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Tomb Raider - The Secret of the Sword was one of the most ambitious video slots at the time when it was released, and still ranks high as one of the most popular ones on the Internet. The 5 reel 30 pay-line multi-faceted package set new standards in graphics, action and jackpots, keeping players for hours at their computers for the chance to hit major rewards through a variety of free spins, bonuses, wild and scatter awards and free games. The conceit is simply to join Lara Croft on an international quest for big rewards as she hunts for the Secret of the Sword, much like the original movie starring Angelina Jolie, with quite astonishing results. Where to play The following Microgaming online casinos feature the game: River Belle Lucky Nugget Jackpot City Gaming Club King Neptune
Jamie Gold is no stranger to the Poker world. As the 2006 WSOP champion his name is synonymous with success. Now he has signed up with Aced.com and he's making waves once again. Aced poker pro Gold has recently signed an exclusive deal with Aced.com and now sports the title of the official sponsored pro for Aced Poker. Among his many notable achievements are his $12 million win following his victory over Paul Wasicka in the largest WSOP tournament ever in 2006. Gold triumphed in a field of some 8,773 poker players. But it's his work with charity that sets him apart from the rest - he has raised $110 million for charitable causes. New venture The buzz around Gold's appointment is sure to herald healthy promotional deals with Aced. The Merge Network established Aced in the summer of 2008 and whilst it's still in its infancy, Aced Poker is already making waves. Already they're offering a 100% matching bonus up to $500 for first deposits. Driving traffic The Merge Gaming Network ranks in the top-20 sites for cash-game traffic. With hundreds of players on a daily basis the tables are turning in their favor. Aced poker room manager, Brandon Berndt, believes Jamie Gold's appointment and participation will energize the poker site and bring tremendous creativity and traffic to the brand. In the high-stakes sector of poker plays, the inclusion of Jamie Gold will build a sound platform. His celebrity status, based on television shows and interviews, big cash winnings and his charitable work are sure-fire ways to enthuse Aced poker players. At present Aced poker room offers Texas Hold'em, Draw Poker, Stud, Omaha and Razz.
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Casino State, the new book by professors Klassen and Cosgrave details the contribution of online gambling tax revenue to government coffers alongside its social effects. The book takes aim at the concept of Canada being a Casino State - one where the government has a large part in running and maintaining online gambling enterprises. The authors are of the opinion that while online gambling should be regulated in such a way as for the state to generate much-needed revenue, there is a need to patrol the arena. Underage gambling may present itself as an issue with easily accessible websites. To this end, the authors endeavor to suggest firmer control mechanisms to root out any unnecessary ill-effects - thus pacifying the critics. Professor nails it Dr. Jim Cosgrave - a co-author of the book, described the ‘unprecedented explosion' of legalized gambling, particularly in the form of casinos and electronic gaming. This certainly rings true. There is a need for debate in the arena of social consequences especially when so much good can come out of online gambling such as tax revenue, corporate social responsibility programs and employment creation.
Parlay Entertainment, one of the world's leading providers of Internet and television bingo software, has announced it is expanding its ParlayGames Suite as part of the release of its Parlay5 Software platform. The Canadian-based company will make its side games available in its MiniGame format, allowing players to play some of the most popular Parlay games within their bingo game window. The MiniGame feature has been designed for plug and play operation, allowing the introduction of new MiniGames subject to availability. Parlay Entertainment has also announced the expansion of its joint solutions portfolio with Orbis Technology by adding six new Orbis 20-line slot games. These games have also been integrated into the Parlay5 back-office system through Parlay's open FOG-compatible platform. Finally, Parlay has also released a new 80-ball bingo game and new suite of pari-mutuel slot games. According to the company, the new suite will allow players to compete with each other while interacting with each other at the same time. Perry Malone, CEO and co-founder of Parlay, said, "We have introduced significant new capabilities, features and content to the ParlayGames platform. Parlay is rolling out a breadth and variety of games to our customers that is unmatched in the industry." Parlay Entertainment was the first company in the world to offer a commercial Internet product. Many of the Web's most popular bingo sites run on Parlay Entertainment software, including Yahoo Bingo, MSN Bingo and AOL Bingo.
GoDaddy.Com, one of the industry leaders in websites and domain names, has been announced as the leading sponsor in the fifth season of NBC's annual National Heads-Up Poker Championship. The championship, which was the first to be televised on a major U.S. broadcast network and the first to be produced by a television network, runs from March 6 to 8 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Sixty four players will compete for a total prize pool of $1.5 million. GoDaddy CEO and founder Bob Parsons said his company sponsors only the most exciting events. "The popularity of poker has grown thanks in large part to television and the Internet...NBC and Caesars Palace are assembling a top-notch tournament with world-class players and I look forward to seeing some great action," he said. Some of the biggest names in poker will be competing, led by three-time National Heads-Up Poker Championship finalist and 2008 winner Chris Ferguson of the United States. Ferguson will be defending his championship status against such opponents as Dane Peter Eastgate, winner of the 2008 World Series of Poker Main Event, and poker legend Doyle "Dolly" Brunson. GoDaddy.com, one of the world's largest sources for domain names, is fronted by a large banner of IndyCar star Danica Patrick, who has appeared on two advertisements for the website during the Super Bowl on February 1. Founded in 1997, GoDaddy has grown to include around 30 million domain names.
Lucien Barriere Hotels and Casinos is set to launch the world's first "truly 3D" online casino at its website LeCroupier.com, to be based on its real-life casino in the northern France coastal city of Deauville. "Whatever players find in the casino in Deauville, the will find in LeCroupier.com," the company said in a statement. "LeCroupier.com is set to provide a brand new way to play online. "Whether players are looking for a little entertainment or genuine 3D casino gaming, they will find it at LeCroupier.com - creating their own virtual characters from a series of life-like avatars in a 'dressing room' area. Using their avatar players will then be able to look around the casino, talk to other players while at the tables and play a few games of roulette and blackjack or even try their luck on the slots." The online casino will be based completely on its land-based equivalent, which is home to the PokerStars.net European Poker Tour event. The site is expected to open for business in March. Previews, including a trailer, a video on the making of the characters and an explanation on the 3D process, are all available already at LeCroupier.com. LeCroupier is also offering interested applicants the chance to be a part of the Beta testing process.
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A new study has found that the human brain is switched on for gambling, with the feeling of almost winning enhancing the motivation to continue gambling. The report, published by Cell Press in the science journal Neuron, shows that the experience of almost winning leads to significant levels of win-related circuitry within the brain. Previous research has also shown that near-misses can encourage gamblers to continue playing, although this study is new in that it looks specifically at the human brain for answers on what causes some people to gamble. "We devised a series of experiments to elicit near-miss and control phenomena in the laboratory and used functional magnetic resonance imaging to explore the brain mechanisms underlying those cognitive distortions," said one of the study's authors, Dr. Luke Clark of Cambridge University's Behavioral and Clinical Neuroscience Institute. The study found that although near-misses were rated by subjects as more unpleasant than full-misses, they also increased the desire of players to continue the game. "Gamblers often interpret near-misses as special events, which encourage them to continue to gamble. Our findings show that the brain responds to near-misses as if a win has been delivered, even though the result is technically a loss," Dr. Clark said. The research was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and Responsibility in Gambling Trust, and the MRC - Wellcome Trust Behavioural and Clinical Neuroscience Institute.
President Barack Obama is an exciting public figure, and watched closely by his nation and the entire world. Having promoted and passed legislation of monolithic proportions (see $787 billion economic stimulus plan), one can only ask What will he do next? Many in the gambling world hope that the poker loving president will turn his sights on the greatly contested Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, or UIGEA, in the hopes of stimulating the nation's economy. This potential fantasy was reinforced by a sobering update this month as Obama's home state of Illinois announced that they might be turning to a form of online gambling to bolster their regional revenue. In fact, it was State Senate President John Cullerton who informed the public of his intention to expand the state lottery by selling tickets online, which is a form of internet gambling allowed by the UIGEA. Still, the move won't be lost on the president, and seeing as his poker-face is better than any president in living memory, we might all soon be surprised by the repealing of the stringent Internet gambling legislation.
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