CasinoMan Blog - Archives August 2012

Bingo: the Secret Star of our Favourite TV Shows

29 August 2012

Now more than 450 years old, bingo is one of the oldest games on the planet, reinventing itself time and again for generations. From church hall favourite, and one of the biggest crazes of the 1940s, to becoming an online sensation at sites like Jackpotjoy, the game’s simplicity and versatility - not to mention the fact that it’s a lot of fun! – has helped bingo go the distance. Now you can play bingo whenever you want, online, and even on your TV set and if you use one of the promotion you can play bingo for free.

Shows like National Bingo Night and Bingo America emerged in 2007, allowing bingo-lovers to play along at home via their TVs for the first time. But this isn’t the first time bingo has appeared in our living rooms. As testament to the game’s popularity, it’s been popping up in TV shows since the beginning of television itself.

While sites like Jackpotjoy have opened the game up to a whole new audience, it’s a game that used to be heavily associated with the working classes and OAPs. Although no TV show has yet featured the modern online take on bingo, with players crossing their fingers at home as they play at sites like Jackpotjoy, TV producers have used the bingo hall time and again, both to lampoon the game, and to celebrate it. So let’s take a look at the top TV hits that have featured our favourite game over the years.

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Da Vinci Diamonds Dual Play

27 August 2012

DA VINCI DIAMONDS DUAL PLAY is an online slots game
developed by International Games Technology with 5 reels and 20 paylines x2.
What this means is that this unique game features two sets of reels that you
can spin at once, putting an interesting new twist on the latest game in the
popular Da Vinci Diamonds series, both of which can be found at
moneygaming.com.

As you will find with the original Da Vinci Diamonds online slots game, Dual
Play features a Renaissance theme, complete with depictions of Da Vinci's
most renowned works of art. The rest of the symbols are beautifully-rendered
jewels, each of which pays out generous cash prizes when they appear on the
same payline.

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Across the pond online casinos make a splash

25 August 2012

The thrill of a casino is all in the bet.  You put money on the line let the sights and sounds of the casino give you a gambling high, and it makes you feel an amazing adrenaline rush to stack your chips against the odds.  But finding the time to make it happen is tougher to do in today’s ever faster paced world; at least at a traditional casino.  Online casinos give you that same thrill right in front of your computer or on your phone, at your convenience on your schedule.

Online casinos have popped up all over the world but some will fit your tastes better than others.  That’s why portals for casino reviews are out there to help you find the top, legitimate casinos and one of those portals.  For betters on the western side of the Atlantic the top rated casinos are available for your review to place your money up against a house you know you can take a chunk out of.

When you look for a casino you want to be able to find what you’re looking for to give you as much of that gambling high as you can get.  You don’t want to be doing a whole trial and error of endless registrations that aren’t going to work out; so take some of that extra weight out of the hunt with a little guide.  Read the reviews, look at the bonuses available including free money just for registering; if it feels like a good match, you got a good site to make a bet.

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Betty Boop Slot

24 August 2012

An exciting slots offering from Bally’s, Betty Boop slot games feature the adorable Betty and pudgy her sidekick. There are two spate games on offer- Betty Boop’s Love Meter and Betty Boop’s Fortune Teller. The Love Meter game was the first to hit the market and the Fortune teller game was launched as a companion to this immensely successful slots game.
 
Betty Boop’s Love Meter
 
Playing Betty Love Meter is the perfect way to find out how ‘hot’ your are! With nine bonuses and a generous fun play prize, there is no doubt why this is one of the most popular slots games in existence today. Betty is generous with her rewards of Free Games to players and you may get anywhere between 1 and 15 freebies here. At the 10 and 15 Free Game levels you encounter a spin multiplier. Get your chance to rake in the credits like never before with Betty Boop’s Love Meter.
 
In Unlock Betty’s Heart, you get to pick a locket out of the three choices. If you are lucky you may just pick the one with Betty’s Heart. Every selection brings you an award in the form of a credit value and/ or another pick. A similar gaming segment is used in Betty’s Purse where you pick one of three purses to gain your instant credit values.
 

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Tips for Winning at Slots

22 August 2012

Slots are a lot of fun to play, but they can be an expensive form of entertainment for those who are not playing to win. Slot machine players need to play with a plan to maximize their chances of winning. Follow these tips to have the best chance to win at slots and collect a huge jackpot.

Have a Bankroll

Players need to have a big enough bankroll to win without risking too much. It is important for players to separate a slot machine bankroll away from the expenses needed for everyday life. Only play with the bankroll that is specifically for slots. Players should never play with money that they can’t afford to lose.

Get the Best Odds

This is the most important factor in increasing the chances of winning at slots. Different casinos offer different odds on their slots. Even the same casino will have different odds on their different slot machines.

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Online casino and gambling domains as great assets

20 August 2012

The online casino market in Italy appears to be booming, even in the current unstable economic climate that we are living in and it seems as though owning your very own gambling domain could fetch you a nice price tag. Many online casino and gambling domains have recently proven to be extremely profitable for many people.

Intelligent owners of these domains are aware of the potential that one of these gambling sites can generate in terms of revenue. People are snapping up these domains at quite a staggering rate.

According to Marketwatch, over the past twelve months there have been several Italian gambling domains that have sold for extraordinary prices.

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Who's filling the USA gap?

18 August 2012

Many of the companies that offered gambling services to US players were either shut down for business or they had to relocate and operate from a new offshore location. This left US players with very few portals to choose from, especially when compared to the selection that UK, Canadian, European and South African players have available to them.

The main secure portals for US players that keep popping up over and over again when you perform online searches include websites such as All Star Slots, Club USA (Club World), BetOnline, Win Palace Casino, Grand Parker Casino and of course Bovada (formerly Bodog but recently rebranded). Bovada remains the most popular out of all of these.

As of December 2011, online gamblers from the US could no longer place real cash wagers at bodog, which is why the company rebranded to Bovada.

Most US players will now be familiar with the Bovada brand. This secure gambling portal is accessible for US players. It is owned by the Morris Mohawk Gaming Group and in addition to using Realtime Gaming software it has also incorporated its very own proprietary software and Digital Gaming Solutions (DGS) software into its platform. Bovada has a modern and stylish feel and the smooth interface is extremely user-friendly.

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Will online gambling grow again now that USA is starting to open it's doors?

17 August 2012

Since December of 2011, the US seems to have been making steps which could lead to some forms of online gambling becoming legal. Congress appears to be easing the laws of internet gambling after passing legislation that could mean the re-emergence of the USA as a secure and regulated online gambling zone.

As soon as the majority of states follow in the footsteps of places such as Nevada (therefore having a relaxed approach towards online gambling in general), it will hopefully pave the way for a completely regulated gambling environment that offers players the services and security that they have long been pursuing.

America is certainly beginning to open her doors to online gambling by making some games legal. If all forms of online gambling are to eventually become legal across the nation, it could see games such as poker becoming available almost overnight at a large number of innovative gambling sites which already offer their services to players from around the world.

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How much was really wagered over Euro 2012?

15 August 2012

The following section takes a look at Euro 2012 and tries to find out how much was actually wagered during one of the most important events on the football calendar. This football tournament was comprised of 16 of the best European footballing nations and it began on 08 June, 2012.

The Euros (as they are otherwise known) is a popular footballing event that is second only to the World Cup. The actual final between Spain and Italy was held more than two weeks later on the first of July, but exactly how much cash was wagered during this period?

According to expert analysts, there was a staggering £508M (approximately USD$800M) taken in bets form British bookmakers up and down the country as well as from online gambling portals.

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The social predicament of online betting

03 August 2012

Over the past few years and with the advent of online gambling, it seems as though gambling in general is becoming frighteningly and increasingly more socially acceptable. Young and old can now place a bet at the click of the button, whether they are at home or even now on-the-go via the use of a mobile device. It isn’t the view anymore that gambling is a ‘mug’s game’ or that gambling is purely for degenerates.

Everyone is getting in on the action. With all this gambling on the TV and on the internet, we are without a doubt breeding a new generation of hardcore gamblers across the nation. For some people, gambling is something to be done at certain times of the year when famous events take place such as the Grand National horse race or the footballing FA Cup Final. But for others, the freedom to gamble online has really opened up a can of worms.

Unfortunately for many, gambling is starting to take hold of people’s lives and although (as mentioned) we know that is has become a more socially acceptable ‘pastime’, gambling is still the destroyer of worlds.

Just like any other addiction, whether it’s of the drug or alcohol kind, gambling can turn into a major problem if you are not careful. Sure, there are independent entities and some government-funded organisations that can help gambling addicts, but only a very small minority of the population that even recognise they have a problem will actively seek help.

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Live Casinos Have Staying Power

01 August 2012

Live Casinos are one of the most exciting additions to the online gambling industry in recent times. For many, travelling to a real life bricks and mortar casino is often out of the question. The next best thing is a Live Casino, which can be accessed from your computer and so for many players, this is the ideal substitute.

The reason why so many people are enjoying these Live Dealer Casinos is because you can get the taste of a real casino environment but from the comfort of your own home. A few major software companies now have their very own Live Dealer Casinos and the only way that you can access one is by signing up to the casino via their main website and then downloading the secure software. No games are available in the free play demo mode at any of today’s Live Dealer online casinos.

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