April 2010

The potential merger between Party Gaming and Bwin has been speculated over for the past six months. Although the rumours have begun to dwindle, a recent report shows that the two companies are still in talks to join forces.

The disagreement between those in favor of legalized online gambling and those opposed to it has been going back and forth for some time now.  While both sides have legitimate points of view, only one will prevail.&n

The Marvel Superhero slots that have recently been released at Cryptologic-powered online casinos have become some of the most popular games to ever hit the online gambling scene. The relationship between Marvel and Cryptologic was seemingly successful, but the software designer has just announced that a legal dispute is now taking place with the comic book company.

The obvious boom in online casino popularity has many people asking what this has done for the gaming industry as a whole. In the beginning, there were only a few online casino portals that offered several casino games such as poker and blackjack but the industry has since grown into what we see today, thousands of available online casinos with all the games that players see in land-based casinos and more. In addition to that there are the ever-changing bonuses and promotions that are used to draw in new players and reward the loyal ones.

Microgaming slots are well-known for their generous nature. Almost every week, there is news of yet another lucky player winning the jackpot while playing an online slots game designed by this popular developer – and this week is no different. In fact, two jackpot hits were made with Microgaming slots this week, earning a total of €65 000 Euros.

United States Congress will hear two bills that will affect online gambling in the US. Those introducing the first bill are hoping to delay the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) by one year. This would make it come out June 1st, 2011 instead of 2010. The second bill would regulate and legalize online gambling and would therefore eradicate the UIGEA.

Gambling is a competitive, sometimes ruthless activity and often persuades people to cross the fine line between luck and cheating. Such is the case for a blackjack dealer who found himself being prosecuted for helping several players cheat the casino out of more than $100,000.

We’re just months away from the World Cup soccer tournament, and online casinos are looking for new ways to engage players aside from offering sportsbetting. Now, soccer fans have a whole new way to take part in the exciting experience with Rival Gaming’s new Global Cup Soccer online slots game.