CasinoMan Blog - Archives September 2012

The new wave of 3D slot games and what might be next

29 September 2012

Over the past year or so, we have seen an exciting new wave of 3D slots becoming more widely available and they don’t require players to wear any kind of special glasses. Rival and NetEntertainment have developed a few, including titles such as Gonzo’s Quest and Jack and the Beanstalk and many of the animated sequences that appear on these games include some superb 3D explosions.

Microgaming and Playtech are starting to catch up and their games are beginning to include more advanced graphics, but the main online casino software companies that have stood out way above the rest and have managed to grace our screens with some truly epic games include Sheriff Gaming and BetSoft.

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A history of online poker and how it began

28 September 2012

Poker first became available online towards the mid-1990s and since its inception it has had a colourful history. Before there was poker as we know it today, there was a time when IRC Poker ruled the virtual world. This was basically a game that was played through a chat client and similar to chess, players had to key in their moves and then leave the program to perform the actions for them.

Players weren’t sat around animated tables like they are today and there were basically no in-play features. This was at a time when poker was in its most primitive form. It was still just as popular as it is today though and it soon became apparent how many people actually enjoyed the game and desired to play it online, but there were still very few portals to play at.

Online poker (as it looks today) was born in 1998 and even some of the oldest companies are still around today such as PokerStars, but many of them have resigned themselves to the history books for various reasons.

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Hangover Slot Machine

05 September 2012

Slots enthusiasts have been enjoying their gaming more than ever before since the Hangover Slots game hit the virtual gaming market. IGT Hangover Slots is based on the immensely popular R rated comedy Hangover and some of the bonus levels are actually based on scenes/ situations from the movie. To add even more fun to the game, players will get to hear Mr. Chow’s commentary (voiced by comic actor Ken Jeong) as he takes on the role of narrator in this ‘strictly fun only’ game.

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IGT has developed this movie based game through a licensing agreement with Warner Brothers Consumer Products. All through the game, players will see that the creators have stayed true to the movie’s super funny storyline. The bonuses are actually based on themes borrowed from the movie. Four character themed progressives allow players to follow their favorite characters from the movie. All in all, the Hangover Slots machine is a good place for slot enthusiasts to hit if they want a thoroughly enjoyable and fun ride that is reminiscent of the runaway hit comedy The Hangover.

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