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Top Tips for Assessing iGaming Platform Quality
The global iGaming market represents one of the most popular segments of the $300 billion-a-year video game industry. The broad appeal of digital iterations of classic table games, combined with their relative accessibility and offering of real money prizes, all come together to make them one of the biggest growth areas to watch over the next ten years.
This is especially the case when one factor in the impact of iGaming being let into the world’s largest economy, the United States, following 2017’s repeal of the PASPA federal legislation.
Altogether, this amounts to a minor boom for the industry. This ultimately stands to benefit the end-consumer, who gets to not only sample platforms from among a wide range of options but gets to benefit from the innovation born from this competition.
But it’s not all straightforward, unfortunately. With an estimated 20,000+ online casinos operating today, it can be difficult to identify which are worth your custom. Moreover, while many of these platforms are less refined or complete than others, some are genuinely malicious or represent a security risk.
Suffice it to say, this latter category is to be avoided – but how exactly can we ensure we don’t fall for one of these suspect gaming providers? Fortunately, there are a number of simple steps you can follow to make sure you’re only spending your money at the very best and most trustworthy platforms.
Compliance with Gambling Orgs
Across the world, iGaming is subjective to stringent controls due to its mature content. To police, these requirements, and ensure compliance with industry norms, a number of gambling regulation organisations exist around the world.
Some of these are predominantly focused on brick-and-mortar venues in specific regions. Still, many offer online iGaming certificates that can be acquired by any platform that fits the relevant criteria. Because of this, checking that the platform you’re using is regulated by one or more of these bodies is a great first step in assessing whether it’s of high quality.
Among the most common to watch out for are the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC), Curaçao eGaming (CEG), and the Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC).
Comes Recommended
One of the simplest ways to ensure you’re only accessing the best iGaming platforms out there is to follow up on recommendations from industry leaders. The majority of iGaming industry news platforms are committed to championing the platforms that meet the very highest standards. What’s more, there are even websites whose sole purpose is to review, rank and recommend online casinos for their users.
For example, among the directories offered by casinoreviews.com, you’ll find a survey of the casinos with the best payouts online. There’s even an added benefit in seeking out providers through these recommendation platforms, as they typically host affiliate sign-up offers that can get you great deals on welcome bonuses or free spins, depending on the platform in question.
Secure Sockets Layer
Cybersecurity can be complex, but the fundamentals are surprisingly straightforward. One of the most common ways that people get their information intercepted and stolen online is by accessing websites that do not offer server packet encryption.
Simply put, this means that certain websites do not take steps to safeguard your private information when you access them. You may suppose such websites must be difficult to identify, but there is a simple trick that will keep you in good stead.
Simply take a look at the URL, or web address, of the site in question. If it begins with ‘http://’, you should exercise caution – particularly if you already have your suspicions about the site. If, on the other hand, the website begins with ‘https://’, it’s more than likely safe to access.
This is what’s known as SSL, or secure socket layer certification. It demonstrates that a site is encrypting all information being sent and received from its servers, including your confidential information. To get an SSL certificate a trusted third party must verify a website. It is for this reason that it is extremely uncommon for a malicious site to feature this security protocol.
Looks Professional
While this last tip won’t get you very far on its own, factoring in whether a site looks modern, clean, and professional is a great way to pile on contributing testimony as to the quality of a iGaming site.
A website that looks like it hasn’t been updated since 1997 is unlikely to be in compliance with modern web security. This can mean that even if it’s not explicitly malicious in intent, its outdated design could result in it posing an undue security risk.
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Kore Digital Mining Ltd Announces Additional 14 PH/s Bitcoin Mining Capacity
Kore Digital Mining Ltd, a UK based Bitcoin mining company, announces that effective 1st May 2024, an additional 14 PH/s mining capacity will be added to its existing infrastructure.
This additional capacity will be provided by a major Bitcoin mining corporation and will be operational until 30th June 2024.
Derek Nisbet, Kore’s Founder & CEO, said – “We are pleased to work with a leading Bitcoin Miner in securing a large amount of mining capacity, for a 2 month trial period. We look forward to hopefully extending this period and engaging more with major mining corporations offering Bitcoin hashing opportunities, in the future.”
This additional 14PH/s Bitcoin mining capacity adds to the existing 2 PH/s currently operational with Kore’s own infrastructure and an additional 4 PH/s is due to be added over the next quarter, totalling 20 PH/s.
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The Benefits of Playing at EU Casinos
There are many EU casinos that not only attract players from Europe itself but also from countries around the world, including the US, UK, and even those from countries where online gambling isn’t permitted. So why is it that EU casinos are so popular? What drives the online gambling community to these casinos?
Well, that’s what we’re going to be looking at today. What’s so attractive about EU casinos to people who are looking for an immersive and entertaining online casino experience? Why do people in the USA, the home of Las Vegas, go outside of the USA to play at online casinos?
Benefits of EU casinos
Online gambling is by far one of the most popular methods of gambling online. Throughout Europe, specific laws in each country can vary, so access to land-based casinos can sometimes be few and far between. Thus, going online to enjoy a casino experience has become a more preferable option. And so why EU casinos? Well, for those who are joining EU casinos from outside Europe and not from the UK or the US, the English-based support and customer service are very attractive. A lot of people who play at EU casinos access it using a VPN or from a country where they don’t have any domestic online casinos, and most of the time English is their first language or one that they can understand.
The next attractive factor regarding EU online casinos is safety and security. Each online casino in the EU is strictly regulated and licensed. It’s this reassurance that a lot of players look for when choosing an online casino to go to and play at. They are held to the same strict and high standards as those of their British counterparts in the UK, which are upheld and monitored by the UK Gambling Commission. In the EU, a lot of the casinos are also regulated by either the Malta Gaming Authority or the Curacao Gaming Licence Authority. All of which share the same standards and expectations as other authorities across theglobe,e which ensures that all players playing online at EU casino websites.
The casinos that are available online in the EU are also very open to a lot of different payment methods. There are even some crypto casinos where you can play casino games online with cryptocurrency. This openness to accepting a lot of different payment methods means a lot to people who like to play at online casinos. The vast majority of them also pride themselves on providing very quick withdrawals, which are measured in hours rather than days. After all, there is nothing more frustrating than having a big win and then having to wait days to get your hard-fought winnings.
And lastly, bonuses and promotions. The vast majority of EU online casinos will have a wide range of different bonuses and promotions that you can sign up for and take advantage of. There are certain countries, such as Sweden, where the online casinos are strictly limited to one bonus or one promotion; however, the vast majority of EU casinos are not subject to such restrictions and offer a great online casino experience.
When it comes to the popularity of EU online casinos, it is growing year on year. There is plenty going in their favour and more people than ever before are shifting to online casinos rather than having to go down to the casino themselves. The fact that they can access these EU casinos from their smartphones, wherever they are, means it’s easier than ever before to win big at a casino online and have a good time.
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William Hill Announced as Official Betting Partner of Qipco Guineas Festival
Leading bookmaker becomes official betting partner of first UK Classic meeting of 2024
William Hill has been announced as the new official betting partner of the Qipco Guineas Festival, the first UK Classic meeting of the season.
It’s the latest addition to William Hill’s spring racing roster, following sponsorship of The Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster, the Punchestown Champion Chase and its status as official betting partner of the Randox Grand National Festival.
The 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas headline the three-day meeting and the leading bookmaker will sponsor 15 races across the weekend with the Jockey Club Stakes, Palace House and Dahlia Stakes among the races now featuring the William Hill title.
Aidan O’Brien’s unbeaten superstar City of Troy is still all the rage for the 2,000 Guineas at 4/6 whereas Karl Burke’s Fallen Angel heads a competitive looking 1,000 Guineas market at 7/2.
“We’re delighted to become the official betting partner of the Qipco Guineas Festival, strengthening our relationship with The Jockey Club on the back of a fantastic Grand National Festival,” a spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said. “It’s brilliant for William Hill to be associated directly with such a prestigious event at Newmarket, the home of the thoroughbred, for this season’s first two Classics. The company has a close connection with the history of the 2,000 Guineas as William Hill himself bred the 1949 winner, Nimbus, who then went on to win the Derby.
“We’re excited to be involved at racing’s key meetings and see the Qipco Guineas Festival as the perfect sponsorship as the British flat season kicks into gear.”
Newmarket – 2,000 Guineas: May 4, 2024
City Of Troy | 4/6 |
Rosallion | 4/1 |
Notable Speech | 12/1 |
Henry Longfellow | 12/1 |
Night Raider | 16/1 |
Alyanaabi | 16/1 |
Ancient Wisdom | 16/1 |
Task Force | 16/1 |
Ghostwriter | 16/1 |
Iberian | 20/1 |
BAR | 25/1 |
Newmarket – 1,000 Guineas: May 5, 2024
Fallen Angel | 7/2 |
Ylang Ylang | 4/1 |
Dance Sequence | 5/1 |
Ramatuelle | 10/1 |
See The Fire | 12/1 |
Content | 12/1 |
One Look | 14/1 |
Pretty Crystal | 14/1 |
Buttons | 20/1 |
Purple Lily | 20/1 |
Porta Fortuna | 20/1 |
Star Style | 20/1 |
BAR | 25/1 |
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