For over a decade and a half, USA populace will welcome the leader of the Catholic Church to their nation. Pope Francis will begin his long week tour to the American continent where he lands in the USA after spending some time in the Caribbean nation of Cuba. He will undertake another journey this time to Africa with East African nations such as Kenya ready to host the pontiff in November. Bookies in the UK have taken this chance to rate the pontiff 7/1 favorite to take home the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize.

However, despite Pope being the favorite to win the award, he takes the third position with two ahead of him. The Nobel Peace award will be presented to one lucky winner by the Norwegian Nobel Committee on the 9^th day of October.

The pontiff who hails from Argentina has been instrument in campaigning in various issues that have affected the globe. He has raised concern over the drastic climate change that has risen in the previous 20 years. He also initiated campaigns based on wealth inequality as well as women rights. In his leadership entity, Pope Francis has criticized gay marriages, abortion as well as divorce among his Catholic congregation.

His tireless efforts have been noticed by many and this has led him being tipped as a Nobel Peace winner favorite. He has undertaken a progressive stand which is based mainly on the modernization of Catholic agenda in a much higher worldwide scale. This has led the media branding him as the “Dope Pope”.

Bookmakers have indicated that this year has a stiff competition to the contestants of the Nobel Peace award with two Africans Father Mussie Zerai of Eritrea who is a refugee rights advocate and Dr Denis Mukwege from the Republic of Congo. The two have been fighting against rape which is currently used as a weapon of war. They share 6/1 rating.

The Nobel Peace Award will be presented at the Norway Stortin (Parliament) and the winner should have accomplished several tasks such as being the leader in nation’s union, eradication of the standing armies as well as being on the front line in advocating for the promotion of peace congresses.

With the radical change in the market, William Hill and other betting firms have the duty to take not on the current issues and try to adapt with them. Gareth Davis the chairman of Willian Hill had much to say on the changing market.

He claimed that it is not really the impacts of regulations to iGaming that have been an issue. More often than not many companies face scrutiny from other outside pressure but their loyal clients will always find their amusement from the products and services offered by these firms.

He continued to say that unlike most have viewed the initiation of Senet Group as a late move for any impact to be made, Davis claims that the new association provides a voice of the industry both politically and socially and hence the firm should receiver warmer welcome from the government, the clients themselves as well as other disbelievers. The firm will increase its membership as it will see its impact be evidenced by many with more betting providers coming in.

He continued to note that the reputation of management as far as corporate governance is concerned has been an upcoming issue. He added that many would not expect the corporate governance be in a position of reforming all these issues. Nonetheless, he assured that the inclusion of sound system that is highly constructed in a very high framework would ease the responsibility. He pointed out leadership and culture as the most important aspects in this case.

Under this category, William Hill has showcased its commitment in the responsive business with inclusion of behavioral analytic; a process which has identified clients at risks and accorded them with highly trained handlers to help them through.

Davis claimed that corporate reputation despite being an elongated subject can be measured through surveys as well as engagement studies to mention but a few. Its progress can be identified through the positive issues that the society receives in terms of community contribution as well as adequate service deliverance to its clients.

He concluded by saying that during the upcoming Industry Reputation at EIG 2015, he would ask all the delegates to feel proud being among the stakeholders in the industry and should walk out of the hall with a motive of showcasing to the local populace the benefits that emanate from the industry.

Betting operators are keen to see the outcome of the Australian government review that would oversee some changes in the old legislation on gambling.

Australia is blessed with some well-known betting operators from across the globe. Such includes; Casino Mate, Guts Casino and Betspin. However, these firms may see radical change to their rules by Christmas as the federal government led by Tony Abbott the governor and Prime Minister of Australia.

The main agenda in this category involves the changing of the legislation that is 140 years old with offshore betting operators given the freedom to offer their clients without necessarily requiring government’s clearance. This move has been pushed hard by Senator Nick Xenophon who claims that even after few changes made to these rules in 2001, nothing much has made impact. This has prompted the Australian government in according the 2001 Interactive Gambling Act review to social service minister Scott Morrison.

Morrison took the initiative of assuring all betting operators that it is his duty to perform the task given without any prejudice and especially in a free and fair method that would not favor any of the sides. Nonetheless, it has been claimed that Xenophon may have come up with the final conclusion to the matter. This comes after it was evident that he had drafted a revised legislation that would forever eradicate both the in-play betting as well as betting markets in any sporting event.

His review comes congruent to another review that was made in 2013 and claimed that the in-play betting be made lawful depending on the results of sporting events. Nonetheless, the 2013 review was not implemented at all despite it being published. In any way, it is evident that in-play betting in Australia is demising day in day out.

In making it clear on the contents of the review, Morrison claimed that he would acquire the clear understandingthe betting operators as well as global regulators in advance of coming up with a fresh legislation towards year end. At the moment, the main and probable issue to be implemented would involving acquitting problematic bettors to safeguard themselves.

News of Serena Williams failing to make to the 2015 U.S Open finals was roaming across the globe and may forgot about the anticipating men’s final pitying Federer and Djokovic. The final match of the men’s title saw Djokovic beating Federer 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, and 6-4 to clinch the title. The match was pushed three hours behind due to rain. Djokovic was pleased with the win and claimed that his efforts have produced enticing results this year.

The sweltering heat of the day didn’t favor Federer at all as co-coach Severin Luthi claimed that he would have preferred a hotter weather where the ball could move fast. Djokovic also could be seen uncomfortable with the weather. Federer was later to claim that he made many mistakes that cost him the title and having not played such an offensive game in the campaign, he wasn’t prepared to undertake it.

The year ends in style for Djokovic who recorded a 26-1 win of major titles. The only loss came during the French open when he went down to Stan Wawrinka. If he could have scooped the French Open title, Novak could have broken the record set by Australian Rod Laver in 1969 and become the most successful ATP player in History.

The win gives Novak a 10^th slam win with three titles to his name this season a trend that he achieved in 2011. The top four ATP men are fighting hard to break the 17 awards record set by Federer and it seems that Novak can achieve this if he wins four more titles with Nadal’s career demising day in day out.

Djokovic claimed that he would incorporate the same style he did this year which saw him scoop three titles and is now focused in surpassing Federer with his 17 major titles. Federer has never lost of late with his only loss dating back during the Wimbledon in a four set match that Djokovic won. His SABR-sneak attack by Roger- technique has been instrumental to his achievements. Despite thrashing Djokovic during the Cincinnati court events, Federer has seen a disappointing grand slam loss extending to seven loses out of eight with three years trial of scooping any grand major foreseen.

New Jersey has been hit by yet another setback on legalizing sport betting in the state after the Third Circuit Court of Appeals panel dispelled their appeal. It was on the 25^th day of August when representatives of the State were faced with a dilemma which has been onto them for four years now after a jury of three judges of the U.S Third Circuit Court of Appeal dispelled their bid to allow sports betting in both casinos and racetracks.

This is a huge blow to the State which has no any other option of appealing the case but would rather engage the “en Banc” review which stipulates that the case would be tabled across a panel of 23 judges unlike previous cases where only 3 judges took part.

The main antagonizing issue calls for a clear check up on the plan of New Jersey in adding sports betting to casinos and racetracks and if it would go against the 1992 federal ban on sports betting that was referred to as the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA).

New Jersey claims that its attempt to incorporate sports betting was to revive the demising horse racing industry as well as Atlantic casinos that are besieged. The passing of the law four years ago prompted the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL and NCAA moving to the caught to sue the State as they claimed that the integrity of these sports would be disrupted through match fixing and corruption and moreover this would go against the 1992 Act. The court has since then made verdicts siding with the leagues.

If the State is not accorded with the “en banc” review, it can move further up to the Supreme caught but faces a wrath after their previous attempt in 2013 failed provided the Supreme Court of the U.S only allows 1% of the petitions. They may also antechamber the Congress in changing the federal ban but this may take years.

Sen. Raymond Lesniak (D-Union) the man behind the pushing of legalization of Sports betting in the state claimed that their only left option is the Third Circuit. He hopes that this may go through as he advocated for the passing of Sports betting legalization to the State four years ago.

Those in attendance during the 2015 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) held at the Las Vegas Sands Expo & Convention Center, Sept. 29-Oct. 1, will have firsthand information on how the firm is able to maintain the top spot as the top supplier of the industry’s devices, business products and solutions, lottery, system and interactive solutions. The Scientific Games will showcase its new bally, Shuffle Master, Williams, Barcrest as well as WMS products which includes gaming, interactive divisions and lottery for its audience.

President and Chief Executive Officer for Scientific Games, Gavin Isaacs claimed that his firm is exclusive provider of brands, solutions and other responsibilities to their loyal clients and this will be fundamental in showing their clients their ability to cater for their needs in their long term partnership.

On the other hand, Derik Mooberry who is the Scientific Games’ Group Chief Executive claimed that during the G2E 2015 event, his company will exhibit their vigor and commitment in bringing in trailblazing fresh cabinets which comes along with amazing slot and table games. This would be followed by the showcasing of how their bond brands have brought in more excitement to clients by availing to them all the required resources.

The main item at the exhibit for the Scientific Games would be the TwinStar cabinet that comes along with 24-inch HD displays with along with debutant ArgOS made from Bally and WMS. This TwinStar cabinet will be accompanied by a variety of games including Quick Hit, Zeus, Kronos, Steam Dream, Hot Blooded, Quick Shot and Gold Fish.

The firm will also go an extra mile in showing casino slot solutions such as BetVIEW which is a tertiary betting app that gives increased income as well as according players with the much needed experience. This app will also award clients with other amazing applications such as Power Paytable Progressive as well as Power Progressive Strike and will also incorporate the Social link that would help casinos to assimilatebonus event in real time to the social media.

Scientific games will also validate it new BallyCoolSign 8K Video Wall Controller a fresh device that comes with 4×4 video that can help one to playback on any 1080p monitor. This device will be fundamental to casino operators as it would not only be efficient but also reduces the casino cost to operators for it needs no intermediary device.

Many betting companies have joined hands in attempt to maximize their profits or even make their products renown to many across the globe. Recently, it has been witnessed that merging is a process that has seen several firms undertake with a good example being the merging of Paddy Power and Betfair. This is the trend that has been undertaken by, Metric Gaming a company that specializes in live betting technologies and together with its partner Boylesport a bookmaker based Ireland teamed up.

This new joint venture would see Metric Gaming incorporate in Boylesport sports betting products its long-term in-game golf pricing feeds. The ‘to be’ incorporated live pricing feed comprises of collections of 2 to 3 ball groupings. This would give a chance to golf bettors with Boylesports to bet in-play whereby a golfer would be accorded with a group of 2 or 3 of his balls which would be immersed in the 18-hole. Bettors are supposed to be very keen in such a scenario as odds will be updated now and then all day.

The new invention that has been incorporated in the Metric Gaming platform will award its present as well as future associates with an in game pricing feed that is at the very top of the world that will be integrated through a basic, API-driven incorporation.

This package will furthermore incorporate live in-play bettors who would bet on hole-by-hole markets which would comprise of scores and hole champions as it is the case with Metric’s SuperLive™ golf offering.

The Commercial Director at Boylesports Brendan Hughes claimed that his company was more than pleased with the activities undertaken by Metric especially on areas concerning innovations and sports betting proficiency. He continued to say that he was happy to strike the deal as it would bring to the door steps the cutting edge of amusement in in-game golf betting.

His words were echoed by the Metric’s CEO Peter Bertilsson who added that he was proud to be among the company that gives out the best golfing offers in one of the sport that matches well with in-play markets. He claimed to be eager to work closely with Boylesports in bringing betting reality and experience to their clients.