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July 25, 2012

Spidey Cashback Bonanza

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In the month of July, Intercasino is hosting a grand promotion – Spidey Cashback Bonanza. This promo is going to last till the end of this month and will end just a minute before the clock strikes 12 at night. For taking part in the Spidey Cashback Bonanza, the players must deposit $20 to use for playing only the Amazing Spiderman online games. Therefore, the players have the choice to play either the Amazing Spider-Man Revelations or the Amazing Spider-Man. Along with wagering the deposit, a player has to type in the special online bonus code which is SPIDEYCB. This bonus code for the games may be used up to five times in the course of this period. When players wager the amount, they are given 300 cashback points on the games and also credited with $30 completely free of cost. Therefore, players can get as much as $150 in credits at this online casino while the Spidey promotion is going on.

When you play during this promotion, you are expected to abide by all terms and conditions mentioned in the Intercasino’s book of rules. But, rules here categorically state that there is no wager requirement where free credits are concerned. This year’s Intercasino Infographics clearly shows that the most popular online game has been the European Roulette which is a single-player game. This is followed by games like the Fantastic Four and Hulk-Ultimate Revenge in the second and third positions, respectively. Out of these, the European Roulette yielded the greatest payout and that too in the early hours of the morning. Incidentally, the early morning hours appear to have been most lucrative for the previous month! The country which recorded the most number of viewer visits for the month of June was Canada. Interestingly, two out of three top popular games at this casino have been based on Marvel Comics. These games at the Intercasino run on software by Cryptologic.

Red Flush Casino witnesses double progressive jackpot

One regular player at the Red Flush Casino could not believe his luck when he finally won a whopping $14,000 as progressive jackpot. This win was in the card game called Poker Rider. The site runs on Microgaming software. The player’s winning streak did not end here. He continued to win the huge $50,000 worth progressive jackpot at the Mega Moolah game after ten days of his first win! The player was understandably overwhelmed and felt grateful for continuing in the game even when he was feeling like quitting and moving onto a new game. With two big wins under his belt, he is supremely optimistic and prays his luck does not run out. Both the Mega Moolah and Poker Ride games and their progressive jackpots are connected to the Microgaming software-run Progressive Jackpot Network. This network has churned out millions to all lucky players ever since its inception and this continues to happen even today. This trend has been established further by these two back-to-back wins recorded at the two games in this casino.

July 23, 2012

Delaware Makes Gambling Legal

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Delaware has successfully managed to legalize online gambling in the state. This has come in the wake of several concerted attempts by different states to make gambling in their casinos legal. Whereas other states are yet to get their act together, Delaware has actually made it happen. Only 24 hours after the State Senators passed the enactment to legalize online gambling, the Delaware Governor Markell signed on the legislation to make it law. The Governor had all along been in support of this move and there was no speculation that the legislation may be rejected. But, till the final signature took place, one could not be certain. But in Delaware’s case, such glitches were avoided and the state was more than happy to declare itself as the first American state to regulate online gambling. The bill popularly called the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012 came into force since June.

Once the legislation has been passed, the hard work actually starts. The State Lottery Office in Delaware will be made responsible for licensing all online casinos for the state. To set up legalized online sites, an important prerequisite is the existence of capable and dependable geolocation software. With the help of this software, it is possible to exactly pinpoint gamblers’ locations. This is needed to make sure these are within the state borders, and this is vital to ensure that no federal laws are violated in the process. Federal laws in favor of legalization of gambling are yet to be passed. Besides the gambling games like poker, those wanting to get state lottery tickets can do so online. This is being seen as a big change for those who regularly try their luck in lottery as buying the tickets online is far more convenient.

All Delaware casinos are expected to start functioning legally with licenses from 2013. The online players can of course continue enjoying the game experience from their personal computers. Moreover, it is possible to enjoy legal gambling through smartphones and tablets. With these changes, state revenues are expected to go up substantially in the first year itself. Part of this will be utilized for paying for the licensing costs of all brick-and-mortar casinos here.

Casino Pulp launches a new Apple Mac version for games

Casino Pulp recently came out with an Apple Mac version which will allow PC users to play the same games on that domain. These games will have a great variety of poker titles and slot games. Through a Casino Pulp mobile version, the players could enjoy the portfolio games and get bonuses. They could even check out reviews and watch valuable videos to increase their chances of winning. These features are now accessible for all Mac users too. So they can easily play blackjack, video poker games, roulette, and baccarat provided they have updated their PCs with Firefox or Safari browsers. Mac casinos will use Flash and not standard Java, so the games are more glamorous and quality-wise superior. This development has made it very convenient for Mac users to play casino games like others instead of having to look for a compatibility mode every time.

July 21, 2012

New Online Casino Clients For Microgaming

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An online casino is being run by Bulldog777 which provides players with the chance to play online poker. The Bulldog777 in a press release recently declared its decision to sign up with Microgaming’s Diamond Edition to get the live dealer games which come with HD video quality and real-time depictions of all betting actions by players. The most recent upgrade of these live dealer games includes multiplayer baccarat, multiplayer roulette, and multiplayer blackjack. A new Dragon Bonus Baccarat which is part of the upgrade promises to be exciting because players get to bet on the victory margin, something not found in other Microgaming-powered online casinos.

The mascot of Bulldog777, as the name suggests, is a dog which is perhaps the most charismatic canine in the world. The players here are very happy with the live casino thrills which have been possible through the Diamond Edition live games. In fact this experience has been so very real and satisfying that it literally takes you in the middle of the action even when you are playing from your home. The dealer stands right before your eyes dealing the cards. You can even see other players placing their respective bets. Interestingly players are now demanding “waiter” service, and given the way Microgaming is churning out one innovative product after the other, the days of having virtual waitresses are not far away.

Side by side, the QuickFire Flash platform by Microgaming has been witnessing a steady rise in their number of clients. One of the most recent to sign on is the BetClic. The Head explained their reason for choosing the Microgaming QuickFire option. QuickFire, according to him, had the most superior quality of games and their affordability and expertise were equally praiseworthy. Now, through the QuickFire platform, the players can play many new Microgamings’ slots including the popular titles like immortal Romance and Thunderstruck II. Similar thoughts were also voiced by Sykes who is the spokesperson for QuickFire. He expressed their interests in partnering with BetClic and hoped that this will help attract more and more players apart from the existing players.

Worlds Series of Poker Action

EA or Electronic Arts, the reputable global video games developer started a new mobile app for all poker enthusiasts. This has been created by EA Mobile subsidiary together with Caesar’s Interactive Entertainment. This can be used in iPads, iPhones, and iPods anywhere around the world and may be downloaded via the App iTune Store as well. EA and Caesar’s, therefore, bring to their fans the most authentic game of poker. This app helps you identify and estimate your opponent’s next move so that you can enjoy a competitive game with him. It is true that no other app has been able to capture the true poker gaming experience so beautifully. It appeals to both amateurs and pros, borrowing features from “live” games. Players can use multiple gaming modes too like Omaha poker or Texas hold’em poker and compete with their Facebook friends.

July 19, 2012

Derby Dollars Wins At Rushmore Online Casino

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 3:07 am
A player at Rushmore online casino named Carmel H from the United States won an amount of $10,606.50 wagering on the slot game Derby Dollars in June. With the possibility of the Triple Crown being won in the Belmont Stakes in June, the horse racing themed slot game Derby Dollars drew a lot of traffic that month. Carmel continued with wagering on Derby Dollars in July and was rewarded with an even bigger win of $24,673.50.

Derby Dollars is a simple online slot game. The horse racing theme is depicted by appropriate graphics. The reels are set in the background of a lush green racecourse. The symbols are related to horse racing and include binoculars, trophy, horse, jockey, and elegantly dressed lady. The horse is the wild symbol and offers a jackpot payout of 3333 coins. The Coin is the scatter symbol and triggers up to 25 free spins when two or more coin symbols appear scattered on the reels. The payouts are tripled during the free spins. Derby Dollars also offers a randomly triggered progressive jackpot.

The biggest win at Rushmore online casino in July so far was not on Derby Dollars but another online slot game titled Enchanted Garden. Kathryn S of the United States won $29,617 wagering on this slot game. This game is richer in features than Derby Dollars. The fairy is the wild symbol and it appears only on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5. But the payouts are doubled when the wild symbol helps make winning combinations. The garden-related symbols are unicorn, butterfly, and dragonfly. The fountain is the scatter symbol and awards scatter payouts. Seven free spins are triggered when the fountain appears on reel 1 and the fairy appears on reel 5. During the free spins if three or more symbols have a firefly in the background, each such symbol will award up to three additional free spins.

Erik E is obviously an ice hockey fan because he was wagering on the online slot game Hockey Hero. Erik won only $4947 in July, but if he perseveres, like Carmen did, bigger wins will come in the future. Hockey Hero has symbols like goalie, umpire, trophy, mask, puck, skates, tickets, peanuts, and beer. The player is the wild symbol. It appears on reels 2 and 4 and doubles payouts. The penalty box is the scatter symbol and triggers 18 free spins. All the peanuts symbols are removed from the reels and a clock symbol is added to reel 1. After every three free spins, a symbol is removed and another clock symbol is added. If two clock symbols appear simultaneously on the reels, the free spins are prematurely aborted. Rushmore online casino is powered by Realtime Gaming and is licensed in Curacao.

Mega jackpot pioneer Topjack has agreed a deal with El Penguini Games, its fourth agreement in as many weeks. Insured by a broker at Lloyd’s of London, Topjack Games is the first company in the world to offer operators licensed and insured jackpot games. The latest agreement with El Penguini Games follows recent deals with Orient Play, Myesyats, and Eseguire.

“The Topjack Games product is groundbreaking,” said El Penguini Chief Anna Babola. “Their instant win lottery and mega jackpot casino games will help us acquire, convert, and retain players. Never before the players have had so many jackpot choices.”

Topjack’s offering gives operators the chance to offer players a million dollar prize with no risk and no need for liquidity. The formula is being applied to instant lotto, slots, scratch cards, bingo, video poker, blackjack, roulette, and keno.

“It has surpassed our expectations,” said Topjack founder Nick Lynes, “We have just signed our fourth white label deal in less than a month. Clearly, the pre-launch buzz really helped. It is also very exciting for our first partners who want to be first to market with this product. Everybody wants to know about insured gaming.”

“We are taking a lot of calls from interested parties from all over the world, but especially from Europe and Asia,” Lynes added. “I think people find the concept of multi-million dollar jackpots that do not require liquidity very exciting. The fact that we can put mega jackpots on all game types is also a refreshing addition to the jackpot model. We are about to announce some big names onto the Topjack platform soon.”

July 18, 2012

Gaming Revenues In Nevada Bounce Back In April

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , , — OCE News @ 12:02 am

The revenues accrued from gaming in the state of Nevada have rebounded from the dismal results of March. There has been an overall gain of 6.2 percent for the state as a whole, when compared to the figures of April 2011. Last year, the total win was recorded at $855 million. Big gains have been recorded for Clark County, Washoe County, South Lake Tahoe, and Elko County. The double digit fall in gaming revenues for the month of March 2012 has been more of an anomaly. The state has been recording gambling gains in nearly six out of the last seven months.

What can these gains be attributed to? Some of the gains were definitely of a technical nature. Some part of the revenue for March was carried forward to April, as the month of March ended on a Saturday. The reopening of the Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas was responsible for a part of this gain.

April 2012 witnessed gains in all the Clark County markets. The gains in downtown Las Vegas went up 25 percent. North Las Vegas reported a gain of 42 percent, as compared to the previous year.

The statewide gaming win for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012, reported an increase of 2.5 percent. The signs are quite evident. The online gaming sector is showing signs of gradual recovery, as Las Vegas is moving out of the effects of the chronic recession that hit the US economy.

One trend that does not fit in the other positives in the industry is a slight drop in the number of visitors to Las Vegas for the month of April. This dip in the number is the first in the last two years. The decrease in numbers, however, has been more than offset by significant gains in slots and improvement in revenues for table games. More and more people from the Asian market are showing their preferences for baccarat, and this card game is becoming increasingly important to casinos catering to the Asian game lovers.

Nevada, as a state, is also inching along to make online poker legal, which would also have an impact on the revenues from gaming for the state. The casino companies in Nevada are ready for intra-state online poker, though are being pulled back due to the lack of a federal measure.

Only recently, Bally Technologies became the first company to get a recommendation from the Gaming Control Board of Nevada for issuing the very first interactive gaming license. The recommendation would be passed onto the Gaming Commission for final approval, followed by a final phase of technology inspection. Many other businesses are also interested in participating in online poker, if it becomes legal.

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