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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

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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

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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.

July 16, 2012

Microgaming Launches Two New Slots For May

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In the month of May, Microgaming has come up with two new slots, both of which are extremely thrilling and entertaining. One of these is the Untamed Bengal Tiger which has some rather interesting features. There are 234 ways for winning this slot online. The Bengal tiger, tigress, cub, forest, and deer are the thematic symbols in the game and the playing card symbols are the low paying symbols. The wild symbol is the logo for the Untamed Bengal Tiger game. There is a unique Collect a Wild feature. When the wild is shown on any reel, an icon gets activated below this reel. When a total of four of these icons get triggered below one reel, it turns wild during the following four spins. When a player leaves the game, the activated symbols get stored so that these are available later when he resumes the game. The scatter symbol is the eye of the tiger and hands over payouts along with 20 free spins. These free spins too have interesting features like Lucky Nudge and Trailing Winds. This game allows players to fix a target according to their preference. But, the higher this target is, the lower are a player’s winning chances. A player can also collect half the amount from his payout and use the remaining half to wager.

The other of these two new online slots is called Shoot which is also a launch by Microgaming for the month of May. This game is based on a football theme. This is particularly entertaining given that the Euro Cup is days away. This game has past legends like Maradona, Pele, Beckenbauer, Keegan, and others featuring in the game. The wild symbol is the Shoot logo which gives the greatest payout. The bonus symbol is the trade card and this card offers scatter payouts. It also activates the Trade ‘Em Bonus round where the 12 cards are shown on this screen and players can choose from to get bonus prizes. There are two bonus games and the free spins guarantees awards ranging from 10 to 35 free spins. Here all payouts are doubled. During the Magazine Bonus, 12 magazines are shown on the screen. The player chooses from these to get bonus credits. Both the Soot and Untamed Bengal Tiger are games which can be played in all Microgaming-powered casinos.

Players Palace Casino

The Players Palace Casino offers a huge range of Microgaming online slots and you can check out the bonuses you are entitled to by simply becoming members here. All players can claim one bonus each when they sign up, but the existing members are not eligible for this. But this will not stop them from taking part in these casino promotions. You can ask the casino representatives when you are not certain whether you can claim a welcome bonus. Players Palace Casino offers a unique promotion where you get an hour to try out their bonus games when you register an account with them. You get $2000 in cash as bonus and if you can earn at least $20 through a win, you can become eligible for the following tier. You should read carefully through the terms and conditions concerning this promotion so that you know how much you need to wager to get bonuses.

July 14, 2012

Gaming Revenues in Nevada Bounce Back In April

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 12:00 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  created.

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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