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September 21, 2007
The federal government has criticized the NSW government for giving permission to pubs to feature keno, saying that it will only cause gambling addiction in return for the keno profit.Federal leader Mr. Kevin Rudd commented that even though he is concerned that the states are putting a lot of their hopes in gaming profits, they have no other choice for the time being. Rudd said that he will not oppose NSW government’s plan to modify the keno license. He added that the decision should remain with the state government and not the federal government.
Gaming and Racing Minister Graham West agreed to modify the keno license 2 years after ex-premier Bob Carr stated that he had no plans to allow pubs to offer keno. Keno is already being offered in clubs across the state and at the Star City Casino in Sydney.
Graham West commented that gambling addiction was a main issue regardless of what people played on. He added that the first thing that people should accept that gaming nowadays is really accessible. People have the option to play anywhere.
If it is not available in one establishment, they will simply look for another one that offers the game. West has vehemently denied that the government has allowed the keno plan in exchange for donations from the Labor Party from the hotel industry. He said that the government passed the keno plan because it was just following the commitment they have made in the 1998 plan of Tabcorp regarding the game.
Graham West said in a recent report made by the state government shows that male players aged between 18 years old and 24 years old and those who left school were most at risk of becoming gambling addicts. The government report would be utilized as the main basis for educational programs in schools to teach children about the dangers of gambling.
September 14, 2007
GameTech International Incorporated - a designer, developer and marketer of bingo equipment, systems and other gaming devices - announced that they have received an order to make and install their server-based wireless gambling platform in five places in the continent of Europe.The gambling system will be composed of the brand new GameTech Elite server based platform and Wi-Fi based applications. The brand new GameTech Elite system will manage gambling results and operate various gaming software. GameTech Mini, a gambling device will allow players to enjoy online bingo by connecting to five online casino sites to a common game and by also allowing players to play the usual games like Video Poker, Video keno and Video Reels.
GameTech expects the system to be put in place before G2E and will be studying the possibilities before broadening their applications for the rest of the year.
Under the GameTech name, the organization sells bingo related equipment and system. Under the Summit Gaming name, the company sells video lottery terminal, slots equipment and other gaming devices. GameTech International makes different wireless gambling applications and equipment aside from gambling software and slot games.
GameTech also serves customers from the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Norway, Philippines and the United Kingdom. The company was established in 1994 and maintains a headquarters in Reno, Nevada.
September 07, 2007
The Caribbean Lottery is debuting up to the minute electronic data multi-media screens to the eight gaming markets in which the company operates.The brand new multi-media screens will give players better access to gambling data like live game and validation results and market advertisements on different lottery games. The multi-media screens are placed near the lottery terminals at the place of sale next to the lottery operators.
The debut of the multi-media screens is almost ready and players will now be able to receive immediate results to games and other lottery details as they bought their tickets. Players will also now be able to see the results of their tickets when they present it for validation at the lottery retailers.
Caribbean Lottery does not intend to replace their keno screens with the electronic multi-media screens, which is currently place in some outlets in the Caribbean. The screens will be used as an information tool to give players all the knowledge and data that they need to make their gambling experience enjoyable.
The countries of Antigua, Anguilla, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Maarten and the United States Virgin Islands have all benefited from different Caribbean Lottery games like Power Ball, Caribbean Lotto, Pick Three, Pick Four, Lucky six, Keno and Instant tickets.
LILHCO is the lone multi-state currency lottery all over the world with casino games in U.S., Caribbean and Barbados dollars and is managed by Leeward Islands Lottery Holdings Company or LILHCO, which is a subsidiary company of GTECH Corporation, which offers different lottery systems.
August 22, 2007
Virtual casino is an extension of the land-based casino, except that you play casino games through the Internet. Some virtual casinos offer a single game while some others offer a wide choice of games. Virtual casinos also offer better house advantage for the games than land casinos.
There are around four hundred and fifty virtual casinos and gambling related sites on the Internet. These sites have many franchises, affiliates, subsidiaries, and co-sites. Virtual gambling market has an average turnover of $49 billion. Virtual casinos offer different games like three, five, or even 7-reel slots, table games like poker, baccarat, sic-bo, blackjack, roulette, keno, and sports betting too.
History
Internet Casinos, Inc. (ICI) is the world’s first virtual casino. It started functioning from August 18, 1995. This virtual casino operates from Turks and Caicos Islands to avoid United States governmental regulations. ICI offers around eighteen casino games and virtual access to the National Indian Lottery. Later, two more virtual casinos, Intertops casino and sports book and The Gaming Club set up business. Intertops casino and sports book has the reputation of launching the sports book even before Internet Casino, Inc.
Launching of another sports book, The Interactive Gaming & Communications Corp. (SBET), was in early 1996 at Antigua. This NASDAQ listed company accepts sports wagers and bettors through telephone calls on toll-free telephone via satellite. Sol Kerzner developed Atlantis, the first thematic virtual casino of Great Britain with a license from Isle of Man.
Most virtual casinos operate from Asian, European countries and Caribbean countries due to American gambling rules and regulations. Few European governments have their own gambling sites offering games in different languages to promote international traffic.
Advantages of Virtual Casinos
Virtual casinos offer real advantages over the land based casinos and are hence immensely popular among casino lovers. Some of the advantages are:
No Travel required: You need not travel to any famous casino city like Las Vegas or Atlantic City to play your favorite casino games. You can save on time, money, and related travel expenses while playing from virtual casinos.
No Specific time or place to play: The Internet erodes the time factor. You can play your virtual casino games according to your convenience from any corner of the world. You do not have to adhere to any specific casino timings too.
No botheration about weather or climate: You can play in any kind of weather at virtual casinos. You do not have to carry or wear garments to protect yourself from the inclement weather. You need not reschedule your plans of playing due to whimsical weather.
No Specific Dress Code: Most land casinos have a specific dress code. However, you do not need any dress code for playing at virtual casinos. You can dress as you please and be in the most casual clothes while playing your favorite game on virtual casinos.
All virtual casinos offer total reliability and reputability coupled with the highest degree of security and superb customer support.
August 22, 2007
Casino games involve fun, excitement and money. However, there are ways of getting the fun and excitement without paying any money - that is by playing online. Many online casinos allow people to play free casino games. You cannot expect this liberty with the traditional land-based casinos.
While playing free at online casinos, you can choose from a wide variety of games. Slot machines, roulette, blackjack, video keno, video poker, etc. are some of the popular online games. Advanced audio and image technology make these games fun and exciting to play.
What makes the online casinos different is that they are more flexible than their traditional versions. A gambler can bet huge money at an online casino and at the same time, he or she can play without putting any real money. Gamblers can make huge profits from various Internet games by jackpots and bonuses. One only needs to register online and play a game according to own choice.
While playing at an online casino, you do not need to worry about your accounts. The site will manage your accounts online using specific types of software. You will get guarantee of security if you choose the right kind of online casino. However, you do not need to think at all if you are playing free games at an online casino. You would find many such sites offering free games.
At online casinos, you will find games of different difficulty levels. The levels of thrill and excitement would differ from game to game. While some games would allow you bet money and try your luck, others will simply let you have some fun without putting in money. Such games could be of great use in working on your skills.
Free games are a huge draw for many gamblers, especially the beginners. The beginners can learn the trick of the trade without putting in the hard-earned cash. They can get into playing real money after developing a good understanding of the rules and strategies of the games.
It is not difficult to find out an online casino offering free games. Most casinos offer this option. At some online casinos, you will need to download software for playing free. Some sites on the other hand allow playing on instant online software like JAVA. Online casinos use various types of software to make the free games interactive and easily understandable.
Online casino games give a lot of fun and excitement. However, make sure that you logon to the right kind of a casino. Otherwise, there is the risk of losing money. Make sure that you do not pay any money or give your credit card number while playing free casino games. The casino should have live customer support and a state-of-the-art security system. Therefore, it is always important to do some research work before logging onto an online casino to play free games. Once you are at the site, go through the instructions properly and make sure that you understand the rules thoroughly. You should try to make the most of a free game by way of learning. It will enable you make good profits while playing real money.