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August 4, 2012

Singapore Casino Control Laws Up For Review – What To Expect

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 3:39 am

Casinos are a great source of revenue for a country and due to this many countries encourage the operation of casinos within their boundaries. But the easy access to casinos can encourage the citizens of that very country to engage in gambling activities. This can lead to a backfiring situation for the government. In order to avoid such situations, every casino-operating country makes sure to prepare and implement strict laws that keep the citizens away from casinos. Singapore is no exception to this.

The two casino giants in Singapore, Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and Genting Singapore (GEN.SI), might be seeing major changes in the Singapore Casino Control Act leading to the toughening up of rules. The changes proposed in the law aim at bringing about the changes that will be in the benefit of both the government and the citizens.

• The proposed amendments aim to put a check on problem gamblers and limit the number of visits per month for Singaporeans. A Singapore citizen is not permitted to visit the casino more than five times a month. Along with the limited visits, he or she may now have to furnish proof that they are not in any kind of financial distress and do not face any kind of restrictions. This has been proposed to keep a check on vulnerable groups and protect them from the harms of casino gambling.

• The amendment proposals also plan to allow the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA) to impose fines amounting up to ten percent of the generated annual revenues. In the present circumstances, fines imposed can go up to a maximum of S$1 million. When the proposals are passed, the fine amount can go up to a whopping S$200 million. As per a minister in the Prime Minister’s office, these changes are proposed to enable Singapore’s multi-million dollar business function successfully as full-fledged tourist destination.

• The proposal also includes clauses as per which the casinos are to immediately notify the CRA of any kind of unresolved patron dispute.

• Another proposal involving junkets, also known as International Market Agents (IMA), is also included in the amendments. It will empower the CRA to impose a cap on the commissions casino companies pay them. In addition to this, the penalties levied on illegal junkets will also be increased. In March the CRA had given out its first IMA licenses to two Malaysian junkets. These licenses are to be renewed annually.

• The proposed amendments also include VIP casino visitors. Post changes, all VIP high rollers will have to draw down their SG$100,000 deposit before they receive any further credit from casino operators.

• The proposed changes also aim to include steps by which casino operators take steps to discourage and deter any kind of illegal betting and gaming.

Changes are made in existing laws to include new clauses as per the changing times. These changes in the Singapore Casino Control Act are steps in a similar direction. What remains to be seen is how effectively they are implemented. What also is to be seen is how these changes affect the operations and finances of the two Singapore casino operators. Singapore had dropped its ban on casinos and allowed the two giants LVS and Genting to start operations two years back in 2010.

August 2, 2012

Microgaming Meets Dark Knight

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 3:36 am

Now all Microgaming fans can play slots with the Batman theme at all Microgaming-powered online casinos. The Dark Knight has made its appearance in end June, 2012. In view of the popularity of the Batman series and the incredible viewership that the Dark Knight enjoyed, this game is expected to draw in millions of gaming enthusiasts to Microgaming casinos. In the recent past, a deal had been struck between Microgaming and DC Entertainment. Based on this agreement, Microgaming sought to create this new slot game. In these new slots, the players have to watch out for Joker and Batman that show on the reels and display the free spins, multipliers, scatters, and wilds. The common game symbols are those actors who had acted in the movie by the same name. These actors were Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman, and Michael Caine. This landmark movie was followed by its sequel The Dark Knight Rises, and a game based on this sequel is expected to make its debut next year. Both films had been made under Christopher Nolan’s direction and this new slot series is believed to overtake The Lord of the Rings series in terms of popularity. Reasons for doing away with The Lord of the Rings slots have been kept under wraps by Microgaming, but rumors suggest that royalties may be the cause. Fans of The Lord of the Rings slots have no reason to despair because the Dark Knight promises to be double the entertainment.

This new slots game is going to be connected with the Mega Moolah casino jackpot. So, when players take part in this game, they can win a jackpot starting at a million dollars. To be able to win the Mega jackpot here, the players must place maximum bets in each spin. This slot has other progressive jackpots like the Minor Jackpot, the Major Jackpot, and the Mini Jackpot. In a special feature in this game, the players can spin a wheel which has the different jackpots marked on it. This will help them see if they have actually won any of these jackpots.

Jackpot Hits Mega Fortune

The most commonly hit progressive slot jackpot appears to be Mega Fortune from Net Entertainment. This win is officially the fourth win at the Betsson.com casino powered by Net Entertainment. A whopping sum was taken home by one lucky player here and the CEO of Net Entertainment expressed his happiness at having churned out yet another millionaire. He congratulated the winner and expressed his hopes of being able to congratulate another lucky player soon enough. Mega Fortune has always been a rather popular online casino game. A prime reason for this huge popularity has been its credit for being the record holder for dishing out the biggest single prize in a progressive slot game. This new prize comes close on the heels of a huge prize last year when a player won 11.7 million pounds. Overall, this game has made its players richer by 25 million pounds throughout the last year.

July 31, 2012

Real Time Gaming Offers A New Table Game

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 3:34 am

The reputable casino software giants have released impressive and popular casino slots from time to time. In keeping with this trend, the newest game to be released from Real Time Gaming is a table game which is another version of the French Roulette. This new online roulette game comes with many noteworthy features. The players have the freedom to personalize this game exploiting its many customization features. In this new French Roulette game, there are multiple options like Private Tables, Reserved Tables, and Open Tables. Apart from the freedom to customize the game’s features, players can even create their own avatars and adopt different nicknames before starting to play.

In each French Roulette round, the total number of players who can take part in each table is five. Each player can view the other players playing that game, after which they can either join a table if they wish to, or simply observe the game as spectators. This game also allows players to chat with each other online. This makes the game more interesting and dynamic, something which not all online casino games can boast of. The dealer’s voice and other surrounding game sounds can be switched on or off according to your preferences. Another striking feature is the result display option whereby a player can actually view the results of the last ten digits which had been selected on the roulette wheel at random. The advanced software compiles all results to display the recent leaders. Yet another unique feature is the auto-play option in this Real Time Gaming casino release. Players have the freedom to select their favorites and call bets. To play this new release at Real Time Gaming powered online casinos, you have to select the game under the tab titled Specialty Games.

Paddy Power Mobile gets nine new casino games after merging with Playtech

The Irish gambling and betting mobile platform Paddy Power Mobile released nine new casino titles after a deal signed with the large online casino game developer Playtech. Playtech and its subsidiary, the Mobenga group, cooperated to bring these new games to Paddy Power. This ground-breaking launch of nine new games has been hailed as a milestone because it symbolizes a significant merger of two great software giants and also gives operators the chance to churn out huge revenues. This joint venture is expected to be a grand success and is also believed to be the precursor for future developments with this mobile platform. The group further stated that Playtech’s cross-product opportunities and mobile channels had produced many choices for players playing both online and mobile games, therefore doing away with the requirement for different types of mobile applications. With this acquisition deal coming through recently, Playtech’s exceptional and unique features, and the overall positive effects of such collaboration, the players who are regulars at the Paddy Power casino can enjoy the experience of playing nine new gaming titles.

July 29, 2012

New Intercasino Games And Stats

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 3:31 am

Along with three brand-new casino-game releases in June at the InterCasino, there is a new addition in the form of Infographics that allows players to access certain interesting and unique facts about the casino statistics. Under the Infographics, the players can learn some important facts about the games that are most popular here, which age group of players are most lucky when it comes to winning, which are the lucky and unlucky countries, and more. The three most-played games in the casino in a month are subdivided into those three most popular among men and women players separately. Interestingly enough, the most popular game played in the casino for the month of May in both categories was the same. This development is an indication of the immense popularity that slots based on Marvel Comics enjoy. The Hulk-Ultimate Revenge was stated to be the most popular among gaming enthusiasts. The other games in this list were distinct for men and women.

The Fire Flies and Captain Nemo were the other two slots to be released in June. The Captain Nemo slot is a progressive slot with five reels and 20 pay lines. The storyline borrows from the “Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea” written by Jules Verne. The game has multiple bonus features. The Monte Cristo game resembles an arcade game. It is based on the famous “Count of Monte Cristo” novel and players can relive their childhood playing this game. Players have to help the Count escape and find treasure which has been lost. They must bounce balls on the game screen hitting them against the wall nearly ten times. When players are able to hit the bonus symbols, they are granted access to pathways and doors. Those hitting the free game symbols can play five free rounds. This game is available under the casual games section in the InterCasino website. The other June release is the Fire Flies slot which also has five reels and 25 pay lines. This game boasts of superior audio effects and designs. In this, players are taken outdoors in a camping trip with symbols like tents, marshmallows, raccoons, and bears. Cryptologic software is used to play games in the InterCasino website.

Ladbrokes Casino welcomes the Dark Knight

Ladbrokes Casino, powered by Microgaming, has recently opened its doors to the Dark Knight slots. This new addition has been based on the hit movie the Dark Knight in the Batman movie series and has been accepted into the already 500 slot games family at this casino. The release has been made to coincide with the release of this movie’s sequel – the Dark Knight 2. To help players make more money through this slot, the casino had arranged for a promotion between the 28th of June and the 5th of July. To avail of this grand opportunity, players had to immediately opt and start playing in this promotion. They had to pay a minimum of 100 pounds to start playing here and those placing wagers between 100 and 199 pounds were entitled to receive a ten pound bonus. As part of this promotion, the players also got the chance to enjoy playing in the Tomb Raider slots, Gold Factory slots, and Break da Bank Again video slots.

July 27, 2012

Independence Day Promotions By Club World Casinos

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 3:28 am

Like every month, Club World Casinos came up with a fantastic promo this month too. In keeping with the spirit of the American Independence Day that is celebrated every year on July 4th, this year the Club World Casinos held a promo till the Friday of the first week of July. Many online bonuses were part of this major promotion. These were suited for every kind of player, regardless of whether he placed wagers of large or small amounts. The code 4THJULY1 was the bonus code for the first bonus. A player on making a $21 deposit was to be given an extra bonus of $47. This bonus code could be used four times by players.

The second bonus used the code 4THJULY2 and players wagering $47 could get a special bonus amounting to 147 percent above this amount. Players could use this for a total of four times. Players making bigger deposits could use the third code. This amount could have been used on slot games, scratch cards, and keno. But this special code was for a single use during the promo period unlike the other two bonuses. The code 4THJULY3 was the third special bonus code. Before using the codes, players had to be aware of the wagering criteria.

The deposit and bonuses in the first two had to be placed at least 25 times prior to drawing winning amounts. When the players were playing video poker, blackjack, craps, baccarat, or roulette, every dollar that was deposited by them stood for only $0.60. But on slots, keno, or scratch cards, the wagers made counted for a whole dollar. To avail of the third special bonus, players had to wager deposits and bonus amounts at least 40 times before collecting winnings. The players at this casino could avail of various promos during different times of the year depending on their status here. So, it is always wise to keep checking the promotions menu in the casino lobby to get all information you need for the coupons you may be eligible for. The Club World Casinos cater mainly to the American audience and therefore run on Real Time Gaming software. You can make and get payments through a number of channels like Neteller, Click2Pay, and credit cards, both Master and Visa.

Poker Stars signs Nadal

Poker rooms have always been known to be on the lookout for top-notch sportspersons and celebrities for endorsing their brands. They are usually signed in as ambassadors for these online casinos and endorse their products. The big online poker conglomerate Poker Stars accordingly hired Nadal, the tennis champion, to market themselves. This eleven-time winner of Grand Slams in tennis has also been selected to bear the flag for the London Olympics on behalf of Spain. He recently entered into a contract with Poker Stars to represent their brand. Nadal stands for everything that is glorious about any competition. He has the perfect blend of talent, intellect, mental strength, and commitment that are necessary to make champions in any game, according to the Chairperson of this group. This casino also recently started its Spanish language website in the gambling market and has been since hunting for celebrity players to attract more players.

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