{"id":6895,"date":"2018-04-22T10:47:22","date_gmt":"2018-04-22T10:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/?p=6895"},"modified":"2018-04-23T16:11:23","modified_gmt":"2018-04-23T16:11:23","slug":"west-brom-hold-liverpool-as-watford-and-palace-finishes-all-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/west-brom-hold-liverpool-as-watford-and-palace-finishes-all-square\/","title":{"rendered":"West Brom hold Liverpool, as Watford and Palace finishes all square"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With just two Premier League fixtures on Saturday, all eyes were on the Hawthorns and Vicarage Road. Here is what happened in the two fixtures:<\/p>\n<h2>Baggies hold Reds at the Hawthorns<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/salomon-rondon-equalises-against-liverpool-april21st2018.jpg\" alt=\"Salomon Rondon equalises against Liverpool: April 21st 2018\" width=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6931\" \/>Rock-bottom West Brom showed tremendous character to come back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Champions League-chasing Liverpool at the Hawthorns.<\/p>\n<p>The visitors made the perfect start by taking the lead with just four minutes on the clock. Georginio Wijnaldum failed to control a Sadio Mane cross, but striker <strong>Danny Ings<\/strong> reacted the quickest to score from close-range with the rebound.<\/p>\n<p>Both teams had their chances to add to the scoreline. <\/p>\n<p>However, the second goal of the game did arrive until the 72 minute, as the Reds doubled their lead through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/22mosalah\">Mohamed Salah<\/a><\/strong>\u2019s 31<sup>st<\/sup> Premier League goal of the season.<\/p>\n<p>The Egyptian international received the ball from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain before chipping over the outrushing Ben Foster into the net. <\/p>\n<p>The goal means that the former Chelsea star has <strong>now scored 41 times in all competitions<\/strong> this season.<\/p>\n<p>However, the home side not finished yet and were back in the contest on 79 minutes. The Reds did not clear a corner from the right and midfielder <strong>Jake Livermore<\/strong> scored his first ever Baggies goal from just six yards out.<\/p>\n<p>The home side equalised with just two minutes remaining, as Venezuela striker <strong>Salomon Rondon<\/strong> headed home from a Chris Brunt centre to level the game. The draw means that the side from the Midlands are eight points away from Swansea in 17<sup>th<\/sup> place. However, the Swans have played two fewer games than the Baggies.<\/p>\n<p>One positive for the home side is that interim boss Darren Moore has now <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/news\/baggies-shock-united-as-magpies-down-the-gunners\/\">taken four points from a possible six against Manchester United<\/a> and Liverpool. The former-Jamaica international centre-back has done his chances of getting the job on a permanent basis no harm.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool remain third in the Premier League table, although fourth-place Tottenham have a game in-hand on the Merseysiders. However, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legitgambling.com\/sports-betting\/soccer\/premier-league\">Jurgen Klopp\u2019s side are favoured by the bookmakers to finish above Mauricio Pochettino\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> team this season.<\/p>\n<h2>Watford and Palace play out a scoreless draw<\/h2>\n<p>Crystal Palace missed an opportunity to move further away from the relegation zone as they could only muster a goalless draw away at Watford.<\/p>\n<p>The biggest talking point of the game was Palace winger <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/wilfriedzaha\">Wilfried Zaha<\/a><\/strong> seeing two penalty appeals turned down. The second appeal just after the hour mark saw Zaha booked for simulation, despite replays showing that Hornets defender Adrian Mariappa did, in fact, touch the Ivory Coast international.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the lack of goals, there was no shortage of goalmouth action, as Watford striker <strong>Stefano Okaka<\/strong> struck the bar, before Palace pair <strong>Luka Milivojevic<\/strong> and <strong>James Tomkins<\/strong> also hit the woodwork.<\/p>\n<p>The draw put Watford nine points clear of the relegation zone with just three games left to play. The Hornets are not yet mathematically safe from suffering relegation but should have accrued enough points to be playing top-flight football next season.<\/p>\n<p>Palace are six points clear of the drop zone. However, 18<sup>th<\/sup> place Southampton have played a game fewer than the Eagles. Roy Hodgson\u2019s side will now be confident of maintaining their top-flight status though.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Could Crystal Palace still be sucked into the relegation battle?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With just two Premier League fixtures on Saturday, all eyes were on the Hawthorns and Vicarage Road. Here is what happened in the two fixtures: Baggies hold Reds at the Hawthorns Rock-bottom West Brom showed tremendous character to come back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Champions League-chasing Liverpool at the Hawthorns. 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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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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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