Fight against Censorship is On

The proposed Kentucky legislation is threatening to shut down online casinos’ domain names, this way forcing them to leave the US market. 141 domain names, some of them registered internationally , are already on the Kentucky’s confiscation list.

The Poker Players Alliance could not but express their negative attitude towards the situation going on with the planned legislation. The inplementation of the legislation will unavoidably lead to forced compliance with the state’s impending ban on online casino gambling activity an a “precedent for censorship of the Internet by force”. There is a chance that the situation may extend far beyond the online casino gambling industry.

Cryptologic Brings Real Entertainment Experience

Having signed an exclusive agreement with Kurastica, Cryptologic is now able to continue its expansion into the new markets, this time in the Commonwealth of Independent States a very promising market.

Kurastica’s parent company has becpme known for itss succesful gaming business in Russia, the Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Georgia, Belarus and some ex Soviet Union countries.

Kurastica will be able to use Cryptologic’s software only in the first quarter of 2009.

A Progressive Jackpot Going to Payout

The latest winning of the progressive jackpot worth Euro 501,000 at Europa Casino indicates that the casino is growing and enjoys benefits from the thriving online gambling industry in Europe.

The winner is DuarteF, a Portuguese gambler who frequents the online casino site. He was playing Playtech’s Global Traveler 5-reel, 20 pay-line progressive slots game.

Now, the Global Traveller is at its minimum and has started building up again.

Online bonuses

Online gambling has become a universal source of entertainment for beginners and professionals alike. Not only is it a way to relax and spend leisure time, it is also a good way to earn some money.

Online gambling requires very little money for players to commence playing. In fact most players play without putting in any investment of their own and only using the casino’s money. This is because most casinos give out plenty of bonuses to lure the player to play at their site. All the player has to do is to open an account and start playing with the casino. The more the player plays at that site, the more types of bonuses he will earn and higher the percentage they will be.

The bonus comes in handy, especially if you are a novice, just beginning to play. Such bonuses are given as a unique method to attract more customers to their sites. The fierce competition among online casino sites has given rise to many new and innovative bonuses inviting members to join a particular casino. Lots of online casinos also present to their members and active players monthly bonuses to take away each month.

The bonuses offered by online casinos may be in the form of fixed points or money. There are conditions and rules as to how much bonus a player is eligible to get and also depends on the amount he wagers. These bonuses offered by online casinos may also be a fixed bonus, which will match with the initial amount of your deposit. It can also be seen as a percentage adding to the account deposit.

The conditions may differ with each casino as will the percentage of bonus. Players may also be asked to participate in certain game to avail that bonus. Whatever it may be, every player gets a good opportunity to win pots of money without putting in little or no money of his own.

The number of Software Development Companies is Growing

No one will doubt the fact that there are lots of vacancies for software development companies in the online casino gambling industry. So, having spent two years in development, forming the games, honing the technology and developing a portfolio of games, Wizard Gaming is known to have received its first licensee. Now, company’s games are available through GoldRockCasino.com.

To start with, GoldRockCasino.com offers Wizard’s 21 video slots titles via download. Some more slots titles and progressive slots that are so popular in the gaming community are to be launched in the nearest future.

Wizard is planning its further development with the extensive offer of a great number of online casino games, slots titles, table games, and perhaps even poker down the line.

Party Gaming Offers Live Dealer Format

In the competitive world of the internet gambling the appearance of new technologies and gaming formats is unavoidable. So, Party Gaming after two years of brand reestablishment and new player base development launched a live dealer format at the site’s casino and poker sites.

The company has been looking for a niche at the European market, and the live dealer agreement of Party Gaming with Evolution gaming will for sure help them achieve their goal.

The fairly new technology, the live dealer format is thought to be a very good means in the intense competition at the European internet gambling market.

The CEO at Party Gaming, Jim Ryan notes: “We believe that live casino will gain us access to players who enjoy and prefer the experience of watching croupiers dealing cards or spinning roulette wheels and calling ‘place your bets’ in real time that’s great, live online gaming entertainment.”

Austrian Gamblers Spend More at Internet Gambling and Betting sites

Austria is showing increased number of online gamblers. Online betting is very popular there and Austria’s gross gaming revenues are on the rise this year.

The Austrian betting market demonstrates significant overall increase of 12.4% for the country’s 50% yearly growth.

The gambling and betting industries’ analysts predict the European online casino and sportsbetting industries will grow at huge rates. As for the Austrian market, it will slow down on yearly gross revenue growth two year after its massive growth.

The Latest Offer from Club Vegas USA

Baby Boomers: Cash Cruise is another i-slot game launched by Club Vegas USA. It is a 15-line, 5-coin i-Slot game that has free spins, expanding wilds, multiplier and four absolutely new bonus rounds.

The player starts his journey in the “Travel Agency” and then visits the randomly selected various places via the bonus round.

Club Vegas USA offers gigantic 300% bonus and an ongoing $20,000 bonus promotion.

For further information, go to www.clubvegasusa.com.

Blackberry Keeps up with Customers’ Demands

Blackberry, in its attempt to expand into the mobile gaming industry, has announced a new application for its users.

The application will make it possible for US mobile gamers to enjoy sportsbetting without the illegal aspect to the game. Gamblers will have instant access to wagering odds and regularly updated information on sporting events. But please note that the only form of wagering is free-money.

The application announced is compatible with Blackberry and is a SportsLine. The BBSportsLines free application is an alternative for Blackberry devices.

Dual Luck

Sophie M from Peterborough turned out to be the first dual jackpot winner at William Hill. The first time she was playing on the Pharaoh’s Treasure slot game and won EUR 102,000. Her second winning came one month after the first one. This time she was playing Gold Rush Showdown and won EUR 84,978.