Iowa Senate Clears Online Gambling Bill

Posted on February 21, 2012 by GamblingNews

The Senate committee in Iowa has cleared an online gambling bill to be brought under state regulation. This legislation will be considered by the Senate State Government Committee by Wednesday.

In spite of opposition citing the possibility of the influx of gaming websites causing a gaming addiction among Iowan players, this bill was cleared by the three-member Senate panel. With the popularity of hand-held electronic gizmos, the opposition fears that gaming websites will now only be a click away for Iowan residents.

This legislation will sanction a network of online gambling websites and create standards of regulation for its taxation, implementation and operation. This online gambling bill will also permit international, intrastate and interstate arrangements. The subsequent expansion will function according to the existing gaming fee outlines of the state.

The gaming operators will have the option of partnering with Iowan-licensed brick-and-mortar casinos that are supervised by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. This will allow operators to provide online gaming sites which can be visited and played by individuals who reside in Iowa and must be of 21 years or older. Visitors to the state will be allowed to play only at actual casinos.

According to Wes Ehrecke, member of the Iowa Gaming Association, Iowa is in favor of the idea only if there is no partiality shown to particular operators. The association would have preferred to have a federal law passed which will govern online gambling across the nation. As that is not possible, the gaming association is in support of legislation that will permit online gambling from the platform of a casino. This legislation must be licensed by the state commission which will allow partnerships with the other states that have legalized online gaming such as the District of Columbia and Nevada. Members fear that the online gambling bill will lead to an increase in the number of individuals who get addicted to gambling.

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Microgaming Set to Release Second Rhyming Reels Online Slot

Posted on February 20, 2012 by GamblingNews

Microgaming, the leading provider in online gaming software, is all set to release its second online slot game in the Rhyming Reels line in March. Queen of Hearts was featured in the first game in the Rhyming Reels series. In the second slot game, a tattered King Cole will be featured.

This character will be represented with new accessories. King Cole asks for a pipe, bowl and three fiddlers in the original nursery rhyme. But, in the online slot game, a hookah has been switched with the pipe, vibrant fruit loops fill the bowl, and female guitarists have replaced the fiddlers. A special gold CD has been added to the existing symbols.

Similar to the Queen of Hearts, in Old King Cole, players can avail of free spins by activating the scatter symbol of the king’s crown. If the crown emerges on either of the reels of 3, 4 or 5, free spins of 12 with an increased multiplier will be awarded to the players. To enhance the points, a wild symbol has been added to the round of free spins.

In Queen of Hearts, the second feature could not be played. Microgaming makes up for this by including the popular Gamble Game in Old King Cole. Players can multiply their earnings by predicting the suit or the color of the succeeding card that is dealt. Players will lose all their money with an incorrect guess. This online video slot will have 5 reels, paylines of 20 and a maximum wager of $100. The payout in the game is over $17,000 and more than $120,000 for the free spins round.

Old King Cole will release concurrently at every online casino powered by Microgaming in March. With the release of this new Rhyming Reels slot, Queen of Hearts will also receive good visitor traffic.

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InterCasino Releases Movie Slots Online

Posted on February 19, 2012 by GamblingNews

To celebrate the 84th Academy Awards that is scheduled for the 26th of February, InterCasino has released slot games based on popular movies. These slot games include the most popular and worthwhile prizes available at online casinos today.

Blockbuster movies from Paramount are the frontrunner with movies such as Forrest Gump, Braveheart and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. All of these movies enjoyed stupendous success at the Academy Awards. The video slots include the best scenes from all these films. Players can avail the fabulous five-level Hollywood Jackpot of which the highest is over $40,000.

InterCasino has staged a major coup by featuring a one-of-its-kind online slot game of the movie, Conan the Barbarian. The introductory opening sequences of this video slot feature the best action scenes from this movie. Crazy Jackpots is the major attraction of this video slot game which has paylines of 9. Each payline has an advanced jackpot of its own. Players can avail of the advanced jackpot when 5 Conan symbols show up on the payline that is being used.

Movie Mayhem is the third installment of InterCasino’s movie themed slot games. This installment includes 4 video slots which stand for special movie genres. The silent era is eulogized by the Silent Screen. This is a video slot with paylines of 25. The true sophistication and glamour of Hollywood is showcased through this genre. Sunday Afternoon Classics are the popular movies which have been adapted from traditional books and are called so as they are replayed on Sunday afternoons on the television.

The segment of Fantasy Realm features mystical beings. The immensely popular sci-fi genre is called Outta Space Adventure. These four video slots are inter-connected to a four-level advanced jackpot. Through a similar bonus game, players can hit this jackpot.

Powered by online gaming software giant Cryptologic, InterCasino has been licensed under the Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta.

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Carnival Specials from Casino Tropez

Posted on February 18, 2012 by GamblingNews

Casino Tropez has organized special rewards and prizes to celebrate the carnival that is taking place in the cities of Venice and Rio de Janeiro. The motto of Casino Tropez for the season is to deposit the money and play the popular games.

The online casino has advertised its advanced jackpots which permit players to earn a sizeable amount. Players can use this amount to plan a trip to Rio where they can look for their dream dancer with whom they can spend time with during the trip. At the moment, Gold Rally has the highest advanced jackpot which is more that $1.3 million.

Marvel Ultimate Power heads the jackpots which have more than $100,000 with their advanced jackpot of $405,000. This jackpot is Marvel’s largest till date. Mega Ball and Diamond Valley are the other advanced jackpots in this range. Beach Life which has been reset after paying off its earlier jackpot has entered this range. Cinerama and Wall Street Fever are some of the other advanced jackpots in video slots.

Casino Tropez has also announced Carnival bonuses of unlimited cash rewards on deposits which will help create the festive mood of the carnival. To add to the Carnival festivities, a refund of 20% is also provided on all of the deposits at this online gambling website. The normal betting rules apply.

The slot game Wild Spirit uses exceptional visuals and has an American Indian theme. The eagle, drum, horse, squaw and the chief are the main symbols. The bonus round allows for free spins of 27 which has a multiplied payout. Bold players can increase their earnings by trying out the gamble game.

Casino Tropez, a Euro Partners brand, is powered by one of the leading online gaming software providers – Playtech. The online casino is licensed under Antigua and Barbuda.

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Top Factors To Ensure A Successful Online Casino

Posted on February 17, 2012 by GamblingNews

You can ensure the success of your online casino by paying attention to the following factors.

Provide a trial version

Offering a trial version of the game will help players to try out the new games at the online casino without having to worry about providing lots of details. It is a good opportunity for players who do not want to download the game on their systems. Also, it will be useful for players who have just started to indulge in online gaming.

Permit cash reimbursements

Once players have received their bonus points, they must be given a choice of betting those points on games or redeeming it for cash. This service will make your online casino popular with the players.

Include all types of games

A good online casino must offer all types of games from video slots to table games and card games. Although, an online casino can specialize in a single game such as American Roulette, offering variety to your players will be an attractive idea.

Present large prizes

Earning large amounts of money is the reason why people indulge in online gambling. Presenting large bonus prizes will be a good incentive for players to place a wager on the games at your online casino.

Use adequate advertising

As the World Wide Web can reach a wide and varied audience, it is a good idea to connect to customers by building a valid business identity on the internet. You can do so by creating and maintaining official accounts on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

Form a partnership with an actual casino

To make your online casino trust-worthy and present a legitimate business image, you can form a partnership with an actual casino. In this way, people will have more confidence in visiting and playing at your online casino.

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New Promo For Dragons Slot At Bovada Casino

Posted on February 16, 2012 by GamblingNews

Bovada Casino has announced a new promotion for its online slot game – The Dragons. As it is a very popular game, the online casino has made sure that the promotion is equally appealing. The online game has unbelievable graphics and art which provide the feel and look of a primitive era. It also has a great and an original soundtrack with lots of attractive features.

The Dragons is a slot game of 25 paylines. Four different colored dragon icons are the main characters. Jackpots up to 2000 coins are offered by these icons. When they offer winning combinations, they breathe fire. Jackpots of 4000 coins are also up for grabs by the special symbol, the shield.

Bovada Casino is offering a monthly promotion as thrilling as the game. Its most attractive factor is that the first step offers a trial of $50 that is free of risk. Players can take part in this stage until the 11th of February at which point, the 50$ will be refunded as a bonus chip. The second stage offers players a chance to win a daily draw of $500 and an incredible chance to win the grand prize of $5000. To enter in to these draws, a player must bet at least $1000 on a slot game every day.

There are many ways for a player to get a ticket to these draws. One way is to refer another player who will put a deposit in this online slot game. Another way is to place a minimum daily bet of $25 on Horses or Sports. A player can also earn a ticket to the draw by winning a minimum of 25 gaming credits and betting a minimum of $250 on any game in the online casino every day. This is the last week of the Bovada Casino promotion which will end on the 12th of February.

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Strategies And Tips For Online Gambling

Posted on February 15, 2012 by GamblingNews

Online gambling is not only a fun experience, but also a great way to earn lots of money within a short period of time. The following strategies and tips will be useful while gambling at online casinos.

Research

Conduct extensive research on your favorite online games so that you can understand their rules before you start playing. Gambling online can be different than gambling in a real casino. Get familiar with the environment before indulging in online gaming.

Game and operator selection

There are a lot of online gaming operators on the internet. Make sure that you choose an online gambling operator that has a good reputation, a great variety of games and uses superior software. Also, while choosing an online game, opt for one that has more winning opportunities. Table games such as Baccarat, Roulette, Craps or Blackjack are online games with good winning opportunities.

Decide a budget

Like all money-making endeavors, it is a good idea to set a budget for online gambling. Create a suitable budget and follow it. By doing so, you will significantly decrease your monetary losses.

Objective

Set your objective before you dabble in gambling at online casinos. Do you want to make lots of money or do you want to just enjoy the experience of online gaming? You can do both, but setting a practical objective will help enhance your gaming experience.

Playing plan

Gaming can get addictive and online gaming is not an exception. Try and create a playing plan so that all your time is not consumed with online gambling. 90 minutes is the maximum playing time that is most favorable in online gaming.

Legal issues

Before playing at online casinos, make sure that it is legal in your jurisdiction. Also, read all the terms and conditions of promotions and bonuses. If you have any queries, you can always contact their customer support team.

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QuickFire Offers Five NextGen Slots

Posted on February 14, 2012 by GamblingNews

NextGen Gaming, a leading software provider, has launched five new slot games at Microgaming’s QuickFire online casino. Microgaming designed QuickFire so that online games could be played everyone.

The new slot games are Gold Ahoy, Enchanted Mermaid, California Gold, The Snake Charmer and Hot Hot Volcano. The slot game Gold Ahoy, revolves around gold hunting by pirates. The players can search for gold with attractive prizes. In Enchanted Mermaid, players are responsible for the instability of their prize rounds. Gold mining is the theme of California Gold which has bonus games and a round with free spins which offer thrice the payout.

Snake Charmer provides a completely new experience with their wild symbols which present a mesmerizing environment of forest and snakes. It also includes symbols from India such as a musical instrument, classical dancer and elephant. Hawaii is the location for the Hot Hot Volcano slot game. It is a spell-binding game that uses superior technology to create awesome graphics and distinctive sounds. The most attractive feature of this game is its incredible bonus round, Eruption, which depicts molten lava. These games can be accessed by logging on to Microgaming’s QuickFire online casino.

According to the International Partner Manager, David Johnson, NextGen Gaming has proved their dedication by presenting the best slot games to Microgaming’s QuickFire. NextGen helps online gaming operators to constantly update their stash of slot games which helps make online casinos popular.

The latest in slots technology such as the reel spin feature is also provided by NextGen Gaming. The leading software provider for online casinos has also announced the upcoming release of its two new jackpot slots – Diamond Quest and Intereel. These slot games will have ground-breaking features which will present a unique experience of online gaming to players.

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Special Valentine’s Day Promo By InterCasino

Posted on February 13, 2012 by GamblingNews

This month, InterCasino celebrates Valentine’s Day by offering its players a chance to win romantic trips to four cities in their new promotion called Love is in the Air. Special gifts and prizes are also given to players who do not win the lucky draws. These draws will take place every week of this month.

Players can receive an entry to the weekly lucky draw by placing bets at the online casino of InterCasino. They must bet at least $25 and enter the special code for the week. Players will receive a single entry on every bet of $25. Players can receive unlimited entries to the lucky draw. A vacation package to a chosen city will be presented to the winner at the end of every week. More than 15 players will also receive credits of $50. Players can reimburse these winnings and credits by betting them at a minimum of 15 times.

The first week’s winner will receive a trip to Venice. With its famous gondola trips on Venice’s canals, it is a popular romantic destination. The winner of the second week will receive a holiday package to Istanbul which is situated on the cusp of Europe and Asia. As such, it provides the attraction of the two continents. The winner of the third week will go to a southern city of Spain, Seville, which is known for its exuberant night life.

InterCasino offers the winner of the last week of the month a holiday package to Marrakech. It is a bustling city with musicians, dancers, story-tellers and acrobats. The packages are each worth more than $1500. Airfare and hotel accommodation is also included. Players can reimburse these packages for 70% of its value. Players will have to place bets on the money at least once before it can be reimbursed.

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New Promo Released By Bodog Casino

Posted on February 12, 2012 by GamblingNews

Bodog Casino, powered by Realtime Gaming, has released a new online slot game called Dragon. The online casino has also launched an Unleash the Dragon promotion to celebrate the launch of the game. This month, at the end of every week, players can win £500 and £25 as refundable credits.

The promotion of the first week concluded recently. The players can receive a single ticket to the lucky draw on a bet of £10 on the Dragon slot game. Only players who receive at least 50 tickets are reimbursed with £25. All the entries will be put in the final lucky draw which will offer prize money of £500.

The second week of the promotion will focus on video gambling. This will begin on the 8th of February and end on the 14th of February. Players will receive an entry with every £10 bet placed on the video gambling slot games at Bodog Casino. Players will receive 5 entries to the lucky draw on every £10 bet placed on the Dragon slot game. To receive the £25, players will have to receive at least 250 entries.

The promotion of the third week will begin on the 15th of February and end on the 21st of February. The same system of the previous week will be followed. Players can receive a single entry with a minimum bet of £10 on the blackjack slot games at Bodog Casino. 5 tickets can be earned on a minimum bet of £10 on the Dragon game. 250 entries have to be earned to receive the £25. Entries from the previous weeks will be put in to the final lucky draw.

The promotion of the last week will begin on the 22nd of February and end on the 28th of February. On every bet of £10 on the online slot games at Bodog Casino, players will receive a single ticket. 2 entries will be received by placing £10 bet on the Dragon game. To receive the £25, players will require at least 100 entries.

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