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Here Are Reasons Why You Should Use Your iPad for Online Casino Games

17 May 2013

Since its introduction into the market, the iPad has caught people’s imagination. Today, over 16 million people own iPads and this has led to the development of many apps that make the iPad extremely flexible and versatile, so that people can use it for many purposes.

The popularity of the iPad also has helped online casinos significantly, as people using iPads can access the Internet, which allows them to play their favorite casino games anywhere and anytime. The convenience of using an iPad to connect to the Internet anywhere is perhaps the reason for this. In addition, the touch screen of the device helps to simplify games, giving players the freedom to play the games they are interested in.

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Important Considerations When Selecting the Right Online Casino

15 May 2013

Owing to the increasing popularity of online gambling, customers today have a wide variety of casinos to choose from. Unfortunately, not all these casinos promise safe, fair, and secure gambling as they are meant to scam unsuspecting consumers. When you gamble with real money, you often have to divulge personal information, credit card numbers, and other sensitive bank details that can be misused in the wrong hands. This is precisely why you should take your time, weigh your options, and choose the right online casino for real money gaming.

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The Martingale System for Roulette

27 April 2013

How to correctly use the Martingale System for Roulette to boost your bankroll

Playing roulette can be a lot of fun, but it’s even more enjoyable when you employ a bit of strategy to shake things up.  While strategies like the Martingale can’t guarantee you a win every time, and they can’t predict where that roulette ball is going to land, when they’re used with common sense they can help you capitalise on your winnings, and make games far more involving and exciting.

What is the Martingale System?

The Martingale betting system dates back to the 18th century, and is one of the best known roulette betting systems in the world. Known as a progressive gambling system, it involves players increasing their bets after each loss, while reducing their bets after each win. This results in the winning bet always paying off enough to make a small profit on the session and covering previous losses.

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Craps: Is There Any Strategy Involved?

11 February 2013

Craps is all luck, there’s no skill involved.” This half-truth is often heard around the casino. It’s true that all casino games have an element of luck, and craps is no exception. After all, the entire game is based on the outcome of rolling dice. Due to the nature of the game, onlookers often question if there is any strategy involved.

Even though it is a luck-driven game, you can develop a winning strategy. You must begin by preparing yourself before you even visit the casino. Next, you’ll need to understand some basic mathematical principles behind the game and which types of bets are worth your time. Although you may not be able to strategize as much as other games, you can become a skilled player.

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The Beginnings of Online Casino Gambling

02 February 2013

Can any of us, however young or old we might be really remember what life was like before we had the Internet? For anyone over the age of 30 or so the answer is probably yes but it’s not actually something we even really like to think about.

Online casinos did not emerge as soon as the Internet became more widespread but it did not take too long before some Internet savvy entrepreneurs discovered just how they could bring all the fun of casino gaming online and reach an audience of millions of people who may never have even seen in the inside of a land based casino!

The world of online casino gaming really began in 1994 when the tiny twin island nation of Antigua and Barbuda created a commission, the Free Trade and Processing Zone, to issue legal casino operation licenses to those who wanted to try to create an online casino that would draw in players from all over the world, as long as they had a PC and an Internet connection.

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How to tell a good Rival casino from a bad Rival casino

27 October 2012

The first Rival Gaming powered gambling portal appeared in 2006 and today their product is hosted at approximately 50 different online casinos which are owned by roughly 40 individual operators world-wide. Their catalogue of games includes just over 100 titles and players can access them via a download client or in the instant flash mode.

Some of the latest games include their revolutionary i-Slots which are accessible via their Casino Controller platform. Rival is actually wholly owned by a Cyprus-based company called Black Chip Ltd, so when you are installing the download client, the verified publishers name should say Black Chip Ltd. Most of the casinos that use Rival software are in fact licensed in Curaçao (in the Netherlands Antilles).

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Knowing the rules of an online casino will help your experience of them

22 October 2012

One way to gain the most positive experience from an online casino is to take five minutes to go through their rules and policies, because the way in which an online casino operates can be quite different from how another conducts their business.

For example, when it comes to depositing into your online casino account, you may have been used to a casino that allows you to deposit a minimum of just $/€/£2.00, which is ideal if you are a lowroller who seldom has any more cash to spare.

However, after signing up to a new online casino you may find that their minimum deposit limit is much higher, for example $/€/£20.00. This could really stump you, so always check through each casino’s banking policies. You can find this information in the T’s and C’s section or in the Rules section. If you can’t find this info after searching yourself, simply contact the customer support and they should be able to inform you of their current deposit/withdrawal limits, which vary a great deal between today’s casinos.

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Religion Inspired Online Casino Slot Games

15 October 2012

This section takes a look at several different online slots that have a kind of religious theme where some are more loosely based on religion than others. For example, the Christmas period is one of the most obvious religious times of the year in the UK, and there are now various online slots that have a Christmas theme.

Developed by numerous different software providers, some of the Christmas-themed slot titles include Deck the Halls, Santa Surprise, Jingle Bells, Winter Wonders, Gift Wrap, Winter Wonderland, Naughty or Nice, Santa Paws, Scrooge and Ho Ho Ho. These games vary from classic three reel slots that have just one winning payline to five reeled slots with multiple winning paylines.

There are also now a couple of Easter-themed slots for players to try out such as Rival’s Eggstravaganza, Playtech’s Easter Surprise and a slot called Easter Bunny, which was developed by a relatively unheard of software provider called Cozy Games.

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How to understand Casino Reviews

10 October 2012

Online casino reviews should generally be quite easy for players to understand because their main purpose is to just provide players with relevant information about the online casino in question. Most of today’s online casino reviews are written in a concise manner and they only contain the important details about a casino, plus information that players are often unaware of, but should be aware of.

The most important thing about an online casino is that it is a fully licensed gambling portal, which you will be able to find out from the review. There are several trusted licensing jurisdictions around the world today including Curaçao (in the Netherlands Antilles), Gibraltar, Malta, the Isle of Man, Alderney (a UK Channel Island), Kahnawake (Canadian Mohawk territory) and even Antigua. Today’s most reliable and trustworthy online casinos hold a license from one of these jurisdictions.

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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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How to Select an Online Casino

30 June 2012

With new dozens of casino sites cropping up every day, finding a fun, safe and reputable one can seem as daunting as finding a needle in a haystack.  With big bonuses and bundles of ‘free cash’ being offered, it could be tempting to be sucked into something you are not entirely happy with.  The good news is that by following this guide, you could be spinning the slots or beating the banker in no time at all.

• Make a list of what you want from an online casino.  Do you want to play lots of different games or specialise in just one or two? How often will you play and how much are you likely to deposit? Will you be using the same computer to play from or will you be moving around?  Downloadable software is best if you’ll be sticking to the same PC to play, but ‘instant’ or ‘flash’ play is a good option for those using mobile devices or several different computers.

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  How can I find the Best Online Casino Promotions
  
  27 June 2012

  Surprisingly, it isn’t that difficult to find a good, wholesome online casino promotion because pretty much each online casino offers at least one or more lucrative special offers and most of them are well worth trying to get your hands on.
  
  The thing to remember when trying to find an attractive special offer is that there are standard promotions that you will be able to find. The most common of all online casino promotions includes the matching deposit bonus. This particular sign up/welcome bonus is the most common of all deals and generally works in the following way:
  
  If you deposit the maximum allowed, for example £500 and the bonus is a 100% match, you will basically receive double what you have deposited (a total of £1000). This is probably the best promotion available today as it guarantees you free money. Some casinos may offer just a 50% match up to £100 whereas others may offer a tidy 200% matching deposit bonus worth up to for example £2000.

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  And The Award Goes To ... Playtech
  
  25 June 2012

  For the past three consecutive years now, the eGaming Business to Business Awards have been taking place. This year’s prestigious eGR B2B Awards ceremony was held in the Atrium, in London’s Wembley Stadium.
  
  Playtech were the true champions of the evening and claimed a total of four awards. This section reveals which awards they won. Playtech software single handily dominated the ceremony this year which took place on Friday 10th May 2012. This innovative software provider was graciously recognised for having the best gaming products and also the best in-class services over each of their state-of-the-art platforms.
  
  They actually netted four awards for the following major categories: Best Mobile Provider, Best Slot Provider, Best Poker Network and finally for having the Best Bingo Network.  This awards ceremony attracts leading online gambling companies including some of the biggest names in the online casino and sportsbetting industry, plus a variety of software providers.

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  Why does the Standard of Online Casino Customer Support Vary So Much
  
  20 June 2012

  If you are experiencing some kind of technical issue at the online casino you have signed up to or you are looking for certain information but just can’t seem to find it, you can contact the customer support and they should be able to help you. The thing is, not all support is a good as you would expect, which is why you can normally tell a great deal from how good their customer support services actually are.
  
  Depending on how responsible and trusted the actual operators are will usually determine the type of support they offer. Almost every online casino today allows you to get in touch with a member of their support team (which are usually available 24/7) by sending in an email or by calling them on one off the supplied telephone numbers.
  
  The telephone numbers may or may not be toll free so always check before dialling. For a more immediate response, you could also try the live chat feature, which can be launched in most cases even if you are not a registered member of the casino. This small chat box is securely protected and will open in a separate small window.

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  Player Location Restrictions at Online Casinos
  
  15 June 2012

  Occasionally, players are restricted from signing up to a gambling portal such as an online casino and this is quite often because of where the player is located.
  
  Apart from being underage or perhaps you accidentally filled in the wrong information during the application process, the other main reason a casino could deny you the chance to sign up with them will be because of the country in which you reside. This is otherwise known as a player location restriction (or restricted territories).
  
  Sometimes is it the country that will not allow you to sign up with the online casino, but other times it is the casino that will restrict you because of the country that you live in. You will find out whether or not you register can account with the online casino when you proceed to fill out the online application form because when you get to the part that requires you to enter your address, it simply won’t have your country of residence as an option.

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  Can I Continue Playing in my Favourite Online Casino when I Travel Abroad?
  
  08 June 2012

  Online gambling laws vary a great deal from one country to the next, so the best advice to give would be to perform some research yourself into whether you are allowed to legally gamble or not online in the country that you intend to visit.
  
  For those of you who are just going away on a break for two weeks or so and if you feel as though this is too long to go without playing in your favourite online casino you’ll be pleased to know that you should be able to log in to your favourite online casino from most destinations and you will probably still be able to place a bet, especially if you are using a computer in for example your hotel’s internet café.
  
  You may notice a few precautionary measures trying to stop you, but allowing pop-ups for example will let you continue playing online poker or online roulette in the online casino you are already registered with. Some countries are very strict on not permitting online gambling in any form, but most of the time these countries have very few authoritative organisations that actually clamp down on the owners/operators of gambling portals, or the individuals themselves who play at these sites.

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  What are the best ways to manage your own bankroll for online gambling
  
  02 May 2012

  There are various different ways of being able to manage you bankroll more carefully when gambling online. The most important thing to do is make sure that you are not betting more than you can afford. If you are spending more than you can afford on a regular basis, perhaps you should start trying to seek professional help before a serious gambling problem develops and spirals out of control.
  
  If you have just made a deposit, don’t spend it all in one go. Try to spread it out as much as you can and don’t waste money on ridiculous bets with odds for example of 100/1 (100:1, +1000). This is one fast way of losing your money if you continue placing bets with odds that offer very little chance of winning.
  
  If you have made a deposit of say $/€/£50.00, try to spend as little as one fifth of this bankroll. This rule can be used whether you are playing online poker or bingo, placing some sports bets or playing on your favourite game in an online casino. Never put all of your money into one game, which is what many gamblers tend to do. Like the saying goes, “Never put all of your eggs into one basket.”
  

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  How to help your friend who is a problem gambler
  
  20 April 2012

  There are many ways that you can help a friend who you believe has a gambling problem and the main way is to seek professional help. If you know for sure that your friend has a gambling problem, perhaps you should approach them and try talking to them about it.
  
  If you think that they are just going to bite your head off then you may have to take a different approach. There are major organisations that offer their support and advice and one main organisation that you can turn to for help is gambleaware.co.uk. They promote and educate people about sensible gambling and you will often see their logo at the bottom of an online gambling portal such as an online casino, poker site, sportsbetting site, bingo site or other similar website.
  
  You can simply hover over their logo and click on it to be redirected to their main website.  This organisation is actually administered by a charity known as The GREat Foundation. Their mission is to support initiatives to help reduce the risk of gambling from becoming a major problem in people’s lives.
  

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  The oldest online casino
  
  14 April 2012

  The earliest online casinos first started appearing back in the mid 90’s and there has long been debate over who was actually the first ever online casino. You can land on the homepage of several leading online casinos and you will find the sentence “the oldest online casino” or words to that effect, but they can’t all be the oldest.
  
  Many people will argue that Intercasino were the first, others will tell you that Intertops Casino was the first to launch but then many will point out that Gaming Club Casino is the oldest. This section explores the truth behind who is actually the oldest. One thing is for sure though, that both Intercasino and Gaming club are without a doubt two of the oldest online casinos.
  
  If you visit the Gaming Club Casino, you will read the words “1st Online Casino, Est. 1994.” This technically makes them the oldest online casino in the world. However, this fact is slightly misconstrued.
  

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  5 things you need to know about cashing out wins from online casinos
  
  13 April 2012

  In most cases, cashing out your winnings from any online casino is a relatively simple process and the following information contains five important things you should be aware of before attempting to make a withdrawal at your favourite online casino. This will prepare you for what to expect when the time comes to cashing out, however much you are attempting to withdraw.
  
  •    Choose your  Preferred Withdrawal Method
  
  When you first sign up to an online casino, you will probably be prompted to make your first deposit using a variety of different methods. This is where you should take the time to research whether your preferred method allows for both deposits and withdrawals, not just deposits.
  
  Not all methods allow for both, so if you want to keep things simple, try and opt for a method that will allow you to do both. Also, depending on your location (country of residence), some banking options may or may not be available. Many players may prefer to use a credit or debit card, whereas other players may prefer to use an e-wallet. Always check in the cashier section to see if your preferred method will allow you to withdraw, prior to signing up with them.
  

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  How can you kick up a fuss if you don't get paid by an online casino
  
  12 March 2012

  If the online casino that you are trying to cash out from is not letting you withdraw your funds, there is something seriously wrong. You can kick up a fuss by first contacting the support and hopefully this will get the issue resolved.
  
  Most support networks can be contacted via email, telephone/fax, Live Chat or occasionally by Skype. Contacting them immediately and at the first sign of any wrong doing is the best advice.
  
  However, before you start going mad at them (and if it has taken more than 48 hours to receive your winnings), it could actually be due to a number of different legitimate reasons. So before you do start panicking, consider the following:
  
  Are you trying to withdraw a substantial amount of money? If you are, the casino may need to contact you to advise you on the best way to withdraw these winnings. This is standard practice and does not mean that they are trying to hold back your funds.
  
  If you are trying to withdraw a relatively small amount, but your money still doesn’t appear to be arriving, are you sure that you gave them the correct banking details? Check your account settings to see if you supplied the correct banking information.
  

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  Which US States will move first to allow online gambling in 2012
  
  25 January 2012

  There have been many states that have been pushing and lobbying for legal online gambling for years now. It’s not a case of just one or two states that are keen to legalise the industry and assist in making the industry fully regulated. There are numerous states that are showing an active interest and are now pushing for change.
  
  It is common knowledge that the US state which is furthest ahead in approving and permitting requested applications for online poker licenses is Nevada, and the institution to approve such gambling portals and hand out licenses to these websites is the Nevada Gaming Commission.
  
  The District of Columbia will also be one of the first most likely to allow online gambling in 2012. There are already predictions from certain expert analysts that US players will soon be able to legally log in to their favourite online casino and start wagering with real money, as early as this year.
  

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  How to deal with non-paying online casinos
  
  21 January 2012

  The fortunate thing for players is that most online casinos will payout without fail and usually within a maximum of 48hrs. The time taken to withdraw funds may vary from one online casino to the next and this could also depend on how much you are trying to withdraw.
  
  If you are just trying to withdraw £20, in many cases this can be instant, or within a couple of hours. If you have a substantial jackpot win of £5,000 or more, this could take longer to withdraw. Most large wins will need to be verified by the casino before they are paid out, so you may experience a slight delay on larger wins. Don’t panic because the funds are taking longer to arrive.
  
  The unfortunate thing for players is that there are a growing number of rogue casinos out there who have not been paying out winnings to their players. You may have already spent hundreds in the casino and finally hit a big win only to realise that they are not paying you when you proceed to withdraw.
  

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  How to handle bonus disputes at online casinos
  
  18 January 2012

  Players must always ensure that they have read and fully understood the terms and conditions of an online casino bonus. Failure to familiarise yourself with the requirements in order to fully benefit from a promotional offers often results in players not achieving their full bonus, and this is through no fault of the casino.
  
  Registered members are generally not aware of the wagering (playthrough) requirements needed to complete a bonus. The limits set by most online casinos are also generally not within reach of most player’s realistic capabilities. The bonus will require the player to wager a large amount of cash and within a certain period of time.
  
  Many players simply do not have enough hours in the day to complete the wagering requirements and therefore will not receive the full bonus. This is the players fault for not realising the commitment needed in the first place, prior to signing up. To receive a sign up bonus (for example a matching deposit bonus), simply depositing the minimum amount is also not always enough, which players also tend to overlook.
  

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  What does 2012 have in store for online gambling in the USA?
  
  15 January 2012

  To say that online gambling in the US will be totally legal in 2012 would be a very optimistic statement. However, progress is being made, albeit slow progress and until the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIEGA) is abolished, the wider community of online gamblers in the US will have to continue looking to find other ways of legally being able to place a wager at an online casino.
  
  There have been a lot of stories circulating that American players are closer to being able to play online but the truth of the matter is that there is still a great deal that needs to go through the courts and there are still many more decisions that need to be made by Congress.
  
  Before there is a possibility of widespread legal online gambling in the US, individual state laws will need to be modified and updated. Nevada will more than likely be the first state to allow all forms of online gambling, but again, this isn’t going to happen overnight.
  

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  How exactly do you redeem online casino bonuses?
  
  14 January 2012

  There are in fact several different answers to this question and this will depend on which type of online casino bonus you are trying to redeem. The starting point to redeeming any online casino bonus is to actually sign up to the casino and become a registered member. Casinos do not just hand out bonuses to any old internet surfer.
  
  Registration is usually free and simple and there is also usually a rule with most online casinos that states that only one member per household may register an account. You cannot open multiple accounts with an online casino and use the same house address. Once you have become a member of the casino, you can now start to redeem your bonus. The registration is the easy part.
  
  There are numerous ‘No Deposit Casinos’ out there today, which offer new players a small amount of bonus funds to get you started, for free! This could be anywhere in the region of £2 up to a maximum of usually no more than £25. Players do not normally have to make a deposit into their account to receive these funds and this bonus cash will appear as either ‘Free Cash’, or ‘Bonus Funds’. Whatever the casino calls this cash, it is free and can be used to play on selected games in the casino in the Real Cash Mode.
  

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  How to play with online casino bonuses, so that you get the most out of them!
  
  13 January 2012

  Online casinos have recently started offering players up to three different welcome bonuses to choose from. This means that a player can select a welcome bonus to better suit their budget. Choosing the right bonus to correspond with the amount of hours that you can play at a casino or how much cash you are likely to spend throughout the month will help you maximise what you can take from the bonus.
  
  Half of the casino bonuses are aimed at enticing new players and getting them to sign up, whereas the other half of the available casino bonuses are for loyal registered members.
  
  For those players who are looking to squeeze as much as they can out of a special offer, probably the most profitable deal to go for (if you have the choice) is the matching deposit bonus. Providing the player has enough funds to deposit large, they should deposit as much as they can (up to the maximum deposit limit) because this is just usually a one-off special offer and there is no point in wasting the free cash that is available.
  

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  How do you do your Due Diligence on an Online Casino?
  
  12 November 2011

  There is only so much a player can research when evaluating an online casino for the first time and when trying to determine the integrity of the owner and how they operate. There are many questions that a player must ask themselves before signing up with an online casino. The answer to these questions may not always be so clear, and how does a player even know if they are asking the correct questions?
  
  This is where organisations such as e-Commerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance (eCOGRA) were set up to ask the right questions and perform the necessary checks on the player’s behalf. This (non-profit) organisation was in fact set up and established by one of the industry’s largest online casino software providers, Microgaming. The aim was to have an auditor who could scrutinise an online casino and carry out the necessary checks that a player simply could not do on their own.
  

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  How do Online Casinos get Good Reputations and what makes them Trustworthy?
  
  11 November 2011

  Online casinos can acquire a solid reputation for several different reasons. There are many casinos that are still around today since the first online casino was launched in the mid 90’s, but many of the weaker ones no longer exist. The UK saw a boom in online casinos that stemmed from major high street bookies, so players who already knew the operator instantly trusted their new online ventures, which gave these casinos a huge advantage in gathering new players.
  
  Casinos that have been around for longer generally have a better reputation compared with recently launched casinos, because of their impeccable track record regarding customer service, payouts, security and overall integrity, as well as the countless reviews that show them in a good light. It’s impossible for a new casino to instantly gain a good reputation, unless they happen to be owned by an already trusted and responsible operator.
  

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  How can you Test the Customer Service at an Online Casino before you play?
  
  09 November 2011

  One way of checking whether or not the online casino that you are considering joining can be trusted or not is to check if their customer service is helpful and efficient. If they are not very helpful to begin with, this is not a good sign for the future, especially if you ever need to report a problem.
  
  Prior to signing up and registering a real cash account at one of the many online casinos, players can test the water by contacting the customer service and asking a few questions. One way of contacting them is by using the Live Chat feature, but not all online casinos have this option. If a casino doesn’t have a Live Chat feature, they will definitely have telephone support and either an email address to contact them on or an online email entry form. Most of the reputable casinos have Live Chat. Some of the online casinos may only grant access to their live chat to registered members only.
  
  There may be different telephone numbers available depending on which country you are located in. Therefore the support language may also vary so dial the number which is most relevant to you. If you send an email, or use the online email entry form, you can expect a response from the support within a maximum of 48 hours.
  

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  Top 5 things to lookout for on T&Cs of online casinos
  
  01 November 2011

  Players are often duped into signing up with an online casino without ever reading the terms and conditions of a promotional offer. If a welcome offer appears too good to be true, it probably is.
  
  There are several rogue casinos out there who promise the world but do very little to keep their promise and when you contact the customer support, they simply throw the Terms and Conditions at you, which to be honest you should have read.
  
  The good news is that most online casinos are operated by reputable owners. The bad news is that on occasion, some will slip through the vast net and go undetected for a while before they surface on the casinoman.net radar and arouse suspicion. There have been a few online casinos that are part of the Virtual Casino group who have been offering their players (both new and old) a string of daily and weekly special offers in the form of a coupon code system.
  

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  UIGEA, the latest update in the situation in 2011
  
  07 May 2011

  UIGEA, the Unlawful Internet Gambling and Enforcement Act came into effect back in 2006 to prevent financial institutions from transferring funds to online gambling operators and the initial aim was to stop financial transactions to offshore online casinos. It does not prevent the individual from placing bets on offshore online casinos just US financial institutions but it did lead to a dramatic decline in many online casinos accepting US players.
  
  Operators like Party Gaming stopped its US operations immediately even before the legislation came into effect causing its stock price to drop by 60%. Another major player, Microgaming which powers approximately 100 online casinos also stopped business with US players causing a drastic reduction in their prices too.
  
  In an attempt to change the dramatic effects that the UIGEA had on the online gambling industry a bill called the Barney Frank’s HR 2267 was introduced to the House Financial Services Committee but unfortunately it was not voted on in time by the House of Representatives so the initial full UIGEA came into effect on June 1st 2010. This meant that the HR 2267 bill had to be re-introduced making it a sure fact that any amendments would not take place to the legislation until a much later date.
  

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  Online Casino Promotions
  
  09 June 2010

  The competition between online casinos in continually growing which means the deals and promotions offered to win new customers are growing too. This has advantages to both the online casino and players, the online casino hopefully gains new players and the player gets some better bonuses.
  
  Some online casino players are savvy however and choose a range of casinos offering promotions in order to maximise the bonuses that they achieve. There are currently three online casinos that have been independently reviewed by Casino Man; Platinum Play Online Casino, InterCasino and Casino Euro.
  

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  Free Casino Games
  
  01 June 2010

  It would seem unthinkable that a casino would give you something for free and it is in terms of traditional land based casinos however their more advanced and increasingly popular online casino counterparts are offering a host of free casino games.
  
  There are two main purposes of free casino games depending on which side of the fence you are sitting on. For the online casino player free casino games are an opportunity to sample the game before risking your own money. This is particularly important if you have never gambled online before as getting your bearings can mean losing money in pay per play games. Casino Man has teamed up with Spin Palace Online Casino to offer a range of free casino games such as blackjack, American roulette, craps, keno, sicbo, pai gow poker, baccarat and poker pursuit. Playing free casino games can increase confidence and build on strategy.
  

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  How to Choose the Best Online Roulette System
  
  10 December 2009

  If you’re looking for a fun game of chance and mystery then why not find an online casino and try your hand at online roulette. Ultimately, you’re going to need good luck in order to come out on top but there are certain tools to help your online roulette winnings increase. If you want to make things easier then why not use roulette software to help you decide when to place a bet. You can often find these online roulette systems easily on the internet, but be aware of
  imitations and ensure you use a system that can prove some results. Additionally, make sure that the site is legal before you become a member of it. If the roulette system site is not legal then we would advise you not to waste your money or time, even if they guarantee they have the world’s best online roulette system it isn’t worth the trouble.
  
  

  We’re sure by now that the online gambling website you’re signed up to is operating legally. This is extremely important as getting in trouble for gambling at an online casino is not fun. But playing online roulette and making money is. So trying to find the right online roulette system for you might be a difficult task, but if you conduct the research thoroughly and choose a reputable company you’ll no doubt select the correct roulette software.
  
  

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  32Red Player in the Pink After jackpot Win
  
  20 May 2007

  The player and VIP member of 32Red Casino’s exclusive Club Rouge spent part of his weekend playing a variety of the 240 online casino games to be found at the UK online casino, 32Red.
  
  After trying his luck on a number of the online slot machines, he turned his attention to customer favourite Treasure Nile, whereby he spun in the five Pharaohs needed on the 9th pay line to scoop the big one.
  
  Speaking from his UK home, the player recalled the moment the five jackpot symbols rolled into place, "I was playing Treasure Nile when suddenly the 5 symbols appeared on the progressive jackpot line. To begin with I just could not believe it and as it all started to sink in I just felt absolute joy at my luck. I always thought this sort of thing only happened to others!"
  
  

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  Lucky Player Wins a Staggering £159,535 Jackpot Playing Caribbean Stud Poker at Intercasino
  
  19 December 2006

  Christmas came early this year for one online casino (http://www.intercasino.co.uk) gamer when he unexpectedly hit the jackpot and was awarded an astounding £159,535 playing Caribbean Stud Poker a popular card game at Intercasino.
  
  The lucky winner of this game is head over heels with excitement over the big jackpot win at Intercasino when he made the following statement...
  
  "Initially I thought I had won ten percent of the jackpot with a straight flush, when I checked my hand more carefully and realized I had a royal flush I was absolutely amazed. It took at least ten minutes for me to collect my thoughts."
  
  

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  The Revolution Starts Here as 32Red Opens Up New Casino
  
  02 August 2006

  Award winning online casino 32Red.com today announced the launch of their brand new online casino - Dash Casino.
  
  Dash Casino is powered by the world’s leading gaming software, Microgaming, with over 200 of the best online casino games available to play in either download or instant play formats.
  
  What stands Dash Casino from the ever-increasing crowd is the fact it incorporates the new Microgaming Bonus System, whilst at the same time utilizing all of the qualities you would expect from a 32Red product.
  
  

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  FastWin Casino Launches Three New Games including Lotto Madness
  
  29 July 2006

  FastWin Casino, has already seen many of its players doing exactly what ’it says on the label’ by winning big and doing it fast. By offering both traditional casino games (e.g. table games, slots games, video poker games) and also a wide range of arcade games (e.g. roller coaster dice, bonus bowling, rock paper scissors etc.) FastWin Casino is enjoyed by a wide range of players. Those lucky players now have three new games to pit their wits against; Lotto Madness, Ugga Bugga and 50 Line Jacks or Better.
  
  Lotto Madness is a 5 reel - 20 line video slot game with a exciting twist. "Players will enjoy the bonus round where they can win multipliers, free spins and cash prizes, but what really makes Lotto Madness stand out is the progressive side bet they can make" comments James from FastWin Casino. He continues; "The mini ’game within a game’ is called Dollar Ball. The player gets to choose 5 numbers between 1 and 49, random numbers are then called in sync with the Lotto Madness slots reels and the more matches the player gets the higher their prize, with 5 matches winning the progressive JP. This is on top of any winnings they can get from the Lotto Madness slots game."
  
  

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  Lasseters Online Casino Offers Unforgettable Australian Trip
  
  29 July 2006

  Lasseters Online Casino, the first ever online gambling site to be government licensed and regulated, is running a competition where one new player and their companion will win a $15,000 vacation to Australia.
  
  Only players who have never previously played at Lasseters Online will qualify for the competition. Existing players however are urged to invite their friends to play at Lasseters.com as the may be the lucky companion to jet off to Australia for the vacation of a lifetime.
  
  

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