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Now Live: Jadestone’s DiceArena Multiplayer Games
We told you it was coming and now it is here!! Jadestone, the leading developer of fully managed online game solutions, has brought this to you. -
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Customizable Slot Game by All Slots Casino
Have you ever wanted to customize your own slot game? Well now you can at All Slots Casino. This could be a fun a different experience, one like you never had before. Create your choice of your own slot reel. KAHNAWAKE, QC, Dec 08, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) — All Slots Online Casino (www.allslotscasino.com), a proud member of the Jackpot Factory Group and a leading online slots casino, announced the launch of a unique video slot game called My Slot.
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Speed Things Up With New Multi-hand Blackjack
Rome Casino is a US-friendly online Casino, with more than a hundred high tech 3D graphics and sound effects. US players are more then welcome, and They have over $166K in progressive jackpots.
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Jadestone’s DiceArena is Joined by bwin
Jadestone DiceArena is proud to announce one of the leading gaming operators, bwin, will be their launch partner! With Jadestone being a leading developer of fully managed online game solutions, with great games to secure backends, and bwin is a group with over 13 million registered customers, that has platforms for sports betting, poker, casino games, soft games and skill games, this should work as a great partnership.
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Washington Post and 60 Minutes on Regulating Internet Gambling
Could there be a light at the end of the tunnel for Internet Gambling in the US? At least it is being discussed more and more and getting on news more to have it regulated, to bring in revenue for the US.
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GamesandCasino.com Reaction to Microgaming's Pulling out of the US
You can always count on Games and Casinos to help players find good places to play online. And they have done it again, when sites pull out of the US, they always find new places for you! (PRWEB) November 24, 2008 — When Microgaming announced that it’s online casinos would not accept any new United States players, Gamesandcasino.com was quick to locate reliable online casinos to fill the void.
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Back on the Agenda is Legalizing US Internet Gambling
This could mean HOPE for the Internet Gaming. The fact that is back on the Agenda says there is hope, especially in these failing economy days. We will see how it goes. November 17, 2008 (InfoPowa News) — After weeks of negative reports that U.S.
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Selected Microgaming Casinos Suspend New Signups for USA Players
We just received word from Vegas and Fortune Affiliates, that effective immediately, they are not going to take any new signups from players residing in the United States. Players that currently have account(s) with these casinos and/or poker rooms will not be affected in any way, so if you are one of their customers, please do not worry.
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eCOGRA’s Study on Responsible Gaming Practices
eCOGRA is spreading their wings to ensure your safety and fairness, when playing online.
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eCOGRA Accreditation to Net Entertainment
Congratulations to Net Entertainment for receiving the eCOGRA seal of approval!!London, 21 October 2008 – One of the online gambling industry’s top software developers, Net Entertainment, has been accredited by the player protection and standards body eCOGRA following a range of comprehensive software, probity and operating systems inspections by independent auditors.
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eCOGRA Will Have Panelists at Asian Conference
eCOGRA which is know for their Fair Gaming, will have a Advocate at the Asian Conference. Any Site with the eCOGRA seal you can believe they have been found to be fair and honest.
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eCOGRA Accreditation Awarded to 32Red
Another Casino has been accredited as Safe and Fair by eCOGNA, and receives their seal!London, 8 October 2008 – The online gambling player protection and standards body eCOGRA has announced the successful completion of its rigorous inspection and testing process by listed gaming company 32Red Plc and its online poker and online casino operations.
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GAMESANDCASINO.COM HAS DONE IT AGAIN
If you want to know all that is happening in the gaming Industry, Gamesandcasino it where you will find it!!After the recent takeover of the OnlinePlayersUnion.com, GamesandCasino.com has now taken over the well established Poker forum Freerollerz.com.
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Kentucky censor online gambling within state walls
Last week, a Franklin County Circuit judge took the unusual step of ordering the transfer of 141 gambling related, internet domain names. This was part of an attempt to prevent illegal and non regulated online gambling within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Kentucky will go down on record as being the first US state to bring such actions against a gambling operator resulting in a mass domain seizure. The order was served on Thursday.
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Hongkongers' dominate the World Series of Mahjong, 2008.
Last night, Alex Ho Kwok-hung of Hong Kong defeated an impressive field to win the 2nd World Series of Mahjong title. He outlasted the strongest ever assembled field of Mahjong players, to collect the first place prize of US$500,000 in Macau. Hong Kong is a world force at Mahjong. Not only did Ho Kwon-Hung win the illustrious, tongue twister title of “King of Mahjong from Hong Kong”, his two countrymen filled the 2nd and 3rd place spots. Mr.
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World's First Multiple Live Deal Casino service released on 23rd September, 2008.
On 23rd September, LGS (Live Game Systems), an online gaming service provider will unveil the first ever multiple casino live dealer, offered through EIG in Barcelona. This is new LGS product is the first of its kind anywhere in the world, and will be promoted as the first ever live dealing service to come from multiple licensed bricks and mortar casinos. This will enhance consumer trust within the online casino industry.
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EU gambling firms hint at possible WTO case against the USA
It looks as though gambling firms within the European Union are ready to take the USA to task over the American Governments total disregard for international trading laws. Yesterday, a European industry group hinted at the possibility of filing a dispute with the WTO (World Trade Organization). While EU officials were in Washington to delve into U.S. Justice Department enforcement actions.
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Olympia Group announce intent to push for casino in Maine, USA.
With the aim of revitalizing a faltering campaign to push for a casino in Oxford County, Maine, a Las Vegas developer has stepped forward with a $100 Million investment offer. It is now down to state voters in November, who have the opportunity to make this a reality. Evergreen Mountain Enterprises was at the center of a legal battle over this move, causing Rumford Layer, Seth Carey to abandon the long running campaign.
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Barney Frank's HR 6870 Bill Approved
Today, the House Financial Services Committee reviewed and approved Barney Frank’s second version of his Payments System Protection Act. It was voted through by a 30-19 vote. The bill was initially discussed and verbally voted through. Spencer Bachus, a Republican Congressman then stood up and requested a formal roll call vote at 5.00PM ET. This paved the way for the bill to pass through with ease.
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2nd World Series of Mahjong Sept 19th - Sept 21st 2008
The success of the hit TV show Casino, has created interest in Mahjong throughout Asia. The show teaches you the basic game rules. You will be guided through the steps during real game play. The game is played, pitting the hosts against the guests. If any guest happens to win 5 continuous sets, they will receive a prize of 500,000 NT dollars. The Much-TV show revitalized Mahjong and has made the game fashionable within Taiwanese communities.
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Barney Frank Internet Gambling Bill : HR 6870
On Thursday, Congressman Barney Frank proposed a new online gambling bill, the HR 6870. The bill is scheduled to be recommended tomorrow, Tuesday 16th September 2008 to the House Financial Services Committee.
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Pauma Tribe offer Virtual Casino with a Twist
In an innovative attempt to attract gamblers to its Valley Centre, the Pauma Tribe of North County, California, are now offering online casino games. State regulators are still deliberating whether the games are legal. A gambling watchdog group has also stepped forward to state that the games have no proper licensing. Last month, the Pauma Band of Mission Indians, opened a virtual casino on their website. The games include video slot machines, card and table games.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Unless you are just back from a 2 year vacation to the moon, you will know there is an ongoing online gambling dispute. The United States Government is behind it. Back in September 2006, money motivated US congressmen devised a scheme to take over online gambling. Tax it in the US, collect revenue and rid the world of dishonesty. True to form, President Bush signed the UIGEA.
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Doylesroom Unveils Online Casino and World Record Jackpots
This week, after the shock demise of ChanPoker, WSOP legend Johnny Chan’s poker room closed its doors forever. At the same time fellow poker legend Doyle Brunson strengthened his own brand, adding Doylesroom Online Casino, to his long standing poker site, Doylesroom.com. Since the implementation of the UIGEA back in 2006, it has been difficult for online gambling sites to survive in what is now, a fiercely competitive industry.
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Bill HR 6663 on US Online Gambling Laws
Could this be a start to a new beginning for the online gambling Industry? A Republican from Texas Pete Sessions, a US Congressman has introduced Bill HR 6663. This bill hopes to clarify the UIGEA as to what is legal and not legal in the US.
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UIGEA Clarification Called for by Four Republican Congressman
Four Republican Congressman sent a written letter to the Federal Reserve Board and the US Treasury Calling for more clarity on what the laws really are in the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.Here is the body of that letter:Dear Secretary Paulson and Chairman Bernanke,We are writing to request that you bring clarity to the Federal Reserve Board’s (Board) and U.S.
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IRS Notice to PayPal
What next? First Neteller now PayPal. What do we expect form the US Government? They are taking more and more of our rights to privacy away. And they will continue to do so, till the American people stand up and fight!!!This is an email PayPal are sending out to their customers:Dear ()PayPal has received a summons from the United States Internal Revenue Service requiring us to produce various records, including data related to your PayPal account.
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GamesandCasino to Sponsor Online Players Union
One of the most respected sites on the web, www.GamesandCasino.com is proud to announce the sponsorship to Online Players Union. Their goal is to make you online experience the safest and best it can be!! This is a Press Release: Ending a year of speculation on various online message boards, one of the oldest and most extensive online gambling information sites, GamesAndCasino.com, has announced it’s sponsorship of the OnlinePlayersUnion.com/forum/.
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EGBA Commitment to Higher Gaming Standards
This is a press release from eCOGRA today from Brussels. eCOGRA continues to bring higher responsible gaming standards of protection for all players. Brussels, 15 July 2008 – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) today launches a comprehensive set of standards that covers all aspects of player protection, fair gaming and responsible operator behaviour in the online gaming and betting environment.
