Gambling News: October 2008

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Paddy Power has announced the coming weekend Money-Back Special, this time for the Match:

Spurs v Liverpool

Sat 1st Nov 5.30pm Live Setanta

If Steven Gerrard or Jamie Carragher score the last goal, Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st /last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast singles on this match.

* Applies to singles placed before kick off only

* Applies to 1st/last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast markets only.

* Own goals do not count.

* Max Refund €300/£200 per customer/bet.

* Applies to win part of each-way goalscorer bets only.

* If either player plays no part in the match the special will revert to if the last goal is scored from outside the box.

* Opta Index decision on goalscorers is final.

* Paddy Power football rules apply.

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Paddy Power has announced the next  Money Back Special, this time for the Match:

Arsenal v Spurs

Weds 29th Oct 8pm Live Sky Sports 1

If Adebayor scores the last goal, Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st /last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast singles on this match.

* Applies to singles placed before kick off only

* Applies to 1st/last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast markets only.

* Own goals do not count.

* Max Refund €300/£200 per customer/bet.

* Applies to win part of each-way goalscorer bets only.

* If Adebayor plays no part in the match the special will revert to if the last goal is scored from outside the box.

* Opta Index decision on goalscorers is final.

* Paddy Power football rules apply.

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There are obvious signs that not only the land-based casinos but also the online casinos are feeling the effects of the current worldwide financial crisis. Many online casino sites have started making their Sign Up Bonus offers more attractive to drive more new players to their sites. Read more ..

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Paddy Power has announced the next  Money Back Special, this time for the Premier League Match:

Chelsea v Liverpool
Sunday 26th Oct 1.30pm Live Sky Sports 1

If Steven Gerrard scores at any time Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st /last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast singles on this match.

* Applies to singles placed before kick off only

* Applies to 1st/last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast markets only.

* Own goals do not count.

* Max Refund €300/£200 per customer/bet.

* Applies to win part of each-way goalscorer bets only.

* If Gerrard plays no part in the match the special will revert to if the last goal is scored from outside the box.

* Opta Index decision on goalscorers is final.

* Paddy Power football rules apply.

The casinos of the English Harbour Casino Group have started on 22nd October The Monster: $100,000 slot tournament for the Halloween-themed slot game, Black Magic! It runs until November 2nd 2008.

Paddy Power announces Code Red! The Champions League Money Back Special for the Champions League Match Day 3:

Man Utd v Celtic Live Tuesday, 21 October, 7.45, ITV1/RTE 2

A Madrid v Liverpool Wednesday, 22 October, 7.45, Sky Sports 2/RTE2

If Wayne Rooney or Robbie Keane scores last, Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st/last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast singles in that match.

* Applies to single bets placed before kick off only.

* Applies to win part of each-way goalscorer bets only.

* Max Refund €300/£200 per customer/bet.

* Own Goals don't count.

* Paddy Power football rules apply.

* If Rooney or Keane play no part in the relevant match, the special will refer to 'if the last goal is scored outside the box' for that match

All Bingo Club, a member of the Jackpot Factoty Group, announced its "Gone Green" campaign.

Results of All Bingo Club's recent online survey conclude that 55% of players are very concerned about the environment and believe immediate action is necessary to avoid catastrophe. A further 27% feel that, while ecological disaster is less imminent, it is still important for everyone to do his or her part to help make the world cleaner and greener.

All Bingo Club's initiatives include a green twist on its welcome bonus: for each new player who joins, All Bingo Club will plant trees to help offset the CO2 emissions of the players' computers. As well, the online bingo club has changed two of its "Bingo Calls" to give them a green touch and offer additional bonus opportunities.

Players are also invited to write on the "Green Wall" to share their thoughts about the environment and offer additional green tips. The Gone Green campaign offers excellent opportunities for players to connect with the All Bingo Club community, with lots of extra bonuses to go around.

It has now become a routine that Microgaming supplies the casinos powered by their casino software with a number of innovative casino games every month. Although most of them are video slots, they also come out with interesting table or video poker games. This month's supply consists of one card game, Multi-hand Perfect Pairs European Blackjack Gold, and three video slots.

Jonny Specter , a 5 Reel, 20 Payline Slot, pays homage to the classic movie of the same name and entertains a video slot player as much as a movie fan with a ghostly wandering Wild, an ectoplasmic Bonus game and a freaky Free Spin Feature with a wild reel, all wrapped in a full color theme with instantly recognizable phantom busting elements, such as a Psycho Kinetic Energy safe, spook zappin' guns, haunted mansions and Jonny's own unique emergency response vehicle.

Bob's Bowling Bonanza is a 5 Reel, 30 paylines video slot that invites you to play the Perfect Game, a bonus feature which when triggered converts each triggering reel to a Bowling Lane where the total number of pins knocked down is multiplied by your triggering bet to create winnings up to 100,000 coins.

And finally in Spike's Nite Out, a 5-Reel, 15-Payline Slot, you will join a group of poker loving canines in their weekly game to bluff your way to winning in a ‘Pick X of Y’ Mystery Prize Bonus Game with a possible 100x Multiplier Feature.

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The Gaming and Leisure Association of Ireland claims that casinos could create up to 3000 jobs if the Irish Government regulates the business which is currently illegal. Read Irish Post.

As far as the Irish Bookmaker Paddy Power is concerned, the US Presidential election is already over. Their comment:"Perhaps it was the fluffing of the economic crisis, but for whatever reason, the race to be Next US President is slipping away from John McCain. We're certain Senator Obama will become President Obama so we're paying out over €1,000,000 on him to win the election. Applies to bets placed before Thursday 3.30am. We're still offering odds on the US election. If you're convinced he will win, why not give our Handicap Betting your vote?." The current odds are:

Barack Obama 1 - 9

John McCain 5 - 1

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The leading online casino group, Jackpot Factory, announced in their yesterday's press release the three winners of the $100,00 semi-final contest of their 500,000 World Series of Slots (WSOS) whose $200,000 Grand Final is scheduled for Nov. 7-10.

Here is what the three winners of the semi-final tournament told in their interviews with the Jackpot Factory representatives:

The winner of the $50,000 first prize, the Finnish player Petteri V., a member of All Jackpots Casino since 2003, said, when he was asked about his reaction to the win, "It felt unreal. I couldn't believe it. Almost still can't." Petteri looks forward to buying a new car with his winnings, setting aside some money for savings, and enjoying the rest on poker and more slot tournaments.

Paula J. who won the second place and $10,000 commented:""With only two pushes left on our last 'continue (play),' we were in 126th place when we hit free spins and got a 404,100 point push to put us in to second place." "It was

awesome!" Paula added.

Third place prize winner, Andreas H., held the first place position for two hours, but was "excited and content" with his $5,000 prize. Andreas, who hails from Norway, joined All Jackpots Casino at the end of August after seeing a generous bonus offer at a Norwegian casino portal.

On November 4, America picks a new president. The Republican Party candidate is John McCain, the, Senator from Arizona as its nominee; the Democratic Party has chosen Barack Obama, Senator from Illinois, as its nominee.

The 2008 election is the first time in U.S. history that two sitting senators will run against each other for president, and because it is the first time an African American is a presidential nominee for a major party with African American candidate Barack Obama, who is of mixed African and Caucasian parentage.

The eventual winning ticket is very likely to have a historic context, as either the first African American will be elected President along with the first Roman Catholic as Vice President or the oldest President (McCain is 72 years old) will be elected with the first woman Vice President.

Ladbrokes are running a market on the eventual winner! If you wish to bet on who will be the next president of the mightiest nation of the world. click here.

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WagerWorks, one of the leading providers of online software games, announced to day in a press release that major online gaming operator 888 (Casino-On-Net) will be adding some of WagerWorks most successful and popular brands to its game portfolio. Initially, they have selected the four games: Cleopatra®, Monopoly with Pass "Go" Bonus, Cluedo and Wheel of Fortune® Hollywood Edition. Read the press release.

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Read Spiegel Online's Interview with NOBEL LAUREATE MUHAMMAD YUNUS

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All Slots Online Casino announced in a press release that the semi-final events of their $100,000 online slots tournament is scheduled to take place at the Casino this weekend, October 2nd - 4th. $100,000 in prizes will be divided among the top 200 winners, including a $50,000 prize for the first place winner, $10,000 for second place and $5,000 for third. Read more ..

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More and more online casino sites are opening up to players who want to play online casino games in Spanish language with Spanish-speaking customer support, like e.g. the All Jackpots Casino, the Golden Tiger Casino, 21 Magic Casino or, in the very near future, Slotland, which is known for offering interesting new games, also on mobile. Read also the article in Online Casino News.