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The online gambling community's sense of social awareness continues to be seen, as more online casinos have joined the outpouring of generosity in the aftermath of the devastating Japan earthquake and tsunamis. Maple Casino Joins Donors The latest to join the trend was Maple Casino, part of the popular Vegas Partner Lounge, which announced a donating of 50,000 yen to the Disaster Relief in Japan, via the Japanese Red Cross Society. Japan is still in turmoil following the March 11 earthquake, which measured 9.0 on the Richter scale and left thousands dead. The country is still suffering from food and water shortages, and is in need of donations from around the globe. Gambling Community Gets Behind Cause As we reported earlier, Jackpot City online casino was one of the first to begin a charity campaign, when it held its Help Japan Online Slots Tournament from March 18-20 to help raise funds for the victims and for reconstruction. Payment methods popular among gambling customers have also been prominent fundraisers. Well-known online payment services provider NETeller has set up a mechanism to allow individuals to donate to the cause through the British Red Cross. To donate, just choose "transfer money" in your NETeller account, enter JAPANRELIEF and follow the instructions.
Gibraltar-based online sports book Victor Chandler has added instant gaming system QuickFire to its online casino platform. Move Expands Sports Betting Portfolio The addition of QuickFire, which is powered by one of the world's leading online gaming software developers in Microgaming, will allow Victor Chandler Casino to expand its offering to include a portfolio of more than 150 premium titles, including Hellboy and Lara Croft's Tomb Raider, to be fully integrated with the casino's back-office system. Moreover, the new deal will also enable Victor Chandler customers entry into Microgaming's exclusive Progressive Jackpot Network, giving them more chances than ever to win. The largest ever recorded online jackpot win in the network was €6.37 million in 2009. From Strength to Strength This latest agreement with Victor Chandler follows other recent deals signed by QuickFire to provide its quality casino software to major gambling operators, including such names as Nordicbet, Tellpoker, OffsideGaming and DiamondBet. QuickFire spokesperson Ashley Sandyford-Sykes said, "QuickFire's rapid integration, combined with the strength and reputation of Microgaming's content is an enormously attractive proposition for operators, both in terms of customer acquisition and player retention."
Microgaming, one of the world leaders in online gaming software, has announced the five games that it will introduce in April for its Flash, Bingo and QuickFire platforms. As every month, we will bring you sneak preview video highlights of these games. Until the anticipated release, these are the games: Mayan Bingo is a Latin American-styled online bingo game that requires players to match the numbers on their bingo cards to one that appears on a set of prize patterns, with the lure of big prizes for players that match the full pattern. Quick and exciting, this game will be available on the Flash and Casino in Bingo platforms, and through QuickFire. Electro Bingo also follows a Latin American style, challenging players to match numbers on their bingo cards to a set of prize patterns. Players who are one ball away from any winning patterns will also be given the opportunity to buy an extra ball to complete the pattern. Like Mayan Bingo, it will be made available on the Flash and Casino in Bingo platforms, and through QuickFire. Asian Beauty is the latest addition to the ultra-popular 243 Ways-to-Win series. A five-reel slot with an oriental theme, this online slot includes three or more treasure chest icons as the Scatter, as well as a mirror bonus that is triggered randomly during the game. This video slot will available through the Flash and Casino in Bingo platforms only. Multi Player No Worries is a 5-reel, 20-payline video slot with an Aussie theme, based on the successful Downunder video slot. Using the latest in online slot technology, each virtual room can accommodate 30 players at the one time, although each players can only see their own slot. Featuring kangaroos, kookaburras and other Australian animals, this will be available on the Microgaming Flash platform. Finally, 300 Shields is a new 5-reel, 25-payline slot that takes you back to ancient Greece. Featuring symbols like the wild warrior, which replaces all other symbols except the Scatter, this game will be available through QuickFire. Soon on Microgaming casinos.
Apple has been dominating the mobile gambling headlines in recent times, with the launch of iPhones, iPads and iPods, but the new Blackberry Playbook is set to challenge all that. Playbook set for April release The Blackberry Playbook is set to be released in April 2011, according to all reports, and should have a big impact on the world of mobile gaming. This tablet computer device is expected to be much smaller than the iPad and even the recently-released iPad 2, so it will be seen as more comfortable by many gamblers. According to all news reports, the Playbook will be the first tablet to match the price of the iPad 2, with both the Samsung Galaxy Tab and Motorola Zoom expected to cost more. Where to for mobile gaming? As we predicted when Apple released its iPad 2 at the beginning of March, we are about to see a string of launches of new mobile gaming and sportsbook apps. Online sportsbook Betfair was the first internet gaming operator to launch a betting application for the original iPad back in mid-2010, but this was followed immediately after by other betting apps from operators such as Paddy Power and mobile casino Jackpot City.
English and German speaking online sports bettors have already been enjoying AllYouBet, the new sportsbook affiliated to All Slots Casino. This relatively new online sportsbook (part of the Jackpot Factory) boasts the most competitive odds on the market. It offers sports bettors an incredible choice of sporting events to bet on, across a variety of international leagues.Sports covered include basketball, soccer, golf, handball, tennis, darts, ice hockey, boxing, rugby union, rugby league, cricket and snooker. Lots on Offer AllYouBet has just launched in Spanish, allowing Spanish speaking fans throughout the world to take advantage of the great range of bets. The thrills come thick at fast at AllYouBet, especially for those who take part in their live betting action. There may be an incredible amount of choice but AllYouBet somehow make it easy to navigate around to find the sporting event and betting options you want. They also ensure the most popular sports events are on their main page, making them easily accessible. Sports-mad Spaniards Sign up! New Spanish fans will enjoy free cash on sign up by benefiting from AllYouBet's $100 welcome bonus which is followed up by a 50% first deposit bonus. More on this offer and Spanish online gambling at Online Casino Reports Spanish. David Brickman, the Jackpot Factory's Vice President for Player Affairs, said, "Following AllYouBet's outstanding performance in English and German, we are excited to launch AllYouBet in Spanish. This is a market that boasts some of the biggest names and teams in the sporting world, and we look forward to building excitement in the local Spanish-speaking markets with focused activities and special promotions."
Two considerable forces in the online gaming world, Hands-On Entertainment and PartyGaming, have collaborated to launch a new downloadable application for Apple devices. The new World Poker Tour Hold 'Em Showdown is available for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touch. WPT Mobile Products This new app is just the latest in a long series of WPT mobile products that have now been downloaded nearly 20 million times. The quality of this latest product addition, however, raises the bar to the next level with state of the art 3D graphics, enhanced avatar customization, and new casinos and tournament venues. More Competition and Interaction It is also jammed packed with features like leaderboards, achievements, stat-tracking, single player or multiplayer games, tournament or private table play, plus in-app chip purchasing and Apple Game Center integration. As Judy Wade, CEO of Hands-On Entertainment remarked, an application like this offers its users even more competition and interaction with their friends and poker rivals. Players may already be familiar with Hands-On Entertainment, one of the biggest mobile casino software developers, thanks to products like WPT Texas Hold 'Em Poker on Facebook, as well as Deadliest Catch and 90210 amongst others.
Chartwell Technology Inc, the respected Canadian gaming developer recently reported its financial position for the 3 months ending on January 31, 2011. While total revenues showed declines alongside faltering license revenue, the ongoing strength of the balance sheet remains sufficient to provide confidence to investors and gaming aficionados. The Chartwell balance sheet reflects $15.3 million in cash and $16.3 million in working capital. Plus Points of Chartwell Players are always happy when new games are released from gaming companies. And Chartwell has recently released 4 such games. Further, there has been a license agreement to supply the Rank Group with loads of online casino games. Centrebet is now the lucky recipient of a flash-based casino from Chartwell. These two points specifically - Rank and Centrebet - are seen as critical to the growth and development of the Chartwell gaming powerhouse. Chartwell's list of exciting games includes the following titles: Agent Max Cash Victory Ridge Dragon 8s Craps Euro Roulette Multiplayer Baccarat Multiplayer Blackjack Mini Baccarat Caribbean Stud Poker In total there are some 100+ games to enjoy at Chartwell. The gaming platform is a perfectly tailored gaming solution. All the benefits of other Chartwell Gaming System are available in a centralized location. This has multiple spillover effects for clients including less cost, less interruption and less complications.
PKR Poker is leading from the front with the introduction of its next generation online poker room. The recently updated software allows the existing poker client to provide a more exciting gaming experience. The introduction of an all-new 3D Blackjack game is a case in point. Players are now able to play at faster rates per hour, which translates into more potential profits in less time. The advanced software platform allows for more animations running concurrently in a topnotch punting platform. Version 2.04 Benefits Players get to enjoy improved shuffling and dealing applications as well as more play for tourney punters at all blind levels. There's even extra action for players enjoying cash games. It's not only the Wheel of Fortune game - 3D Roulette - that was added to the gaming repertoire, it is also the all-exciting 3D Blackjack game. And there's more to enjoy because players can benefit from 16 new player voices and 8 new dealer voices in their online play. Some 25 actors recorded 1,000 lines of dialogue and the very best of them were used in the audio fields in the 2.04 gaming software.
Red Kings Poker is imminently launching a new poker promotion called the $80,000 Knock 'Em Down Challenge Race and all poker players are encouraged to register and join the fun. Knock 'Em Down - Repeatedly There are two goals to this competition which is set to be a thrilling race experience. The first is to enter the top 60 of the chart during April. The second is to remain, or hopefully even improve your position, in that list for the following four days. Succeed in holding your place for five consecutive days and you will win even more cash. Stay in the RedKings Top 60 for 5 consecutive days and you win. Sounds Easy? Well, it is! If you happen to slip out of the top 60, unfortunately you will have to start all over again. The good news, however, is that you can enter whenever you like during April and as many times as you like. As the motto goes, try, try and try again. Persistence is the key here. Daily Results Each day the leaderboard will be published, displaying the players who collected the most points on the previous day. The higher you can place yourself on that leaderboard, the greater the rewards will be. Make sure you maximise all your advantages. For instance, there will be special days during April when Red Kings will generously double, or even triple, your daily winnings. Additionally, you might be able to earn more rewards for knocking out opponents placed above you. The Knock 'Em Down Challenge is another sterling example of how the RedKings Poker pushes the boundaries of innovation when it comes to keeping competition entertaining and refreshing.
In an exciting turn of events, Titan Sports has been awarded the second ARJEL licence ever given out. The French gaming authority Autorite De Regulation Des Jeux En Ligne, otherwise known as ARJEL awarded the license to this Paris-based company recently. The owners of the new licence are The Nation Traffic SAS - the owners of the Titan.fr domain name. The company is already in possession of an online poker licence from ARJEL. That was granted in late 2010 when Titan.fr joined world-leader Playtech's iPoker Network. French Gaming Market Previously theFrench Minister of Budget, Mr Jean-François Copé, established the 'Consultative Committee for the implementation of the monitoring policy of responsible games and gambling (Cojer).' This committee was tasked with guaranteeing the safety, integrity, accountability and reliability of online gaming activities. Since then, there have been some exciting developments in France. In summary the French announced that they would open their market up to competition, in line with European Union obligations. The Budget Minister - Mr. Eric Woerth provided draft legislation for the regulation of the French online gambling market. Since then the momentum of the gaming market has remained steady. ARJEL granted multiple licenses during 2010 - some 17 licenses to 11 gaming operators. These allowed for sports betting, horse racing and online poker gaming. The recipients have mostly been French companies but Austria's bwin, Canada's Everest Poker and the Maltese BetClic were also recipients. It was only the online poker providers who had to wait to ply their trade, while sports betting organizations and horse racing companies began in earnest.
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