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Every male gambler has dreamt about it at some stage, even if they don't admit it: a poker club, hidden somewhere deep underground, where topless girls wait around at the gaming tables to take your order. Well Thai police went looking for it, and it turns out that sadly this Shangri-la doesn't really exist.Failed RaidEarlier this week, a team led by a high-ranking Thai police official raided a commercial building believed to be concealing the famed strip-poker den, but alas they found nothing apart from a cold drink freezer and several closed-circuit television cameras. No gambling equipment was found on the premises.Information obtained earlier by police, including photographs circulated over the internet, suggested the building might have been used as an underground casino in which topless girls waited on punters. However, following the failed raid, investigators said the building might have been used especially over the New Year's holiday and then closed afterwards.Better to Play OnlineIn all seriousness though, although this dream option could still exist somewhere in the world, it is far better, more convenient, and certainly more legal for gambling aficionados to pursue their hobby online. And there are no shortage of online casinos, online poker and online sportsbook sites that allow you to do so from the comfort of your home, without worrying about police raids.Sign up for an account today at good online casinos like Platinum Play, Winner Casino, William Hill, Swiss Casino or 888 to get started on your favorite games. Or if poker is more your thing, check out what William Hill Poker, Party Poker, or Cool Hand Poker have to offer, and get started playing.
Mobile gambling companies now have a way to more accurately verify their customers and reduce the risk of fraud, thanks to the launch of a new cutting-edge mobile verification service by Swedish company ZignSec.Cutting down on mobile fraudZignSec's newly launched mobile verification solution is designed to improve the customer verification process at the source itself, using special virtual PortChannel (VPC) technology and SMS for customer registrations, payments and log-ins.The verification process begins from the moment the mobile gaming user enters their cellphone number on an operator's website. From there an SMS with a unique pin code is sent to the user, who must then enter the code onto the website to authorize their identity, log-in or payment details.Designed for simplicityAccording to ZignSec CEO Markus Andersson, the solution is designed to be as simple as possible for both operators and users, while still ensuring that the cutting-edge VPC technology is able to combat all visible and invisible threats of fraud to the mobile gaming operator.ZignSec is a brand within Solna, Sweden-based PayGround AB, a subsidiary of leading financial corporation Svea Ekonomi. Companies who purchase the ZignSec solution will also receive prevent spam registration, account access protection, and secure online payments solutions.
Just when you thought the Republican Presidential Primaries were over and the presidential race was going to be a battle of Obama vs Romney, some major shake-ups have happened this week, causing online sportsbooks like William Hill and Sports Interaction to alter their odds dramatically.Gingrich EmergesJust when it seemed Mitt Romney was headed for certain victory, Newt Gingrich surged to a surprise victory in the South Carolina on the weekend, giving him all the momentum ahead of the all-important Florida primary on January 31. In Florida, Gingrich's record in government will be put to the test, while Romney will be grilled on issues like immigration.Barack Obama gave a possible preview of his election year message, when he gave the traditional State of the Union address Tuesday. In it, he laid out his vision for strengthening the US economy, with a focus on tax inequality and economic leadership. He also spoke in depth about education.Presidential OddsObama remains William Hill's presidential favorite (and it should stay that way at least until the Republican primaries finish), with 4/6 odds. He is followed by Romney, 2/1, Gingrich, who has firmed to 6/1, and Republic outsiders Ron Paul, 33/1, and Rick Santorum, 66/1. The rest of the Republic candidates have been ruled out.In Republican Presidential Primaries odds, Romney, 4/9, leads Gingrich, 7/4, Paul, 20/1, and Santorum, 40/1. But in Florida, where all attention will be next week, Gingrich is 8/15 favorite, followed by Romney, 11/8, and Santorum and Paul, both 50/1.Full odds on both the presidential and Republican races, and selected Republican primaries, can be found at William Hill, Sports Interaction, 888, bet365 and other online sportsbooks.
A tempting email advertising £20 of free bets persuaded Mrs Maureen P to take a trip to Jackpot Joy. Here she tried her hand at the great range of classic slots and ended up winning a terrific £1,822.Beginner's Luck?Mrs. P is absolutely delighted with her big win, it is brilliant! I got an email with £20 free and thought, why not? I will get on and play and to my surprise... I won! It was a bonus getting the free monies and the win, just lovely!Classic Slots with Big JackpotsJackpot Joy Bingo has a great range of classic slots including some authentic, vintage games reminiscent of pub slot machines. Games such as Bullion Bonanza and American Dream have big cash prizes but low buy-ins. American Dream has a jackpot of a fantastic £45,000 for a max bet of just £3, that's an incredible 15,000 times the bet!Wide Choice of GamesBingo is the hottest game at Jackpot Joy Bingo and both 75 and 90 ball games are available. Variants such as Bingo Royale plus themed fun such as The Price is Right and Family Fortunes Bingo are also added into the mix, to spice things up a little.Sign up OfferYou too can benefit from the great sign up offer at Jackpot Joy Bingo. Their newest offer gives players a terrific 200% bonus up to £100 - so simply put down a £10 deposit and enjoy £30 of credit to play with.Jackpot Joy Bingo has loads of great promotions and prizes and as Mrs P found out, you can still rake in the winnings from your free play.Check out the great range of bingo and online games at Jackpot Joy Bingo - there's a big player base and lively atmosphere with lots of in play chat. Newcomers are made especially welcome so why not claim your big sign up bonus and get started?
The internet gambling industry was booming at the end of last year, if the fourth quarter financial results of Playtech, one of the world's two largest online gambling software companies, are any indication.Q4 SurgePlaytech released its fourth quarter results to the public Tuesday, and they showed that its revenues reached 69.6 million euros, almost doubled in comparison the same period one year earlier. This was largely due to a massive increase in casino revenues, as well as income from services.William Hill Online, the joint venture run by Playtech and British bookmaker William Hill, was also booming, with Playtech's share of the company's profits increasing to 8.8 million euros in the last quarter of 2011, up more than 25% from the same period the previous year.The strong finish had Playtech CEO Mor Weizer predicting that 2012 would be a big year for the software developer too.Holding Talks for US MarketIn further big news, Playtech said Tuesday that it is holding talks with several potential American partners, as it prepares for the possibility that the world's biggest economy will soon be opened up to offshore gambling operators. Weizer told Reuters that lots of potential customers have approached Playtech, and that it wants to be ready when the market opens up.The United States Department of Justice ruled late last year that while cross-state betting on sporting contests is illegal, other forms of internet gambling such as poker and casino games are not. This opens up the possibility for states to allow online gambling operations.
With Liverpool and Cardiff now confirmed for the Carling Cup final, all attention turns to the FA Cup, where Liverpool vs Manchester United headlines a bumper weekend of fourth round action coming up this Saturday.Liverpool vs the ManchestersLiverpool knocked of Premiership leaders Manchester City in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup Wednesday night, holding on for a 2-2 draw at home after winning 2-1 at Etihad Stadium. The Reds will head into the February 26 final against Championship side Cardiff as red-hot favourites.But this weekend is even more important, as Liverpool face Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round. United knocked City out of the FA Cup, but will have to beat another top side in Liverpool if they are to progress. In other big fixtures to take place over the weekend, Everton will host Fulham, QPR will play host to Chelsea in a London derby, and Aston Villa will travel to Arsenal.All the odds William Hill is offering 6/4 on Liverpool to win on Saturday, 9/5 on Man Utd to win, and 11/5 on a draw and a subsequent rematch being held. Chelsea leads the overall FA Cup odds, at 4/1, followed by Tottenham, 9/2, Man Utd, 11/2, Arsenal, 6/1, and Liverpool, 9/1.In the Carling Cup final, William Hill has Liverpool 1/7 to win outright, against rank outsiders Cardiff, 4/1. Hill is quoting 5/2 odds on Liverpool to score three or more goals, and 3/1 odds on it failing to score. On the other hand, it will pay out 11/10 if Cardiff City scores, and 4/6 if it does not.
Betting on the Super Bowl is far more popular than one might think, and Americans would give up a lot to see their team in the big game, if the results of a recently released survey are any indication.One-third bet on Super BowlSome 31 percent of American adults surveyed by CouponCabin.com said they have bet on the outcome of a Super Bowl game at some stage in the past. The survey found that 41% of men have bet on the game, compared to 21% of women. 44% of respondents said they had won $100 or more, while 14% said they had lost $100 or more.Amazingly, 20% of respondents said they would miss the wedding of a close friend or family member to watch a Super Bowl involving their team, while 19% said they would miss the funeral of a loved one. Some took their commitment to their team even farther, with 15% saying they would even miss the birth of their child.Pats v Giants bettingFor those who do choose to bet, this is shaping up as an unpredictable battle between the New England Patriots, who had the stronger regular season record, and the New York Giants, who upset the Pats in the same game four years ago.All the online sportsbooks, including William Hill and Sports Interaction, are offering a mountain of Super Bowl options. This ranges from the winner to everything involving points scored and individual players.
Unless you've been living under a rock somewhere, you'd probably already be aware that Zynga, the social game company famous for Facebook hits like FarmVille and Zynga Poker, is considering entering the online gambling market. But what does this mean for the world of online poker, and could it be a game-changer for the entire industry? Zynga Begins Talks San Francisco-based Zynga confirmed last week that it is holding talks with potential partners, in order to "better understand and explore" the opportunities of hosting online gambling for real money. The company's Zynga Poker game can only be played for fake money, yet 30 million people use it every month, mainly via Facebook.However, with the recent US Department of Justice ruling that in-state online poker does not violate federal law, this changes the picture for Zynga and other social games companies, and provides an opportunity to access new customers through real-money online gambling. What are the Possibilities? According to report, Zynga is planning to bring together Zynga Poker and Zynga Bingo and turn them into a combined Zynga Casino. This casino would initially offer the full range of online casino games, with the intention of turning it into a real-money casino when the company makes that transition in the near future.Currently, players buy chips with virtual money and can make more virtual money by winning games and tournaments. If Zynga Casino comes to fruition, it would allow players to play the exact same games they love, but would then allow them to create a real account and cash out all their winnings. This would put Zynga in direct competition with other online poker and casino sites. Casino Play via Facebook Of course, the other game-changer here, and one that possibily influenced Zynga's decision, is the possibility of hosting real-money casino play on Facebook. According to reports, Facebook is looking for new revenue streams, and is considering introducing real-money gambling to its platform - which services around one eight of the world's population.Earlier this month, International Game Technology announced that it had agreed to pay up to $500 million for Double Down Interactive - which also develops casino-style games for the social network. So if Facebook does enable gambling, you can be assured that Zynga has competition, and that can only benefit the users themselves. The State of Online Poker Tomorrow The good news for us as consumers is that the tide is certainly turning in favour of online poker, rather than against it. Recent bills at US federal and state level, and the news emanating from Facebook and Zynga, indicate that online gambling is gaining acceptance.Moreover, online poker is entering the mainstream and being recognized for what it is - a genuine sport, and not simply a game of chance.
Playtech's popular Beach Life progressive slot continues to break previous records, and is on the verge of breaking $7.5 million. It can be found at all good Playtech online casinos, including Winner Casino, Swiss Casino and bet365.Beach theme, big prizeBeach Life is a 5-reel, 20-payline progressive slot featuring beachy symbols like sun, sand, scuba divers, sandcastle and a treasure chest. The sun is the wild symbol, and the sandcastle represents the scatter. But enough about that, the big catch is its massive prize.So how does one hit the jackpot? First, players must make it through the bonus feature, which is activated by the appearance of three or more treasure chests on one active payline. Once there, they must then play the bonus game for a shot at that life-changing multi-million dollar jackpot.Other great jackpotsAs a world leader in online gambling software, Playtech has a wide range of progressive jackpot games to suit all tastes. Although the others all provide smaller prizes than Beach Life, they still promise decent payouts and a lot of entertainment at the same time.The Gold Rally progressive jackpot slot is also close to the $1 million market, which is nothing to joke about, while Jackpot Darts and Marvel Slots are both approaching $300k. Several other progressive slots, all with their own unique theme, promise one lucky player more than $100k cash.
Recent additions to the stack of games at William Hill's casino include Kong, Iron Man 2, Incredible Hulk, Dolphin Reef and Top Trumps Celebs Scratch. These current faves have proved a hit with Will Hill players, who will soon be in for a new treat. Cast Off for a New Game Fishing With Buddies is the first multi-player slot game and this revolutionary new addition to William Hill casino will be arriving soon! Up to five players can play at the same time and enjoy the thrills of a two-stage bonus game plus the opportunity to win up to five times the total bet. Further details will be released soon so watch this space to find out more. Live Casino Fun If you need some excitement to keep you going until the big launch, why not try Will Hill's Vegas site where you can enjoy the delights of their live casino - here you can try your hand at live Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat and Casino Hold-Em. Experience the glamour and excitement of a land based casino in the comfort of your own home. Multiplayer Fun Many online casino players love the added social dimension of multiplayer games. Chatting to other players and competing against them just adds to the thrills of playing online casino games. Fishing with Buddies will surely prove a hit with online slots fans and William Hill will be launching it soon. Keep an eye out for the new generation of online slots; Fishing with Buddies, the first multiplayer slots game is coming soon.
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