Archive for February 2010

Several internet cafes in Florida are being accused of disguising internet gambling through sweepstakes. A nearby sports betting operation is trying to get the rights to the internet removed from the cafes because it impedes his business.

A man in Missouri has pled guilty to running an illegal online gambling operation directed at players in the US. The man is the last in a group of five to plead guilty. Online gambling is illegal in the US under the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) and therefore bans any online casino operators from obtaining a license in the US.

Tournaments have become increasingly popular in the online gambling realm. Because players from all over the world can be brought together via the internet, making for some interesting competitions at online casinos. While poker was previously the only casino game that could be offered to players, many new games are becoming competitive, including roulette, blackjack and slots.

Almost all online casinos will try to coax players into downloading their software. Once a player has made a decision about the casino they’d like to join, downloading the software makes sense. It allows access to all of the casino’s games and offers the best graphics. But what about people who are not able to download the casino’s software; what are their options?

When multiple players and online casino affiliates began complaining about not receiving payment from a relatively new online casino, eCOGRA stepped in to investigate. The company acronym stands for e-Commerce Online Gambling Regulation and Assurance and is dedicated to player satisfaction. Basically, eCOGRA will investigate new online casinos, or those which have been flagged for any reason.

Over the weekend, 39 celebrities and professional poker players took part in the NAPT Venetian Charity Tournament, a star-studded event to benefit the Southern Nevada food bank.

Recently, a company that is dedicated to providing consumer reports and statistics announced that there has been a significant decrease in the number of adults who visit land-based casinos.  The company stated that males aged 25-34 were most likely to vis

Just a couple of weeks after MasterCard announced that they would no longer process payment from the US to online casinos, Visa has decided to follow suit. This means that online casino players from the US will be unable to make a deposit using their Visa cards.

The new chairman of the Ontario Lottery Gaming Association (OLG), Paul Godfrey, is considering online gambling as a way to make money for the province that will go to boosting the economy.

The owner of a sports bar in Pennsylvania has been brought up on charges for collecting and paying out money for an online gambling system that he ran. Investigators tied the sports bar to an online betting site used by the bar`s patrons.

Canadian provinces are finding themselves in the spotlight after Quebec announced that they would be offering online gambling through the provincial lottery. As with many political decisions, the announcement was met with both enthusiasm and scorn.

Online gambling is becoming more and more popular with each day. While many people go to land-based casinos to experience the exciting and flashy environment, online casinos provide a convenient and affordable option for players who are just looking for a great leisure activity to pass the time.

The internet has been abuzz lately with news of InterCasino’s impending relaunch and makeover. For over 10 years, the popular online casino has maintained the same layout and design since Intercasino was launched in 1996. Now, the time has come for a change – and that time will be March 1, 2010!

As is the case with all online industries and internet-based businesses, players should be very careful where they spend their money when gambling online. It is easy to get caught up with the efficiency of shopping or gambling online without thinking about the scams that are lurking out there. That is why it is important for players to do a lot of research before signing up to an online casino and depositing their hard-earned money.

The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was introduced in 2006 and has since made it very difficult for state officials interested in online gambling to do anything about it.  Iowa has, however, come up with something that just might work.<

While online casino players in the US are preparing for the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) to be overturned, a UK company has developed a payment processing plan that can replace credit card companies and banks.
 

Most online gamblers have a routine that they follow when it comes to their online activities. Therefore, unless a major event or promotion comes up, they are unlikely to break those routines. The Winter Olympics are taking place right now and are one of the few events that can shake things up.

Shortly after news was released that MasterCard was rejecting any payments to an online casino account, operators are fighting back. There are several other forms of payment that players from the US can use in place of credit cards such as an eWallet or money transfers but credit cards are the fastest and most convenient.

Online gaming giant 888.com has just announced the release of brand new games. It may come as a surprise to players, as 888 sticks to offering only the most popular casino games, but the casino operator has decided to branch out. 888 is currently undergoing a renovation and rebranding process, and the new game selection seems to be part of this development.

 Real Time Gaming, a popular online casino software provider has just announced that they will be offering slot machine tournaments to their players.  This is a smart move because slot tournaments have proven to attract more players.  There are many playe

As SEGA establishes its place in the online gambling community, it is doing everything it can to ensure that it plays by all the rules. Although the online casino is not yet available to players in Canada and the United States, it is important to take note of the valiant effort that SEGA is putting into its security measures.As a result, the company is taking painstaking care to guarantee that it will not break any rules with a wide range of verification endeavors, the most recent of which is a new system for age verification.

Mummy’s Gold Online Casino players are in a real jam; they have way too many promotions to choose from! Any players struggling with where to start can try the popular Microgaming feature called Loaded. In it this slot game, players must buy time to continue to wager.

President Barack Obama is heading to Las Vegas in an attempt to smooth over some upset caused by a comment he made. He stated that US citizens should not be spending their money gambling in Vegas, especially with the current state of the economy. Of course it was meant to be taken as advice but casino operators are worried about any further negative implications to the industry.

Online gambling is a controversial topic in the US. Many of the country’s leaders are in favor of legalizing online gambling but just as many are opposed to it. So where does that leave the US in terms of online gambling? Is it something to look forward to or a luxury they will not be able to experience?

As the online gambling saga continues in the US, it seems as though those in favor of it are finally making some headway.

InterCasino is the world’s oldest online casino. Having launched in 1996, it was the first establishment that allowed players to gamble online for real cash. In its more than decade-long career, millions of dollars have been wagered and thousands of players have taken part in the exciting activities that the online casino has to offer. While InterCasino has experienced a great deal of success during its time, it has never been renovated or redesigned – but the time has now come for InterCasino to say “Goodbye” to its signature blue-and-red colour scheme.

The state of Kansas has laid its first charge against an illegal gambling operation. The man was said to be running a sports betting business where he provided either a telephone number or website to bettors.

Long-time online casino players who have been unsuccessful in their attempts to win money are questioning whether they ever stood a chance.

Online poker is a favourite among US players but the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) has forced many to either forget about the game or play illegally.

Today, Microgaming is one of the biggest producers of online slots games, creating some of the most innovative software that the online gambling community has to offer. Established in 1995, the company has steadily climbed to its position at the top of the industry, designing a wide range of ground-breaking games along the way.

In one of the most unusual news pieces to hit the online gambling world in quite sometime, an extremely fortunate player hit a 2-week lucky streak at Jackpot City online casino. Winning almost $700 000, the player managed to achieve a daily average of $50 000.

There’s always something to do at InterCasino! This popular online gambling destinations makes it a priority to keep its players entertained and engaged at all times and one of the ways it does this is by holding tournaments every day of the week. This month, competitive players are especially lucky, as InterCasino is offering one of the biggest selections of tournaments in the online gambling world.

Online casino players in the US have a notably difficult time finding a casino that will accept them and a method of payment that won’t be rejected.

Just when you think Microgaming has reached the top of the online casino industry, they go ahead and raise the bar. They recently signed a deal with Warner Bros. that will allow the software company to create games based on the blockbuster movie, The Lord of the Rings.

Things are not looking so well for the gambling market in the US. This week started off with casino stocks dropping all across the board.

Thunderstruck has been widely regarded as one of Microgaming’s most popular games. Launched in 2003, it was the software designer’s first runaway success, and had critics and players praising Microgaming’s name for the innovative technology used for Thunderstruck.

There had previously been speculation that an outbreak of a stomach virus at a casino in North Carolina was going to cause an increase in online casino players.

Data mining has been a useful tool for online gamblers because it shows previous hands and a full history of their game. This gives players the opportunity to learn from the mistakes they’re making and adjust their playing style accordingly.

A professor in the US has discovered that online gambling keeps the mind sharp. His was a small study that consisted of just 20 students but his findings were very interesting, as well as on par with what other professionals have said.

Online casino players in the US have not had an easy time making payments to their preferred casinos. Some transactions with online casinos are blocked by banks while other deposit methods do not serve US customers at all.

Two major online gambling companies are reportedly talking about a merger. Bwin is the largest gambling company in Europe, controlling around eight percent of the market while PartyGaming controls 6.3 percent. The joining of these two companies would mean a 15 percent advantage compared to what would be the second largest company who currently controls around one third of the industry in Europe. To put it in perspective, the merger would make the new company worth somewhere in the range of $4 billion.

Progressive jackpots are very popular in the online world, mostly because they offer some of the biggest prizes to players. While most slot machines offer set jackpots, which max out around $25 000, progressive slots are unlimited and can offer players the chance to win upwards of $1 000 000! But, how is it possible for these jackpots to climb so high without putting the casino out of business? Progressive jackpots take a small portion of each player’s wager and put it towards the total jackpot, allowing the top prize to climb rapidly. There are three major types of progressive slots:

A recently published article on online gambling statistics found that hundreds of thousands of people in North America are addicted. The games range anywhere from online poker to online bingo and problem gamblers are both men and women of all ages.

After several complaints about the inappropriateness of a few online gambling ads, the ASA (Advertising Standards Authority) has ordered anyone running the ads to cancel them ASAP.  The content contained in the ads implied that gambling is

MGM Mirage pulled out of a business deal with Atlantic City and is instead focusing on their business in Macau, China.

Mega Moolah Major is a progressive slot game owned by Microgaming. Their network of online casinos that feature the slot game have watched as it became one of the most popular slot games on the internet.