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October 26, 2012

Choosing the Best Online Casino

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 3:50 am

Choosing the best online casino for your gaming adventures can be a daunting task with the amount of casinos scattered across the internet. Like any other industry, a rogue casino can always be looming like a rotten tomato among the fresh ones. If you sign up with a casino like this, not only will you be forfeiting any of your winnings; but, you will also probably not receive your deposit back, either. There is good news; there is a simple method for separating out the bad from the good. The following are some tips on how to choose a reliable online casino.

The majority of casinos operate under license from some jurisdictional authority. These authorities are responsible to verify the credentials of the site owners, as well as their financial standing. They are also to inspect the software that is used to access the games to ensure that the games are fair, as well as examine the management controls that have been proposed before a license will be granted.

Either the Home page or the About Us page will detail the credentials of the licensing authority and you should be sure to verify it carefully. You should also be wary of a casino site that does not list its license details. When researching, you will want to be sure that their license is valid and that the licensing authority has a good reputation. Otherwise, you could be dealing with nothing but a scam artist.

Also, some online casinos do not accept players from all over the world. In this respect, it is vital that you check to be sure that your country of origin is accepted by the casino and what types of currency they accept for deposits. Also check to see what payment options are available and if these are legal within your jurisdiction.

Be aware that if the casino is in a different country, you will have to exchange your money into their form of currency. This will cost you at each deposit and withdrawal. It is helpful if they have customer support available in your native language.

The popularity and the reputation of a casino will lie with their online presence. A good online presence can be achieved if the casino is a topic of conversation in any one of the many online casino forums that players frequent. It is a good idea to register and participate within these forums, as you can get a good feel for what casinos are the best to play, which ones payout the best, and so forth. It is so crucial that you check out a casino before you actually play there. Your extra effort in research can pay off greatly in the end.

Finally, check out what types of bonuses are offered at the casinos that you are considering. Most bonuses are given as a percentage of your initial deposit. Also, some casinos give bonuses to new accounts. Be sure to read the terms and conditions of the bonuses, as sometimes there can be strings attached.

October 24, 2012

Casino Industry Trends

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 4:22 am

The casino gaming industry is an exciting one with new changes happening all of time all over the world. Since people all across the world are all different there a significant number of trends to follow. Some of these trends range not only from policies and regulations but also changes in technology. Another aspect that some may not consider is the changing demographics and their effects on casino gambling. At some point or another, all of these are somewhat connected to each other.
One of the trends that have significantly shifted is the competitiveness, especially in the United States. People are becoming more assertive when it comes to casino and online gaming both. These people are trying to exceed any commercial operators so that they can be at the top of the online gaming list. A few major shareholders within the casino industry had started promoting the need to legalize Internet gaming in the United States. Other casino gambling websites are located in other countries. There has been a rise of the number of people that are becoming big time gamers in the casino world.
Another popular casino style game is online slots. Because of their popularity, many software providers have started to create the content for marketing on the slots that is customizable depending on what seems to be the players’ needs. Also within the game of slots, there has been a continuous effort to create games that are skill-based and multi-player. Developers use the social allure of these casino games but without racking up the expensive cost of live table games that have been the norm over a period of several years.
In addition to some of these technological developments and shifts, there have been changes in regulations and policies. Many of the policies and laws are targeted at identifying the use of online casinos for operators that are preying on the players to steal money. This helps to discourage the use of these sketchy online casinos and to make law enforcement officers aware of potential scamming and fraud.
As far as financial world, there have been several investment banks that have become interested in online gaming and casinos. This has created the anticipation that there will be some major business developments as there will be an increase in mergers and acquisitions. Part of this peaked interest stems from the enforcement of these new policies and rules to make sure that online gaming is secure and gaming revenue is protected.
Since online and casino gaming is becoming more acceptable across the world, there has been an emergence of people in the United States that are being sought out to be partners in online gaming. Many people and companies that have the money to do so in the United States have been partnering up with other global operators of online gaming. Some of the people in the industry in the United States are even taking bold enough actions to try to bring new opportunities to the world of online gaming.

Christmas Slots Pay Out Big With Bonuses Galore

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 4:16 am

Christmas is only a couple of months away, and increasingly more online casinos are introducing Christmas themed slot machines. This introduction is leading more and more players to play these Christmas slot machines, and the winners list is growing. Spin Palace is one of the online casinos that provide Christmas themed slot machines already, and their players have received extensive reports from playing these games. One player won €21,385 and another player one €4167 on a slot machine called Deck the Halls. On this particular slot, the symbols on the reels are traditional Christmas themes. They have reindeer, roasted turkey, Santa Claus, stockings, Christmas trees, and a log fire. This Santa Claus symbol on this lot is stacked, providing incredible PR opportunities for every player. The Deck the Halls logo is wild, and this wild symbol also doubles every payout. If a player gets a bill symbol, this triggers 10 free spins at double the pay out. Christmas music plays softly in the background while playing.

Another Spin Palace Christmas slot machine called Santa’s Wild Ride offered players is staggering payout of €24,682. This particular slot machine is a bit wilder than traditional Christmas games, as this is a beer drinking sets of death rides a bike, not a slave. Mrs. Clause is very sexy, and goes with him on his deliveries on Christmas Eve night. Santa’s Wild Ride logo is wild, and can multiply the player’s payout at random, up to a four multiple. The key symbol on the reels triggers free spins, and the wild symbol takes on innovative properties. Each player that experiences the free spins round gets 25 free spins, and all payouts are doubled. Santa’s Wild Ride also has a bonus game available, that offers players 10 times the bet that triggered the bonus game. The best feature of this particular online slot machine, is that there are 243 pay line combinations, and every one is active in valid at all times.

Gift Rap is another Christmas slot machine from Spin Palace, and it has opened up with €4226 in payouts to one lucky player. As the name implies, this is a Christmas themed game, that has else that rap, as well as a rapping Jack Frost. The toys are led around by the elves, and the wild symbol is a Christmas tree ornament, that provides the payout for the jackpot. The rapping Jack Frost symbol is the trigger for the second screen bonus game. In the bonus, there are 30 different gift boxes available to choose from, and the player continues to select boxes and winning credits, until a snowman is uncovered. This can be a very lucrative bonus game, because of the 30 boxes, only three of them contain snowmen. Spin Palace is a licensed online casino, and is licensed by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta. They utilize software from the extremely popular Microgaming company, so you know that playing at Spin Palace is safe, secure, a lot of fun and best of all, the payouts are incredible.

Casinos Evolve as Technology Advances

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 3:48 am

If you have seen the news recently, then mobile gaming will be no surprise to you; it is the latest craze to sweep the nation. Tens of thousands of people have made the switch from playing their favorite casino games on their computers to playing them on any other mobile device you can think of. Regardless of where you are, such as on a bus or a train, this is the newest way to play the games you can normally only play on your PC. The following outlines some of the information about this new way to play.

Due to the advancements made in mobile technology, the gambling industry has seen dramatic changes. Mobile phones can do things that only laptops could do before. Individuals can send text messages to people on the other side of the globe. You can download pictures or videos. You can even play games that have graphics that are incredible. Thanks to all these advancements in the mobile industry, you can now also bring your favorite online casino with you on the go. You can now play whatever you want, whenever you want, right from the palm of your hand.

As technology continues to improve, the games available on mobile phones will only get more involved. This has enabled gaming companies to capitalize on what has been unexploited till now: an entire demographic of casino players with disposable cash that can now play whenever and wherever they are. One of the best aspects of this opening of gambling to a mobile audience is that it is attracting whole new age group to this gaming industry. This younger generation is much better with technology, and as such, are more interested in mobile gambling that their more traditional counterparts.

By opening gambling up to a mobile audience, the gaming industry has truly helped players regardless of their technological skills. Another great characteristic of mobile gaming is the sheer amount of games that are available for play; many of which could only be played in a traditional casino before. Regardless of the game you wish to play, having casino gambling at your fingertips allows you to do so while on the go.

Just a few short decades ago, people only dreamt of having a mobile phone; now having one is a status symbol. Also, when it comes to gambling, many people are finding that their favorite games are dying out; however, they are being brought back to life in a mobile version. Digital technology has allowed for this. This means that you can still play your favorite games even if their traditional counterparts are no longer in existence.

The only drawback to playing on a mobile device is that the screen is smaller so you cannot always see all of the action; however, this issue will soon no longer be an issue as mobile devices advance. As mobile devices advance, the overall mobile gaming experience will be one to be reckoned with. More and more people may just make the move to mobile gaming.

October 22, 2012

Advertising Campaign Boosts Atlantic City as Tourism Hotspot

Filed under: Casino — Tags: , — OCE News @ 4:18 am

A plan of attack to entice tourism called the “Do AC” campaign seems to be working quite well in order to draw people to Atlantic City. People who are at the head of the Atlantic City Alliance created a multi-million dollar advertising campaign in order to draw people in the nearby areas to come visit Atlantic City to visit the casinos. The target audience is the residents of Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and New York. As a result of this huge marketing campaign, these people have an improved perception of what Atlantic City has to offer and a large group of people who have been exposed to this marketing campaign have become more motivated to visit.
The Atlantic City Alliance has pulled $30 million annually that the casinos used to have to pay to one of the four horse race tracks in the state in order to keep slot machines out of the horse race tracks. Instead, that money is being used to aggressively promote Atlantic City using the slogan, “Do Anything, Do Everything, Do AC” and it has actually shifted the focus away from the casinos that typically drive tourists in and instead encourages visitors to think about other options that Atlantic City has to offer. Some of these include shopping, resorts, spas, entertainment and dining opportunities.
While still promoting Atlantic City as a place for people to visit that does not focus at all on gambling, naturally, the opportunity to gamble is still there. The campaign has greatly influenced potential tourists to see more excitement in Atlantic City other than just gambling and bringing in visitors to see that the area is a place for all types of excitement and entertainment. Since this new promotion encourages tourists to visit, it is still a new strategy to get people to visit Atlantic City where these tourists will likely take the time to spend gambling anyway.
This is a huge strategy that has been in the works since Atlantic City lost the ranking as the United States’ second largest gambling area to Pennsylvania. This campaign has been backed by the state’s governor, Christ Christie who wanted to revamp tourism in Atlantic City and continue to promote the place as a destination for all. The governor also hopes to run the campaign for at least five years. This is an attempt at reforming the image of Atlantic City in an effort to potentially amend the state constitution to allow casino gambling in other areas of New Jersey. Many people in New Jersey, including those in horse racing, have hoped that someday there will be a casino at the Meadowlands sports complex.
Though Atlantic City offers gambling and is a major attraction to the area, this promotional campaign is an attempt to show the city as a more sophisticated area to visit and to show that there are other things in the city that people can do in addition to gambling and taking in other activities that the city has to offer.

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