A new mobile entertainment experience is to be introduced as a result of the agreement signed by AirPlay Network, Inc. and Sprint. This technical innovation will make it possible for the admirers of gambling to select Java-enabled Nextel and Sprint wireless phones as the ones allowing people not only to send SMS voting but also to play with the help of them along with TV. This innovation will let the owners of the phones to choose winners and losers in reality TV shows, compete against the participants of the live events, and even predict while watching.

The agreement was announced by AirPlay at the global wireless trade show hosted in Las Vegas by the Cellular Telephone and Internet Association. The beginning of the TV football season will give Sprint customers a new experience – watch football, play TV and compete with the friends and family members, and even the whole audience. So, while AirPlay provides customers with the ability to play along with watching, Sprint customers be let to select AirPlay games and set up the service directly from their mobile phones. Pricing and handset coverage information will be planned later this year, but Airplay consumers will receive bills for the service on the real Sprint bill.

Initial offer of AirPlay is football. Later on they are planning to offer Sprint customers the whole AirPlay TV platform including a number of various real time entertainments. No doubt, further cooperation of AirPlay and Sprint will bring extraordinary results: exclusive AirPlay shows and events for Sprint customers.

Since the time Everest Poker was introduced to poker players, it has been successfully developing and gaining respect. It is the first who has created a poker room localized in 11 languages with day and night customer support in 15 languages. Increasing popularity of online and live poker and successful partnership of Everest Poker with, e.g. the German Poker Tour 2005 and the French Poker Tour 2005/2006, contributed to the decision making of the team to organize a European championship. As a result, Everest Poker has recently launched a series of free roll live and online poker events called the Everest Poker European Championship (EPEC), that will be held from March to September 2006 in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the countries of Scandinavia. The players of any levels and qualifications will be able to take part in it.

The winner of the Everest Poker European Championship is guaranteed the prize worth 50 000 euros, while the winners of the local free roll events will receive 900 euros. The latter sum includes a 500 euro buy-in and travel expenses to Barcelona 400 euros worth.

The first event within the European championship took place in Germany on the 3rd of March already. To encourage players to participate in the German events, Everest poker has partnered with the only German organization being licensed to organize German poker events – German Poker Players Association.

As the organizers say the tournament will show that poker is accessible for everyone, funny and easy to learn. They are sure that it will demonstrate the increasing popularity of poker and will encourage players’ entrance.

Being a rapidly developing poker room, Titan Poker has recently announced a $500,000 Refer a Friend Freeroll Tournament that is to take place in September 2006. Your entrance is said to be free of charge, but it is to be won in a series if qualifying satellite events that begin in April 2006. The organizers guarantee the distribution of $500,000 in different prizes.

Being registered you are obviously welcome to take part in the promotion, and in such a way you’ll manage to win a seat in one of the satellite events. But those who will be joined by their friends in the poker event will have preferred entries to satellites.

This $500,000 Refer a Friend Freeroll poker tournament is only one in a number of exciting events organized by Titan Poker room and being offered on the iPoker Network. Its players are always awarded seats to the best poker tournaments in the world. Titan Poker room attracts its players with great weekly and monthly cash prizes and jackpots as high as $100,000. E.g., now it is offering more than $1,000,000 in monthly tournament prizes.

Have your heard of the World’s Best Freeroll? This event will be hosted by Titan Poker room on May 21, 2006 and is said to have a $500,000 guaranteed prize pool, and moreover – an unbelievable jackpot – $100 million. To note: the player who will hit a Royal Flush of Spades at the Final Table will win the Jackpot. Seven other final table jackpots that run as high as $3 million dollar also guarantee you excitement.

National Indemnity Company being the subsidiary of one of the biggest insuring companies in the world – Berkshire Hathaway Inc. – re-insures the $100 million Jackpot prize.

The Manchester Wolves and WGIR Hampshire have become partners and are going to hold their first annual Charity Poker Classic. Something new is going to appear at the gambling market. It’s funny and amusing. And what a pleasure it is to work with famous people and to help people in need.

The tournament will take place on the 8th of April, doors open at 10:30 a.m., the beginning of the tournament – at 3p.m. at the Amoskeag Bingo Center that is located in 195 McGregor St., Manchester. All the forthcoming events will contribute to the Eddie “B” Foundation supporting higher education, civic groups, youth organizations in the greater Manchester area. Some money will go to the Manchester Boys and Girls Club. The tournament is expected to be visited by celebrities.

Everyone will have an access to more than $80,000 in cash as the best 10 finalists will earn cash prizes. To enter the “Main event”, the No-Limit Texas Hold’ Em Poker Tournament, you’ll be asked to pay $500 (with no re-buys or adds-ons). If you a fan of the Wolves, you are likely to get a fee discount worth $100. More than that, they will raffle off many prizes, such as: door prizes, merchandise, Rock 101 concert tickets.

Another chance to get your set for the Main Event is to enter the Super Satellite Tournament which is going to take place at 11 a.m. The entry fee there runs as high as 25$ and the number of $ 25 re-buys in the first three levels.

The registration started on the 3rd of April and the number of participants is limited. To become the participant of the competition you may get in touch with the Manchester Wolves office at 603.627.WOLF (9653) or visit the Wolves /WGIR table on April 7, during the match of the home opener against the Green Bay Blizzard at the Verizon wireless Arena. All the money received should be paid up to the “B” Foundation. To play, you should come of age or be at least 18 years old.

February 2006 is the month that upset everyone at the E-Gambling Market with the news that gambling activities had been excluded from the range of the draft framework services directive during the European parliamentary session. The second news deals with the Decree of the French Government allowing FDJeux to act overseas through the Internet and to offer Internet users online lottery. At the same time the act issued in Italy on the 24th of February limits access to any foreign gambling site. Only the UK hasn’t refused from the 2005 act about gambling which will come into force in 2007, thus moving to regulation under control with the Gambling Act.
Such different polices of European states do not correspond to the idea of European unity, and its turn they demonstrate the increase of monopolies in the countries like France and Italy. This news could not be left unnoticed by the experts of AFJL® Advisory Committee.

Didier DEWYN – Chairman of EBA (European Betting Association) and Unibet vice-CEO) is sure that gambling has already become global, and it’s not certain that creation of monopolies will help to protect consumers. Being legal in 25 member states, only one this regulation – EU regulation – will guarantee consumers real protection.

Regarding the French Decree, Eric Bouhanna (founder of Adictel – addictive player regulation), for example, even applied to the Consultative Committee (its main goal is to advise the French budget minister on ruling the FDJeux games) with the purpose to become one of the three experts qualified with legal, social, economic and safety skills. Eric’s experience in the sphere of prevention of addictive players made it possible for him to submit his application. To note, the experts are to be chosen by the French budget minister.

Thibault VERBIEST – Lawyer bar of Paris & Brussels, specialized in NTIC, Media & Gambling – ULYS Law Firm expresses his opinion: “The French Decree dated earlier February 17 is just a catalogue of good willingness, without any real obligations & duties for the government. Indeed, the decree confirms that the FDJeux is not allowed to let minors under 16 to play (why not minors under 18?) and that the FDJeux product line must not incite to money laundering. The opposite way would have been surprising at least. About the consultative committee: this is a good idea; but it is just consultative. Good willingness is not enough for European Court of Justice; Europe will ask for genuine proves of formal gaming and gambling regulation. On top of that we can note that the FDJeux is now allowed to offer games abroad. How can the FDJeux not allow foreign operators to act on French Market?”

Carnival Casino owned by Empire Online has been leading in the internet gambling industry since 2002. That is an online casino that offers 11 progressive jackpot slots and a number of other games with payouts that may run as high as hundreds of thousands and millions of dollars. This is an online casino that has recently set records in paying out multi-million dollars jackpots. The people who turned out to be lucky are three slot machine players, and Marty O. that comes from Florida is the latest of them.

The 22nd of October, 2005 was a special day for 45-year old Marty, an ex janitor, who likes playing at online casinos, especially at Carnival Casino, for the sake of fun, relaxation, entertainment and excitement. On that day he played the Gold Rally 8 Line progressive slot game, with creative Wild West Theme and 2 interactive bonus stages. Having deposited in the game $ 100.000, Martin received a $10.00 bonus. With his next bet, he took a $16.00 chip. Several seconds passed and Marty became a multi-millionaire having won $1,966,000! By the way, Marty’s online jackpot win is the largest payout given to a single player. But he is not the only one to win playing Gold Rally. Being extremely popular with the gamblers, Gold Rally has become the source of $1, 853,850 for Cari M., who win this money a bit earlier than Marty.
It cannot be denied that recent winnings have attracted more online players. But it is not the only merit of Carnival Casino. Safe and honest gaming environment, a large number of good quality games are good reasons to try playing at Carnival Casino.

HOT NEWS!!!! Earlier this month a new progressive jackpot game called Progressive Blackjack has been added to the list of games offered by Carnival Casino.

The new product lines to be exhibited by Aristocrat Technologies Inc. on the 4th of April in Albuquerque, N.M. at the National Indian Gaming Association include a variety of  newly designed MKVI low-denomination video slots, multi-station table games, a multi-site progressive, a new five-reel stepper series, and slant-top cabinets. Thus players will be acquainted with new gaming solutions including video and stepper slots, the OASIS Casino Management System, Interblock multi-station games.

The attention at the NIGA, as the promise, will be drawn by Aristocrat’s newest multi-site progressive game – Loco Loot (R) which features 3 local area jackpots and one multi-site progressive jackpot offering a high hit frequency. This is the patented game where the players purchase reels instead of lines, and when al the reels are played, the players have 243 ways to win.

Another Aristocrat’s highlight is the Crown Slant (TM) cabinet, which is 100% coinless. It is available in casinos in different variations:
casino top, round top, chop top. Playing them you’ll feel comfortable as they present extra leg space, angled buttons, a rubber front, and angled speakers to increase the sound. All these innovations will make your play unforgettable.

SCX (TM) 5-reel Stepper Series designed in a new video-style format to link video and stepper games is another series of Aristocrat’s latest innovations. Their you’ll find already known video games such as Eagle Rock(R), Geisha(R), Queen of the Nile(R), and Sun and Moon(R), but now available in low-denomination stepper games.

Scorchin’ Fortune(R) Hyperlink(R) will also be a part of Aristocrat’s presentation. Being 4-level, 5 and 9-line games, they are designed for high denomination play. Famous and popular MKVI (TM) base games such as Wild Cougar(R) and Black Panther(R) are eatured in Scorchin’ Fortune.

To this list we can also add Corrida De Toros(TM) and Zorro(TM), offering a 2-level, standalone progressive jackpot and outstanding bonus games; new MKVI low-denomination video slot games – Desert Gold(TM), Road Trip(TM), Crystal Springs(TM), Love Birds(TM), Inca Sun(TM), and Phoenix Fantasy(TM).

The focus of the company on low-denomination games enables players to get outstanding gaming experience.

At NIGA we’ll also witness the company’s downloadable technology with the help of which operators are guaranteed quick access to the company’s games. Moreover operators will be allowed to change the games, titles, and denominations with only one click. To that we’d like to add that operators we’ll also get the access to real-time analysis by area, bank, and individual game. All that will make it possible for the operators to work effectively enhancing their chances for optimal performance.

Isaacs said that operators know that they do not only improve their portfolio by constantly adding new games, but they present their 180-day extended performance warranty — the best in the business.

Besides all that the Aristocrats offer Interblock Megastar Roulette games (booth # 1705) – multi-station, automatic, secure, amusing, with outstanding design games that are considered to be the best all over the world. Being a part of 50% acquisition of Elektroncek, a producer of electro-mechanical multi-station gaming products that is located in Slovenia, it is distributed by Aristocrats in North America. The game is a single or double zero roulette where 5 to 10 players can sit at. What is important is that there are four different table configurations. It means that both small and large casinos can have them.

You can try playing 4 new games at CrazyVegasCasino, SunVegasCasino, CasinoUS and ArthurianCasino. The games introduced by Vegas Partner Lounge casinos immediately after the launch of the Bahamas Bonanza Competition are Moonshine, Isis, Free Spirit and Deuces and Joker 100 Play Video Poker. A player has been able to get new experience since the 1st of April. The latest editions are powered by the illustrious Viper software from Microgaming, have superb quality graphics, smooth play and plenty of other features. SunVegasCasino manager Austin Green is sure that these games will give plenty of opportunities for players to win a fortune, and moreover, there is still enough time to join Bahamas Bonanza Competition. The offer of Vegas Partner Lounge Casinos is really thrilling and tempting – an all expense paid trip to the Paradise Island in the Bahamas and staying at the Royal Towers, plus the chance to win a year’s worth free games – and there is $69,000 to be given away.

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MOONSHINE – a 5 reel, 25 pay line Video Slot. Splendid carton graphics, superb quality, plenty of action and highly entertaining! Here you’ll find wild, scatter and bonus trigger symbols, such as Gun Totin Grandmother rocking on the porch of her hut with a shed full of firewater, and a sheriff being on her trail. The player selection is really unique – free spin feature enables the increase of free spins and multiplier awards. No doubt, you will want to see and try something new. That is what you need to be thrilled and to get a reward.

ISIS – a 5 reel, 25 pay line game. The action is Egyptian in theme: enigmatic amulets, vases, magic eyes, hawks, goddess Isis and many other features. The papyri presented associated the star Sept with mighty Isis. It’s a game for the players looking for excitement, entertainment, wile and scatter rewards and free spins. This is the game that will enable the player to make his winning 2 or even 4 times bigger in case he/she bets on color and suit. The base game jackpot may amount to 25 000 coins, and if you are lucky your winning may increase up to 150 000. Isn’t it the reason for playing?

FREE SPIRIT – uncomplicated 3 reel, 1 pay line game. It is for those who adore bonus games. The theme is Native American, and the action as really fast. A maximum 2 coin bet can bring you 5000. Get one of the Free Spirit Symbols, that are the keys to the reaches and you winning will double, 2 – and the winning is 4 times bigger, 3 – the jackpot hits!!! Within the game you’ll find some extra third reel thrills, like that: the bonus feature Wheel of Wealth is triggered every time the Spin symbol lands on the third reel, allowing the player to get up to 1000 coins on max bet.

DEUCES AND JOKER MULTI-HAND VIDEO POKER – being the 4th in a series of 100 Play Power Poker Video Poker games, it really offers new quality of excitement and entertainment. In comparison with the previous games of this series about 100 hands of Video Poker can be played simultaneously. In addition it offers a wide variety of wagers. You cannot but admire the offered features: generous pay tables, an Auto Hold facility holding the mathematically superior cards in the hand. Moreover, it is played only when the player wishes to, and in general if he wishes to. It should be noted that the deuces in the deck are wild. They substitute for any card to complete a winning hand. At the same time the Joker, being the extra card in the deck, is also wild, and it stand for any
denomination and suit to complete a winning hand.

Take it into consideration that ArthurianCasino will get a number of exciting games released in March, 2006. They are Kathmandu, Wheel of Wealth Special Edition, Multi-Hand Vegas Downtown Blackjack and All Aces Video Poker.

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The Citizens Utility Board offers the service available for consumers at http://www.CitizensUtilityBoard.org/GasMarketMonitor.php where they provide up-to-date comprehensive natural gas price analysis that is overseen monthly. According to the latest analysis issued on Monday by CUB a great deal of the unregulated natural gas suppliers’ offers are bad deals in comparison with utility rates. They are bad even in comparison with Nicor Gas and Peoples Energy who have set up extremely high prizes. As CUB executive Director David Kolata thinks that switching natural gas supplier you’ll sooner lose than save money on the gas bills. She thinks that while sitting at a real blackjack table you are more likely to win.     
The figures say: of 789 alternative natural gas plans having been marketed since 2003, 291 plans have already expired; 477 – are still in effect. Of the 291 expired plans the consumers lost money on 57% of them, while saved on only 37%. Of those plans in effect, it had cost the consumers 60% more to date.
 
In 21 cases a gas supplier has defaulted on contracts. Moreover, the majority of suppliers require from their customers to sign a contract for 1-5 years. According to the survey made in December 2004 less than 3% of the offers had saved money. The current analysis demonstrates that more plans have saved money. Probably that happened partly because some consumers had managed to lock in prizes before they increased and reached record levels.
 
The 2005 federal data state that some 161,000 customers have chosen an alternative gas supplier, and there are 8 firms participating in the programs “customer choice”. The rates offered by them are usually of two kinds: a fixed rate (for a period of one to five years) and a variable rate tied to an index changing monthly. The initial prize of both of them is practically always higher than the utility rates, and to make the offer pay off, the utility rate has to soar.
 
The Gas Market Monitor compares the rates customers paid on the pricing plans of the alternative gas suppliers with the actual rates offered by Nicor Gas, Peoples Gas, and North Shore Gas. The savings and loss figures are based on typical usage of 1,325 terms a year, allocated by monthly consumption. Offers still in effect were analyzed during February. The data received from the alternative gas suppliers comes monthly and it consists of the per term gas charge, monthly fees and some other charges, but it should be noted that government taxes and surcharges are not included.
 
Since opening of the gas market in northern Illinois it has become rather tempting for the alternative gas suppliers to use the same name and logo as the regulated utility company has, and some even renege on their fixed offers as their customers save too much.  Needless to say, that the prizes changing so rapidly and often cannot but affect customers, while the companies make fortunes with the help of their staff whose earnings depend on the number of customers they enroll. 

According the issued reports received by Home Gambling Network, Inc. (HGN) and MelMolnick, dated January, 20, 2006, a warrant for the arrest of Garet Bradford, a WagerFree.com Gaming Operator, was issued and obtained by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The operator has been accused of running unlicensed gaming activities.
 
The investigation of the case has been carried out in close cooperation of the Nevada Gaming Control Board with the Department of Homeland security and the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement agencies.
 
It turned out that Garet Bradford being not licensed thus violating the state regulation ordinance and laws, maintained, ran an Internet sports pool known as WagerFree.com where he accepted stakes on sporting events in person, over the telephone or throughout the Internet. He received money, property played, percentage or share either directly or indirectly, but again not having been licensed first.
 
The following information is the copy of the enforcement division issued by the NGCB and you are able to see it with your own eyes:
 
“NEVADA GAMING CONTROL BOARD: INFORCEMENT DIVISION
Case No. RCR 2006-026300 Dept No. 5
A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT FROM THE NEVADA GAMING CONTROL BOARD: ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
 
VS:
 
COUNT 1
UNLICENSED GAMING ACTIVITIES
 
A category B Felony in Violation of NRS 463.160 (1) (a) And NRS 463.360
Garet Bradford did, without being properly licensed, deal, operate, carryon, conduct, maintain or expose for play in the State of Nevada an INTERNETsports pool under the name of WagerFree.com. Garet Bradford did accept wagers on sporting events by any system or method of wagering without first having procured, and thereafter maintaining in effect, all Federal, State, county and Municipal GAMING LICENSES as required by statute, regulation ordinance or by the governing board of any unincorporated town.
 
COUNT 2
 
A category B Felony in Violation of NRS 463.160 (1) (d) And NRS 463.360
 
Garet Bradford did accept wagers in person, over the telephone or through the INTERNET, on sporting events by any system or method of wagering, and did receive, directly or indirectly, any compensation or reward or any percentage or share of the money or property played, for keeping, running or carrying on said sports pool, without first having procured, and thereafter maintaining in effect, all Federal, State, county and Municipal GAMING LICENSES as required by statute, regulation or ordinance or by the governing board of any unincorporated town.”