Throughout the entire continent of Asia, people are finding that gambling in casinos is very exciting and entertaining. This has led to major economic growth in that part of the world. While tourists typically think of the areas of China and India as a place of great history, a place of solemn religious values and rice, tourists are now embracing the concept that casinos are also a new hotspot to visit in Asia.
Macau has become the “Las Vegas of the East” and other areas like Taiwan, South Korea and Singapore are also either opening casinos or taking a long hard look at legalizing gambling. In the Phillippines, there is a $4 billion casino that is going in. Singapore currently has two casinos that rake in $6 billion a year.
Investors from all over the world are taking notice of this and realizing that sticking a casino somewhere in an Asian country could be a monumental construction that could raise significant profits. It is also helping the continent’s economy. South Korea opened three casinos in the year of 2009. MGM Resorts International even is looking to open a location in Vietnam and will be the first luxury resort that also offers casino gaming. Asians are welcoming this with open arms in an attempt to build tourism and income.
Asian consumers often have the money to spend on luxury expenses such as trips and leisure activities. They often see advertisements for places like Vegas on television and long to have a place closer to where they are so that they too can partake in the kind of enjoyable entertainment that Westerners have.
From a business perspective, the Asians as well as investors from around the world also see the opportunity to gain wealth. Because of the realization that casinos are profitable and that the already standing casinos are booming, other Asian countries are taking a look at this and becoming a lot more tolerant of the idea of approaching legislature decision makers on adding more casinos to the region. Some people in Asia see the casinos for their downfalls rather than their positives, thinking that the casino industry will create more corruption and that the continent will see a spike in organized criminal activity.
When looking at this from a cultural perspective, it seems as though Asians are more likely to embrace gambling and casino gaming as a means of continuing to follow Westernization. There have been concepts in the United States that have come to Asia such as fast food chains, amusement parks and vacation resorts. These have all added to the popularity of Asia as a place for tourists to visit. After Asians have embraced the popularity of casinos, more than likely, other areas across the world will see the advantages of welcoming the casino industry into the area and will follow suit until the phenomenon of this form of entertainment changes the entire world market. The advantages that the industry could have on the world’s economy has the potential to boom beyond anyone’s expectations.
October 30, 2012
Gambling Market is Major Industry in Asia
Hippodrome Joins Microgaming And PokerStars
A London casino that recently opened, Hippodrome Casino, has truly made huge steps forward, to become an extraordinary online presence. Hippodrome Casino is moving forward very quickly with online gaming, as they have recently signed deals with both PokerStars and Microgaming. PokerStars is the largest online poker website in the world today, and coupled with Microgaming, the leader in online casino software, Hippodrome Casino is well on its way to being a stout online presence in the gambling world. With their combined profiles, PokerStars and Microgaming will provide Hippodrome Casino the online expertise, profile, experience and knowledge that will provide them with the maximum opportunities available when it comes to online gaming. The wildly popular PokerStars will power Hippodrome Casino, the PokerStars is also planning to offer an innovative live poker room at the online gaming community at Hippodrome Casino.
The idea, is to rebrand it as the United Kingdom’s first PokerStars poker room available, and next year, PokerStars is anticipating the launch of a variety of tournaments, special events, promotions and more that are all sponsored. This will improve its online customer base, and provide those 50 million players a unique opportunity to play in the UK. All registered players with PokerStars will be able to enjoy these tournaments and other special events. PokerStars is also taken a small stake into Hippodrome Casino as part of this deal, which has helped the Hippodrome Casino drastically improve the quality of online casinos in the UK. This is a great opportunity for poker players, professionals and amateurs alike, because poker players will be able to play any time they want, 24/7, both online as well as even the brick-and-mortar casino of Hippodrome. The online gaming software giant Microgaming is in the process of building the online casino for Hippodrome, which is anticipated to be operated by the Betway Group.
The online casino Hippodrome will provide all of Microgaming’s gains, mobile apps and much more, with a focus on London and the UK. Microgaming is proud to be a part of the Hippodrome Casino online, and knows the importance and appreciation that Europeans have for the iconic Hippodrome. With opportunities for both online and off-line gaming, Microgaming is at the forefront of both. Although some for choosing Microgaming for their online casino are criticizing the Hippodrome, the brick-and-mortar Hippodrome Casino provides the highest quality slot machines available today, including those from Aristocrat, Novo, IGT and WMS. Although these machines are not available on Microgaming’s online community platforms, some say it may be an odd experience playing online as well as live in the brick-and-mortar casino. However, others claim that this will provide Hippodrome Casino players the most broad, extensive and spectacular gaming experience available, with a wide variety of games available on land as well as online. Regardless, the combination of Microgaming and PokerStars for an online casino is truly daunting and spectacular for every casino player. Even those who prefer traditional brick-and-mortar gaming, the Hippodrome Casino will soon be available for everyone, everywhere.
Living the Vegas Dream Online
You live nowhere near Vegas; however, you love to gamble. The advent of the internet has brought online casinos to nearly every home that has internet capability. Because of the internet, there has been a near explosion of casinos online and places to play your favorite games.
Online casino play is simple. You access an online casino, download their software, make a deposit to open an account, and then you will be ready to play. If you gamble responsibly, you are in for a very fun time. There are online casinos that are nothing but scams; however, if an online casino is not legitimate, the news will spread like a wildfire across the internet and they will soon be out of commission.
You will find in your search for the best online casino that there are different types. A web based casino will not require you to download any software; you will be able to play from directly within your web browser.
Another type is download based. In other words, you will be required to download the site’s software in order to be able to play. You won’t need your browser. You will play the games through the software. It is much faster to play this way because all you need is in the software and you will not have to rely on your internet connection for the graphics or the sounds. Be aware that with any software download you will run the risk of obtaining a virus, so be sure that your anti-virus software is up to date and is running properly.
The last type is a live type of casino, where you can see and interact live with dealers from casinos all across the world.
Your odds of winning in an online casino are about the same as in a traditional casino. An online casino uses a computer program that will randomly choose the cards for Blackjack, the numbers for Roulette, or the reels for slots. These computer programs promise the same type of odds as playing in a traditional casino. There are some online casinos that offer bonuses for first time customers; however, you may have to play a certain amount before you will be allowed to cash out.
Online poker is one of the most famous of all online casino games. You benefit because you don’t have to travel to an actual casino, you don’t have to deal with other players possibly being in your seat or at your machine, there are no distractions, and you can play in your pajamas if you want to. Playing at a casino online is truly the way to gamble. Many people are finding this out every single day, and many have even made the move to mobile gambling.
There are several reputable online casinos to choose from. Don’t be afraid to play. Many online poker tables have very low buy-ins and low stakes. As long as you are proactive in your search for the right casino, you can live your Vegas dreams from the comfort of your couch.
October 28, 2012
Gambling Laws Push NCAA Championship from New Jersey
With five championships held in New Jersey that are hosted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the organization is planning on relocating their tournaments. This is a result of several new regulations that have been adopted by the state that have impacted sports wagering at the Atlantic City casinos as well as racetracks. According to the rules by the NCAA, the organization is not allowed to hold any championship tournaments in states that have legalized wagering that is based on betting on a single game or gambling that involves point spreads or a money line.
Since 1992, sport gambling in the state of New Jersey has been prohibited by law but the state has filed a lawsuit to oppose the ban. Instead, beginning 2013, casinos and racetracks will be able to obtain licenses to allow sports wagering. Applications to obtain a license will cost $50,000. Due to this change in legislation, the NCAA will not be able to host their championship play offs in New Jersey.
While sports wagering could bring on new changes for the gambling industry in New Jersey, losing out on these major sports events could be detrimental to the state’s economy. Either way, the NCAA has decided it is time to move on and will be looking for arenas in different states that have legislature that coincides with the organization’s policies. The NCAA is more focused on providing a hosting location that allows the college athletes to have the best competitive experience they can.
Some of the NCAA events that have been previously held in New Jersey will be moved out in 2013 and includes the regional play offs for Division I men’s and women’s swimming and diving that were held in Piscataway. In Trenton, New Jersey, some of the early round games for women’s basketball in Division I championship playoffs were also held.
The NCAA is doing what it needs to do as an organization but the state of New Jersey has taken it as a slap in the face. According to spokespeople for the New Jersey Governor, Chris Christie, the representatives of the state sees it that NCAA is penalizing New Jersey for “responsibly legalizing what occurs illegally every day in every state.” State spokespeople also say that the illegal sports wagering is often tied in with organized crime.
In 2013, the Division III men’s volleyball championship will be moved from Hoboken. The 2013 women’s Division II and III lacrosse championships will be moved from Montclair. The NCAA sees is as a move that will help protect student athletes and their wellbeing as well as the integrity of sports.
As of now, the NCAA as well as the National Football League, the National Hockey League, National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball are in an ongoing lawsuit in federal court that is against New Jersey officials that were seeking to stop the state from allowing sports wagering. A federal law that was set in 1992 bans betting on sports in all but the following four states: Oregon, Montana, Delaware and Nevada.
Neteller Offers Exciting Promotions For Members
One of the leading online casino deposit companies, Neteller, is working with online casinos, providing every user amazing promotional opportunities throughout October. Any player that registers for the promotion through their Neteller account will be able to take advantage of an entry into one of many different draws for an extraordinary amount of money. Neteller is providing every member of the same opportunity to win up to $25,000, simply by using his or her eWallet. With prize draws of $1000-$10,000, the final draw for the grand prize of $10,000 is scheduled to take place on Halloween, October 31. Every client and Neteller will be able to take advantage of these entries. All they have to do is register for the promotion. Neteller customers will automatically earn entries into a variety of draws, depending on the transaction that they use Neteller for. For every $1000 that Neteller’s users transference to any online casino supported by Neteller, will automatically get 10 entries into the draw.
Similarly, Neteller’s customers will get 10 injuries for every $100 and a deposit into their eWallet. There are more opportunities for entries, because players that use the Net Virtual Prepaid MasterCard will also be able to take advantage of 10 injuries and the draw, when they use this MasterCard for the first time online at the casino. After that, every time a player uses a Net car, they will receive one entry into the draw. Neteller is among the leaders in online gambling, as they provide the easiest and fastest opportunity to deposit money into a variety of online gaming outlets. Players will be able to view an extensive list of all the promotions available from Neteller, as well as other promotions that Neteller is providing in conjunction with Royal Vegas online casino. If a player deposits to one of Neteller’s preferred online casinos, they will receive 20 entries for every $1000 transferred, instead of only 10 entries. Neteller users will always earn one reward point for every one dollar spent, regardless of this promotion.
Neteller depends on affiliates, which is why they have provided a separate draw for their affiliate members, with a prize pool of $1500. For anyone to qualify for this particular draw, you have to be an affiliate of Neteller, and offer Neteller more members that deposit money throughout the month of October then they did the month prior. This particular draw has three prices, for first, second and third. First place receives $750, second place gets $500 and third place gets $250. Affiliates can use this October promotion to help promote Neteller and using Neteller to deposit to online casinos, which also helps them to increase their revenue because they are an affiliate, as well as increasing their opportunity to win this draw for affiliate members only. Neteller also offers banners specifically for affiliates, which is available from Neteller’s website. Although this is only one of the promotions and Neteller currently has going, with the holidays just around the corner, Neteller will likely be adding additional promotions for the holidays, which is something to look out for.