Computerized blackjack programs are nothing new to us. We’ve been playing these types of games since the 1970’s; online blackjack since the 1990’s. But as is always the case, technological advancements will continue to produce more expedient and true-to-life ways to play blackjack, online and otherwise.
Swedish online sports betting operator Svenska Spel has held an aging monopoly in the region for many years now. With no competition to speak of, the company has grown exponentially as time wears on. But a recent accusation of cheating on the sports betting site’s part may soon change all of that.
Euro Palace Casino has barely finished celebrating its grand opening and is already rejoicing over yet another big cash winner. Maria P. won an awesome €28,572.91 playing the classically famous online slots, LotsaLoot.
Vegas Technology casinos have been hosting the networks finest slots tournaments for several years running. One of the most popular formats is the famed ‘Slottery Tournaments’, occurring on a weekly basis at online casinos like Caribbean Gold, English Harbour, Super Slots, Go Casino and VIP Slots to name a few.
Online casino players are hitting big wins every single day playing their favorite online slots, online blackjack and online video poker games, just to name a few. One lucky player was doubly blessed with fortune in the last few weeks playing at her favorite online casinos.
According to a recent press release from leading online poker network Cake this week, the network has incorporated online blackjack tournaments into its current menu of gaming opportunities, increasing the value for players exponentially.
As many of you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and so many are doing everything they can to not only raise awareness, but also raise funds to help in the fight against breast cancer. The popular online bingo site, Foxy Bingo, has joined in the battle to help in both ways.
Since the United States government imposed the UIGEA in 2006, land-based casinos have, for the most part, held a strong stance against legalizing any form of online gambling in the US. Four years later, that attitude seems to be turning around as more and more casinos would like to integrate at least online poker into their current commodities.
According to a BBC report, a judge sentenced Eamonn McGirr to 20 months behind bars after embezzling £330,000 (approximately $500,000 USD) from his employers at Tyrone Tiling Services. Apparently McGirr used, and subsequently lost, the appropriated funds gambling over the internet.
Renowned online casino brand Bodog reported two weeks ago in its Bodog Beat newsletter that one of its players, Vernon S. of Maryland, won a massive $74,246 playing his favorite games. Just one week later, Vernon’s winnings had nearly doubled to a whopping $137,499.
A new bill was recently passed in the state of Washington that forced PokerStars, the world’s largest online poker room, to discontinue acceptance of its Washington based poker players. What was once considered the most liberal of all poker sites is now being watched with a wary eye as industry analysts wonder whether other states will incorporate similar laws.
A recent report published by Juniper Research essentially blames Smartphones and other hand held devices for a clear increase in online gambling all across the United Kingdom. According to the study’s findings, in excess of two million European citizens are using their mobile devices to place sports betting wagers over the internet.