Archive for October, 2009.
October 30, 2009
An online casino business is lucrative. Apart from being the fastest growing form of Internet business, it also generates billions of dollars in revenue. If you want to venture into this money-making arena, the first thing you have to do is invest. Big business means big money. If you want to earn, you have to play it big. Once you have the cash, you can proceed in studying the basics of setting up an online casino.
First, you have to ensure that you are operating in a country that allows gambling. Check with your local authorities if you can operate an online casino. Know the fees to pay, the legalities, and all the regulations necessary if you don’t want to end up getting sued or behind bars.
Next is to ensure that you have the proper gaming and software license. A gaming license is given by the government, while the software license comes from an Internet Gambling Software Provider that allows you to use their gambling software. Some providers also offer servers, but it is advisable that you, as the licensee, should operate and own the server.
In order for your online casino to profit, you need to attract gamblers. In order to get these clients, you have to spend money on advertising and you also have to come up with a good marketing plan. Taking part in an affiliate program is one marketing strategy. Other ways to market your business is through search engine optimisation, banner and pay per click ads, promotion via email and newsletter, and offline marketing. You can also seek the assistance of a marketing firm.
In addition, you also need a payment processor to take care of credit cards, the right games, such as Online Poker or Blackjack, to attract your customers, and, most of all, a 24/7 customer service crew. So go get that domain name and start gambling!
October 28, 2009
One of the leaders in the global online gaming industry is 888.com. This online source uses Casino-on-net and Pacific Poker rooms as its venues, providing the best gambling products and giving customers a fun, safe, fair, and secure gambling experience.
Some of the featured games include Roulette, Crazy Blackjack, Craps, Keno, and Baccarat. The downloadable casino software also hosts a wide array of video slots from Slot Century to Freaky Fruit, plus various Progressive Jackpot Classic Slot Machines, Classic Video Slot Machines, and various video poker versions. The poker room also provides poker enthusiasts with games such as Texas Hold’em, Omaha Hi, and 7-stud.
888.com promotes responsible gaming, therefore not allowing anyone under the age of 18 to play any of the online games. With thousands of transactions daily, 888.com also provides tight security for the financial transaction of their customers. Credit card processing for online gamblers is safely handled by Intersafe Global Limited, ensuring that all data transfers are secured and stored with protection using the latest firewall security.
To ensure fair play, 888.com uses a Random Number Generator (RNG) to generate random results. The results are also reviewed on a monthly basis by professional auditors.
888.com takes pride in its reputation to guarantee customer satisfaction by offering 24-hour, 7 days a week customer service assistance in 11 different languages by phone, email, and live online chat.
888.com also received numerous awards, including the Gold Readers Choice Award for TOP CASINO by The Gambling Online Magazine Awards 2007 and Casino of the Year by Egaming Awards 2007.
October 27, 2009
Online bingo sites must operate under strict guidelines laid down by the country where the site was licensed. The rules do vary from country to country, but there are some common conditions.
All sites must operate legally and ethically at all times. The online bingo games offered must be fair and proven to be tamper proof. This is why most online bingo sites licence their gaming software from developers which are expert at designing tamper proof software rather than designing their own.
All information given by players, such as names, addresses and account details, must be transmitted and stored using secure methods. Players have the right to withdraw their funds on request. It is the responsibility of the online bingo site to ensure that all players are of a legal age to gamble.
All staff working on the site must be properly licensed. Staff working on sites registered in the UK must hold Personal Management Licences (PML). Issuing staff with licenses will reduce the chances of the site being used for money laundering.
All accounts must be transparent and financial records must be available for examination. The issuing body has the right to inspect financial records when requested. In addition, the organization must be able to prove that it has enough funds to maintain solvency and operate the site without financial difficulty.
Issuing bodies have the right to revoke licenses at any time if any organization does not abide by the terms and conditions of their license. Most licenses need to be renewed at regular periods to ensure standards are met.
October 23, 2009
Organizing a bingo night is a good way of raising money for charity. It helps to bring a community together for a common cause while enjoying a social night out.
The best venues for a charity bingo event are community centres or church halls. Choose a venue that can comfortably hold the appropriate number of people. Check that there are adequate amenities such as toilets and a kitchen where you can prepare refreshments. Also check that the fire exits and disabled access are clear and fully operational.
Know the law. Remember that bingo is classed as gambling and there are UK bingo regulations which form part of the Gambling Act 2005. You must tell players the charity you are raising money for. It is probably a good idea to put this on any marketing material you produce. You also need to account for all costs incurred as a result of organizing the game and money raised at the event.
Choose prizes for the event as early as possible. You can choose to do a 50/50 draw where half the profits go to cash prizes and the other half to charity. Alternatively you could offer a prize instead of cash. The advantage of this is that you will know how much you are spending.
Bingo equipment such as the balls, cards and a machine can be rented from specialist suppliers that can be found on the Internet. Shop around for a good deal, especially if you are considering repeating the event at regular intervals.
October 22, 2009
Bingo fans can now play real-time bingo games for cash prizes using their mobile phones. Some of the main bingo companies have recently launched mobile bingo services. They include Foxy Mobile Bingo, Mecca Mobile Bingo and Bingo Rooms UK.
Most mobile bingo sites offer a registration bonus on joining, so it is worth double checking this before registering. Also, while most games are free to download you might be charged a fee by your mobile service provider for sending data. It is therefore worth contacting your service provider and enquiring about this before you register so you are aware of costs incurred on your phone bill.
Registration for online bingo will vary depending on the company. Generally you will need to access their website either by computer or mobile phone and send a link to the software to your mobile phone. You will then need to open the link on your mobile phone and download the software.
During downloading you will be asked to register. This will involve filling out a form with your name and address and your account details if you are not using mobile billing. You will also need to create a username and password.
If you already have an online bingo account with the same company you will probably need to create a brand new username and password. Check with the online bingo site and ask if necessary.
Once downloaded you need to find out where your game is located. It is normally in the ‘applications’ or ‘games’ section of your phone.
October 20, 2009
Playing slots in a live casino can be very exciting. The sounds, the colours, the lights, and your fellow ecstatic gamblers can surely spark that gambling adrenaline of yours. Playing online slots can also give the same effect, except, of course, for the fact that everything you see is virtual. But the truth of the matter is that online slots are more advantageous to gamblers.
First, consider the convenience. You can play online slots anytime, anywhere, even if your town doesn’t have a single casino joint. You don’t even have to spend anything to fly yourself to that energetic city called Vegas. And if your favourite slot machine is already taken, that’s not going to be a problem online because online casinos will give you your preferred slot machine right away.
Online casinos also offer free games and that, of course, includes playing slots for free. Would you risk your money in a live casino without even practising? Of course not. Practising online can give you the right boost to win an actual slots game.
Privacy could be an issue for most people. Winning in live casinos draws a lot of attention, which a few people might find quite uncomfortable, especially if it’s a jackpot moment and the slot starts to buzz like a yelping lunatic. Playing online slots will not expose you and your cash. Only you and the online casino will know the results. If you win, you don’t have to worry about celebrating with a cartwheel. You don’t have to worry about that “spy” beside you and you don’t even have to wait in line to have your money changed (which can be very unnerving if people see how much you have).
Finally, playing live slots can be very confusing with all the buttons to press and the play that seems to keep on going. Online slots are the total opposite. You can take time to make your move and to even note what you’ve done, giving you the opportunity to play better and win more.
October 16, 2009
If you are thinking about organizing a commercial bingo event but do not want to apply for a licence, there are certain circumstances under which you won’t need one. You can organize commercial bingo games on premises other than a bingo hall as long as you comply with certain conditions.
These conditions are set out by the Gambling Commission, an independent public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). If you are in any doubt it is worth consulting them or checking their website.
Bingo events on alcohol licence premises, members clubs or commercial clubs do not need an operating licence. This is on condition that the games are for adults only (if in a pub), are held on the premises, are open to club members and guests only (if in a members club), are not linked with games played on other premises (via a remote link) and cost no more than £1 per day per person to play. The prize fund awarded in any week must not exceed £2,000 or the total amount staked by players.
You can run bingo as a prize game without a licence in an adult gaming centre, family entertainment centre, unlicensed family entertainment centre or travelling fair. The games offered must have a maximum stake of £1 and prize which does not exceed £70 per game. The organizers can offer prizes as long as they do not exceed £500 in a day and stakes must not exceed £500 in one day.
October 15, 2009
If you are thinking about playing online bingo there are some processes you are probably unfamiliar with. It is definitely worth participating in the free bingo games available on most sites to give you an idea of the options available.
The tickets are available as a single or a strip. In 90 ball bingo (sometimes known as Bingo UK), a single ticket has 15 numbers arranged on a 3 row by 9 column grid. Each row has five numbers and four spaces. A single ticket will have 15 unique numbers between 1 and 90 picked at random. A strip will contain 6 individual tickets which collectively all contain the numbers between 1 and 90. You will be asked to select a strip or a ticket depending on which game you play.
A useful option that is worth selecting is the auto-dab. This will automatically select the numbers for you and essentially play the game. This will allow you to participate in other peripheral games that are available such as the chat room games.
If you lose your broadband connection or navigate to another site by accident, don’t worry. The game will continue to play in your absence, and if you win your account will be automatically credited.
The chat rooms allow bingo players to communicate with each other. They are very easy to use but you usually need to enter a room by clicking on the appropriate link. Many online sites run chat room games that allow players to win cash prizes, bingo cards or bingo bonus points.
October 12, 2009
Even though the world is currently experiencing recession, there are still notable persons and families that qualified to be part of the “Rich List”, produced by ‘The Sunday Times’. The names listed are from different industries, but we shall focus on the icons from the online gambling industry that made it.
The owners of the prominent website Bet 365, Peter and Denis Coates, earned the sixth spot on the list due to their joint wealth, amounting to £400 million.
Victor Chandler gained the 13th spot on the list for being “a famous bookmaker in the world.” He manages the Victor Chandler International website. The company was primarily a land-based casino, which his grandfather started. Chandler shares the spot with Mark Shuttleworth, a stakeholder in Thawte Consulting. His company is significant in the online gambling industry since they certify the financial security systems of many reputable online casinos.
Meanwhile, the eminent PartyGaming group had three entries in the list. Russell De Leon and Ruth Parasol, co-owners of the company, had a joint fortune of £700 million. Ruth was a key player in the company’s success since she founded the company as a network of gambling sites in 1997. She later on teamed up with Russell when they wed in 2003. They were recognised as the second placers.
Following them on the list is Anurag Dikshit, another PartyGaming owner with a fortune of £559 million. Landing in the ninth spot of the list is another major stockholder in PartyGaming, Vikrant Bhargava.
The top spot belongs to Peter Cruddas, a security dealer with £1,000 million to boast.
October 09, 2009
Jackpot City, one of the most prominent online casino websites, is managed by a very reputable company—Belle Rock Entertainment. The company has been in the online gambling industry for over ten years already. It was created by the Carmen Media Group Limited, and is based in Gibraltar.
Aside from Jackpot City, Belle Rock Entertainment also operates River Belle, Striking Gold, Lucky Nugget Online Casino, and a few more websites. All websites that Belle Rock Entertainment manages have been granted a Seal of Approval from the eCOGRA. This implies that they have quick payment of winnings. Moreover, they guarantee that their game results are random and fair and that they adhere to the rules and regulations of gambling.
Belle Rock Entertainment makes sure they offer enticing rewards, prizes, and bonuses when you gamble in any of their subsidiary websites.
Whether you are in the mood for Blackjack or Roulette, or whether you are an amateur poker player or expert in craps, they have got you covered!
One interesting feature that Belle Rock Entertainment offers in all their websites is Online Video Poker. They allow players to play with more than one hand at a time every session—to the delight of fanatic gamblers!
With all the exciting features that Bell Rock Entertainment provides, avid gamblers must be grateful to Tim Johnson, Chairman of the Carmen Media Group Limited. He is not a stranger to the gambling arena, as he inherited the wealth of knowledge and experience from his grandfather. He has certainly made his mark as an icon in the industry, having been in charge of the operation of several gambling businesses in the UK. He remains as the leader of the group as they strive to be one of the top-notch companies in the gambling industry.