Now’s your chance to grab a ‘Hulking great win’ from Bet Fred’s latest videoslot – The Incredible Hulk. Try your luck to expand your bank balance with the big green nasty – and have some fun in the process.
Gratuitous violence your thing? The Smash Bonus on this new slot gets you to smash cop cars and helicopters to determine your payout. Nice.
You won’t be seeing any little green men – this guy’s one big green man who can expand to take over multiple reels on your slot machine. The game engine of this cool new slot triggers lots of free spin wins (and they can be retriggered from within a run of free spins).
If you’re a fan of the Marvel TM comics, the tv series from way-back-when, or the latest Hulk Movie you should check out this slot.
Other games added this week at popular betting and gaming site BetFred.com include: Iron Man, Irish Luck, La Chatte Rouge, Rome & Glory, Cherry Love, Thai Paradise, True Love, Knockout, Skazka…3D Roulette, 50 Line Joker Poker and more…
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September 15th, 2009
However unlikely it may sound for an online gambling site to deliver more than their hype, Victor Chandler has exceeded our expectations. Really! We knew the team at VC were tarting up their tired old Chartwell-based online casino, but having finally got around to checking out the makeover, we were astounded!
The new VC Casino, powered by Net Entertainment, is really quite jazzy. Yes, it’s still not a Microgaming or Playtech casino with hundreds of games to choose from (and all those amazingly animated slot machines…) but, for table and card game players who just want instant gaming action with a touch of style, VCCasino is actually now hard to beat!
As Victor Chandler has a reputation that spans more than sixty years in the gambling industry you can take it as a given that they have all their back office processes and the support aspects 100%.
My pick of the card games is Txs Holdem poker – great to practice those opening hand decisions… and you can play for free or for real. There’s a good Bacarrat and even the range of Blackjack games give you some excellent wagering options, especially if you’re a system bettor.
My pick of the new VC Casino slots was probably Secrets of Horus, but the The Super Eighties and The Groovy 60s slots are fun too, and I recommend them if you’re a true slots junkie.
Video Poker at Victor Chandler’s new Casino is also surprisingly good. My favourite was All American (pictured). It might be your too!
You can play all games for free (no registration required) or for real money (becoming a member at VCCasino is free and easy with a whole host of secure deposit options available).
Yes, there’s a £100 joining bonus if you’ve not got a VC account, but the reality is – you’re better just to join up and play… casino bonuses (and not just VC’s) are generally for the mathematically challenged (ie. stupid) and simply more hassle than they’re worth.
Victor Chandler Casino: Fair, Fast, Funky! Mike Maus
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September 8th, 2009
Dice can be traced to prehistoric times when primordial fortunetellers threw sacred arrows, bone, sticks and stones on the ground to predict the future for his tribe. A cubical die dating back to 600 B.C. was found in Egypt. Dice went through a long evolution of shape, size, form and markings. They were made of wood, stones, bones, animal teeth and horns, nutshells and seeds. American Indians fashioned four-sided knucklebones for dice. In Greek and Roman civilizations, dice were made of more expensive materials like ivory, precious stones and materials, and porcelain.
The game of craps first began in Roman times, but was known as “dice.” Emperors Augustin, Nero and Caligula were devoted players and even cheated at the game. Craps derived from the English game called Hazard in the 18th Century. When it came to France in the 19th Century, it was called craps, from the word “crabs,” which means pair of ones. In 1865, dice-maker John H. Winn published an improved version that led to the way the game is played today.
Craps is an easy game to learn.
How to make a “pass line” bet will get you started. Don’t be concerned with most of the other 40 bets, mainly the proposition and hard-way wagers because their odds are dreadful.
A simple pass line bet, with a low house edge, works like this: A bet is placed on the pass line before the shooter rolls. If the “come out” roll is a 7 or 11, you win. But if it comes up 2, 3 or 12, you lose. If any other number is rolled, that becomes the point number. If the shooter rolls that number again before a 7, you win even money on your pass line bet. But if a 7 comes up first, you lose.
Once the point is set, an additional bet can be made behind the pass line wager. This “odds bet” is the only wager that does not have a house edge and is paid off with true odds. Most casinos offer double odds, which allows a wager twice the pass line bet.
The key to winning is two little words: playing smart.
Other parts of the puzzle, as several experts point out, include a solid game plan, effective money management, discipline and confidence to carry out the plan and knowing how much you are ahead or behind. Most important is discipline. You must set up goals and stick to them. Remember that winning a little is much better than losing any amount.
Next is to understand the bets.
Players must know the rules and comprehend basic and not-so-basic bets. The way to upgrade your prowess is the “p” word: practice, practice, practice. And you can practice free at some Internet websites. No matter your strategy, the key to developing winning online systems is percentages. Smart players limit the risks and look for the best odds.
Optimal craps strategy is comprised of simple pass line and come bets. That’s because the house edge is small than other bets like hard-way wagers. The hard-way bet has some pretty horrible odds. For example, to roll a “hard eight,” you must roll double 4’s before the soft version (2 and 6, 3 and 5) come up or a 7. The don’t come bet must be made after the point is established. If a 7 or 11 are rolled you lose, but if a 2 or 3 comes up you win. A 12 is a standoff. You win if a 7 is rolled before the come point is repeated, but you lose if the come point appears before a 7 does.
Even though you can win consistently, no matter your game plan it is mathematically impossible to have a betting edge over the casino. But you can avoid being a loser if you: Aren’t greedy and don’t set unrealistic winning goals, forget any undisciplined urges and play to win — not to lose. One way to lose consistently is to bet the same amount. It’s all in the odds and those odds are against you winning.
There are several smart methods such as progression and regression – increasing and decreasing wagers at a fixed rate. Also be careful how you let winnings ride. That’s because the average roll of the dice is five times before a seven comes up.
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September 3rd, 2009
If you’re like me and just can’t resist trying out the latest and greatest games online, I suggest you check out the three funky new videoslots and the excellent new VideoPoker game at your favourite Microgaming Casino.
If you’re not registered anywhere, or would just like to try your luck somewhere new, check out Spin Palace Casino (it’s a popular UK operated casino and part of the Palace Group of online entertainment sites).
So what are the games?
Lumber Cats – a five reel videoslot with a lumberjacky/cat thing happening. Play with the tough tabbies for some tiger-sized rewards…there a Tree Climb Bonus Game, a Log-Roll Feature (Re-Spins), plus the option to Gamble as you win on the reels.
Slots rating:
2/5 for graphics (I like cats, but this is not one of Microgaming’s more stylish slots)
4/5 for playability… quality Microgaming game engine with multiple ways to win
2/5 for fun factor – This slot was Ok, perhaps a bit naf. Cartoon Cat lovers should certanily check this one out!
Scoop the Cash Slot – a game show-styled five reel with lots of action. A Safe is the first Scatter and triggers the Free Spins with Multiplier Feature when 3 or more appear anywhere on the reels – all wins are instantly doubled and the feature can be re-triggered. The second Scatter is a Dice Symbol. Should this symbol appear on reels 2, 3 and 4 the lucrative Scoop the Cash Bonus Game is activated presenting you 3 ways to win up to 100x your bet.
Slots rating:
3/5 for graphics (I’m not much into game shows…but did like the bouncy safe & barrows of cash)
4/5 for playability… easy, quick, not buggy…lots of win action and gameshow hype. Cool Dice Rolls!
5/5 for fun factor – yes I really like this slot and come away after a hour’s play with a credible EUR250 profit! 🙂
Jewels of the Orient – a slot with Beautiful princesses and maharanis to tempt you. A splendid Temple is the Scatter and triggers the Palace Bonus Game when 3, 4 or 5 are discovered across the reels. The Second Screen Bonus Game presents you with a choice of 3 Treasure Bearers, each offering a Mystery Gift. Select the correct Gift and you could win 40 Free Spins with a 5x Multiplier!
Slots rating:
4/5 for graphics (very pretty really, nice animation of key icons too)
4/5 for playability… easy, quick, not buggy…good of win action.
4/5 for fun factor – yes I liked this stylish slot.
There is a special promotion running at Spin Palace Casino to reward you for being among the early birds to try out these new games. Special Club Points Offer – Earn Triple (3) Club Points by playing Scoop the Cash Slot, Jewels of the Orient Slot & Lumber Cats Slot before 23:59 GMT. (18:59 EST.) on Sunday 6th September, 2009.
September 2nd, 2009
We kid you not – that’s what they’ve called this new casino slot – Raindow Riches Win Big Shindig™!
Apparently pots of gold and the luck of the Irish await you when you play this brand spanking new 5–Reel, 10–line slot game at Paddy Power Casino. Fingers crossed!
Admitted you can win up to 25,000 credits by getting 5 Logo symbols on all lines at max bet, or by receiving a gold pot in the Pots of Luck Bonus. You can even gamble your wins at the odds you choose, up to 8x.
We’ve played it hard today, and it does have a certain Leprechaun charm to it. 3 “hats” (what are those floppy green hats warn by lucky little Leprechauns?), anyway, 3 hats anywhere on the reels award the Pick Me bonus with a chance of winning the Pots of Luck Bonus. In the second tier of bonus gold, silver & bronze pots spin around the screen. When they stop the arrow points to one pot and you win the value of that pot multiplied by your initial bet per line. Yes – you can win up to 25,000 credits on one spin!
For this game, Paddy Power Casino advises that the long term expected pay-back is 96.46%.
Slots rating:
3/5 for graphics (fairly static, but at least showers of gold coins are animated)
4/5 for playability… easy, quick, not buggy…lots of win action.
4/5 for fun factor – yes I liked this slot.
What else can I play at this casino?
Transformers & Dungeons and Dragons slots are well worth a look.
Can I play for free?
Yep, no download, no registration free play if you like (It’s just not the same though if you do score the 25,000 payout though 🙁 )
PaddyPowerCasino is really aimed at UK and Ireland players, with only Euros and Pounds accepted currency. No US players or Aussies can join.
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August 31st, 2009
Popular Irish casino DublinBet is offering players the chance to win a New Mini Cooper this Fall.
Dublin-based, and renowned for its live dealer web cam Roulette and Early Payout Blackjack, Dublinbet is always ahead of the game when it comes to promotions and giveaways.
WHAT CAN I WIN?
Win a new Mini Cooper car, laptops, flat screen TVs, cameras, MP3 players, and more, and all you have to do is play!!
WHAT DO I DO TO ENTER?
All you have to do is play! Really.
The promotion starts today, and runs until October 31st. There will be weekly prizes of your choice of a Sony camera or MP3 player, and Early Bird prize drawing on October 2nd for a Sony Bravia 40” LCD HDTV and a Grand Prize Draw on November 2nd where the winner will drive away with a Mini Cooper, the first runner-up will win a Dell Adamo laptop computer, and the second runner-up will receive a Dell XPS laptop computer.
Entries will be provided to all players that make a minimum deposit (or cumulative deposits totaling) €100 between today and Saturday, October 31, 2009 at midnight.
Earn a bonus entry draw ticket for each €1,000 in real money wagers during the promotional period.
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August 28th, 2009
The TimesOnline website in the UK is reporting that HARRAH’s is preparing itself for an entry into online gambling.
(see story here : Casino Giant Virtual Wager )
Harrah’s, the Las Vegas gaming group that owns Caesars Palace is employing Mitch Garber, a former chief executive of Party Gaming, as the head of a new company formed to house its internet operations and the popular World Series of Poker.
The real world gaming giant is spinning these businesses out into a newly-created entity.
The move is likely to fuel speculation over the possibility of Harrah’s making acquisitions in the online-gaming sector. Many observers think it is simply a matter of time before online gambling is legalised in America.
April 12th, 2009
Over the weekend Drew C. from TX stunned everyone in the Bodog Casino with a spectacular win of $127,308 while playing Let em Ride Poker.
Some of the other big weekend winners included:
- David G. of TN (who is a Bodog Casino celebrity of sorts) played Lion’s Lair and Aztec’s Treasure slots and came across his very own treasure chest worth $14,172!
- Our top online BlackJack winner this weekend was Leroy B. from PA who banked a cool $12,125.
- Next on the Bodog BlackJack charts was Josh D. of IN with winnings of $8,735.
- It rained money on Steve J. from FL who raked in $7,966 playing Rain Dance online slots.
- Barbara W. from SC was up next with a total win of $7,847 from some of the most thrilling online slots games: Penguin Power and Prince of Sherwood.
- The BlackJack masters of the Bodog Casino continued to impress with Stanley T. from CA cashing out on $6,895 and Terri M. from AZ with $6,521.
- Our biggest Baccarat winner was James Bond’s twin Kiet C. from LA, displaying equal prowess in Baccarat as Bond. He walked away with $5,517!
- And then we have Linda C. from TX who hit a $4,999 jackpot while playing Goldbeard slot. Nice one!
April 2nd, 2009
Just off the international media scene, Nevada’s Gaming Control Board has released a warning about an iPhone application said to make card counting more accessible to the average blackjack player.
According to the release, the Northern California Tribal Casino originally caught wind of the program called “A Blackjack Card Counter,” which can be downloaded and used on either an iPhone or an iPod Touch.
Released on Jan. 15, the application gives users a choice of four card-counting strategies and calculates “significantly more accurately,” according to the Gaming Control Board.
In a memorandum that the Nevada Gaming Control Board circulated to casinos, board member Randall Sayre sounded the alarm about Blackjack Card Counter, an iPhone application that sells for $1.99 on Apple Inc.’s App Store.
“This program can be utilized on either the Apple iPhone or the Apple iPod Touch portable music player,” Sayre said in the memo (download PDF). “Once this program is installed on the phone through the iTunes Web site, it can make counting cards easy.”
It’s currently being advertised with an “As Seen on CNN” stamp for $1.99.
Among the application’s features is a “Stealth Mode,” which shuts off the iPhone screen – making the phone appear to be turned off. However, the user can still continue to track cards by pressing the screen at the spots where the keys would normally show.
Computerworld reports that Blackjack Card Counter is not the only app for card counting on the App Store. The rival “Card Counter,” a “card-counting practice program”, sells for $2.99. Card Counter is more popular than Blackjack Card Counter; the former is currently No. 30 on the App Store’s list of best-selling games.
Is it legal?
“Just as a reminder, use of this type of program or possession of a device with this type of program on it — with the intent to use it – in a licensed gaming establishment, is a violation of NRS 465.075,” said Sayre. Counting cards with a device is a felony under Nevada law and is punishable by prison terms of between one and six years, or a fine of no more than $10,000, for the first offense.
… MMmmm? Well, I’m off to download it to the iphone I won a couple of months back at Bovada Casino.
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February 19th, 2009
Are you “so over” the February casino games releases? I am (except for Bet365’s Gladiator slot machine…)
Here’s a quick summary of the next casino games releases from Microgaming – you can look forward to playing these new games in early March at good Microgaming Casinos all over the Internet!
Beach babes video slot: bikini-clad redheads, blondes, brunettes… and beachballs?
Don’t look for the usual bonus round that Microgaming Video Slots offer almost as stanbdard in this game; in a startling departure from conventional game design, and apparently in response to player demand, the action here is all about Free Spins…and spins-within-spins, all accompanied by a significant Multiplier.
Fighting Fish Video Slot: Boxing bass, sparring snapper?
We’re not joking, this 5 reel, 30 pay-line slot game features Red and Blue piscatorial contenders for the Deep Sea Championship belt and their crustacean support teams… (what are the Microgaming developers having with their cereal?) Hopefully something to look forward to, it sounds a bit like the ultra-popular fishy cops and robbers themed Dolphin Tale slot.
Kings and Queens Video Slot: Classic casino icons
As you’d expect with a royal theme, this slot is apparently a very sumptuously illustrated game that has 8 x multipliers and a colour-and-suit choice gamble feature that can quadruple your win up to a regal £10,000.
The Rat Pack Video Slot: Music and meyhem
The marketing crew at Ladbrokes Casino assure us we’ll enjoy a “Musical extravaganza when playing The Rat Pack Video Slot”. OK. It’s a new 30 pay line video slot in which 3, 4 or 5 scatters will trigger Free Spins with a special ‘Nudge’ Feature incorporated, where only scatter wins are awarded. Reels with scatters are Held for one Spin, the scatter is then nudged down a position and the reel is re-spun. Sounds fun…
Triple pocket hold’em poker: poker lovers delight?
This one sounds a winner despite having not played it yet! You get to play two dealers and go after a 40 to 1 jackpot – so you’ve the chance to win up to 40 times your bet with each hand. Looking forward to it.
So, these games will be launching early March at good Microgaming Casinos all over the Internet! Get your Microgaming-powered Casino account ready now – so check out:
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February 18th, 2009
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