UK Online Gambling on the rise
November 20, 2008
The Gambling Act 2005 not only introduced reform to gambling in the United Kingdom, but infused the industry with life through less stringent advertising restrictions which have led to the syndication of mass media campaigns across the country and seen a vast increase in both traffic and player numbers as well increased competition between gaming operations for their share of the pie.
Players are benefitting from the current competitive environment as casinos vie for their attention and patronage with impressive sign-up bonuses and generous promotions. Add to this the fact that the UK has one of the widest distributions of broadband internet access and it is not difficult to see why online gaming is growing at a rapid rate in the country.
Recent reports indicate that was once a shunned hobby is now becoming one of the most popular pastimes for adults across the UK and there is something for everyone from online casinos which offer all of the land based casino and table games as well as a few arcade games, to the dedicated poker rooms, sports books and bingo halls, each with bigger and better offerings and features than the next. In addition to these, there are numerous review sites which assist players in choosing the right casino for them as well as warning against those that are not up to scratch. With the majority of households equipped with broadband access, all of this information and the ability to access one’s favourite online casino, poker or bingo room is at the tip of one’s fingertips 24/7 and is proving to be an attractive entertainment option for many citizens.
It is no wonder then that major casinos operating in the UK market are positive about the future projections and continued growth in the market.
All Slots makes Slots Tournament History
November 20, 2008
All Slots is making online casino history with the launch of its $500,000 World Series of Slots tournament, which is the largest online slots tournament to ever be held to date.
The tournament will be held between September 1st and November 10th, offering a record-breaking half a million dollars in cash prizes. Differing from the usual Slots Tournament Model, players will have access to daily Free feeder tournaments with large cash prizes being rewarded each week rather than at the conclusion of the tournament, these include $25,000 Weekly Finals, a $100,000 Semi-Final at the beginning of October, and the $200,000 Grand Final taking place in November, featuring a 1st place prize of $100,000.
With this being All Slots third exclusive free slots tournament , the casino has a great deal of experience behind them and it’s sure to be evident throughout this competition as they once again offer both old and new players alike the opportunity to win unrivalled weekly cash prizes while playing for free.
Microgaming Casinos now recruiting their 14th Millionaire
November 20, 2008
Microgaming is famous for its Progressive Jackpot Network which is the biggest on the net with 21 progressive games to choose from, a large number of participating casino operators and thousands of players across the globe who contribute to the various jackpots which grow by the second.
To date, $250 million has been paid out in progressive winnings to over 6,500 winners (13 of which were made instant millionaires) and the numbers just keep ticking away with current jackpots totalling over $/€/£ 6,300,000 and counting.
Here’s a quick look at the most popular progressives and the staggering jackpots that are up for grabs (winnings are paid out in the currency in which you play):
- Mega Moolah - $/€/£ 3,7 million
- Roulette Royale - $/€/£ 909,000
- King Cashalot - $/€/£ 625,000
- CyberStud - $/€/£ 226,000
And there are many more to choose from! So if you’re feeling lucky, visit your favourite Microgaming powered casino today and you may just be the 14th millionaire on their ever increasing list of winners.
Not so Desperate Housewives
November 20, 2008
The children are at school, all the household chores have been taken care of and instead of popping out to tea with “the girls” or curling up on the couch with a good book, thousands of well-to-do British women are glued to their computers enjoying the guilty pleasure of spending an hour or two at their favourite online bingo rooms.
This phenomenon is re-shaping the face of bingo, in fact its giving it a facelift altogether! While land based bingo halls across the UK are stereotypically packed with chain-smoking, blue haired grannies that play slots in between bout, the online bingo crowd is decidedly different. Young, empowered, financially sound and up for a bit of fun in the comfort of their own homes these women play and even meet new friends online in the bingo chat rooms, all with the off-chance of winning some extra cash. This is not to say that the older bingo crowd won’t be joining in though, with increased closures on land based halls due to the smoking ban, restrictions on £500 slot machines and the fact that they are facing payments on both gross profits and VAT, they very well may be but the online environment is just a whole lot different than what they are used to!
One thing is for sure though, with Bingo Halls reporting double player figures in the past year, we’re sure to see the industry grow phenomenally in future and before you know it, instead of meeting for tea, all “the girls” may just be meeting up at their favourite Bingo Room for a chat and some afternoon fun.
Jackpot City’s Bigger Bingo Bonus
November 20, 2008
Jackpot City Bingo has long been a player favourite because it’s an operation that regularly does its homework to make improvements to their offerings and actually listens to player requests. It’s no surprise then that they’ve done it yet again!
This time the offering comes in the form of a bigger welcome bonus for new players, which has been increased from £10 to £20 free upon first deposit, putting Jackpot City Bingo firmly in the running for one of the best welcome bonuses around.
But wait, there’s more…Jackpot City Bingo will also be offering new, regular promotions including Penny Bingo, BOGOF (Buy One Get One Free), as well as chat and bonus Jackpot games.
Don’t miss out on the fun, visit Jackpot City Bingo today!
Grand Mondial Birthday Offer
November 20, 2008
Grand Mondial Casino is an outstanding Microgaming powered casino that we have dealt with, and played at since its inception 2 years ago. In fact, it’s two years to the very month and they are celebrating their 2nd birthday this July!
As part of their big celebration, Grand Mondial is offering 22 Free Spins on the exhilarating new Cashapillar Slot (no deposit required) to all new players signing up to the casino during the month of July. All you have to do is download the Viper software and register an account, shortly after this is done the free spins will be reflected in your account and you’ll be enjoying all the fun and excitement that this new slot has to offer.
So don’t miss out on the festivities, make sure you visit Grand Mondial Casino today!
