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January 14, 2012

New Developments From Cantor

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During the first-half of the year, a sportsbook agreement between Las Vegas based The Venetian and Cantor Gaming, a famed developer of sports betting concepts and online casino themes, was finalized. But, the aftereffects of this agreement bore fruit only recently with the launch of a deluxe hotel. This fantastic property by the name of The Strip accommodates a large venue dedicated for gambling purposes. The advantages of this agreement have been reiterated adequately by recent statements issued by The Venetian.

In a recent statement issued by the president of chief operating officer of The Venetian John Caparella, the launch of sportsbook and racing in the premises of their resort has been the result of a three-year partnership developed between Cantor Gaming and The Venetian. He also added that these recent launches have transformed the way in which sports wagering was perceived by the public who indulged in gambling. Most importantly, this transformation was not limited to land-based casinos alone. Interestingly, this attitude change has also affected the online casino world. Therefore, the development can be considered truly holistic and substantial.

Now, as the Lagasse’s Stadium is housed in The Palazzo and sports-booking and high-tech racing are being carried out in The Venetian, it is time for the company to challenge its own standards and scale higher levels. And, the growth path has been encouraged by magnifying the size of prize pools. The approach adopted by them is a proactive one where they do not plan to wait for positive things to happen automatically. They have already started contributing to improving the ambience to be provided to the online gamers and gambling enthusiasts by making it more interactive and animated. The idea is to make the experience much more fun-filled.

The new facilities for race booking and brand-new inclusions in sports, quite like the online casino ideas, would be inaugurated right after the renovation project has been completed. This project is said to have cost several millions of dollars and has brought about significant improvements. The area covered by the project is 10,000 square feet. In addition, the venue has been developed in such a way so that it can boast of the ideal environment for sports trading and related activities. Top of the line products have been used for creating a suitable setup. There are high-definition screens for sports races and games, therefore ensuring superb quality for rendering visual entertainment. Superior audio quality is ensured by a surround sound system which ensures complete sound clarity for the right impact. Therefore, the devices used to create the ambience are actually state of the art.

Cantor Gaming has also been pretty enthusiastic about the project. Lee Amaitis, the CEO of Cantor Gaming, has stated that his company is indeed proud of this high-tech environment that specifically caters to sports wagering. They believe that the environment is novel enough to revolutionize the experience of the gamblers who are hooked onto online casinos but also enjoy the sophisticated environment of the club. The Cantor spokesperson also went on to state that the idea is indeed similar to that of Wall Street Trading where the patrons experience evolution of the games.

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 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 3, 2011

Promotions At The Blackjack Ballroom Casino

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The Blackjack Ballroom Casino had selected slots with greater numbers of paylines for their promotional week. This obviously increased the chances of winning. A player has 100 paylines and 243 ways in which to win. The new way to win is through the slots Alaskan Fishing. The scene depicts a fishing trip that travels through beautiful waterways and forests of scenic Alaska, according to the casino newsletter. Those who placed wagers on this game will be eligible for this promotion. Every day, the names of ten lucky players will be drawn at random. The Lion’s Pride is the 100-paylines slots, and with this, the game shifts to the African savannahs. This promotion is scheduled to be longer lasting, for about five days from November 19th to November 24th, 2011. The top five players placing wagers on every day of this promotion will be given $100 bonuses. To get these bonuses during both promotional rounds, the players have to deposit a minimum of $20. The Blackjack Ballroom Casino, a part of the Casino Rewards Group, brought out a newsletter displaying the names of winners at the group’s online casinos, which are powered by Microgaming.

EU Parliament Applauds Creutzmann Report

The Creutzmann Report came to be accepted by the EU Parliament, and the European gambling industry has shown its support for this. Many of the UK-based online gambling casinos, which are represented by the RGA, or Remote Gaming Association, and the EGBA, or the European Gaming and Betting Association, issued statements to this effect. According to the statement by the RGA, there has been a definite change in the EU policies in favor of the licensed gambling casinos. The biggest result was the EU being instructed to follow infringement proceedings against those members who were not abiding by the EU regulations. Their Chief Executive Hawkswood argued that the privately owned gambling industry was prepared to accept the European standards required for customer protection as specified by the EU Parliament. He further demanded that the national licensing processes should be transparent and nondiscriminatory. The statement released by the RGA warned the gambling world not to be too hopeful regarding what lay ahead in the future. The EU Parliament voting is nonlegislative, and the casinos will have to wait until the Green Paper gets finalized. The EGBA welcomed the parliamentary vote and efforts undertaken by Creutzmann in making this report. According to their General Secretary, the Green Paper must be based on Parliamentary directions. Member states were fighting for regulatory measures for their national gambling markets without any regard for EU rules.

All Slots Casino Records Historic Swiss Wins

In an interesting twist of fate, three players from the Swiss country became winners during the early weeks of November at the All Slots Casino. This casino had been offering three distinct platforms for players to place wagers so that it could satisfy the needs of different players. The first is the casino with the Microgaming Viper software, followed by the instant play provider Microgaming Flash software, and finally the mobile casino, which is powered by Spin 3. Each of these winners won on these three different platforms. These winners were Christel K of Bern, who won playing Hearts and Tarts, Steeve G of Vaud, who won at the Tomb Raider slots, and Rene B of Aargau, who won at the Lord of the Rings slots. All these three winners won the largest jackpots at the All Slots Casino in this month.

November 29, 2011

Reel Gems

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The five-reel and twenty-five payline slots games Reel Gems that were launched by Ash Gaming went live at the Virgin Casino. Symbols in this game are emerald, sapphire, diamond, and other beautifully crafted, high-value cards. The wild symbol is the game logo, which awards the biggest jackpot, amounting to 10,000 coins. The diamond ring is the scatter symbol, and when three of these appear on the reels, the bonus game called Winspins gets activated. Here, the players can select from multiple options. The number of winspins chosen gets played out automatically. The best part about this game is that, in case a spin has no wins, it does not count in the final tally. So, players typically can win in every single spin. When reels stop after a winspin, the screen displays a random multiplier, and wins for a spin get multiplied. When three jewelry box icons appear on reels, the Jewelry Bonus Game gets triggered. Here, there are no scatter payouts—there is an entry to the bonus round that is equivalent to a win. All three boxes move to the center of the screen and throw open three gems. When a player gets three identical gems in one box, he or she is given a bonus, which depends on the kind of gem and the total stakes involved. However, in case the three games are not identical, the box refuses to open again—it will open only if all three gems are the same. When all nine gems from all three boxes are diamonds, the player gets the progressive jackpot. The Reel Gems slots game runs at other online casinos as well, but the Virgin Casino progressive jackpot is independent, which means it can be won only by a player belonging to that casino.

U.S. Online Gambling Regulations

The players at online casinos here are hopeful that the federal government will regulate and make online gaming legal. More than online gambling, online poker appears to be the primary point of concern. In this direction, the American Gambling Association, or AGA, has been making concrete efforts at making online poker legal on a state-wise basis instead of on a federal level. This will let every state make a decision as to whether it wants to legalize this type of online gaming according to federal guidelines. The AGA wants online poker laws to be handled similarly to the manner in which land casinos in the U.S. have been regulated. In doing so, the AGA has also recommended some guidelines to be followed. Its Chief Executive and other representatives declared a statement following the hearing. This stated that the subcommittee has found proof that many U.S. residents playing online face the risks of playing illegally with non regulated casinos. So, to protect U.S. consumers and especially prevent minors from gambling online, states must be allowed to regulate and license online poker. It further clarified that there was new technology that could be used to monitor online gambling. This could effectively stop underage players from gambling online or participating in other illegal activities, namely fraud or money laundering.

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