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Andy Murray will attempt to reach the semi-finals of Wimbledon
for the first time when he takes on Juan Carlos Ferrero on Centre Court on Wednesday.br /The 22-year-old Briton plays Spanish wildcard Ferrero in the second match at about 1530 BST, with Lleyton Hewitt or Andy Roddick waiting in the last four.br /Murray beat Ferrero comfortably in the Queen's Club semi-finals two weeks ago.br /"Ferrero is a very tough player. He plays well on any surface - he's a former world number one," said Murray.br /"In every match, regardless of who you're playing against, especially in an individual sport, anything can happen on the day.br /"I played very well at Queen's but the courts here are a little bit different.br /"If I play poorly, there's a good chance I'll lose against him. But I'll try my best to play well. If I do that, I've got a chance of winning."br /HENMAN ON MURRAYbr /a class="" href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/8126742.stm" __eventidglow843813804="120"Ferrero is the perfect match-up for Murray as he doesn't have the same firepower as Wawrinka/abr /Murray is trying to become the first British man to win the Wimbledon singles title since Fred Perry in 1936, and the first Scot ever to win a Grand Slam singles title.br /And the interest in the Scot's progress is such that fans began queuing for the 500 tickets Centre Court tickets available over two days in advance.br /His quarter-final follows what is likely to be a serve-dominated contest between second seed Roger Federer and Ivo Karlovic on Centre Court, where play begins at 1300 BST.br /It means Murray and Ferrero should avoid the worst of the hot weather forecast for Wednesday, when it is set to be dry with temperatures topping 30C.br /The Scot came through a four-hour battle against Stanislas Wawrinka to win his fourth-round match on Monday, finishing late at night in the tournament's first full floodlit match under Centre Court's new roof.br /"I believe I can win Wimbledon," he said. "That's not changed since the first match, but I'm going to have to play great tennis to do it."br /Pundit's Picks - Men's quarter-finalsbr /Ferrero is a former world number one and French Open champion but the 29-year-old has slipped down the rankings and spoke recently about possibly retiring at the end of 2009.br /However, a run to the last four at Queen's Club appears to have rejuvenated the Spaniard.br /He has already beaten 10th seed Fernando Gonzalez and eighth seed Gilles Simon at Wimbledon, and is the first wildcard since eventual champion Goran Ivanisevic in 2001 to reach the last eight.br /"I think right now I'm with a little bit more rhythm than at Queen's," said the Spaniard.br /"And of course after the match I played against Murray, I learnt something. That is, I have to do my job and be aggressive all the time, because he likes to play on one level and then he changes the rhythm very fast.br /"I think it's very difficult to play against him because of this, so I will try to be focused on my return, because his serve has been very, very big.br /br /"If I want to win, of course it's going to be very difficult. He's at home and he wants to win and everybody wants him to win, so it's going to be tough, as every match is."br /The winner of Murray-Ferrero will face Roddick or Hewitt, who will meet in the second match on Court One.br /Former champion Hewitt is unseeded, and had to come back from a thigh injury and two-set deficit against Radek Stepanek in the previous round.br /"I have loads of respect for Lleyton and what he's been able to accomplish," said Roddick, who has won his last four matches against the Australian.br /"Everyone knows he's certainly capable of playing very, very well on this surface."br /The first match on Court One sees fourth seed Novak Djokovic take on Tommy Haas, a repeat of the recent Halle final on grass, which the German won.br /Opening proceedings on Centre Court is five-time champion Federer's encounter with Karlovic.br /The 30-year-old Croat has hammered down 137 aces in his four matches so far.br /But Federer, who has won eight of their nine meetings so far, said: "I like those sort of challenges.br /"It's maybe not the most fun match to go through, but I like to beat this guy because he makes it hard to beat him. He's become an excellent player.br /"He's not to be underestimated."div class="blogger-post-footer"img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/20369754-734006609510459896?l=www.better-poker.co.uk%2Fbetterbet-blog%2Fblog.htm'//div Boulevard Stadium in Hull holds final meeting
The Boulevard Stadium in Hull held it's final meeting on Saturday 27th June. Speaking prior to the track's closure Ian Taylor, GBGB Chief Executive, commented:ldquo;It is regrettable to learn of the closure of the Boulevard Stadium in Hull.ldquo;Despite the industry providing considerable support to the stadium since it recommenced racing in October 2007 it is saddening to hear that lease holder Dave Marshall has been unable to realise the aspirations he held for the track.ldquo;GBGB will be working with all relevant stakeholders, including the Retired Greyhound Trust, to make arrangements to ensure the welfare of Hull greyhounds and trainers.rdquo;div class="blogger-post-footer"img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/20369754-8159179480328724867?l=www.better-poker.co.uk%2Fbetterbet-blog%2Fblog.htm'//div CryptoLogic Signs Games Deal With UKrsquo;s Victor Chandler Group
June 29, 2009 (Dublin, IRELAND) ndash; CryptoLogic Limited, a world leader in Internet casino and branded gaming software, has signed a multi-year deal to provide at least 10 of its most popular online slot games to Victor Chandler Group, one of the worldrsquo;s leading independent bookmaking and gaming companies. Victor Chandler is the grandson of Victor Chandler senior, who founded the original company in 1946, and is the driving force behind Britain's leading independent bookmaker.The first set of games, both branded and non-branded, are scheduled to go live in the third quarter of 2009, with a complete rollout over the remainder of the year. The games will be made available through Gaming Technology Solutions plc (GTS), the CryptoLogic partner that provides a platform for many of the worldrsquo;s largest Internet gaming sites.ldquo;Today, CryptoLogic adds yet another blue-chip European gaming brand to the growing list of customers offering players an extraordinary e-gaming experience,rdquo; said Brian Hadfield, CryptoLogicrsquo;s President and CEO. ldquo;This is an excellent example of CryptoLogicrsquo;s ldquo;build-once-license-oftenrdquo; business strategy in action ndash; and a sign of the continued demand for our games among the worldrsquo;s top operators.rdquo;From its Headquarters in Gibraltar, Victor Chandler offers a wide range of gaming products tailored to each market. Victor Chandler is supported by some of the industryrsquo;s most experienced managers and works with governments, sporting groups and local officials to reshape the international bookmaking and gaming industry. The company has customers in more than 160 countries, employs over 350 people.ldquo;CryptoLogic is one of the best in the business, so partnering with them makes perfect sense,rdquo; said Michael Carlton, CEO of Victor Chandler International. ldquo;We are committed to providing our customers with a sophisticated, multi-layered operation with easy-to-use betting platforms that will keep them coming back for more ndash; and CryptoLogic games deliver just that blend of simplicity and sophistication.rdquo;Boasting more than 280 games, CryptoLogic has one of the most comprehensive casino suites on the Internet today, with games featuring some of the worldrsquo;s most famous action and entertainment characters. CryptoLogic has earned rave reviews from industry peers and players alike, and in 2009 earned Gambling Online Magazinersquo;s Top Casino Software award for the fourth consecutive year. Based on the votes of players around the world, it is widely considered the industryrsquo;s top honour.ldquo;Victor Chandler fits our customer profile perfectly: a respected entertainment brand, an attractive player base, and a reputation for innovation,rdquo; added Justin Thouin, CryptoLogicrsquo;s Vice President. ldquo;Itrsquo;s a win-win deal for our companies ndash; and for the players who enjoy our games.rdquo;About CryptoLogic (www.cryptologic.com)Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Limited is a leading public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. Its leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the very few companies with gaming software that is certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of its gaming software and services to blue-chip customers that offer their games to non-U.S. based players around the world. For information on WagerLogic, please visit www.wagerlogic.com.CryptoLogicrsquo;s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CRY, CXY), the NASDAQ Global Select Market (CRYP) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (CRP).About Victor Chandler (www.victorchandler.com)The Victor Chandler brand has become synonymous with the values of honesty, integrity and a pioneering spirit. These values have been built up over seven decades from a small family business to one of the most successful independent sports betting and gaming groups in the world.The Victor Chandler Group has customers in over 164 countries across the world making it a truly global operation. Since its formation in 1946, the Victor Chandler Group steady growth has been underpinned by two values that set it apart from anyone else: a pioneering spirit and a passion for sport.div class="blogger-post-footer"img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/20369754-2126318164450862526?l=www.better-poker.co.uk%2Fbetterbet-blog%2Fblog.htm'//div
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