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How to Win Big With Slots

23 April 2012 - When it comes to gambling, a person has many options in which to spend their money. Some games, like blackjack, craps, and poker, have better odds, but they require a lot of knowledge about the game in order to really do well. If someone is looking for mindless gam...
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The Evolution of the Slot Machine

13 April 2012 - The first slot machine was invented by Charles Fey in the late 1800s. Fey's original invention was much simpler than current day video slot machines. The original slot machine was composed of three spinning reels containing only five symbols: horseshoes, diamonds, ...
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The Evolution of the Slot Machine

Taking the Chance With Online Slots

10 April 2012 - In mid 2011 three of the largest online poker sites were shut down. This meant that those consumers who chose to gamble their money in a virtual setting would have to take their chances elsewhere. The boom of the Internet has given rise to a plethora of online gamb...
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Taking the Chance With Online Slots

Reinventing the Wheel

28 March 2012 - Wanting to take a quick break from playing slots? IGT has created a new version of roulette for those who fancy something new. They call it "Triple Bonus Spin Roulette". It has exp... Read more...

Top 3 New Slot Casino Promotions In March

20 March 2012 - The online casinos work hard to keep there bonus structures and tournaments fresh so players won't get bored and leave for greener pastures. This also means they are providing new incentives... Read more...

Want To Be A Table Game Dealer?

20 March 2012 - Have you ever contemplated switching sides? In other words, have you ever considered going from gambler to casino employee? Most gamblers have considered this option, usually after a bad los... Read more...

King of the Hill Poker Tournaments

6 March 2012 - Every online casino is trying to think of new ways to draw more people to their site. In most cases, they’re successful. That’s likely to be the case with Poker Pack’s new ... Read more...

New high-stakes gambling lounge opens online

2 March 2012 - The UK-based online casino Sky Vegas has announced the opening of a new high-stakes lounge area where gamblers who want to bet a bit bigger than the average player can try their hand at vari... Read more...

EU Casino adds its name to the list of Live Casino providers

2 March 2012 - The live casino additions to online gambling sites have been rising in popularity, and many sites are taking advantage of the trend. The feature includes real-time games with live dealers - ... Read more...

Study: 5 percent of UK workers place a bet during the day

1 March 2012 - The rise of smartphones and tablet computers has allowed people to have access to the internet at any time, and new research shows that many are taking advantage of this by doing some quick ... Read more...

Online betting could change the entire gambling industry

27 February 2012 - While the majority of businesses have been able to seamlessly transition to the online market, land-based casinos may not have such an easy time. Currently, online gambling within the U.S. i... Read more...

Online gambling bill introduced in Mississippi

24 February 2012 - Mississippi may not have as many casinos as Nevada, but it is following in the Silver State's footsteps when it comes to online gambling. Mississippi is the latest of a number of states ... Read more...

Nevada tax cut bill will not include online gaming legislation

22 February 2012 - Fans of online slots and other internet-based gambling games recently got their hopes up when an online gaming bill was almost attached to the payroll tax cut extension, according to CasinoC... Read more...

Email is best bet for customer service issues with online gambling

16 February 2012 - Playing online slots can be a fun, rewarding experience, especially if you win. However, sometimes something may go wrong and you'll find you need to get in touch with the game provider ... Read more...

PokerStars launches new online gaming site for Swedish and Finnish gamblers

15 February 2012 - Gamblers in Sweden and Finland now have a new venue to play slots and other games, as PokerStars recently launched PokerStars.eu. For now, only Swedes and Finns have access to the site, but ... Read more...

New York governor supports online gambling

13 February 2012 - Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York recently submitted a bill to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. If approved, the legislation would overturn the current gambling ban in the state... Read more...

Ontario residents will be able to gamble, buy lottery tickets online by 2013

9 February 2012 - Ontario gamblers will soon be able to purchase lottery tickets and play poker games for money from the comfort of their homes. CTV News Toronto reports that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Co... Read more...

Federal gambling legislation loopholes land some companies in hot water

8 February 2012 - Playing games like online slots and poker for money is not currently legal on a federal level. Although, some states like Iowa and Connecticut are actively debating whether to legalize and r... Read more...

Federal panel will be formed to discuss implications of legal online gambling

8 February 2012 - Legalizing online slots and other forms of online poker has long been a hot spot for political debate. A recent statement by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) caused many state officials ... Read more...

Man wins second biggest jackpot ever

6 February 2012 - While he may not have broken the world record, a Finnish man from Helsink has something to cheer about following his huge jackpot win. Online Poker reports that the man won the second hig... Read more...

Connecticut tribes want online gambling regulation in favor of their casinos

3 February 2012 - Connecticut's Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan tribes both spoke up about online gambling regulations and potential legislation at a forum with state legislators. NECN reports that the tribes... Read more...

Iowa legislator pushes for online gambling legalization

1 February 2012 - A few years ago, the United States government cracked down on online gambling, but the parameters for what is acceptable versus what is illegal are still blurry. Gambling enthusiasts in Iowa... Read more...

In New Zealand, poker is out, online gambling is in

31 January 2012 - People in Northland, New Zealand, used to enjoy playing poker, however the game's popularity has gone down recently with online gambling increasing instead, the Northern Advocate reports. T... Read more...

The British are coming - again

31 January 2012 - With the possibility of online gambling being legalized in the U.S. still in up in the air, more British companies are stepping forward to try and make their mark stateside should a positive... Read more...

Microgaming lands deal with popular comic book publisher

30 January 2012 - According to online casino development company Microgaming, the most profitable trend for online casinos in 2012 will be branded slots, CasinoAdvisor.com reports. This means companies should... Read more...

Farmville profits may push legalizing online gambling in the U.S.

26 January 2012 - Most people who have a Facebook account know about Farmville. Whether they play it or just see updates about what friends have "purchased" on their news feed, the game seems to be ... Read more...

States see dollar signs and want online gambling legalized

25 January 2012 - With the Justice Department's decision to reevaluate the Wire Act almost a month old, more states across America continue to debate whether legalizing online gambling can make a difference f... Read more...

Gaming firms coming forward with intent to get into potential U.S. market

24 January 2012 - With the possibility of online gambling being legalized in the U.S. many online gaming companies are getting prepared to cash in on the market should the law pass, ProactiveInvestors.com rep... Read more...

Connecticut looking into online gambling

23 January 2012 - Connecticut recently decided to join the online gambling bandwagon in an attempt to boost in-state revenues, The Stamford Times reports. Connecticut joined other New England states like Mai... Read more...

Top 5 online slot games of 2011

20 January 2012 - The last year was quite impressive for online casinos and although the market continues to grow, some online slot games stood out above the rest. CasinoAdvisor.com recently broke down what i... Read more...

SOPA could create problems with online gambling in the states

18 January 2012 - Today is the official day of protest by online companies who could be affected by the proposed U.S. Federal Government's, Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA). Although online casinos aren't direct... Read more...

Online gambling on the rise in Australia

17 January 2012 - With online gambling becoming more acceptable throughout the world, more people are taking part in this recreational activity than ever before, The Sydney Morning Herald reports. A recent s... Read more...

Mass. next in line to start online gambling

16 January 2012 - Massachusetts may be the next state to jump on the online gambling bandwagon, The Boston Globe reports. State treasurer Steve Grossman is currently putting together a task force to weigh the... Read more...