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IGT Make Jacks or Better Available on Smartphones

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Apr 072011

Jacks or Better is a classic video poker game which is very easy to play. The objective of the game is to make a pair of Jacks or higher out of a five card poker draw: simply, to win by making “Jacks or Better.”

Thanks to developments in software made by International Game Technology (IGT), an online casino games and systems industry leader, this classic, straightforward and enjoyable game can now be played on smartphones and other mobile touch-screen operated devices. These include the Apple iPad and iPhone and also many Android devices.

IGT’s software allows player’s to bet as little as £0.25 and as much as £50 on each hand. Upon winning a hand, players are given the opportunity to play the new “Double-Up Gamble” feature. Here, the player may select “collect,” “black” or “red.” Making the correct selection will both double player’s winnings and offer another opportunity to play.

IGT are extremely pleased with their product. The company’s Vice-President, Alex Kelly, believes the Jacks or Better smartphone product will “add significant value” to the “mobile portfolio” of any online casino operator.

Paddy Power Casino is one online operator who has added Jacks or Better to their stable of games. At Paddy Power currently, a Royal Flush in Jacks or Better pays out £4,000, while any two pairs equals double pay.

Wynn Teams with PokerStars and Pushes for Online Poker Legalization

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Apr 032011

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Las Vegas and the online poker market — two parties who both strongly advocate the legalization and regulation of online poker in the USA — will have been roused by reports this week that the world renown online Poker site PokerStars and the Las Vegas casino company Wynn Resorts have recently joined forces and are set to work together as a team to lobby for the legalization and regulation of online poker in the United States.

Steve Wynn, the owner of Wynn Resorts Ltd, has been quoted as saying that legalization and regulation for online gaming represents the only truly sensible progressive option.

Online poker is currently the single most played game in the online game market: a market which takes in approximately $25 billion per year. Of this $25 billion total, 20% is generated by players in the US.

Wynn has argued that legalizing and regulating an industry which generates such large taxable sums as soon as possible would benefit the US hugely at a time when the country’s funds are currently in great need of replenishment. Moreover, Wynn claims a legalized and regulated online poker industry would create a vast amount of new jobs and could therefore play a part in reviving the US from its present economic slump.

PokerStars, Wynn’s new partners, are in complete agreement with Wynn and are also eager to make their plans for a legalized and regulated online poker industry come to fruition.

Currently, there is much optimism among advocates of legalized online poker that this may soon be the case. Indeed, recently moves have been made to reach agreements between online operators and land-based casinos in New Jersey and Nevada. However, although things may currently look promising, it is only after the proposed bills are passed as laws that such optimism will have been seen to have been justified.

Playtech and Integra Gaming Deal Announced

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Mar 312011

Playtech, the online casino industry’s leading software developer, has recently struck a deal with Integra Gaming Ltd. The deal will see Playtech become the exclusive software provider of the Grand Duke Casino, which is set to go live this April.

Stationed in Mediterranean, having recently been authorized by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta (LGA), the Grand Duke is set to become one of the most highly regarded online casinos currently around.

The Grand Duke will boast an excellent level of customer support services and a high class VIP and bonus program. Patrons of the casino, particularly, can expect to receive first class treatment. Indeed, patrons will experience extremely generous sign-up bonuses and promotions, including a huge €7,000 bonus.

Moreover, as a result of the recent Playtech and Integra Gaming deal, the Grand Duke Casino will allow all visitors to experience Playtech’s innovative 3D gaming platform and will grant visitors access to over 150 of Playtech’s high quality online casino games. Again, the preferences of individual customers are of paramount concern at the Grand Duke Casino; accordingly, each Playtech casino game which will be available in two optional formats: an instant-play flash format and a full-casino download.

888 Casino Launch First 3D Slot Game

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Mar 022011

Magical Forest, the very first 3D slots casino game, is now available to play online for all those registered with 888.com.

A preview of this revolutionary new game will be first aired on 888’s poker, casino and sports betting platforms. The game will also be available in an instant-play mode.

In order to play Magical Forest, players will simply be required to wear 3D glasses. After donning these frames, players will enter a 3D world with a bewitched forest which is rendered beautifully by the game’s astonishingly sharp graphics.

As the newest addition to the gaming industry, 3D gaming is set to grow and grow in popularity, Understandably, then, 888 is said to be extremely pleased to have a game such as Magical Forest on its slot games roster.

Online Casino Players Will Be Better Protected Under New eCOGRA Deal

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Feb 282011

eCOGRA, the independent online casino auditor, has recently announced plans which aim to increase security, and therefore enhance customer enjoyment and satisfaction, at all registered online casinos within the European Union.

Specifically, the plans include a 9 point initiative program which all EU online casinos will be required to meet with in order to be granted eCOGRA approval. The 9 point program has been co-authored with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). The program aims to ensure that casinos are responsibly and effectively taking care of its customers and their money and are run in accordance with what is considered to be fair casino gaming practice.

Casinos will be assessed in the following areas: their level of customer satisfaction; their ability to provide accurate payouts for customer winnings and bonuses; and their security levels and competence in protecting customer bank details and other personal and private information.

Currently, online gambling, like many other online activities which often involve cash transactions, can potentially cause people to fall victim to fraud. However, those casinos which have been assessed by, and received recognition from, eCOGRA should be viewed as some of the safest on the internet.

Indeed, eCOGRA has built a strong representation over the last seven years since its birth. The company has gained experience assessing some of the most well-known and highly regarded online casinos around and has now become one of the most respected impartial online casino assessors in the industry.

EA Sports and Virgin Strike Video Game Betting Deal

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Jan 312011

A deal which will make gambling available on popular online sports video games, such as FIFA 11 and Madden NFL 11, has recently been struck between the Electronic Arts label E.A. Sports and Virgin Gaming, a Canadian -based subdivision of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin company.

The Virgin Gaming platform, which was launched in June 2010, enables console gamers to challenge fellow gamers for real money. The platform operates a secure payment system and a Fair Play guarantee, thus ensuring gaming is both safe and accessible to players of every skill-level.

The terms of the E.A./Virgin agreement will see Virgin Gaming become the official provider of EA sport’s online game tournaments, hosting pay-to-enter, head-to-head-play and sponsored competitions. Many E.A. Sport’s most popular titles — such as FIFA Soccer, Tiger Woods PGA Tour, NHL Hockey, and NCAA Football — will incorporate the Virgin Gaming tournament platform.

The first competitions hosted on the Virgin Gaming tournament platform are expected to begin in the coming months, and they will be open to Playstation 3 and Xbox 360 gamers.

New Year’s Eve Party at William Hill Bingo Online

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Dec 272010

Christmas has now passed: the presents have been opened, the turkey has been eaten, and many people are now looking ahead and making plans for New Year’s Eve activities.

William Hill Bingo Online is offering a great opportunity for those whose New Year’s Eve plans are still undecided. Certainly, it may not be the conventional New Year’s Eve celebration. There will be no champagne, shortcake, or other party food. However, William Hill Bingo Online will definitely be a hosting a party — the William Hill Bingo New Year’s Eve Party — and its entrance ticket is only £20.

Ticket-holding party-goers will be granted £1,000 worth of free bingo.

The New Year’s Eve party will be held at the Star Club, and only those who have tickets will be granted entrance.

So, how does one attain a ticket for this excellent event? The answer is quite straightforward: simply spend £20 at William Hill Bingo before 31 December 2010. It is that easy!

As is now very common with online bingo, all games will be free. However, attendees to the William Hill Bingo New Year’s Eve Party will have the option to upgrade to Superbooks, which would increase the size of the pot and their prize money should they win.

William Hill Bingo are set to finish the new year as they started it, for the company will continue to offer other great promotions throughout 2011. Keep your eyes peeled!

New online gambling bill aims to help states

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Mar 302010

Representative Jim McDermott from Washington State introduced some revisions on the much-debated Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act on Monday. Many states are expected to benefit from the changes made.

In the new version of the proposal, states and tribal groups will have the right to claim up to six percent of the generated revenue from their own online gambling citizens. McDermott may win the vote of fellow congressmen who are still opposed to online gambling.

Long-time gambling proponent Barney Frank has signed as a co-sponsor for McDermott’s bill, although Frank has a proposal of his own. Both lawmakers have been trying to get support from other legislators to help overturn the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.

The UIGEA was imposed in 2006, but the rules will strictly be implemented in June 2010. Frank, with the support of other lawmakers, has successfully delayed the implementation of the legislation last year.

Other co-sponsors of McDermott’s bill include the Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Rep. John B. Larson of Conn., and Rep. Earl Blumenauer of Oregon. The new bill will be presented alongside Frank’s Internet Gambling, Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act, which was drafted last year.

Several gaming groups such as Beneficial Holdings have expressed support for these pro-online gambling bills. The company plans to open an online casino site on April, but due to the ban on online gambling, it will not accept US customers as of yet.

Rising water of Mississippi River forces President Casino to temporarily close

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Mar 292010

The owner of the President Casino, Pinnacle Entertainment, initially decided to close it by July this year. However, the rising waters of the Mississippi River forced the casino to close earlier than expected. The casino will still reopen when the flooding stops.

According to Chris Strobbe, general manager of President, the river went up to 32 feet on Saturday when they were monitoring it. He added that the flood waters can put the safety of the casino’s guests and employees in danger.

Employees will have to work on removing scattered debris when the water recedes. Once everything is clear, the President Casino will be back in business, but there is still no telling when that will be.

The casino will still permanently close on or before July and when it indeed reopens, it will only have a few months left to operate. Pinnacle did all they could to save the President, but they only ended up getting a settlement with the gaming regulators of Missouri earlier this month.

In exchange of clearing itself with any penalty issued by the regulators, Pinnacle Entertainment agreed to close its casino by July 31. The company may still go after the licenses of the two other casinos they own in St. Louis.

The laws of the state of Missouri only issue a limited number of licenses for casinos, which makes the now vacated license of the President Casino more valuable. Developers are given until May 1 to issue their bid on the license.

Change in NFL overtime rule may affect betting lines

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Mar 242010

It can be remembered that the New Orleans Saints won the NFC Championship last season after winning the coin toss that decided who will make the goal for the overtime. Due to that, owners made the decision to change the rules for this extra period in the NFL playoffs.

Owners made a vote Tuesday that would alter the overtime rules of the games. In the old rule, the winner of the coin toss wins the structure. But in the new rule, both teams will be able to get the chance to get the ball at least once in the event of an overtime.

The change in rules may affect the betting pattern in the game next season. Betting lines may be adjusted upwards a little bit to give way for extra possessions during an overtime

The overtime rule imposed by the NFL over the years has been a subject of heavy criticisms. As the accuracy of the kicker gets better and better, it is always expected that the team who will get the possession first will almost surely win most of the overtime games.

The team which has the possession of the ball also has the advantage of having the kick-offs move back. Returners are given a good starting field position with this.

The vote on Tuesday was not unanimous but the number of team owners who voted for the new rule was enough to implement. Players on the field also have mixed reactions on the new rule, with some even hoping for more changes.

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