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10 Things You May Not Know But Should About Online Gambling
There are billions of dollars in revenue generated by the online gambling market worldwide. Many people still have no clue how it works.
Nevertheless, there are certain things you should know if you plan to gamble online for real money. You should learn about the risks involved if you’re thinking about starting. Read on to learn more.
Here are 10 things you didn’t know about online gambling, but really should, following the advice and betting tips on https://www.betastic.com/uk/betting-tips/.
Gambling Is Not Legal Everywhere
In some places, wagering is legal, while in other places it’s technically illegal, but unless it is a large operation, it is not prosecuted. Gambling at an online casino for real money can be frustrating because payment systems aren’t as straightforward as they are for other things. This is usually the case with locations where gambling isn’t fully legal, as you have to work around several loopholes in order to avoid breaking the law.
It’s Impossible to Count Cards in Online Blackjack
Even the most amateur gambler knows the concept of counting cards, perhaps from a movie or book they’ve seen or read. Casinos shuffle their decks often enough to now prevent you from applying a positive edge to live blackjack, as well, as there are enough decks and shuffles. A positive edge can only be obtained in games that involve other players, such as poker and sports betting.
Online Casino Bonuses Aren’t Always a Good Deal
Many new casino players from the Internet are surprised at how easy it is to get free money to play with through a £5 deposit bonus or a holiday offer. The offer is there to encourage new players to join and play. At a first glance, it appears they’re a great offer. However, things are rarely so nice in reality as casinos are raising their wagering requirements as time goes by.
Reviews Aren’t Always That Reliable
Positive comments from satisfied customers are among the best advertising available. Positive reviews are extremely valuable to a company in an industry where tens of thousands of platforms compete for business. It’s likely that you will read online reviews when you’re searching for a casino. Many online gaming platforms hire freelance writers to review their games.
Online Poker Players May Cheat
There are numerous ways to define online poker cheating. The most common method is by mining data. The majority of Internet cardrooms initially did not prohibit the use of software that tracked players’ statistics. However, those policies have since changed. These types of programs are no longer allowed – still, some players use them.
Online Gambling Is a Growing Industry
An estimated $300 billion is generated by land-based casinos every year. A 45 billion dollar sum doesn’t seem like much in comparison, but keep in mind that most online casinos won’t accept United States players. Hence, they lose a good deal of consumers. The Internet industry has grown significantly in comparison to land-based casinos.
Casino Customer Service Is Not Always Good
Most of the time, when you hear about an Internet casino cheating their customers, it isn’t because they are providing them with an unfair game. The most common reason for this is that a customer cannot process their withdrawal. In this industry, that’s the way it is. Still, it’s in the casino’s best interests to keep their players happy. But now all of them will have decent customer support that will help you resolve issues you might be experiencing.
Online Casinos Offer Loyalty Programs
If you have read any online gambling tips for slot machine players, you’ve probably heard of loyalty clubs at casinos. You are tracked based on how much you play and how much money you wager. Then you’ll receive a rebate or compensation equal to a percentage of your expected loss. You might even be eligible for more comps if you gamble more and more often, or even receive cash rebates or free spins if you play their slots.
RNG Is a Key Component
Casino games, bingo games, and poker games online fall under this statement. Online sports betting is obviously another matter. If you are interested in learning about the online gambling niche, you should start by learning about random number generators. They generate random number sequences using a computer program. This determines the results of games. Different games have different RTP (return to player) depending on their RNGs.
Payment via Cryptocurrency Is on the Rise
Even if what online gamblers are doing is fully within the parameters of the law, cryptocurrency can be beneficial to them for a variety of practical reasons. It is popular among gamblers because crypto provides anonymity and it removes banks and their robust monitoring systems from the picture. Bitcoin, as well as most other major cryptocurrencies, is accepted as adequate payment by just about all major online gambling platforms.
Conclusion
While online gambling can be a lot of fun, knowing what you’re doing makes it that much more enjoyable. Prior to becoming involved, you want to make sure you are aware of many of the above points. Regardless of whether you’re already a casino player, it’s still helpful to keep informed about the industry’s facts. Educated gamblers make good decisions. Hopefully, the information in this post is only the beginning of your online gambling education.
The race for knockout spots in Europe’s elite football competitions reaches the crunch phase this week, with matchday seven action in the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
The stakes are high with some of the big names in danger of elimination. From Tuesday to Thursday, GOtv will broadcast live action of some of the big matches. Here are the key matches you can access on GOtv:
Benfica vs Barcelona: The Catalans go to Portugal knowing a win will seal their qualification spot. But the job won’t be easy. Benfica have all to play for in this tie. With 10 points from their first 6 matches, only a win can keep them in a favourable position for the playoff spot. Watch this intriguing tie live on GOtv channel 65 at 9 pm tonight.
Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Leverkusen: This heavy-weight clash will be live on GOtv channel 64, tonight at 9 pm. Leverkusen are 4th in the table while Atletico are 11th, just a point behind their visitors. The coveted top eighth finish will be at stake in this clash, as all big teams try to avoid the two extra matches that come with finishing below 8th position.
Real Madrid vs Salzburg: The most successful team in UEFA Champions League history, Real Madrid, are in danger of crashing out in the group stage. Los Blancos sit 20th in the log and must win their remaining two matches, starting with this tie. Catch the action live on GOtv channel 64, at 9 pm on Wednesday.
Arsenal vs Dinamo Zagreb: With 5 teams tied on 13 points, the Gunners, though third in the table, know this is a perfect opportunity to solidify their claim to one of the top 8 slots. On the other hand, Dinamo Zagreb currently occupy the last playoff spot in the table, and thus have everything to play for. With Arsenal in unstable form, this could be a banana pill for them. This match will be live on GOtv channel 65, at 9 pm on Wednesday.
AC Millan vs Girona: With 7 UEFA Champions League titles, AC Milan are the second most successful team in the competition. The Rosonerri are just a point outside the top 8, and a win against Girona will surely put them in the top 8 and a chance to steal a rounf-of-16 slot. Watch the action unfold live from San Siro at 9pm on Wednesday on GOtv channel 62.
Manchester United vs Rangers: This British derby will be the key match of matchday 7 in the Europa League. Manchester United are 7th, one point ahead of Rangers in 8th. The need to avoid the two extra playoff matches will make this feisty encounter which will broadcast on GOtv at 9 pm on Thursday.
Customers can take advantage of the Step-Up offer to enjoy more football action across the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Champions League, and Europa League.
GOtv subscribers on the Jolli package who upgrade to Max will be upgraded to the Supa package, while those upgrading to Supa will enjoy access to the Supa Plus package within 48 hours. The offer runs till March 31. Simply dial *288# to renew or upgrade your subscription.
By Adedapo Adesanya
Nigeria made history after it beat New Zealand in one of the biggest ever upsets in the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Malaysia on Monday morning.
The Nigerian team, known as Young Female Yellow greens, defeated New Zealand by 2 runs in the World Cup. It is their first win against a non-African team in a major ICC tournament.
The Group C clash was played at the Sarawak Cricket Ground in Sarawak and was reduced to 13 overs per side encounter due to wet outfield.
Nigerian captain, Lucky Piety, and Lillian Udeh reached double-digits for Nigeria, scoring 18 and 19 runs, respectively.
Nigeria could only hit four fours and a six in their innings and at the halfway mark, creating opportunity for New Zealand to easily chase the target down.
The New Zealand U19 bowlers were able to restrict Nigeria to just 65 runs.
The intensity then saw both countries lose their openers with just seven runs on the board in 2.1 overs.
The New Zealand middle-order batters trio of Eve Wolland, Anika Todd and skipper Tash Wakelin lost their wickets at the wrong time.
Nigeria’s Udeh did really well in the final over to restrict the opposition conceding only three runs with the bat.
New Zealand could only score 63 runs in their 13 overs for the loss of six wickets and fell short eventually by two runs.
As soon as Captain Wakelin got run out on the last ball of the innings, Nigeria players began celebrating in ecstasy as they created history, knocking over one of the big full-member teams at the international level.
Nigeria skipper won the player of the match award for her all-round show scoring 18 runs and picking up one wicket for just eight runs in three overs.
Watch the highlights here.
The WWE Universe is in for an electrifying night this Friday as SmackDown returns to California. With high-stakes matches, dramatic returns, and the inaugural defense of the new WWE Women’s Champion, fans can expect a blockbuster evening of action. Catch all the drama live from San Diego, California, on WWE Network, GOtv Channel 68 at 1 am on Saturday.
Here’s a preview of what’s in store:
Motor City Machine Guns vs. Los Garzas: The Motor City Machine Guns, Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, will clash with Angel and Humberto of Los Garzas in a high-octane tag team match.
Last week, Los Garzas triumphed over Pretty Deadly, while the Motor City Machine Guns took down A-Town Down Under. The stakes are high as these two powerhouse teams battle for the chance to become the next contenders for the Tag Team Championship, currently held by DIY’s Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano.
WWE Women’s Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton vs. Bayley: Bayley, the self-proclaimed “Role Model,” earned her shot at the WWE Women’s Championship last week in a grueling Fatal Four-Way match. Now, she faces her toughest challenge yet against the newly crowned champion, Tiffany Stratton.
Stratton seized her opportunity two weeks ago, cashing in her Money in the Bank contract to become the WWE Women’s Champion. Determined to keep “Tiffy Time” alive, she’s ready to prove she belongs at the top.
But Bayley, a Grand Slam Champion, brings over a decade of experience to this matchup. Will Stratton defend her title successfully, or will Bayley reclaim the championship she once held?
The Return of Solo Sikoa: Solo Sikoa returns to SmackDown after falling short in his quest to dethrone Roman Reigns as the Tribal Chief. Despite giving everything in their brutal showdown, Sikoa was left without the coveted Ula Fala.
With Reigns now focused on the Undisputed WWE Championship and an entry into the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble Match, the question remains: what’s next for Sikoa? Fans won’t have to wait long for answers, as the self-proclaimed former Tribal Chief will address the WWE Universe live this Friday.
Other WWE Superstars confirmed for this Episode of SmackDown: “Undisputed WWE Champion” Cody Rhodes, Nia Jax, United States Champion” Shinsuke Nakamura, La Knight, Women’s Tag Team Champions” – Bianca Belair & Naomi Prizefighter” Kevin Owens, The Enforcer” Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, Apollo Crews, among others are expected to make an appearance on the night.
Stay connected to your GOtv to enjoy Smackdown and other WWE action live by downloading the MyGOtv app or dial *288# to reconnect/upgrade your package.
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