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Four years ago, Wild Jack Mobile Casino was born. Indeed the October 26, 2005 launch could not have been timed better - the market conditions were ripe for the introduction of a quality mobile gaming operator. Wild Jacks got a solid foothold in the market and has grown from strength to strength ever since. Major achievements to date The rapid pace of technological development in mobile gaming has meant that a dynamic approach, top-tier gaming software and only the most innovative operators will be able to sustain themselves. Since inception, Wild Jack Mobile Casino was able to start off with 7 A-grade games which were compatible with some 100 mobile phones. Today however, Wild Jack offers 17 games supported by over 1,600 mobile gaming devices. But that's not all because Wild Jack was the first mobile casino to offer a million-pound progressive jackpot in the world famous Major Millions game. And they brokered a deal with Vodafone UK to buy credits via the player's person mobile phone bill. Who's won what with Wild Jack Mobile Gaming? The mobile casino operator has had the fortune of a flurry of big winners in recent times. The following lucky 7 players have managed to make Wild Jack Mobile Gaming's 4th birthday that much brighter: Colin B. won 3 payouts of £20,000 each playing Jacks or Better Video Poker Warren S. won £20,000 playing Jacks or Better Video Poker Jason H. won $7,137 playing Thunderstruck Dorothy H. won £7,687.50 playing Tomb Raider Phil A. won £10,112.50 playing Tomb Raider Emma M. won £5,000 on Scratch Card. David C. won £5,000 on Pub Fruity.
Fans of Chile's online lottery games will be thrilled that state lottery operator, Lotería de Concepcíon, has clinched a 7-year contract with leading gaming systems provider Intralot. Intralot creates and markets cutting-edge gaming content and sports betting technology to lotteries in 50 countries. The Greek company already jointly services Chile's second lottery provider, Polla Chilena de Beneficencia. Impact on Players Internet casinos are banned in Chile, therefore internet lottery games are the only legal option for online betters. For these players, the Intralot deal means superior graphics and plenty of fresh gaming choices from Lotería de Concepcíon. The site caters to Spanish-speaking clientèle and offers a variety of lottery games such as Kino, Raspes and Boleto. As for Chile's online gambling enthusiasts, they'll probably continue visiting foreign internet casinos, just as they have done before now. Online Gambling in Chile Chile enjoys a thriving land-based casino industry frequented by tourists and increasingly by locals too. In fact, Chilean casino customers are now spending more money than ever before, indicating probable demand for online casinos should they ever be legalized. For now, the state-approved lotteries, both of which sponsor social causes, dominate Chile's internet betting market. Both operators try to cater for customers who want more than just random lottery number selection. Polla Chilena de Beneficencia, for example, offers sports forecast betting, allowing punters to test their sports knowledge by filling out online lottery cards predicting the results of tennis, football and Formula 1. The Future If online gambling in Chile is ever to enjoy the freedom and success of the land-based industry, it appears a long way off. Intralot and Lotería de Concepcíon will, however, seek further opportunities in Chile and throughout Central and South America - it'll be interesting to see what they come up with.
If you haven't yet tried your hand at casino gambling on your mobile phone, there's now a better reason than ever to take the plunge. Mobile casino portal operator Cellectivity has just added top-notch mobile casino, JackpotCity Mobile, to its service. The move brings to 12 the number of mobile casinos now featured on Cellectivity's mobile casino gaming portal.Benefits for Mobile GamblersCellectivity's promotional casino portal is a UK-based service for all Britain's major mobile phone networks. The service empowers you to make discerning mobile gambling choices by browsing a selection of the best competing mobile casinos in the business, now including JackpotCity Mobile Casino. Why not work your way through the whole lot? Cellectivity's cutting-edge gaming applications and content will keep your interest piqued.JackpotCity Mobile CasinoThere's no doubt that JackpotCity has made a smart move in signing up with Cellectivity, thereby making its attractive mobile casino games, tempting monthly promotions and reliable customer service even more accessible to its many loyal clients. Even before the Cellectivity deal, however, JackpotCity was already setting standards in the mobile casino market. JackpotCity Mobile boasts 16 mobile phone games, including slots, video poker, blackjack and roulette - all played for real money via secure, mobile phone-compatible money transfer technology. JackpotCity has clients from all around the world and takes their satisfaction seriously, which is why the mobile casino is currently developing a multilingual service. You can also run a quick check online to make sure that your mobile handset and your local network, whatever country you're in, is compatible with JackpotCity's free-to-download casino software. Whether you're a mobile casino novice or an experienced player, JackpotCity Mobile Casino is clearly worth checking out - and the beauty of it is that you can play any time, any place, on your mobile.
US District Judge Carol E. Jackson stood firm when delivering a 51 month sentence to BetOnSports Plc founder Gary S. Kaplan recently. Kaplan was arraigned into Federal custody after overwhelming evidence was found linking him and 11 other people with conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Kaplan's company forfeited some $43.7 million. Violation of US Law Two of the accused are still at large while nine others have pleaded guilty to the charges. BetOnSports Plc proved to be a financial success while it was up and running. It took in some $1.25 billion in 2004 with all but 2% of its revenues coming from the USA. After Kaplan pleaded guilty to the charges, his sentence was handed to him - from 41 to 51 months behind bars. He was at large in the Dominican Republican for nine months before being apprehended. Until that point, Kaplan had served 31 months in jail. His defense lawyer, Mr. Flood argued in favor of less punitive measures - citing that in 90% of similar cases other defendants received "a sentence of probation or a fine." US Prosecution Attorney Steven Holtshouser, argued that the nature of the crimes were so severe that Kaplan deserved a harsh sentence. The prosecution was not impressed with the manner in which Kaplan tried to hide his assets from the US Government. Kaplan's arrest in 2007 Judge Jackson was particularly disappointed with Kaplan's flagrant violations of the law. When Kaplan was finally arrested in 2007, he had currency from Venezuela, Argentina, Switzerland, Israel and other countries in his possession. Several of his family members have also since been sentenced.
Mega Fortune reached the giant jackpot fast. Real fast. Perhaps not as fast as you can say "Giant Jackpot", but faster than you can count to 4,000,000! Net Entertainment's Mega Fortune, a glitzy 5-reel, 25-line video slot, was hit for 4 million euros by a Swedish player. The jackpot was last hit only 4 months ago, signifying a fast climb to such record highs. The player was playing on Casino Euro, a network that pools the jackpots from other Net Entertainment casinos in real time - what is referred to in the online gambling world as progressive jackpots. The Managing Director of Net Entertainment Malta, Björn Krantz, said: "It's delightful to see how quickly these pooled jackpots can accumulate to such high payout levels." The short period of time was also the focus of Betsson Malta's CEO, Magnus Silfverberg, who said: "Being part of a linked jackpot network is of great value as it ensures that the jackpot grows to large amounts in a short period of time." Mega Fortune drops back to its opening jackpot totals, but not for long, as we can expect from the fast-climber. Meanwhile, check out other top progressive jackpots and play for millions!
Credit cards are quite the popular payment solution for many online gamblers at online casinos. Payments via Visa, MasterCard and Discover are among the top payment methods at many casinos and in many countries. Apparently, there is one more credit card that often falls under the radar, and it's not because it is small or any less popular. It is American Express. Some online casinos (see Rome Casino for example) allow players to make deposits via AmEx cards. American Express cards celebrated 50 years in 2008. The card operates in 130 countries worldwide. Why not online casinos? Moreover, use of AmEx cards grants their users free miles for flying, which often helps them decide to use AmEx over any other card, visa or other. Online casinos too have enjoyed the effect of this. The above mentioned Rome Casino reports an increase in players as more American Express card holders appreciate the option offered by the casino and join for that reason too. It goes to show that players have their preferences and online casinos who respect those preferences - in this case a certain payment method or other - don't go unnoticed. We are here to help you notice these casinos which accept American Express.
November 9, 1989 will forever be remembered as the historic date that the Berlin Wall finally came down; triggering the reunification of a country and the re-union a people divided. A Time for Reflection The event seemed to symbolize a shift in policy and a feeling of hope and reconciliation permeated throughout Europe. Today is the twentieth anniversary of this momentous occasion and would serve well as a time of reflection. National Monopolies We have a European Community which aims to develop free trade throughout the EU but questions are increasingly being asked by the gambling industry as to why there is free trade for the majority of industries and yet many countries still operate national betting monopolies. An End to Disparity? Industry pressure groups are lobbying for a better deal for punters. They look forward to the day that every European country can provide access to safe, registered casinos that operate outside of claustrophobic monopolies. They aim to instigate trade across borders; giving customers a choice of casinos, along with all the benefits that come with competition. Most of all they want equity: an end to disparity. They want life injected into a corrupt, stale system which bears no resemblance to the arrangements in place for other industries. Right2Bet Lobby across Europe On the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, organizations such as Right2Bet are using the occasion to highlight the inequalities that still exist across Europe. They have set up an informative website that includes an online petition for freedom of trade for the gambling industry. To date they have secured over 10,750 signatures. With the most famous physical barrier to European freedom now in pieces, lobbyists are arguing that the time is right to tear down the virtual barriers that still block free European gambling.
Following weeks of political scandal, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is determined to ban online gambling in the EU-member state. The new legislation will outlaw all gambling that takes place outside land-based casinos, including online gambling, while imposing higher taxes on legal gambling operators. The first draft of the proposed reform will be ready in two weeks time. A Ban With A Twist Internet gamblers may shrug off yet another crack down on their favorite past time, given that numerous countries have imposed heavy restrictions on internet gaming since its inception. The Polish prohibition, however, is no typical gaming ban - it comes in the wake of a gambling scandal that's already cost the Polish prime minister the backbone of his government. Operation Blackjack Four senior Polish officials have been forced to resign in recent weeks on suspicion of letting gaming industry lobbyists exert inappropriate influence on political decisions. One of the newly unemployed politicians is Miroslaw Drzewiecki, the former Minister for Sport. His name featured on documentation published as part of "Operation Blackjack" - the investigation into the alleged corruption. The incriminated minister for justice and the deputy prime minister also handed in their resignation letters. Reaction Speculation is rife that Poland needs extra tax from land-based casinos to finance its joint hosting of the 2012 European Championship. Critics argue that taxing a regulated online gaming industry would achieve the same revenue, but that the legalization route doesn't suit Prime Minister Tusk, who's now making a last ditch attempt to regain public confidence in his government: "...my colleagues and I want to do everything to convince Poles and also our opponents about our impartiality." Tusk was quoted as saying by iGamingBusiness. Could it be that Poland's internet gaming industry has fallen victim to petty inter-party rivalries? Visit Online Casino Reports Poland for a list of Polish online casinos.
Earlier today, Joseph Cada, at just 21 years of age, became the youngest poker player ever to win the Main Event of the World Series of Poker (WSOP). However, the $8.5 million in prize money that Cada ultimately took home didn't come easily. Cada had to overcome fellow American player, Darvin Moon, in a gruelling final table which in itself smashed another record in the history of the WSOP, that is, the longest ever US Main Event final table. In the wee hours of this morning after more than 14 hours of play and 364 hands of heads-up Texas Hold'em poker, only Cada and Moon remained at the table. Other fellow American players including Eric Buchman, Steven Begleiter, Jeff Shulman, Joseph Cada, Kevin Schaffel and Phil Ivey, together with Antoine Saout of France and the UK's James Akenhead had fallen by the wayside. In the final three hours, only Cada and Moon were left standing. At one point, Cada only held 1 per cent of the chips in play and was very nearly eliminated. However, Cada held his nerve under pressure and fought back. Ultimately, Cada defeated Moon with pocket nines against QJ in what is certainly to become one of the most memorable moments in the WSOP's history. WSOP President and Commissioner, Jeffrey Pollack was rightly quoted as saying that, "this has been the most exciting Main Event Final Table I've ever witnessed." Peter Eastgate was the previous record holder who won the 2008 WSOP when he was 22 years old. And the only other table that has been longer than this year's WSOP final table was the 2008 World Series of Poker Europe Main Event.
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