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Is Online Gambling in Alberta Far Off?
It seems the domino effect is going strong in North America as far as regulating online gambling is concerned. British Columbia and Quebec already allow online gambling and Ontario will soon follow. Now it seems Alberta is at least looking to follow in the same path. Online gambling is legal in Canada but operating a site within its borders is not. -
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$148,711 Luck Stars Progressive Online Slot Winner
“I’m so excited I can’t think straight. I’m sure not used to having that kind of spending money so I really don’t know what I’ll do with it! I’m terrible for spoiling my family. Can’t help it! So I’ll have some fun with this that’s for sure.
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NFL No Longer Opposing Legalized Online Gambling
As we have been writing about, Barney Frank’s HR 2267 seems to be gaining a lot of strength since it passed the House Financial Services Committee mark-up session. Since that day it has gained a new co-sponsor and now it has lost a major opponent the stood in the way of legalized online gambling. The influential NFL has softened its stance to legalized online gambling. The NFL has been linked to being a major influence in the passing of the UIGEA in 2006.
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Online Progressive Jackpot Hit at Golden Riviera
According to a press release from Golden Riviera Casino, AUD40,858.75 was one by a player only identified as MC. The online slot was the Treasure Nile 5 Reel Progressive Game. It seems that the Jackpots keep coming at Golden Riviera with a number of players over the last few months hitting for big wins. Emily Alessi, Casino Manager at Golden Riviera showed her excitement in a statement saying, “Congratulations MC. You make us proud by winning such great rewards at our casino.
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Ontario Also Looking at Legalized Online Gambling
On Saturday, The Star Canada’s largest daily newspaper, reported that Premier Dalton McGuinty’s administration is facing a $19.7 billion budget deficit. Due to this, McGuinty is looking into the possibility of Ontario expanding into the online gambling industry. The government needs money, and sources say legalizing online gambling could bring in up to $500 million a year.
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Still Can Get Great August Promotions at Giggle Bingo
There is one more chance to take advantage of Giggle Bingo’s Bank the Double Bonus Promotion for August. On August 30th, 2010 any and all deposits made guarantees you a double bonus cash reward. Giggle Bingo is quickly becoming one of the UK’s as well as the world’s most popular bingo hall. It is also not too late to get into their current promotion Crazy Carnival Promotion which is simple to play bingo. That’s how you win.
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HR226 Gets Another Co-Sponsor in Congressman John Campbell
Most are hailing the passing of HR 2267, The Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act last week as a victory for getting some kind of regulation for online gambling in the U.S. The next step is getting the consideration of the full House of Representatives. Today that next step got more support in the way of Congressman John Campbell (R-CA) who added his name to the growing list of co-sponsors to the bill that now total 70. In last week’s hearing Rep.
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Gambling News
Big Loss to Affiliate World
Last week the industry lost a well known and well loved member: Alan Leonard, better known as The Captain.Allan was an affiliate since the early days 10 years ago, and most affiliates and affiliate managers are well aquainted with him.Allan had a brilliant, warm smile that will never be forgotten by anyone who met him.
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888 Have Suitors For A Merge
The merger between BWIN and PartyGaming which has resulted in the world’s largest online gambling firm has caused a ripple across the rest of the gambling industry. Online gambling firm 888 has now acknowledged it has been contacted by competitors looking to put together a similar plan. Chief Executive Gigi Levy told Reuters that, “This puts us in a position in which we are one of the best assets in the field — we got a few phone calls immediately from various people.
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Games & Casino News
All Aboard Slots - Rival Gaming New Slot Game
All Aboard slots rolled out at Rival Gaming casinos just a week ago with bonus rounds, free spins, and expanding wilds as a five reel twenty line slot game.
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PartyGaming to Merge with Bwin Interactive
It was announced today that two big powers in the European online gambling market will merge into one. In a reverse takeover, PartyGaming plans on acquiring Bwin Interactive in a deal valued at $1.76 billion dollars.
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Barney Franks Online Gambling Bill Passes Mark Up Vote
Step one passed with flying colors. House Committee on Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank’s bill H.R. 2267 the Internet Gambling Regulation and Consumer Protection and Enforcement Act took a step today in trying to regulate online gambling in the United States. This bill would regulate internet gambling in the U.S. as well as require operators who have gotten a license to have safeguards in place to curb underage gambling and to help prevent problem gambling.
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Online Gambling Bill Headed for Mark Up Vote
Just like it was alluded to last week in the House Financial Services hearing Barney Frank’s H.R. 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act is moving quickly through the beginning stages and already has a mark-up set for Tuesday, July 27th. The hearing had its fair share of supporters and distracters with heated discussion’s coming from both sides.
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Games & Casino News
New Grand Vegas Casino - Get up to $555 Free!
Grand Vegas casino is new and they are offering up to $555 free to their customers with a 100% bonus. After a deposit, nearly anyone can get free cash and play games at this new casino with Vegas Technology software.
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North American Online Gamblers Still Waiting for PlayNow.com
After the crash of the first North American online gambling site, PlayNow.com and the final admission of the B.C. Lottery Corporation that it had a privacy breach where over 130 players had their private information seen by other players, the government today said they have no idea when the site will reopen for business. Rich Coleman, the Housing and Social Development Minister did not give a timeline has to when the problem would be fixed and players could return to play.
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Positive Hearing on U.S. Internet Gambling Regulation
In three months the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) will turn 4 years old. The regulations put in place to govern how to enforce this law just came into effect in June and now, finally, Barney Frank and his bill HR 2267, the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act is moving forward to try and change it.
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PlayNow.com Shut Down Over Privacy Breach
Though we thought it was the high demand of players that were trying to access the B.C. Lottery Corporation’s new gambling site Playnow.com that had it shut down Thursday morning shortly after a much heralded launch.
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Games & Casino News
Mayflower Casino Bonus Package - Up to $5,500 Free!
New players to Mayflower casino can get 400% up to $1,000 free for their first deposit bonus and three more 100% bonuses up to $1,000 free, each, plus extra bonuses on top of all of those! With the total Mayflower casino bonus package you can get up to $5,500 free and more.
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Legal Online Casinos in North America
Looks like we finally have legal online casino gambling in North America, you just have to go to the northern part of North America to get it. British Columbia is looking at getting its piece of the close to $100 million that is being gambled on off shore websites by its residents. It is now the first official North American authority to offer legal online casino gambling. Thursday, B.C.
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WinPalace Casino Bonus Offers - Get up to $3,000 Free!
WinPalace casino is offering a 300% bonus for up to $3,000 free on slots or two-200% welcome bonuses for up to $1,000 free to their new customers! And the WinPalace casino bonus offers don’t end there, because they have weekly bonus specials for their current players, too.
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Club World Casinos Slot Tournaments Have Begun!
Club World Casinos are now offering slots tournaments again, after leaving the slot tournament circuit for a while, and it’s good to see them back in competitive action.
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After One Month, What Are The Effects OF UIGEA?
Well folks, it’s a done deal. After several delays and a final campaign to reverse it, UIGEA (the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) went into full effect on June 1st, 2010.
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Games & Casino News
New Microgaming Slots for July 2010
New Microgaming slots are due for release tomorrow, and they are, Lion’s Pride with 100 lines and stacked wilds, The Argyle Open, and Dragon Lady with stacked wilds.
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Games & Casino News
Win A Day Casino Promotions for July 2010!
This month Win A Day Casino has a great lineup of promotions. Like their daily $100 winners every day, a 10% bonus on every deposit with Monday madness, and more! You will find one-of-a-kind video poker and slot games at Win A Day, and each game offers low and high wagering options. Check out all their offers on our Win A Day online casino review page, here you can read about the types of games they offer plus other information. Nearly every month they have different bonus offers.
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Slot Winners
Box24 Casino Has Two Slot Winners
Box24 Casino is giving players multiple reasons to come play with them everyday! For some recent slot winners however, they don’t need any more persuasion. Just ask Tanea R and Michail K who have spun there respective favorite online slots to big wins.Tanea R deposited only $50 but her slot of choice, Spy Game, paid her $16,220.45. Spy Game is one of the popular I-Slots and is a 5 reel 15 payline slot machine.Michail K’s slot of choice was Reel Party.
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Gambling News
California Delays Gambling Bill
State Senator Roderick Wright, Chairman of the Governmental Organization Committee, delayed a vote by his committee on his bill that will create a license and regulatory system for online gambling within the state of California. Instead of a vote on the bill, he decided to tell the committee about the progress of the bill and why California needs a bill to license and regulate online gambling.
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Games & Casino News
New Vegas Technology Slots Have Arrived!
There are three new Vegas Technology slots that have arrived at online casinos, La Cucaracha, Big Time and Hurdy Gurdy. They all have bonus and free game features within their 5 reels and 25 paylines, and take it from me, they’re all fun to play.
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3Dice Casino Offers up to $100 Free and 3D Games!
If you’re a new customer at 3Dice Casino you can get a 110% bonus up to $100 free and play any of their 3D games! They have slots, video poker, table games and more. 3Dice has more than eighty online games to choose from and are said to be the kings of 3D slot games. We have their short review on our new casinos page, since they are new on our site, and a fairly extensive 3Dice casino review if you wouldn’t mind reading it.
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All Slots Casino Announces $25,000 Slot Winner
KAHNAWAKE, QC–(Marketwire – June 21, 2010) – All Slots Online, a proud member of the Jackpot Factory Group and a leading online slots casino, congratulates Lynne R. from British Columbia, who hit an impressive $25,000 payout on the classic 5-reel slot game, Totem Treasure.Embracing Canada’s Native Roots with Totem TreasureThis vibrant, colourful 5-reel, 5-payline slot game features imagery reminiscent of Canada’s First Nations, including eagles, tepees, and feathered articles.
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Games & Casino News
Play Ocean Dreams Video Slot at RTG Casinos Today!
Now you can play the new Ocean Dreams video slot, offering free games and two random jackpots, as the newest in Real Series slots at several RTG online casinos. We noticed the first place this new game appeared was at Intertops Red Casino.
