{"id":1518,"date":"2017-11-21T12:30:04","date_gmt":"2017-11-21T12:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=1518"},"modified":"2017-12-14T18:14:35","modified_gmt":"2017-12-14T18:14:35","slug":"oumar-niasse-charged-simulation-fa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/oumar-niasse-charged-simulation-fa\/","title":{"rendered":"Oumar Niasse charged with simulation by the FA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/oumar-niasse.jpg\" alt=\"Oumar Niasse\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1523\" \/>According to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/news\/11671\/11136932\/evertons-oumar-niasse-charged-with-alleged-act-of-simulation-against-crystal-palace\">Sky Sports<\/a>, the English FA have charged Everton striker <strong>Oumar Niasse<\/strong> with an alleged act of simulation.<\/p>\n<p>It is a historic ruling, as no player has ever received the charge. The striker now has until 6am to appeal the decision. The incident in question occurred during the Toffees <em>2-2<\/em> draw at rock-bottom <strong>Crystal Palace<\/strong> on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Niasse went down in the box while running alongside two Crystal Palace defenders, the closest of which was Eagles centre-back <strong>Scott Dann<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Referee <strong>Anthony Taylor<\/strong> then pointed to the spot. Full-back <strong>Leighton Baines<\/strong> then scored with the resulting spot-kick to make it <em>1-1<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>If Niasse decides not to appeal then he could face the possibility of a two-game retrospective ban. If so he would become the first player to fall victim of the new rules on simulation brought in at the beginning of the season.<\/p>\n<p>A panel of one ex-player and one ex-manager deal with any incidents were a player has allegedly attempted to deceive officials in order to gain a decision in his favour. The panel have to review the footage of the action separately and then come together to make a decision. Only when a unanimous decision is taken can the player be charged and face the prospective punishment of a ban.<\/p>\n<p>A ban would be a major blow to Niasse and <strong>Everton<\/strong>, as he has been in good form in recent weeks. The striker has scored three goals in his last four Premier League after reviving his career on Merseyside following a frustrating first year with the club.<\/p>\n<p>The Toffees are currently struggling in the Premier League. In fact, they are 16<sup>th<\/sup> in the table and only clear of the relegation zone by three points. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oumar_Niasse\">Oumar Niasse<\/a> is their top scorer in all competitions this season and is now a vital member of their team.<\/p>\n<p>Everton have struggled for points this season and have <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/football\/41683786\">yet to appoint a replacement for former boss Ronald Koeman<\/a>. Interim boss <strong>David Unsworth<\/strong> has now taken four points from his last two games. However, there is uncertainty about his position in the long-term.<\/p>\n<p>Watford boss <strong>Marco Silva<\/strong> is the favourite to be the next Everton boss, despite the fact that the Hornets are unwilling to allow the Portuguese boss permission to speak to the Merseysiders. The 40-year-old is reportedly first choice of the Toffees majority shareholder <strong>Farhad Moshiri<\/strong> for the role.<\/p>\n<p>Former-Manchester United boss <strong>Louis van Gaal<\/strong> has now emerged as a surprise contender for the job after his odds tumbled at the bookmakers over the last 24 hours. Not only has the experienced boss previously managed German giants <strong>Bayern Munich<\/strong> and <strong>Barcelona<\/strong>, along with <strong>AZ Alkmaar<\/strong> and the <strong>Netherlands national team<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The 66-year-old has enjoyed enormous success during his managerial career. He won domestic titles in his homeland, Spain and Germany, as well winning the Champions League with Ajax in 1995. Van Gaal reportedly retired from football management after leaving United in 2016. However, the rumour mill and the British tabloids are suggesting that the experienced boss may make a return to the game on Merseyside in the near future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to Sky Sports, the English FA have charged Everton striker Oumar Niasse with an alleged act of simulation. It is a historic ruling, as no player has ever received the charge. The striker now has until 6am to appeal the decision. 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My name is David Nugent and I am editor-in-chief of LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com. I have always enjoyed various sports, primarily soccer, as I am a die-hard Everton fan. Over time, I learned more about sports betting and discovered the fascinating online gambling industry. Eventually, I decided to turn this passion of mine into a project, and that\u2019s how this platform came to be. I am excited to share my story with you and talk about this platform that\u2019s a result of over 20 years of experience I have in the industry. My Beginnings My love for sports has always been a big part of my life. It all started with my dad and me playing in the backyard, but I continued to play sports throughout both elementary and high school. At that time, I knew very little about sports betting since it wasn\u2019t legal in Pennsylvania, but I quickly learned that other states have different laws and that sports betting was legalized in some of them. When the time to pick a college came, everyone thought I was going to do something sports-related. However, that wasn\u2019t my plan. Since there are many lawyers in my family, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I studied law at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, my passion for sports only grew bigger. I would watch various sporting events with my friends and attend all matches and games that were happening in the area. On one occasion, I decided to go on a road trip to Vegas with my friends, and, needless to say, I fell in love with the bright lights, humongous buildings, and fantastic casinos. That\u2019s when I discovered the whole gambling scene I knew nothing about. Of course, I knew how to play some games, such as poker and blackjack, but I never realized how well-developed this industry actually was. That trip changed my perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. How LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com Came to Life Once I set the goal, I started doing extensive research on the online gambling industry and the laws surrounding it. I wanted to combine my background in law and the passion I have for sports and create a high-quality online platform. While the online gambling industry was flourishing in Europe, the exact opposite was happening in the US. That is, until 2018 when PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned. After that, every US state was allowed to introduce new laws and provide operators that wanted to offer various online gambling opportunities with licenses. That was the start of the online gambling industry in the US. Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. 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My name is David Nugent and I am editor-in-chief of LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com. I have always enjoyed various sports, primarily soccer, as I am a die-hard Everton fan. Over time, I learned more about sports betting and discovered the fascinating online gambling industry. Eventually, I decided to turn this passion of mine into a project, and that\u2019s how this platform came to be. I am excited to share my story with you and talk about this platform that\u2019s a result of over 20 years of experience I have in the industry. My Beginnings My love for sports has always been a big part of my life. It all started with my dad and me playing in the backyard, but I continued to play sports throughout both elementary and high school. At that time, I knew very little about sports betting since it wasn\u2019t legal in Pennsylvania, but I quickly learned that other states have different laws and that sports betting was legalized in some of them. When the time to pick a college came, everyone thought I was going to do something sports-related. However, that wasn\u2019t my plan. Since there are many lawyers in my family, I decided to follow in their footsteps. I studied law at the University of Pennsylvania, and during that time, my passion for sports only grew bigger. I would watch various sporting events with my friends and attend all matches and games that were happening in the area. On one occasion, I decided to go on a road trip to Vegas with my friends, and, needless to say, I fell in love with the bright lights, humongous buildings, and fantastic casinos. That\u2019s when I discovered the whole gambling scene I knew nothing about. Of course, I knew how to play some games, such as poker and blackjack, but I never realized how well-developed this industry actually was. That trip changed my perspective on what I wanted to do with my life. After I graduated, I took some time off and I traveled through the US, exploring various casinos and land-based sportsbooks. I also spent one year in the UK, where my dream of watching Everton play finally came true. There, I realized how advanced the whole gambling industry is and that the legal aspect of it was quite different than in the US. I spent that time writing for various online platforms where I had the opportunity to share my extensive knowledge about sports. When I came back to the US, I was given a chance to write for an international soccer magazine where I covered the Premier League \u2014 which I was crazy about \u2014 Bundesliga, and other international tournaments. After having written hundreds of sports-related articles, I knew what I wanted to do \u2014 create my own platform and share my knowledge with others. How LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com Came to Life Once I set the goal, I started doing extensive research on the online gambling industry and the laws surrounding it. I wanted to combine my background in law and the passion I have for sports and create a high-quality online platform. While the online gambling industry was flourishing in Europe, the exact opposite was happening in the US. That is, until 2018 when PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act) was overturned. After that, every US state was allowed to introduce new laws and provide operators that wanted to offer various online gambling opportunities with licenses. That was the start of the online gambling industry in the US. Since I knew how online gambling worked thanks to the experience I gained when I was in the UK, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to introduce US players to the best online gambling platforms and show them that online sportsbooks and casinos can offer an immersive gambling experience, just like their land-based counterparts. Why I Do This What attracted me to online gambling was the possibility of placing bets on my favorite teams from the comfort of my home. I wanted to be able to do that using safe platforms and secure payment options to fund my betting account. And that is exactly what I want for my fellow bettors, too. Naturally, I was a bit of a skeptic myself at first when it came to online gambling simply because I knew how unsafe some sites can be. But once I did some research and talked to fellow European experts, I realized that there is a way to find perfectly safe online gambling platforms. Every gambling site you find on this platform has gone through extensive and rigorous testing to ensure its safety and reliability. Additionally, I have studied the laws of each state in the US, as well as of other countries worldwide, to gain a deeper understanding of how online gambling works in different parts of the world. I\u2019d like to note that the online gambling industry has just begun its journey and we are yet to see its significant growth and improvement in the future. It will be my pleasure to witness all of that with you. I Couldn\u2019t Have Done This on My Own Of course, none of this would have been possible if it weren\u2019t for the amazing team of people I gathered for this project. Since I have only basic knowledge of web development, I started working with some experienced developers who have helped me build this platform. Today, they are here to make sure everything runs smoothly. Also, I knew from the beginning that I wouldn\u2019t be able to take care of all the content on my own, which is why LegalGamblingAndTheLaw.com has an incredible team of experienced gamblers, writers, and people with a background in law. They help me conduct in-depth research and find all the necessary information. Naturally, since this industry is still new in the US, we are all learning a lot, and we will continue to do so in order to improve our platform and make your experience better. 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