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Victory Chandler has already solidified its formidable reputation in the online casino industry and amongst the community of players with is sophisticated and quality gaming platform. It is a casino that is known to push the boundaries and delve into new frontiers, the latest of which is their live dealer games. This has been branded as their 'VC Live Casino'. Victor Chandler really is setting a new standard in live streaming options with this new venture. They are working in partnership with the video streaming specialists Evolution Gaming who are capable of delivering 'television quality' live streaming straight into your home. With this technology you will feel like you have been placed in the center of the gaming action. The available games are blackjack, baccarat and roulette (the European version with a single zero). You can play directly from your browser without downloading any software provided you have the Adobe Flash plug-in. However, you will need to have fast broadband internet connection for the optimal gaming experience. The playing atmosphere is inviting and the streaming is very smooth. You also have the choice of controlling the camera angle and zooming in on various parts of the table. Plus, the dealers are professional and knowledgeable about their games. Speaking of the dealers actually, there seems to be no end to the choice of blondes or brunettes. Let's say they have been very selective in their choice! You had better make sure that you keep your eyes on your bankroll, however, and not all the eye candy otherwise you may just find yourself in all sorts of trouble that you hadn't bargained for!
Despite the fact (or perhaps because of it) that slots are a game of chance rather than skill, they remain one of the world's most favorite online games. The three biggest software developers in the online casino industry, Playtech, Microgaming and Cryptologic go to great lengths to attract players by offering some very considerable jackpots. Some of the more popular slots machine games in recent times have been Beach Life (built by Playtech and offered at Noble Casino and Titan) and Mega Moolah (built by Microgaming offered at Gaming Club Casino and Royal Vegas Casino). Mega Moolah is believed to hold the record for the largest online progressive jackpot. In terms of popularity it is closely followed by Major Millions and King Cashaslot also from Microgaming. Although Cryptologic offers quality and sophisticated gambling software, it is not as popular as Microgaming or Playtech. However, Cryptologic still offers an impressive catalogue of slot games with great graphics and unique bonus rounds. Among the more well known slots offered by Cryptologic are Wonder Women and Batman.
During the past 20 years online gambling has grown in both sophistication and popularity. As technology and social habits have changed, gambling on the web has seen growing acceptance across many continents and has attracted a growing player base from both traditional and non traditional gambling backgrounds. Not only has the social mix of gamblers changed with the emergence of online casinos but the industry has shown incredible staying power, stability and even growth amid a worldwide recession. Since there has been so much change during the last twenty years, what can we expect over the next double-decade? No-one can see into the future but it's fun to make predictions. We cast a playful glance into the future and imagine how online casinos will look and feel in the year 2030. Software: One easy prediction is that the online casino software will continue to develop. Game graphics and sound will improve – keeping pace with online gaming technology. We also foresee that by 2030 cartoon-style personas just won't do; players will scan photos into their profile and these will be used to create life-like 3D images around the card table. Game control will also have more choice with options of mouse control, touch screen or voice control being available. Online casino software enhancements will allow adventure-themed games to involve interaction with characters. Games: The old casino classics will stand the test of time but more movie and lifestyle themed games will appear, designed to attract particular audiences. Multiplayer and interactive games will continue to capture the imagination of players. Some online casinos will host thousands of individual games whist others will go down the route of specializing their service to particular age groups, themes, game types, playing levels or buy-in levels; creating their own niche audiences. Into the Mainstream: Gambling bans and unregulated casinos will be a thing of the past. Online casinos will enjoy worldwide licensing agreements and regulation will level out the playing field. Players around the globe will enjoy a safe and secure playing environment and governments will benefit from the steady flow of revenue the industry generates. Such is the social acceptance of gambling that it will be embraced for its educational value. Adult education classrooms will make regular use of excellent online gambling schools and free play online casino games to teach numeracy skills such as probability. Online casino gift cards will be available in all high street stores. Land-based v Online Casinos: The distinction between online and land-based casinos will merge. High streets, airports and stations will all have casino cafes which pull in the crowds with their linked terminals that support multi-player games. Another popular draw will be the massive screens that respond to voice controlled commands via head mikes. They will display 'spectacle' games such as roulette and attract players and observers alike. Those after a quieter casino experience can use 3D gaming glasses with in-built microphones to place their bets and control play. Jackpot-chasing over a cup of coffee is the new social craze. Land based casinos will still exist in the mix but also offer live streaming and virtual involvement to players at home. Social Communities: A choice of virtual or real online identities, live chat that is not type-based but discussion based over video link-ups and an increase in multi-player and team-based games will all make online casinos an increasingly popular place to socialize. Online casinos will develop their own 'Facebook' type social networks, using online gambling as the lynchpin and common interest of all. An emphasis on social interaction, local meet-ups and social events will create an increasingly social angle to the online gambling scene. There will even be online casino branded group vacation breaks. Online casino communities will not only be more vibrant but will be enhanced by increased autonomy. Individuals will be able to create their own group games and tournaments played by their selected friends from around the globe. A Social Conscience: Players will be able to earn points for good deeds such as donating money to charity as well as volunteering at the youth centre for a night. Gambling will increasingly look to score social points by giving back to communities, not just with funding but by actively encouraging players to do their bit. As technology advances at a giddying pace and the online community bulges with younger and older age groups, the world of online casinos will no doubt embrace these changes. It remains to be seen exactly what the future holds but it sure is fun guessing.
So in case you've been hibernating for the last few weeks and haven't heard, the world's biggest party is starting this weekend - and yes, you are invited! That's right folks - Friday June 11 th marks the launch of the 2010 World Cup. Without a doubt, a South African extravaganza awaits you, and what could make this any more exciting? How about a fantastic World Cup promotion at some of the best online casinos in the business... Luxury Vacations How does a 3-day, 2-night vacation for two people in a luxury hotel sound? Good? And what if we told you that you can win one every single day for the duration of the World Cup? That's right - only at Swiss Casino, Noble Casino, Casino Las Vegas and Casino King can you avail of this amazing opportunity. Simply open an account and place daily wagers on World Cup matches. The person who accumulates the highest amount in wagers at the end of each day wins the luxury prize. It's that simple. Destinations include:AmsterdamAthensBerlinLondonMadridMilanParis - and more! Score a bonus Patriotic gamblers will be delighted to hear that these casinos are also awarding 50% bonuses for each goal scored by your national team. Giving you all the more reason to cheer them on - as if you didn't have one already! Prepare for victory But that's not all - every time your country wins a match, you'll also receive a special victory bonus. Ok, so admittedly, it's a little more exciting for gamblers whose national teams are participating than for those who won't be represented in the 64-game tournament - but the chance to win the vacation more than makes up for that! What are you waiting for? We've been keeping an eye out for great World Cup promotions and this definitely one of the best we've seen so far. Betting kicks off at the casinos named above on June 11 th and runs until July 11 th . So why are you waiting around? Download their software, log in - and get ready to win.
Casinos are good for jobs, so said the signs and t-shirts worn by a crowd that gathered outside the State House the other day, while legislators indoors discussed the opening of three casinos in Massachusetts. "Casinos Now, Jobs Now" was the slogan called by union members and other supporters. Expanded gambling as a boost for the economy is the economic logic behind the supporters of new casinos. Will it work? Will it also work for online casinos? And most interestingly, will it draw the masses out to the streets in Boston, Massachusetts, and the rest of the United States for the cause when the UIGEA and the online gambling ban are up for discussion? Pro-Gambling Momentum Though the UIGEA took another step into Americans' daily reality on June 1, there are other proposed federal legislations currently on the table, including a bill that would legalize poker and games of skill (New Jersey), a bill that targets the IRS code to legalize and tax various forms of online gambling, and legalizing in-state online gambling (California and New Jersey). Nevada is often regarded as the first state to set the tone, or the one with the greatest effect, should it decide online gambling, side by side with its land-based casino business, is a good idea. But we suggest you look on the streets, around you, and in the mirror, and see the power that regular players have - Americans and citizens of the Web.
In total, 32 national teams compete for the FIFA World Cup football title in South Africa, in the most popular event in sports, between June 11 and July 11. Spain might stand the best chances to win the World Cup Finals, but Brazil and England don't lag far behind. With some excellent promotions online, you too stand a chance to win. The Odds The most likely Finals matchup - according to the betting odds on William Hill Sports - will pose Spain and Brazil. Argentina, England and Holland are not far behind. Sorry, New Zealand and North Korea, but the sportsbook gives you the slimmest chances of a mere 1/2000 to win the tournament. Some sportsbooks, such as Titan Bet, offer tournament specials, including such bets as who the highest scoring team will be - Spain and Brazil lead in this category too, total extra-time matches and more. Casino Specials Sportsbooks - and sports fans - are not alone in this. Online casinos too offer some World Cup related promotions, none more exciting than that offered by Noble Casino. Play casino games at Noble, Casino King and other related online casinos, and you can win a luxurious, all-expenses paid vacation in one of many destinations around the world. That's right: daily vacation packages. All you need to do is download the casino, if you haven't already done so, and play for the highest sum on any given day throughout the tournament. A leaderboard updates all day long, so that you can see your standings and improve your chances of winning. More Soccer, More Entertainment The summer of soccer has already begun with a steaming-hot music video by Shakira performing Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) - the official 2010 FIFA World Cup song. Dance off, and don't forget to visit your favorite sportsbook or online casino for your chance to play and win.
In a phone interview with Aya, marketing specialist at Aff Club, we learn more about one of the most exciting promotions currently on offer on online casinos anywhere. Noble Casino, Casino King, Swiss Casino and other prime casinos from the group Aya represents are offering a luxurious vacation to one lucky winner - every day throughout the FIFA World Cup tournament. All you have to do is play, and while watching the leaderboard make sure you are ahead of the competition. If you give it your heart and time - for only one day - you can win some games AND win a 3 day, 5 star hotel, flights included vacation to Paris, Amsterdam, Tokyo or... you choose where to go! How to win? Really, football skills or knowledge aside, all it takes is to play at the casinos and play more than the rest. And if you don't win one day, you can always try playing the next. It starts tomorrow, and you can find yourself vacationing in an exotic destination before you know it. Good luck!
The battle to legalize gambling throughout the European Union took a twist this week when the European Court of Justice, or ECJ, ruled that the Netherlands could block online gambling operators from supplying unlicensed gaming. The court said in its verdict: because of the lack of direct contact between consumer and operator, games of chance accessible via the Internet involve different and more substantial risks of fraud by operators against consumers compared with the traditional markets for such games." The issue was first brought to the court after De Lotto, which held a monopoly over the Dutch market, charged Ladbrokes and Betfair with providing illegal online sports betting to Dutch consumers. The non-profit organization the EGBA (European Gaming and Betting Association), which is made up of eight leading European online gaming operators, said that the Internet raised new questions that cannot be resolved through the judicial process. It is for the European legislator to ensure that this IT-based medium which allows for the highest security standards warrants consistent customer protection and fraud control throughout the EU," EGBA Secretary General Sigrid Ligne said Consumer rights group Right2Bet also slammed the decision, saying that the ECJ was out of touch with modern day consumers and that it came to its conclusion without any evidence.
The sportsbooks are all waiting with baited breath for the commencement of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. We took a look at some top online sportsbooks to see what odds were on offer and to find out the range of bets on the table. Top World Cup Scorer One of the most popular football bets is for the highest tournament scorer. There seems to be a consensus on the order but the odds do vary so it is definitely worth shopping around. At the time of writing, Spain's Villa is the favorite, coming in at 8/1 at William Hill, followed by Argentina's Messi at 9/1 and England's Rooney at 10/1. Ladbrokes also has Villa at 8/1 followed by Rooney and Messi both at 9/1. If goals are your main area of interest then check out Betfair's World Cup striker list and place a wager on how many goals you predict any of them might score across the tournament. World Cup Bets: Group Results England seems favorite to top Group C but there are a range of odds on the teams reaching the top two positions in the group that might spice things up a bit. William Hill's favorites are the USA tagging on to England's shirt tails. Other sportsbooks all offer similar options. Overall World Cup Winner The online bookies all seem to agree on the top four but odds do vary slightly. Spain is the bookies favorite to lift the World Cup with Brazil, Argentina and England being the next biggest bets. Game Stats Galore All the big sportsbooks have World Cup Stats on hand to help you track all the group results and collate fixtures and team information. Will Hill, always having a keen eye on the detail, goes so far as providing a lowdown on referees! Betfair shows the recent match form of both teams to help punters decide on their betting options. Their thoughts are also with the referee, although their main concern is over who will be refereeing the final - they provide odds on each ref so that you can place your bets. World Cup Specials The online sportsbooks all have a mixture of positive and negative bets. Bet Fred Sportsbook offers bets on the teams not qualifying from their group or the stage of elimination for particular teams. Quite a few sportsbooks, not surprisingly based on past form, also offer odds for England to win or lose on penalties. On the positive side, you can bet on the tournament total or the number of games that will be 'goals galore'. Aside from all the usual bets, Bodog offers punters not just the chance to bet on group winners but for the team that will finish in 2nd, 3rd and 4th positions within each group. World Cup Promos Bwin have a nice touch - they show how other punters are betting as well as a 'top bets' chart to give visitors a feel for the biggest and best bets. bwin also have a great World Cup comp. Bet on both who will be the World Cup Champions and the top goal scorer - all those entering the promo who win both of these two bets will share the title of bwin Champion 2010 as well as their portion of a massive jackpot! Depending on the result it could even go to one lucky individual. €1 will be placed into to the pot by bwin for every player who takes part, with the winner or winners taking the lot! They promise a minimum jackpot of EUR 10,000 and a max of a Massive €Million! Not to be outdone, William Hill has a World Cup Blockbuster offering a 10% bonus - place an accumulator bet on which teams will win the eight World Cup groups and receive an extra 10% bonus on your winnings. According to WillHill, if you were to bet on the favorites this would pick you up an extra £72 Blockbuster Bonus, should they all reign supreme in their groups. There's plenty to get excited about the World Cup and already the sportsbooks are lining up some great betting options to hot things up even more.
After a long wait, France issued 11 online gaming licenses this week, just in time for the beginning of the World Cup in South Africa. Arjel, the national online gaming authority, said the 11 operators - 10 of which are locally based companies - could begin accepting bets by Wednesday, two days before the commencement of the world's biggest sporting tournament. The licenses were given a month after the successful passage of a law that ended the state monopoly on gambling, which had lasted for around half-a-century. Austrian-based company Bwin, Europe's largest online gaming site, was the only foreign operator to be awarded one of the licenses. The other 10 operators given licenses on June 8 were: BetClic, Beturf, BES SAS, EverestPoker, France Pari, La Francaise des Jeux, Lliad Gaming, Pari Mutuel Urbain, SPS Betting, and Table 14. Many other big names in the industry are now waiting in the hope that they will obtain licenses in the next round. Microgaming, the world's largest provider of online gaming software, has submitted three operator applications to Arjel, two in conjunction with 888 Holdings PLC. "At Microgaming we stay ahead of the market and are delighted to announced that following the recent signing of a joint venture with 888, we have combined our efforts and successfully submitted operator licenses to the Arjel," Microgaming CEO Roger Raatgever said, adding that he sees the company "rapidly establishing" its position as a market leader in France.
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