Archive for March, 2009.
March 31, 2009
Crazy Vegas Casino is an online casino that has a used-car-salesman/infomercial sort of feel to it – and that’s meant in a good way. As a member of the Vegas Partner Lounge, this site is licensed and regulated by the Lotteries and Gaming Authority of Malta and therefore must follow the rules and regulations of the Maltese government. Financial transactions are, for the most part, in dollars, but are also conducted in pounds and Euros as well. This online casino operates in several different languages, besides English, for the convenience of its international clientele – French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Chinese, and Japanese. Their gaming software was created and developed by Microgaming which has its headquarters on the Isle of Man. Downloading is fast, easy, and optional.
There are over three hundred games to choose from including table games, video poker, and parlour games. Slots and multi-player blackjack are very popular on this site. Slot tournaments occur 24/7 giving the player the chance to play against thousands of people worldwide. There is even a system where you can download games onto your cell phone. Bonuses are plentiful and generous. Upon first signing up, you received a 100% match for any deposit up to $100. However, this 100% bonus claim is only good for this website and not for other participant online casinos in the Vegas Partner Lounge.
Every so often, a limited time gift of $/£/€1000 in free money is handed to players – just like that, no deposit required.
March 31, 2009
The theme of Slots Oasis is like that of Arabia/Egypt with special effects on the home page. But it certainly takes long enough to get it on your computer screen. Once logged on though, potential players have the choice of downloading the site’s software, or playing instantly.
Bonuses are very generous and upon signing up, the player receives a 400% match. Oasis offers a wide variety of games to choose from. Slot games are especially popular with the site’s customers. Such slot games offered include Achilles, Aztec’s Treasure, GoldBeard, Mermaid Queen, Triple Seven Inferno, Pharaoh’s Gold, Hillbillies, Midlife Crisis, and Bonkers. Table Games include Match Play 21, Pai Gow, Pontoon, Red Dog, Super 21, Tri Card, Vegas Three Card Rummy, and War. Video poker games include Aces and Eights, All American Poker, Bonus Poker Deluxe, Deuces Wild, Double Bonus, and Double Double. There are also games in blackjack, roulette, and craps.
Their progressive jackpots are among the highest on the internet with a cash prize at stake of over $4 million. Most of the progressive jackpots are found among the slot games. Among the biggest include Crazy Dragon and Midlife Crisis, both at over $925,000 each, and Iris 3000 at over $255,000. There are also progressives in poker ranging anywhere from $19,000 to over $41,000. Jackpots are financed by at least three online franchises which are part of the Real Time Gaming Network group.
March 26, 2009
In operation since 1999, Colosseum Casino offers online betting at any of the 381 games on their website after you download their free Viper software. Financial dealings are in dollars, Euros, and pounds. Every month, new games are released for your fun and pleasure.
Some of the most popular games include jackpots which features Fruit Fiesta, King Cashalot, Lotsaloot, Major Millions, Treasure Nile, and Triple 7s; Progressive Blackjack; Progressive Slots; and roulette. But of all these categories mentioned, reel slots seem to be the most popular, if not the most extensive. It includes Tomb Raider, Pharaoh’s Fortune, Pirate’s Paradise, and Rapid Reels.
Video poker is also popular and includes Jacks or Better, 50 and 100 Play Power Poker, Joker Poker, and Deuces Wild. Prima and Colosseum Poker contain the most advanced features of any poker on the net. Under Colosseum Poker, you will find such games as Texas Hold’em, Omaha, Omaha Hi-Lo, 7 card and 5 card stud, and 1-on-1 poker.
Payouts are prompt and hassle-free. First-time players receive a 100% bonus match on a deposit up to $/£/€150 and 10% on $/£/€500. On the casino loyalty program, bonuses, or “Empires”, increase depending on the amount you deposit.
March 22, 2009
Antonio Esfandiari is a regular part of the most exclusive big bet poker tournament clubs. In addition to winning both World Series and World Poker Tour titles, he is a regular at many of the biggest games across the globe. Recently, in the newly started European Poker Tour, he reached a final table.
Antonio was born in Iran as Amir Esfandiari. Later he changed his first name to Antonio. He is popularly called “The Magician”. This title has a direct significance to Esfandiari and his great skill at playing cards. Before he became a poker pro, Antonio Esfandiari started off as a professional magician in casinos. At those very casinos he picked up the skills of the game of poker which would earn him a big fortune in the future.
He chose to be out of the circuit for six years and instead decided to be part of cash games exclusively. He then stormed into it and reached the top in 2004. The high stakes Chris Moneymaker Tournament in 2003 pushed him into participating on the circuit again.
He won the World Poker Tour and the World Series in 2004. In his travels around the globe for tournaments he gained Phil Laak as a friend. They used to share the same room in hotels. Later the two went on to inspire the popular TC show, “I Bet You”, a famous HDD network Mojo Show. The show features unusually talented players like Esfandiari and Laak from all around the world.
March 19, 2009
Gala Bingo and its online club, galabingo.co.uk, are Europe’s number one bingo operators being part of the Gala Coral Group, Europe’s number one gaming operator with their head offices in England. As such, they deal mainly in British pounds and pay out over £28 million every week in bingo prizes. Although Gala Bingo itself might have set hours, online, they are open 24/7.
There are a multitude of choices on bingo games but Gala doesn’t deal exclusively with bingo. There are also slots including Elvis Little More Action, Pharaoh’s Chamber, and Gold Mine; craps such as Dice Hold ‘em and Shoot the Moons; and roulette including Classic, Euro, and Global. The roulette section also comes with an online commercial of the game for your entertainment. For the lotto, there is Singapore lottery which is held every now and then. Check the schedule periodically as it is subject to change.
Scratchcard games include Merry Christmas and Scorpio, but what appears to be the most popular of such games is an animated version of, what at first glance, looks like Hilary Clinton, but soon, you find out it’s Sharon Osbourne. (I’m a big fan of both of them.) Additionally, there is Gala TV, an online TV game show in which you can participate in games such as Happy Hour, Super 9, Gala Express, Ten Ton Tornado, Bogof Hour, Midnight Madness, and Twilight Zone.
March 17, 2009
Ancient Egypt is the theme of this online casino. As a member of the Vegas Partner Lounge, River Nile considers fairness and security a top priority. Financial transactions are conducted in dollars, Euros, and pounds and languages are offered in French, German, Spanish, and Dutch.
Games offered are very imaginative with over three hundred at your disposal. They include slots (Witch Doctor, Age of Discovery, Dolphin Tale, and Nutty Squirrel), video poker (joker poker, Bonus Deuces Wild, All Aces, and Jack or Better 100 Play Power), parlour games (keno and scratch card), table games (Gold Series Blackjack plus Volume 2; Spanish 21 and Vegas Downtown Multi-hand Blackjack; Classic, Vegas Strip, Bonus, and Big Five Blackjack Gold; Multi-Hand Atlantic City Blackjack), and also roulette, baccarat, keno, and craps.
There are nineteen progressives to choose from including Major Millions with over $793,000 at stake, Cyberstud at over $342,000, Roulette Royale at over $283,000, and Triple Sevens at over $151,000. Smaller progressives include Wowpot 3 and 5 Reels, Tunzamunni, and Treasure Nile. Gaming software is supplied by Microgaming. Downloading and fast and easy but you can also play by flash.
First time players automatically receive 250 loyalty points plus fifty free spins at their slot machines, and twenty Refer a Friend bonus points for those brought in by other players. Additionally, there is a monthly 10% cash back bonus.
March 13, 2009
Barry Greenstein is the only player in the history of poker to have won three WPT events and three WSOP bracelets. To top it all he is the only player to have given everything he earned out of these wins to charity. There is little doubt then as to why he is called the Robin Hood of the poker world. He has given away close to $8 million to charity.
In spite of giving away such huge chunks of his earnings to charity, Greenstein continues to make a lot of money through poker. He is seen participating in games with the highest stakes in the world. He is also an established author in the poker circuit. He has written a book on poker that he gives as a gift to any player who manages to beat him in a tournament.
Apart from being a great player he has also trained three of the world’s best poker players. Joe Sebok, Mimi Tran and Tuan Le are his disciples.
Barry is actively involved in online poker. He represents the much-respected ‘PokerStars’ team and plays under the alias of ‘barrg1’.
The three bracelets that he has won in the WSOP have been achieved in very different games. One was won back in 2004 in a $5,000 No Limit Deuce to 7 Draw, the second was in a $1500 PL Omaha in 2005 and the third, in 2008, was at a $1,500 Razz event.
Greenstein dedicated his last win to a friend who was struggling with cancer. His friend succumbed to the disease just a week later.
March 11, 2009
Jackpot City was founded in 1998 and is a member of the Interactive Gaming Council. It is owned and operated by Tower Rock Ltd, a company incorporated and registered in Gibraltar. As such, it is licensed by the government of Gibraltar and operates according to the laws and regulations of that territory. Financial transactions are done mainly in Euros, but also in pounds and American and Canadian dollars. It has, for its customers, over four hundred games to choose from including eighteen progressive jackpot games.
New games are constantly being added including the most recent – Liquid Gold, Polar Pioneers, the Osbournes, and Joker Poker Level Up. The most popular games in this site are Lots a Loot, Major Moolah, and Mega Millions. Jackpot City also offers scratchcard and keno. Among their slot games are video, reel, MegaSpin, and fruit. Table games include Gold Series, blackjack, and roulette. There is also Standard and Power video poker. In the bingo room, run by Britain’s leading bingo software provider, there is both 75 and 90 Ball Bingo, played every six minutes and no download is required.
There are two types of tournaments – Scheduled and Sit n’ Go. Both types are multi-player tournaments and are played from Friday through Sunday with cash prizes up to $20,000. Presently, there are four tournaments that are being played. All are video slots – Tomb Raider, Thunderstruck, Loaded, and Avalon. More are planned to be added later.
March 09, 2009
These days, due to the poor markets, online gambling sites are shutting down. Here is an example of one such site and how it is going about accomplishing the task.
Lasseters Online Casino posted a message on its website that states the decision by its parent company’s board of directors to shut down the site. The site has been in operation since 1999. The site is involved in handling withdrawals as of now. All the members with funds have been requested to submit their withdrawal requests by the 24th of October, 2008.
The statement on the website says that the members have reached this decision because the viability of the casino to sustain profits currently and in the future seems to be unlikely. The casino has been in loss for the last 2 years and according to research and analysis it seems that it will stay in loss. The parent company has no choice but to withdraw its support.
The site officially shut shop on the 10th of October. Access to information about personal accounts is still available. This is to give people a chance to withdraw whatever money they have in their accounts before the company withdraws its web presence.
The management of the casino has expressed deep felt sorrow for their current decision to shut down. They have posted a message for the customers thanking them for their support and loyalty over the period of 9 years that the casino operated. Lassetters is one of the oldest online casinos and runs on the Orbis OpenBet platform.
The site offered games like Baccarat, Blackjack, Pontoon 21, Three Card Poker, Red Dog, Keno, Roulette, and Snapjax along with a wide variety of slot machine games.
March 06, 2009
English Harbour Casino was founded in 1997 and is licensed and regulated by the government of Antigua and Barbuda. Their main offices are located in St. Johns in Antigua. Since its establishment, it has grown to become one of the most honest and fair sites on the internet winning several awards in the process including four issued by Online Gaming Magazine – Top Sign-Up, Top Rewards Program, Top Casino Customer Service, and Top Blackjack Site.
English Harbour is always looking for new and exciting casino games to add to their list of games. Four, in fact, have just recently been added. They are Super Market, Safari, Winter Wonderland, and the Reel Deal. There are also a wide variety of other casino games to choose from. They are divided into several categories: table games (Casino Hold ‘em, and European, Perfect Pairs, and Vegas Strip Blackjack), bonus slot games (Dennis Rodman, Evel Knievel, Cash Grab), 3 Reel slots (Crazy Cherry, Double Gold, Flamin’ Sevens), progressive slots (Pay Dirt, Red White and Win, Treasure Trail), video slots 5 reel (20,000 Leagues, Birds of Paradise, Cool Bananas), video slots 7 Reel (Lucky 7s), traditional slots (Black Gold Rush, Atomic Jackpot, Alien Invasion), holiday favourites (Turkey Time), 2-4 Hand and single hand poker (Deuces and Jokers, Deuces Wild, Double Joker), and mega multi-hand poker (Deuces Wild).
There are also quite a few bonuses available including a 100% sign up bonus for deposits of up to $800.Tournaments are held monthly. Check the schedule on the website periodically for updates.