If you’ve an avid online slots player and have not visited Bet365 Casino for a while I’d suggest you get there ASAP.
The crew at Bet365 have recently extended their good, but slighly “played that” set of Playtech-powered casino games with some of the most stylish new slot machines on the net. In my view these new games really do give the award winning Microgaming Casino games a real run for their money. Bet365 Casino’s new Novel slots feature some amazing graphics and game themes.
I especially like Gladiator from the latest slots selection. The graphics are great – kinda animated photo-realistic images from the Gladiator movie. You’ll see all your favourite actors (and some not so great too)… Joaquin Phoenix as Commodus, Connie Nielsen as Lucilla, Oliver Reed as Proximo and Derek Jacobi as Gracchus, etc.
There’s a fun Coliseum bonus and also a Gladiator bonus offering a range of ways to win extra prizes.
Next up, Great Blue slot is a tad fishy for my taste, but the animated aquatic beastie icons are quite cool and the game plays fast and is fun.
Diamond Valley Pro was a bit of a let down for me as I was expecting a golfing slot for some reason. It is of course a re-vamp of the popular slots game release Diamond Valley, and is about wild west diamond mining.
A very cool feature of this game is that you can win up to 20 free spins with a x10 multiplier and more free spins can be won during free spins infinitely. The bonus game lets you choose a character, and then you get to select the prize offered in either the left or right hands of the Indian, the hussie (probably not Diamond Lil) or the rough outback guy…
I suggest you check them out as you can play for free or for real money at Bet365 Casino.
Here are links to the latest reviews on Bet365 Casino in case you want more information on Bet365:
>>CasinoLabRat.com Bet365 Casino Review
>>Review & Rating of Bet365Casino.com by the crew at GoonersGuide.com
February 8th, 2009
It’s a dead heat!
Not one, but two winners have come out of the annual CasinoLabRat.com “Best Christmas Casino Slot” survey this year. Over 200 slots fans voted on their favourite Christmas themed slots game (think snowmen, a certain portly gent, Christmas puds and candy canes or just lots of bells and red nosed reindeer) – and two slot machines came out on top.
When all the votes were in and counted, (we even included votes for feasting, shopping sprees and summer fun at the beach themed games as it takes all sorts!) most players, regardless of which hemisphere they were in, agreed that Microgaming had once again excelled themselves and provided the ultimate in Christmas slots fare.
Wanna know which ones they are?
New Deck the Halls (released in early December 2008) and an old favourite with plenty of free spins: Ho ho ho.
We recommend you check out these winning Christmas slots games at the following Microgaming Powered casinos:
Blackjack Ballroom
Spin Palace Casino
Ladbrokes Casino
(They’ve actually also got quite a few more popular Christmassy games including Jingle Bells, Gift Rap and Santa Paws).
For casino gamers who are US based, unfortunately finding quality Christmas-themed slots games gets a bit tricky… (if you’ve already got an account at popular Blackjack Ballroom Casino you can actually safely carry on playing the great Microgaming slots listed above…but if you haven’t, unfortunately these guys can accept no further registrations from Americans at this time).
I must admit my fav game at American player-friendly Bodog Casino is their new NFL Playoffs Blackjack…perhaps not a “Christmas theme” (or even a slot), but certainly timely! Check it out at BodogLife.com Casino where you can play for free without download or registration (or of course get stuck in and play for real money). They do have one Christmassy slot: Frozen Assets (snowmen and penguins) but if you’re not into 3-reel classic slots I’d stick with the blackjack.
The other two Casinos we know are popular with US-based players are Bookmaker.com’s Casino and JustBet Casino Club – but unfortunately they offer no specific Christmas slot machines to play
Wishing you a great Christmas and a prosperous 2009 from the team at Casino LabRat.com!
December 23rd, 2008
Many of you will have heard of the new personalizable slot machine out this week at most good casinos powered by Microgaming software…it lets you “Express your individuality with your own images and audio”.
It’s called MY SLOT and it’s a 5-reel, 9 Payline video slot. And you really do get to customise the images, colours and music so it is a totally individual slot game – just for you! But, no, it has no bonus games… and no, it’s not even got particularly high payouts when you win – but hey – I do personally recommend you have a go. Build your own slot game as it really is easy and a lot of fun…
What slot theme would you like to play today? HHHmmm…
Upload photos of all those annoying people that tell you slots are for losers (as they throw away their money at the Blackjack table or on the horses).
Make your cat feel great with a slot compiling all the best images you have of her (so your game coordinates when she sits across your keyboard as you play).
Support a footy team? Upload some images to create your new slot game.
Got some funny, cute or just plain embarrassing pix of the famliy? Upload them and play the family slot.
For those of you just not that creative or lacking in the time to build a slot yourself, you can always pick a game template or use a casino’s My Slot Theme Library as a start.
SO…
Where should I play MY SLOT! ???
Well, we recommend Ladbrokes Casino or Spin Palace Casino – but if you’d like to play at a good safe casino with extra MY SLOT! promotions running in December, check out Australia-based Canbet Casino.
Here’s a summary of the Canbet MySlot Game Launch Promotions:
– Earn Double Loyalty Points during the month of December
– Play in an exclusive Poker Freeroll Tournament
– Win generous rewards for submitting the best My Slot theme and solving the My Slot Riddle
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(Sorry, No USA residents can join any Microgaming Casino as from November 10, 2008)
I can’t post a blog on Microgaming Casinos without a quote from their boss. Microgaming CEO Roger Raatgever says: “We are excited to be launching MySlot to the market and feel proud to once again be leading the industry with innovative gaming. MySlot will offer players a completely different gaming experience which has never before been available – allowing them to sit in the designer driving seat and be the creator of their own slot destiny.”
December 6th, 2008
Online Slots Feature Japan’s Most Wanted.
Can you hear that? It’s the sound of online slots leading to the arrests of Japanese criminals?
The Japanese software developer Famista, Inc. has recently announced their intent to release an online slot that replaces cherries and money signs with the mug shots of Japan’s most wanted criminals.
Famista has stated that, at least initially, the online slot will be free so as to maximize the visibility of the criminal’s faces to the public. If someone hits a jackpot, lucky them, they will win additional information on the suspect whose mug got them the win.
Apparently Famista missed the more obvious and probably popular prizing solution which would to be to award the winner with that criminal as a personal servant for life should they be able to assist in their capture.
Just imagine, the spinning faces slow and begin to fall into place and yes, you got a match! Three Haruko Tanaka’s! Assist in his capture and this infamous drug czar will serve you biscuits and tea until the day you die!
Famista representative, Takashi Saito, said in a statement that, “There are many Internet sites that display photos of those on the wanted list, but they are not necessarily visited frequently. By mixing it with entertainment, we thought we can make some contribution to the police efforts.”
Want to play some more traditional online slots that actually pay you out in cash? Head over to the Bodog online casino for some of the very best in biz.
For more on Bodog Casino*:
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November 16th, 2008
– Have you ever wanted to see Dublin?
– How about Paris?
– Wait…how about both!
You could be one of 7 players to win the new contest at DublinBet Casino and Card Room – and be headed to Dublin for an exclusive poker tournament where you could win a trip to Paris!
The promotion is called Luck O’ the Irish, and each week a real money player at DublinBet will be selected to win an all-expense paid trip for 2 to Dublin. While in Dublin the winners will enjoy 2 nights stay, a walking tour of the city, a tour and lunch at the Guinness brewery, and then on the 2nd night they will participate in a poker tournament that will be held at the Fitzwilliam Card Club, which is where the Live Dealer games are hosted for DublinBet.
This event will take place on Thursday and Friday, December 11th and 12th.
The winner of the poker tournament, and his/her partner, will be picked up by limousine the next morning from their hotel and will fly to Paris for 2 days courtesy of DublinBet, where they will enjoy 2 nights accommodation, a city tour, and a dinner and show at the famous Moulin Rouge.
How cool is that?
The player draws will be held each Thursday at 8 pm GMT live from the casino, on camera, for 7 weeks with the first draw to be held onThursday, October 16th. To be eligible you must have made a minimum €50 deposit, played through at least 3 times (i.e. wagered a minimum of €150), and have sent an email to the DublinBet Support team to register with the words “I’m Feeling Lucky” in the subject line.
You can earn 1 additional entry each week if you make a new deposit and meet the play-through requirements.
Good Luck!
DublinBet is renowned for it’s Early Payout Blackjack – it’s just great – but they offer some of the best live dealer casino play on the net as well. Games are streamed live from Fitzwilliam Card Club in Dublin so you get a far more interactive feel as you play – other land based players can be dealt into the game you’re playing online from home. Fun.
For more on DublinBet Casino check out the latest reviews here: (Sorry, no USA based players due to US legislation)
>>Review of DublinBet Casino at CasinoLabRat.com
>>GoonersGuide.com review and rating of DublinBet.com Online Casino
>>Compare Dublinbet to other popular Live Dealer Casinos here.
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October 21st, 2008
If you’re a fan of pub fruity style interactive slot machines (AWP Amusement with Prizes game format) you’ll love this new slot machine release from Microgaming.
The only casino we can find it at as yet is Ladbrokes – and you can play it for free or for real money.
Jamaican-a-fortune
Here’s what the team at Ladbrokes Casino has to say about their latest no download slot machine:
“Come join the Jamaican ragga dancehall heroes at Ladbrokes Casino for bongos and blunts in this chilled out multi reel extravaganza!! Ladbrokes Casino’s latest game Jamaican-A-Fortune lets you experience the chilled out lifestyle of the cool Caribbean. Play the full Jamaican overload with Rastafarian colours and mellow sounds”.
Okay… ready to Play it now at Ladbrokes Casino?
For more information on Ladbrokes Casino check out the latest Ladbrokes Casino Review at CasinoLabRat.com or for a second opinion try Ladbrokes Casino Review at GoonersGuide.com.
October 14th, 2008
Now here’s an example of the kind of luck I’d like to have. A lucky player called Doreen P. from Germany played slots for just 2.5 hours on October 6th and in that time won 2 Progressive Jackpots one after the other!
Yes, they weren’t THE big one (ie MegaMoolah is still still at over $/GBP/EUR/C$ 4.27 million), but consecutive payouts of €12,774.28 on Lots-a-Loot 5-Reel Slot and €31,173.79 on Cash Splash 3-Reel Slot are pretty amazing none-the-less. Statistically speaking it “just doesn’t happen” or at least gets lost in the rounding errors when calculating probability – not that the outcome of any casino game is in any way linked to the outcome of another!
Here’s what Doreen told the crew at Spin Palace Casino (who were just chuffed for her!)
“I’d like to sincerely thank you again for the phone call with the winning notification. Actually, I could hardly believe that I’d won two times within a few hours. I am thrilled about it and will probably fulfill one or two of my desires – to buy a new Jeep and take a nice holiday.”
In fact, there’s actually been payouts on 3 Microgaming Progressive Jackpots all won within a 4 day period at Spin Palace Casino (Doreen’s 2 wins, plus a Canadian player, Brendan D, won a tasty C$24,874.22 on Wow-Pot slot).
Feeling lucky?
Check out Spin Palace Casino – one of the original and most popular online casino powered by Microgaming. For more info on this UK owned casino read the Spin Palace Casino Review at CasinoLabRat.com – or the SpinPalaceCasino Review at popular gambling guide, GoonersGuide.com.
October 14th, 2008
The two top Australian casinos are vying for your attention this month! Both are now offering the opportunity for one lucky player to score an amazing holiday. Are you feeling lucky?
Centrebet Casino is running a ‘Get On The Plane’ Promotion.
If you stake over $5,000 in October on any of of the casino games at Centrebet you could win a trip for two to Australia!
Centrebet Casino’s $15,000 Main Prize includes: Flights, First class accommodation throughout and lots of tours and exploration of special Aussie scenery and lifestyle.
The winner of this Trip for 2 to Australia will be announced on 25th December 2008.
Over at Canbet Casino, they’d like you to Win an amazing Mediterranean Island Getaway!
If you enter the promotional code MALLORCA into their web site before Sun 30 November 2008 (as a real money player) you’ll earn an entry into the lucky draw every time you wager £50 (€65) at Canbet Casino (or Bet £50 (€65) on Sports or Racing, or Play 50 Poker Raked Hands).
Canbet’s Prize includes return airfares including taxes for 2 people to Mallorca plus 5 nights accommodation at 5 star Nixe Palace in Palma Mallorca.
The lucky winner will be announced on Tue 2 Dec 2008.
About Centrebet: Centrebet is powered by popular Playtech Casino software. Here’s a link to a detailed Review of Centrebet Casino on site at CasinoLabRat.com
About Canbet: Centrebet is powered by stylish Microgaming Casino software. Here’s a link to a detailed Review of Canbet Casino on site at CasinoLabRat.com
October 3rd, 2008
Video Poker is simple to play but requires some knowledge and skill to master. Poker players will be familiar with the basics of video poker hand construction and rankings – and if you’re not, it can be picked up quickly!
You are dealt five cards and must decide which cards to keep and which to discard in order to stand the best chance of constructing a winning hand. Any cards discarded from the original five dealt are replaced from those remaining in the deck.
You don’t need to beat any other hand, and are paid out according to the ranking of your hand on the pay-out table. The stronger the hand the better the prize. Like all poker games the ultimate goal is to hit the Royal Flush and win a huge jackpot!
Video Poker Game Variations
The most popular and commonly played Video Poker is ‘Jacks or Better’, where you have to achieve a pair of Jacks, or better, to win a pay-out.
Most online casinos offer a good range of video poker variations including 10s or Better, Deuces Wild and Aces and Faces. The pay-out tables vary from game to game.
One popular development is the ability to play multiple lines at once, ranging from 4-line, 10-line, 25-line and even 50 and 100-line games!
No matter how many lines you play, the game is the same. In Multi-Line, your decisions will affect all lines. If you’re playing 25-line and keep a pair of Kings, while changing three cards, then on all 25 lines you retain a pair of Kings, and three new cards will be dealt for each of the 25 lines. This offers a great way for players to maximise their wins. Any guaranteed win will count on all 25 lines and stands a chance of being improved on all of them.
Some online video poker games now offer a Progressive Jackpot and can be very rewarding indeed!
Video Poker Optimal Strategy
Play Max Coins: The highest pay-out in Video Poker results from play the maximum number of coins per hand. Of course, always play within your means and keep to limits you are comfortable with. So lower your starting stakes to the minimum and try to play the maximum coins per hand if you’re looking for that jackpot pay-out!
Optimal Strategy: As with any other form of Casino gaming, when it all comes down to it you rely on your instincts and gut feelings to play video poker. If you feel lucky and get a hunch then follow it. There is a way of approaching ‘Jacks or Better’, however, that is considered to be an optimal strategy and mathematically superior to other ways of playing. The optimal strategy is one which is played with an eye firmly on the Royal Flush – check out the following table.
>>Compare the best online casinos for video poker here at CasinoLabRat.com
>>Try new Wild Viking at Bet365 Casino – you get to place both roulette & poker style bets
September 19th, 2008
Online casino prepares the barrels for Oktoberfest
As the annual 16 day festival of Oktoberfest approaches, an estimated six million people will descend upon the Bavarian city of Munich to celebrate and drink an incredible 1.2 million gallons of beer. ‘Oktoberfestbiers’ are the beers that have been served at the event since 1818, traditionally brewed in March and allowed to ferment slowly during the summer months.
For those not lucky enough to make the trip to Germany and join in the lederhosen-clad festivities, a popular new slot over at GoldenTigerCasino.com is helping players get in the beer swilling spirit, providing some financial bonus along the way.
You can play Quest for Beer slot for free (Download the free casino software and set up a guest registration) or try your luck and play for real money!
Quest for Beer is a 5 reel, 25 payline video slot game with a maximum jackpot of 2,500 coins. Players can wager anything from $0.01 to $125 per spin, making it perfect for beginners and those more seasoned alike. It’s the game-play of Quest for Beer that really starts to entertain, with colorful graphics depicting kegs of beer, Viking ships, Viking helmets, Vikings and of course tankards and tankards of the frothy stuff! As for something you probably wouldn’t find at Oktoberfest, the game also features an axe throwing bonus game to take you even closer to the huge jackpots.
With no deposit necessary, players can play for one hour on a selection of exciting casino games at Golden Tiger Casino with no financial risk, using no less than $1,500 of the casino’s money to make as much back as possible. Any money that the player wins after the 60 minutes free play can be taken into the casino to try and hit the huge jackpots – one of which is currently sitting at a cool $3.89 million!
Golden Tiger Casino features more than 280 state of the art Las Vegas style online casino games, including free slots, blackjack, video poker, and roulette.
Thanks to a recent facelift, Golden Tiger Casino looks slicker than ever and now supports gaming in 14 different languages. As with all online casinos showcased by CasinoRewards.com, the parent of GoldenTigerCasino.com, multilingual toll free support is on hand around the clock, everyday of the week.
For more on Golden Tiger Casino check out the latest review onsite at CasinoLabRat.com or find out more about Casino Rewards Group (Golden Tiger Casino’s operators) here at GoonersGuide.com.
September 13th, 2008
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