October 20th, 2009 | Online Bingo
With online bingo, all you need is a valid credit card and you can register. It is therefore difficult to tell a player is underage.
Online sites require gambling licenses and must operate under strict guidelines as defined by the country where the license is issued. They have a responsibility to ensure that none of their players are under age and risk losing their license if they do not comply with this condition. Therefore, online sites take the prevention of underage gambling very seriously.
When registering, you are asked for your name, date and place of birth, personal residence address, telephone number and email address. This information then undergoes a series of verification checks including identity, financial checks and residence. Most minors would fall at these initial hurdles.
However, if a child manages to slip through the net with its parents’ credit card and incur severe gambling debts then all is not completely lost. As long as the parent can prove that the card was used without their authorization, consent and knowledge then the parent is not liable for the debts.
Remember also that in registering with an online bingo site the child is entering into a legal agreement with the site. As such the agreement is invalid on the grounds that one of the parties is underage.
Finally, if the minor has a winning streak then they would have difficulty claiming any cash prizes. They tend to be either credited to your bank account or you need identification before claiming.
October 16th, 2009 | Online Gambling
There are several online gambling sites, some of which include the prominent websites of Ladbrokes and William Hill. Contrary to popular belief, the results of hockey, baseball, basketball and the like are not the only events that avid online gamblers bet on.
For instance, fans of popular book series can predict the plot and twists at WagerWeb.com. One topic that received high amount of wagers was the question, who will die in the ‘Harry Potter’ series? In addition, if a title of a book has not been announced yet, bettors can discuss their opinions and may put a bet on their hypotheses.
If the bookworms have their avenue for betting, the music lovers have Bodog.co.uk. Bettors can bet whether a certain band will release an album or predict odds that certain artists will not win awards. In addition, celebrity gossipers can also gamble on entertaining topics concerning their favourite celebrities. For example, they can lay down money on the outcome of the friendship of Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan or they can bet on which star will grab the lead role in a sci-fi film – Megan Fox or Angelina Jolie?
Reality shows are not far behind when it comes to online discussions and betting. Many people are happy when they predict who the winner will be in ‘Big Brother’, ‘Project Runway’, ‘American Idol’ and the like. They claim that though they were not chosen to be participants in the reality shows per se, they can still somehow be “part of it” by wagering on the contestants.
Indeed, any issue, idea or person can be bet on at various websites. The Internet definitely serves as a channel for gamblers to expand the topics that they wager money on.
October 15th, 2009 | Blackjack, Online Casino, Online Gambling
Being a gambler requires money to bet; but to qualify as a topnotch gambler one must be able to contribute to the gambling industry by pioneering a technique or by gaining a profit that is much bigger than the amount bet.
Here are three distinguished casino high rollers:
Stanford Wong, also known as John Ferguson, is believed to be the Godfather of Blackjack, as he supposedly wrote ’Professional Blackjack’. The extent of his notability is unquestionable, especially because his surname has been adapted as a method used in blackjack. The term “wonging” was most evident in the 1980s where players only wagered their own cash when the count was in their favour. The strategy is simply to first observe the play of cards before betting.
Next is Mike Aponte, who won the World Series of Blackjack in 2004. He was a former member of the MIT Blackjack Team, which is comprised of students who have won millions in casinos around the world.
Dave Stann is also famous because of his image as the “bad boy of Blackjack”—he loves to use “psychological warfare” when playing a blackjack table. However, before venturing into the game, he was an actor in Hollywood. He certainly was not playing a role when he won second place in the World Series of Blackjack.
These are some of the superstars in the gambling industry. Gamblers, whether they are players who exclusivly play at online casinos or players who faithfully play in land-based casinos, definitely aim to achieve what these icons have.
October 12th, 2009 | Bingo Hints and Tips, Online Bingo, Online Gambling
If you are interested in free online bingo sites or playing online bingo on a budget then you would have probably heard of Cheeky Bingo. This was one of the first online bingo sites offering free bingo and today is one of the largest.
They have six free bingo rooms and a number of other rooms where it costs between 1p and 10p to play. In all rooms, including the free ones, you are playing for real guaranteed jackpot prizes of various sizes.
With a 1p stake you can participate in a game with an opportunity to win a £50 prize. The larger jackpots are also available when you play 90 and 75 ball progressive games, where the jackpot is rolled over to the next game if there are no winners.
There is a £5,000 guaranteed jackpot prize game at 8pm every Friday night in their cash crazy room. This is not a free game but cost of a ticket is only 50p. This is a pre-purchase game, so you can purchase the cards in advance and they will be entered into the game and played even if you are not logged on.
The online site offers competitive registration bonuses including a 200% cash match bonus on the first deposit and a 50% cash match bonus on all subsequent deposits.
Bear in mind that in order to participate in the chat games and have an opportunity to win the progressive jackpot you will need to make a deposit. Therefore it’s worth depositing some cash on registration.
October 9th, 2009 | Bingo Hints and Tips, Online Bingo
A progressive jackpot is a cash prize that grows usually from ticket sales for bingo games. This jackpot runs in tandem with the normal bingo games.
The rules for winning the prize will depend on the game played. A typical way of winning a progressive jackpot is to get a full house before a predetermined number of balls have been called. If you get a full house but not before the predetermined number of balls, you will win the normal bingo game prize but not the progressive jackpot.
If there are no winners the jackpot is carried over to the next game until the prize is won. In some online bingo games, there is no upper limit to the size of the jackpot, which is what makes it so attractive. Most progressive jackpots give players an opportunity to win more money than they would in a normal bingo game.
The rules for a progressive jackpot can be complicated so ensure you are familiar with them before playing. In particular, pay attention to the criteria for winning the prize. It is worth bearing in mind that the chances of winning will be reduced with a smaller number of calls won and therefore the jackpot will be much bigger.
For example, a jackpot will be paid out more frequently on a game where you need a full house within 35 calls compared to one where you need 30 calls. However, the jackpot on the one where you need 30 calls is likely to be larger.
October 5th, 2009 | Casino Hints and Tips, Online Casino, Online Poker, Online Slot Machines
Since there are numerous online casinos to choose from, it must be difficult for a gambler to pick the best place to put down a bet. Here are practical tips that you must follow when entering a casino website.
• Learn the rules implemented in the site. Make sure you are comfortable with the fee that it charges.
• Verify if it has efficient customer support. Do not be scared to inquire by calling the toll free number. This will help you decide whether the casino is credible or not.
• Research the reviews and testimonials of online gamblers.
• Look at the casino bonuses offered, but beware that for big amounts of bonuses some websites may require a big deposit first.
• Understand the restrictions when you avail certain features.
• Read the rules and regulations implemented for each game.
• Check the seal and license of the website.
• Determine the terms in payouts and withdrawals.
• Find out if the site uses the latest graphics, sound effects, and computer software.
• Confirm the security measures when it comes to your personal and banking details.
In general, a player must be decisive enough to know which online casino will offer good service—thrilling and exciting games, big jackpots and prizes, and a credible reputation because of the security, fairness and legality of the site.
Even though this technology brings the magic of Las Vegas, do not be lured with the big and luxurious deals that many online casino websites advertise. Do your research first; after all, you have to ascertain which company deserves your investment.
October 2nd, 2009 | Bingo Hints and Tips, Online Bingo
Probably one of the best known online newspaper bingo sites is Sun Bingo. The site offers three variations of bingo game, 75 ball, 80 ball and 90 ball bingo. They also offer eight free bingo games every Tuesday and Instant Wingo, a speed version of the 75 ball game. As a registration bonus they offer a 100% cash match on the first deposit up to £100.
Mirror bingo offers 75 and 90 ball bingo games. Ticket costs vary from £0.05 to £1 maximum and the maximum ticket purchase per game is 24. Mirror bingo also offers free bingo games as well as 15% cashback days on instant win games every Tuesday.
The more recently launched online site is Mail Bingo which hosts 90 ball bingo games only. On registration new members receive £1 to use on bingo games and a 100% deposit cash match up to £125.
News of the World bingo offers 75 ball, 80 ball and 90 ball games on its website. On registration they offer a 100% cash match bonus up to £100. Special promotions include a Saturday night game (from 6pm till midnight) with five guaranteed £1,000 cash prizes to give away.
At People bingo, new members get a 200% cash match bonus up to £100. Once this has been spent, they will match any subsequent deposits made with 50% free up to a limit of £50. On this website you can also play free bingo with the opportunity to win cash prizes.
September 30th, 2009 | Bingo Hints and Tips, Online Bingo
Bingo was introduced to the UK by Eric Morley, the man who also presided over the Miss World Pageant. He was helped by the Gambling Act of 1968 which allowed bingo to be played in members cubs previously used as dance halls.
Many of these halls, together with cinemas and theatres, were closing down due to a fall in attendance. This fall was due to the increased popularity of television. Morley recognized that bingo could be introduced as an alternative pastime that would make use of these buildings and generate profit.
Morley’s company, Mecca, opened some of the first bingo halls in the UK which were very well furnished establishments. Players would dress up to visit the bingo halls as it was considered to be a social evening out. To make it more entertaining, the numbers were also given nicknames such as ‘unlucky for some’ 13 and ‘legs’ 11.
The introduction of Random Number Generating (RNG) machines replaced the original machines that drew the numbers. This made the games look more professional and hard to fix.
In 1986, Bingo was given a boost when national games were first introduced. This meant that players in clubs across the UK could participate in nationwide games with much large payouts.
Online bingo was first introduced in 2003 and soon after was modified so that players could communicate via chat rooms. The UK has the fastest growing online bingo market, and is no longer the preserve of the elderly, with 90% of online players under the age of 50.
September 29th, 2009 | Casino Hints and Tips, Online Casino, Online Poker
What makes an online casino game good? What is best for a gambling fan like me? These are just some of the questions you may ask if you start playing online casino with no game in mind. With thousands of online casinos and a wide variety of games to choose from, it’s not going to be an easy task for you to pick one, especially if you’re a versatile gambler.
What’s best is actually subjective. But if you really can’t decide, think about this: it’s good to take part in an online casino game with the lowest house edge or those that are advantageous to players. ‘Good’ is the right term, because at the end of the day, it still depends on your taste or the excitement you feel while playing a certain game.
One of the games with high-stakes betting is none other than online poker. Players are competing against each other, so this in itself eliminates the house advantage already. Just learn to play the game properly.
Video poker is another game that has a small house edge as long as you’re skilled enough to make the right decision.
Play online Pai Gow and you can be the banker during the game. A 5% commission is given to the house but you can win the bet of any player you beat.
In the Don’t Pass and Don’t Come Craps game, you can lower the house edge to .59% by laying double odds.
These games can be to your advantage, but none of them can guarantee you a winning time. You can practise or play a lot to improve your skills, but the most important thing you have to remember is to have fun because gambling is never about money.
September 27th, 2009 | Blackjack, Online Casino, Online Gambling
Serving two million customers in 140 different countries, without a doubt Bet365 is one of the world’s leading online gambling sources. Apart from the wide range of services it offers from sports betting to online casinos, Bet365 also delivers an outstanding online gambling experience, thanks to the promotions or casino extras the establishment has initiated.
One of the current promotions is Slots Club. It is a venue for slots players to avail special offers and win cash prizes. Slots players are simply required to play their favourite slots games at a certain period and the points earned will lead to a prize.
For roulette enthusiasts, $10,000 is at stake at Spinner Winner. Roulette players have to play any of the roulette games to win one of the 200 great prizes being offered.
The regular Blackjack Bonanza competition also offers 200 great prizes. A point is given to a bet of £10. The more points you earn, the greater the chance you have of winning.
Bet365 also gives an opening bonus. For the first deposit, an amount that can reach as high as $200 will be given for you to play the online casino’s 130 games with more money. If you’re lucky, you can also avail a 20% bonus, reaching up to $300, if you can deposit a minimum of $50 into your account at certain hours as part of the Champions League Special. And if you have enough tickets, you may just win one of the great prizes with Tickets Please. Tickets are awarded to players waging $1000.
These and other future promotions await members at Bet365. Join now and be part of this exciting gambling experience.