February 3rd, 2012

This week, one analyst group has warned all the investors of UK gambling groups that the gambling industry is facing a difficult year because Government has introduced a damning tax hike. As per Oriel analyst group, “Although stocks of gaming and betting always have risks ahead of budget, but for this year, the risks are higher.”

In the month of March, Chancellor Osborne will reveal his budget and has predicted that the budget will incorporate taxes of online gambling, operating at the offshore, such as Ladbrokes, Betfair and William Hill. This prediction has lead to the downgrade of share ratings of many well-known industries that are related with online gambling. In the year 2011, government of United Kingdom has announced the review of taxation rules for offshore gambling companies, who are still offering their services to the players of United Kingdom.

February 3rd, 2012

In the month of December 2011, Justice Department of United States has acknowledged the implementation of regulated and licensed online gambling in individual states. This has lead to massive developments at state level. Few days ago, two American states have come out with their announcement for implementation of online gambling in US. First, in Washington D.C., the council members are planning to move the bill for cancellation of online gambling proposal of District.

On 1st of February, Washington State has scheduled the meeting of Finance and Revenue Committee. Jack Evans, the chairman of Committee will pass the first bill in US that will allow online gambling. On 9th of February, Connecticut of United States had given an informational forum for acquiring online gambling process. Stephen Dargan, State Representative of Democrats and Joan Hartley, State Senator has announced the organization of informational forum at the legislative office of Connecticut.

February 2nd, 2012

This 2011, Tipp24 SE, one of the leading online gambling companies of Germany has exceeded its forecasts, which has revealed massive earnings of the company for 12th consecutive year. For this 2011, Tipp24 SE has revealed some unaudited figures such as 64% growth in EBIT to Euro 50 million, growth in consolidated net profit to Euro 32 million and 36% growth in consolidated revenues to Euro 142 million respectively from previous year.

As per the CEO of Tipp24 SE, Dr. Hans Cornehl, “This fiscal year of 2011, our gambling group has generated massive growth in earnings and revenues, despite of continuously fluctuating regulatory environment in Germany.” Dr. Hans further added, “The main focus of our gambling group is to re-establish our business in Germany and to expand our international gambling business. In addition, we are also focusing as one among the service providers for famous lottery organizations.”

February 2nd, 2012

On every week, The Omni Times, newsletter of Omni casino used to display the list having top 10 casino games powered by Playtech. Last week, some of the popular Playtech powered slot games have secured top 10 positions at Omni Casino. The slot game of Fishing with Buddies had secured 10th position among list of Omni casino. At 9th position, the slot game is Pink Panther.

After this, Desert Treasure II slot game has obtained 8th position, while 7th position is secured by Pharaoh’s Secret slot game at Omni casino. Furthermore, Playtech powered King Kong slot game and Marvel Movie branded Hulk slot game had obtained 6th and 5th position in the popularity list of Omni Times newsletter. There occurs a tie among two slot games as Iron Man 2 and Beach Life at the 4th position in topmost list of casino games. Moreover, 2nd and 3rd position at Omni Casino is acquired by Mr. Cash Back and Fantastic Four slot games. Lastly, The Mummy slot game has secured top position slot game among 10 popular Playtech powered slot games.

February 1st, 2012

Sky Bet company has recently appointed one of the creative agency as MBA for launching latest campaign. This new Sky Bet campaign will cover all the channels of TV, digital, press, social media and CRM having main aim on engagement and driving usage. As per managing partner at MBA, James Middlehurst, “Sky Bet is one among the topmost and fastest online betting group of United Kingdom. Therefore, this is an excellent opportunity for us to work with such famous brand, having rich heritage in innovative ideas and entertainment.

This massive creative opportunity of Sky Bet brand is perfectly suitable for our Brand Action philosophy of our agency. “As per marketing director of Sky Bet, Edward Moss, “Our prime focus is to make Sky Bet as the topmost destination for leisure betting.” Edward had further mentioned that MBA group can provide us with many integrated ideas along with valuable clients, which would help Sky Bet in achieving its goal.”

February 1st, 2012

Last Saturday, one of the lucky players of Lotto Plus had won massive jackpot from the draw. The lucky numbers, which were responsible for winning of lottery, were 15, 17, 21, 26 and lastly 36, while the Powerball number was 10. These numbers have resulted in the winning of massive jackpot of approximately $1,500,000. On 24th of January, the lucky Lotto player had purchased the lottery ticket from Recreation Club of La Luna.

This week, the jackpot amount for lucky draw has reached to minimum $1 million, after the huge winning of jackpot amount in the previous week.However, until no lucky players have got success in matching 5 numbers exclusive of Powerball number. Therefore, for this week, lucky draw has incorporated 5 from 36 cash prizes and hence, this has reached to $6,000, 000. In addition, NLCB (National Lottery Control Board) had announced that 17 lucky players will receive cash of approximately $85, on matching any 4 numbers with Powerball number.

January 31st, 2012

This February, Royal Ace casino will offer some special promos for its players. First, on 2nd of February, the casino is offering Thursday Thriller bonus to offer bonus amount worth $55. Players should deposit $25 to avail this bonus amount. Second, on 3rd of February, the casino is offering Friday Freebie promo. As per this promo, players placing bet of minimum $50 on designated slots games will receive $10 casino chip.

On 4th of February, in Super Saturday promo, players will have the opportunity to win comp points for placing their bets on some of the fruit themed slots game. On 6th of February, during the Happy Hours, players will get the opportunity to receive 150% additional amount on any of the bonus redeemed during the promo period.On 7th of February, for Terrific Tuesday promo, double comp points will be offered on only blackjack games. Lastly, in Wednesday Triple Treat, players depositing money from 6th of February to 8th of February will have the opportunity to receive $50 free chip.

January 31st, 2012

Microgaming, leading software company has recently signed a licensing deal with DC Entertainment. DC Entertainment is the owner of DC Comics, which is one among the famous publisher of super hero comics. The flagship super hero of DC Comics is Batman, which has also become the main subject of agreement among Microgaming and DC Entertainment.

As per this agreement, Microgaming will release a series of video slots games themed on Batman movies. In addition, according to the signed agreement, The Dark Night along with The Dark Night Rises is the two Batman themed movies that Microgaming would release in future. In the year 2012, Microgaming will release the video slots game of The Dark Night in the summer season, while in the year 2013, Microgaming will release the second Batman themed The Dark Night Rises slots at all of its online casinos.

January 30th, 2012

Open Bet Casino is famous for launching branded casino games powered by different software providers. This time, Open Bet is launching “The Hoff” featuring new casino game.David Hasselhoff is one of the famous personalities of many iconic Television shows as Got Talent Show of Britain and America, Baywatch and Knight Rider and so on. At present, with the partnership agreement of Open Bet with MX Gaming, David Hasselhoff will feature on many scratch cards and slots games to be launched by OpenBet.

OpenBet group has stated that their casino games are having prime focus towards bingo and many other casino markets and will be available in large numbers of variants. The casino group further mentioned that their games incorporate an exclusive wild feature, massive prizes and free spins. David Hasselhoff commented, “The name of newly launched casino game is to have right partners for generating fund and many interesting new gaming materials.”

January 30th, 2012

On 5th of February, Patriots of New England will compete against Giants of New York in Indianapolis at Oil Stadium of Lucas. For this thrilling match, Bovada casino is offering massive Super Bowl Bonus to its players. The bonus offerings at Bovada casino are available from now to 2nd of February, where players can obtain match bonus of 100%. This means that players depositing maximum $46 will have the opportunity to receive maximum bonus worth $46.

However, only those players are allowed to avail the bonus amount, which had redeemed the bonus while depositing money. In addition, players have to wager the deposit and bonus amount to 40 times before claiming for withdrawal of either deposit or bonus amount at casino. Only placing the bets after redeem of coupon will count towards wagering requirements and not any casino game will be considered for fulfilling the betting requirements.