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December 25, 2011

Microgaming Announces Its November Releases

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Microgaming, one of the most popular and sought-after online casino gaming software providers, has recently announced its November releases. It has come with five games for online casinos for this month. These are innovative slot games with titles: Alaskan Fishing, King of Cash, Crocodopolis, Throne of Egypt, and Dr. Love.

The new online slot games launched by the company will definitely be appreciated by the players. All these games are based on different themes and are all set to offer unique experiences to players. The graphics will be amazing as usual along with incredible sound effects. All these games have different paylines and offer different bonuses.

About Microgaming

Microgaming is a privately held leading software development company that specializes in providing online gaming software to casinos. No surprise, the company currently has around 100 casinos listed on its website. The casinos powered by Microgaming usually provide hundreds of games, including blackjack, slots, roulette, and video poker. The games can be played both in flash as well as download versions.

Based at Isle of Man, the company is also the main power behind many progressive jackpots through their interlinked system of casino operators. Besides this, Microgaming is popular in the online gambling industry because of its excellent software applications and unique themes of the games.

Microgaming’s November Releases

Microgaming once again announces more NexGen slots games in its November release schedule. Throne of Egypt is one of the games that will be most loved by those who are enthralled with Egyptian history. It is a five-reel and twenty-five payline video game with amazing graphics and stunning design. It takes players on a journey toward the bonus level through different chambers. The ultimate level is the king’s chamber, where beautiful princesses await with prizes.

King of Cash is the second game on the list and features high-quality animation and sound. In this slot game, players can win free spins or opt for a second screen bonus round by matching three kings. The game offers frequent wins and unique experiences to players.

Dr. Love is a hospital-themed comical game with five-reels and twenty paylines. The video slot comes with excellent graphics and sound effects that simply please you. The game is all about fun and winning prizes as players can easily win up to 20 free spins and get opportunities to treble their existing prizes. The free spin feature can also be retriggered.

Alaskan Fish is also a five-reel video slot, which comes with 243 ways, stacked wilds, recurring free spins, and a second screen bonus game feature. The interesting thing about this game is that the players can enjoy catching Salmon in the Flying Fishing bonus and get a chance to win up to seventy-five times of their total bet. The winnings can be doubled if a player receives free spins by securing three or more tackle boxes.

Crocodopolis is the last game on the list for November releases. It is a five-reel and twenty-five payline video slot game with a unique feature. With free spins and a Slide It Wild patented theme feature, it allows players to have manual control over the speed and behaviour of wild card symbols. By sliding the power of the wild, the players are allowed to play in their personal styles.

December 23, 2011

Cincinnati’s Horseshoe Casino Wins Local Support

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Construction on Cincinnati’s proposed new casino seems to be going strong and, by the looks of things, 2013 will indeed see the launch of a new casino in this Ohio city. The casino can be seen as part of Cincinnati city leaders’ efforts to increase city revenue through the encouragement of gambling venues in the city. The proposed addition to the city landscape has come under heavy discussion by residents, and so far, the response seems largely positive.

A New Casino in Town

In February this year, Caesars Entertainment announced the construction of a new branch of their popular Horseshoe chain of casinos in Hamilton County, Cincinnati.

The new casino is a collaborative effort between Caesars, the world’s largest casino operator, and Rock Gaming, Ohio. The proposed $400 million casino is quite unique and is marketed as being the first truly urban casino. The massive 354,000-square-foot structure is currently under construction on 22 acres of what was formerly the surface parking lot known as Broadway Commons.

When finished, the Horseshoe will be home to a cavernous 100,000-square-foot gaming floor featuring an unbelievable 2,000 slot machines and 85 table games. The owners confidently expect at least six million visits per year.

Local Cincinnati authorities are hoping to see a windfall of jobs as well as significantly increased tax revenue from the project. As of now, their hopes seem to have borne fruit.

Casino Offers Thousands of New Jobs

According to project spokesperson Jennifer Kulczycki, the developers are determined to ensure that the local economy is positively affected by the project, right from the construction phase.

The Horseshoe, Cincinnati, is expected to be open for operation in spring 2013 and is expected to provide steady employment to nearly 1,700 workers on completion. The construction costs alone are expected to come to $150 million dollars and will be a source of several jobs for locals (developers promise almost 2,000 new jobs).

The project managers have also taken care to follow a highly positive inclusion policy with regard to the employment of minority communities. Of the 29 million in business contracts awarded to local businesses, a whopping 35 percent were given to companies owned by women and those belonging to minority groups. This is definitely in excess to the 20 percent voluntary goal that was agreed upon by the casino developers.

Furthermore, the corporations have taken care not to include anything in the design of the Horseshoe, Cincinnati, that may adversely affect existing local businesses. As part of this stated aim, the builders have not included accommodation facilities as part of their casino, as this would hit the already crowded Cincinnati hospitality industry in a bad way. The lack of onsite accommodation will also have the extra benefit of helping to spur foot traffic throughout downtown to the casino, which should in turn encourage visitors to patronize local retailers.

All in all, the proposed Horseshoe casino seems to be a definite boon as far as Cincinnati is concerned. While some locals do fear increased crime rates as a result of the new addition, city officials insist this will not be the case. Already, the area is seeing a marked beautification drive that will benefit both locals as well as visitors to the city.

December 21, 2011

Attractive Incentives At 10Bet Casinos

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10Bet casino is offering some great prizes to attract visitors to their site. This UK-based online gambling corporation has witnessed a surge in popularity, the same as other European online gambling sites, following the United States government’s assault on the U.S. gambling giants Full Tilt Poker & Co.

While many U.S. online gamblers have quit the field altogether, others have migrated to overseas gambling forums such as 10Bet. The casinos, in turn, are taking full advantage of the turn of events, offering fascinating prizes and incentives to draw in players who formerly patronized the now-in-trouble U.S. online gambling giants.

All About 10Bet Casino

One of two online gambling sites owned by the 10Bet Corporation, this online casino is registered with the UK gambling commission and holds a valid license, a big relief to those who may fear another Black Friday.

Unlike many other online casinos, 10Bet has a unique dual casino interface. That is, the site has two platforms for players: the Golden Casino, which is powered by the CTXM gaming software, and the Casino Platinum, powered by Microgaming, the world’s largest progressive jackpot and poker network.

The dual gaming platforms allow users a lot more variety when compared to other online gaming sites. This is especially so because the site is constructed in such a way that players can effortlessly move from the CTXM platform to the Microgaming powered one, and vice versa, without the least hitch or hiccup.

The games on offer on 10Bet include baccarat, blackjack, craps, roulette, and Sic Bo, as well as numerous popular casino pokers and specialty games such as the CTXM-based Gems and the City, Coliseum Poker, Mystic Slots. and SupaJax. The site also offers Microgaming powered slot games such as Hitman and Thunderstruck II. Since 10Bet is powered in part by Microgaming, they are also able to offer multimillion dollar progressive jackpots on games like Mega Moolah.

Best of all, you can always be sure of fair play with 10Bet games. Not only is the site regularly audited by gambling authorities, but it has also contracted a third-party auditor to monitor its operations for maximum fair play. The website also has a solid security protocol in place. 10Bet is protected by industry-standard security measures including 128-bit encryption and the latest, most sophisticated firewalls.

The site is mainly oriented toward European players and offers play in more than fifteen different languages. The currency used is mainly the Euro and the pound sterling. However, there are a variety of payment options offered for the convenience of customers. Hence, players can always find a payment option that suits their needs.

Fantastic Prizes and Incentives

These days, the casino is going all out to encourage heavy play, especially among the high rollers. New players to the site who register under the high roller account automatically get an astonishing $3,000 bonus.

What’s more, there is no restriction on the bonus, which can be used on any of the games at 10bet Casino. Most of the games are fully counted toward the 10bet rollover. The only exceptions are table and card games, video poker, and progressives.

To conclude, 10Bet has something to offer for everyone. Players visiting the site are sure to be impressed by the attractive setup and smooth game play.

December 17, 2011

Microgaming Announces New Mobile Casino Applications

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Microgaming, one of the leading gaming software developing companies, has announced the launch of new mobile casino applications earlier this month. Before this, there have been coming reports that mobile or hand phones will be the next largest and the most popular medium for gambling. In an effort to be a major trend-setter and to dominate this industry, Microgaming has managed to earn a top spot by announcing a new mobile casino application which is geared toward mobiles or other devices using the android operating system.

Microgaming is a privately held company which has around 100 online casinos operating on its software applications. Until the introduction of mobile casino application, all casino games could only be played on computer systems only in either the Flash version or in downloadable form. But now the games can be played on mobile devices supporting android operating system as well.

The mobile gambling product, Android Air, includes a pack of eight most popular games from Microgaming. The android-based smart phones and tablets show full compatibility with the adobe-based platform. It is expected that the company would add 20 more games to Android Air by the end of this year. The best part is that the new games which are expected later this year will be added on the android devices automatically.

The players can perform all related updates using Wi-Fi instead of 3G. This is almost similar to Viper casino software of Microgaming where it would have the new games added without any human intervention. The launch of this mobile gambling application is expected to have a huge impact on online gaming industry.

According to Neil Whyte, the head of Microgaming product channels, the company aims to be at the forefront of the mobile gaming sector like online gambling. Although the company already has a strong share in this particular market, but it expects a tremendous growth in it in the next few months because of the large-scale growth of smart phones and tablets. Whyte further mentioned that it will not only promote mobile casino market but will create a huge impact on the gambling industry as a whole.

Similar to its online casino software application version, the players will be able to access all types of casino games in the games lobby. They can also register and perform deposits and withdrawals online through their mobile devices. Although it is mobile gaming application, but it includes many similar features such as bonus balance, the VBPs, and Player Communication Manager as that of online version. This makes it easier to operate this new application on their mobile devices.

In addition to Android Air, Microgaming is also promoting All Slots, another mobile casino platform, as its brand manager. It is a mobile version of the full online casino and has the same name. The best part is that there is no financial obligation to these games as they can be played for fun without making any deposits. Besides this, these applications are completely void of any types of ads.

December 13, 2011

Online Casino Operators Look To Strengthen Their Software Capabilities

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With continuous and quick growth in the online gambling industry, online casinos are no longer satisfied with licensing all their gaming software from software developing companies or third parties. The key to success in the online gaming industry is to have excellently developed gaming software. The casino operators want to control and strengthen their software capabilities so that they can exploit them as and when they want to maximize their output.

The online gambling casino operators are taking significant steps in this direction. Paddy Power, the Irish casino operator, has acquired Cayetano, a Bulgarian games developer. The games developing company operates from the Isle of Man and specializes in developing games for online casinos and mobile markets. Its software developing team is situated in Bulgaria. The consideration for acquiring Cayetano has not been disclosed by Paddy Power, but its Chief Executive, Patrick Kennedy, explained that this acquisition could bring a compelling range of gaming products and help them develop a new internal source of gaming expertise.

The Chief Executive Officer of Cayetano, Nick Maughan, said, “This is a great step for Cayetano and its team. We’re all excited at the prospect of being part of Paddy Power, a business whose success in this market has been built on an exceptional understanding of online customers and product trends.” Both the organizations are looking forward to strengthen their business association.

Bet 365 however, is taking a different approach in gaining a control over its gaming software and strengthening its capabilities. Unlike Paddy Power acquiring a ready business, it is instead recruiting a team of software experts and network architects. The main objective behind this large-scale recruitment is to create a next-generation platform for the company using the fresh talent and a new wave of network technologies for acquiring greater efficiency and scalability.

Martin Davies, the Chief Technical Officer of Bet 365 said, “As a system scales, the software becomes more complicated. We want to shield our core product development team from this complexity. The R and D team will focus exclusively on refreshing the network and solving the big issues that come with upgrading an infrastructure of our intricacy.”

Davis further explained that the online gambling casino has a culture of innovation, and in order to maintain this momentum, the casino is looking for the people having great potential, the right attitude, immense talent, creative thinking, and the latest knowledge and enthusiasm to take up the challenge. The team will be responsible for testing the existing software and platforms, developing new and innovative games software and architectures and fitting them all together to bring something unique. The long-term aim is to make the technology more efficient and quicker while reducing the resources required.

Bet 365 has a target of recruiting and assembling twenty software experts and networking architects by the end of the year. Although the gaming operator has full plans to recruit people from outside, the opportunity is open to those existing employees of the company who have shown interest in research and development and have come up with out-of-the-box and workable ideas.

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