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Play'n GO's newest slot, Grim Muerto, is anything but grim. In fact, it is actually a colorful, festive and lively celebration that centers around the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. Players will enjoy the upbeat Mariachi band whose deceased members still know how to belt out a good tune - and players will especially enjoy the possibility of winning up to 2,500 their original bets. Grim Muerto will certainly remind some of the popular 90s (and recently reworked) game Grim Fandango, from which it draws inspiration. About the Slot Play'n GO's Grim Muerto has 5 reels and 20 paylines, and bets range from 20p to £100 per spin. Reel symbols include a book scatter symbol, a candle, a guitar wild, various letters, and more. In the base game, when five guitars appear across a payline, players can win 50 times their original wager. The Free Spins Feature The Free Spins feature is the main attraction in this game, and it is triggered when the scatter symbol appears on reels 1, 3, and 5. The Free Spins feature is packed with fun surprises. For example, when the Free Spins feature is triggered players automatically get 10 free spins, which can be retriggered again and again, with no limits. Also during this feature, if one or two candle symbols appear on the reels, players will win three to six free spins. Additionally, there will be highlighted reels on every free spin - if a wild lands on one of these reels, it will duplicate itself and replace all other symbols on those reels. And finally, a high-value Mariachi symbol will be randomly selected to act as an additional wild throughout the feature - this can yield wins of up to 2,500 times players' original bets. Where to Play Grim Muerto is being released today, July 12, and will be available for play across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices. Look out for it at Play'n GO Casinos such as Video Slots Casino, SpinEmpire Casino, and Casino Cruise.
Karamba Casino has completed a major upgrade that will give all currently registered players access to a new suite of live dealer games. Having partnered with Evolution Gaming, a live casino software specialist, Karamba will be able to provide its players with a new dimension of gaming. Live casino games are by no means new to the marketplace, having been launched several years ago. However, this is not an innovative platform that every online casino can offer, whereas mobile is much more widespread and viewed as a necessity. By comparison, live dealer games are much more specialised and require first-rate software. Introducing Evolution Gaming Karamba players are in for a brand new experience now that the casino is partnered with Evolution Gaming, as this software provider has invested heavily in perfecting the live experience. Moving forward, Evolution Gaming will provide Karamba with blackjack, roulette, and baccarat games from its wider suite, which also includes poker variants that are not at Karamba. Evolution Gaming’s live platform is designed to connect online casinos with real-life table games hosted by human dealers – all by a digital connection. So long as players have a quick internet connection, they should expect smooth performance while they are playing live casino games. Players will also get to control their experience by adjusting in-game settings. State-of-the-art live casino games Evolution Gaming maintains two cutting-edge studios outfitted with high-end broadcasting equipment to capture all of the casino realistic action. In addition to those studios in Latvia and Malta, the software provider also hosts live games from within genuine land-based casinos. For players with concerns over the standard of the live dealers, it is worth noting that Evolution Gaming has a dedicated academy where each dealer is educated and trained until they are ready to host games in real-time. Karamba players will now be able to see the standard of Evolution’s live casino dealers.
Push Gaming is a developer of online casino games, with high expectations for 2016 and beyond. In order to better promote its software, the company has signed a content distribution deal with Relax Gaming. The game provider runs the Silver Bullet iGaming platform which as a result of this agreement will be used as a springboard to attract new customers. A Mutually Beneficial Partnership Patrik Österåker CEO of Relax Gaming expressed his satisfaction for signing the agreement with Push Gaming. He praised their new partner for developing quality gaming content that would be an asset for their own Silver Bullet online casino platform. Players from all over the world currently rely on this gaming platform to provide them with immediate and unrestricted access to the latest games. Push Gaming has been searching for a gaming operator capable of offering quick integration of its latest games. Achieving proper market access has always been their top priority and Silver Bullet can provide all that. So far, they’ve been quite selective when signing agreements and only shook hands with companies that have a proven track record. A Second Promising Joint Venture The two partners hope that past performance is a reliable indicator of future results. That’s because the last time they shook hands on a project, the outcome exceeded their expectations. Relax Gaming helped Push Gaming with its launching of casino games for Mr Green not so long ago. Now that they will gain direct access to Silver Bullet they’ll be able to better promote their content. The online casino platform witnessed a significant growth in content and distribution. Teaming up with respectable software developers has been a key ingredient in the recipe for success. It provides operators with the tools needed to launch content simultaneously across all channels and reach more customers.
Celtic and the Red Imps begin their Champions League qualifying campaign tonight. Celtic are without two of their key players for tonight's game, as midfielder Stefan Johansen and Charlie Mulgrew are both out. The trouble for Johansen is an ankle injury, which will keep him sidelined for the next three weeks. Mulgrew is not travelling due to contract negotiations. Since taking the helm over Celtic, Brendan Rodgers' first test comes tonight. The newly appointed head coach will be set on winning and making a statement while doing so. The Red Imps are likely to play with the same squad that beat Flora Tallinn in the previous round, but they will need to up their game substantially if they are to beat Celtic. They have been champions of Gibraltar for the last 14 consecutive seasons but have never made it past the second round of Champions League qualifying. Celtic made it to the qualifiers after winning the Scottish League for five consecutive seasons. League success is one thing, but success in Europe is another and Rodgers knows too well what that means, as he was unsuccessful with Liverpool in Europe. Champions League Qualifying Betting The odds are set at bet365 Sports for all of this week's qualifying matches. The Red Imps are serious underdogs for the match tonight in all lines and props bets. Outright, they are at 17.00 to win, while Celtic are at 1.14 and a draw is also quite attractive at 7.50. There will be live in play betting throughout the match and dozens of additional betting opportunities to choose from. As always, bet365 is running their Bore Draw Money Back offer in which punters can get a full refund on certain bets if the match ends in a boring 0-0 draw.
A lucky player from Norway has won €2.9 million playing the popular Joker Millions slot by Yggdrasil. The jackpot is pooled across the entire network of casinos powered by their software. Chris from Oslo was spending some quality time spinning its reels at LeoVegas on Monday, betting in increments of €1.25. The video slot is mobile friendly, so he chose to gamble on his smartphone, while waiting on his girlfriend who was shopping for apples. The Largest Ever Jackpot on Joker Millions Slot Yggdrasil’s game made other players rich in the past, with two major winners emerging since March 2015 when it was launched. In September, somebody scooped a prize worth €720,000 and three months later another jackpot worth €460,000 was won. Both winners had good reasons to celebrate, but the amounts they won pale in comparison to the $2.9 million won by Chris. With this newfound fortune, he can fulfill all his dreams and a trip to the Maldives now sits at the top of the list. Once the lucky couple returns from this great vacation, Chris plans to invest the money in two apartments. The First Progressive Jackpot by Yggdrasil Gaming The software developer has an impressive collection of games and a handful of popular progressive jackpot slots. This however was the first game produced by them and so far the best paying video slot. Fredrik Elmqvist, CEO at Yggdrasil Gaming was quick to congratulate the winner and looks forward to other players claiming seven digit amounts. The progressive jackpot will now be reset at a value of €2 million and is expected to pick up speed. The fact that it can be played on mobile devices and it also features an attractive base game explains its popularity among fans of the genre. As new casinos join the Yggdrasil network, progressive jackpots are expected to hit new highs and set more records.
With no tickets matching all six numbers on Friday night, the Powerball Lottery jackpot has grown to an estimated $311 million. If anyone wins it at the next draw on Wednesday 9th July, they can choose a lump sum payment of around $221 million after taxes, or take it over 29 years to receive the whole amount. As the $540 million Mega Millions jackpot was claimed on Friday, this is now the biggest prize on Earth. Playing Mega Millions It costs $2 to play the Powerball lottery, and for that players get to pick 6 numbers, with 5 main ones selected from a group of 69 and a sixth red Powerball one chosen from a smaller group of just 26. There are several secondary prize levels, with matching enough of the main numbers earning winners a guaranteed $1 million prize, while just matching the red ball number being worth $1. For an extra $1 per go, a Power Play option can be taken, and this has the effect of multiplying all prizes, except for the jackpot and the 5 number $1 million prize which gets doubled. A multiplier of between 2x and 5x is drawn. The odds of winning the jackpot are around 1 in 292.000,000, while the odds of collecting some sort of prize is 1 in 25. About The $311 million Draw The Powerball has been rolling over since a single ticket won $429 million back in May, but this is dwarfed by the world-record breaking $1.58 billion prize that was shared by 3 tickets in January of this year. Once jackpots hit this sort of level, public interest increases and they tend to rise even more quickly. The next draw takes place at 10.59 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday 9th July, although tickets must be purchased by 9.45 p.m. that evening. Anyone playing online via services like The Lotter, Play USA Lotteries or LottoBooking will need to take this into account when entering, as Eastern time is 5 hours behind the UK and 6 hours behind European time.
Online gamblers who have an account with Jubise Casino are in for an unpleasant surprise. The casino has announced that it had shut down and moved all players’ details and info to a casino named TTR Casino. This was done without prior warning, therefore without consent, which is in stark contrast with industry standards. Interestingly enough, the casino is still up and running at the time of writing this article, despite members being notified about the closure of Jubise Casino. Players and affiliates were left guessing about what happens next, as they were not formally informed how the transition process will unfold. The fact that they are eligible for the TTR Casino new player bonuses is only a pale consolation for the affected players. An Unpleasant Surprise for Jubise Casino Players Those who are gambling at this casino were notified via email about the sudden changes. Not only was the email sent after the changes were made, but it also feels rushed and unprofessional. The author didn’t take the time to think the message through and even misspelled several words. It is only fair to assume that the recipients will get the feeling that the email was written by someone who just wanted to get it over with. To say that this is not a professional way to conduct business would be the understatement of the day. Players who undertake research when opening an account with online casinos feel shortchanged about the transfer of accounts and personal information. A professional casino is expected to notify players and affiliates in advance and ask them if they agree to have their info moved. Harming the Industry It is such cases that are so toxic and harmful to the industry, and sometimes shed a negative light on how it is viewed. As we in Online Casino Reports always wish after similar occurrences, we hope that we'll stop seeing this happen so often, and if possible - at all.
One of the biggest iGaming events of the year is just around the corner: Casual Connect USA, scheduled to take place from July 18-20 at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, California. This year’s Casual Connect will focus on social casino gaming, with a line-up of nearly 100 speakers from a wide array of companies, including Google, Facebook, Big Fish, Zynga, GSN Games, Microsoft, and more. Social Gaming Social gaming is gaining more and more popularity throughout the world, and iGaming companies, both new and veteran, are interested in growing this particular area that seems to have unlimited potential. Casual Connect USA will address issues that iGaming companies are dealing with on a very real basis: the state of the current market, changing trends, player retention, marketing, how to expand operations, monetize, and more. Networking Casual Connect USA will also offer networking events, during which attendees, who are iGaming professionals, will have the opportunity to connect with each other and forge valuable partnerships that can stand them in good stead in the future. There will be networking events every day of the conference. Developers and Newbies There will also be a Developer Showcase, which offers young developers the chance to gain exposure and learn how to succeed in the new games ecosystem. Additionally, the 2016 Indie Prize Awards will take place at Casual Connect USA, during which selected teams will showcase their games and compete for the Indie Prize. The Indie Prize is well-known for giving budding developers the jump-start they need to break into the iGaming industry. Casual Connect International Casual Connect USA is part of the larger Casual Connect enterprise, which hosts multiple yearly iGaming conferences around the world. Casual Connect Asia was a notable success this past May, while Casual Connect Tel Aviv is scheduled to take place in November. Every year, the Casual Connect conferences attract thousands of attendees and feature hundreds of lectures from international iGaming experts.
Gambling software giant Playtech has found a way to get a leg up on the competition: buy it. Eight Figure BGT In a €138m deal, Israeli billionaire Teddy Sagi´s group has acquired rival operator Best Gaming Technology (BGT) in the latest merger within a wave of industry consolidation. Robust Playtech Growth Fresh off a year in which full year results to December 31 to 2015 showed revenue increases from €457m to €630m, Sagi had indicated earlier this year his organization´s pursuit of a number of acquisitions to continue expanding distribution of the technology it offers to customers such as Sky and Ladbrokes. The Deal Wednesday, Playtech announced the cash acquisition of 90 per cent of Vienna-based BGT, with an option to buy the remaining shares for up to €55m from BGT 2005 founder and chief executive Armin Sageder, who plans to remain at the group for at least another three years. The Rise of BGT BGT has made a name for itself with software creation for self-service stand alone betting terminals allowing punters to do everything from placing sports bets to playing casino games. Omni Channel Advantage The key competitive technology of the BGT machines appealing to retail bookmakers is the “omni-channel” capability enabling punters to use online gambling account funds to wager on physical machines in land-based betting shops. Playtech Expansion Playtech accomplishes the task of strengthening its position in the UK, Spain and Italy by adding the 24,000 machines BGT is contracted to support across UK, Ireland, Spain, Austria and Germany to its existing contract with Gala Coral to provide omni-channel capabilities to all of that operator´s machines. Playtech Strategy Playtech chief executive Mor Weizer explained how the deal coincides with his company´s recognition that “the future of gaming is for retail operators to digitise their offering, creating an opportunity to extend beyond retail and into online including web and mobile.” Outlook Look for omnichannel capabilities to be a key bargaining chip in mergers, acquisitions and expansion moving forward.
A brand-new video slot produced by NetEnt can now be enjoyed across the network of casino powered by then. The software developer is proud to announce that NRVNA: The Nxt Xperience can now be played at leading NetEnt casinos the likes of 777 Casino, Slots Magic Casino and 10Bet Casino. A Modern 5 Reel 30 Pay Line Game NRVNA was previewed a couple of months ago and generated a lot of hype. Enthusiasm grew in anticipation of its official release and NetEnt casino players have already jumped on the bandwagon. The charming graphics and immersive sound effects act as a magnet for players who seek a great looking game. They can bet as little as 30p per spin or fulfill their highrollers ambitions and wager £150. There is an indissoluble link between the size of the investment and the potential payouts which can go as high as 3,220 times your stake. The symbols that populate the reels depict four leaf clovers, bells, 7s and horse shoes. Players should keep a keen eye for cherries, because these are the best paying ones, with five of them triggering 2,000 coin jackpots. No Shortage of Free Spins and Multipliers Glowing orbs come in different colors and all of them are a pleasant sight. The pink one with a star inside acts as the wild symbol and can substitute all other signs except for the scatter. When it pops up in a winning sequence, profits are multiplied threefold. The orange orb stands for the scatter symbols and is the one to trigger the highly anticipated free spins feature. Depending on how many orange orbs appear on the active pay line, players can collect free spins ranging from 10 to 30. A massive wheel will descend after each and every winning bonus round to offer random selections of extra spins and multipliers. There is more than meets the eye about NRVNA and those who give it a chance will fall in love with this new NetEnt slot.
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