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Arcade games were a hit in the 80’s especially amongst teenagers. Arcade halls would be packed with teenagers gathered around theses machines playing popular games like Donkey Kong, Mario Bros., Gunsmoke, Pac-Man, Checkmate, and Space Invaders.
With the birth of online casinos, arcade games could now be played in the comfort of one’s home without the hassle of traveling all the way to the arcade halls. Microgaming casinos are so far the best online casinos on the internet since Microgaming is the leading gaming software provider for the online gaming industry.
Microgaming’s Keno is a much sought after arcade game in online casinos. The minimum bet is $1.00 and the maximum is $10.00. The highest payout in a Microgaming Keno game is between $10,000 - $100,000.
You will find 1-80 numbers marked on the board and you can pick between 1-15 numbers of your choice. The minimum numbers you can select is 2 and the maximum 10. Once you’ve selected the numbers, click on the + and – icons to place your bet. If you only want to play one round, click Play One but if you want to play 5 rounds, click Play Five. After clicking the choice of rounds, 20 numbers will be drawn. If the numbers you’ve selected appear in the 20 numbers that have been drawn, you’re a winner.
If you pick 13 numbers and win, you will get a 96.54% payout which is the highest payout percentage given compared to the other numbers from 1 to 15. The following is the payout percentage of the numbers 1-15 if one wins. As you can see, Pick 13 has the highest payout compared to the other numbers.

• Pick 1: 75.00%
• Pick 2: 92.09%
• Pick 3: 93.04%
• Pick 4: 93.79%
• Pick 5: 93.87%
• Pick 6: 93.79%
• Pick 7: 96.35%
• Pick 8: 92.90%
• Pick 9: 92.86%
• Pick 10: 94.54%
• Pick 11: 93.10%
• Pick 12: 94.22%
• Pick 13: 96.54%
• Pick 14: 95.42%
• Pick 15: 95.19%
You can be assured that when you play Microgaming’s Keno that you will experience a secure gaming experience. All Microgaming casino’s are monitored and approved by eCogra and are licensed so that players do not get cheated while playing and be deprived of any of their winnings.

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ISLE OF MAN — (PRESS RELEASE) — It’s slot-tastic this month as Microgaming launches a slick hot slot with zero paylines, a fun-filled fishing vacation slot and a ‘pub fruity’ style slot that’ll sort the men from the mice.

Guaranteed to fire up your senses with the hot hot hot themed slot with NO paylines, BURNING DESIRE….

Microgaming casino has introduced an exciting new concept in slot-playing game style. A 5 reel slot that has no Paylines and instead offers up to 243 ways to win!

BURNING DESIRE is an innovative new slot that presents a more exciting way to play, where instead of being constrained by the number of pay-lines, the player can generate more winning opportunities - up to 243 of them. ‘Way Wins’ means that all symbols act as adjacent scatters and any adjacent symbol combination then offers a win.

Burning Desire is the first Internet slot to incorporate this radical new, player-friendly development, and it features Wilds, Scatters, Multipliers and Free Spins with achievable wins of 30 000 coins in the base game or up to 90 000 coins in Free Spins.

3, 4 or 5 bright gold coins will activate 15 Free Spins with re-triggers possible within those spins, trebling wins and providing hours of red hot gaming fun. The Burning Desire logo is Wild, with huge potential for ramping up winnings by forming rewarding combinations using the revolutionary Way Wins game rules.

The betting range will suit any pocket, running from 0.01 to 1.00, with a maximum bet of 250.00 to really open up the way!

Think you’re the big cheese? Then Microgaming’s interactive TRACK AND FIELDMOUSE slot will get your whiskers twitching…

TRACK AND FIELDMOUSE is a new British ‘pub fruity’ style slot that puts an athletic mouse on the trail of free spins, multipliers and generous cash awards, giving the player all the traditional interactive assists such as holds, various types of nudges and shifta moves that enable skill to boost good fortune.

The three reel, 1 pay-line format has three, instead of the usual one, paytables that enable the player to win Gold, Silver or Bronze level winning spins ranging from 1 to 50 on 6 different reel symbols and a feature screen. In the feature game, the top set of reels has 5 win lines, the bottom reels only 1.

The trail has various positions rich in cash and other rewards, but some drawbacks for the unlucky too, all adding to the thrill factor. Trail symbols feature our ace fieldmouse, along with victory torches, honor medals, winged shoes, a 500x Jackpot logo that can deliver up to 5 000.00….and at the lowest level even a nourishing chunk of cheese!

The ‘pub fruit machine’ style 3 reel 1 pay-line game has found favour with players who enjoy the challenge of an interactive play where skill is a real element in achieving the best results and TRACK AND FIELDMOUSE players can play with a wager range from 0.10 to 10.00.
This game is really easy to use and provides fantastic entertainment through a wide range of fast-paced elements enhanced by sharp, amusing graphics and unique sound effects.

Napsacks, rods and bait at the ready, it’s time to go BEARLY FISHING…

Microgaming’s latest standard slot, the 5 reel, 25 pay-line BEARLY FISHING is as much fun as going on your favourite vacation, depicting the salmon run on crystal clear rapids and comical bears desperately trying to catch them!

The fun filled theme in this game is carried by brilliant graphics redolent with shady forests, foaming rapids and amiable bears in a comical nature-based presentation that features Wilds, Scatters and a Free Spins second screen, with multipliers of up to 6x depending on how good the player is at hitting the right fishing spots!

Players will want to see the big bear across the reels as the Wild symbol, helping to build winning combinations by substituting for other symbols and the fishing basket icon which acts as the Scatter to deliver the Free Spins to lucky players. Select 1 out of 3 fishing spots and the number of flying salmon caught by Baby Bear will determine the up to 6x multiplier in the 15 Free Spins, with re-triggers as a definite possibility.

Players can hook 12 000.00 in the base game, and a whopping 72 000.00 on Free Spins, with a slew of other winning payouts possible in between. The betting range runs from as little as a 0.01 to 0.10 a line, with a maximum bet of 50.00; this game will provide hours of enjoyable slot action and the chance to score significant rewards whilst having a heap of fun.

Giving the player an added chance to double or even quadruple winnings is the popular Microgaming Gamble feature, where the right prediction on color and suit can substantially enhance the player’s bottom line.

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COLLINGWOOD, Ontario — (PRESS RELEASE) — With the UIGEA, and the closure of Microgaming casinos, players from the United States are finding it incredibly difficult when seeking out US friendly casinos and payment options. Because of this, a number of online casinos have adopted the eCheck payment system, which is in itself one of the easiest methods for USA players to deposit and from their casino player account.

Echeck casinos are not just limited to the American slots player either, as many of the Canadian banks recognize and process these payments as well. Not all online casinos support the use of instant checks, however a number of them do. Below is a quick list of the leading US approved online casinos that are accepting and processing instant checks from American players. The eCheck casinos listed below support over 80 slot machines; online table games and provide a Mac compatible software for their American players.

Cherry Red Casino - This casino was launched during the later part of 2008 and became an instant hit with slot players. Not only do they accept eChecks from US players but they feature their own unique and highly creative slot machine called the “Cherry Red”. With a classy and stylish appeal the casino has quickly become one of the favourites for US players. Their lobby is simple to navigate and every game features a player support area. The casino is currently providing players with a 100% signup bonus up to $777 plus a unique player rewards for VIP members.

Rushmore Casino - Rushmore Casino is one of the older more established US casinos and provides a full VIP program for high rollers. Players will find this casino to offer table games with higher than normal table limits and all of the graphics are above grade. Rushmore is the flagship site owned by Isagro Holdings Limited. They accept all US players and have no problems processing US eChecks or US credit cards, including American Express. Online players will find an assortment of slot machines, ranging from 5 reel bonus video round slots to the classic one armed bandits.

Slots Oasis - Slots Oasis is the newest casino to hit the scene, is geared towards the slots player with a $4,000 signup bonus. Packed with lightening fast games, fully animated bonus rounds and all the bells and whistles you would expect, this online casino is a perfect match for avid slots players. The Slots Oasis group accepts all US players and eChecks and utilizes the RTG gaming platform. Customer service is their top priority and in addition to receiving weekly bonuses, you can expect nothing short of excellence when dealing with their VIP staff.

If you would like more information on which online casinos accept us players you can visit Slotsgeek.com. Slotsgeek.com is an online resource guide to playing slots and provides detailed reviews of more than 400 slot machines available online. The group was recently awarded the eCogra seal of approval and provides a number of articles relating to slots tips, strategy and other related information. Players will also find a wide variety of casino reviews for such sites as Bodog Casino,SuperSlots Casino, SlotsVille Casino, and Intertops as well as the three listed above.

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With Carnival parades lining streets throughout Europe, masked dancers showing off their glamorous decorated in feathers, sequins, glitter and little else, the online Europa Casino is offering its members a special offer to celebrate this extravagant festival. From 5th - 7th February, every member at Europa Casino will be eligible for a special bonus offer.

Every Europa Casino member that makes a deposit on the first day of the Carnival promotion will receive a special casino bonus in addition to the weekend promotion that will be running. The first deposit made on each day of the promotion will yield a surprise offer for every member. Members simply need to make a deposit then contact the Support Team at Europa Casino to discover what their exclusive gift is.

“This promotion has been meticulously designed to optimise our member’s winnings” stated Europa Casino manager Marius Valentin. “The start of 2009 has been a very successful time for our members, with one lucky player scooping a massive €550,350 on our slot machine Football Rules, just one day after joining our online casino!”

Marius went on to say “We hope to see more big casino winners from our Carnival promotion, after all, the more a member deposits, the more free money they will have to play with!”

On top of the weekly offers and promotions at Europa Casino, a live weekly Slots tournament runs every Wednesday. This live tournament allows members to compete against each other whilst playing on any of the 54 online slot machines at the casino. EuropaCasino.com works together with Elite Challenge, the specialists in live online tournaments and free bonus money is up for grabs to the top 20 players.

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An article this week by Eli Lehrer in The American Spectator forecasts a rough road ahead for the U.S. as the time comes nigh when European Union trade emissaries speak visit Washington D.C. later this month and speak with the U.S. Department of Justice and Congress itself. No doubt posing some tough questions regarding the UIGEA and the U.S. stance on internet betting as a whole, the EU delegation could very well incite cause for trade restrictions if the U.S. continues its bullying approach toward international trading.

Leher’s article offers a strong breakdown regarding the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, including its many shortcomings, the implications of enforcing it, not to mention the imminent difficulties - some would say impossibilities - of getting the UIGEA enforced to begin with. Leher also cited two other pieces of vaguely enforceable legislation apparently designed to regulate casino gambling and sports betting - the 1961 Wire Act and 1992 Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act.

A common theme in all three pieces of legislation is something which Leher says is of major concern for the EU delegation. Anyone who is familiar with the UIGEA will know it is characterized by carve outs for horse racing, fantasy football and lotteries. It’s also no surprise that the UIGEA was heavily endorsed by the National Football League, although the bills proponents claim it was passed for moral reasons…err, American family values. It is precisely these carve outs which stand as the crutch for an international dispute.

In other words, the international community at large wants to know how the U.S. can be a member of the World Trade Organization, yet close off business to foreign betting operators, which the U.S. itself permits within its own borders. And to further add fuel to the fire, the U.S. Department of Justice continues discriminatorily persecuting foreign online gambling companies in other WTO member States.

But just when you though the U.S. can get away with anything it wants to, the European Union has begun creating a formal Trade Barriers Regulation complaint against the U.S. government specifically in regards to online gambling. The questions already presented to the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office, Susan Schwab (which she defensively dismissed), resembled more of a legal brief than an inquiry. Although it is not certain how far the EU is willing to make a case against the U.S. in front of the international community, the fact of the matter is that the UIGEA is not sitting right with many people.

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Apparently, online slots are predicted to become the next best thing to white bread. My only question is since when were slots given this grandiose title? I thought slots already were the next best thing to white…err, wheat bread (Believe me, not only is it better for you, it tastes better too!).

On that note, what I really want to see is a study showing that online slots are actually good for your health…maybe even getting a classification as health food! Entertainment is a great diversion for treating stress, so why not right?

Okay, but where am I going with all this you ask? According to the UK gambling group, Vernons, which was recently acquired by Sportech plc, slots make up the largest portion of online casino gambling revenue in the tightly regulated UK online gambling industry. Although their report is specific to their own operations, statistical findings like these generally dictate trends in the overall landscape of any industry.

Vernons claims they have seen a tenfold rise in slots players at their online casino in the last six months, translating into some pretty hefty progressive slots jackpots. Vernons’ “Clover Rollover” has been increasing by 1000 per day, accumulating over 1,000 in the last month alone. The current jackpot is worth 1,260, which is bound to grow even faster and larger with more players taking note.

While Vernons stats primarily speak for themselves, several other UK online casinos are showing just as impressive numbers. 32Red and Roxy Palace continue to lead the pack of top Microgaming online casinos, while Virgin Casino shines for Wager Works, Golden Palace for Playtech and InterCasino for Cryptologic software.

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If you thought that in order to win an online slots tournament you need to be a seasoned pro, think again. The results of the recent All Slots Casino $100,000 slots tournament certainly attest otherwise. As published in the Jackpot Factory’s recent press release, All Slots handed out nearly $80,000 in tournament winnings to new players, including the $50,000 grand prize jackpot to a new player from Norway.

The lucky Norwegian goes by the screen name of Per Magnus S, and had only won a free ticket to the online casino tournament just the week prior. Per Magnus racked in over 71,000 points to take home the prize, with second place coming in just 2,000 points behind. That player was Sheila P. (presumably from the U.S.) and was crowned with $10,000 in cash for her exploits on the one-armed bandits.

Taking home almost 80% of the total pot, the $100K All Slots tournament was reminiscent of the first ever European WSOP championship, in which the average age at the final table was just twenty-four years, and the winner being none other than nineteen year old Annette Obrestad. That’s not to say the All Slots winners were young in age, but were simply new to the scene. All Slots VP of Player Affairs, David Brickman, went so far to say he wouldn’t be surprised if the next $100K tournament will be known as the “tournament of new players”.

All in all, 300 cash prizes were handed out to the top online finishers. Participation was record-breaking, with over 1,780 players competing for the top prize. All Slots Casino has not announced the date of their next $100K tournament, but is keeping players busy with a host of other freerolls as seen on the tournament schedule page of the All Slots website.

For all you players who’ve never participated in an online casino slots tournament, keep in mind that luck still plays a large part in whether you win or not. Combined with a steadfast devotion to get in as many spins as you can (and a hefty bankroll, if need be), you can stand a good shot at making turning your expenses into an investment that pays off in cash.

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In a closely watched case that could have significant consequences for the online gaming industry, a King County judge on Thursday upheld a Washington state statute that outlaws Internet gambling. But Lee Rousso, the attorney who brought the case seeking to have the law overturned, has vowed to continue the fight. He promised an appeal saying he will take his case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary.

The 2006 statute at the heart of the case was an amendment to the 1973 Washington Gambling Act, which had previously only banned the “receipt or transmission of gambling information” through such means as the radio, phone and telegraph. The amendment broadened the law to include the
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Rousso, the Washington State Director of the Poker Players Alliance, filed a lawsuit on July 1, 2007, seeking to have the amendment declared unconstitutional. Rousso contended that the new law discriminated against interstate businesses and, thus, violated the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. He argued that the law was enacted to benefit the state’s brick-and-mortar casinos and card rooms, at the expense of Internet gambling companies, noting that the law arose from a bill sponsored by Sen. Margarita Prentice, D-Renton, whose district contains the benefited casinos and card rooms. State Assistant Attorney General Bruce Marvin countered that Congress gave to the states primary authority over their own criminal laws and that Washington’s law bans online gambling regardless of whether a company operates in or out of state.

On May 16, 2008, State Court Judge Mary Roberts dismissed Rousso’s complaint, finding that Rousso had not proven that the state law unfairly protected gaming interests inside the state at the expense of interests outside the state. She also stated that the state’s historically strict prohibition on gambling influenced her ruling. However, Rousso countered that the law was hypocritical and blatantly discriminatory. “The state loves gambling, it’s a gigantic business. It’s just the state protecting its turf.”

Rousso, who earlier this year aborted his plans to run for governor of Washington, spoke after the ruling to his supporters gathered outside the courthouse and urged them to lobby politicians to change the law. He encouraged them “to continue to fight the good fight.” Rousso added: “We are going to win this battle. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but someday soon.”

Among those outside the Kent county courthouse supporting Rousso’s lawsuit were poker pros Andy Bloch and Barry Greenstein. Greenstein argued against the state ban, saying, “the politicians are dictating what you can do in the privacy of your own home. Makes it look like a pretty backward place.”

Washington state Gambling Commission spokeswoman Susan Arland disagrees. She said the law is meant to protect the public from the risk of playing on unregulated sites. “You don’t know who’s behind that screen. You don’t know if the games are fair or honest. You don’t know if you get paid your winnings.”

Supporters of online poker see it differently. As the bright red t-shirts they wore at the post-decision courthouse rally stated, “Poker is not a crime.”

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The latest online gambling operator to add skill games to their portfolio (specifically, the GameAccount suite of online skill games), is none other than the ubiquitous Stan James. The bookmaker announced a multi-year deal that will give online gamblers access to GameAccount’s popular Gim Rummy, Backgammon and Blackjack games through a Stan James online betting account.

Now offering multi-table tournament action and a complete software upgrade with new navigation enhancements, the GameAccount platform has become a favorite with leading European and UK facing sportsbooks and all-in-one betting sites offering everything from online casino games and poker to sports betting and obviously, skill games.

In other UK gambling news, the UK Gambling Commission’s most honorable Director, Andrew Lyman, has announced he will be stepping down from his position so as to pursue more other interests in the online gambling sector. What this amounts to is a senior executive role with the Association of British Bookmakers - a role which Lyman will no doubt transition into very nicely.

Having been more heavily involved in the regulatory and licensing aspects of the gambling sector, which is what you would certainly expect from the Director of one of the busiest gambling commissions in the world, Lyman said he is looking forward to being part of a group that has more “commercial” interests. I suppose it would be safe to say that also translates into making more money. Smart man, if you ask me.

Before shipping out, Lyman will spend his remaining time on internal project work (whatever that means). All I know is that it’s different than his normal duties as Director, although I can’t help but wonder if it entails making coffee and manning the water cooler. All jokes aside, the UK Gambling Commission’s Chief Executive, Jenny Williams, said the Commission is sorry to see Lyman go, but is relieved with the knowledge that he will continue working in the gambling industry and further helping to promote responsible gambling practices amongst casinos and bookmakers from the other side.

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