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May 10, 2014

Florida Legislature Continues Gambling Expansion Debate

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 8:58 am

With the end of the current legislative session coming on May 2nd, the odds of seeing a deal that would either limit or expand casino gambling in the state of Florida are becoming slimmer every day. A recent panel of gambling industry experts meeting in Miami said they didn’t think this would be the year to see any kind of definitive legal answer to the debate. Meanwhile, Florida Governor Rick Scott continues to negotiate with the Seminole Indian Tribe about the potential of continuing casino exclusivity, which would be due to expire next year.

The Seminole Tribe, which has seen great success with their Hard Rock Casino resorts in the state, is part of a disparate group that opposes any expansion of gambling in the state. Joining the Seminoles are an array of business and commerce groups, family groups, and most recently even the Disney company who all think any additional gambling options in the state would have a flat to negative impact on the economy by ‘cannibalizing’ existing tourism options, creating lower wage jobs, and potentially even bringing crime to the state.

On the other side of the debate are members of the Greyhound Racing industry, as well as traditional casino groups who would like to see expansion of the current gambling laws. Greyhound Track owners and operators would like to see decoupling of their gambling operations from greyhound racing only; which would allow them to operate casinos in other locations. Meanwhile, traditional casinos from other parts of the country looking to come into the state after laws would allow their expansion believe there is only room for growth for everyone. New casinos would not ‘cannibalize’ existing tourism, but only help it by bringing in new visitors who would want to do other activities beside gambling.

Another group on the gambling expansion side of the debate are various coalitions of construction companies and contractors. These groups believe that expanding gambling would be a big shot in the arm to the State’s economy in the form of increased building projects and high skilled jobs needed to build and operate modern casino operations.

The debate continues amid a recent report published by the Seminole tribe showing that they have enjoyed a large increase in non-gambling revenue recently. The revenue from restaurants and entertainment grew 25% for Seminole Casinos in 2012, while similar revenue was flat for Indian Casinos throughout the nation. Both sides of the debate could draw their own conclusions from this; groups against expansion can conclude that this is evidence that the market for gambling is essentially saturated. On the other side though, pro expansion parties see a robust market with diverse interests that could inject new life into Florida tourism.

With only a few weeks left in the current session, and the fact that it would take a constitutional amendment to expand the current state gaming laws, many people would bet that any resolution will probably happen next year.

May 8, 2014

Live dealer games: the latest deal in online gaming

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , , — OCE News @ 8:56 am

Gambling has been a popular online activity just as it has been a popular pastime since prehistoric times. In recent years, in order to make people feel as though they are playing in a real-time, brick-and-mortar casino rather than merely a virtual one, more and more online casinos have been opting for live dealer games. In other words, the players can use seamless live feeds to interact with actual professional dealers.

This use of live dealer games has tremendous implications for the world of online gambling. For instance, the Random Number Generators that have long been a staple of online casinos are no longer needed. The dealer and the players communicate with one another via Web cam, which makes the gaming experience more social. Many people prefer it this way. Other features of live dealer games include advanced chat features, lists of game statistics and records of game history, of which the last two make it possible for players to keep track of both their winnings and losses.

Naturally, some games are more popular or available in the live dealer format than others. Baccarat, blackjack, casino hold ’em and roulette are among the games that are most commonly played in this way, while in some casinos there are smaller sections in which some of the features of live dealer gaming are present. One online casino that offers a full experience of the sort is EuroGrand, where 3D views of the roulette games are provided. The live dealer platform of this casino includes clear graphics and crisp audio, thus ensuring that the kind of experience that the players have is as smooth and realistic as possible. However, players should disconnect during each live dealer session so that the game can later be restored with the full list of statistics still intact.

The online casino gaming solution TopGame, whose casinos accept players from both the United States and other countries, has just recently become one of the first to launch a live dealer gaming platform. So far, they have launched this platform on only one of their brands, Grand Macao Casino, which enjoys a very high reputation among both players and industrial professionals. All three of the live dealer options offered by TopGame are available at this five-star brand. Beautiful young women make up the majority of the dealers here, though there are some male dealers as well. Players have an extra incentive to try out the live dealer games because casino bonuses also apply here. In the future, other TopGame brands are expected to try out this brilliant new gaming option. Free play mode is not offered owing to the structure and complexity of live dealer games.

According to an April 11, 2014 report by the Web gaming periodical Online Casino Reports, a bunch of new live dealer games have been released at two of the top European online gaming venues, EuroSlots and Cherry Casino. Among these new games are Aliens, Girls with Guns: Frozen Dawn, High Society and HitMen. The second is a sequel to the earlier game known simply as Girls with Guns and includes a new bonus round and a set of wild card spots that remain fixed in place when a free spins round is made.

Venues that currently do not offer live dealing will undoubtedly do so in the hopes of attracting new customers.

May 6, 2014

The Facts of Online Casino Games

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 8:54 am

Online gambling has proven to be quite the lucrative business. Since around 51% of the Earth’s population engages in a gambling activity of some, it makes sense that websites would find success in opening ways for people to gamble easily from their own home. That being said, there are a large number of sites online that revolve around casino games, include poker, blackjack, craps, and slot machines – all that can be accessed through whatever small requirements the site might have. Most sites only require that you sign up and sometimes will even offer a free amount of points or “coins” to play with at the start of your membership.

There are very few, if any, free casino websites that you can actually win real money from. Usually, these sites run off of the bets you make with your own real money, which is why the possibility of winning is so exciting to countless adults worldwide. These outlets go by many names, besides online casinos, two of which are virtual casinos and internet casinos. The most reputable websites will, not only be protected in certain respects (in order to protect their customer’s private information from leaking), but they will most likely list the payback percentages and odds on their site or at least allow for this information to be easily reached.

The percentages in online casino sites should be comparable to on-site, or in person, casinos that you would find in places such as Las Vegas. In fact, some of the casino games offered will probably be based on a few games that are well known in actual casinos, such as iconic slot machine games and video poker machines. Payout percentages should be completely covered in the game rules, which are also listed on well known and respected casino sites.

There are two different types of online casinos; web based and download based. Web based casinos, which also go by the name of flash based (due to their generated animation types), are sites that customers may play casino games to their heart’s content, without having to download any specialized software to their computer in order to play. Download based casinos are ones that do require that their software be downloaded. This form of online gambling enables the software to connect to the game providers, without he help of a web browser. This may also be the less costly method for a company, since they will not have to pay for a huge amount of internet processing caused by customers to their site.

With a virtual casino game, the outcome is decided using a randomized pseudorandom number generator (or PRNG) system. This PRNG uses a complex set of mathematical algorithms, in order to decide what the outcome will be for each individual player of a game. This effectively simulates randomness, allowing for a more calculated understanding of possible odds for any player to a casino site. When this PRNG system is used correctly, algorithms created can be guaranteed fair and completely unpredictable.

May 4, 2014

Chicago May Get The Gambling Fever Real Soon

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 8:53 am

It seems that Chicago, Illinois, may be getting a casino very soon. The newly revise plan was pitched at a meeting. And the biggest support that they are aiming for come from Democratic Governor Pat Quinn.

There are already plans to add five new casinos to the Chicago area. But the difference with this one, is that it will be larger than anything that has come before. The plans for this casino is to have 10,000 betting position placed inside.

Now there are already arguments against it. Some have said that the market is already saturated with casinos and other gaming sites. There are even video gambling sites set up at local bars and various truck stops.

Still, those that are pushing through with these plans, are refuting these claims. But there could be other issues on the horizon anyway. Some are saying that this proposal may not even make it. Some lawmakers have even gone on record, by stating they want t piece of the pie. And it’s been reported that they won’t agree to it, unless they do get a piece of the action.

Gambling is a big thing in so many areas across the country. It’s become so big that it can’t be ignored. Gambling is a part of everyday life. Still, pushing for something like this is going to be even more difficult now. It’s been stagnated for 5 years and with election year coming up, it might be pushed back further. But, according to some, you can’t ignore the numbers.

Some officials have even said that there is a budget cliff that needs to be watched. One of these budget concerns is the temporary income tax hike. This expires on January of next year. If nothing is put in it’s place, then chances are slim that the money won’t be there for the casino.

The mayor is already pushing for another tax increase to help out with the pension cuts in the schools. So the question remains, will there be enough money in the budget to help push through the new casino plans?

According to the new plan, it will. The money that the casino makes will be split between city and state. The city can use the money for pension and educational expenses. The sate can use the money for education and construction.

As of now, the mayor doesn’t really wish to talk about the new casino plans, that is until the pension issue is taken care of.

The casino bill itself is aimed at winning the approval of Quinn. In the past, Quinn has not been supportive of the efforts to bring in new casino businesses. Once change would be that the state would own the casino. That would mean more control over the casino revenue, and how it is spent.

The city has also questioned the size. As of now they are offering an alternate proposal. This proposal would cut down the size, making it like the other casinos are now.

May 2, 2014

5 Ways To Spice Up Your Online Casino Expereince

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 8:51 am

Making a trip to a locally based casino can be a wonderful experience. The enticing atmosphere and the number of gaming options can make for a thrilling experience. But the problem with locally based casinos is the fact that it’s pretty expensive to travel 20-30 miles just to hit the slot machine a few times. The reality of the fact is that many people simply don’t see traveling 2-4 hours daily as a viable option for playing blackjack. Many people are now engaged in online casinos due to the impressive amount of games they offer and the convenience. Here are 5 things you can do to make your experience a more enjoyable one.

1. Feel Free To Talk Trash

When you’re engaged in a tournament and you’re winning, the one thing you will notice is an increase on the gauge of the Talking Trash Meter. This is what usually happens when your opponents try to get into your head in an attempt to get you to lose focus. Are you just going to sit there and take it ? Didn’t think so. Feel free to let your opponents know exactly what you think of them as you happily walk away with their biddings. Even if you’re a passive individual who doesn’t feel the need to talk trash, say a smart remark every now and then.

2. Try Something New

If you’ve been playing slots for 2 hours, try switching it up from time to time. Many online casinos now have over 100 games with some even topping 400. With such a wide variety of games, it would be a shame to overlook them all. You never know what you may find, by mixing it up every now and then, you could find that diamond in the rough that you’re especially good at.

3. Bet in Moderation

Don’t just deposit $500 and bet it all in one game, this will ruin the experience as a whole. Despite how enticing it may be, especially if you just won, don’t fall for the temptation of betting all your winnings and or deposit in one sitting. Go at a persistent pace, that way you will increase your chances of winning and have a more enjoyable experience.

4. In-Home Casino Game Night

Another great thing you can do is to host an in-home casino night. Maybe you’ve got an arrogant friend who thinks they’re way too good at poker, or a few friends that enjoy dominos. Occasionally, get a few snacks and invite some of your friends over for a interesting night that your sure to remember.

5. Have A 12 Pack Within Arms Length

It’s been statistically and scientifically proven that, ‘wine makes everything fine’. As such, it should be of no surprise that a nice 12 pack will also makes your online casino experience a lot more fascinating and in some cases of finishing the 12 pack in one sitting, intriguing as well. As the buzz from your favorite drink starts to marinate within your soul, you’ll start to develop a deeper level of appreciation for the visually appealing lights, and hypnotic sounds of your favorite game, leading to night full of laughs and mumbled trash talking.

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