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Las Vegas casino equipment company Bally Technologies has announced the acquisition of MacroView Labs, a rising developer of mobile gambling application and platforms. Bally delves into mobile Bally said the purchase of the privately owned MacroView will help strengthen its own position in the casino industry as it looks to expand the mobile applications side of its business. It did not disclose the terms of the deal. This acquisition came last week, just a couple of days before Bally also announced another big deal - a contract with Caesars Entertainment, the world's largest casino operator, of which terms were also not disclosed to the public. What is MacroView? Based in San Francisco, MacroView is a small privately held company that develops smartphone and web-based mobile applications for the hospitality, retail and casino sectors. This is not the first time the company will get involved in gambling. It has also worked in the past with casinos to help manage their mobile content, launch mobile campaigns and interpret user data.
A world record has been achieved in the realm of international poker with the International Poker Network (IPN) Bad Beat Jackpot. A stunning tally of $1,831,426 was hit by players on the recently. The Bad Beat Jackpot winner is from Finland. He played on the GTECH G2 IPN network and won a whopping $640,696 (€442,954). New Bad Beat Jackpot Set The massive victory surpassed the prior online poker jackpot record by some $1.2 million. When the new IPN jackpot started, it was already sitting at over $360,000. The lucky poker ace - OmgoMgomGo - was the loser of the hand, with 4 kings. Luckily for him though, he hit the Bad Beat Jackpot and some $640,696 (€442,954). The winner of the hand with 4 Aces was rewarded with $320,391 with his 4 Aces. The remaining seven players scooped up $45,766 each (€31,639). For OmgoMgomGo though, he had the King, King combination with all his money in the pre-flop. The river card was a second Ace and his opponent made it 4 Aces, leaving him with the losing hand on the Bad Beat. The game was enjoyed at Poker Heaven and OmgoMgomGo is now looking to invest in a car, home and lots of partying. Big Investment Pays Off The Vice President of GTECH G2, William Scott, is proud of the massive investment in the International Poker Network. The IPN which is operated by GTECH G2 is the largest private poker network in Europe. With several million players and leading poker rooms: Virgin Poker, Poker Heave SportingBet, Paradise Poker and Mermaid Poker under its guardianship, it's the bee's knees.
The UK's leading bookmaker, William Hill, has made further investments in the development of its mobile platform by recently unveiling a new mobile sportsbook. The new site is being applauded for a number of new innovative features including quicker connections, access to the same competitive odds as online punters, quick registration and improved race cards with Racing Post information and silks. Additionally, users have access to over 500,000 markets every week plus William Hill's mobile casino. As a result, William Hill is confident that it is offering the best mobile sportsbook in the market today. In fact, to celebrate its launch, William Hill will generously refund all losing bets placed using the new mobile site on horses which finish second at the Glorious Goodwood. During the initial phase of the launch, the new site will only be available to those with iPhones and generic browser services (WAP). However, it will eventually be rolled out to be compatible with a wider range of handheld devices. The new mobile sportsbook has reportedly been developed by Mobenga, a Swedish mobile gambling specialist. William Hill has already made impressive progress over the past year in its mobile platform and recently reported an incredible 800% increase in turnover. This latest move is sure to only strengthen its grip on the market as the industry leader.
An exciting new summer-themed video slot game is now making its rounds. The all-new Summer Ease video slot features 5 spinning reels and 20 paylines of pure jackpot fun. This game is the ideal complement to summer entertainment with all manner of holiday-themed adventure adorning its spinning reels. If it's BBQs, Wild Symbols, Sand Castles, Flower and Yachts that you desire, there's plenty to enjoy in this exciting game. Plus there is a highly entertaining bonus round that is quite unlike anything seen before. Get ready for the ultimate in action-packed summer fun - with Summer Ease. From the moment you load up the game, you'll be privy to an entertaining cinematic video. This will transport you directly into the delightful world of this summer fun. Load the game and you'll see a pristine white picket fence and a cheery backyard scene. There's just no end to the fun and games in this thrilling summer adventure. Summer Ease Video Slot This highly entertaining game is available to online players in a flash-based format as well as a full download casino format. The game was launched at the end of July 2011 and is available across all the Rival Gaming powered online gaming brands. Now is the time to experience all the thrills and spills of summer - in grand style. If you enjoy picnicking, boating and camping, then you're going to love this video slot game available at these Rival powered online casinos. Players who are able to nail 3 or more Boat Icons will enjoy an extra special bonus feature. The maximum wager is 75 and the max per-line jackpot win is 22,220. And when the bonus round kicks in, you stand to win 3,750. Now that's a summer sizzler of note!
In what appears to be a stunning revelation to online casino players in the USA, Bodog online entertainment announced that as from December the 31st 2011, US-based players will no longer be able to play at any of its branded casinos. The decision comes on the heels of recent initiatives by the FBI and the US justice authorities to clamp down on unlicensed gaming operators plying their trade in US cyberspace. As a result of the recent announcements, BodogBrand.com has moved its operations offshore in an effort to refocus and develop foreign market potential. New UK Gambling License The Bodog UK licensee has now been granted remote/non-remote licenses by the UK Gambling Commission. This will afford them the best opportunities to attract top-tier talent in the industry. The goal is to develop the UK and Asian markets more extensively. This means that come December 31st, US-based players will no longer have access to Bodog.eu and all other Bodog brands. US Player Interests The Morris Mohawk Gaming Group is set to re-launch in 2012. It will be licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. Until that time, all US-player funds are 100% safe and secure. US players will have the option to switch to a new Morris Mohawk Gaming group, should they desire. This is perceived to be the catalyst in boosting Bodog's gaming interests in its chosen markets.
Online betting giant, Betfair Sports has taken a big step forward in the German sports betting market by becoming the official sponsor of Türkiyemspor Berlin. This news comes hot on the heels of the decision by German lawmakers - with Belfair's insistence - to overturn the 'incompatible and unconstitutional' law prohibiting the Betfair and other bookmakers from providing sponsorship to football teams. The State Treaty on Gaming According to laws in Germany aka the State Treaty on Gaming, the sponsorship of sports teams is proscribed. Luckily this piece of legislation was deemed incompatible with European law. This means that Betfair has officially entered the realm to provide Türkiyemspor Berlin with sponsorship. This will be taking place in the coming season, for the period of one year, and the company's logo will be prominently displayed on the front of the club's footy shirts. The sponsorship deal is available for renewal and German players and sports bettors punting at Betfair will be well pleased with the increased presence of this betting giant in the real-life sports world. Türkiyemspor Berlin is particularly chuffed with the agreement. This means that they're backed by a winner and their fortunes have quite literally changed overnight. About Türkiyemspor Berlin This dynamic German football team was founded in 1978. It is a multi-cultural football sports club and it works hard to reflect the interests of Germany's immigrant communities, specifically within the Turkish community. With diversity and unity of purpose coming together in a highly capable football team, Betfair has not only managed to unite the immigrant community under the football banner, but it's bringing fanfare to this team with the new sponsorship deal. This exciting 'immigrant unifying' footy club currently plays its games in the Regionalliga Nord, which is the 4 th tier of the German Football League System. Betfair's regional manager - Peter Reinhardt, is well pleased with the role that Türkiyemspor has played in fostering tolerance, competition and unity in the world of German football. More importantly, it's a sports club first and foremost and a football club second. A Victory for Betfair and for Germany In spite of official German opposition to the proposed new draft law on gambling, the EC and Malta have issued convincing evidence to substantiate the overturning of German law on gambling sponsorships. The State Treaty on Gaming is giving way to sponsorship and good times ahead.
London is set to host one of the most exciting events in recent times. Poker players from across the UK and beyond are raring to go with the 5th Annual Poker in the Park. This series of contests will see two giant poker domes being set up for players to game at. But the hidden treasure lies not in poker, but in Mahjong. Mahjong is an ancient Chinese skill-based game. Not dissimilar to poker which requires significant card, people and mathematical skills to succeed at, Mahjong is equally skill based. The 5th Annual Poker in the Park festival will reveal 2 domes - one for Mahjong and one for Poker. The former will be showcased in Hanover (across from Oxford Circus) on the 2nd/3rd of September 2011. The folks in London are hoping that this contest will set a record for the biggest Mahjong tourney outside of China. Organizers of this exciting challenge are hoping to reel in as many Chinese Mahjong players as possible. That, together with the massive interest in poker gaming, promises to set the stage for an exciting skill-based games showdown. More about Mahjong Mahjong gaming goes way back to the times of Confucius in around 500 B.C. The game is quite similar to other western-style games like Rummy. In Mahjong, players are obligated to form sets of tiles in order to score points. Some folks are of the opinion that this exciting game was actually based on another card game named Mǎdiào. If that is correct, it means that Mahjong goes back to the times of the Ming Dynasty.
Fairway Casino is a popular online gaming operator providing golfing enthusiasts with the ideal venue to enjoy themed sporting casino action. Fairway, a popular live dealer casino, announced that a generous tally of €1,400 was raised via its inaugural Charity Golf Open. The event was held at the K Club Golf Resort near Dublin, Ireland. Charity Golf Open The exciting charitable event was held on May 24th on the club's Palmer Ryder Cup Course. Some 11 golfing teams teed off and all the funds they raised - €1,400 - were donated to the Children First Foundation charity. The golfing charity drive coincided with the iGaming Super Show (24th thru 26th May 2011). The iGaming Business is officially the official media partner of Charity Golf Open. The local Irish charity which benefited from this drive was grateful to Fairway Casino for their initiative. About the Children First Foundation This Dublin-based charity works with underprivileged communities across Ireland with the goal of breaking the cycle of poverty through various initiatives and services. The funds from Fairway Casino will be used to uplift local communities in Ireland. Fairway Casino is also providing invaluable gaming services to players in the form of superior live dealer games in roulette, craps, baccarat and blackjack. The games all sport a distinctive Irish flavour and the quality is unsurpassed. Socially Responsible Online Casinos The range of socially responsible casino operators is substantial. The world's finest gaming powerhouses in All Slots, JackpotCity, RiverBelle, Mr Green, 888casino, EuroGrand, William Hill Casino Club and Winner Casino all read from the same script: safe & secure gaming with a socially responsible community ethos.
bet365's exciting Spinner Winner tournament has much to excite online roulette fans, with a dazzling £5,000 on the table. Roulette is already one of the most exciting online casino games but on 3rd August there's big cash prizes to play for. 200 Cash Prizes The £5,000 prize money will be split into 200 cash prizes - this is no elitist competition with just the top 3 winning it big - every player is in with a chance. But someone's got to win and the top dog on the day will walk away with a dizzying £500. Play for a Top Place The tournament is open to those playing several variants including Roulette Pro and Live Roulette. The more you play the more likely you are to pick up points, so play away and then check your ranking on the leaderboard. Games at Bet365 Roulette is only one of more than 150 online games available at bet365. All your favorites are here; Blackjack, Baccarat, Slots, Video Poker and more. Live Dealer games are also on offer as well as pulsating progressive jackpots. Bet365 holds regular promos so remember to check out their calendar for all the latest big bonuses and crazy cash prizes. In the meantime, save the date: 3rd August is the day you can spin it to win it.
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