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February 19, 2012

International Gaming Awards

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The International Gaming Awards is all set to take the casino world by storm starting this week. This awards ceremony is so huge that it is often looked upon as the Academy Awards ceremony for casinos. The ceremony is understandably huge and elegantly orchestrated. The venue for this prestigious event is London’s Sheraton Park Lane Hotel. Aside from being perhaps the greatest event so far as gaming is concerned, this event is also charity-driven and is organized annually. The purpose of this event is to award those who have performed dramatically well in both land-based and online casinos. All the top contenders of the previous year will attend this event and only the best from amongst them will be honored.

This glamorous event is also an ideal platform for socializing and networking with other members of the huge gaming world. All the senior-most executives from the different gaming establishments are expected to be present for the ceremony. The glitterati will even have members from establishments providing gaming software. Amongst the big names attending the event are Playtech, Paddy Power, Bally Technologies, Microgaming, eCOGRA or e-Commerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance, RGA or Remote Gaming Association and IGC or Interactive Gaming Council. PokerStars is the platinum sponsor for the ceremony while Gold sponsors include John Huxley and Playtech and Silver Sponsors are Ritz Club in London and Bally Technologies. Like every other year, this year too, some deserving charities have been selected as beneficiaries like the Horn of Africa Food Crisis Appeal, CARE International, and the GREAT Foundation, etc.

Kahnawake Gaming Commission

Two important changes for helping players interact better with licensed casinos online have been introduced by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. While the first deals with player self-exclusion, the second deals with dispute resolutions. This will help those casino players suffering from gambling addictions to deposit limits with their casinos. This time they can inform the gaming commission directly about this intent so that his instructions are abided at all the concerned casinos online. The commission has come up with a special self exclusion web page where there is scope for players to enter their e-mail addresses. They can also avail of an online form to register their needs to the commission. There is a Compliance Officer who will then get in touch with the concerned players to verify the details submitted, to check their identity and then to execute the request. When this request pertains to a particular casino only, that casino has to be informed about that request. It is then expected to carry out the requests and accordingly notify players.

The Commission has also taken a concrete step to improve the dispute resolutions process. A Dispute Resolution Officer has been appointed to this effect – he can be approached for addressing players concerns. All the complaints are to be given in writing and should ideally contain clear information about the identity of the complainant. It should clearly specify and elucidate the complaint made and the corresponding steps to be taken to resolve it. The Kahnawake Commission has been therefore, awarded the Phoenix award which is used to honor those casinos that identify their mistakes and take steps to rectify them.

January 24, 2012

Christmas Bonuses Offered By Club World Casinos

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The festive season of Christmas and New Year is approaching and casinos are stretching that extra mile to make it a thrilling experience for their patrons. The Club World Casino has also decided to extend special bonuses to players, ensuring more liquidity for them during these festive holidays. The bonus period would commence from Thursday, the 22nd December 2011 and will last till 1st January 2012. There are plenty of exciting offers in store.

The first scheme is called the Christmas Slots Challenge. The authorities of the Club World Online Casino are immensely hopeful of the fact that the players would be able to wrap up gifts by the 22nd of this month and would be all prepared to brace themselves for the upcoming challenge. The first challenge would be the qualifying amount itself that has been kept at a steep point of $150! But, the rewards promised by the casino are completely commensurate with the high qualifying point. There is an upfront bonus amount of $500 which is over 300 percent of the deposit amount. The period for the availability of bonus would be from the 22nd to the 25th of December. The coupon usage is restricted to once.

Wagering can take place on the keno, the slots, or the scratch card games. According to the Club World authorities, the offer is one of its kind and players should definitely get a feel of it without fail. Players engaged on the Club World gaming arena through 24th and 25th December would be looking forward to some extra wagers. Therefore, the thrice redeemable coupons included in the Merry Christmas Bonus would surely prove to be useful. The players can choose to deposit $50 and stand to earn a bonus to the tune of $100. This amount can then be wagered on the keno, slots, as well as the scratch card games that are offered by the Club World Online Casino. The details of the wagering requirements are provided on the promotions page.

The preparations for New Year at the Club World Online Casino would commence from December 26th to 28th. An additional bonus would be offered to the players who would be answering the following questions in the affirmative.

  • “Have you deposited $250 during the event hours?”
  • “Have you not been lucky enough to make an overall profit?”

Once you measure up to the eligibility parameters, you would be eligible for cash back of $100! In addition, there would be a separate bonus scheme available from 29th December, Thursday, to 1st January, Sunday. For the players who do not make a comprehensive profit during the course of the promotion period can avail of 30 percent cash back of the total loss incurred. The bonus must be claimed by getting in touch with the authorities of the casino directly through mail. The bonus would be credited within 24 hours of the call. The limit for the maximum cash would be ten times of the bonus.

The last bonus would be paid on 31st December 2011 as well as on 1st January 2011. The bonus would amount to 125 percent of the deposit to a limit of $1000. This can be wagered on scratch card games, slots, and keno. The coupon can be redeemed three times during the course of the promotion period. The Club World Online Casino functions on Realtime and the license is from Curacao.

December 31, 2011

Special Days For Players At Manhattan Slots And Red Flush Casinos

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The “10 Days Christmas Countdown Promotion” has begun on December 14 at Manhattan Slots Casino, top brand of Club World Group. It will end on December 23. The online casino is offering a whopping 80 percent bonus on the deposit made by players. This bonus is a cool 15 percent extra than that on the usual days!

The Real Treat

The real treat comes from the fact that the casino is offering two such bonuses to players everyday. The special offers are subject to status. Players need to take a second look at the promotions button, located at the casino lobby, to make sure that the coupons are theirs.

Before the players can grab the booty, they need to wager about 25 times the bonuses and deposit on the scratch cards, keno, and slots. Players wagering on blackjack, video poker, or table games during promotion at this site will be lucky to receive a different package of bonuses.

Manhattan Slots is offering a bonus of 65 percent on unlimited coupons. This bonus is again ten percent higher than the usual. But players need to wager bonuses and deposit 25 times to get this high bonus offer. Players wishing to reap the benefits of the festive season need to gear up their gaming skills and come to this online casino.

Lucky Sundays on Red Flush

Sundays of this season are a time for celebration for casino players. Red Flush Casino is promoting the “Sensational Sunday” on their website. Every Sunday, players get a chance to win a share of 100,000 loyalty points and 1000 credits, which are given by the site every Saturday.

Players visiting Red Flush Casino site on Sundays will automatically enter the Sensational Sunday. They will get an opportunity to win prizes for the “biggest winner,” “biggest wagerer,” and “biggest loser.”

The biggest winner will be the one who grabs the single largest win on any slots game. The biggest wagerer will be the player who puts the largest amount on the game on that day. The biggest loser will be the one who has lost the highest amount.

Red Flush has more offers, apart from Sensational Sunday. The site is offering Tuesday as well as Wednesday promotions. The players on these days can grab fabulous deposit match bonuses.

Weekend promotions on this site are as exciting as Sundays. This online casino, which has been providing fun gaming days to online gamblers since 2008, is known for its fantastic festive offers.

A couple of features that make this casino one of the favorites of players are great payment techniques and customer service. Players, whether wagering a modest amount or a huge one, feel at home while gambling on this site.

Come Christmas and online casinos open their box of goodies for players. Although each day is special when the Christmas spirit is in the air, yet the online casino offers make certain days luckier and extraordinary for die-hard players.

December 27, 2011

Gambling In US Market Could Be Risky

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There are thousands of casinos operating online while there are some that are not trustworthy. Gambling in the US market could be very risky as the Department of Justice is taking some serious steps against internet poker gambling. Already, online gambling is illegal in certain states of the country. This means that players should think twice before actually registering themselves on casino websites and depositing money in their accounts.

Department of Justice in the United States has already frozen the accounts of many players. In such a scenario, gambling seems very risky for those players who cannot resist the temptation of playing poker while in the States. Since the setbacks earlier this year, the rules and regulations have been very strict and many online casinos had to shut down their operations in the country.

Many players of PokerStars Online Casino in the US have reported that their accounts are being frozen. According to the Department of Justice, all those players playing within the US Jurisdiction are violating the current rules and laws of online casino gambling and they will have to face the consequences.

The events that occurred earlier this year, have caused a major setback in the online casino market in the country. In addition to this, such actions by the Department of Justice against PokerStars members actually have a basis. In an agreement between the Department of Justice and PokerStars, point 5.11 stated that the residents of the United States and the players in various American territories are not allowed to indulge in real-money playing at online casinos.

The point also prohibits them to engage in real-money play at other gambling events. They are only allowed to withdraw or cash out their existing deposits from their account at the casino. According to the agreement, they are not allowed to make any deposits into online casino games. The rule is applicable to all the players who are residing in the US territories, irrespective of whether they are US citizens or not. Anyone trying to violate these rules or providing false location information to PokerStars to engage in online gambling, will be breeching the agreement and will have to face the consequences.

The clients from the Virtual Private Networks have been strongly affected by the crackdowns of online casinos. While they may feel safe playing within the network, their location is revealed as soon as they disconnect the system. Because of this, PokerStars Online Casino is adamant that anyone making such mistakes or caught playing after providing false information about their location will surely lose all the funds in their accounts. The best option is to abide by the law and not violate any rule or regulation while indulging in online gambling.

It is recommended to all online poker players to do some research and check all the guidelines and rules issued by the Department of Justice for the online casino market in the United States. In addition to this, they must also browse the terms and conditions page on the casino website and carefully go through the entire text before actually making a deposit.

December 15, 2011

Facebook Opens Up To Online Casinos

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Facebook has become one of the most prestigious and frequently used social networking sites in recent times. The website not only allows members to share their interests and likings, but, over a period of time, it has also evolved as one of the most effective platforms for marketing and promoting ideas, concepts, products, and services. In September this year, Facebook has also opened up to online casinos allowing them to advertise their business, the latest additions, and promos.

Previously, the social networking site did not permit any of the regular or gambling casinos to advertise their business. For the past two to three months, it has been featuring various advertisements by online casinos. The major reason for a change in the website policy was to increase its revenue for its sustenance and maintenance. Yet, there are still several rules and regulations that online casinos need to follow while listing themselves for promoting their business on Facebook. All regulations are very reasonable and most of them are regarding advertising on Facebook pertaining to the local (country or state) laws vis-à-vis gambling.

The rules and structures for online casinos on Facebook are really welcoming and advertising on the website is an interesting way to leverage international market. But casinos are required to consider the possible negative effects before featuring an advertisement on the website. The availability of ads and games can be accessed only in those countries where online casinos are allowed to operate. They need to take an approval from the Facebook before placing their ads.

Advertising on Facebook is one of the most effective ways for casinos to reach a larger target audience in their respective markets while making minimum efforts. The new trend of promoting gambling online has put casino sales on a boost. Besides private casino companies, government-backed online casinos and government lotteries are also permitted to advertise on Facebook. The land-based casinos are also allowed to promote their offerings on Facebook, but they can do so only in a country that has legislation permitting online gambling. The prominent feature of these ads is that they can only target those Facebook users who are above 18 years of age.

Other restrictions are also imposed on online casinos by the social networking sites. As gambling is illegal in the United States, no casino can target the players residing in the country. If an ad is about promoting any kind of skill-based gambling, sports books, or bingo, it must only target the users outside the United States and that too in those countries where they are permitted to operate. These new changes will not affect the Facebook users in any way. They can continue using this social networking site the same way they were using earlier.

The residents of United States may see some of the advertisements for the casinos operating in Las Vegas, North Carolina, and other states where gambling is permitted. The combination of this most powerful social networking site and famous casinos is working wonders as online casinos are experiencing a big boom in their sales.

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