Bluff Europe Poker Academy Returns to Bluff @ the Mint on Sunday

Bluff Europe returns to the Mint Casino in London this weekend for another season of its acclaimed Poker Academy poker shool.  They've teamed up with Paul Zimbler at The International Poker School (TIPS) to the new season. The first live seminar “Situational Tournament Play” hits Bluff at the Mint this Sunday, 1st May and concentrates on playing tournaments in the early stages, taking in concepts such as blind on blind, floating and bet-sizing.

Bluff Europe has also teamed up with Poker Tracker this season, which means there’ll be an opportunity for players to receive expert tuition on boosting their game through the software. Attendees will also take home a free 60-day trial of Poker Tracker so they can watch their results improve as you play.

“Getting coached is the fastest way to sharpen your game. It’s the detailed discussions and personal, expert-level analysis of your play that takes your game to the next level,” said Master of Ceremonies Paul Zimbler. “Don’t miss this opportunity.”

Tickets cost £199, which includes a three-course meal. Players can sign up and check out details of forthcoming poker academies at http://www.BluffEurope.com/pokeracademy.

Last Longer Bet for Badbeat.com Sponsored Poker Players at PokerTime Sunday Tourney

Badbeat.com is adding a Last Longer Bet to the already staggering €750,000 Guaranteed 300 NLHE Freezout scheduled on PokerTime.eu on Sunday 24th April at 18:00 (UK Time).  Badbeat.com is the original and leading online poker staking business,

On top of the guaranteed €750k prize pool, Badbeat will be adding one £500/€500 UKIPT Ticket as a last longer prize for every ten Badbeat Sponsored Players who participate in the tournament. These prizes will be available to Badbeat Sponsored Players only, with the winner(s) able to chose entry into any UKIPT event.

If 20 Badbeat Sponsored Players enter the guaranteed tournament, 1st and 2nd place will receive a UKIPT ticket; if 30 Badbeat Sponsored Players participate then the top three spots will receive the ticket, and so on.

“We love to challenge and reward out sponsored players in equal measure,” says Badbeat Managing Director, John Conroy. “We’re confident that adding UKIPT tickets to an already juicy prize pool should be a real crowd pleaser!”

The next scheduled UKIPT takes place between June 16th and 20th at the Aspers Newcastle Casino.

Every Badbeat.com player receives cutting-edge software tools and a structured development path with advanced learning aides, coupled with the knowledge, expertise and support from a pool of world class mentors and support staff.

Badbeat.com stake many professional players, offering them financial backing, mentoring and guidance, so that their game can develop profitably without them risking their own finances. For more information on the Last Longer Bet, along with details on how to become a sponsored poker player, please visit: www.badbeat.com

Win UKIPT Seat in Badbeat.com UK Bank Holiday Rake Race

Badbeat.com, the original and leading online poker staking business, is celebrating the forthcoming four UK Bank Holidays with a Rake Race promotion to give away a UKIPT Newcastle Main Event ticket worth £550.

From Friday April 22 to May 2, the player who generates the most Gross Rake on their Badbeat account and makes a profit will earn himself or herself the UKIPT Main Event ticket.

“With four bank holidays in such a short period we expect players will have more time on their hands to play poker,” says Badbeat Managing Director, John Conroy. “To celebrate this, and simply because Badbeat Management are feeling generous, we have decided to give away a UKIPT Newcastle ticket!”

The UKIPT takes place between June 16th and 20th at the Aspers Newcastle Casino.

Every Badbeat.com player receives cutting-edge software tools and a structured development path with advanced learning aides, coupled with the knowledge, expertise and support from a pool of world class mentors and support staff.

Badbeat.com stake many professional players, offering them financial backing, mentoring and guidance, so that their game can develop profitably without them risking their own finances. For more information on the Rake Race promotion, plus details on how to become a sponsored poker player, please visit: www.badbeat.com

Build Your Own Fairground in WinADayCasino's New 'Fair Tycoon' Slot Machine's Bonus Game

$3000 in special bonus prizes – and everyone gets free money to try new game

WinADayCasino.com has launched another one-of-a-kind game, the new carnival-themed Fair Tycoon online slot machine with a bonus game where players build their own amusement park. As usual, WinADay is giving players free bonus money to try the new game and they’ll give $3000 in special bonuses to the players that play it the most. To encourage feedback, WinADay will pay 5 players $75 each for their reviews.

Fair Tycoon is an animated five reel slot machine with 17 pay lines and a Premium Game where players become a mighty tycoon. You can almost smell the hot dogs and cotton candy and hear the screams of delight coming from the amusement park rides as symbols like candy, windmills, roses and gingerbread men spin on the colourful wheels. As they spin the reels, players collect Fair Credits to use later in the bonus game when building their very own fairground. If they’re lucky, they can also collect premium attractions for their fair, like a roller coaster or ferris wheel.



In the Premium Game, the goal is to build a fairground that keeps visitors happy – and earn bonus money by doing so. Fair builders can use Credits to purchase carnival attractions, like snack food vendors or a shooting gallery, to amuse their visitors and they get to choose where to place each attraction in their fairground.

Until Easter Sunday, April 24th, when players log on to their accounts they’ll find an extra $14 has been deposited for trying out the new game. This offer is valid for all accounts, old and new. (Applicable terms and conditions apply and are posted on the website.)

The top tycoons of the week will divide $3000 in special bonus money. The 20 players with the most total bets on Fair Tycoon (April 15 through April 24) will receive bonuses up to $750 each.

Like all of the slots games at WinADay, the new Fair Tycoon is tied to the site’s progressive jackpot which is currently about $100,000. To hit the jackpot in this game requires five “Mirror” symbols on a pay line with at least a $5 total bet.

“As we always do when we launch a new game, we’ll get lots of emails from players telling us what they like and don’t like about it. ‘Love the bonus game’. ‘Not so sure about the background colour.’ ‘Animations are cool.’ Things like that. We have a core group of long-time, regular players that know we consider everything they say in the development of our next new game,” said WinADay manager Michael Hilary. “To thank them for taking the time to tell us what they think, and to encourage other players to do so, we’ve started paying five players $75 each for their comments when we launch a new game. Usually we publish them in our player e-newsletter.”

Players should send their thoughts on the new game to support@winadaycasino.com.

With the addition of Fair Tycoon, WinADayCasino.com now has 24 one-of-a-kind slot machines, video poker, roulette and keno games. They’re all instant-play online casino games so there’s no downloading or installation required.

Video versions of this and other news from WinADayCasino.com and Slotland.com is available on the Slotland News channel at YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/SlotlandNews

Intertops Poker Running $2500 Easter Frequent Player Point Race This Week

Free roll poker tournament for new players only on May 1st

Easter is right around the corner and Intertops Poker is running a $2500 Easter Frequent Player Point Race with real cash prizes up for grabs. 40 players earning the most points between now and the end of the month will win a share of the prize money. Players can check their standings on the leaderboard which is updated daily.

The US-friendly online poker site is also offering a $1000 Depositor Freeroll on May 1st. Every player who makes their first deposit before April 28th qualifies to play in this free poker tournament with a guaranteed $1000 prize pool.

Intertops Poker players earn Frequent Player Points whenever they are dealt cards at any real money cash game, (one point for every dollar raked) or pay a tournament entry fee (7 points for every dollar paid in tournament fees). Points are automatically converted into Gold Chips which can then be redeemed for prizes or free tournaments or as non-deposit bonuses. Details are posted on the Promotions tab at Intertops Poker for details.

Intertops is a very busy online poker room so there are always tables at every level for players to join.
“We host lots of Sit n Go and multi-table tournaments every day,” said Intertops’ Poker Manager. “No Limit Texas Hold’em is the most popular game at any level. Omaha tables tend to see the most action in the $1/$2 level and below.”

There are also several freeroll tournaments every day where players can get their bankroll started with no risk at all. With tournaments starting around the clock, players never have to wait long to join in at Intertops.

Intertops Poker has now been part of the Cake Poker Network for a little more than a year and has been enjoying a steady growth in player numbers.

“Players keep telling me that one of the reasons they like playing here is that we seem to attract fewer grinders than many online poker rooms,” said the Intertops manager. “They also know that we’ve been around for fifteen years now. They know we take good care of our players and they trust us to make their withdrawals quick and easy, no hassles.”

Badbeat.com Races to UKIPT Newcastle Main Event with Isle of Man TT

Badbeat.com, the original and leading online poker staking business, is running a TT Race promotion throughout the lead up to the Isle of Man TT in May, offering its sponsored players Main Event tickets to the UKIPT Newcastle worth £500.

From 9am May 1st to 9am June 1st, any qualifying Badbeat sponsored player who wins a hand holding TT (a pair of tens) will have a chance to win a UKIPT Newcastle Main Event ticket. Badbeat will award one prize for every ten players who qualify.

“We’re always looking for innovative ways to reward our sponsored players and they love the challenge,” says Badbeat Managing Director, John Conroy. “As we head towards the Isle of Man TT, we hope our players will enjoy the race for a UKIPT ticket!”

The UKIPT takes place between June 16th and 20th at the Aspers Newcastle Casino.

Badbeat.com sponsored players enjoy the type of practical staking that helps their games develop profitably without risking the loss of their own finances. For more information on the Isle of Man TT promotion or on how to become a sponsored player, please visit: www.badbeat.com

Lots of Bonus Games in Jackpot Capital's New 'Coat of Arms' Slot Machine

Coats of arms are popular slot machine symbols and for fans of knights and castles, swords and chalices, JackpotCapital.com has just launched an entire game featuring mythical Medieval symbols. To celebrate the launch of the new game they’re giving players free bonus money to try it. To help ease the pain of taxes, there’s also a special mid-month Tax Day Bonus as well.

Coat of Arms is a 5 reel 25 pay line slot machine from RTG. It’s a medieval-themed slots game where the Black Knight is Wild and doubles the prize when he appears in a winning combination. The White Knight is the Scatter symbol – two or more triggers a re-spin feature with the remaining reels spinning up to 10 times.

“Bonus games give players lots of extra playing time for their money,” said Jackpot Capital manager Oliver Smith. “In this new game, you can win up to fifteen free games when a bonus Golden Shield appears on certain reels.”

There are two ways to get extra playing time in this game. There’s a Bonus Crown substitute symbol on reel 3 and accumulating 5 or more throughout the feature awards extra games.

There are two progressive jackpots in this game – a minor and a major– that can be triggered at random at the end of any game.

To claim their Coat of Arms Deposit Bonus – 100% up to $100 – players should enter this coupon code at the casino cashier: COATOFARMS.

April 15th is the deadline for filing income tax in the United States and to help overcome the blues that that can bring Jackpot Capital has some additional free bonus money. On Tax Day players can enter the coupon code TAXBLUES when they deposit and get an extra 100% up to $150.

These special bonuses are in addition to the Monday Mystery Bonus (for players that deposit and play over the weekend) and Hump Wednesday Bonus (free money on Wednesday for players that play Monday and Tuesday) that are available this month as usual.

JackpotCapital.com is home to the biggest progressive jackpots available online to US players. At over $1.6 million, the Jackpot Pinatas jackpot is the largest jackpot available, but two other jackpots have also reached seven-figures. The Aztec’s Millions jackpot and the jackpot tied to both the Mid-Life Crisis and Shopping Spree slots are both well over $1 million.

Another Big Video Poker Jackpot Winner at Slotland Already!

It's been barely a month since a $145K jackpot win at Slotland.com but its progressive jackpot has already been hit again! Marianne M., a toy company project manager known as WYNDSTAR on the site, won $83,979 playing the Striking 7s video poker game last Friday.

“Of course the jackpot can be won anytime but we usually go six to eight weeks between wins,” said Slotland Manager Michael Hilary. “It didn’t have time to get up to $100K or $150K this time, like it usually does, but I’m sure the winner is happy just the same!”

Marianne M. has been playing at Slotland since March 2009. She said she keeps coming back to Slotland because she enjoys its one-of-a-kind games and finds that the wagering requirements on promotional bonuses are fair.



“That night, I actually logged on to Slotland to try the new game, Jewels of the Ancients. I’d just read in my Slotland newsletter that there was a promotion running with free bonus money available. I do like the new game, but after awhile I felt like playing cards instead of slots so I switched to my favourite video poker game, Striking 7s. I like its Double feature where I can take a chance at multiplying my win.”

Striking 7s is a video poker game where 7s are Wild and a special bonus round can multiply winnings. Players receive five cards and can hold all five or receive up to five new cards to create the best poker hand possible. After every winning hand, players can take their winnings or take a chance at doubling them by drawing a card of higher value than the first card drawn. All slots games at Slotland.com are tied to one big progressive jackpot. In Striking 7s, it takes a Natural Royal Flush with a $10 bet to win the jackpot.

Launched just last month, the new Jewels of the Ancients slot machine is the twentieth unique game at Slotland which has been offering one-of-a-kind slot machines and video poker games for more than twelve years.

The jackpot winner said she plans to save most of her win. She’ll invest part of it but also plans to take her boyfriend on a vacation to South America.

This is Slotland’s third big jackpot winner this year. In January a new player won $104K playing the Booster slot machine followed by the $145K win on Lucky Ducts at the end of February. Last year there were six major jackpot wins ranging from $78K to $165K.

The progressive jackpot at Slotland was reset to $50,000 after this win. Meanwhile at Slotland’s sister casino, WinADayCasino.com, the jackpot was also won just recently and but is back up to over $75,000.

Intertops Casino Has $100,000 in Bonuses and Cash Prizes to Give Away This Spring

It’s time to put away the skates and skis and get out the golf clubs as Intertops Casino celebrates spring with its Intertops Champions contest. At the end of May three players will each win a $1000 cash prize and nine others will receive a grand prize casino bonus of up to $500. The Intertops Champions contest will award a total of $100,000 in cash prizes and bonuses.

All that’s required to qualify is to play any of the more than 300 games at Intertops Casino between now and May 29th. Bonus levels are based on game-play performance with points awarded for bets, profits and losses. Players can check their standings on the $100,000 Intertops Champions Scoreboard, http://casinopromotions1.intertops.com/champions_2011.html. (General Intertops Casino Terms & Conditions for bonuses apply and are posted on the site.)

Apparently struck with a serious case of spring fever, Intertops Casino will be giving away lots more money between now and the end of the month. Every Monday 150 selected players will be awarded a free casino bonus of up to $250. And every Thursday 50 more will be awarded a free bonus up to $150. Players will be selected based on recent game play.

There is more than $5 Million in progressive jackpots waiting to be won at Intertops. Several slot machine jackpots -- Jackpot Pinatas, Aztec's Millions and Midlife Crisis/Shopping Spree -- are well over a million dollars and are the largest online casino jackpots available to American players.

Intertops Casino is one of the world’s first online casinos and is still one of the most trusted. It offers an incredible selection of instant-play and download casino games including three and five reel slots, multi-hand video poker, and traditional casino favorites like Blackjack and Roulette. Intertops, which welcomes players from around the world, including America, is famous for its quick, hassle-free deposits and withdrawals and excellence in customer service.

Jewels of the Ancients, the New Online Slot Machine at Slotland, Has Ghoulish Bonus Game

Vampires, bats and gargoyles provide the ominous theme for Slotland’s new Jewels of the Ancients slot machine. The ghoulish new 19 pay line slot machine has jewels, treasure maps, mystical goblets and even vampire-slaying garlic spinning on its five reels and has a Bonus Game for extra playing time and extra cash prizes up to $1000. Slotland, one of the first and still most popular online slots sites in the world, has a special bonus and a free contest to celebrate the launch of its twentieth one-of-a-kind game.

Until 10th April, all players that log on to Slotland.com will find an extra $12 deposited in their account just to try out the new Jewels of the Ancients game and every spin on the new game will earn one ticket in a free Vampire Draw. On April 13th one randomly selected player will win $500, another 2 players will receive $250 each, 7 will get $100 each and ten more lucky players will win $50 each. (Terms and conditions are posted on the site.)



Three Full Moon symbols trigger the bonus round on the new Jewels of the Ancients game. (The moon is a scatter symbol and pays out no matter where it is located.) In the bonus game, players turn over cards trying to reveal as many different Bonus Symbols as possible. Collecting all six golden symbols – a bat, fallen angel, gargoyle, ankh cross, Nosferatu the Vampire and Dracula -- wins $1000.

It helps to get as many special gold Bonus Symbols during the main game as possible since any that appear on the slots reels are automatically revealed at the start of the Bonus Game giving a head start and increasing chances of winning the bonus cash.

Like all of the slot machines at Slotland, Jewels of the Ancients is tied to the site’s progressive jackpot which is currently about $90,000. The jackpot can be won on any of Slotland’s slots games – on Jewels of the Ancients it takes five Diamonds with minimum $20 bet to win the jackpot

Slotland.com has been offering one-of-a-kind online slot machines and video poker games for more than twelve years. There are now 20 instant-play casino games to choose from – none of them found at any other online casino.

Poker Staking Site BadBeat.com Celebrates Royal Wedding

Badbeat.com, the original and leading online poker staking business, will be running a Royal Wedding promotion throughout April offering its sponsored players Main Event tickets to the UKIPT Newcastle worth £500.

From 9am April 1st to 9am May 1st, any qualifying Badbeat sponsored player who wins a hand with a Royal Flush will be awarded a UKIPT Newcastle Main Event ticket. Any qualifying Badbeat sponsored player who wins a hand with a Straight Flush King or Queen high will also have a chance to win a Main Event ticket.

“Badbeat would like to wish William and Kate many congratulations on their special day,” said Badbeat Managing Director, John Conroy. “We’re hoping to make the month even more memorable for Badbeat players with this UKIPT give-away!”

The Marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales with Miss Catherine Middleton will take place at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29 April at 11am. The UKIPT Newcastle will take place in Aspers Newcastle Casino between June 16th and 20th.

Poker staking has become an important part of the modern professional poker ecosystem, with many of today's top and up-and-coming poker talents enjoying the financial backing of companies such as market leading Badbeat.com.
Badbeat.com sponsored poker players enjoy the type of practical staking that helps their games develop profitably without risking the loss of their own finances. To become a sponsored player, please visit: www.badbeat.com

Intertops Sportsbook March Madness Bets Qualify for Final Four Trip Contest Draw, Deposit Bonus and Cash Prizes

Final Four Deposit Bonus Gives up to $100 for Basketball Bets Free

The climax of the college basketball season is upon us at last, but fans can still place their March Madness bets at Intertops Sportsbook and qualify for the world’s first online Sportsbook’s free Final Four Contest and $5000 March Madness Draw. Every dollar bet on the Final Four weekend is an entry in the draw for a trip to next year’s Final Four showdown, and those wagering at least $500 in total on the March Madness action are automatically entered in a draw for $5000 cash with no rollover requirements. Until April 4th, everyone wins with the Final Four Bonus that gives players an additional free 20% deposit bonus up to $100.

There’s also just a few days until Intertops’ $25,000 March Madness Bracket Contest is decided.

“We got more entries than ever into our Bracket Contest,” said an Intertops oddsmaker. “Quite a few people predicted the outcomes of the East and West region second round games, but then things got more difficult. The Southwest region was altogether tougher to call and the Final Four lineup is very much a surprise.”

“None of the number one and number two seeds made it to the Final Four, while the VCU Rams -- a number 11 seed in the Southwest region – have made it to the showpiece event this weekend. You see why they call it March ‘Madness’!”

Even if no one correctly predicts the outcome of all 63 March Madness tournament games, Intertops will split the $25,000 March Madness Bracket contest prize money between the 25 players with the highest number of correct picks.

Every dollar wagered on March Madness games at Intertops until April 4th is one entry in a free draw for a 2012 Final Four Weekend prize package. The package includes hotel accommodation, 2 top tickets to the Semi-Finals & Final Game and expenses for flights. Contest details and basketball bet offers are available at http://www.intertops.com/sportsbook

Intertops, which recently celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the day it took the very first online sports bet, welcomes players from around the world. It is known for quick, hassle-free deposits and withdrawals and excellence in customer service.

WinADayCasino Has $165,900 Jackpot Winner on 'Tropical Treat' Slot Machine

A Canadian online slots player has won a $165,900 progressive jackpot at WinADayCasino.com. Sylvia M., known as POWERBALL on the site, won the massive jackpot last week playing the Tropical Treat slot machine, one of the online casino’s newest flash technology games with enhanced full-screen graphics and rich sound effects.

“The progressive jackpot can be won on any of our online slots,” said Michael Hilary, manager of the slots and video poker site. “But since it’s been the Game of the Month for March and has been played more than usual over the last few weeks, I guess it’s not surprising that’s where this latest jackpot was won.”



“Actually, ever since it launched last month I’ve been mostly playing the newest game, Busted,” said the jackpot winner who has been playing regularly at WinADay since 2009. “I love the comic strip characters and the Bonus Game where you choose whether you’re a cop or a robber keeps you playing even longer. But I saw Tropical Treat was the game of the month so I figured, why not?”

As the Game of the Month, every 500 spins on Tropical Treat during March earns one ticket in a random draw at the end of the month. One lucky player will win a $250 casino bonus, another lucky player will win a $100 bonus, and 3 lucky players will get a $50 bonus each. (April’s Game of the Month will be Jackpot Jinni) At the end of the year, there will be a draw for a vacation worth $2000. But POWERBALL won’t have to wait until then for her tropical treat.

“I want to do something special for my two daughters,” she told the WinADay Customer Service agent that arranged her immediate payout. “I think I’ll invest a lot of it in my home. I’ve been wanting to renovate my kitchen but it’s so expensive. I guess this is the time to do it!”

To qualify for the huge jackpot pay out, POWERBALL got five Gold Compass symbols with a total bet of at least $5.

“I figured, the jackpot hasn’t been won for a couple of months. And every few weeks when it gets over $150,000 you just know it’s going to be won any minute. That’s when I make a point of betting enough to qualify for the jackpot. That’s my little slots strategy and it sure worked this time!”

Tropical Treat is a 50-payline slot machine with free spins and amazing fun-in-the-sun video graphics. Animated butterflies flutter across the screen as the bet amount is selected and the number of paylines to be played is chosen with buttons on a sand castle.

Busted is a retro comic book-style cops and robbers adventure with a spine-tingling Bonus Game. It’s three games in one: a classic 17 pay line video slot, a Double Up round and a Cops and Robbers bonus game.

WinADay’s innovative games designers are putting the finishing touches on yet another new game. The fairground-themed game will be available in April.

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Slots Player Spins Incredible Six-Game $139,957 Winning Streak at JackpotCapital.com

Online slots player wins at every game he plays with bonus games and free spins extending playing time

Most regular online slots players have their good nights when they get lucky and have a fun winning streak. But, to win $10,000 or more on every game you try is every online casino player’s dream. This dream came true at JackpotCapital.com last week when one lucky player tried six online slot machines during a two-day period and walked away with a total of $139,957.77 in winnings.

“I had played Aladdin's Wishes before. In fact, I had a bit of luck on it last time I played so I started there. I couldn’t believe it when I won $29,305!” said the winner from the undisclosed tropical resort where he and his wife have gone to start enjoying their good fortune. “I never have the kind of luck! My wife told me I should quit while I was ahead but I thought, what the heck, I think I’ll just try one more game before I log off. So I played Count Spectacular for a bit.”

It was not long before Armin B. had racked up $9,980 in winnings on Count Spectacular. He went on to win $10,020 playing Goblin’s Treasure and then his unbelievable good luck continued when he won $25,593.77 playing Mystic Dragon. After winning more than $45,000, he called it a night. Next day, still in shock over his run of luck the night before, he decided to take a few spins on the Texan Tycoon slot machine and started winning right away. That day he also played Pay Dirt. He added another $21,394.50 to his winnings playing Texan Tycoon and a staggering $43,665 on Pay Dirt for a grand two-day total of $139,957.77

“We often see players have winning streaks,” said casino manager Oliver Smith. “Sometimes Lady Luck just smiles on you! However, this really is an incredible run of luck. He won a lot of money and it sounds like he had a lot of fun in the process. We couldn’t be happier for him!”

JackpotCapital.com is home to the biggest progressive jackpots available online to US players. At over $1.6 million, the Jackpot Piñatas jackpot is the largest jackpot available, but two other jackpots have also reached seven-figures. The Aztec’s Millions jackpot and the jackpot tied to both the Mid-Life Crisis and Shopping Spree slots are all well over $1 million.

Gioco Digitale and Jadestone Score a Scopa

Gioco Digitale and Jadestone Networks confirm the immediate success from the market launch of the two local multiplayer card games Burraco and Scopa in Italy. The two companies will now continue to expand the business with more enhancements in order to achieve an even broader audience.

The two Italian favorites Burraco and Scopa were launched in December last year and in January respectively and within days from launch they achieved relevant positions in their respective genre. As a mark of this success both Burraco and Scopa are today offered also on bwin.it in Italy.

The Italian network now boasts very large player liquidity in Italy. In fact, over 20.000 players have been seated at the giocodigitale.it tables with peaks of almost 2.000 players at the same time. And perhaps even more exciting, about 30% of the player base is female. During the initial live period, more than 450.000 cash tournaments of Burraco and Scopa have been played and the interest increase day by day.

"Apart from delivering the numbers, the games have largely appealed to a new audience for us" - says, Paolo di Feo, CEO of bwin Italia - “And in the months to come, we will make great enhancements in order to achieve an even bigger audience”.

Tobias Nissen, General Manager of Jadestone Networks, comments on the success in Italy: "We took the launch of these Italian favorites very seriously, perfecting the games together with local experts. It’s clear that the Italian players expect high quality and the fact that we today are one of the leaders is a great testament to our success."

Poker Staking Site Donates Affiliate Revenue to Support UK’s Red Nose Day

10% of all affiliate revenue generated by Badbeat players on Friday 18th March goes to Comic Relief

Badbeat.com, the original and leading online poker staking business, will be donating 10% of ALL affiliate revenue generated by Badbeat players on Friday 18th March to Comic Relief in support of Red Nose Day.

The Badbeat management has urged their players to help change lives both in the UK and across Africa, challenging them to raise as much money as possible playing poker day and night!

“Red Nose Day is a day like no other; when the whole country gets together to help change countless lives,” said Badbeat Managing Director, John Conroy. “We’re incredibly happy to play our part, and do something funny for money!”

In keeping with the theme of the day – and to encourage as much play as possible – any Badbeat sponsored player who wins a hand holding two Red Noses (Two Red Aces) will have the chance to win a UKIPT Cork Main Event ticket worth €500.

Poker staking has become an important part of the modern professional poker ecosystem, with many of today's top and up-and-coming poker talents enjoying the financial backing of companies such as market leading Badbeat.com.

Badbeat.com sponsored players enjoy the type of practical staking that helps their games develop profitably without risking the loss of their own finances.

More details on the Red Nose Day promotion (and all other Badbeat.com promotions) can be found at www.badbeat.com. For more information about Red Nose Day itself, please visit: www.rednoseday.com

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Founded in 2005, Badbeat.com is the original and leading online poker staking business. It is an organisation created to win at poker through the funding and comprehensive support of winning online players. Winning at poker is harder today than it was just a few years ago, and every Badbeat.com player has access to cutting-edge software tools, a structured development path with advanced learning aides coupled with the knowledge, expertise and support of a pool of world-class mentors and support staff. www.badbeat.com

American College Basketball Fans Have Until Thursday to Enter Intertops Sportsbook's Free $25,000 March Madness Bracket Contest

Deposit Bonus and 2012 Final Four package all part of the Big Dance at world’s first and foremost online sportsbook

The American college basketball bracket has been set and, to add to the excitement of March Madness, Intertops Sportsbook is running several free contests. The popular US-friendly online sportsbook will award $25,000 in its annual College Hoops March Madness Bracket contest and is giving away more cash and prizes in other free contests this month.

“Correctly predicting the outcome of 63 games is hard, there’s no doubt about that,” said a spokesperson from Intertops Sportsbook, the world’s very first and still most popular online sportsbook. “We can’t make it easy – but we can make it free! And even if no one predicts every game correctly, we’ll still pay out the prize money.”

Basketball fans have until Thursday to make their selections and enter the free contest. If no player manages to select a “perfect bracket”, the prize money will be divided equally amongst the 25 players with the most correct picks.

Until Friday, Intertops’ March Madness Deposit Bonus will add 20% (up to $100) to all deposits.

And that’s not all: Intertops customers wagering at least $500 on the games of the March Madness tournament are automatically entered in a random draw for a $5000 cash prize -- with no rollover requirements. Also, every dollar wagered on March Madness games at Intertops is one entry in a free draw for a 2012 Final Four Weekend prize package.

Intertops, which recently celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of the day it took the very first online sports bet, welcomes players from around the world and offers more wagers on more American major league sports than any other online sportsbook. It is known for quick, hassle-free deposits and withdrawals and excellence in customer service.

Intertops Sportsbook Giving Free Money for March Madness Relief as Spring Fever Epidemic Hits America

Online sportsbook offering 20% March Madness Deposit Bonus and sending ‘victims’ to Final Four for ‘therapy’

Spring has sprung and with it comes the annual March Madness of American college basketball. To add to the excitement of the NCAA basketball tournament on this month, Intertops Sportsbook is giving away free money and a basketball fan’s dream trip.

Available until March 18th, the 20% March Madness Bonus gives players up to $100 for free. Players wagering on March Madness college basketball games this month are also automatically entered in draws for $5000 cash and a trip to next year’s Final Four weekend.

“This is an exciting time of year – 68 teams all coming down to the Final Four and then one champion in just a few weeks,” said an Intertops spokesperson. “At this point, it’s anybody’s game. The Pittsburgh Panthers have an explosive offense and are serious contenders for the championship. But the Ohio State Buckeyes are first in the Big-Ten and sitting pretty. On the other hand, Duke has experience on its side and could make a run at repeating last year’s championship success!”

Every dollar bet on March Madness games at Intertops is one entry in a free draw for a 2012 Final Four Weekend prize package.

Everyone wagering at least $500 on the games of the March Madness tournament is automatically entered in a random draw for a $5000 cash prize -- with no rollover requirements.

Intertops is the world’s first online sportsbook. Players from around the world have trusted Intertops with their bets on sports -- especially American major league sports -- since 1996. The popular online sportsbook is known for quick, hassle-free deposits and withdrawals and excellence in customer service.

Slotastic Player Turns $25 Deposit Bonus Into $1577

Extra $400 Deposit Bonus and $1000 Guaranteed Slots Tournament This Month

With a little luck and the help of the generous deposit bonuses offered at Slotastic, one player at the US-friendly online casino turned a $25 deposit into $1577 last month. With an extra $400 deposit bonus available through March, and a $1000 Guaranteed Slots Tournament next week, others will likely beat that this month.

James S. from Pennsylvania deposited just $25 at the beginning of February. His deposit bonus doubled that and gave him lots more time to enjoy at slot machines such as Crazy Vegas, Honey to the Bee, or Hidden Riches. By the end of the month he had $1,576.93 in his account.

“All the free money you can get by taking advantage of our various deposit bonuses can really help you play longer and have more fun in our casino,” said Oliver Smith of Slotastic. “Of course it also helps to be lucky and win!”

Special March Deposit Bonus

In addition to the $200 Monthly Paycheck Bonus, $100 Progressive of the Month Bonus, $100 Slot of the Week Bonus and $100 Midweek Madness Bonus already available, Slotastic is offering an amazing $400 deposit bonus this month. The coupon code required to claim this free money is “MARCHWINNER”. After entering the coupon code in the Cashier’s “Redeem Coupon” section, a 100% deposit bonus up to $400 will automatically be credited to players’ accounts.

$1000 Guaranteed Slot Tournament

Tournaments are a great way to win big prize money without risking much cash. The entry fee for the Enchanted Garden tournament being held next week at Slotastic is only $1, yet the player who wins the most playing the Enchanted Garden slot machine between March 18th and 21st will walk away with $1000, guaranteed. Registration begins march 16th and players can enter more than once to try and top their own score.

Enchanted Garden is a 20 payline slot machine with a fairy princess, a unicorn and a magical firefly spinning on its five reels. A special scatter symbol multiplies wins up to 200x.

Million Dollar Progressive Jackpots

Slotastic has some of the biggest progressive jackpots at currently available to American players. Jackpot Pinatas is over $1.6 million, Aztec’s Millions is over $1.2 million and the Midlife Crisis/Shopping Spree is just over a million. Cleopatra’s Gold is worth over a quarter million.

Slotastic.com is a full-featured online casino with games and promotions designed especially for online slots enthusiasts. Players from around the world, including America, are welcome.

Summer Daydreams Help Win $145,864 Jackpot at Slotland.com

First major jackpot win on new game with enhanced full screen graphics introduced last summer

Old faithful has paid out once again. A Slotland.com player won the $145,864 progressive jackpot at the long-popular slots and video poker site playing the Lucky Ducts online slot machine.

“I couldn’t decide which game to play. They’ve got so many now,” said the jackpot winner known as CHACHANG on the site. “I was switching from old favourites like Lucky Stars and Golden 8 and trying out some of the newer games too. I was switching around a bit until I ended up playing Lucky Ducts. It just seemed hot. It wasn’t my favourite game – not until now anyway – but it was a dark, cold winter evening and it just reminded me of summer fun and swimming.”



The winner says he hasn’t had much time to think about how he’ll spend his winnings.

“You daydream about all kinds of things you’d buy if you won, don’t you? Maybe to start with I should stick with the ‘summertime’ thing and take a holiday someplace nice and warm!”

“I like the games at Slotland,” said CHACHANG who has been playing regularly at Slotland.com since May 2008. “And the staff have always been so nice and so helpful.”

Slotland’s last big jackpot win was in January when a new player won $104K playing Booster. Since the jackpot pays out so frequently – on average every 6 to 8 weeks – regular players at the site suspected there would be a win.

Although there have been dozens of major jackpot wins at Slotland over the last few years, this is the first big win on Lucky Ducts. Lucky Ducts is a 5 reel, 19 pay line slots game with up to 50x multipliers and lots of chances to win free spins.

Launched just last summer, Lucky Ducts is one of Slotland’s newest Flash games and features enhanced full-screen graphics and special effects. Its swimming pool theme reminds winter-weary players of the golden days of summer with rubber duckies, beach balls and toy fish spinning on its watery wheels. 3 Water Faucet symbols at a time raise the Bonus Reservoir one level and increase the win multiplier to x2, x5, x10, x25 and finally x50. Players get 6 free spins when the Bonus Reservoir reaches the top level and overflows.

Slotland.com has been offering one-of-a-kind slot machines and video poker games for more than twelve years. There are currently 19 instant-play casino games to choose from – none of them found at any other online casino.

The progressive jackpot at Slotland was reset to $50,000 after this win. Meanwhile at Slotland’s sister casino, WinADayCasino.com, the jackpot is over $120,000.

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New 50-Hand 'Jacks or Better' at WinADay Casino Features Double or Nothing Bonus Game

Thousands paid in special bonuses during launch week – free $15 just for logging on

1 March 2011 (London, UK) – Since WinADayCasino.com players love video poker so much, the whimsical online casino site has just launched another new video poker game, the new Jacks or Better. Like the Bonus Poker, Double Double Bonus Poker and Deuces Wild games that are so popular at the site, the new game plays up to 50 hands at a time and features a special double-or-nothing bonus round.

To celebrate the launch of the new game, everyone that logs onto the site between now and March 9th will automatically get $15 deposited in their account. WinADayCasino.com is giving additional cash bonuses up to $500 to players that try the new game.

In the Jacks or Better video poker game, the lowest win is Jacks or Better. A full deck of 52 cards is used and each card can only be dealt once.



When a total win accumulated from hands equals or exceeds total wagers, a Playoff Round is triggered. Players can collect their winnings or take a chance at doubling them. If they hit the Double button, five new cards are dealt, one up four down. Players double their money if they pick a card of higher value than the exposed card from the four cards facing down. They can play the bonus round again to double their winnings up to five times in a row.

Players automatically qualify for Jacks or Better bonuses when they place bets playing the new Jacks or Better between now and March 9th. The 30 players with the most total bets on Jacks or Better during the launch celebration week will win up to $500. Additional $250 and $500 bonuses will be paid to the three players with the highest payouts on a single round.

With a new game being added pretty well every month, WinADay was re-designed recently to make it easier to browse and select games from the growing menu. Regular players find the new Favorites tab a great way to go straight back to the games they play most often. With Jacks or Better, WinADayCasino.com now has 23 one-of-a-kind slot machines, video poker, roulette and keno games. They’re all instant-play online casino games so there’s no downloading or installation required.

All slots games at WinADayCasino.com are tied to the site’s progressive jackpot which is currently just over $100,000.

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Intertops Dishing Out $60,000 in March Madness Casino Bonuses

Every week 200 players to get up to $250 bonus in their account

The Big Dance is about to start and the casino bosses at Intertops Casino have clearly been struck with a severe case of March Madness. To celebrate the culmination of the American college basketball season, the popular US-friendly online casino is giving away $60,000 in March Madness Bonuses. Every week in March 200 active players will find up to $250 dropped in their account.

On April 4th, 2011, a grand prize draw will be held to award additional cash bonuses of up to $500.

All that’s required to qualify is to play any of the more than 300 games at Intertops Casino between now and April 3rd. Bonus levels are based on game-play performance with points awarded for bets, profits and losses.

Players can check their standings updated daily on the $60,000 March Madness Scoreboard. (General Intertops Casino Terms & Conditions for bonuses apply and are posted on the site.)

One of the world’s oldest and most trusted US-friendly online casinos, Intertops Casino has an amazing selection of instant-play and download casino games to choose from including 3 and 5 reel slots, multi-hand video poker, and traditional casino favorites like Blackjack and Roulette. Intertops Casino is one of the few online casinos to host daily slots tournaments where players can play against each other on some of the site’s most popular slot machines.

Intertops has the biggest progressive jackpots currently available to American casino players. Jackpot Pinatas is currently over $1.6 million. Other million dollar jackpots are the Aztec's Millions ($1.2 million) and the Midlife Crisis/Shopping Spree ($1,055,000). Cleopatra's Gold is worth over a quarter million.

Intertops, which recently celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of the day it took the very first online bet, welcomes players from around the world. It is known for quick, hassle-free deposits and withdrawals and excellence in customer service.

Badbeat.com's New ‘Bankroll on Demand’ Service Offers Sponsored Poker Players Flexibility and Security

Badbeat.com, the original and leading online poker staking business, has introduced a new ‘Bankroll on Demand’ service, offering more flexibility and improved security to its players.

Players can now decide how much of their bankroll to use across all of the sites Badbeat is affiliated with on a ‘where-and-when’ basis. Using yet another technology innovation, funds will only be transferred when specifically requested via Badbeat.com's proprietary software; adding the benefit of security on players’ accounts when they aren’t playing.

“With our new ‘Bankroll on Demand’ service, we’re offering our players total flexibility with where they play, when they play, and how much of their bankroll they play with,” explained Badbeat Managing Director John Conroy, “We’ll get our players the funds they need, when they need them, so that they can focus 100% on their game, not the backroom admin.”

Poker staking has become an important part of the modern professional poker eco system, with many of today's top and up-and-coming poker talents enjoying the financial backing and professional mentoring of companies such as market leading Badbeat.com.

Badbeat.com sponsored players enjoy the type of practical staking that helps their games develop profitably without risking the loss of their own finances.

WinADay Players Love New 'Busted' Video Slot's Bonus Game & Double Up Feature

Cops and robbers bonus round makes the fun last even longer

Busted, the latest totally one-of-a-kind video slots game at WinADayCasino.com, is a retro comic book-style cops and robbers adventure with a spine-tingling Bonus Game. Busted is three games in one: a classic 17 pay line video slot, a Double Up round and a Cops and Robbers bonus game.

For the Cops and Robbers Bonus Game, players choose to be either a Robber or a Cop and then collect symbols related to their character. When all 5 special Cop or Robber symbols have been collected the bonus game begins. The Double Up Bonus Game – a chance to double winnings from the last spin -- is triggered when the Double symbol appears on the rightmost wheel of a winning spin.



“Players usually get excited about a new game,” said manager Michael Hilary, “But we’ve really had an extraordinary response to Busted!”

“At first I thought it was just another game that wouldn’t hold my attention long,” said Harry J. “Five days later it’s taken the place of Slot 21 as my favorite game. Busted! is truly outstanding -- it plays fast and it pays great. I’ve never played a game that serves up so many wins!”

“OMG!!! I love this new game!” said Sarah T. “The graphics are so fun and clear. The option to choose the crook or the police officer when betting is so cool. But the coolest part of the game to me is the BONUS feature..... and the amount of winnings you can get.”

“Since I'm a comic book fan, this game got my attention just looking at the graphics on the loading page. I figured hey, if the rest of the game is like this it should be fun to play. Busted! didn't let me down either!” said Lisa W. “This game gives you a choice of what character you’d like to play, the good guy or the bad guy. I went crooked and picked the robber. As you spin, if you picked robber you're on the run from the police. You collect pieces that you need in order to go to the bonus round. Then in the bonus round you get to roll the dice and advance like playing a board game, but with a twist. You see your player’s every move as he tries to get away. And you can also see the law getting closer. With the music playing in the background and the action brightly highlighted its easy to get excited trying to out run the cops! Plus wherever you land you could get additional spins and great payouts. I'm simply crazy about this game. Even the music is cool!”

Like all slots games at WinADayCasino.com, the new Busted! is tied to the site’s progressive jackpot which is currently just over $100,000. As regulars at WinADay know, that means it could be due for another big jackpot payout any day now.

The creative team that develops all of WinADay’s unique games has another new one almost ready to launch. Special promotions celebrating the new Jacks or Better will be announced next week.

Busted makes 22 one-of-a-kind slot machines, video poker, roulette and keno games at WinADayCasino.com. They’re all instant-play online casino games so there’s no downloading or installation required.

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Doyles Room Cake Poker Loyalty Rewards Honored at Intertops Poker

Popular Cake Network site to host $15K and $25K Sunday Guaranteed Tournaments beginning next month

As a member of the Cake Network, Intertops Poker will honor all existing loyalty rewards for players who played at Doyles Room when they decided to leave the Cake Network. All players who want to keep the benefits of playing on the network with the best industry-wide rewards program should contact Intertops to claim their rewards.

Intertops will be matching players’ previous Gold Chips, Gold Cards and Gold Stacks rewards, and new players are eligible for a 110% Sign Up Bonus up to $600 with bonus code ‘600extra’.

To get the rewards, moved players should email: poker@intertops.com with the subject “Loyalty Rewards Matchup”, including their current user ID at Intertops and the previous ID from Doyles Room. Intertops will take care of the rest.

Great news for tournament players is that starting March 27th Intertops will host a $15,000 Guaranteed and a $25,000 Guaranteed tournament every Sunday in the month.

At Intertops, players of every level can always find a cash game to join. Sit n Go and multi-table tournaments are plentiful and start regularly. The bulk of the players are found at No Limit Hold’em at all levels, while the Omaha tables see most action in the $1/$2 level and below.

There are also several freeroll tournaments every day where players can get their bankroll started with no risk at all. With tournaments starting around the clock, players never have to wait long to join in at Intertops.

Intertops Poker has now been part of the Cake Poker Network for a little more than a year and has been enjoying a steady growth in player numbers.

“Players keep telling us that the kind of value they find playing with us exceeds all other networks at the moment, simply because there are less grinders playing,” said an Intertops Poker manager. “Intertops recently celebrated its fifteenth anniversary online. No sportsbook, casino and poker room could stay in business that long without taking exceptionally good care of its customers. Players trust Intertops to make quick, hassle-free withdrawals and offer lots of tables at every level 24/7.”

US-Friendly Grande Vegas Casino Launches Comical New Basketbull Slot

Lifestyle Bonus continues with weekly deposit bonus codes

Just in time for March Madness, US-friendly online casino GrandeVegasCasino.com has launched a comical new slots game, Basketbull, with free games and bonus rounds. The online casino’s brand new Lifestyle Bonus continues with weekly deposit bonus codes giving up to $100 in free cash.

As the American college basketball season peaks during March Madness, basketball fans can enjoy shooting some hoops with the baddest ball-hogging Bull in town in the new 25-line slot game Basketbull at Grande Vegas Casino. Triggering the bonus feature gives players a chance to test their skills behind the free throw line. Successful throws double the free games awarded, which are then played with all prizes tripled! Up to 96 free games are on offer during each bonus round.

The Win-Win feature gives players a special bonus if their win from the game feature round is less than or equal to ten times their betting amount.

Until the end of February, players earn themselves double comp points for every spin they make on Basketbull. 100 comp points are equivalent to $1 real money that can be wagered or withdrawn.
The recently launched Lifestyle Bonus program lets its customers discover new lifestyles and ways of living each week. Each month will be dedicated to a new exciting theme. This promotion continues through February with its tribute to the Womanizer. Players get seduced by Romeo, Casanova or Don Juan with exclusive weekly bonuses. Until Thursday, the bonus code for the current 100% bonus is CASANOVA. Other special bonuses worth hundreds in bonus money are listed at the casino’s Promotions tab.

The biggest progressive jackpots available to American players are at GrandeVegas.com. Jackpot Pinatas is currently over $1.6 million. Other million dollar jackpots are the Aztec’s Millions ($1.2 million) and the Midlife Crisis/Shopping Spree ($1,055,000). Cleopatra’s Gold is worth over a quarter million.

Grande Vegas Casino is a state-of-the-art online casino owned by Tigress Management Ltd. It offers hundreds of popular online casino games and several million dollar slot machine progressive jackpots. GrandeVegas.com welcomes players from around the world, including the United States.

Badbeat Sponsored Players Rank in the PokerStars UKIPT Nottingham 2011

Mark Maunsell takes 70th place in a field of 1,058 players

Mark Maunsell, 24, was one of two Badbeat.com sponsored poker players to cash in the PokerStars UKIPT Nottingham 2011 which had a record breaking 1,058 entrants and an astounding £529,000 prize pool.

The other Badbeat.com player was Badbeat Managing Director John Conroy, who was eliminated after racing with TT against AK when down to just 15 big blinds, came in 81st and a prize of £1,375.

Mark first joined Badbeat.com as a Sponsored Player in April 2010 starting on a $300 Daily Limit and, with the support and tuition of his personal high-stakes mentor Manuel Palanca, worked his way through the levels to a $3,000 Daily Limit earning himself not only a profitable year with Badbeat.com but was awarded a PokerStars UKIPT ticket for his outstanding performance.

Mark’s mentor, Manuel, commented, “Mark played a fantastic game throughout his two days at the UKIPT Nottingham which sadly came to an end when his QQ ran into AK with the river bringing a King to eliminate Mark and put him in 70th place for a £1,585 prize. I’m still very proud of him for making it this far in such a big tournament.”

Mark Maunsell commented on his game, “This was my biggest live tournament and although it was a little nerve-wracking, my whole game was pretty solid. I just played the two cards in front of me and took it one step at a time.

Mark will be representing Badbeat.com again at the PokerStars UKIPT Manchester in March and you can keep track of him and all the Badbeat players who are entering by following them on Twitter (@BadbeatLimited), Facebook, the Badbeat Blog (blog.badbeat.com) or at www.badbeat.com.

Special Valentine’s Week Prizes will be given away to sponsored poker players from February 14-21st by hitting a Heart Flush or Straight Flush and Champagne to players who hold King and Queen of Hearts at Showdown. Visit www.badbeat.com for further details.

Founded in 2005, Badbeat.com is the original and leading online poker staking business. It is an organisation created to win at poker through the funding and comprehensive support of winning online players. Winning at poker is harder today than it was just a few years ago – and every Badbeat.com player has cutting-edge software tools, a structured development path with advanced learning aides coupled with the knowledge, expertise and support from a pool of world class poker mentors and support staff.

Texan Wins $20k Jackpot Playing Loose Caboose Online Slot Machine at US-friendly GrandeVegasCasino.com

Several million dollar progressive jackpots still begging to be won!

Last week Deborah W. from Houston has won $20,139 playing the Loose Caboose online slot machine at GrandeVegasCasino.com.  The US-friendly online casino has more than $5 million in progressive jackpots waiting to be won – and that doesn’t even count all the random jackpots available -- so it should come as no surprise that a regular player walked away with more than $20K after an evening of slots just the other night.

“I win a little here and there, but never anything like this!” said Deborah W. “I like to play in slots tournaments, and Loose Caboose is one that Grande Vegas uses for tournaments, so I’ve played it a lot. Just goes to show, you just never know!”
Loose Caboose is a 25-pay line, 5-reel video slot game with a top jackpot of 5000x the line bet, paid out when five Engineer symbols appear on an active pay line. The Caboose is the Scatter symbol and three or more trigger the Cash Train Bonus Game where free spins can be won. Other symbols of trains from the Wild West include an engine, conductor and ticket.

While progressive jackpots require players to spin a specific combination of symbols after placing a maximum bet, the Loose Caboose jackpot – like several others at Grande Vegas, is a “random” jackpot. This means that any player can hit the jackpot any time, regardless of how much they’ve bet or what they spin.

The biggest progressive jackpots at GrandeVegasCasino.com are the biggest jackpot available to American players. Jackpot Pinatas is currently over $1.6 million. Other million dollar jackpots are the Aztec’s Millions ($1.2 million) and the Midlife Crisis/Shopping Spree ($1,055,000). Cleopatra’s Gold is worth over a quarter million.

GrandeVegasCasino.com is famous for its generous bonuses and VIP comps. Players automatically earn 1 free comp point for every $10 wagered. 100 comp points are equivalent to $1 real money that can be wagered or withdrawn.

In addition to their $100 Welcome Bonus, Grande Vegas Casino gives players up to another $200 in deposit bonus money every month (coupon code GRFEB11). Once a month players can also collect up to $140 with the Lifestyle Bonus (coupon code for February: ROMEO). By cashing in on special Monday, mid-month, midweek and “Wild Vegas” bonuses players can get hundreds more in free bonus cash.

Grande Vegas Casino is a state-of-the-art online casino owned by Tigress Management Ltd. It offers hundreds of popular online casino games and several million dollar slot machine progressive jackpots. GrandeVegas.com welcomes players from around the world, including the United States.

Badbeat.com Poker Staking Now Recruiting Poker Tournament Players for Sponsorship

Winning cash game and tournament players wanted during spring recruitment drive

Badbeat.com has started its spring recruitment efforts and is offering winning cash game and tournament players the chance to change their lives and become part of its stable of sponsored poker pros.

Poker staking is an important part of the modern professional poker ecosystem, with many of today’s top and up-and-coming poker talents enjoying the financial backing of a major online poker operator. Indeed, most of the game’s biggest stars find their way to the main event tables of major tournaments this way, but at a more real-world level, Badbeat.com sponsored players enjoy the type of practical staking that helps their game develop without risking the loss of their own finances.

As part of their Q1 recruitment drive, Badbeat.com is scouting for players. Winning No Limit Hold’em cash game players at $0.25/$0.50 or above, or winning tournament player at $20 buy-in or above and can prove so with statistics such as Hold'em Manager or Shark Scope, can register as a member of Badbeat.com and submit a ‘Route One’ application form found in the “Get Sponsored” page at www.badbeat.com.

Low Stakes Cash Players (lower than $0.25/$0.50) you can still apply to become a Badbeat Sponsored Player as follows: -

• Downloading PokerTime and creating an account;
• Downloading the innovative MyPokerLab software and register using your PokerTime account details;
• Depositing to PokerTime account and playing at least 5,000 real money cash hands.

Once players have at least 5,000 hands recorded in their MyPokerLab account, they can then register as a member of Badbeat.com and submit a ‘Route Two’ application form.

Why would a winning player would need staking? Many players don’t like risking their own money when just a few bad beats and lost coin flips can turn a winning session into one that decimates a bankroll. Badbeat.com provides its sponsored poker players with a fixed amount of money per day to eliminate their personal risk at the tables, freeing them up to play their ‘A-game’. Poker staking often comes to the aid of those with limited financial funding who are struggling to progress because their play is dictated by the size of their bankroll (risk), but would have the potential to move up the levels once freed up.

Players that can beat the lower stakes games but can’t afford to lose your bankroll taking a shot at the big games, and winners that struggle with bankroll management and go on Isildur1-like runs of swings well outside their comfort zone, can change their life and give the big time a shot by applying for the Badbeat.com staking system where world class poker mentors will guide them to their own pro poker career.

Bidibot Implements Special Features to Accommodate New Bidders

Win limits and specially designated auctions give more online poker and casino players a chance to win

Just like poker, winning a Bidibot penny auction takes both luck and strategy. Since it can take some practice and learning to bid and win against more experienced bidders, Bidibot has incorporated some special features just for newbies. Auctions designated “Max Bids” and “Unlucky Bidders” and “No Bot” help level the playing field. Limits on number of auctions won now make it possible for even more poker and casino game players to buy credits for a fraction of their value.

“We want to accommodate all kinds of customers so, based on feedback we’ve received, we’ve implemented some important changes,” said poker pro and Bidibot founder John Tabatabai. “Win limits and specially designated auctions help ensure everyone has a fair chance of winning.”

Bidibot is an online penny auction site that auctions credits at popular online poker and casino sites. $25, $30 and even $50 in credits usually sell for less than $5. With such incredible bargains to be had, competition can be fierce and many bidders have developed smart strategies. The site does have a “Strategy” section to help new bidders develop their own winning strategy while win limits and special auctions give them an opportunity to hone their bidding skills.

Maxbid auctions, for example, are designed to restrict the number of bids placed per user, reducing the competition and giving new bidders a better chance of winning. The maximum number of bids allowed is illustrated on the Max Bids icon. And Unlucky Bidder auctions are open only to bidders that have never won a Bidibot auction. These auctions are a great place to start bidding against other newcomers.

This week special auctions for Valentine's offer a wide range of consumer goods including televisions, iPods and cameras plus vouchers for Top Shop and spa breaks – and they’ll all likely sell for pennies on the dollar.

Bidibot auctions credits for leading poker and casino sites including Poker Stars, UltimateBet, 888Poker, Absolute Poker, Titan Poker, Victory Poker, JackpotCity, JackpotJoy, Sportsbook.com, PartyBingo and DiceArena. Chilipoker, RPM and Slotland credits are also now available at the only online penny auction site for gamblers.

Bluff Europe Super Tour 'Champion of Champions' Crowned in Paris Next Week

The top European players of 2010 meet at the ACF on 8th February to find out who really is the best of the B.E.S.T.

4 February 2011 (London, UK) -- Throughout 2010 Bluff Europe Magazine tracked the results from over 75 of Europe’s most prestigious tournaments, and the performance of thousands of poker players across the continent, in order to determine the Bluff Europe Super Tour (B.E.S.T.) Player of the Year. The best of the B.E.S.T. play 8th February in Paris to crown the Champion of Champions.

The Bluff Europe Super Tour comprises a special selection of £500-buy-in and above events. The ranking system is determined by a formula that considers the buy-in and the number of entrants in each tournament and only considers tournaments with real international stature. This forumula rewards skill over luck and determines, what the magazine feels, is the most accurate measure of tournament poker players in Europe.

Dutchman Paul Berende topped a ranking system that’s designed to reward consistency rather than one hit wonders, and Paul’s consistent deep finishes in large-field, high-buy-in tournaments were enough to seal the deal.

The top ten players of 2010 will converge on the Aviation Club de France in Paris for an all-star SNG tournament to determine the best of the B.E.S.T. The winner of the tournament will not only receive a seat at the WPT Paris Main Event, worth €5k, but also the trophy, a spot on the front cover of Bluff Europe and the title of Champion of Champions.

The SNG kicks off at 4pm at the ACF on 8th Feb, and, as well Berende, will include big players from countries across Europe, including Nicolas Levi, Emanuele Rugini, Per Linde, Matt Perrins, Craig McCorkell, Steven Van Zaddelhoff and James Mitchell.

Bluff Europe Editor Philip Conneller said, “2010 was the first year of the B.E.S.T. rankings and we feel that they’re the most equitable ranking system in Europe. They’re designed to reward consistency in difficult, high buy-in tournaments and we feel that’s the true mark of a great tournament player. The B.E.S.T Champion of Champions event is the exciting culmination of a fantastic year of European poker.”

Up to $300 Re-load Bonus at Intertops Poker This Weekend

Final Super Sunday Tournament is last chance to win an official NFL jersey


There's more than one way to build up your bankroll. Winning is one of course! But this weekend Intertops Poker is making it even easier by giving a special Reload Bonus doubling players’ deposits (up to $300). This is a limited bonus offer valid February 4th to 8th. The US-friendly online poker site’s bonus includes 2 free Gold Chips that can easily be redeemed for prizes and free tournaments.

To claim their Reload Bonus and free Gold Chips, players must enter Reload Bonus code “Q1” when prompted during their deposit. The bonus and Gold Chips will be available immediately in their account. Bonus details are posted on the Promotions tab on the site.

It’s also Super Bowl Sunday this weekend – and Intertops’ last Super Sunday Tournament where an official NFL jersey goes to the winner. The Super Sunday Tournament is located under the “Scheduled” tab in the tournament lobby and begins at 2:00 pm EST. Buy–in is $30 + $3.

At Intertops, players of every level can always find a cash game to join. Sit n Go and multi-table tournaments are plentiful and start regularly. The bulk of the players are found at No Limit Hold’em at all levels, while the Omaha tables see most action in the $1/$2 level and below.

There are also several free roll tournaments every day where players can get their bankroll started with no risk at all. With tournaments starting around the clock, players never have to wait long to join in at Intertops.

Intertops Poker has now been part of the Cake Poker Network for a little more than a year and has been enjoying a steady growth in player numbers.

“Players keep telling us that the kind of value they find playing with us exceeds all other networks at the moment, simply because there are fewer grinders playing,” said Intertops’ Poker Manager. “Intertops recently celebrated its fifteenth anniversary. No sportsbook, casino and poker room could stay in business that long without taking exceptionally good care of its customers. Our players trust us to make quick, hassle-free withdrawals and offer lots of tables at every level 24/7.”

Here Comes Super Bowl -- Intertops Sportsbook Picks Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to Stop the Steelers

World’s first and foremost online Sportsbook offering odds on Roethlisberger’s and Rodgers’ performance in Arlington on Sunday

Intertops Sportsbook favors the Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers (-145) to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers (+125) at Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas on Sunday. The world’s first online sportsbook is offering dozens of betting propositions on the USA’s biggest game of the year, a special $100 deposit bonus and the chance to win $5000 in February.

Intertops bookmakers predict that the leader of the pack Rodgers (+150) is more likely to be named Super Bowl MVP than his Steelers’ counterpart Ben Roethlisberger (+300). Other bets on the quarterbacks include Net Passing Yards and Number of Interceptions.

“Roethlisberger and Rodgers have both been in dominant form this season,” noted an Intertops Sportsbook manager. “Roethlisberger already has two Super Bowl rings, but we expect Rodgers to handle the pressure on his Super Bowl debut.”

The Super Bowl is the biggest single sports betting event of the year and Intertops Sportsbook has dozens of wagering propositions including First Scoring Play, First Touchdown Scorer, Team to Score First, First Turnover, Highest Scoring Half and Quarter, Longest Punt, Longest Field Goal, and Total Tackles Made by AJ Hawk, Charles Woodson, Clay Matthews, Desmond Bishop, James Farrior, James Harrison, Lawrence Timmons, Nick Collins, Ryan Clark and Troy Polamalu.

With the Black Eyed Peas playing at half time, Intertops bookmakers have had some fun naming some special bets after many of their hits. The “Just Can’t Get Enough” bet puts odds on Ben Roethlisberger scoring three or more touchdowns in the first half at +750. The “Rock That Body” offer puts Aaron Rodgers’ chances of being sacked 4 or more times in the first half at +700.

In addition to a comprehensive line-up of Super Bowl betting propositions, Intertops is giving away loads of free money. Between now and Sunday’s kick-off they’re adding 20% (up to $100) to all deposits. Also, every customer who wagers at least $10 in the Intertops Sportsbook every day during the month of February is automatically in the draw for a $5,000 prize with no rollover requirements! And if the game goes to overtime, Intertops will refund all Total Number of Touchdowns Scored bets.

Last month, Intertops celebrated the fifteenth anniversary of the day it took the world’s very first online sports bet. Since then many brands have come and gone but Intertops is still one of the most trusted igaming operators in the world. The internet’s first sportsbook continues to welcome players from around the world and is known for quick, hassle-free deposits and withdrawals and excellence in customer service. Intertops also operates a US-friendly online casino with more than 300 games and some of the biggest jackpots available anywhere, as well as one of the world’s most popular online poker rooms.

All odds are valid as of today but subject to change.

Wife's Love of Shopping Helps WinADay Player Hit $174,139 Jackpot

Massive Slots Jackpot Won on Shopping-themed 'Reel De Luxe'

One lucky WinADayCasino.com player is glad he let his wife choose which of the online slots site’s one-of-a-kind games to play last week since he hit a $174,139 progressive jackpot playing her favourite, the shopping-themed Reel De Luxe slot machine.

John R., who’s been playing at WinADay for a couple of years now, said he and his wife often play WinADay’s whimsical slots and video poker games together. Although his own favourite games are the new Egyptian-themed Pyramid Plunder and Lucky Leprechaun (the little green elf that dances across the screen always makes him smile), he let his wife pick the game when the couple sat down to play together earlier this month.

“My wife loves to shop so naturally her favourite game at WinADay is the Reel De Luxe,” he told WinADay. “Usually her shopping costs me money but after this win she can shop as long as she likes!”

The Reel De Luxe is an easy-to-play 5 reel, 25 pay line online slot machine with luxurious jewellery, hand bags, perfume and designer shoes spinning on its reels. It has wild symbols, 2 special bonus features and a bonus game. Its “Present Bonus” feature awards up to 500x the bet and there’s also a special Cash Bonus Game with prizes up to $1500. For shoppers that look for the best deals around there’s a “Discount Bonus” - a discount from total bets on 3 spins up to 100%.

“We are planning to spoil ourselves with a vacation but haven't decided where to go yet,” said the winner, still in shock after his win. “We will most likely donate something to a good cause and the rest we will invest in our future.”

All of the slots games at WinADayCasino.com are tied to the same progressive jackpot. Launched just over a year ago, the Reel De Luxe is one of the newer games at WinADay but this is already its second major jackpot win. Last March a retired widower hit the online casino’s biggest jackpot ever when he won $224,420 playing the popular game.

“Around Christmas time we started to get a feeling that the jackpot would be won any day,” said WinADayCAsino.com manager Michael Hilary. “I said at the time that I thought it would be cool if it was won on the Reel De Luxe since everyone was thinking about shopping at the time and lo and behold it was!”

After adding eleven new games last year, WinADay.com now has a total of 21 very unique games: 13 slot machines and 5 video poker games as well as a keno game and two kinds of roulette. The site, operated by Slotland, is known for its exceptional customer service, whimsical games and loose progressive jackpot.

APT London ICE Poker Championship in London Tomorrow Night

£4,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool and £1,000 to Winner’s Choice of Charity

24 January 2011 (London, UK) -- The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has organized a £200 Turbo Tournament with a £4,000 guaranteed prize pool to be held tomorrow night, Tuesday 25th January, at the Fox Poker Club in London’s West End. Registrations will be capped at 40 entrants – more than 20 have already confirmed.

APT London Ice Poker Championship
Tuesday, 25th January, 2011
Fox Poker Club (www.foxpokerclub.com)
93-107 Shaftesbury Avenue, London
10pm-2am

This is a short format tournament starting at 10pm with the blind structure set for tournament completion at 2am.

In addition to the prize pool, the APT will also donate £1,000 to the tournament winner’s UK registered charity of choice.

Players can register online at http://www.foxpokerclub.com/membership/join-now/ or reserve their seat at the table by contacting Chris at the Fox Poker Club, cn@foxpokerclub.com

Intertops Sportsbook Celebrates 15th Anniversary of First Ever Online Sports Bet

The world’s first online sports book still one of the most trusted and reliable

Today is the fifteenth anniversary of the day Intertops Sportsbook took the world’s very first online bet. On January 17, 1996 employees at the company’s original Salzburg, Austria office cheered when a Finn named Jukka Honkavaara placed a $50 stake on the outcome of a Tottenham Hotspur and Hereford United football match. Honkavaara collected $52 on that bet, made a $2 profit, and earned his place in igaming history.

Since then, many brands have come and gone but Intertops remains as one of the most trusted igaming operators in the world. The internet’s very first sports book continues to welcome players from around the world and is known for quick, hassle-free deposits and withdrawals and excellence in customer service.

When he participated in Intertops’ celebration of the tenth anniversary of his history-making wager, Honkavaara said “The days of sports betting and bookies having a ‘shady’ reputation are long gone, and the kind of online service that Intertops brought in the sports betting arena brought credibility to the business so that a simple family man like myself can use the service online, from the comfort of my home, without any unnecessary risk.”

As it has been since it first launched, Intertops is published in both English and German. The original Intertops web site was launched in German, to serve the many sports bettors it had been serving by mail and phone since 1983, and in English -- the primary language of the Internet and the language most spoken in America where there was and is a huge appetite for sports betting and no high street betting shops to take them.

Intertops was founded in 1983 in London with a UK Bookmakers License and relocated to Austria in 1992. In 1997, the online business moved to Antigua while the traditional sports betting business remained in Austria. 1998 saw the launch of one of the first Microgaming online casinos. Last year the company began licensing casino games from RTG. In 2001, the Intertops developed the first mobile betting application, enabling customers to bet with mobile phones anywhere, anytime. By 2003 Intertops.com began online poker operations, progressing to online skill-based gaming in under a year.