention the fact that the backline will be under siege from the first minute. Kadlec is the striker that everyone expects to shine against Germany, but he sank into near irrelevance against Northern Ireland. Without adequate support, he won’t be able to send too many balls at the goal defended by Neuer. In this context, the best bet is on Germany to lead at half-time and win the match and punters would get odds of 7/10 from bet365 sports for this outcome.
The promoters of the approaching BEGE Expo 2016 have proudly announced finalisation of the agenda for the leading exhibition in the gaming industry on the Balkans and Eastern Europe. Get Ahead Bringing together the most prominent iGaming companies to Sofia, Bulgaria, participants will get tuned in to the most recent developments in the sector and find new networking partners from November 23-24 at Sofia´s state-of-the-art Inter Expo Centre. Records Flying Coming off a smashing 2015 edition attracting a record attendance of 4000 professionals and over 60 international companies, BEGE 2016 expects even more attendees this year as repeat visitors and new arrivals alike are coming in droves to present new products. Life Style Participation in BEGE is being supported by key lifestyle sponsorships to make attendance as high-living as possible, including through a Baristo coffee tasting event from Eurocatering restaurant; a wine-tasting from National Wine and Spirituous Beverages Institute NWSBI Ltd. set to share the secrets of aromas from the best wines in the region, and the world, and complimentary cocktails to raise the spirits at a Bartenders show presented by Bar Academy Bulgaria. Glamour Pageant The highlight of the fanfare at this year´s conference gala will be the glamorous Miss Gaming BEGE taking place on the first day of BEGE. Attendees still have the opportunity to choose a beauty contestant to promote their brand during said beauty pageant. Get Your Vote In Voting options for audience favorite are to be cast from November 14th until the 23rd November online at miss.balkangamingexpo.com, via SMS at phone number + 359 896 896 622 or onsite at the first day of the BEGE Expo show. BEGE Awards 2016 The BEGE Awards 2016 Ceremony will take place on 24th November, honouring the people and companies who have contributed to the industry excellence for the year. Officials and Jobs The ceremonies will be augmented by a wide range of activities including interaction with representatives of the Bulgarian State Commission on Gambling, and a Career Centre placement program for university graduates seeking a career in the gaming industry. EEGS Alongside BEGE expo, a parallel event taking place November 22-3 is the Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS), which will bring distinguished experts together to the Inter Expo Centre to discuss the latest trends in the industry and the key local regulatory developments. Attractive Promotion Those interested in attending have a chance for something big: an SPA holiday for two in Premier Luxury Mountain Resort 5 Bansko. Just register online at: balkangamingexpo.com/en/content/registration Outlook The presentation of information is regional, but the opportunities for people in all stages of the iGaming profession will be numerous and global—especially the networking.
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