Archive for July, 2010

Party at Party Casino!

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Thanks to the New Reward Plan at Party Casino, they’ve upped their game considerably. The new reward plan brings ‘better and more’ to the table, from better reward levels, to more cash, to even more bonus options. This is not a limited promotion, and is available to all players.

The Party Casino Reward Plan was constructed on user-feedback, and it was taken to heart as the result is awesome promotions and bonuses, as well as players being able to earn rewards in a variety of ways. Another added bonus is that players will now be able to see how their Party Points are racking up, and where they are from.

Earning Party Points is easy! Just play your favorite game, or one of the promotional games to start collecting. Certain games will reward more points, so be aware of that when you start collecting. The more points you have, the better the prize you can get! Players can go to the Party Casino store to redeem their points for tournament entries, gift certificates, and even cash in those points!

It pays to play at Party Casino. The New Reward Plan rewards high ranking players the Palladium Elite title, where at this level, players have the option of redeeming 100 Party Points for $20! This is unlimited, not a one time promotion!

Play today to reap the benefits of this new reward plan!

5 weekend holidays up for grabs at Party Casino!

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Party Casino’s current promotion is the Palladium Slot Launch Party, to celebrate the newly released Palladium Slot game. The promotion started recently, and will be ending July 31st. With five holiday prizes up for grabs, and massive payouts, now is the time to start playing this new slot game!

As usual, Party Casino is running a leaderboard promotion, where massive payouts of up to $1.8 million per spin are happening. The top 50 ranking players at the end of the promotion will get some kind of prize. The top 5 players however will win the vacation packages.

The vacation packages are the real prize here as they are worth $5,000 each. The packages are for two, and the money is divided into 3 parts. $2,000 is allotted for airfare, $1,500 is for a hotel stay, and the left over $1,500 is spending money. Oh, and the best part of this prize? The winners get to choose where they go! A weekend trip to Paris, or New York, or even a trip to some exotic tropical oasis, the choice is yours!

To win the dream vacation of your choice, you need to take part in the Palladium Slot Launch Party. Just play the new Palladium slot game from now until July 31st and collect points! Get as many points as you can, since these points are what determines who ranks what on the leaderboard.

Playtech is going Classy

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

Classic characters and classic television have become the source of Playtech’s newest recently launched games. Characters like Rocky, the Pink Panther, and shows like Blockbusters have been the inspiration behind these theme games Playtech is becoming known for.

Playtech has in the past, launched many successful theme games with titles and characters from under the Paramount and Marvel umbrella. Because the characters are more well known, these theme games are more popular than ever. Features like bonus rounds and progressive jackpots are a typical offer of most slot games, but how about a 5 reel 25 payline video with film footage from Rocky to really pump you up?

Slot games are not the only gaming format that have a retro theme nowadays. There’s also the newly released Blockbusters Bingo. Inspired by the 1980′s television show, the look and feel of Blockbusters Bingo is spot on, using the famous theme song, numbers instead of letters, and bingo cards with yellow hexagons.

Fun themes with popular characters, plus great graphics, and great sound make for a clear winner every time, and that’s exactly what Playtech produces. Anything this good needs recognition, and Playtech certainly got it at the EGaming Review, taking home the Poker Network of the Year, Poker Software Supplier of the Year and Bingo Supplier of the Year awards.

European Justice Court Rules On Online Gambling Ads in Sweden

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Sweden has been lobbying to keep online gambling advertisements illegal and finally got the okay from the European Justice Court (EJC).  The Swedish government does not approve of the idea of online gambling ads because they promote a potentially addictive behaviour.

After two major Swedish newspapers printed online sports betting ads, the government went after the editors and publishers, citing the laws against any form of gambling advertisements.   The newspapers were fined for their transgressions but appealed to the European Justice Court in the hopes of having the decision overthrown.

Unfortunately for online casinos and the Swedish newspapers in question, the European Justice Court ruled in favour of the Swedish government and agreed that all forms of online gambling advertisements are illegal.

The EJC found that Sweden is not in violation of the European Union laws since the prohibition of online gambling advertisements considers public security.  However, the EJC did warn Sweden that any fines imposed on those who violate the gambling advertisement laws would have to be in accordance with the European Union.  Therefore, fines cannot exceed those set by other European Union member countries. 

The decision significantly affects the online gambling industry and is considered a major setback.  There is still a chance that the laws will be changed in the future but for now online gamblers will have to use word of mouth to choose an online casino rather than advertisements.

William Hill Launches New Online Casino Promotions

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
William Hill is one of the most popular brands in the online gambling world. In addition to being one of the oldest names in the casino industry, William Hill also knows how to attract customers by launching great bonuses and promotions on a regular basis. Today, the operator has just announced a brand new bonus that is sure to attract new players.
This bonus is exclusive to new William Hill players, offering them a free GBP 150 deposit bonus. There is no cap on the amount of money that the bonus can provide, so high rollers can get the most bang for their buck simply by making their first deposit.

Midrollers can get GBP 350 for depositing GBP 500 while high rollers who deposit can get GBP 500 for a GBP 1000 deposit. No matter what your playing style is, however, the minimum deposit you have to make in order to qualify for the bonus is GBP 35, which is quite low, compared to other online casino’s promotions.

As a special bonus, the wager requirements only ask that players wager their bonus cash 20 times. This is half than most online casinos, which require 40 times. William Hill wants to get you closer to withdrawal faster, making it much easier to meet your wager requirements.

32Red Experiences Surge in Profits

Monday, July 19th, 2010
Last year, the online gambling community took a huge hit when the global recession forced potential players to save their pennies. It is only recently that the industry is beginning to recover, as some of the most popular online gambling brands start to show improved revenue. One such casino is 32Red, which has recently reported a 33% jump in profits.
Over the past 6 months, 32Red saw a GBP 7.8 increase in profits. Industry insiders believe that the surge is due to the casino’s new makeover, which saw a complete overhaul of 32Red’s website’s design and a vast collection of new online casino games.

According to financial reports, the casino saw 35% more active players and 26% more player registrations than last year.

Unfortunately, the casino’s two subsidiary brands, 32Red Poker and 32Red Bingo, did not see successful results. In fact, poker revenues had dropped by 16% while bingo revenues decreased by 3%. This could be attributed to the fact that dozens of new online bingo and online poker sites have launched in the past few weeks, causing older sites to lose patrons as they migrate to bigger and better systems.

However, the company as a whole is still looking at improved profits overall. If 32Red Casino continues to compensate for its two other brands, the whole company could look forward to even moe financial success in the future.

Online Casinos Study Mobile Gamers

Friday, July 16th, 2010

The newest trend in the online gambling world is now mobile gambling. As more and more people around the world buy an increasing number of smart phones, it has become imperative that online casino operators become involved in the mobile gambling market – otherwise, they could stand to miss out on a very profitable opportunity.

Online casino operators have been trying for years to obtain a younger demographic, appealing to tech-savvy users who would be impressed by the digital capabilities of online gambling software. Unfortunately, the only demographic that has caught on are much older users, who just can’t be bothered to gamble at a land-based casino.

Now, a recent study has revealed the gaming habits of mobile phone users, giving online casino operators some insight when designing their mobile marketing campaigns.

The study shows that mobile gaming is a spontaneous and occasional activity, as users only log on to their phones to play games while waiting for the bus or in line. This should hint at online casino operators to make their games easily accessible and ensure that they do not require a great deal of time or committment to play.

It also reveals that male users are far more likely to pay for online gaming than female users. This is a great statistic, as online casino operators now know that women are more likely to be interested in pay-for-play games while the profitable market consists of male smart phone users.

Cryptologic getting back into the game!

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

After a year of calm, the storm is coming back from Cryptologic. After last year, it was expected that we would be reading about Cryptologic even more in the headlines, but it just wasn’t so. Numerous agreements were signed by a bevy of gaming operators, ensuring Cryptologic owned the headlines then, but the past year has been a bit stale. Only a few agreements were signed this year, as well as the release of two World Cup themed slot games. Rather depressing, right?

Don’t cry anymore, for the Cryptologic we once knew and loved may be coming back around with more fight than ever! The launch of a new gaming package called Instant Click is just what the doctor ordered.

Described as the latest innovative wonder from Crypotologic, they’ve set a higher standard for gaming companies globally with Instant Click. Designed to transfer games to online gaming operators very fast, over 300 of Crypotologic’s online casino games will be available this way over the course of the next few weeks. The nice thing about this new software is that it allows for online gaming operators and gaming technology providers to get games from Cryptologic faster, without having to have it’s full hosting casino platform.

How to become a Millionaire at InterCasino

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

It’s a pretty simple plan. Step one, make yourself an account at InterCasino if you don’t have one. Step two, deposit funds into your account. Step three, play the Millionaires Club and maybe you’ll hit the jackpot! Easy, right?

You could be the next lucky winner of this fun slot game! The Millionaires Club jackpot at InterCasino is going to hit the $1,000,000 mark soon, and the last thing you want to do is miss out on your chance to win the big prize!

In the past, InterCasino has rewarded millions from this game. The largest jackpot ever won was in May 2007, where one lucky UK factory worker took home $8 million. Prior to that, in December 2005, an Essex man won $1.77 million.

The five reel, 9 line progressive slots game, Millionaires Club is enjoyable for players of all skill levels. The amazing graphics and sounds make it a very playable game, as well as the bet range, which is from as low as $.10 to as high as $20, which is a really nice feature. Symbols like cars, yachts, mansions and jewelry are inspirational ideas for the things you’ll want to buy if you win. To win the grand prize, players need to get the 3 or more Millionaires Club logos and the 3 wheel bonus round to win.

Play today for your chance to win!

Party in the Caribbean!

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Imagine winning a trip to the beautiful island of St. Kitts in the Caribbean. Now you can! PartyPoker’s latest promotion has players racking up their PartyPoints to win this dream vacation. This promotion is called the Caribbean Cash Fever Party, and it started on July 6th, and runs until the 18th.

A combined $100,000 will be doled out between two leaderboards, one for regular players, and one for VIP members. Now’s a really good time to play all your favourite games at PartyCasino, because the higher you rank, the more you stand to make.

The top prize for the regular players leaderboard will be a payout of $3,000, with the top 250 ranking players also receiving a prize. The top prize for the VIP members leaderboard will be a prize payout of $7,500. Instead of the top 250 players receiving a prize, it will only be the top 100 players, so it does pay to be a VIP member!

The real prize is the trip to St. Kitts in the Caribbean! Players simply have to collect 100 PartyPoints for every draw entry. It doesn’t matter if the player is a regular player, or a VIP member, it’s still 100 points for every entry.

The more draw entries you have, the better your odds, so start playing today!