April 2010

Legal Disputes Arise Over Branded Online Slots

Branded slots are all the rage in the online casino world, creating very profitable opportunities for both casino operators and software designers. However, the seemingly amicable partnerships are beginning to go sour.
 

Online Slots Technology Continues to Develop

The online casino world develops at an unprecedented rate, as operators compete with one another to offer the best and most innovative online casino games. Of all the games in the online gambling world, slots are the easiest to manipulate and customize, so online casino software developers have advanced their technology far beyond any other type of game.
 

Canadian Gaming Summit Underway

Every year, online gambling experts and professionals gather to share information about the industry at the Canadian Gaming Summit. This year, the Summit will take place in Alberta, and organizers are expecting to see over 1200 attendees.
 

Spin Palace Heads into May with Great Promotions

At the beginning of every month, Spin Palace launches new promotions to keep players engaged. This month, things are a little different. Although Spin Palace launched new promotions at the start of April, the site will also be hosting some promotions during the month's final week.
 

Microgaming Slots Pay Out 5 Jackpots to 1 Winner

The odds of hitting a jackpot once is 1 in over 36 billion; twice is over 1 in 3 trillion. Basically, you have a better chance of getting hit by lightening than hitting any jackpot more than once, but one lucky player has won a total of 5 times in the past two months on the Microgaming online slots game, Carnaval.
 

Jackpot City Follows InterCasino's Footsteps

It seems as though InterCasino has started a trend in the online gambling community. Now, online casinos are beginning to see the value in offering players luxury prizes instead of simply cash. Just as InterCasino’s Space Race comes to an end, Jackpot City has announced its own vacation giveaway promotion, which will send a lucky player away on an African Safari.

InterCasino Gives Two Astronauts a Down-to-Earth Experience

As InterCasino offers land-lubbers an outerspace vacation, the popular online casino has just announced its offer to give two NASA astronauts an exciting land-based experience for a change.
 

Online Slots Player Hits Multi-Million Dollar Jackpot

In the world of online slots, large jackpots are quite common, with hundreds of players winning thousands of dollars each and every week. What is rare, however, is for a player to win over $1 million in one sitting. It has only happened a handful of times at various online casinos, but one game is changing the face of the industry.
 

All Slots Wagering Competition On Now!

This certainly has been a busy week for All Slots online casino, and things are about to get even more exciting! Until Tuesday, April 20, All Slots will be running its ever-popular Slots All Star Competition, in which players try to out-wager each other for fabulous cash prizes.
 

Politicians Take Online Gambling Matter into their own Hands

While the US remains divided over the issue of legalized online gambling, individual states are beginning to take matters into their own hands.  Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Missouri, South Carolina and Alabama all see the monetary benefits of legalized online gambling and are quietly making their own plans regarding this matter.

New Player Verification System Combats Fraud

With news of shadow networks targeting online casinos, operators must take a second look at their security systems to ensure the safety of their customers. So, the arrival of PlayerVerify comes at the perfect time, allowing players to safely send sensitive documents to casino operators in order to verify their identities.
 

Police Develop Online Gambling Task Force in Time for World Cup

As the 2010 FIFA World Cup approaches, police officials in various countries are closely monitoring the online gambling process.

A special task force has been set up that will strictly monitor online casino operators that will offer their services for any players wanting to place bets on the popular sporting event.  Police have been persistent in seizing any computers that are believed to be used for conducting an online gambling business illegally.

All Slots Launches Instant Play Casino

All Slots online casino has just launched its Instant Play platform, which gives players access to over 300 games without having to download the entire casino suite. Using Flash software, All Slots will be accessible by players from any computer – not just their own personal device. 
 

All Slots Revolutionizes Bonus Management

Online casinos have recently made great use of account management tools, giving players the opportunity to track their gaming progress. Players can see how much they’ve deposited, wagered and withdrawn, but they are left in the dark about their bonuses and wager requirements. Using the ClearPlay bonus system, All Slots online casino finally provides players with an application that manages and monitors their bonuses.

Shadow Networks Threaten Online Casinos

This week, the University of Toronto discovered a "Shadow Network" of hackers using remote computers to access top-secret government information. Taking part in online espionage, they are able to sell valuable data as well as extort money from internet-based businesses like online casinos.
 

Party Casino to Release the World's First RPG Slot

In a huge step forward for online gambling technology, Party Gaming has developed the world's first every role-playing slots game. It will be available for play at Party Casino.
 

Prepare for April Promotions

As March winds down so do the promotions that are currently being offered.  But before players get upset at the end of March’s promotions, they must remember that the end of one month means the beginning of another.  As we move into April, online casinos are preparing the best promotions that players have ever seen.

All Slots Online Casino Launches New Games

This April, players are in for a treat at All Slots online casino. Two new games have been released, and they are sure to keep players on their toes for the rest of the month.
 

Canada to Tax Online Gamblers

It is a well-known fact that the Canadian economy is currently suffering from a growing deficit. To lessen the financial burden, the government has been busy devising new revenue streams, and at the heart of their latest scheme lies the tax dollars of online casino patrons.