iGaming Portal Challenges Others to Support African Aid Project

Online-Gambling-Insider.com Donation Will Support Malawi School Built by Slotland.com

Leading gaming portal Online-Gambling-Insider.com has made a substantial donation to Slotland.com’s community development project in Malawi (Help-Malawi-Children-Charity.com) and challenged others in the online gambling industry to share their success in this way as well.

"When Slotland initially announced the building of the school we ran the story on our news network but we felt that a project such as this needs every little bit of support it can get," said Ryan D, Founding Editor at Online Gambling Insider. "To see the dedication of the Slotland team, and the amazing results they have achieved in what is a challenging environment deserves the utmost respect."

The Online Gambling Insider’s donation is already at work in Malawi since the PayPal donation processing puts the money directly into the Project Team’s hands.

Hoping to appeal to the competitive nature of people in the online gambling industry, the Editor has challenged gambling operators, affiliates and players to also make a donation.

Malawi is the 8th poorest nation on earth. Nowhere has AIDS had such a severe impact. Education is the key to ending the poverty so, two years ago, Slotland funded the construction of a school and community center in the remote village of Juma. They have since built a maize mill in a nearby Kantimbanye that provides a small income for the school and a much-needed service to area farmers. The school’s teachers have become a resource for teachers in surrounding villages, and farmers in the area have learned new sustainable agriculture methods in the center’s demonstration gardens.

From the torrential rains that hindered volunteers during construction to the opening ceremonies last fall, the story of how western philanthropy can make such a huge difference is told on a fundraising website launched this winter, Help-Malawi-Children-Charity.com.

“We got the idea to produce the website because so many of our players were asking how they could donate personally,” said Martin Smith of Slotland.com. “Food for the students. Gas for the jeep. Building materials. The project is becoming more and more self-sustaining, but they still need help. The beauty of this fundraising site is that donations go directly to the Team in Malawi.”

The Project Team in Africa – a small group of dedicated European and American aid workers -- has registered a non-profit organization called boNGO Worldwide to receive online donations. The organization is committed to assisting communities develop self-sustaining projects. boNGO is an acronym for “Based On Need-driven Grassroots Ownership”.

Cryptologic Earns Industry's Top Casino Software Honour for Third Consecutive Year

Top Casino Software Award based on votes from hundreds of thousands of players


For the third consecutive year, CryptoLogic Inc. has captured Gambling Online Magazine’s Top Casino Software Award for world-class software. The award, based on the votes of thousands of readers, players and website visitors, is widely recognized as the industry’s top honour. CryptoLogic was recognized for its innovative gaming software, revolutionary gaming concepts and spectacular graphics delivered through its wholly-owned subsidiary, WagerLogicâ Limited.

“CryptoLogic has always focused on delivering the ultimate online entertainment experience to players around the world, and to receive this kind of validation means our strategy is paying off,” said Javaid Aziz, CryptoLogic’s President and CEO. “With our ground-breaking innovation and partnerships with the world’s biggest gaming and entertainment brands, we’re exceeding the needs of today’s online players — this translates into more satisfied players on our customers’ sites.”

CryptoLogic has introduced some of the most popular games in the industry, including fan favourites Bejeweled, Jewel Quest, and the first-ever version of Multi-Hand Video Blackjack, a game that combines the excitement and action of Video Poker with the world’s most popular casino game. CryptoLogic also delivered the exclusive online slot version of Cubis, the award-winning, visually stunning 3D puzzle game, and its patented Millionaires Club, which boasts the highest jackpot payout in online history.

“CryptoLogic’s award-winning casino lineup delivers big-screen excitement, stunning graphics, amazing bonus rounds and impressive prize pots — in pounds, Euros or dollars,” added Justin Thouin, CryptoLogic’s Vice President, Product Management and Business Development.
With more than 280 games in its online casino suite — and more than 100 games launched since 2004 alone — CryptoLogic has one of the most comprehensive casino gaming suites on the Internet.

It’s 'Sloan’s Seat' For Bluff Europe Virgin Poker Festival Freeroll Winner

Qualification for the Virgin Poker Festival is in full swing, with Tony Sloan one of ten qualifiers set to take part at the next leg in Newcastle.

Tony Sloan, a 34 year-old from Blythe, Newcastle, was one of ten players from a field of 190 this week to win a spot at the Virgin Poker Festival in April. The £105 buy-in tournament held at Aspers Casino on the 12th and 13th April, and so will be a tournament on home soil for the online qualifier.

Commenting in an interview with Bluff Europe Sloan spoke of how impressed he was with the standard of play during the qualifier. “It was different from a lot of other freerolls where everybody is going all in. It was a better class, with proper raises and nobody just going all in really early on. That’s why I enjoyed the Bluff freeroll. It was a much better style of play from everybody.”

He also admitted to getting a helping hand early in the tournament from Lady Luck. “I got a few good hands, and the flops were just coming at the beginning! In the first four or five hands I had pocket aces and Ace-King, and I was up to 3,000 quite quickly.”

The trip to Aspers won’t be the first for Tony, who enjoyed success there in his debut tournament at the Newcastle casino. Speaking about his ambitions for the Virgin Poker Festival itself, Sloan fired out an early warning to the field.

“To get to the last two tables in Newcastle, with a lot of people who play from the Virgin website as well, it would be outstanding. If I do get to the final two tables though, I think that’s where I’ll push on. I think when it gets near the end I can play really good poker. Later on, the better players won’t risk the tournament on middle pair, and they’re going to have to make some really good decisions.”

Source: BluffEurope.com

PlayersOnly Extends Entry Deadline for $10K Video Contest on YouTube

Promo video featuring Playboy/FHM model Carrie Stroup popular with YouTube Viewers

PlayersOnly.com online casino and poker room is extending the entry deadline for their $10,000 video contest on YouTube.com. Video clips showing what it takes to be a “player” can now be uploaded until March 15 to YouTube.com/Group/UnleashThePlayer.

“As word of the contest has spread, we’ve been getting lots of inquiries in the last few days,” said PlayersOnly.com manager Dave Anderson. “We think it will be worth the wait to give these guys a couple more weeks to get their video clips uploaded.”

The promo video for the contest, featuring PlayersOnly.com hostess and Playboy/FHM model Carrie Stroup, has been online at YouTube for a few weeks and is becoming a popular clip. Stroup, whose animated image welcomes players to the video-rich PlayersOnly.com casino lobby, is already a favourite with YouTube viewers for her Benchwarmer Girls and RipeTV appearances. She shot the promotional video for the contest at Venice Beach several weeks ago.

“I love fooling around with a video camera,” said Stroup. “I hope the guys have a lot of fun putting their entries together!”



PlayersOnly.com invites contestants to submit video clips showing themselves and their friends demonstrating what it takes to be a “player”. Or, for perhaps a bigger laugh, showing the exact opposite. Pay tribute to successful, confident players you admire, or parody wannabe players that just don’t get it. Secrets for success, sleezy pick-up lines, tongue-in-cheek dress-to-impress wardrobe tips – anything goes. The winner will receive a $10,000 prize and a night out with the site’s sexy hostess, Playboy/FHM model Carrie Stroup.

Anyone American over 18 with a video camera, an idea and a sense of humor can enter the free contest at the “PlayersOnly Unleash the Player In You Video Contest” page on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/groupUnleashThePlayer. Contest entries are available for viewing there and viewers are invited to assist the judging by commenting.

The winner of the contest, to be announced on March 15th, will receive a $10,000 deposit in their PlayersOnly.com account. PlayersOnly.com will also pick up the tab for a night out with their sexy and charismatic hostess, Carrie Stroup.

Carrie Stroup is the video hostess of PlayersOnly.com’s recently re-designed poker, casino and sportsbook site. She appeared in Playboy Magazine in September and in FHM in October of this year and had a whole room full of players drooling when she hosted PO’s WSOP party in Las Vegas last July. (Video clip from that event here: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=12494914). Carrie has also appeared in NBC’s “Scrubs” and movies “Cellular”, “Starsky and Hutch”, “The Girl Next Door”, and “Redline”. She was in the MTV pilot “Living the Dream” and hosted “VIP Parties Uncensored”.

PlayersOnly.com presents

Unleash the Player In You $10K Video Contest

Voting ends and winner announced March 15, 2008

To enter or to view entries: www.YouTube.com/group/UnleashThePlayer

Contest details: www.PlayersOnly.com/videocontest

India Poker Tour Offers Million Dollar Pot

Major series of poker tournaments set to take place across India this fall

If you wanted any further evidence of poker’s continuing growth around the world, look no further than the announcement of the India Poker Tour (IPT). This is a major event that will take place in Autumn 2008 and comprises four fabulous poker tournaments that will attract some of India’s and the world’s best players to do battle for their share of an expected $1 million.

This is the first-ever poker tour to be staged in India and promises to make the game a phenomenon in the world’s second most populous nation. With the success of Indian players in last year’s Asian Poker Classic, the India Poker Tour (IPT) has been launched to ensure the development of poker in India is carried out in a professional and responsible manner.

The tour kicks off in Mumbai in September and moves on to Bangalore. The third event will take place in Delhi before the Grand Final is held in the beautiful coastal state of Goa.

“Our goal is to add poker to the pastimes of the card and sport-crazed fans of India,” says Imran Hassan, Director of Operations. “India traditionally has had a long history of being a card-loving nation. So we hope the launch of the India Poker Tour (IPT) will now help to satisfy India’s craving for skill based card games.”

Players will be able to quality for the event via live and online satellites, with the online satellites starting in June 2008. Dates and online partner sites will be announced as soon as players get ready to compete for seats and prizes, including the possibility to compete in our first ever TV Special. As part of the IPT program, we will be launching our India Poker Schools, for those interested in learning or developing the game.

For more information on the India Poker Tour, visit: http://www.indiapokertour.com/

Bluff Europe Launches Virgin Poker Festival Freeroll

The Virgin Poker Festival is gathering momentum and could be coming to a town near you very soon, and to celebrate Bluff Europe is running a freeroll for the next event.

The festival was launched by Virgin as a way for those of slender means to play affordable, competitive and above all social poker. As well as the NL Hold’em Main Event, with £5,000 added to the prize pool and another $1,000 in “bounty” prizes, Virgin promises value-added side events, a heads-up challenge against the Virgin Poker Team, not to mention bar promos and a Wii bowling competition. There’s even a bad beat jackpot of a return trip to Vegas!

The next stop is Aspers Casino in Newcastle on the 12th and 13th April and Bluff Europe readers can get there for free. Simply visit virginpoker.com on 12th February and enter the password “virginbluffer” (not case sensitive) to play for 10 Main Event seats, worth $105 each.

If you don’t already have a Virgin Poker account, download the free software from www.virginpoker.com and set up a real money account. You don’t need to deposit any money to play in the freerolls.

“Not only is the Main Event affordable and injected with juice, but you can sit at the side games all night for stakes that won’t break the bank, says Michael Caselli, Editor-in-chief of Bluff Europe. “Plus, it raises money for charity. It’s player-friendly poker at its best.”

Signature Verification System Provides VIP Benefits

Backgammon Masters Blackjack Operator Integrates Signature Verification System

Online game provider BackgammonMasters, which features 21 Blackjack, Poker, Perudo and Backgammon gaming software, has fully integrated a new signature verification system for VIP players. Using the patent pending Signature Link system, players can now register with Backgammonmasters.com and sign their name with the ease and convenience of a few movements of the mouse.

Previously, this technology was used exclusively by banks and stores requiring a signature which could only be made in person using a special electronic device.

“With a huge volume of player traffic coming from many countries around the world, the demand for VIP application forms has increased tenfold. The new Signature Link system is designed to offer the player a faster response time and better overall service. The first phase of implementation will be to service the VIP players and in the second phase normal transactions will be processed using this technology. We plan to first collect feedback from our user-base before adding this feature to our cashier service” he added.

The reason for this new signature verification system is to better protect both the player and the company as well. By identifying themselves, VIP players can gain large rewards, unlike the unidentified players. Currently, an unidentified player that wants to make a large cashier transaction can only do so once they sign and agree to the BackgammonMasters terms and conditions statement electronically. This is done online using email and the website in an automated manner.

BackgammonMasters has added this latest feature in an ongoing effort to maintain the highest standards of monitoring and control systems for the player’s benefit.

To find out more about the BackgammonMasters.com signature link verification system and BGM Blackjack Software visit: http://www.BackgammonMasters.com/blackjack.html

Source: OnlineCasinoNews.com

Thousands of iGaming Pros Descend on London for Annual Party Week

I’m just back from a wild week in London for the annual gathering of the igaming industry and I gotta tell ya – the people behind the casino and poker sites where you have so much fun are really a fun crowd – and notorious partiers! I suppose it’s because most of them spend most of their time by themselves, at their computers, that these guys were so ready to let their hair down.

I attended some interesting seminar presentations at the Mobile Gambling Summit, ICEi and CAP Euro but, as always, the highlights of the week were the endless parties!

The most extravagant was Lyceum’s Fire&ICE Cabaret. What started seven years ago as a small gathering of internet gambling professionals has grown to the largest igaming social event anywhere. Lyceum keeps getting bigger and bigger venues to accommodate more and more people. This year they booked the ultimate party venue – London’s famous Hippodrome on Leicester Square where live entertainment, a cool venue and amazing burlesque atmospherics were enjoyed by nearly two thousand igaming operators, media and affiliates. Thanks to sponsors Gambling.com, NextGen Gaming and ESL there was amazing live burlesque entertainment and an open bar.

Photos from the party are now posted here on Lyceum Media’s new website.

I was also lucky enough to score a ticket to the second most talked about event of the week, the 1st Annual CAP Awards honouring affiliate webmasters. I don’t think there’s ever been a formal dinner event at an igaming conference but I hope this is the start of a trend! I can confirm that this crowd cleans up real well! I have to put on a tux more often – felt great!

To kick off the CAP Euro conference, Hollywood Poker hosted a party at one of my all time favourite London clubs, the historic Café de Paris just off Piccadilly Circus. CAP Euro wrapped up with a party hosted by Rushmore Casino at posh, modern club in the Westend called Floridita. Both of these parties were organized by Lyceum Media and there will be lots of pics from these events on their site next week.

Backgammon Masters Blackjack Operator Integrates Signature Verification System

Online game provider BackgammonMasters, which features 21 Blackjack, Poker, Perudo and Backgammon gaming software, has fully integrated a new signature verification system for VIP players. Using the patent pending Signature Link system, players can now register with Backgammonmasters.com and sign their name with the ease and convenience of a few movements of the mouse.

Previously, this technology was used exclusively by banks and stores requiring a signature which could only be made in person using a special electronic device. BackgammonMasters has set up the same technological innovation so that new members can easily sign the terms and conditions of the software agreement remotely from the convenience of their own home PC. This method will replace the standard checking of an agreement box.

The recently integrated Signature Link technology will do away with cumbersome paperwork while allowing all the pertinent member information to be organized in one place. This new method of organization is sure to cut back on bureaucratic and unnecessary delays. A BackgammonMasters spokesperson recently commented, “With a huge volume of player traffic coming from many countries around the world, the demand for VIP application forms has increased tenfold. The new Signature Link system is designed to offer the player a faster response time and better overall service. The first phase of implementation will be to service the VIP players and in the second phase normal transactions will be processed using this technology. We plan to first collect feedback from our user-base before adding this feature to our cashier service” he added.

The reason for this new signature verification system is to better protect both the player and the company as well. By identifying themselves, VIP players can gain large rewards, unlike the unidentified players. Currently, an unidentified player that wants to make a large cashier transaction can only do so once they sign and agree to the BackgammonMasters terms and conditions statement electronically. This is done online using email and the website in an automated manner.

BackgammonMasters has added this latest feature in an ongoing effort to maintain the highest standards of monitoring and control systems for the player’s benefit.

Source: OnlineCasinoNews.com

Peers Vote BingoProgram.com ‘Best Bingo Affiliate Program’

CAP Awards 2008 Honours BingoProgram - Frank Tornatore receives the prize on behalf of the affiliate program

BingoProgram.com received the CAP Award for “Best Bingo Affiliate Program” at the black-tie awards ceremony in London last week during the CAP Euro affiliates conference. The award was received by Frank Tornatore - the dynamic personality behind Bingo Program for the ongoing support and expert advice that he gives to the webmasters in his program.

“Affiliates trust Frank’s advice,” said CAP Awards organizer Alex Pratt. “He’s got the inside scoop on the best bingo and gaming sites, and he’s happy to share his knowledge.”

A veteran in the business and a successful affiliate operator himself for many years, Tornatore guides affiliates to the best gaming and bingo sites through one-on-one consultation and through his widely read blog, franktornatore.com.

“The secret in this business is knowing who to partner with,” said Tornatore. “The bingo sites we represent are the best in the business – best games software, best stats and reporting, best conversion rates. I don’t know that I deserve an award just for introducing affiliates to someone they can trust but I certainly appreciate the recognitionon behalf of BingoProgram!”

One of the market leaders in converting visitors to players, Bingo Program is the Affiliate Program for Bingos.co.uk, BingoFriends.com, CasinoJoker.com, EuroBingo.com, ElBingo.com. Tornatore has partnered with thousands of webmasters from all around the world, providing unparalleled management systems, marketing tools and advanced affiliate programs. The Bingo Program team is integrated by several qualified work groups including designers, programmers, marketing and affiliate managers, and customer service agents, all working to help webmasters get the most from their traffic.

Winners of the first annual CAP Awards were nominated and voted on by fellow affiliates. Awards were also presented to the Best Poker, Casino, Sportsbetting and Skill Gaming Affiliates and Affiliate Programs as well as the Best Payment System and Best Overall Affiliate and Best Overall Affiliate Program.

Source: OnlineCasinoNews.com

Million Dollar Free Roll Monthly Final This Sunday

$400,000 Already Awarded, $600,000 Left to Win in PlayersOnly.com’s Richest Tournament Ever

This Sunday night is another monthly final in PlayersOnly.com’s Million Dollar Free Roll Tournament. $400,000K has already been awarded in the year-long series and there’s still $600,000 left to win -- $100,000 at tonight’s final table.

“We have a lot of relatively new players at our tables,” said PlayersOnly.com Manager David Anderson. “They can find themselves at a monthly final face-to-face with really experienced players. They’re holding they’re own pretty well I’d say – a lot of the prize money is going to players that have hardly played in tournaments before.”

Free roll tournaments are particularly popular since there’s nothing to lose, just a piece of some nice prize money if you finish in the top ten.

Players can win their way to Sunday’s poker tournament by winning one of the qualifying free rolls scheduled throughout this week. Sunday’s champion will walk away $75,000 richer. Because of the way PlayersOnly.com has structured payouts to spread the $100,000 prize pool around the final table, two runners-up will each get $10,000 and be among thirty cash prizewinners.

Awarding a total of $1,000,000 over ten months, this is the popular online poker room’s biggest tournament series ever.

PlayersOnly.com Million Dollar Free Roll Tournament
Monthly Final: Sunday, January 27th at 9:00 pm ET
Daily Qualifiers: All this week
www.playersonly.com/1million

“Tournaments are fun,” said one of last month’s $500 prize-winners. “You’re not gambling with real money – all you can lose is your entry fee – so in a free roll that means you’ve got absolutely nothing to lose!”

Each monthly Million Dollar Free Roll Final will distribute a $100,000 prize pool as follows:

1st Place: $75,000
2nd Place: $10,000
3rd Place: $10,000
4th Place: $2,500
5th Place: $1,000
6th – 10th Place: $500
11th – 20th Place: $300
21st – 30th Place: $100

Full tournament details and schedules are available at www.playersonly.com/1million.

PlayersOnly Offers $10K for Best “Player” Video in YouTube Contest

Best depiction of a true “player” to receive $10K and a night out with PlayersOnly.com Hostess & Playboy/FHM model Carrie Stroup

PlayersOnly.com – the entertainment site hosted by Playboy/FHM model Carrie Stroup – has just launched a $10,000 contest on YouTube. Contestants are invited to submit video clips showing themselves and their friends demonstrating what it takes to be a “player”. Secrets for success, sleezy pick-up lines, tongue-in-cheek dress-to-impress wardrobe tips – anything goes. The winner will receive a $10,000 prize and – any true player’s dream prize -- a night out with the site’s sexy hostess.


PlayersOnly.com presents Unleash the Player In You $10K Video Contest
Winner announced February 15, 2008
To enter or to view entries: www.YouTube.com/group/UnleashThePlayer
Contest details, including complete Rules: http://www.unleash-the-player-in-you.com/
Anyone (over 18) can enter the free contest at the “PlayersOnly Unleash the Player In You Video Contest” page on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/groupUnleashThePlayer. Contest entries will be available for viewing there and viewers are invited to assist the judging by commenting.

The rules of the game are simple: video yourself and/or your friends acting like a true “player” or, for a laugh, the exact opposite. Pay tribute to successful, confident players you admire, or parody wannabe players that just don’t get it.

“Everybody’s got a little ‘player’ in them” said David Anderson, PlayersOnly.com Brand Manager. “This is a chance to have some fun and win big cash.”

What’s it take to be a player? Confidence. Smarts. Style. Balls. You know the guy – he’s got the dream job, sweet wheels, cool clothes. Women can’t resist him (although his mom wishes he’d settle down), the guys think he’s cool – and he’s probably a winner at the poker table.

Players love poker because it’s a microcosm of real life. Be sharp, think fast, take some risks – success is sweet. Looking the part is important in life as it is in poker –bluffing being part of both games. There's no game that mimics the player’s life more and draws on his personal discipline, critical reasoning, money management skills and strategic thinking.

The winner of the contest, to be announced on February 15th, will receive a $10,000 deposit in their PlayersOnly.com account. PlayersOnly.com will also pick up the tab for a night out with their sexy and charismatic hostess, Carrie Stroup.

Carrie Stroup is the video hostess of PlayersOnly.com’s recently re-designed poker, casino and sportsbook site. She appeared in Playboy Magazine in September and in FHM in October of this year and had a whole room full of players drooling when she hosted PO’s WSOP party in Las Vegas last July. (Click here to watch video clip from that event here.) Carrie has also appeared in NBC’s “Scrubs” and movies “Cellular”, “Starsky and Hutch”, “The Girl Next Door”, and “Redline”. She was in the MTV pilot “Living the Dream” and hosted “VIP Parties Uncensored”.

Source: Unleash-the-Player-In-You.com

Popular Slots Site Launches Free 3D Casino

WinADay.com Features Ultra-Realistic Three-Dimensional Casino Environment With Unique and Totally Free Games

An all new three-dimensional casino with virtual casino employees, realistic lobbies that give a whole new kind of online casino experience, and totally free casino games has been launched by Slotland.com, the long-popular slot machine and video poker site. WinADay.com has opened with two unique free games and will be adding all kinds of casino games over coming weeks.

WinADay.com games are based on the latest instant-play, no-download Flash technology that allows designers to incorporate the rich media content that today’s online game players expect. WinADay.com casino is alive with crisp graphics, fancy animations, cool sounds effects and background music.

“The 3D environment may take a little disorienting at first if you’re used to traditional online casino games,” said WinADay.com Manager Martin Smith. “But our virtual casino hosts – 3D figures circulating throughout the casino -- are always nearby ready to provide information and point you in the right direction.”

All games are original, built using proprietary software, and only available at WinADay.com. The first two free games now available are the “Wheeler Dealer” slot machine and the “Jack’s Show” video poker game. Wheeler Dealer is a slot machine with 3 reels and 8 paylines. Jack’s Show is based on the popular Jacks or Better video poker game.

WinADay.com casino will be available in real money mode in a few months. Tournaments are being planned.

Big Week Coming Up in London for iGaming Biz

Thousands of people from around the world involved in the online gambling business will be in London for several major conferences happening the last week of January. Lots of business being done of course, but hey -- this IS the igaming industry -- there WILL be parties!

The ICEi igaming trade show, the CAP Euro casino affiliates conference and the Mobile Gambling Summit bring seemingly everyone involved in the online gambling business to London, the undisputed igaming capital of the world.

The biggest social event of the week will be the annual Lyceum Fire&ICE party. This year, to accommodate ever-increasing numbers, the igaming party of the year will be at The Hippodrome on Leicester Square. The theme is “cabaret” (as in "What good is sitting alone in your room!?" and "Money Makes the World Go Around"). Doors open at 9:00 p.m. and, thanks to sponsors Gambling.com, NextGen Gaming, ESL-Asia and Bluff Europe there'll be fantastic cabaret-themed entertainment and complimentary drinks. The event producer is making full use of the elevating stage in the middle of the massive venue. She's booked a world-class DJ, a bongo player and a vocalist. Cool!

The Hippodrome has long been a place of revelry, but following its recent re-launch, it now has seven bars, an exclusive VIP room and private tables across triple level tiers. Fortunately, since Fire&ICE has outgrown every previous venue, this historic central London venue accommodates 1800 partiers.



The party week actually begins opening night of ICE/ICEi with "Breaking the Ice". Forty-five quid but if someone drags me along I'll be happy to attend. ;) Rushmore Casino and Hollywood Casino are both throwing parties for affiliates during CAP Euro. Affiliates webmasters go pretty crazy when they get away from their computers and out into the world, so those'll be fun. So will other CAP Euro parties like the Sunday afternoon Pub Crawl. Alas, I'll be checking in at Heathrow about that time.


Check back for pics and videos from the conferences and social events!

Betting Terminal to Integrate Texas Holdem Poker Software into Game Terminals

Betting Terminal Inc., a company with game terminals located across the globe, will integrate BackgammonMasters poker game software into their terminals.

Initially, 100 betting terminals will be placed throughout Croatia in entertainment hotspots including coffee shops, restaurants and bars. The integrated $games will include multi-player Texas Holdem Poker at first and then other popular casino games which will be accessed live from the installed BackgammonMasters Game Lobby.

The CEO of Betting Terminal Inc. announced that Betting Terminal chose BackgammonMasters for this project because "BackgammonMasters known for their Backgammon community and also having the best graphics, the widest variety of games, and their platform is the most powerful and at the same time stable game software available in the industry."

BackgammonMasters is excited about the venture, which will be the first worldwide release of the Texas Holdem poker software. The BackgammonMasters spokesman was also excited to announce that once the Texas Holdem software has been successfully integrated into the terminals they will make other multi-table casino games available.

Betting Terminal Inc. terminals are based off of a remote access server. Players use prepaid cards in order to access their information and place real money bets in the system. Players can then play live against other players in private or public play mode.

From the terminal, players can open a new account or log into an account that already exists simply by swiping their credit card. There is a prepaid platform that has several payment transaction forms, just like when they play online at BackgammonMasters. In fact, playing Poker at a Betting Terminal is just like playing poker at home, but players play on terminal touch screens rather than on their computer at home.

Betting Terminal Inc. has also developed a land-based support system to offer support to terminal players. The support system will provide service to all 100 terminals. Whenever players have questions or issues they will easily be able to access Betting Terminal’s support for fast and effective assistance with the terminal or software.

Source: OnlineCasinoNews.com

Online Slots Company Launches Fundraising Site for African Aid Project

Slotland.com invites the public to contribute to the Malawi school it‘s funded for two years

Here's something we don't see everyday -- an online gambling company with a big heart!

Slotland.com has launched a website to raise additional funds for the school and community center they built in Malawi and to bring hope to other nearby villages. While the popular slots and video poker site will continue to fund the center, the new website (http://www.help-malawi-children-charity.org/) has been created to enable the public to make personal donations.

Education is the key to ending the cycle of poverty and ignorance in Malawi, one of the poorest nations on earth, ravaged by AIDS. The school’s opening ceremonies last October began a new era of hope for one impoverished village.

Two years ago, when a small group of dedicated aid workers approached Slotland.com for a donation, the company -- known for its generous philanthropy -- couldn’t say no. In fact, they committed to providing all construction funding and to supporting the center until it is self-sufficient.

The story of how the Project Team brought a whole village together to build the Umodzi-Mbame School is told on the new fundraising website: http://www.help-malawi-children-charity.org/. The site also explains how donations will be used to assist neighbouring villages that have started similar projects on their own. Donations toward current and new projects can be made on the site through secure PayPal payment processing.

“We’ve been reporting the progress of the project to our players for two years,” said Slotland’s Martin Smith. “So many people have told us how proud they are of what we’re doing that we provided this fundraising website to give them an opportunity to get more involved and to make personal donations.”

The Project Team in Africa has registered a non-profit organization called boNGO Worldwide which is committed to assisting communities develop self-sustaining projects. boNGO is an acronym for “Based On Need-driven Grassroots Ownership”.

“We’ve found that projects initiated by locals rather than outside agencies have the best chance to involve the entire community and succeed,” explains the boNGO Project Team leader. “Faced with increasing numbers of children orphaned by AIDS, the people of nearby Kantimbanye built several orphanages without assistance. What we’ve done is help them build a maize mill which will provide an ongoing income to support their work.”


boNGO’s diligent work has already changed the lives of hundreds of children but there are many more that need food, education and hope. All contributions are gratefully received and, since there are no administrative costs thanks to Slotland.com, every penny goes directly to the Project Team in Malawi.

New Spider-Man and Fantastic Four Games at Cryptologic Casinos

CryptoLogic Limited has launched two star-studded Internet casino slot games on its award-winning platform: the eagerly anticipated Spider-Man and the legendary Fantastic Four.

Based on the renowned Marvel Super Heroes, the games are now available at CryptoLogic online casinos including InterCasino.com.

“CryptoLogic’s new Spider-Man and Fantastic Four games are the latest examples of our industry-leading innovation, and our partnerships with the world’s biggest gaming and entertainment brands,” said Javaid Aziz, CryptoLogic’s President and CEO. “Bringing these legendary Super Heroes to the world’s best Internet casinos reflects CryptoLogic’s commitment to help every customer build a loyal player base through both high-impact games and high-profile brands.”

For the first time, players will be transported into Spider-Man’s New York City realm to foil bad guys and rescue victims from danger. With three unique feature sequences and big payouts — up to 5,000 times a line bet — rewards are around every corner. Players can earn up to 15 additional rounds of play and double prize values when the web-slinger achieves his ultimate mission: defeating Venom and saving Mary Jane.

The Fantastic Four create a new level of excitement as they take on a spectacular adventure against the villainous Dr. Doom. Watch Mr. Fantastic test the limits of his flexibility, the Invisible Woman storm onto the reels, the Human Torch burst into flames and the Thing send shockwaves with his powerful blows. With a chance to win 5,000 times a player’s bet and up to 15 free game spins, the only difficulty will be deciding which character to play.

“These celebrated Marvel Super Heroes have finally taken their place at the world’s top Internet casinos – powered by CryptoLogic,” said Justin Thouin, CryptoLogic’s Vice President, Product Management and Business Development.

Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four join CryptoLogic’s roster of wildly popular Marvel-branded slot games, including the Hulk, Daredevil, Blade, The Punisher, Thor, X-Men, Silver Surfer, Elektra, Iron Man and Ghost Rider. Available exclusively to WagerLogic licensees, these games bring players big-screen excitement, stunning graphics and their favourite Marvel characters — along with the chance to win huge cash prizes.

CryptoLogic has earned top honours for its world-class Internet software, including the Top Casino Software award from Online Gambling Magazine in each of the last two years. The award, based on the votes of readers, players and website visitors, is widely considered the industry’s top honour.

BackgammonMasters.com Adds Multi-currency Cashier for International Customers

Backgammon, Perudo and Blackjack players can now deposit and withdraw in most major currencies at BackgammonMasters.com. Withdrawals and deposits are easily made by international customers in their own currencies through credit card and other approved online payment methods (PayPal, Neteller, MoneyBookers, Click and Buy and UKash) avoiding exchange rates and commissions normally taken by online banking providers.

The feature was recently added in response to the growing number of international players. BackgammonMasters takes customer feedback seriously and has responded quickly by facilitating their needs. International players at BackgammonMasters using the All-in-One game Lobby can play popular games including Backgammon, Perudo, Poker and the recently launched 21 blackjack with real money play accepted in multiple currencies.

BackgammonMasters also launched a live support feature last month which allows players to send in their feedback, and so far the results have been positive. In an effort to provide the highest quality gaming platform BackgammonMasters plans to add more popular games and additional transaction options, as well as more multi-language support so that players from around the world can partake in online gaming.

The new Multi-Currency Transactions cashier is available for all four games including the newly added real money 21 Blackjack games. To find out more about 21 Blackjack and the new Multi-Currency cashier click visit www.BackgammonMasters.com.

Online and Mobile Slots Player Survey Contradicts Stereotypes

Not high rollers, slots players want maximum entertainment from their gambling dollars
Are slots players all a bunch of little old ladies that only bet a penny at a time? How loyal are they to a favourite machine? Do players like slots just because they're easy to play? Or are big jackpots what make online slots so popular? Slotland.com’s survey of online and mobile slot machine players has now concluded and the results confirm some assumptions and dispute some stereotypes.

The survey conducted through the summer and fall shows that not all slots players are old and they’re not all women. Most online and mobile slots players aren’t particularly high rollers, preferring to deposit small amounts and play it as long as they can. They want – and get -- many hours of entertainment for their gambling dollars. However, they play the game more strategically than many might think and aren’t afraid to place maximum bets when the time is right.

Survey responses also show:

• Two-thirds like slots because they're easy to play but the other third is primarily drawn to the possibility of winning big jackpots on small wagers.
• Most play only on their computer but 20% said they had at least tried the mobile games.
  Although most don't play on their phone or PDA much or ever, most acknowledged the convenience of mobile games.
• Most are regulars from Slotland.com and have played there a year or more. 25% joined just to enter the contest.
• Nearly all play exclusively or mostly at home, not at work.
• Although most don't wager large amounts -- 78% said they'd never bet more than $100 -- more than half said they'd had wins over $1000.
• Almost unanimously agree (84%) that the way to win at slots is to stick with a machine that feels lucky.
• A third play video poker as well as slots.
• Half have at least tried online poker but only a few play online poker often.
• All place max bets when the time is right while a third always bet the maximum.
• Only a third knew that Slotland's African school project is in Malawi.
• Only a third have visited Vegas.
• Many only play online but most (60%) also play slots in casinos at least once in awhile.
• Slots are not a ladies-only game at all -- half of respondents were men.
• Mostly middle-aged and older but some (16%) under 30 as well.

“I’m proud to say we know our customers pretty well,” said John Lancelet of Slotland.com “So I wasn’t too surprised by most of the results. I must admit though, I thought more of our players were older – interesting to see how popular such a traditional game is becoming with younger people these days, especially now that they can bet on slots on their mobile phones.”

Survey participants were given an opportunity to enter a free contest. A random draw awarded player “SQUIZZER” a $500 bonus deposit to their Slotland.com account.

Virtual Golf Game Offers More Ways to Win Real Cash Prizes with Latest Game Features

Groove Games Limited has added several new features to UTour Golf, the free, full-featured online golfing experience where players can challenge other virtual golfers for real cash prizes.

The new features include increased challenge options where players can utilize handicap play. This feature allows players to offer or request strokes, in order to make the games fair and challenging for both regardless of the players skill rating. The new one-hole challenge mode offers a quick, one-hole game for players and opponents and combined with the new entry fee options, it is now possible to put up to $100 on the line for just one hole.

Personalized play has also been introduced as players can now invite up to eight of their friends to an exclusive tournament with customizable game options; including course played, number of holes and entry fee. A score based Driving Range game also rewards players for their tee shot accuracy.

Michael Haines, Managing Director, Groove Games Limited said “handicapping has been introduced to increase liquidity. Whilst skill ranking systems segment the audience, handicapping levels the playing field so anyone can challenge anyone.”

He continued, “We are marketing to the gambling audience – a move that spans our target across the player interested in casual game play on 18 holes to the person who is looking for the rush of high stakes with as little as one hole. Combine this with strategy and top it up with some risk, the handicap play spices things up for the true thrill seeking sports enthusiast.”


Player Created Tournaments and Stats Tracking are just a couple of initiatives which have been undertaken to build the community and social networking aspects of UTour Golf giving players the tools to engage with each other and shape the way they play.