Gambling News: September 2008

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Launched in early 2004, as an addition to the successful online betting storefront, Paddy Power Casino has grown successfully to secure a healthy market share position within the competitive casino gambling industry. Now the flash casino site has been given a new look. In a press release it is said that the "new site redesign has been meticulously researched, it considers customer usability as paramount, while still maintaining the recognizable and valued Paddy Power brand." The new features of the site are, as mentioned in the press release,

• Easier navigation
• Improved banking features
• New direct casino withdrawal feature
• More payment options
• A new tips and strategy section
• Better visibility on exciting promotions

The casino is powered by WagerWorks, a subsidiary of IGT (International Game Technology) and an industry leader in developing online casino software solutions.

The casino is currently offering over 70 popular flash games, including such featured games as

• MegaJackpots® Progressive Jackpot featuring Monopoly with Pass Go Bonus™
• Cluedo with Free Spin Mystery Bonus™ slots
• Elvis Multi-Strike 60-payline slot
• Cleopatra 20-payline and free spins bonus featured slot.
• Double Bonus Spin Roulette – Players Suite.
• Blackjack with Hot Streak Bonus
• Texas Holdem Bonus – Players Suite.

The Red Flush Casino, powered by the mighty Microgaming software, is a relatively new player in the huge online casino market, but has already established itself as a user-friendly and attractive domain for online gamblers. It has now added to its array of attractive and innovative promotions the offer of 1 hour free play with $500 casino credit. Winnings up to $200 above $500 can be transferred to the Real account after depositing $50. Click here for more info on Red Flush Casino.

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Yesterday, the Mayor of Munich inaugurated the world's most famous beer festival, the annual 16 day festival of 'Oktoberfest' with the traditional proclamation in Bavarian dialect: "O'zapft is !", meaning the beer has been tapped. The Oktoberfest will attract in 16 days around six million people from all corners of the world to Munich, the Capital of Bavaria, to drink an incredible 1.2 million gallons of beer. 'Oktoberfestbiers', traditionally brewed in March and allowed to ferment slowly during the summer months, have been served at the event since 1810.

For those who will not be lucky enough to make the trip to Germany and join in the lederhosen-clad festivities, there is a new Microgaming slot called Quest for Beer, a 5 reel, 25 payline video slot game with a maximum jackpot of 2,500 coins, allowing players to wager anything from $0.01 to $125 per spin. The Beer Tankard symbol is the wild symbol that substitutes for all symbols except Scattered Beer Wench symbol to complete a winning combination and double its prize. It also triggers 10 Free Spins when it appears on the reels 2, 3 and 4 at the same time.

And if 3 or more Scattered Beer Wench symbols appear, the Axe Throwing Feature is activated. You are given 3 Axes to throw. To win a prize, you must hit with an axe one of the 5 kegs shown to  fill up the Beer Tankard underneath.

You will feel like "auf die Wiesn", which is the popular Bavarian expression for : On the Oktoberfest ground.

Belle Rock Entertainment casinos are running a Freeroll tournament this weekend which will support the Cause and Effect foundation raising funds and awareness for Breast Cancer. 100% of the money they raise will go into Research and Support for Breast Cancer and will be facilitated by the Cause and Effect foundation. The more players in the tourney, the more they donate to the charity! Each player can earn a share of $250 and contribute to a worthy cause, for Free! To start playing, proceed as follows:

• Login with a Real Account Number at any of the casinos: Lucky Nugget, JackpotCity, River Belle or Gaming Club.
• Go to the tournaments section and select the "Free Charity Tourney - Breast Cancer".
• Register an alias if they have not already done so,
• Start playing for a good cause.
• Registration has already opened and the tournament starts today at 13:00 (GMT+2) and ends on Sunday, 21 September 2008 at 13:00 (GMT+2).
• The total prize pool is $250. Entry is Free and re-buys are set at $2. For every player that registers and plays in the tourney, Belle Rock Entertainment will contribute $0,50c towards the charity.

Click here to read the game demographics at the Belle Rock Entertainment this month so far.

They also have interesting offers running up to the end of the month:

• A Cruise in the Mediterranean for 50 Winners and their Partners
• $50,000 in lucky prize draws on board the Jackpot Cruise
• An additional $50,000 in prizes during the promotional period.

A few details of the life on board the Jackpot Cruise:

• A casino on deck four with card tables, roulette wheels and slot machines
• Themed bars and lounges, as well as restaurants, a theatre and nightclubs
• Also a miniature golf course, ice-skating rink, sports courts and spa

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The GRAND FINAL of the Crazy Vegas Reel Cruise Slots Tournament is on the 17th September. Over $200K in prizes to be won, including a luxury cruise and a Porsche Boxter.

WagerWorks announced in a press release on 15 September 2008 the integration of the UK division of WagerWorks into IGT-UK.

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Sylvia P. Canada, was at home playing at the Joyland Casino. She was at first playing Keno using her late dad's favourite lottery numbers. Then she switched over to Beach Life Jackpot and won $4,188,719.98 on her first game. Read here her interview with Joyland Casino.

eCOGRA announced today in a press release that Fortune Affiliates has received as the first igaming affiliate program the "Affiliate Trust Seal". While eCOGRA's Safe and Fair Seal identifies the most reputable online casinos and poker rooms, this new seal recognises "affiliate operators that observe the same standards of fairness and excellence.". The seal was awarded to Fortune Affiliates after thorough audit and on-site inspection.

“We are extremely honoured to receive the very first Affiliate Trust Seal,” said a spokesman for Fortune Affiliates. “The process was a tough one, but as our Affiliates have always known, we have always held ourselves to very high standards.”

Fortune Affiliates, which manages several thousands of marketers of the Fortune Lounge group of casino, poker and bingo rooms, was chosen by eCOGRA to take part in a pilot project during one year of study and standards development. During this period a set of generally accepted principles (eGAPs) for online casino and poker room affiliates underwent an extensive on-site audit and inspection at Fortune Affiliates.

Microgaming is without doubt the most prolific and innovative producer of casino games. They supply in average 3 games per month to the casinos powered by their software. Their September contingent consists of two multiple line and multiple coin video slots - First Past the Post and Sir Winsalot and one multi-level video poker game, Deuces Wild Level Up Poker.

The theme of First Past the Post is horse racing. This 5-Reel, 25-Payline slot will take you to a horse racing event where if you choose the right horse in the bonus game, ‘Pick and Win’ Free Spins with Multiplier Feature – up to 30 Free Spins and 4x Multiplier - will soar your fortune.

In Sir Winsalot, a 5-Reel, 20-Payline Slot, you will indulge in a medieval feast of dinings where Free Spins with Multiplier and ‘Pick X or Y’ Bonus Game will make your feast profitable.

Deuces Wild Level Up Poker is the second of a series of advanced video poker where you progress from one level to the next. When you are dealt a Free Ride card, you automatically advance to the next level. There are 4 levels to climb and a random Gamble Feature can award up to 3,200.

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eCOGRA announced today in a press release that three major gaming sites of PartyGaming, the world's leading listed online gaming company, have passed the stringent eCOGRA accreditation. These sites are: PartyCasino.com, PartyPoker.com and EmpirePoker.com. They have been awarded the revocable “Safe and Fair” seal by eCOGRA's independent directors. This seal certifies that the three gaming sites meet the required standards for responsible gambling, player protection, management and fiscal integrity and operational best practice.

Playboy Poker is Running a Strip Poker Tournament

Playboy Poker is running from now up to the 19th October 2008 a Strip Poker tournament where the finalists can win £3000 in a televised event, surrounded by stripping Playboy bunnies. The event will take place early November in London (UK) with 2 tables of 6 leading to a final table. Each Player will draw a girl at random from a hat as their "Lucky Bunny Partner". The girl will be able to see the card of the player, but won't have any say in what the player decides to play. And, only the girl will strip, not the player. To qualify for the event, one must be a PlayboyGaming Player and become one of the top 12 MPP positioned players. He must enter the bonus code STRIP into the Cashier. Only MPPs gained AFTER that will count towards the leader board.

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