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PartyGaming Non-Prosecution Agreement

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:51:04 +0000

PartyGaming Non-Prosecution Agreement

A PartyGaming Non-Prosecution Agreement with the US Attorney’s Office (USAO) has been reached. This means that PartyGaming
the popular online gaming company that operates an online casino as well as online poker and bingo sites
will no longer face prosecution for allowing US customers to illegally gamble online prior to the introduction of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) on 13 October
2006.

Multi-Player Gaming for Slots Players

Multi-player gaming for slots players has finally arrived with a brand new title from Microgaming that looks set to change the nature of online slots gaming forever. Online poker
bingo
blackjack and roulette players have long been able to enjoy the benefits of multi-player gaming
leaving slots enthusiasts feeling more than a little out in the cold. But now a Multi-Player Wheel of Wealth Special Edition has been launched
and online slots have suddenly taken a quantum leap forward that brings the slots experience right up to date.

Understanding Fruit Machines Casino Games

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:57:08 +0000

Understanding Fruit Machines Casino Games
Fruit machines are a special kind of casino slot game. New players often avoid wagering on fruit machines for a variety of reasons. Fruit machines contain a number of features not found in other slot casino games. Familiarity with these features comes only with experience and new players hesitate to try a game they cannot fully understand. Very few fruit machines are offered at online casinos and new fruit machines are rarely added. Players have plenty of options to choose from in the normal slot games and therefore they give fruit machines a wide berth. However
if players spend some time in understanding fruit machines they will be highly rewarded. New players need not worry about losing money because they can always play for free till such time they understand the game completely. Fruit machines replicate online the slot machines that were found in English pubs. This article explains to new players some of the common features found in fruit machines. One of the features is Nudge. Nudge is randomly displayed below the reels. By clicking on Nudge below a particular reel
that reel moves one position down. Depending on the symbols displayed on the reels the player can judiciously choose which Nudge button to activate so as to make a winning combination. Sometimes players are allowed to use more than one Nudge button in the same spin making it even easier to make a winning combination. Another interesting feature is Hold. Like the Nudge feature it randomly appears below the reels. In this feature players can select one or two reels which are kept fixed and the remaining reels are spun again. This gives players a greater chance of arriving at a winning combination. The Cash Ladder is an integral part of fruit machines. Any win highlights the bottom step of the Cash Ladder. In order to climb up to the Cash Ladder players then have to play the Hi Lo gamble game. With each spin a number is displayed. In the Hi Lo gamble game the players spin again to reveal a new number. Before spinning
players have to guess whether the new number will be higher or lower than the existing one. If they guess correctly they move one step up on the Cash Ladder. If they guess incorrectly then they lose their wager. In the Cash Ladder players have three options. They can continue playing the Hi Lo gamble game till they lose or keep winning and reach the highest step for the jackpot prize. At any time on the cash ladder they can collect their winnings and start a fresh spin. Or they can exchange their winnings for the feature game that is displayed on the step at which they currently stand. Fruit machines employ a number of feature games on the Cash Ladder that are in consonance with the theme of the game. The highlight of fruit machines is the Feature Board. This is triggered by special symbols appearing on the reels. The Feature Board has squares along its perimeter in the same manner as the Monopoly board. When the player clicks the Start button a number is displayed and the player moves that many squares on the Feature Board. Each square on the Feature Board allows for one of the following actions. It can move the player up the Cash Ladder by a specified number of steps. It can add to or multiply the amount that the player is holding in the Cash Pot. It can activate one of the feature games after which the player automatically moves to the normal spins. In the worst case a square can terminate the players stay on the Feature Board. Because of the numerous features incorporated in them
fruit machines move away from the regular spins more often than the other slot games do. In this manner they alleviate the boredom that can be felt while playing the usual slot games. Related Articles The Classic Fruit Machine Slots Articles from Casino Advisor

Auto Play in Microgaming Online Casino Games
The auto play feature in online casino games allows
players to automatically repeat the wager a number of times under identical conditions. The leading online gaming software provider Microgaming offers the auto play feature in more online casino games than other software providers. This article discusses the auto play feature in slots
roulette
video poker and blackjack games and the different implications that the feature has in each of these games categories. Online slots are ideal for auto play. The only decision that players make is the amount wagered. Since most players will play online slots with all the lines enabled the decision rests on selecting the line bet. This is often dictated by the players bankroll and players usually play the entire session without changing the line bet. Hence it is very convenient to put online slots on auto play. In Microgaming online slots auto play is available in the Expert Mode. 5x and 10x auto play can be directly activated without going into the auto play menu. The menu enables players to set the auto play up to 9999 spins. The auto play can be set to stop only after all spins are completed or if a win exceeds a specified amount. The auto play will automatically stop if any feature is activated in the slot game. In roulette the player also does not make any strategic decisions. He decides on the quantum of the bet. But in roulette there are a large number of bets to choose from. If the player wants to keep changing the type of bet or the numbers selected then he cannot use the auto play. However if the player is willing to keep fixed all betting parameters he can activate the auto play in the Expert Mode in the Microgaming roulette games. The player can select up to 9999 spins and also select the time between spins. He can set the auto play to stop on one of the three following conditions: when all spins are complete; when a win exceeds a preset amount and on any win. The player can enable two other conditions for the auto play to stop. These are if the credits increase or decrease by a preset amount. In video poker the players have to make a strategic decision of which cards to hold once the initial hand is dealt. On first evaluation this would appear to provide an impediment to the auto play feature. However
the video poker games in Microgaming have the optimal strategy built into them. Hence the software automatically chooses the best cards to hold and this allows for the auto play feature. The auto play feature in Microgaming video poker games is very complex. It contains all the features of the slots and roulette auto play and some more. The auto play can be set to stop when a jackpot is hit. Also Microgaming video poker games allow players to double the payout by playing a gamble game. The auto play can be programmed to activate the double all the time
never or under specified conditions. Some versions of Microgaming blackjack have the auto play feature. Blackjack involves even more complex decisions than video poker. Blackjack games that offer auto play have a built in strategy card that dictates the moves to be made by the player. This strategy card is not only available to the player but the player can alter the strategy according to his liking and the play blackjack on auto play with his chosen strategy. Functionally the auto play in Microgaming blackjack is identical to the auto play in Microgaming roulette games. Articles from Casino Advisor

Downloading Vegas Technology Software

admin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:03:06 +0000

Downloading Vegas Technology Software
Vegas Technology software can be downloaded from the lobby of any Vegas Technology powered online casino. Clicking the download link should start the download process automatically. In some cases the player may be taken to the download page of the casino web site where the entire process is explained. The player can click the download link on this page if the process had not started earlier. Downloading and Installing Vegas Technology Software Video Tutorial: Attention: In order to view our tutorial on how to download and install Vegas Technology software you’ll need to have the Adobe Flash player installed on your computer. Get Flash Player – Click Here var fo = new FlashObject(“template/v1/f/tutorials/vegas-technology-install-tutorial.swf”
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“false”); fo.write(“vegas-technology-install-tutorial”); Set of Steps for Downloading and Installing Vegas Technology Software: Step #1 On clicking the download link a pop up box appears that gives the players three options. One is Cancel
which should be exercised if the player had not intended to download the software. The second option is Save. This option saves the installer on the player’s desk top and the installer then has to be clicked to initiate the installation process. The third and recommended option is Run. This directly runs the installation process from the web. Step #2 By clicking the Run button the process is initiated. The pop up box displays the progress indicating how much has been completed and also the estimated time remaining for the process. Step #3 Once Step #2 is complete a security warning is displayed on the screen. The warning gives the name of the file and the name of the Publisher. The player is asked if he is sure that he wants to run the software. In case the player has any reservations he can abort the process by clicking on the Don’t Run button. Vegas Technology is a reputed online gaming software provider and the player should have no hesitation in continuing with the process. Hence he should click the Run button. Step #4 This creates the Install Shield Wizard. The player is again given the option of canceling the download process. However he can proceed to the next step by clicking the Next button and in the next stage he should click the Install button. Once the installation is complete the software informs the player accordingly and prompts him to click on the Finish button in order to exit the Install Shield Wizard. Step #5 Clicking the Finish button in Step #4 should directly load the online casino. In case this fails to happen then players can click on the casino icon that was installed on the desktop in Step #4 in order to load the casino software. The loading of the casino can take a few minutes depending on the speed of the player’s Internet connection. Step #6 Once the casino has been loaded the player is asked to select whether he wants to play for fun or play for real money. The registration and account opening process depends on the choice made by the player. In both cases the player has to confirm acceptance of the casino terms and conditions. The player also has to confirm that he is over 21 years of age. Vegas Technology recommends the following minimum system requirements. The operating system should be Windows of at least version 98. The processor should be Pentium with at least 128 MB RAM. The screen resolution should be at least 800 x 600 pixels with minimum 256 colors. Articles from Casino Advisor

Understanding Online Casino Dice Games
Dice games are games of chance. The lure of dice games begins much before pl
ayers are even aware of gambling. Games like Monopoly and Cluedo have pumped up generations of children. Therefore it is natural for players to have an affinity for online casino dice games. Online casinos offer two dice games. One is craps and the other is sic bo. Craps is the better known of the two games. Not only is it a standard fixture in land based casinos
but has been popularized in movies and on television. On the other hand sic bo is a game of Asian origin and therefore considered to be part of an alien culture. This makes craps the first choice online dice game for many new players. However new players soon realize that sic bo is a simpler game to understand. In sic bo players bet on either the combination of numbers appearing on the faces of the dice or the dice totals. What is more important is that each bet is settled in a single roll. At the end of every roll players have either won or lost their wager. Bets are not carried forward. On the other hand in craps the more commonly placed wagers are carried forward and settled over a number of rolls. Players have to come to terms with concepts like come out rolls
points
right bettors
wrong bettors
buying bets and laying bets. Therefore though sic bo is an alien game it is much simpler to figure out. However
new players must understand that it is neither the familiarity nor the simplicity that should be the factors that dictate where they should wager. If they go by these factors they are bound to lose money and lose quite heavily. The only criterion for wagering is the long term return that the bets provide. Bets that have high house edges provide lower long term returns and bets that have low house edges provide higher long term returns. Therefore new players must look at the house edges of the various bets offered in craps and sic bo. There are two benchmarks that players can use as house edges. One is the house edges offered by blackjack and video poker games
which is around 0.5%. This is assuming best play
something that new players may not be capable of delivering. The second benchmark is the house edge offered by online slots games
which is about 5%. This does not require any strategy and is achievable by all players alike. Hence new players looking at online dice games should touch only those bets that offer a house edge of less than 5%. Unfortunately sic bo has only two such wagers. These are the Small and Big bets. The Small bet wins on totals of 4 to 10
except for triples. The Big bet wins on totals of 11 to 17
except for triples. Both bets pay even money and have a house edge of 2.78%. Hence players who are attracted to sic bo for whatever reason should stick only to these two wagers. Players who are looking at single roll wagers in craps have even less choice. The only bet that they can look at is the Field bet. This bet wins if the next number rolled is 2
3
4
9
10
11 or 12. This bet has a house edge of 2.7% but only under certain payout conditions. These are that one of 2 or 12 pays out at 2 to 1 and the other at 3 to 1. There are many multiple roll bets in craps that have house edges of less than 5%
but then new players have to be prepared to make an effort to understand the intricacies involved. Articles from Casino Advisor

Neighbors of Zero Bet in Casino Roulette
Usually the bets in roulette are extremely simple. The chip is placed on a set of numbers and depending on the number of numbers in the set the payout table determines the amount won. However French roulette introduced a number of unusual bets called ‘call bets’ that are more complicated in nature. These bets involve a number of chips being wagered simultaneously at different places on the roulette layout. Some of these chips may cover single numbers
some may cover two numbers and some may cover even more numbers. Sometimes one chip is placed on a set of numbers and sometimes more than one chip is placed on a set of numbers. Therefore it is not immediately apparent as to what the payout will be. In fact the payout
varies with the actual number called in the spin. Many new players who place wagers on call bets rarely bother about understanding them because the software does all the calculations. However prudent roulette players should be aware of the details. This article covers one of the most common call bets
the neighbors of zero. The neighbors of zero bet does not follow the layout on the roulette table but follows a continuous sequence of numbers on the roulette wheel of which zero is at the center. The full sequence consisting of 17 numbers is 22
18
29
7
28
12
35
3
26
0
32
15
19
4
21
2 and 25. However the bets have to be placed on the layout. Therefore this sequence is broken into splits (2 numbers)
trios (three numbers) and corners (4 numbers) and nine chips of equal denomination are wagered. Two chips are placed on the 0
2
3 trio; one each on the 4
7 split
the 12
15 split
the 18
21 split
the 19
22 split and the 32
35 split and two chips on the 25
26
28
29 corner. If each chip is $1
then the question that needs to be answered is what will the neighbors of zero bet of $9 payout? Splits payout 17 to 1
trios payout 11 to 1 and corners payout 8 to 1. Hence the payouts for all possibilities can be listed.
If any of the 20 numbers not in the given sequence are called then the payout is zero and the player loses $9. If any of 0
2 or 3 are called the player receives a payout of 11 to 1. Since his wager on the trio was $2
he will receive $22 and be returned his original wager of $2. He will lose the remaining $7 of his original wager. Hence his net win will be $15. If any of 25
26
28 or 29 are called the player receives a payout of 8 to 1. Since his wager on the corner was $2
he will receive $16 and be returned his original wager of $2. He will lose the remaining $7 of his original wager. Hence his net win will be $9. If any of the numbers from the five splits are called the player receives a payout of 17 to 1. Since his wager on each split was $1
he will receive $17 and be returned his original wager of $1 for that split and lose the remaining $8 of his original wager. Hence his net win will be $9. Complicated as the neighbors of zero bet may seem
it has the same house edge as any other bet in this version of roulette. Therefore this bet is neither more favorable nor less favorable than any other bet
it is only different. The above explanations are based on a European wheel that has only a ’0′. Articles from Casino Advisor

Microgaming Online Casino Tournament Interface
Online tournaments are a popular activity at Internet casinos. All online gaming software providers build in tournament structures into their software. However
online tournaments are inherently different from normal wagering at Internet casinos. The major factor in online tournaments is that the players performance is judged relative to the performances of other players. In normal wagering other players do not come into the equation at all. In normal wagering the player chooses his own bankroll
small or large
whereas in online tournaments the starting stack is fixed according to the rules of the tournament. Rebuy tournaments allow players to replenish their chip stacks for a fee. In normal wagering the player can wager for how long he wants whereas online tournaments usually stipulate a time frame for each player. These differences necessitate that different parameters are tracked by players in online tournaments and they require different information so as to be able to make the best decisions. Microgaming understands this very well and therefore provides a slightly different screen for their games during tournament play. The basic game functions as usual
only the additional information required is provided in a clear and concise manner. This article explains the more important of the features that are tracked during tournaments and that appear in the Microgaming tournament interface. This interface appears in three columns on the left-hand side of the
bottom toolbar. Win Box: The Win Box appears in the left-most column just below the alias of the player. The amount of coins that are won in the tournament by the player
which decide his position in the leader board is displayed here. Coins: This is displayed just below the Win Box. The amount displayed here represents the chip balance available with the player for wagering. Once this is used the player will need to rebuy. Play Time: The Play Time is displayed in the middle column just above the game statistics and options buttons. In online tournament each player is given a fixed time to wager. The Play Time indicates the amount of time left for the player to complete his participation in the online tournament. Once the play time reaches zero the tournament session will automatically close. The right-most column shows three tabs each of which provides relevant information of the players position vis--vis other players. My Place: My Place displays the players rank on the leader board with the players immediately above and below him. It also displays the amount won by him. Top 5: Top 5 displays the rank
names and balances of the top five players in the tournament and gives the player and idea of how many more chips he needs to accumulate in order to figure in the top five. Show in Window: The Show in Window link takes the player to the complete leader board in a different window. Since the number of players in an online tournament can run into several hundreds or even thousands the complete leader board is split into a number of pages that can be navigated using the arrows. The information displayed includes the players position
alias
coins and win box. Where am I?: In case the player wants to locate his entry on the full leader board described above he can have to scroll through a large number of pages. In order to save him time Microgaming has incorporated a “Where am I?” link on the first page itself that will take the player directly to his entry. Articles from Casino Advisor

Top Class Online Casino Entertainment

admin — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:09:24 +0000

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Progressive Jackpot Festivities at William Hill Casino

admin — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:33:54 +0000

Progressive 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
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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
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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
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Live French Roulette Now Available at Party Casino
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“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
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you will be greeted by one of the friendly
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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
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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
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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.

Reload Online Casino Bonuses

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Reload Online Casino Bonuses
Reload online casino bonuses are deposit bonuses given to existing players at the online casino. These bonuses are awarded when existing players make deposits at the casino. They are very similar in nature to welcome bonuses. The only difference being that the welcome bonus is a one time bonus offered to new players. The reload bonus is characterized by the following parameters. The first is the percent of the deposit that is given as bonus. Whereas welcome bonuses are usually more than 100%, reload bonuses are usually less than 100%. The philosophy is that once a player signs up at an online casino there is a natural resistance to switching to another one and therefore the incentive required to retain the player is less. The second parameter is the minimum deposit required. Since the online casino is offering a freebie it expects the player to make an investment that justifies the bonus. The third parameter is the maximum limit of the bonus. All online casino bonuses have upper limits because no online casino would like to have an unlimited liability. The fourth parameter is the wagering requirements. Online casinos do not usually offer reload bonuses on all deposits. However different online casinos have different methods of allocating the deposits on which reload bonuses are offered. The most common way is offering the reload bonus on the first deposit of the week or the first few specified deposits of the month. Some online casinos set aside specific days of the week for reload bonuses. For example VIP Slots online casino offers a 75% reload bonus on the first deposit on Tuesdays, a 50% reload bonus on the first deposit on Thursdays and a 100% reload bonus on the first deposit on Saturdays. Many online casinos try to make the reload bonuses more interesting by couching them as promotions. These promotions are varied from month to month thereby giving a variety in the reload bonuses offered. This breaks the monotony of being offered the same bonus all the time. Another tactic that online casinos employ to make bonuses more interesting is by restricting the wagering to certain games. This also helps the online casino to draw traffic to the games with higher house edges. Cherry Red online casino offers a 150% bonus for slots on weekends, whereas only a 100% bonus for other games. Since players get a better deal for playing slots they would be tempted to take up the slots bonus even though they face a higher house edge playing slots. Sometimes reload bonuses are linked to wagering on new casino games just released. This encourages players to stray away from familiar games and try out the new ones. Most online casinos have VIP clubs in which they offer better incentives to the players who wager more by placing them in the higher VIP levels. Players in the higher VIP levels often receive better reload bonuses. Reload bonuses may be offered more frequently to such players or with higher percentages of deposits made or with higher maximum limits. In Level 3 of the VIP Club in Golden Casino the reload bonus is 25% of the first deposit on any one Sunday in a month. In Level 9 the reload bonus is 100% of the first deposit on every Sunday of the month. Players are advised to read the terms and conditions of the reload bonuses carefully before availing of the bonus. Articles from Casino Advisor

Bankroll Strategy In Baccarat
In online baccarat the player has to make two decisions. The first is how much to wager and the second is on which bet to wager. The second question is more easily answered. Betting on the Banker winning has the highest average percentage payout and therefore, despite the monotony involved, players must wager on the Banker. The issue of how much to bet is more difficult to set up. It should begin with the player setting up the bankroll for the session and the duration of the session. Both are important from the perspective of responsible gambling. The player needs to figure out how many deals he can get in during the specified time. Some online baccarat variants provide game statistics like number of hands played, session time and hands per hour. Microgaming’s High Limit Baccarat is one such variant. This directly enables players to determine how many hands they can expect to play in their stipulated time by playing free play baccarat for about ten minutes. Otherwise players can get play with real money for about ten minutes and get the information from their transactions history. Different players play at different speeds and therefore generalizations cannot be made. Once the player determines the number of hands he can simply divide his bankroll for the session by the number of hands expected to be played and arrive at his wager per hand. The player then simply continues to place that wager deal after deal till the allotted time is over or he has exhausted his bankroll completely. If the player is playing the baccarat games at the estimated speed then his bankroll should last the full time or almost so. There is another advantage in placing the same wager throughout. Some online baccarat variants, like Microgaming’s High Limit Baccarat, offer the Auto Play feature and this can then be utilized. Using the Auto Play in online baccarat can be very convenient. Players can sit back and watch the games play out or even play some other more interactive games while baccarat plays out in the background. Even without the Auto Play it is much simpler to keep playing with the same bet. Most regular gamblers believe in winning and losing streaks. There is no mathematical basis for this belief. A baccarat deal is completely independent of the previous one. Yet this belief persists and regular gamblers do plan their bankroll strategies based on this belief. The concept is to increase the wagered amount when in a winning streak and decrease the wagered amount when in a losing streak. Some baccarat players prefer to go by their gut feeling whereas others follow a set strategy. One such strategy involves increasing or decreasing the wager based on the outcome of the last hand dealt. Assume that the player wants to bet 3 credits per wager on an average. He starts with a wager of 3 credits. If he wins the hand he increases the wager to 4 credits and if he loses the hand he decreases the wager to 2 credits. In this manner the baccarat player either increases or decreases the wager after each hand. If he reaches a level of 5 credits he continues playing at that level if he wins but reduces the wager if he loses. If he reaches a level of 1 credit he continues playing at that level if he loses but increases the wager if he wins. In this manner he will be wagering higher amounts during winning streaks and lower amounts during losing streaks. Articles from Casino Advisor

Poker Based Online Casino Games
Poker is by far the most popular gambling card game. However in the traditional format of the game players compete against each other and not against the house. Hence that format does not work at online casinos where each individual plays against the house. Therefore online casinos have developed their own games based on poker hand rankings in which players can compete against the house and at the same time experience some of the elements of regular poker. Poker based online casino games are of two types. In one type the player is dealt a hand, which is compared against a pay table. In the second type the player and dealer are both dealt hands and the player has to beat the dealer’s hand in order to win. Of the first type the most common games are the video poker games, which are based on draw poker. These games are so popular that they are classified in an independent group. The player is dealt five cards. He can discard whichever cards he wants and draw fresh ones. His final hand is compared with a payout table and if his hand ranking figures in the payout table he receives the corresponding payout. The other poker based casino games are found under Table Games in online casinos. Hold’em Poker and Let It Ride are casino games in which the player’s hands are matched against a payout table. They simulate Texas Hold’em to a fair degree. Players first place the ante bet and are then dealt their two pocket cards. Then the community cards are dealt with intermediate betting rounds. The final hand is compared with a payout table and payouts accordingly made. In Hold’em Poker the usual procedure of calling or raising is followed. The players increase their wagers if successively revealed cards are suitable. In Let It Ride players place the maximum wager upfront and can reduce the bets if the successive cards revealed are not suitable. 3 Card Poker is an unusual poker based casino game. It is played with three cards instead of five and therefore a truncated poker hand ranking system applies. What is more intriguing is that it offers two independent bets. In one bet the player’s hand is compared against a pay table and the dealer’s hand becomes irrelevant. In the other bet the player has to beat the dealer’s hand to receive a payout. The best part about 3 Card Poker is that the player can place either of the two bets or even both the bets. The most popular poker based casino table game is Caribbean Stud Poker. Its structure is more complicated and therefore it is more interesting. In Caribbean Stud Poker the player’s hand has to be higher ranked than the dealer’s hand in order for the player to win. However when this happens, the payout is based on the player’s hand ranking as indicated in the payout table. Therefore Caribbean Stud Poker combines both types of games. Caribbean Stud Poker also has a voluntary side bet that contributes to a progressive jackpot. If the player draws a royal flush then the amount in the progressive jackpot is his. Only the brief features of the poker based casino games have been described in the article. The exact rules could vary from one online gaming software provider to another, as could the exact names of the games. For example Microgaming refers to Caribbean Stud Poker as Cyberstud Poker. Articles from Casino Advisor

Free Spins Bonus Round In Online Casino Slots
Today most online slot games offer a free spins bonus round. This round offers a number of free spins in which players receive payouts according to the combinations on the reels but do not place any wagers. The payouts are based on the wager placed in the spin that triggered the free spins bonus round. Thus the free spins bonus round can substantially increase the chip balance of the player. In most cases the free spins bonus round is triggered when three or more scatter symbols appear anywhere on the reels. In some cases other defined events within the slot game trigger the free spins bonus round. In rare cases this round is triggered randomly. The two parameters that define a free spins round are the number of free spins and the multiplier. In the simplest of online slots, the rules dictate that X free spins will be given at Y multiplier. In Achilles online slot game if three or more Troy symbols appear anywhere on the reels then the player gets 10 free spins at doubled payouts. In some slot games the number of free spins depends on the number of scatter symbols appearing on the reels. There is a trend in contemporary slot games that the number of free spins and the multiplier are decided by playing another game on the second screen. A popular example of this is in the Fat Lady Sings online slot. First one Fat Lady sings and the number of glasses she breaks determines the number of free spins. Then another Fat Lady sings and the number of glasses she breaks determines the multiplier. This increases the element of chance and hence adds excitement to the game. In some slot games the bonus game on the second screen determines the number of free spins and the multiplier jointly. An example is the recently released Area 21 game from Cryptologic. There are games that allow players to choose the combination they want from a list given. One such game is Pedal Power from Microgaming. Players can choose from 25 free spins with a multiplier of 2x, 10 spins with a multiplier of 5x, or 5 free spins with a multiplier of 10x. Hence players have to choose between more free spins and higher multipliers, which is not a very easy choice to make. In most online slot games the free spins can be retriggered. What this means is that if the combination that triggers the free spins appears on the reels during the free spins then the player will get additional free spins. Some online slot games, however, have innovative ways of providing the enhancements. An example is Sneak A Peek Doctor Doctor. In the free spins a yellow capsule can randomly appear on reel 4. This capsule burst to release an additional number of free spins. Similarly a blue capsule randomly appearing on reel 5 enhances the multiplier for the remaining rounds. The free spins bonus round usually plays differently from the normal rounds. Often the background music gets more vibrant. Also there could be a color change in the background of the symbols or the background to the reels. With the intense competition in online slots games, players have not seen the last word in innovations in the free spins bonus rounds. The games in the coming period are bound to have more exciting free spins features.Articles from Casino Advisor