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December 6, 2012

Virgin Casino Offers Exciting Bonuses For Players

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Virgin Casino is offering an exciting promotion for his players, offering up to 500 pounds in bonuses. Every player at Virgin Casino will be able to avail of five different bonuses, and they only have to choose one of them. All they have to do then is simply enter the promotional code for the specific bonus that they want and follow the instructions provided. The first promotional offer available at Virgin Casino is a free 2-pound bet. This bonus is available for any player as soon as they redeem that particular promotional code. There is no minimum deposit requirements for this bonus and play through is only 10 times, equaling 20 pounds. This particular requirement must be met before the promotional period expires.

Another bonus offer available is a no minimum deposit requirement, which provides players 20 percent of their losses back. Whether or not a player has experienced losses are not will be determined based upon the wagering that is done throughout the promotional period. Players are allowed to wager on all types of slot games, table games and more, including blackjack and roulette. The 20% back from losses will be limited to 100 pounds. An additional offer, which is exciting as well as interesting in this promotional period is the 10 pounds worth of free spins. Every player at Virgin Casino takes advantage of this option will first have to redeem their promotional code, and then make ace home, single deposit of a minimum of 10 pounds. Once they have wagered 10 pounds or more on any of the eligible games at the casino, they will receive a bonus balance that will then be credited to them with 10 pounds worth of free spins.

The wagering requirement for this particular bonus is 110 pounds and every wagering requirement must be met before unveiling of 10 pounds of free spins. Virgin Casino also provides online bingo two players, and they can always play bingo at any time as well as wager on a variety of mini games that are offered there as well. There is a bonus promotion available for bingo players who enjoy playing the slot games at the bingo hall. This particular bonus is a 100 percent sign-up bonus of up to 100 pounds. Following entry of the promotional bonus code, players only have to make a small, single deposit of a minimum of 10 pounds. Then, they must play through their deposit 25 times, and any player who completes the wagering requirements will then be given a deposit of 100% of their deposit, up to 100 pounds.

Virgin Casino is fully licensed by the Alderney Gaming Commission, and provides a 100% deposit bonus, which is the highest promotional offer available from the casino. A player must deposit a minimum of 10 pounds, and the maximum bonus that they will be able to receive his 500 pounds. This is spectacular for high rollers, because these offers are available, and each of the bonus promotions is available to wager on each of the eligible games that are listed on Virgin Casino’s website.

December 2, 2012

Spain And Greece Crack Down On Illegal Gaming

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Designated online gaming regulators in Spain and Greece have recently announced that they are going to close in and shut down operations that offer their gaming services to citizens of those countries illegally. The Spanish gaming authority order 12 different unlicensed operators to stop their illegal gaming activities within Spain in 10 days. These 12 companies that have been operating in Spain include Betsson, Come On Europe, Ltd., Tempo Gaming, Ltd., UWin Poker, Dream Makers Gaming Tech, Gaming VC, 10bet.com, Globet International Sports, Midas Player, Ltd., RM Royal Media Group NV, 12Bet and Media Entertainment. The president of the Spanish gaming authority said that this particular order shows the professionalism and seriousness that their regulatory body is functioning under. It is a clear indicator of the online gaming market in Spain is heading in the right direction, protecting players and providers. Taking action against unlicensed operators is vital to ensure that the market is orderly and safe, and the simple fact that these 12 operators were providing Spanish customers with services without a license simply highlights the fact that the regulatory agency in Spain needs additional work.

Among the 12 companies highlighted in this order, Betsson is the only one that objective. Their claim is that they do not do business in Spain; they simply provide a website that is in Spanish to provide services for Spanish-speaking players across the globe. An independent public authority that is based in Athens, the Hellenic Gaming Commission, HGC, released a notice claiming that it resumed control of its online gaming services in Greece from these 12 noted companies. In order to achieve the license for an online gaming service, companies must undergo a formal tender process, which has not yet been initiated by these 12 companies. License holders in the European Union member states are able to continue their online operations, if they choose to join a retrospective and voluntary taxation scheme. Currently, there have been 24 different companies that consented and have been issued licenses, but these licenses are only temporary. The HGC noted that there are many gaming operators out there that are unlicensed and still provide their services in the Grecian market. They have passed those unlicensed operators to inhibit the opportunity for Grecian players to access their gaming platforms, or they will be blacklisted and charged with a felony, which carries with it a minimum 10-year sentence in prison and/or fines ranging from €200,000-€500,000.

In a formal complaint, the Remote Gambling Association claimed that this blog is protectionist the CEO of the RGA claim that the specific measures have been introduced purely by haste and have not garnered the approval of the European Commission. It is for this reason that they must take action and force Greece to reconsider their actions, because it is claimed that this is not coincidental at all, because the Greek government is considering selling its share in a gambling monopoly, OPAP. It is claimed that Greece wants to eliminate their competition, which will increase the valuation of this gambling monopoly unfairly.

July 18, 2012

Gaming Revenues In Nevada Bounce Back In April

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The revenues accrued from gaming in the state of Nevada have rebounded from the dismal results of March. There has been an overall gain of 6.2 percent for the state as a whole, when compared to the figures of April 2011. Last year, the total win was recorded at $855 million. Big gains have been recorded for Clark County, Washoe County, South Lake Tahoe, and Elko County. The double digit fall in gaming revenues for the month of March 2012 has been more of an anomaly. The state has been recording gambling gains in nearly six out of the last seven months.

What can these gains be attributed to? Some of the gains were definitely of a technical nature. Some part of the revenue for March was carried forward to April, as the month of March ended on a Saturday. The reopening of the Plaza Hotel and Casino in downtown Las Vegas was responsible for a part of this gain.

April 2012 witnessed gains in all the Clark County markets. The gains in downtown Las Vegas went up 25 percent. North Las Vegas reported a gain of 42 percent, as compared to the previous year.

The statewide gaming win for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012, reported an increase of 2.5 percent. The signs are quite evident. The online gaming sector is showing signs of gradual recovery, as Las Vegas is moving out of the effects of the chronic recession that hit the US economy.

One trend that does not fit in the other positives in the industry is a slight drop in the number of visitors to Las Vegas for the month of April. This dip in the number is the first in the last two years. The decrease in numbers, however, has been more than offset by significant gains in slots and improvement in revenues for table games. More and more people from the Asian market are showing their preferences for baccarat, and this card game is becoming increasingly important to casinos catering to the Asian game lovers.

Nevada, as a state, is also inching along to make online poker legal, which would also have an impact on the revenues from gaming for the state. The casino companies in Nevada are ready for intra-state online poker, though are being pulled back due to the lack of a federal measure.

Only recently, Bally Technologies became the first company to get a recommendation from the Gaming Control Board of Nevada for issuing the very first interactive gaming license. The recommendation would be passed onto the Gaming Commission for final approval, followed by a final phase of technology inspection. Many other businesses are also interested in participating in online poker, if it becomes legal.

July 10, 2012

Two Interactive Gaming Licenses Issued By Nevada

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Gaming licenses were issued by the state of Nevada to the manufacturer of online gaming system in the US. The two companies Bally Technologies and International Game Technologies got these two licenses issued with the recommendation provided by Nevada Gaming Control Board.

With the issuing of the license, Bally Technologies has become the first officially legal online poker site that can operate interstate gaming. This company had completed the process of acquisition of Chiligaming in April 2012. Chiligaming is the software that launched the free-play site of the Golden Nugget in the recent times. The acquisition allowed Bally to offer the online poker software to casino operators and also use it to demonstrate in front of the Gaming Control Board on Thursday.

The cost of licensing fee for Bally has been charged for $125,000. But according to Control Board Chairman Mark Lipparelli, it may get reduced. Once the outcome of the Nevada Gaming Policy Committee is out, the final cost will be known. News is out that the CEO of MGM Resorts International Jim Murren had expressed his preference for reduction of online gaming fees.

The second company, International Gaming Technologies got its application approved later in the day. It, therefore, became the second company to receive license issued for online gaming.

Both the companies now need to approach the Nevada Gaming Commission on June 21. The process of final approval will be conducted during this session. Once the final approval process gets completed, both these companies will start to launch real money sites to let players participate in intrastate gaming in Nevada.

As a part of the launching process, ten existing licenses have been kept in possession by the company International Gaming Technologies. These licenses are in compliance with 360 jurisdictions for gaming. Besides this, age restriction controls have been implemented in current products which are being used in Europe by this company.

Both Bally technologies and International gaming technologies will be able to manufacture online gaming systems. They will also be able to run and maintain these systems but on the condition that they partner with a Nevada brick-and-mortar establishment. No company will be allowed to run an independent online poker site without the relationship with an existing establishment.

As stated earlier, the application for license will be presented to the Gaming Commission on June 21. Even if both the companies get the license, the technology of these companies need to be vetted.

The hearing was attended by reputable companies such as Caesars Interactive Gaming, South Point, Shuffle Master, and Cantor Gaming. These and several other parties have been potentially interested in licenses as well. Once the gaming license is issued, other companies will certainly start applying for the same and try to reap profits. Mark Lipparelli had estimated that the Nevada online poker would become fully operational by the 2012 holiday season. Considering the development of events and the consequent results, this estimation is bound to become true and make the holidays even more fun and exciting than ever.

Keep track of the developments of this hottest news story and get to play gaming the real way with real money to make good profit winning games and enjoy the holidays.

March 2, 2012

New Year’s Loyal Casino Player, Batman, And A Birthday Party!

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The iconic Batman is set to hit the online gaming world thanks to Microgaming, the largest gaming software provider on the web. The provider has agreed to a licensing deal with DC Comics to release a string of modern graphic video slots.

Under the deal, Microgaming is authorized to use animation materials and characters from movies like The Dark Knight as well as The Dark Knight Rises to build their online slots. It’s hard to forget The Dark Knight’s joker in the Batman series. The character of Batman first appeared in 1939 in the Detective Comic. Since then, he has created waves in the world of motion pictures and kids’ comics globally. And now, he is ready to spread his wings in the online gaming world. So, why be serious?

Loyal Player’s Big Win

While Batman readies to step into online games, a player at InterCasino player on Millionaires Club III hit $9,35,100 after wagering $10. The lucky player is Noura from Lebanon, who had also hit $43,800 in September last year at InterCasino on Hulk Ultimate Revenge slot. Noura is one of the loyal players at this site, trying Lady Luck for about five years.

Latest Launch at EiG Expo

As loyal players continue to give their casino sites moments of pride, the EiG Expo in Milan has become a launchpad for the latest slot by Betsoft. It is a 30-payline, five-reel, 3-D production with the title Mamma Mia. Reports suggest positive response to this slot.

The theme of the game revolves around a jolly Italian chef who gets into various recipe adventures. The game uses state-of-the-art graphics and interactive technology to create a real-life experience. The digital sound is amazing. With this Slots3 release, the software developer attempts to raise the graphics quality and provide a different gaming experience to players.

The game features novel bonus rounds. Players in the free spin round help the Italian chef prepare his special pizza. The second round lets players assist the chef in deciding the dish to be served to an infamous food critic.

Birthday Special Launch

Meanwhile, as the dishes do the rounds in Mamma Mia, InterCasino is celebrating its 15th birthday. The site has launched a unique 20-payline slot under the slot link Special Guest. The slot features a birthday party theme. Sweet 15 is loaded with intelligent animation and graphics that relate to the daily lives of players, like cakes, party presents, paper hats, balloons, champagne, and more.

On this slot, players get a chance to hit a jackpot of 3,000 coins. The birthday cake on reels one and five is worth grabbing because it is the wild symbol. It can double the players’ rewards. The birthday logo is important too.

Sweet 15 has retriggering free spins with 15 of them offering tripled payouts at the party. The players will find plenty of game elements that can be customized. An auto play option also exists.

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