New Wager Works’ Release – “Triple Fortune Dragon”

A new game has been launched by Wager Works. It’s called “Triple Fortune Dragon” – this name should ring a bell for people who like slots in land-based casinos. “Triple Fortune Dragon” is a hybrid slot game. The first creator of the game was IGT, Wager Works’ parent company.

The new game is not a typical slot game, because it uses MultiWay betting system. With a $0.25 wager, you have 243 different ways of winning. This new way of making place bets surely will attract a lot of players.
In the new type of slot with a max jackpot of Ł250,000, you wager on different reel combinations. Since it has the 3 x 5 reel configuration, max. 125 credits can be wagered at one time. As for other elements, they actually don’t differ from standard American casino video slot. Read the rest of this entry

The Outcome of UltimateBet Online Poker Inquiry

Kahnawake Gaming Commission in its official statement announced that the inquiry into the cheating scandal at Tokwiro Enterprises’ Absolute Poker and Ultimate Bet online poker rooms has been concluded. Thanks to Frank Catania (former New Jersey Gaming Commissioner) matters which have been intriguing the public for some time, like the names of the main perpetrators, have been explained.

The cheating activities lasted for about 3 years and took $60 million. The public was greatly interested in the names of the fraudsters. At the beginning of the scandal, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission didn’t want to divulge the names of the culprits, weaseling out by using the “former employee” phrase.

The outcome of the investigation couldn’t be more surprising. It turned out that behind the fraud there was no one else than the OWNER of the Ultimate Bet, (and World Series Poker champion) Russ Hamilton. Obviously, Hamilton is not the only fraudster. Nevertheless, he is considered to have been the brains behind the whole cheating scandal. The fact that he was named “chief perpetrator” doesn’t leave any doubts. Read the rest of this entry

Legal Action Against Boss Media Withdrawn

If you follow our articles then probably you have read the one published in August concerning the legal proceeding brought upon Swedish online gambling software developer, Boss Media, by Poker Trillion. Well, probably that will surprise you- claims have been withdrawn. What’s more, a short message was posted at the Poker Trillion website which clearly stated that all claims have been withdrawn and that legal dispute has come to an end.

That is of course quite mysterious for all those who were following the case. Both sides seemed to have really strong arguments against each other and the sudden stop in fight is at least surprising.

The first good reason that may somehow explain why Poker Trillion pulled their case is that they did not have good evidences that could support their accusations. But that doesn’t convince me at all. In fact, Poker Trillion has been quite effective in their effort to make Boss Media pay up, so to speak. It managed to secure a judgment from the First hall Civil Court, Malta that would successfully allow Malta to seize Boss Media’s gaming servers and take down their budding online poker network and online casino licensees. Read the rest of this entry

“First Past the Post” available at Casino Classic

If you keep track with the latest releases by Microgaming, there’s a great probability you have already heard about their latest collection of games including the video slot “First Past the Post”. It is a twenty-five payline game offering up to $10,000 in winnings just on its quadruple gamble feature alone. That is of course the good news and those who are waiting to play this particular Microgaming release must be very excited about it. Yet, some will need to wait patiently. “First Past the Post” isn’t available at every Microgaming online casino licensee yet. Why? Well, it’s not as simple as you may suppose. In fact, everything depends on the licensing agreement Microgaming has with its casino operators. There’s also another thing. Operator decides when to get the new video slot added to its portfolio of downloadable games or Flash platform (if the game also has a Flash version).

That’s just the way it is and seems like it is not going to change quickly. Everything is ruled by certain procedures and of course it’s absolutely right. Yet, on the other hand, it simply means that you won’t find the same number of games at every Microgaming powered online casino (or any other software powered casino for that matter).

What can be stated for sure is that you will find the largest selection of games exactly at the casinos powered by Microgaming. Still, for some it is not the most important thing ( this issue will be discussed in another article). Read the rest of this entry

New Free Roll Tournaments offered by Rich Reel Casino

Undoubtedly, any slot lover knows something about slots tournaments. They became extremely popular and these days, just about every online casino has them in their offer. Players simply love it. Whether it is weekend tournament or weekday free roll, they evoke much excitement and the interest in them is definitely not going to fall in nearest future.

The only problem that players may face is which online tournament to choose. Of course there are many. Yet, not all of them are worth your time and money. So how to make sure, which is? Well, it’s not possible to say that one particular tournament is absolutely the best. However, there is a number of tournament schedules that definitely deserve special attention. If you want to make the right choice, we encourage you to visit Online Casino Suite Slots Page. Here you will find the most recent tournament offerings at the best online casinos. Our job is to search for those casinos which we can wholeheartedly recommend and therefore, we feel we do the right thing including them in our page. Recently we decided to add Rich Reels Casino. Read the rest of this entry

Cryptologic gets back on the surface at EiG 2008

It can’t be denied that Cryptologic- online casino software developer is being facing certain consequences that came with U.S. Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). Well, in such situation any business would start considering new marketing methods. Cryptologic decided to use the opportunity connected with the European iGaming Congress and Expo (EiG). Frankly speaking, Cryptologic’s presence at expos has been let’s say “less intense” over the last couple of years. That’s why it is being welcomed with open arms by the organizers of the event.

Cryptologic CEO, Brian Hadfield is scheduled to attend a panel conference at the expo titled, “The Software Suppliers Speak”. Interesting topics are expected to be touched. Well, undoubtedly these are online casino software developers (Cryptologic being amongst them) who have much to say about gaming industry.

Cryptologic will serve as a featured sponsor of the expo, which is quite possibly one of the most important in the gaming industry.

Now, that European betting market is growing very fast, EiG can give a chance for development to online casino operators, software developers, affiliates, marketers and tech companies. Read the rest of this entry

Will Investment Banking in Online Poker become popular?

No risk, no money. Do you agree with this statement? Well, to most of us it seems to be obvious that whatever profits we want to gain they are usually adequate to the effort, time, or money we invest into our action. This rule could be perfectly applied to Poker game.

True, you can be careful when betting and start from low stake game. Yet, if I’m supposed to be honest, you can only expect big win if you put big money- that’s the truth.

Let’s say that somewhere in your wildest dreams you have been thinking about big bucks, yet you become completely paralyzed just imagining the money you may lose. What then? Nothing, you may think- no chance for profits. Well, here you are wrong. However unbelievable it may sound, now you can play with someone else’s money, and you would never have to put any of your own money at risk. Impossible? Just keep on reading to find who is right. Read the rest of this entry

UIGEA examined by EU Delegation

Online Gambling has always been a source of controversial views and opinions. There have always been two sides- for and against fighting with each other. Yet, recently, things have gone really far…

UIGEA attacked and the reaction was obvious.

All of those who treat online gambling as an important part of their lives will not sit still doing nothing and watching as the UIGEA discriminately places financial hardships on other countries and continues violate the World Trade Organization’s General Agreement on Trade and Services.

Congressman Barney Frank successfully got the markup on a bill that seeks to clarify the UIGEA. Yet, actually nothing else has been done that could potentially overturn the UIGEA and/or replace it with some valid regulatory legislation.

Much depends on the results of European Union delegation visit.
Headed by E.U trade official and head of the Dispute Settlement Office at the \European Commision, M.Jean-Francois Brakeland, an EU delegation met with the U.S Congress and members of the executive branch to investigate allegations that the U.S is breaching international treaties and World Trade Organization trade laws by implementing the UIGEA. Read the rest of this entry

“Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” online slot hits

I’ve no idea what are your feelings about Microgaming, but I experience a nice sensation of being constantly surprised by their releases. It seems like there’s no end to the new online casino games coming out at Microgaming. Many haven’t yet tried their recent releases- two new video slots, “First Past the Post” and “Sir Winsalot”, as well as a new video poker game. They probably thought “We have time”. To their surprise, Microgaming has announced the launching of three no-download Flash casino games. This is of course one of these situations when “the more the better” theory works. Players expect with the greatest excitement to play their new Flash online video slots- “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure”. Actually, the title should be well known to anybody who is old enough to gamble at an online casino. For those unfamiliar, we would like t explain that “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” is an exhilarating cult comedy feature film from 1989. Read the rest of this entry

A new partnership between Cryptologic and Ethoca Limited

Cryptologic is a leader company when it comes to online gambling security. It has its home in Dublin. Along with Microgaming it was one of the pioneering software developers in the nineties.

Did you know that it was Cryptlogic who introduced security protocols which are still used by the Web’s top online casinos?

A good company who cares about their customers is always up to date with the newest solutions. And that exactly what could be said about Cryptologic. In order to ensure the players even more secure gaming experience, it recently announced a partnership with Ethoca Limited- a large global community equipped with an excellent tools of fraud prevention.

In reality it means that being a customer of any Cryptologic online casino licensees you can expect even safer use of credit card or other payment methods. Read the rest of this entry