Archive for May, 2009.
May 31, 2009
Brandy Casino is a free download online casino that has been in existence since 2002. The site offers fifty online betting games including slots, blackjack, roulette, Jacks or Better, Gold Rally, Pai Gow, Derby Day, and Caribbean and video poker. All have high-quality graphics and multimedia.
The website takes fairness and security very seriously fairness and security. It is owned and operated by Langa, based on the island of Curacao and is regulated and governed by the laws of that territory. In order to maintain its qualitative edge over its competitors, Brandy is constantly updating and revising its games to the latest state-of-the-art levels.
The site’s games are designed by Playtech, an internet gaming software company located in the Isle of Man and traded on the London Stock Exchange. Its software features include, besides the games themselves, free and unlimited demo play; multi-player and chat features; and a special Comp system where the players receive comp points according to the amount that they bet. The more a player bets, the higher the comp points. Those players that qualify for VIP status are offered certain financial and other benefits. In addition help is always accessible whenever needed.
Brandy caters to an international clientele as the site is also translatable in Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish. For any questions or problems, you can contact the professional and highly-trained customer service department either by live help, several email addresses depending on your inquiry, fax, or phone.
May 30, 2009
Rushmore Casino is a relatively new online casino. Even though they are located in Nicosia on the island of Cyprus, business is conducted according to Pacific Standard Time (i.e. California, Oregon, Washington State). On this site, you can play online or on the site’s software. Registration is necessary. Game graphics are in 3D giving them a realistic look. Customer service operates 24/7 and the best way to reach them is by phone, with numbers for UK and US residents.
There are many bonus programs for your benefit. Welcome bonuses can range anywhere up to $888. All bonuses can be redeemed upon approval of your first deposit and before your first bet. You can receive one point for every ten dollars wagered and one dollar for every hundred points accumulated. In other words, one thousand dollars wagered equals one hundred points which equals one dollar. The recommended deposit methods are Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Ewallet, Moneybookers, Click2pay, Xpress, UseMyWallet, and Ecocard.
On Rushmore, there is a multitude of games to choose from. These are divided into the following: Specialty Games (American and European Roulette, European Slot Poker, Sic Bo, craps and keno), table games (including, blackjack, Caribbean Hold ‘em and Stud Poker, Baccarat, Face Up 21, Let ‘Em Ride), slots (including Enchanted Garden, Treasure Chamber, Crystal Waters, Seven Stripes, It’s Good to be Bad, Prince of Sherwood, Paradise Dreams, Super Diamond Mine, Diamond Dozen), and video poker (including 7 Stud, Sevens Wild, Bonus Deuces Wild, Double Double Bonus, Loose Deuces, Bonus).
May 28, 2009
This English-language site appeals to an international audience as it can also be translated into Danish, German, Italian, and Spanish. It has been in existence since 1996 and is operated by Cassava Enterprises, based in Gibraltar, and is licensed and regulated by the government of Gibraltar.
It was the first online casino to offer multi-player tables with state-of-the-art image and audio. Chatting capability option features have also been added which allows players to chat with each other during games. On this feature, you can both go to a table on your own and choose who you would like to have join you, or join in on tables that are already multi-player.
Downloads are optional and there are free downloads in various languages. The downloading process is fast and easy as the site takes you through each step with simple instructions. Games offered consist of blackjack, roulette, craps, slots or baccarat. For those who are novices at gambling, this site offers demo plays on its software so new clients can get a comfortable feel before playing. During the demo, the player receives “$1,000” to bet with which will be automatically replenished if necessary.
Abuse is not tolerated. Operations are run fairly and securely with prompt payout and 24-hour multi-lingual customer support service. It is important to note that at the bottom of the home page of this site, they warn that it has become unlawful for US citizens to participate with real money. It is important to note that not all gambling sites contain this warning.
May 21, 2009
Since 1994, BetUS has been a fully licensed American website with an international clientele. BetUS has six main areas for their users, but is predominately an offshore sportsbook, offering betting odds, live news, scores, match-up reports and sports contests.
Whether it is March Madness, the Super Bowl, the Kentucky Derby, or the Belmont Stakes, they make sure that their information is as current as possible. This provides players the most accurate odds and analyses they can as well as deliver other pertinent information and betting opportunities.
Between their Locker Room, Sportsbook, and Racebook users are sure to find the most current races, games, and sporting events online. The multitude of sports to choose from is great, from baseball and basketball, to hockey and soccer. Though BetUS specializes in sports bets, they don’t engage in this exclusively.
Their poker section, which requires a download, offers a 100% sign-up bonus up to a total of $600.00. Their online casino section can be accessed without the need of downloading. In the casino, new players can receive up to $500 free. The site provides a choice of 35 Las Vegas-style games. There is also a 25% referral bonus and a multitude of redeposit offers. Included in the Casino is the blackjack section which is free, but the 3 Card Poker and Roulette sections require a $10 buy-in.
In addition to their online betting, BetUS has dedicated a portion of their website to BetUS Girls. This area is dedicated to viewing and purchasing of their girls calendar and DVD. The BetUS Girls provides a 50% sign-up bonus and access to back issues of their calendars. The material in this section and BetUS is available to members upon signing up and acknowledging that they are 18 years of age or older.
May 19, 2009
Virgin Games was founded in 2004 and is owned and operated by the Virgin Group based in the UK. Being British owned and operated, the offices of Virgin Games are located on the island of Guernsey and in England, and is audited and regulated by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission on the Channel Islands. Virgin is devoted to fun, fairness, and security as financial transactions are conducted in British pounds.
At the present, Virgin has three rooms for their players’ enjoyment – a casino room, a bingo room, and a poker room. In the casino section, there is a 100% sign up bonus and a choice of games in blackjack, roulette, Monopoly, Cleopatra, and slots. The bingo section has up to £100 welcome bonus as well as 75 and 90 Ball bingo, slots, and other instant games. Poker has a 100% welcome bonus up to £125 and contains Texas Hold ‘em, Omaha, 5 Card Stud, and many tournaments. There is even a poker school for the novice. The progressive jackpots are very generous and, presently, they total over £1.5 million. There are six main types of progressives – 3 Wheel Roulette, Vegas blackjack with 20+ bonus, Three Card Second Chance, Monopoly on a Roll, and two that were added recently, Lil’ Lady and Cleopatra.
Virgin is always on the lookout for new and improved games to satisfy their customers and new games are constantly being added. Their goal is to have something for all tastes. Their customer service can be reached either by email or phone.
May 16, 2009
Unibet was established in 1997 and has teamed up with Cyber Vegas Casino to give players the most exciting gambling experience on the net. It is British owned and operated with their main offices in London. As such, their main financial dealings are in British pounds. They recently opened an office in Malta where they became incorporated and are certified with the Global Gaming Guidance Group. With over 390 employees at their disposal, Unibet has over 2.9 million active customers in over one hundred countries.
Players have a choice of over 30 games including blackjack, poker and slots. Downloading is fast and easy. Winnings are either in cash prizes or in other matching prizes like Porsches. The site also features a sportsbook with live sports betting and lines from all major sports.
In 2006, Unibet launched their bingo section and since December 2007, they acquired Maria Holdings, probably the major online bingo site in northern Europe, and are listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Since the acquisition, Unibet’s website has now both English and Swedish versions and all board members are Swedes except one, who is an American.
In 2008, for the second time in three years, the site was awarded, by the prestigious eGaming Review magazine, the best European Sportsbetting Operator of the Year award.
Customer service is most helpful and can be reached either live, or by email at manager@unibet.com, or by phone with numbers for US and British residents and a general phone number for those in other countries.
May 14, 2009
This is a futuristic casino with a live chat room and Las Vegas style games, such as video poker, slots, baccarat, blackjack, Caribbean Stud, and American and European roulette. SciFi Casino was founded in 2002 and was one of the first online sites to issue same-day electronic payouts. All financial transactions are handled by the holding company of Playsafe Holding based in Sandefjord, Norway and licensed and regulated by the government of Curacao in the Netherlands Antilles. As such, all cases of fraud and abuse have zero tolerance. You must be at least eighteen to play. And even though gambling in the Antilles is legal, players internationally, are urged to abide by the laws of the country they live in – like they actually will.
Downloading is fast, easy, and free, and constantly updated. You are under no obligation to play for real money. SciFi’s gaming software is one of the more technologically advanced and secure on the web and was developed by ActionPokerNetwork.
Several generous bonuses are offered including the 100% blackjack bonus, the 200% slots bonus, and the 250% Sign Up/Welcome bonus. In addition, SciFi has linked up with milliondollarpokerclub.com to bring you the EPT Grand Poker Finale in Monte Carlo, 150% on Paysafecard deposits, a five night “paradise” vacation, and a weekly million dollar tournament. Check with either website periodically for scheduling details as some of these bonuses are dated. Customer service is friendly and helpful and operating 24/7. They can be reached either live or by email at support@sci-fi-casino.com.
May 12, 2009
Founded in 1999, Super 8 is a combination casino and sportsbook and offers online games to play for fun or real. The sportsbook has been licensed by the government of Curacao and must follow the rules and regulations of that territory. Financial transactions are conducted mainly in US dollars. Security is a top priority and Super 8 insists that any deposits you make will be safe and secure. Online deposits and withdrawals are quick and prompt. This site is known to have the highest and fastest payouts on the internet. Downloading and registration is fast and easy and there is a 20% bonus to your first deposit. (Most customers make their first deposit at $250.)
The casino section offers a wide array of games to choose from including the following: baccarat, Battle Royale, Bermuda Poker, craps, blackjack and blackjack Super 7s, Free Ride, Deuces Wild, Jacks or Better, Pai Gow, Hook Line & Sinker, Red Dog, roulette, Rock’n Slots, Sic Bo, and Jokers Wild. In the sportsbook section, there is a wide range of sport games on which to bet, both American and British. They include hockey, football, basketball, soccer, tennis, rugby, golf, auto racing, and horse racing. Here, your betting lines are in real time from Las Vegas 24/7. Super 8 has linked up with egamingdevelopers.com to give their players helpful and reliable customer service.
May 08, 2009
On Cherry Red Casino’s home page, there is a repeating video clip of an elegant young lady spinning a roulette wheel. It gets your attention.
In any case, this site is licensed and regulated by the government of Curacao and is owned by Isagro Holdings based in Cyprus. Business is conducted mainly in English and financial transactions are conducted in US dollars.
Upon signing up, you have several alternatives for controlling your account. For deposits and withdrawals, the most accepted forms are Click2Pay, EcoCard, Visa, MasterCard, Moneybookers, and Neteller. For deposits only, however, American Express, eWalletXpress, Diners, UseMyBank, and JCB, are used.
Downloading is free, easy, and optional. Promotions occur often. Check with the website for further updates but as of this writing, these are some of the promotions going on: the blackjack bonus offer consisting of a 200% match of up to $1200; and welcome bonuses which include a total of up to $377 on your first deposit and up to $400 on your second deposit.
There are also several progressive jackpots to choose from including Shopping Spree and Midlife Crisis at over $927,000 each, Iris at over $256,000, Card Shark at over $93,000, It’s Good to be Bad at over $88,000, Caribbean Stud Poker at over $45,000, Let ‘em Ride at over $19,000, Light Speed at over $10,000, and Crazy Dragon at over $8500. Other games include Crystal Water, Enchanted Garden, Treasure Chamber, American and European Roulette, craps, baccarat, blackjack, Caribbean Hold ‘em Poker, 7 Stud, Bonus Deuces Wild, and 7s Wild.
May 07, 2009
Spectra Bingo is licensed by the government of Gibraltar and must follow the rules and regulations as set forth by that territory. Spectra’s gaming software is created and developed by Brigend Limited, a subsidiary of Cassava Enterprises of Gibraltar. Financial transactions are conducted mainly in dollars, pounds, and Euros.
Spectra does not deal exclusively with bingo. In fact, there are four rooms to choose from, operating 24/7 – the bingo room where 75 and 90 Ball Bingo are played, the poker room offering a wide array of poker games to choose from, the casino which is basically a directory of top online casinos, and the lotto which is linked to lottolondon.com offering generous cash prizes. Every Wednesday and Friday at 10PM, there is a 75 and 90 Ball game being played with a jackpot prize worth over $1 million.
Progressive jackpot scheduling changes are done every so often, so check with the website for updates. Coveralls are played daily with a jackpot anywhere from £50 to £1500 at stake. Team bingo is exciting to play. First place takes home £1 million, second place, £520,000, and third place, £200,000. Fourth to tenth places can receive up to £40,000. The slot section and super slot section offer a wide choice of such games as well as their table games. Their instant games include scratchcards, Multiplier, and Quickfire. Once signed up, you receive twenty free bingo tickets, a 100% match on your first deposit plus a £10 gift, and a 50% match on your subsequent deposits.