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The big guns take a break from Premier League action this weekend as four of the EPL’s ‘Big Six’ go head-to-head in the FA Cup. Current holders Manchester City take on record 13-time winners Arsenal in the first semi-final, while top four contenders Man Utd and Chelsea go head-to-head in Sunday’s evening kick-off. Who will be returning to Wembley for the final on 1st August? Here’s our preview of this weekend’s semis, plus a look at the remaining Premier League games… FA Cup Semi-Finals Saturday 18th July Arsenal vs Man City, 19:45 It’s master vs apprentice for the second time…

Ubettabelieveit upped his game in the 17:25 at Sandown to land our tipster a win on Thursday. Today, he’s heading up to Haydock to pick out three more interesting contenders… HAYDOCK RACING TIPS 17:25 – Mina Velour – 11/2 May well be the one to watch in an open-looking contest after two wins over this distance last year and coming from a yard with a fast-growing reputation. 18:25 – Ispolini – 18/5 Looks a big player for William Buick and Charlie Appleby in the day’s Listed race despite fluffing his lines in the Sagaro at Newcastle. Former German St Leger…

20 years of hurt finally look to be drawing to a close. After years of being the Championship’s favourite punchline, Leeds Utd could finally be looking towards a brighter future this weekend with Marcelo Bielsa’s side now just a point away from finally returning to the top flight. West Brom and Brentford will be looking to keep the pressure up should the Whites slip up, while the end could be nigh for several sides deep in the relegation dogfight. It’s set to be a weekend of highs and lows in the EFL Championship. Here’s our preview of all the action……

T he Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) issued Friday the Directive on the Key Function of the Prevention of Money laundering and the Financing of Terrorism.  From the coming into force of Directive 3 of 2020, B2C licensees shall ensure that at least one of the Key Function Holders vested with exercising the Key Function of the Prevention of Money Laundering and the Financing of Terrorism must also be a FIAU (Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit)-registered MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) in accordance with the procedures laid down in the directive. The directive is effective as of Monday, July 20. However, the…

P ariplay has launched a new Spin That Wheel feature that will mark the latest in a series of ground-breaking tools for operators to improve their acquisition and retention performance, the company said Thursday.  The new feature, which will be rolled out to Fusion-integrated operators in August, aims to provide operators with essential marketing tools to boost their ROI, via its cutting-edge aggregation platform. Pariplay’s most recent addition, Spin That Wheel, is a follow-up to its Tournaments tool, which made its debut at ICE London earlier this year. Fusion Tournaments entered the market with great success, bolstered by a leaderboards…

E volution Gaming released Friday its Interim Report for January-June 2020. Revenues for the second quarter amounted to EUR 128.3 million, an increase of 50% compared to the corresponding period last year. EBITDA increased by 90% to EUR 81,1 million, with a margin of 63 percent.  As for the first half of 2020, operating revenues increased by 48% to EUR 243,5 million. EBITDA was up by 85% to EUR 145,3 million, corresponding to a margin of 59.7%. Evolution Gaming CEO Martin Carlesund said the second quarter has been “eventful with several product launches and a very high demand, partly due…

U K casinos will be allowed to reopen in August. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson made the announcement Friday morning as he updated plans for the next stage in the UK Government’s coronavirus recovery strategy. “From August 1 we will reopen most remaining leisure settings, namely bowling, ice-skating rinks, casinos and we will enable close contact services at beauticians to resume,” he said, as reported by The Sun. Casinos were forced to close on March 23 due to the pandemic. Johnson announced on July 4 that a number of leisure and hospitality businesses were allowed to reopen their doors, but…

A s the Official Wagering Partner of MLB in Latin America, Betcris receives access to Official MLB Data, league marks, and logos for its website and other wagering platforms, including a free-to-play mobile app that is currently under development by Betcris. Additionally, international broadcasts of MLB Jewel Events and Postseason match-ups will feature marketing and advertising of Betcris in Latin American countries and territories where the company is licensed and regulated. Betcris and MLB will also collaborate on best-in-class practices to protect the integrity of MLB games. “Partnering with MLB gives us a great competitive edge and reflects the dedicated…

The firm intends to cut costs by shutting down services, including poker games and hospitality G enting, one of the largest gaming companies in the UK, plans to cut 1,642 jobs at clubs and hotels across the country due to the Covid-19 pandemic effects. While pubs, restaurants, shops and even bookmakers in England have been allowed to open as coronavirus lockdown restrictions eased, casinos remain among the businesses not permitted to do so.  Genting told staff at 27 of its venues that it intended to cut costs by shutting down services, including poker games and hospitality, as reported by The…

100 projects will be handpicked and offered a free stand to showcase their products and initiatives S iGMA announced it is now accepting applications from iGaming and emerging tech startups that are looking for the best way to kick off proceedings via the SiGMA Pitch competition. With over 10,000 expected to the 7th edition of SiGMA Malta 2020, the “World’s iGaming Festival,” startups will get brand exposure and access to investors and mentors eager to meet interesting projects. SiGMA Pitch allows startups and business to put their presentation skills to the test. Over the years many have taken up the…

U krainian gambling legislation passed the second reading at Verkhovna Rada on Tuesday, and it is expected to come into force within the very near future. Eventus International is hosting a webinar to offer expert insights into these new developments. “Ukraine Gambling Law – What You Need To Know” is taking place on July 29 at 12:00 BST. A panel of experts will discuss the way forward after these advances in both land-based and online gambling regulation in Ukraine. Confirmed panel members to date include Ilya Machavariani, Associate, Head of Russian and CIS Gambling practice, Dentons; as well as Robert…

U kraine’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday ending a decade-long ban on gambling in a move aimed at boosting budget revenues. The government expects casinos, bookmakers and slot machine operators to contribute at least four billion hryvnias (about $148 million) to the state budget annually through taxes and licence fees. Bill No.2285 was supported by 248 MPs. Lawmaker Oleh Marusyak, a member of the president’s Servant of the People party and author of the bill, said the legislation would help Ukraine supplement state revenues after a decade of the industry operating underground, Reuters reports. The government said the money…

O perators of card rooms across California have called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to order the closure of tribal casinos amid the surge in coronavirus cases. The California Gaming Association, whose members include the Seven Mile Casino in Chula Vista and Oceans Eleven Casino in Oceanside, wrote to the governor last week saying they believe Newsom has both the authority and duty to close tribal casinos to protect public health. “In response to your July 1 order, all cardrooms in the targeted counties are now closed. In contrast, all tribal casinos in the targeted counties remain open. This is inconsistent…

The 2020 Haskell Invitational stakes stands as one of the most important thoroughbred races in the season for American three-year-olds. Learn about the field in this 2020 Haskell Invitational betting preview. The 2020 Haskell Invitational will draw the eyes of all horse racing fans to Monmouth Park in New Jersey this weekend. On Saturday, seven of the best three-year-old horses in the nation will be looking to snag the winner’s share of the $1 million purse. This year’s winner will be able to set its sights on the Kentucky Derby later this year. In most years, the horse racing schedule…

When you’re gambling at the table games at a casino and want to get comps, you still present your players club card. But the casinos can’t track your action electronically to determine how much money you’ve put into action. They instead use an estimate that’s based (in part) on your rating by the pit boss. That’s the person in charge of the dealers in that area of the casino. He decides what your average bet has been – that’s your rating. If you’re betting $5 per hand on blackjack, the casino multiplies that by how many hands per hour you’re…

Many gamblers love playing blackjack due to its low house and in-depth strategy. They can improve their knowledge by mastering basic strategy. Blackjack is also great for aspiring professional gamblers. Card counting and hole carding both offer legitimate ways to beat the game. One thing that blackjack isn’t as well known for, though, is jackpots. Those seeking huge prizes often opt for slots, Caribbean stud, or Let It Ride. However, you can commonly find progressive jackpots through online blackjack. I’ll discuss more on the online version’s basics and if you can win big blackjack jackpots at gaming sites. Basics of…