Russian Hotels to Accept Bitcoin For World Cup

This summer's central event, sporting or otherwise, is without a doubt – the FIFA World Cup in Russia, taking place from June 14th to July 15th. The biggest event in the world of football is played every four years and it brings together 32 of the planet's best national teams and their avid supporters in a colorful display of different nationalities, cultures and spectacular football. The stage is all set for all host cities to start accommodating the visitors – both players and fans – and to enhance the service, there will be one major benefit that will also break some new ground and be the first.

First what? Well, the hotels in eleven Russian cities that will host the World Cup matches are adopting Bitcoin and making it possible for their staying guests to pay for their stay in this cryptocurrency.

The first city to make this move, with more of them coming along soon, is Kaliningrad, Russia's western-most city that is physically divided from the rest of the country and is nestled between Poland and Lithuania (it used to be the part of the old Prussian empire and was the place of birth of the famous philosopher, Immanuel Kant). In this city, national teams of Spain, England, Belgium, Serbia, Croatia, Switzerland, Morocco and Nigeria will be playing their matches so the city is welcoming a large number of fans from these countries.

A hotel chain in this city has already made all the arrangements with a payment processor, Free-Kassa, which will be making this happen. Anna Subotina, a manager of one of the Hotels, Apartments Malina, says: “We are seeing increasing interest in cryptocurrencies. They will gradually come into use as a means of payment. We have decided that fans should be able to pay for our services with the help of this innovative technology.”

Free-Kassa's Development Manager, Vitaliy Lavrov, says: “This is an interesting experience for us – we haven’t worked with hotels so far. The hospitality industry is quite sensitive towards new trends.”

Kaliningrad will be hosting four games during the World Cup and only months before the Cup begins, the accommodation prices in this city have started to soar – making this city even more expensive than it already is. Booking a room on a day when England plays Belgium (which will be one of the biggest matches of the first round) will cost over $300.

Last year, some of Russia's officials slammed Bitcoin, but have also announced that the country may develop its own cryptocurrency – the crypto ruble.

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“Russian Hotels to Surprise World Cup Fans With Bitcoin Payments”, Tassev Lubomir, Bitcoin.com, March 29, 2018.

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NetEnt Signs Supply Deal With Caliente

Casino game developer giant and digital casino solutions provider, NetEnt, is continuing their expansion on the markets of Central and Latin America. This time, they've signed a partnership agreement with the Mexican operator, Caliente, which is the company’s latest step towards expanding their presence on regulated markets worldwide. This is the brand’s second deal of this kind in the country.

Caliente, which is the leading online gambling operator in Mexico, will thus be providing the developer’s suite of award-winning, cutting-edge gaming titles to their punters in this Central American country. Caliente Casino is the most popular in Mexico as well, so their numerous players will be delighted to be able to enjoy slot titles from such an esteemed developer.

Emilio Hank, Caliente Interactive's CEO, comments: “We are very excited to integrate NetEnt’s world class gaming portfolio. We are confident the games will expand our growth and solidify our leadership in the regulated Mexican market.”

Bjorn Krantz, NetEnt Americas LLC Managing Director, says: “I am very pleased that Caliente has selected us as a business partner for online casino. They are a true frontrunner in Mexico, and a major player within the regulated online gaming space. I am convinced that we can support them to drive online casino growth and to provide the best-in-class entertainment experience to their player community.”

NetEnt has also recently dismissed their long-standing CEO Per Eriksson because the Board of Directors found that the company did not meet the financial expectations during 2017.

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“NetEnt continues LatAm expansion with Caliente deal for Mexico”, netent.com, March 29, 2018.

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Get to Know Foxium in LCB’s Exclusive Interview

A new slots studio emerged in the iGaming space in 2015. LCB’ers may recognize the modest collection of video slot games, which includes FruitZ, The Odd Forest and Lucky Bakery to name a few. Based in Estonia, the company’s story was rather vague and information limited. Intrigued by the games and the name, we approached Foxium and got lucky enough to snag an interview with their CEO, Åke André, and Creative Director, Daniil Sanders - Thanks, guys! They’ve got a productive 2018 planned in terms of game releases and more. Without further ado, the interview.

Q: We’d like to offer you the floor to elaborate on the company’s history and the concept behind the name, Foxium.

Daniil Sanders: When we first decided to create this company, Foxium, we thought about being different and standing out from the crowd. The principal values that we all agree upon are, quality, creativity and excellent player experience. The years of individual experience we enjoyed in our respective specialized fields, came together collectively, and enabled us to reach our goals. It was merely a case of the right people, at the right time, and everything is working smoothly now. The founders of Foxium, and the creative team are: Maria Dementieva – Artist designer, Daniil Sanders – Creative Director, Igor Vesselov – CTO and Åke André – CEO.

Q: We understand that gamification and mobile technology are important aspects of game development. Tell us more about this approach and the products you offer?

Daniil Sanders: We always try to keep up with the times. Mobile technology does not stand still, improvements and enhancements appear fast in our daily lives. Mobile gaming has become the players’ number one choice of accessing an online casino to play a game. We at Foxium create our games with this in mind. If we take one of our upcoming games as an example, we are now using real-time 3D rendering processes for game characters along with our new game engine. 3D real-time rendering gives us much livelier and realistic characters in our games. Furthermore, this also opens up new possibilities for player interaction. We are now also using adaptive soundtracks. They take our games even further, and to a higher level. After all, the player experience is crucial when it comes to games, whether casino slots or console games. All the above factors combine to create eye candy, atmospheric music, and entertaining, well-crafted mathematics make our games unique. To wrap up, let’s not forget that games run on HTML5, so finding the perfect balance between performance and a great looking graphics, is a real challenge. It can be a tricky process, yet a satisfying one, when all the work put into a game comes to fruition.

Q: Are your products licensed and which markets are they currently geared towards?

Daniil Sanders: Yes, of course. All our games are licensed and we will continue to focus on the European market but our next step will be penetrating the Asian market.

Q: Your current portfolio is quite modest, yet the games lack nothing in terms of quality. Can we expect more regular releases this year?

Åke André: We have quite an exciting roadmap for 2018. We have already produced some online titles, such as The Odd Forest, The Lost Riches of Amazon, Fruitz, Lucky Bakery and Big Time Journey. These games have rich features and engaging storylines. Last year we released our first, branded slot game; Vampire: The Masquerade. It is a game based on collaborative license between Foxium and White Wolf Entertainment. Foxium is now live with the second game we developed, called Adelia: The Fortune Wielder, released through Microgaming. We plan to release another four to five games in 2018, so we are very busy in that respect. The next major project we have in the pipeline is a new game called; Astro Legends. It will have some original, new features we are convinced our fans will adore. We are here to break boundaries and challenge the industry with innovation, agility, and extensive expertise. Foxium is a company that has managed to grow steadily and is already creating some of the best video game products to be found on the market. Our motto has always been, that every game we release, must feel that it is the best we have created to date. We would much instead concentrate on quality, rather than quantity.

Q: The Astro Legends video slot is coming soon. What can you tell us about the game and its features?

Daniil Sanders: Our upcoming video slot is something new, and unique which we have not been able to present to the market before now. This new slot will surely be able to hold its ground in the very competitive iGaming market. Astro Legends is a video slot which has a cluster pays feature, Multiplier Wilds, ReSpins and a Bonus Game as well. The game is played with clusters of symbols on a field of 22 crystal cells and is built around storytelling. We can guarantee players an adventurous atmosphere, and an action-packed, stunning gaming experience that is shrouded in vibrant colors, with lifelike graphics, and thrilling soundtracks. The storyline revolves around two characters who interact with one another, and each has extensive bios. The female character is Lyra. She is named after one of the most famous instruments in Greek mythology. The lyre that Orpheus used to secure safe passage for Jason and the Argonauts, past the sirens. The music it created was said to be so powerful that even inanimate objects such as rocks, trees, and streams could be charmed. Lyra is at the very heart of Astro Legends: the game, and the band of the same name. Astro Legends is one of the first games we have built on our brand new engine, with the real-time 3D rendering process, and along with the adaptive soundtrack. I think this game has all the attributes to be successful. We are all looking forward to this upcoming release, but let’s wait till we put on the finishing touches!

Q: Last year, you signed a deal with Microgaming’s Quickfire platform. Are there other contracts in the works?

Daniil Sanders: Yes, you are correct, and to be honest we are proud of that, as it rewarded our hard work. The exclusive deal with Microgaming’s Quickfire platform provides Foxium with the chance to produce better games, and we can reach more operators and ultimately more fans. With the extensive distribution network available through Quickfire, we believe we are in the best position to capitalize on the growing online casino market. At the moment there are no other contracts in the works.

Q: October 2017 also saw investment from Velo Partners. What did this mean for Foxium?

Åke André: I am delighted that we have inked this deal with Velo Partners and the RNG Foundry. Foxium has in the past been approached by several investors, but for one reason or another, it never felt right, until now. With Velo Partners, we felt for the first time, that we had an investor with the same values, culture, and vision as we do at Foxium. Through Velo Partners and the RNG Foundry, we are now in a position to strengthen our company in some critical areas. Specifically, the speed of access to markets, and distribution of our games. I have great respect for the team at Velo Partners and RNG Foundry. It will be a pleasure having them on board as we take Foxium on to the next level.

Q: Your current portfolio includes several interesting themes. Which is your personal favorite and why?

Daniil Sanders: I don’t think there is one particular, favorite theme. We love them all. They all very different from each other, and each game has its own unique feature set. They were all produced with passion, and lots of work has gone into developing them to such a high standard. Nevertheless, I would say that it depends on my mood at that moment, or what kind of experience I want to have. These days, my preferred slot tends to be Amazon: the Lost Riches. Tomorrow it might be the Lucky Bakery slot. Just because it looks so yummy!

Big Fish Gaming loses court appeal in Washington

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Internet Giants Face Charges For Banning Crypto Ads

Leading Internet corporations have recently prohibited crypto ads due to an increased number of scams and misleading content regarding virtual assets, especially Bitcoin. Sudden and sequent change of policies in Facebook, Google, Twitter and Yandex has caught the eye of blockchain associations from South Korea, China and Russia which have decided to file lawsuits for cartel collusion and abuse of power. Newly formed Eurasian Blockchain Association (EBA) will press charges in May but more importantly in a US jurisdiction.

An on-going BlockchainRF-2018 congress in Moscow has helped the Russian Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Association (RACIB), Korea Venture Business Association (KOVA) and Chinese Association of Cryptocurrency Investors (LBTC) to establish an exclusive cryptofund which is to finance the legal action. According to the Russian media, it is not a coincidence that global search engine, leading social media network and microblogging platform all at once called the shots to ban crypto ads, which are now supported by Russia’s biggest Internet service provider, Yandex.

RACIB’s president, Yuri Pripachkin, is convinced that sequential refusals to advertise ICOs and blockchain fundings is an attempt of cartel collusion. According to Pripachkin, four of the most influential companies in the world are using monopoly power to manipulate the market, as bans have already severely decreased revenues at crypto-based enterprises.

Legal representatives of the newly formed association are considering in which state to file the lawsuit, since each state has different views on cryptocurrencies. Moreover, companies’ managers and shareholders could also be sued, if EBA proves that they have been using e-wallet services during the ban.

In the meantime, it has also been reported that Snapchat imposed restrictions on Bitcoin ads and other multimedia companies might soon take similar actions.

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“Eurasian Association Of Blockchain To Sue Social Media Giants For Banning Crypto Ads”, Zuckerman Molly Jane, cointelegraph.com, March 28, 2018.

This Week in Gambling: Blurring the line between land-based and online gambling

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Poker pro Indicted in $6.2M Super Bowl & World Cup Ticket Scam

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NetBet Adds Realistic Games Products To Portfolio

Award-winning casino supplier, Realistic Games and sportsbook operator, NetBet, have signed a content agreement that includes the integration of the supplier’s casino offerings. Recent additions with three and five reels, Win Sprint, Symmetry and Time Is Money are also part of the offer as well as 3D releases and deluxe games whose mobile versions are currently being developed. Apart from casino titles, mini games and pull-tabs, smash hits and favorites Super Graphics Upside-Down and Six Appeal have also been confirmed.

Speaking on the agreement, the commercial director of Realistic, Robert Lee, expressed satifsfaction about providing the company’s finest products to a platform such as NetBet which is popular across different countries. In the coming months, a new series of exciting casino titles will be added to the portfolio and the group is working hard on delivering an even greater gaming experience. At the same time, Gavin Wong, the casino’s content manager pointed out the performance of offerings which cover all platforms and a variety of devices.

ReGaL suite is available through a simple integration whose presence on digital gaming markets has increased in the past two years. The studio specializes in creating not only premium slots, but also roulette, blackjack and fixed odd games that can easily adapt to the sportsbook’s amazing catalog. A lot of classy online venues and operators such as BetVictor, Ladbrokes, bet365, William Hill, Gala Bingo, Bede, Gaming Realms, NYX, Leo Vegas, Vera & John, GVC and The Kindred Group have signed a content deal with the company after it went into production in 2011.

Likewise, NetBet represents a truly staggering platform for online betting with superb promotional offers in each category: sport, in-play, casino, live casino, vegas, lottery and poker. Their services are offered in several different languages and all of them are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and Alderney Gambling Control. All major payment methods including VISA, NETeller, Skrill, Qiwi, PayPal, Trustly and others are available and help center can be reached from 09:00 to 23:00 (GMT+1).

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“NetBet to Integrate Realistic Games Content”, maltaigamingsummit.com, March 26, 2018.

New USA Friendly Goodies Land in the LCB Shop

What do you think about expanding the Shop with more exciting chips? The deal is always on! These days, we've been working hard to secure an item or two and improve our unique offering. You'll be glad to know we succeeded admirably and now two brand new items are available for grabs! The features casinos are good venues familiar to many gamers, and one of the best features of these additions is that they welcome US players!

Cherry Jackpot & Casino Max Chips

We try to get as many different brands as possible to join our exclusive rewards program and store, and sincerely hope this latest double arrangement will make many of you happy. It is not every day that we see US-friendly casinos joining in. Cherry Jackpot and Casino Max are Curacao-licensed venues, accepting Bitcoin and offering a range of RTG-powered slots, table games, video poker and progressive jackpots. Maintaining a rock solid reputation, they have received a generally good rating from LCBers, who praised the software, great customer support agents and the overall quality of service. Only good and honest brands make the cut to the shop!

New and existing players can claim a $15 bonus at Cherry Jackpot, or go over to the sister site for 20 extra spins if that's what they prefer! Newcomers can enjoy these offers for free, without any deposit needed to redeem the chip and explore the many games of the two popular brands. Those who are already faithful customers need to have one bonus-free deposit to be able to experience the joys of this unique deal. The items will be up once per month, with a wager of 35 times and a maximum cash-out of $200.

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Boyd Gaming welcomes Easter with property specials

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LeoVegas completes World of Sportsbetting acquisition

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Ladbrokes Loses £71 Million Tax Case

Ladbrokes betting group has had quite a dispute with HMRC UK tax authorities – in 2008, Ladbrokes and Deloitte (their accountant firm) deployed a corporate tax scheme by using a loophole that was shut down by the UK government later on, after it was used by numerous other organizations.

The company handed in an appeal over the £71 million ($100 million) tax case that was just rejected by the Court of Appeal. This was its third attempt at winning a rebate and it seems their decade-long battle has come to an end.

The case was with UK Tribunal Court last year already and it was rejected then, which is when Ladbrokes appealed. At first, when HMRC warned the brand that the company has failed to pay taxes, the betting group accepted to pay it. However, soon after they attempted to get the money back. They were permitted to take their case to the Court of Appeal who found that “UK tax rules prevented Ladbrokes' attempt at tax advantage.”

HMRC spokesperson commented: “We are pleased that the Court of Appeal supports HMRC’s view that Ladbrokes were attempting to avoid corporation tax. Avoidance schemes like this just don’t work and HMRC will always take firm action against them. HMRC wins nine out ten avoidance cases we take to court.”

Ladbrokes representative also weighed in, saying: “We note the court ruling. This was a case regarding taxes already paid and accounted for, so while the case may have been given against us, it has no bearing on our numbers.”

Source:

“Ladbrokes fails to recoup £71m from HMRC as court rejects rebate claim in long-running tax spat”, Rogers Alexandra, cityam.com, March 22, 2018.

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Macau’s Gambling Regulator Considers Galaxy’s Wynn Resorts Shares Purchase Legal

The recent exit of former Chief Executive Officer Steve Wynn from his own company Wynn Resorts caused a rapid wave of reactions and consequent moves of other gambling operators in the field. It has been officially confirmed that the Galaxy Entertainment’s decision to purchase 5.3 million primary shares in the company does not go against […]

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WSOP Circuit Event #9A: $1,675 Main Event Progresses to Day 3 and Final Table

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Bitcoin Exchanges' Web Traffic Decline by Half

Bitcoin skepticism continues to be a thing and this has, unfortunately, struck the global cryptocurrency market as well. January and February were particularly poor months in terms of prices and performances, driven by the sharp decline in the cryptocurrency’s value (right now, 1 BTC trades for about $8400). Besides many blows to the regulatory market and operators, now the Bitcoin exchange websites are reporting a staggering nosedive in visits per month.

February was not a good month if you're operating a major bitcoin and/or cryptocurrency exchange – the web traffic of the most vital websites of this kind rose during December and part of January, only to plummet significantly in February. On average, the visits have fallen by half.

Here is the breakdown for some of the most visited cryptocurrency exchange websites: Coinbase, which had 169.5 million visits in December 2017, only had 63.1 million visits in February – a 49% decline from January's 123.5 million. Kraken has it even worse - it fell by 56%, from January's 31.7 million to just 13.8 million in February. Similarly, Binance dropped by 54%, from 191.5 to 87.3 million.

These numbers are a symptom of the ongoing distrust in cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin who was at the center of much turmoil since it's stellar 2017. Recently we've reported on another big decline, that of Bitcoin's plummet to a two-year low. Why are people, by the looks of it, losing interest in the cryptocurrency exchange? There are a couple of factors that could've led to this. Firstly, the very poor joint price performance of all cryptocurrencies during January and February (with possibly the only exception being Litecoin who is doing well). Secondly, the impossible rise in the value during the last months of 2017 prompted too huge a number of investors to start pouring money in the Bitcoin ecosystem, which set a bar that could hardly be repeated. Consequently, it may be that the aforementioned decline in Bitcoin transactions may have been caused by the smaller volume of adoption and usage. The only upside to this emptying of the market is that fees have been brought down.

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“Monthly Web Traffic For Major Bitcoin Exchanges Falls by Half”, Mizrahi Avi, bitcoin.com, March 23, 2018.

NetEnt AB goes back in time with new Hotline video slot

After unveiling its Asgardian Stones title late last month, online casino games innovator NetEnt AB has now revealed that it went back in time for the theme of its latest video slot innovation, Hotline. Stockholm-listed NetEnt AB described Hotline as a five-reel video slot that is the first to offer ‘a unique multi-level bonus bet […]

Prague Gaming Summit Second Edition to Commence on 29th March

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CryptoSlots Launching as an All Cryptocurrency Casino

LCB’ers, we’re soon to head into the month of April and warmer weather is on the horizon with the start of spring just a couple days ago. With the commencement of a new season, it is only fitting to share with you that a new casino is also headed your way! Want the details? Of course, you do! CryptoSlots is the name and it’s scheduled to go live this May. They say, ‘April showers bring May flowers,’ but in this case, a wide range of games and fabulous wins will be in full bloom.

No exact date during the month of May has been released just yet, but you can bet we’re going to stay on top of this and let you know as soon as we hear anything. The casino will be open to players across the globe and it has put out the word that security and anonymity will be at the top of its priority list. Players will have access to provably fair games and the ability to complete transactions using solely cryptocurrencies, hence its name. Digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash will all be eligible for use.

Members can also try for their chance to win big via the new Jackpot Trigger. Players may collect tokens to try for a massive $1,000,000 jackpot! Sister to brands such as Slotland and WinADay Casino (which just recently launched Bitcoin cash on March 17th), users contemplating registering an account to this site when it goes live can rest easy knowing it has such popular relatives leading the way for what can only make for one impressive offering.

Stay tuned…

Dumb Call made by Antonio Esfandiari at Poker After Dark session with Hollywood Celebs, still wins $283,000 Pot

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NBA to Explore eSports Field with 2K League this May

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NetEnt Pays Out Two Jackpots In 24 Hours

Producers of the largest online jackpots in iGaming have proven their worth for the umpteenth time after two players managed to strike multimillion cash prizes on progressive slots from NetEnt in the same day! The company celebrates as life-changing spins on Mega Fortune and Mega Fortune Dreams pave way for two new multi-millionaires and members of popular gaming venues PokerStars and Unibet.

The smaller jackpot in the amount of €2,667,743.19 was won by a UK player on March 7th after placing a single €1.00 bet per spin. Convinced that he is about to lose all his money, the Brit put his hand over the screen and pushed the button. Little did he know that the game would trigger a multimillion cash prize and change his life in an instant! The PokerStars player even admitted he almost passed out, as it was really hard for him to believe that a €2M jackpot is real.

The story doesn’t end there. On the very same day, a Unibet customer from Sweden hit an even greater prize reaching an astounding €4,084,430.35. It is the second mammoth PJP in 2018 and the supplier is pleased that Mega Fortune slots continue putting smiles on players’ faces all over the world. Henrik Fagerlund, chief product officer is delighted that more and more gamers are choosing the company’s thrilling and rewarding titles.

Furthermore, leading providers of digital gaming solutions have recently published their latest release, Hotline. According to developers, it contains a unique multi-level bonus bet feature and top-quality audio in the style of 80s that will not only take players to retro Miami with palm trees, sunsets and fast cars but also provide them a great opportunity to experience several innovative segments filled with re-spins, extra rounds and expanding wilds. The game can be found at partner casinos such as Guts, Casino Luck, Vera & John and other.

Check out the preview:

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“NetEnt celebrates after second life-changing jackpot drops on same day”, netent.com, March 20, 2018.

BGO implements changes to bonus promotions

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Riverboat casino may be on the cards for Monroe

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Steve Wynn Sells 4.1 Million of His Shares in Wynn Resorts

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Live! Casino names Brian Coughlin General Manager of hotel

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Global Gaming Women announces calls for Great Women of Gaming Awards nominees

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Senate Judiciary B Committee Greenlights Two Louisiana Gambling Expansion Bills

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HTC VIVE and IGT partner to deliver VR casino entertainment

HTC VIVE and IGT have announced a partnership whereby IGT will leverage HTC VIVE Studios' world-class VR content within its "Virtual Zone" platform on casino floors

Online lottery wagers to reach $76 billion by 2022

A study from Juniper Research says that the proliferation of mobile offerings and the opening of markets will cause the increase.

Harrah’s Atlantic City WSOP Circuit Main Event win goes to Soheb Porbandarwala

The World Series of Poker Circuit has been in Atlantic City over the past few days with Harrah’s Resort playing host to quality poker events. Event #10 of the schedule just finished up, perhaps the most anticipated tournament on the tour schedule. The $1,675 No-Limit Hold’em Main Event saw 306 players competing with a prize pool […]

Compromise proposed in long-running Connecticut casino battle

In Connecticut, the tribal joint venture that is hoping to open a small satellite casino in the community of East Windsor reportedly won a victory over giant rival MGM Resorts International late last week after a legislative committee approved a measure that could see the eastern state initiate a competitive bidding process for a fourth […]

Start An Easter Egg Hunt In Miami Club Casino

The upcoming holiday season is slowly initiating a true avalanche of creative promotional offers and over at Miami Club Casino, players have been invited to an Easter Egg Hunt each Sunday until April 1st. While spending some time on the Easter Bonus Beach, active members will be given a chance to participate in a raffle and earn their chance to strike an exclusive deposit bonus or free spins clusters.

Only two more prizes remain hidden on the beach, so get ready to crack the eggs open on March 25th or April 1st and redeem your lucky coupon! Participating members have already claimed 110% on more than 120 unique slots from the casino’s portfolio, which is powered by WGS. According to Linda Hernandez, casino manager, there aren’t too many online betting sites with the supplier’s top-ranked titles which distinguish Miami Club from other betting platforms.

Hernandez also highlighted the company’s featured and most played games including Agent Cash, Cleopatra’s Pyramid, Funky Chicken and Cool Bananas. Apart from standard 5-reel slots with gambling options like exploding wilds, extra spins and bonus rounds, there is also a nice selection of three-reel, fruit-themed slots with single paylines. For instance, progressive jackpots in these releases can generate massive payouts and even be triggered with a bet as low as $0.25 USD while carrying a 10X multiplier!

Other promotional offers at Miami Club Casino include online casino credits, staggering welcome bonuses up to 100% of the deposit, VIP perks and more. Thanks to an extensive schedule of daily and weekly tournaments with fruitful prize pools, the site is home to a vast number of players from all around the world. Withdrawals are processed fast and the venue even supports wagering in Bitcoin! Head to the casino and find out in which egg the next bonus will be hidden; the Easter Bunny and introductory surprises on Cash Cow (bonus code COWSPINS) await!

Maharashtra Government Seeks to Forge Online Gambling Legislation

Today, Ranjit Patil, the Minister of State for Home of India, informed the Legislative Council that the Maharashtra Government is planning to roll out a new gambling legislation. A legislation amendment is set to be brought to the Information Technology Act in order for the Maharashtra government to restrain credit card frauds and to regulate […]

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Louisiana Senate Judiciary B Committee to Hear Several Gambling Expansion Bills

Gambling interests are to be seeking the approval of Louisiana legislature to make some changes in the existing gambling regulatory landscape of the state. Proposed pieces of legislation seek riverboat casinos to be allowed to expand the space for their slot machines, and racetracks to offer sports betting services and more slot machines, while casinos […]

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Wynn is given the go-ahead to dispose of shares

A regulatory filing posted late last week detailed that Steve Wynn is now free to sell all, or a portion of his stake in the company

First of two planned Grand Openings for Tiger Palace Resort draws record crowd

Bollywood star Poonam Pandey and dance troupes from Thailand and the Ukraine were on hand this weekend to help Sydney-listed Silver Heritage Group Limited celebrate the Grand Opening of its Tiger Palace Resort Bhairahawa venue in Nepal. According to Inside Asian Gaming, revenue records tumbled on day two of the event as huge crowds joined the […]

Perseverance Pay$

LCB newest winner of the week is also one of LCB latest members. Still a "newbie," he joined LCB in February of this year. He is a father with a two-year-old daughter and they live in Ontario, Canada.

This new member calls himself ”WilliamDafoe!" Now, if you think that he's the actor of the same name, you couldn't be more wrong, but his name is not a misnomer either. He has a very good reason for making this famous name his own and when we asked him, this is what he said: "The name william dafoe came because I am a twitch streamer named Billy which mean william. And I am canadian and love hockey and there used to be a goalie by the last name dafoe. There you have the william dafoe!!"

We asked WD what casinos he likes and where he was playing at when he had the big hit on "Bonanza;" WD told us that he was playing at Casilando Casino, but that his favorite casino is Slotsmillion Casino.

Big Time Gaming's Bonanza Slot is a five reel video slot based on a gem mining theme. This game has an interesting three reel tier above, adding another dimension and possibly bigger wins. It has an amazing, 117649 ways to win, features cascading reels and a freespin bonus with an add on games feature. This game screams fun!

Specifically, WD cashed out a total of $1,600 on an .80 bet! It all happened at a Caddell Casino where he was playing "Bonanza!" He played for several hours with nothing to brag about, but then, FINALLY, "I hit 22 spins on bonanza and won 1100x"

We asked WilliamDafoe, how did you feel about seeing that big win: "When I hit that amount of money I thought FINALLY I have been playing that slot for AGES without a really good win. So it was relief and excitement."

When WD posted the winning video he said: "This took me about 200k spins and 1 year to get."

Are there any plans for the winnings, "Im going on a trip out east so this money will pay for my hotel stays" WilliamDafoe is also engaged to be married, later this summer.

Looks like LCB new member is on a lucky streak!

Jaime Staples just 8 lbs apart from bro Matt as $150K Weight Loss Prop Bet Nears End

The final week of March 2018 marks the first year since hedge fund manager and poker player Bill Perkins challenged the Staples brothers Jaime and Matt to a prop bet - that both brothers need to get within 1 pound bodyweight of each other in one year in order to win $150,000. If they lose, they only have to shell out $3,000. The bet was hatched during a week of poker streaming on Bill Perkin's 'Streamboat' in the Bahamas in March 2017. Perkins gave the brothers odds of 50:1 - they win $15[...]

Hooters Casino opens the Strip's first Steak 'n Shake

The diner-style restaurant also serves as the largest Steak 'n Shake location in the world, seating more than 200 guests.

Maltco Lotteries Invests €400,000 in Points of Sale Upgrade across Malta

Maltco Lotteries is the company which oversees the operation of the Maltese National Lottery and Additional Games and as it could be easily seen, the year of 2018 has been a busy one for it when it comes to partnerships and exploration of new opportunities for development. The latest joint project which was announced this […]

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Partypoker LIVE signs four-year deal with Casino Sochi and Resort

Russia’s Casino Sochi and Resort recently signed a four-year deal with partypoker LIVE to see the top poker brand be their primary partner for live poker gaming. The casino has only been open for little over a year, but quickly became a hot spot for poker tournament games in Eastern Europe. Huge events were hosted […]

Atlantic City casinos experienced a disappointing February

It was reportedly a rough February for the seven casinos in Atlantic City as aggregated land-based gross gambling revenues for the 28-day month fell by some 9% year-on-year to $170.1 million. According to a Thursday report from The Press of Atlantic City newspaper, February represented the second consecutive month of declining land-based gambling revenues in […]

Scientific Games scores Kazakhstan lottery contract

Leading provider of games, systems and services for casino, lottery and social gaming, Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS), recently announced the launch of the National Lottery of Kazakhstan. All games, services and technology will be provided to the Lottery exclusively by Scientific Games, which along with the operator, JSC Satty Zhuldyz, was awarded a 15-year […]

GiGse Launchpad invites startups from Latin America

The competition is seeking Latin and South American startups following GiGse's co-location with Juegos Miami.

€4M Jackpot Won on NetEnt's Mega Fortune Dreams

There is a really great Latin saying that often proves to be true: nomen est omen – meaning, “the name is a sign.” Well, that certain names can indicate big things we already know and will take for granted after today's story in which a slot called Mega Fortune Dreams made someone's mega dreams a reality.

On March 7th, one extremely lucky player from Sweden, a regular punter at Unibet Casino, was taking their chances at NetEnt's triple progressive jackpot game Mega Fortune Dreams. The game of 5-reel, 3-row, 20-payline variety proved to be a life-changing choice for this player who soon witnessed a message on a screen that most of us fantasize seeing: a total jackpot of €4,084,430 has been won, effectively turning this player's life upside down for the better!

This is some start for NetEnt and the jackpots they're paying out, since earlier this year, in January, a €2.5 million jackpot was hit on Mega Fortune.

While we couldn't reach the lucky player for a comment (presumably, still in a state of positive shock), NetEnt's Chief Product Officer, Henrik Fagerlund, wasted no time with congratulating the winner: “At NetEnt, this is what we do: thrilling entertainment. We’re delighted that Mega Fortune Dreams™ has created yet another multi-millionaire. The game is a real favourite and we hope 2018 continues to be a great year for more and more lucky players!”

We send the fondest congratulatory messages to the winner, as well. Any ideas what you would do with that amount of money won on a slot game? Feel free to share your ideas in comments below…

Source:

“NetEnt’s Mega Fortune Dreams™ changes another life with €4m windfall”, netent.com, March 13, 2018.

SkyCity Entertainment Group loses wrongful dismissal case

In New Zealand, local casino operator SkyCity Entertainment Group has reportedly been ordered to reinstate a former employee at its SkyCity Auckland venue and compensate him to the tune of NZ$25 000 ($18,000) after losing a wrongful dismissal case. According to a report from Asia Gaming Brief, the Employment Court of New Zealand found in […]

Capture 70 Rounds On Party Parrot At Slots Capital

Rival Gaming is getting ready to release its latest video slot Party Parrot this week. Meanwhile, popular betting site, Slots Capital, is launching introductory bonuses to celebrate the occasion. This entire weekend (March 15h and March 18th) depositing members will be given a chance to gather a promotional 20 spins on the featured title or seize an additional 50 rounds after making a deposit until the end of the month.

According to the manufacturer’s description, Party Parrot is a vivid game with expanding wild features and free spins bonuses. To trigger 20 extra rounds players must activate the free spins icon and exploit the sticky Wilds. By doing so, another spin will kick in and stay on the screen during the remaining re-spin rounds. Apart from standard symbols, creators have included an atlas of exotic feathered creatures such as Toucans and Flamingos, although the highest value mark is a hungry Pelican. As far as it goes for a betting range, developers have set a betting limit from one to ten coins per line. Furthermore, coins can be specified at a standard sequence between $0.01 and $0.25.

Introductory bonuses and extra spins demand a previous deposit, however the maximum cash out for 20 rounds is capped at $180. Players who decide to participate must use the bonus code, PARTY 20, and play between March 15th and 18th, 2018. On the other hand, for a $25 deposit, active members can gather up to 50 free spins and go for the jackpot as no maximum limits on payouts are imposed. The bonus code, PARROT 50, can be used only until Saturday, March 31st, 2018.

Equally important is the casino’s 300% deposit bonus offer on the Shamrock Isle slot, which goes all the way to $1,500. The promo is available for stakes ranging between $35 and $500 with a special 40x playthrough term which is obligatory. Have a look at the casino’s huge portfolio of Rival Gaming slots and use the opportunity to score some big winnings during the weekend. Best of luck!

Reminder: WPT Ticket up for grabs (BankrollMob Exclusive)

On Saturday, March 17, BankrollMob.com will run a $3 buy-in satellite at 888poker where you can win a ticket worth $565 for the $1,000,000 WPT500 London Day1B Online, which will be played on Sunday, March 18th 2018. More information here

XLMedia posts record-breaking results for 2017

In an update to investors, XLMedia has published its full-year 2017 financial results, posting another record-breaking set of figures