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The second annual Big Africa Summit will be taking place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from October 6 to October 8, 2014. The summit will take place at the Emperors Palace and offer unique insights into Africa's gaming industry. Attendees to the summit are expected to be CEOs, senior directors, leading gaming operators, regulators, bookmakers, gaming software providers and manufacturers, investors, payment providers and many more. Key Issues The Big Africa Summit will address key issues related to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) action plan for remote gaming regulation in South Africa. This will include presentations, discussions and insights regarding future technology in mobile gaming, the challenges faced by South Africa's sports betting industry, venture capital funding for iGaming start-ups and how land-based casinos can ready themselves for remote gaming. Summit Highlights and Workshops Some of the highlights of the second annual Big Africa Summit will be: updates on the development of online gambling regulations; learning about gaming opportunities in the African market; strategies to help enter and operate in the market; presentations on Bitcoin, sports betting, online lottery and iGaming; networking with industry leaders; an exhibition where visitors can meet new and current customers and partners. There will also be two important workshops. The first, "Big Data and Marketing Analytics in Gaming: Turning Insight into Action" will be facilitated by Rick Campbell of the iGaming Interactive Marketing and American Casino & Entertainment Properties. The second, "Step-by-Step Legal Guide to Establishing Successful Online Gaming Partnerships" will be facilitated by Garron Whitesman, Founding Partner at Whitesmans Attorneys. Big Africa Summit 2013 The first annual Big Africa Summit took place last year in November, and was a great success all around. The summit delved into the subject of technological progress, with the aim of using the newest technology to assess the rapid changes taking place in the industry. Many attendees from the first summit are expected to return this year.
Playboy's addition into the online casino world has taken different forms, mainly in the form of slots and live dealers. Players can indulge with beautiful women in their online gaming experience. Two casinos bring players the true Playboy experience. 7Sultans and Platinum Play offer both the slot version and for live enthusiasts - live Playboy dealers. Sexy Slot: Unique Format and Features The Playboy Online Slot is developed by Microgaming and as the name would suggest, it is themed after the iconic magazine and features various symbols which reflect the lifestyle. While Playboy is known for showing women with as little clothing as possible, the online slot portrays a similar sexy style (but tactful) and remains an entertaining casino game. It has five reels with three lines showing with every spin and 243 ways to win make for the models to come with regular big prizes. The symbols include cartoon versions of sexy women, a convertible car, a motorcycle, four card symbols, real covers of the magazine and of course, the Playboy logo. The girls can generate free spins and multiplied winnings, while the Playboy logo also acts as a wild. The most valuable symbol is the one with the magazine covers as it is also the scatter and five of them on a line will award 30,000 coins. The big jackpot is at 1,215,000 coins which can be won with an adjacent combination of symbols. In addition, the game has achievements which can be unlocked by winning with each symbol. Real Live Playboy Dealers Keeping with the sexy theme, Platinum Play Casino doesn't just have beautiful live dealers but actual Playboy bunnies behind the tables. The games can be easily played on the online casino as they combine the realistic experience of a land-based casino with the comfort of playing on the internet. Baccarat, blackjack and roulette are provided by the gorgeous Playboy dealers and users can also talk with them, and among themselves, through the chat feature available during the games. Overall, Playboy and online casinos seem to make for a perfect match.
New Jersey's Chris Christie Vetoes Sports Betting Bill Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie vetoed a bill that would legalize sports betting within the state, reversing his prior public stance on the issue. The bill still has a slim chance of being passed if the New Jersey legislature brings forth a veto override; this would require a 2/3 approval by the Senate and House. Christie's veto means that as of now, a 2011 federal appellate court decision will remain in place. While this decision banned New Jersey from implementing legalized sports betting, it left open a legal loophole that would allow its legalization, just without formal state oversight. On August 1st, Christie wrote a letter giving notice that he would veto the bill, citing that it was not fair to take advantage of this loophole. He wrote that the “bill partially deregulates betting at casinos and racetracks in an effort to sidestep federal law. While I support the intentions of the Legislature to continue our shared commitment to enhancing the economic viability of our gaming industry, I cannot sign this bill.” Speculators think that another reason behind Christie's reversal is the possibility that he will be running in the next presidential election in 2016, and online gambling is not popular among Republicans. California Online Gambling Bill on Hold California Senator Lou Correa announced that he will no longer be pushing his online-poker bill ahead, as there is not enough time left in the current legislative session to “refine” the bill. Correa has been one of the main proponents of online poker in California, but has had to wade through some difficult political mire in his battle for legalization. When his term ends, he will not be running for re-election, which means that tribal backers of online poker will need to find another advocate.
A player at Jackpot Capital Casino recently won $20,000 while playing Joker Poker, a classic video poker game that uses jokers in addition to a 52-card deck. The winner, a 64 year old woman who registered as a Platinum VIP player at Jackpot Capital, said that she had a feeling that she would hit it big. During her lucky streak, she bet $25 per spin, accrued a number of smaller wins and one of $500, but did not expect her winnings to reach into the thousands. But as luck would have it, she was dealt a Royal Flush, and won a hefty $20,000 cash prize. Commenting on her win, she said, “You know how it is, sometimes you just feel lucky and I had a feeling it was going to be a good night. Still couldn’t believe my eyes when I was dealt that Royal Flush though!” The winner also commented that she will continue playing at Jackpot Capital, since she now knows that they really pay. Many customers who win at online casinos find themselves echoing the same sentiments – after winning a large sum of money at a particular online casino, they prefer to go back in the hopes of repeating their achievements. Joker Poker Joker Poker is a Microgaming video poker game that uses an extra joker in addition to the standard 52-card deck. The cards are virtually shuffled before each game to ensure that the cards are dealt randomly. The largest jackpot available is 5000 coins, which happens when a player gets a natural royal flush, as in the case of the Jackpot Capital winner. About Jackpot Capital Jackpot Capital is an online casino that offers over 300 casino games, including progressive jackpots and of course, video poker. The casino also offers a variety of secure banking options, so that players can deposit and withdraw funds safely at all times. Jackpot Capital is currently running two online promotions: The Summer Tablet Giveaway, in which they are giving away a Google Nexus tablet to one player each day until August 15, and the $100,000 Reels on Wheels bonus event, which awards weekly bonuses up to $800 until August 24.
LeoJackpot Casino has been operating since 2004, and have in recent months released a mobile version of the site. Using the suite of games from Net Entertainment, the latest title to be made available for mobile players is Piggy Riches. About LeoJackpot Mobile Casino Net Entertainment have been developing a 'Touch' range of mobile compatible games, specifically designed to work on smartphones and tablet computers. The games all feature over-sized control buttons that fit naturally with the way people hold their phones when playing, and each game has the same bonus rounds, graphics, animations and betting ranges as their desktop versions. As well as Roulette and Blackjack, the LeoJackpot Mobile Casino also carries a number of slots games, and this collection has just seen Piggy Riches added to it. With mobile gaming being the fastest growing sector, along with social gaming, LeoJackpot Casino expects the total market to hit some $4.2 billion by 2016, and have brought out a site that works with most Apple, Android and Windows-powered devices. When a new customer signs up and deposits at LeoJackpot Casino, they will be able to double the value of their first payment, up to €250, plus qualify for 250 free spins on the popular Starburst slot. Piggy Riches Slot With 5 reels and 15 paylines, Piggy Riches has symbols like a bags of cash, car keys, a piggy bank and gold credit cards, all stylised with piggy motifs. The Rich Pig acts as a wild symbol, not only creating more wins by substituting for other symbols, but also tripling the value of any prizes won as he does so. The Rich Lady Pig is a scatter symbol, paying out whenever she appears at least twice on the reels, and triggering a free spins game when three or more land on screen. During this round, a prize multiplier of up to 6x comes into effect, while up to 28 spins can be won, and should the wild symbol create a win, the prize can be multiplied by up to 18x.
With only weeks away from the 2014 MLB post-season, each game is crucial if the teams are to have any hopes at a playoff berth. One of the biggest races for a spot in the post-season is in the tough American League with the Blue Jays, the Mariners and the Yankees all in a three-way tie for the second AL Wildcard. Tonight’s game is the first of a 4-game series just before the start of the playoffs. Both teams will be playing hard for each and every run so fans will get to see some of the best baseball of the season in these next couple weeks. Mariners vs Blue Jays Tonight’s game features one of the best pitchers in all of baseball (Hernandez, Mariners) who will face one of the most skilled offenses in the AL, as the Blue Jays have been on the bats this season. Hernandez has the best ERA in the league at 1.97 with 186 strikeouts and in his last win against the Braves, he extended his Major League record for a pitcher starting a game, pitching at least 7 innings and allowing 2 runs or less. Some of the statistics in Baseball are a little far-fetched, but this one is impressive. The Mariners bullpen leads the American League with an ERA of 2.36. Their pitching staff leads the entire Major League at 3.04. The Blue Jays are in the hunt for a playoff spot after having an excellent season. Led by powerhouse hitters Jose Bautista and Melky Cabrera, the Jays seek their first successful playoff bid in a number of years. The Jays are among the leading offenses in the league with 137 home runs, a slugging percentage of .426, OPS at .756 and an overall team hitting average of 2.36. This is part of the reason the Mariners are throwing Hernandez at Toronto in hopes that he can lead his team to victory at Safeco tonight. The Blue Jays hope that their young gun, Drew Hutchison can seal the deal against Hernandez while on the road, but Seattle at Safeco has looked unstoppable this season. bet365 loves Baseball The famed UK sportsbook is offering the top lines for all the MLB regular and post-season games including tonight’s match-up. bet365 Sports is inviting punters to take advantage of the final games in the MLB 2014 regular season before the playoffs get underway as there are a number of chances to. The Mariners are the home team favorites at bet365 but anything can happen on the diamond, especially in a tight race for the Wildcard spot. There are a number of additional lines available for outright winner in the AL, division winner, and more.
If you search the internet for the biggest jackpots of all time, out of the top ten names, Mega Millions shows up five times, including the biggest ever prize for $656 million. The beloved US lottery rolled over yet again following the Friday night draw, which no one was lucky enough to capture first prize. The Mega Millions is so big, that even the secondary prizes are incredible. Second place with a multiplier is a whopping $5 million, and a cool $1 million without. Multiple ticket holders won these exact prizes on Friday night, while thousands of others took home prizes worth millions of dollars combined. Where to Play If you do not live in the US, don’t worry, you can still play, and win this enormous lottery game. Mega Millions is available to play by purchasing an online lottery ticket. These tickets can now be found at a variety of online lottery ticket websites, such as The Lotter and Lottery Master. These sites give people access to the biggest games from all over the world. There have been hundreds of millions in prize money that has been won exclusively by online lottery players and there has never been a more convenient way to play. Using a PC or a smart device like an iPhone, tablet or Android, simply search for online lottery tickets and research reputable brands to play with. Once selected, simply register an account and choose the Mega Millions, Tuesday night for $128 million. Players choose numbers just like filling out a ticket from a lottery kiosk, only from the comfort of their own home. Some agents even offer subscription services so players will not miss upcoming draws. The Mega Millions is too big to pass up on and even if you’re not in the US, there is a way to play this game. Pick your numbers wisely and try the biggest lottery game in the world.
Isle of Man gaming industry leader Microgaming has established a bursaries initiative to serve a number of qualified students from the Isle of Man whose educational careers have been thrown into doubt for financial reasons. Program Funds Student Living Expenses With the program, Microgaming will fund all living expenses outside of course fees for up to £6,000 per annum. Awards will go to students who demonstrate talent in their areas of study, as Microgaming seeks to promote home-grown talent. Microgaming CEO Roger Raatgever says this of the Isle of Man's youth, “It is essential that we provide them with the tools to reach their potential and that’s why we created this initiative. We are incredibly passionate about Corporate Social Responsibility and are proud of the contribution we make to the Island...our new education initiative complements the work we already do on the island. We want to see the Isle of Man thrive.” Relevant Contact Offices The Isle of Man's Department of Education and Children (DEC) will oversee the bursaries, available to students eligible for a DEC maintenance grant in an approved undergraduate degree course. Applications for 2014 bursaries are being accepted until August 20, 2014 and can be found on Microgaming's website (under News). Microgaming is the author of the first online casino, first made public in 1994. In its ardent pursuit of innovation, Microgaming has emerged as an industry leader and driven development through thousands of unique, genre-defining Casino, Mobile, Poker, Bingo and Land-based casino game offerings in the twenty years since. About Microgaming As host of the world's largest Progressive Jackpot network, Microgaming's innovative products include Live Dealer, Sportsbook, Business Solutions and Quickfire. As an environmentally responsible organization, Microgaming's array of social initiatives include the Microgaming Health and Care Trust, the organization through which it implements local community initiatives such as the bursary program from its headquarters on the Isle of Man.
Golden Riviera Casino is set to launch The Argyle Open, a golf-themed video slot with great multiplayer potential. The game will be available at the casino from Wednesday, 20 August 2014. Multiplayer Golfing Action Developed by Microgaming, The Argyle Open is a 5-reel, 40-payline video slot with a sporty edge: It brings something new to the table as it combines both an interactive online golf experience and the loved features of a classic video slot game with wilds, scatters and free spins. Game Within a Game The action begins when players land three or more scatter symbols which are represented by a golf ball – this triggers the bonus tournament feature. In the beginning of the bonus stage, players choose their preferred golfer out of five professionals. Once a golfer has been chosen, players tee off a 3-stage tournament. Interactivity is the name of the game in this stage when players shift away completely from the standard video slot experience as they actually control the golf clubs and actions carried out by their golfer with the objective of sinking the putt with as few strokes as possible: The ultimate goal bestows upon the amateur golfers rewards and free spins. Golfing for Everyone Commenting on the upcoming game launch, Golden Riviera Casino spokesperson and manager Max Stern said: "It doesn’t matter whether you’re a fan of the sport or not, I’m positive that all our players will enjoy The Argyle Open. It’s perfect as a Multiplayer Slot because it’ll feel like you’re a part of the PGA Tour as you tee off against other players. I’m expecting great things from this game." The Argyle Open will join Golden Riviera Casino's collection of over 650 Microgaming games which new players can enjoy with a 3-tier deposit welcome bonus of up to $/€/£1,400.
As a result of its January formation of a strategic partnership with slot machine and casino management system leader Konami Gaming, Inc, B2B gaming software and content leader GameAccount Network has launched China Shores online in the United States. Now available on Foxwoods, China Shores will be offering the experience of the original game in a translated form online for Simulated Gaming. Partnership Strategy The new partnership will release five more KONAMI games to complement China Shores, as well as offering its GameSTACK Internet Gaming System to land-based casino operators via the technology of the KONAMI SYNKROS gaming enterprise management system. Konami Slot Games will be offered on GameAccount's Internet Gaming System along with other games already available from Ainsworth, Incredible Technologies, Scientific Games, Reel Time Gaming, Gamomat and Multimedia Games. The new array of offerings represents the widest selection of Adobe Flash and mobile supported Class III gaming content available online. About GameSTACK The GameSTACK Internet Gaming System was recently released to the New Jersey state's newly regulated online gaming market, as a provider platform managing all customer registration, verification and banking. The System also offers a wide array of Casino Table Games, integrated Poker and diverse Casino Slot Games. These games are available for play with real money via locally regulated Internet gaming; the games are also available for play using virtual credits in the Simulated Gaming Technology platform accessible via computers and mobile devices. The GameSTACK Internet Gaming System has already proven its resilience through complying with diverse and rigorous regulatory guidelines from New Jersey to Spain to Italy to the UK. This adaptivity has certified GameSTACK as a leading global solution for land-based casino operators seeking to move online quickly and seamlessly in new markets, and is a testament to the robustness of Game Account foundational technology.
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