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sampling the local food and drink…
Sunday, November 1st, 2009sampling the local food and drink
What I really like about traveling and seeing new places
is sampling the local food and drink. When you sit down to a meal or a sample of the local beverage
it tells you so much about the local culture. So whenever I travel
apart from checking out the local casino scene I always find a [...]
Only way to win at online blackjack
is by chasing the bonus
I got into an email fight with Ray because he said the only way to win at online blackjack was by becoming a slave to the best bonus and continually chasing down the bonus
then moving onto the next casino site. Actually slave is a politer term compared to what he used. I disagree
you can [...]
Comparing casinos
Apart from sampling food and drink when I travel
I also visit local casinos. You cant help keeping a mental log of all the casinos and comparing casinos from all around the world. Unfortunately most of the time they are so busy trying to out-do each other
they end up being the same and offering [...]
Live Blackack Real Dealers
Real Cards Online
One of the newer online gambling platforms starting to gain some traction
is live casino gambling. And as a perennial casino favorite
blackjack was one of the first games to be rolled out in the live online format. The difference between live blackjack and RNG blackjack
is that rather than playing against a machine with [...]
Advantage Play
All good gamblers look for the game or bet where the odds are to their advantage. How much money are you going to put in
versus how much are you going to get out? Minimize your risk and maximize your return. Advantage play in short. The casino is always going to look after themselves first with [...]
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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Card Counting In Blackjack
Saturday, September 19th, 2009Card Counting In Blackjack
Card counting in blackjack will help you reduce or better the house edge
so its worth learning how to do card counting. Most experienced gamblers will already know how to count cards as they apply the skill to other casino games People learning how to master blackjack always ask is it difficult to master the art [...]
The Basics of Blackjack
Blackjack is one of the casino games that gives the players a good probability of winning if they have the right strategy. Before the strategies
a player must first master the basics of blackjack.
Effects of the Rule Variations in Blackjack
Blackjack is a popular table game in casinos that can be beaten by players who uses card counting and basic strategy perfectly. Casinos countered this phenomenon by changing some rules in blackjack to increase the house edge.
Enjoying Blackjack in an Online Casino
Playing blackjack on a live casino or online casino is a good experience. It follows the same rules but the only difference is that you can play in the privacy of your own home. You should also remember some techniques about the game because it can help you a lot in the game.
Online Blackjack Tourneys
I’m going to play in an online blackjack tourney this weekend. Can’t wait!! Where can you play online blackjack tourneys? Well most online casino sites will offer you options to play blackjack
but to find a tourney you should do a search for one and find a recognised gambling site to play at. There are loads [...]
sampling the local food and drink
What I really like about traveling and seeing new places
is sampling the local food and drink. When you sit down to a meal or a sample of the local beverage
it tells you so much about the local culture. So whenever I travel
apart from checking out the local casino scene I always find a [...]
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2009Progressive Jackpot Festivities at William Hill Casino
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009Progressive Jackpot Festivities at William Hill Casino
Progressive Jackpot GamesWilliam Hill’s cashier must have had a busy time the last 30 days
as the paying out of £750
000 is truly unprecedented. Over the first half of the year the amount of money won on progressive jackpot games was about £500
000
so the total of cash dished out for the last period was about 7
5 times higher than expected. The Lucky WinnersThe players of William Hill Casino raked in prizes ranging from £20
000 all the way up to £188
000. The largest sum of money was sent to the bank account of a player called “Mark”
who was lucky enough to win the Paraoh’s Treasure jackpot on the 22nd of June. The highest amount won over the period by one single player was £260
000. A player called “Joe” first won big on the Gold Rush Showdown
and within two weeks made a giant cash on the Alice in Wonderland slot machine. All About the JackpotsThese big wins at William Hill Casino are yet another sign of the growing popularity of progressive jackpots. With the progressive jackpot slots increasing in numbers
as well as in size
it’s a great idea to check out our progressive jackpot page to select the slot that suits you best.
Progressive Jackpots Piling Up – Party Casino
Live Gaming FeaturesJust this week we informed you about the Live French roulette Games that are now available to for play at Party Casino. With live dealer games in great demand
Party Casino is keen enough to expand its live games portfolio to attract the herds of players. All About the PrizesGreat games
good game variety and intelligent new features are an absolute must
but in the end it’s all about the prizes. In this area Party Casino continues to score very well
as online slots players have cashed in a total of cash prizes of almost $10 Million for 2009 alone. Currently Party Casino’s progressive jackpot total is heading towards a stunning $3
5 Million. The major Gold Mega Jackpot is filled with almost $2
9 Million and is connected to many of Party Casino’s trademark slot games like The Godfather Slot
the SuperStar Slot and the SuperJoker Slot. Start Playing – Start WinningThe smaller brother of the Gold Mega Jackpot
the Gold Super Jackpot
is also getting up to par as it’s filled with almost $280
000. Check out Party Casino and experience the great online gambling experience and hopefully you’ll walk away with one of that great progressive prizes.
New Look For Gaming Club Casino
The 1st Online CasinoGaming Club Casino took its very 1st bet way back in 1994 and they can proudly call themselves the first online casino in the industry. They can also be very proud of the revamped look of their website
a sleek and sophisticated look that will definitely appeal to players who like the classy James Bond type feel of a casino. Improved International Customer SupportBesides the new look
there’s also German
French
Italian and Spanish customer support
dedicated to help players with whatever issues they are having. Players from Ireland and the UK will also be pleased to know that they are eligible to receive a “no deposit $10 Free” offer for a limited time.Powered by MicrogamingGaming Club Casino offers over 350 games that are playable through a regular download version and a “flash/browser based” version. As for players that sign up through CasinoTopLists
you will be eligible for a 100% match bonus up to $100.
Previewing The 4 New Microgaming Slots That Will Go Live In August
Get RockedGet Rocked is a 5 reel
30 pay-line rock themed video slot that has great graphics and an entertaining mix of Free Spins
Wilds
Scatters
Multipliers and Gambler actions. There’s also Th
e Solo Pick and Win feature that will get triggered if the lead singer appears anywhere on reels 2 and 4 simultaneously. The player then gets to choose one of the five band members who will then play a solo and hand over a reward. As for the popular Gamble feature
it gives players the opportunity to double or quadruple their winnings if they correctly guess the suit of the next card up. Mega Moolah IsisMega Moolah Isis is the latest version of the very popular Mega Moolah progressive bonus slot. This Egyptian Pharaoh themed slot is a 5 reel
25 pay-line video slot that has a betting range between 0.01 and 0.05 per line and a maximum $25 bet per game. Combine those and it can yield a return of $10
000 in the base game and a whopping $90
300 on the abundant Free Spins. The Egyptian Goddess is the Wild symbol and when she appears
she doubles wins and enables winning combinations. However
it’s the randomly triggered Jackpot Wheel that you’ll have to be on the lookout for. This delivers the opportunity to win on four different levels dependent on the outcome of a spinning wheel – the mini level starts at $10
the minor level at $100
the major at $10
000 and the mega level at a whopping $1 million. The Mega Moolah of course is where the big $6.3 Million jackpot win happened just a few months ago. Silver FangSilver Fang brings a wilderness theme along with plenty of fun in a 5 reel
50 pay-line video slot. The paw trail in the snow is the Scatter and when 3
4 or 5 of these paw prints surface anywhere on the reels
there are 15 re-triggering Free Spins available with a 5x multiplier. Five of these symbols deliver a huge 50x multiplier on the bet while 4 will present a 20x multiplier and 3 will give a 5x multiplier. The Gamble feature is also present here
giving players the opportunity to double or quadruple their winnings if the correct suit of the next card is guessed. Wealth SpaAnd finally there is Wealth Spa
a 5 reel
20 pay-line slot that features a spa theme that is filled with massages
wax treatments and hot oil baths. The key in this game however is the gold token symbol. Whenever a gold token symbol shows up in the centre spot of reel 5
it’s credited to the player to accumulate or use whenever they desire. Accumulating tokens will lead to great bonuses and Free Spins. Betting options at Wealth Spa will range from as low as 0.01 to 0.25 a line. If you play a maximun bet
the base game can deliver rewards up to $12
500 while the bonuses provide a slew of extra earnings ranging from $2
800 to $25
000!Live On August 11thThese games will go live on August 11th as Microgaming’s impressive portfolio just keeps growing. You’ll be able to take these slots for a spin at a number of online casinos including Jackpot City Casino.
Playtech Reports Strong Number During Tough Economic Times
Good Second Quarter ResultsWhile some companies and operators have reported disappointing numbers
one major player has done a very good job during these tough times. Online casino software giant Playtech has announced a 23% increase in their Q2 income. And while the Q2 numbers were slightly lower than their Q1 numbers
their industry leading software and strong portfolio make sure that they are still very profitable. As for the rest of the year
Playtech expects to underperform against current expectations but they are still optimistic that the remainder of 2009 will still see strong profits.Catering The BestWe also expect Playtech to continue to put up strong numbers as they power a number of big online casinos
including 3 of our top 10 rated online casinos (Europa Casino
EuroGrand Casino
Casino Tropez).Playtech also offers a number of great Progressive jackpot slots which you can always check in real time on our progressive slot page. As you can see
the Gold Rally slot currently stands over $1 million
which definitely should be grabbing your attention.
Live French Roulette Now Available at Party Casino
The Real Casino ExperienceThe
“live dealer” feature was introduced last year by Party Casino when they started to offer blackjack
roulette and baccarat in the new format. For those who haven’t played a live game before
it’s the closest that you are going to get to a real casino experience. When you open a live game
you will be greeted by one of the friendly
real live dealers that are waiting for you to take a seat at the table. You’ll then be able to watch the action through a live web cam stream and watch as the dealer spins the wheel. French RouletteThe other twist to this is that it’s not just regular Roulette
but French Roulette. French Roulette only has a single zero on the board (instead of the double zero) and that gives the player better odds. The numbers are also placed differently on a French Roulette board.In French Roulette you have to predict on which number the ball will fall as it spins on the wheel. The player puts his bet on the table
the then releases the small ball onto the spinning wheel and the ball will ultimately stop in one of the numbered pockets. If the player has guessed correctly will the ball will fall
he or she has won. The game also features very easy-to-use stat tables
which enables players to maximize their betting strategy while also getting a better picture and view of the game.Ahead Of The CurveParty Casino keeps adding great games and features for their players and this new live French Roulette games promises to be very entertaining as well. The live dealers are waiting so head on over to Party Casino now and get a taste of that real casino feel.
The Mega Moolah Struck Again
Another Mega Moolah MillionaireThe €1.17 million win happened at Microgaming’s Mega Moolah jackpot at Unibet.com and came only a few weeks after the Greek player Georgios M. won €6.3 million while playing the same jackpot. That win as you know is still the largest slot win ever. “It is absolutely incredible that just two months ago we announced the biggest ever online casino win through the progressive slot Mega Moolah and yet again
so soon afterwards
it has created another millionaire
” said Roger Raatgever
Microgaming’s Chief Executive Officer.Powered By MicrogamingIt is wins like this that make the Mega Moolah such a popular progressive slot. You can play it at a number casinos including Riverbelle Casino
where the record breaking €6.3 million win happened a few months ago.Follow The Progressive Jackpots In Real Time!You can also keep track of all of the Microgaming and Playtech powered progressive jackpots at our online progressive jackpots page. Follow the jackpots in real time and also see which online casinos offer that particular progressive slot.Checking that page regularly will definitely give you the best opportunities to win huge jackpots
just like these players did.
Spanish Online Gambling Market is Ready for Collective Regulation
Sunny Gambling ClimateThe gambling climate in the sunny Spain has never been extremely stringent
yet with the current developments the online casino industry can even better provide its services. With the jointly developed regulation in sight
online casino operators like William Hill and Bwin are already starting joint ventures and negotiating deals in order to make a head start when the ball starts rolling. IGB EspañaWith the expectation of a fully regulated and licensed online gambling market
iGaming Business is planning a new event to spread valuable information on how to succeed in the Spanish gambling market. IGB España will take place at the end of October in the capital Madrid
and is expected to draw people from all over the world to learn about the Spanish market opportunities.More Responsible Gambling EnvironmentThe developments in Spain are a good example of how a more tolerant policy towards online gambling will eventually lead to a better organized
more efficient and more responsible gambling en
vironment. Unfortunately some countries take the opposite route
as we saw earlier by the way Russia is planning to deal with the game of poker.
