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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Cryptologic Signs Deal With Virgin Games
29th September 2009
DUBLIN, Ireland - (PRESS RELEASE) - CryptoLogic Limited today consolidated its position as a leading global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software by signing a multi-year licensing deal with Virgin Games, part of the Virgin Group.
The agreement enables Virgin Games to provide at least 10 of CryptoLogic's top branded and non-branded online slot games to its customers. The games include comic book classics and innovative casual slots, with some games linked into the CryptoLogic jackpot network. These games will bring a new level of enjoyment and rich content to players, while giving them a chance to win a jackpot that has reached over £4 million, one of the online industry's largest prizes.
One game is already live on www.virgingames.com, with more scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2009 and further roll-outs planned in the first half of next year. The games will be deployed through Gaming Technology Solutions PLC, a CryptoLogic technology partner, on its GTS Edge platform.
The agreement is in line with CryptoLogic's build-once-license-often growth strategy and will generate recurring revenue based on a share of wagers placed by players.
Brian Hadfield, President and Chief Executive of CryptoLogic, said: "The deal with Virgin is another example of how CryptoLogic is building a solid platform for long-term growth by creating and licensing the industry's most exciting proprietary games to the world's marquee brands."
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, said: "CryptoLogic has a track record of delivering the industry's most compelling games while the Virgin brand is widely associated with fun and great value. Our agreement is sure to be a winning combination delivering unrivalled enjoyment and potential prizes to Virgin Games' players."
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DUBLIN, Ireland - (PRESS RELEASE) - CryptoLogic Limited today consolidated its position as a leading global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software by signing a multi-year licensing deal with Virgin Games, part of the Virgin Group.
The agreement enables Virgin Games to provide at least 10 of CryptoLogic's top branded and non-branded online slot games to its customers. The games include comic book classics and innovative casual slots, with some games linked into the CryptoLogic jackpot network. These games will bring a new level of enjoyment and rich content to players, while giving them a chance to win a jackpot that has reached over £4 million, one of the online industry's largest prizes.
One game is already live on www.virgingames.com, with more scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2009 and further roll-outs planned in the first half of next year. The games will be deployed through Gaming Technology Solutions PLC, a CryptoLogic technology partner, on its GTS Edge platform.
The agreement is in line with CryptoLogic's build-once-license-often growth strategy and will generate recurring revenue based on a share of wagers placed by players.
Brian Hadfield, President and Chief Executive of CryptoLogic, said: "The deal with Virgin is another example of how CryptoLogic is building a solid platform for long-term growth by creating and licensing the industry's most exciting proprietary games to the world's marquee brands."
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, said: "CryptoLogic has a track record of delivering the industry's most compelling games while the Virgin brand is widely associated with fun and great value. Our agreement is sure to be a winning combination delivering unrivalled enjoyment and potential prizes to Virgin Games' players."
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Playtech Releases Two More Marvelous Slots
29th September 2009
DOUGLAS, Isle of Man - Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software to the online and land-based gaming industry, is happy to announce the release of the first two of a long series of exciting new slots - "Iron Man" and "The Incredible Hulk". These are the first games in the Marvel Slots Series a thrilling new collection of dynamic slots based on Marvel's movies that are to be offered by Playtech in the coming months.
The new games are founded on the popular characters from the superhero block-busters. The sweeping mass market appeal and broad recognition of the Marvel brand, coupled with the advanced graphics and realistic audio that characterize all Playtech offerings ensure that "Iron Man" and "The Incredible Hulk" will expand our clients' player base and support their growth.
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DOUGLAS, Isle of Man - Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software to the online and land-based gaming industry, is happy to announce the release of the first two of a long series of exciting new slots - "Iron Man" and "The Incredible Hulk". These are the first games in the Marvel Slots Series a thrilling new collection of dynamic slots based on Marvel's movies that are to be offered by Playtech in the coming months.
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Shahar Sella, Head of Casino, states: "Following the overwhelming success of the Gladiator branded slots Playtech is delighted to enable our licensees to add these remarkably popular, well known brands to their games offering. We are confident that these slots, with their established mass market appeal will appeal to a large audience of new and existing players, supporting our licensees' acquisition and player retention efforts, by raising the profile of their games portfolio and further enhancing the gaming experience for the players."
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
PartyGaming News Media Update - September 2009
PartyGaming Friday reported a less-than-expected 6.5% fall in first-half earnings, hurt by the stronger dollar against the pound and fierce poker competition online, and said second-half trading so far has been in line with management's expectations.
Chief Executive Jim Ryan advised trading in the three weeks ended 18th August, which represents the peak holiday season in most of the group's core markets, has been "strong," inline with management's business expectations.
Mr Ryan said the company's three-year strategy is on track and that it remains "confident about the group's prospects and look forward to the rest of the year with confidence."
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization from continuing operations - the key figure watched by U.K. gaming analysts - fell 6.5% to $60.7 million in the first half to June 30, ahead of market expectations of $58.7 million. This compares with $64.9 million over the same period last year.
First-half net revenue dropped 21% to $201.3 million, inline with expectations, from $254.8 million a year earlier.
PartyGaming, the world's biggest listed-online gaming group by market capitalization, has been on the acquisition trail since its long-awaited settlement with U.S. authorities over its defunct gaming operations there in April.
Its first purchase was London-based bingo and casino operator Cashcade Ltd. for GBP95.9 million last month, and earlier this week it agreed to buy the bulk of WPT Enterprises Inc.'s operating assets for $12.3 million as well as 5% of the revenue generated by the assets.
Gibraltar-based PartyGaming didn't declare an interim dividend, in line with expectations, preferring to stock-pile money for "attractive consolidation opportunities." The U.K.-listed company hasn't paid a dividend since the U.S. government banned the online gaming industry in October 2006.
PartyGaming shares closed at 266 pence, valuing the company at GBP1.08 billion on the London Stock Exchange. The stock has risen 37% since January, fueled by its legal settlement with U.S. authorities and expansion plans.
PartyGaming's flagship brands are PartyCasino.com, PartyPoker.com, and is looking to ramp up its recent purchased brands, World Poker Tour and Foxy Bingo.
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Chief Executive Jim Ryan advised trading in the three weeks ended 18th August, which represents the peak holiday season in most of the group's core markets, has been "strong," inline with management's business expectations.
Mr Ryan said the company's three-year strategy is on track and that it remains "confident about the group's prospects and look forward to the rest of the year with confidence."
Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization from continuing operations - the key figure watched by U.K. gaming analysts - fell 6.5% to $60.7 million in the first half to June 30, ahead of market expectations of $58.7 million. This compares with $64.9 million over the same period last year.
First-half net revenue dropped 21% to $201.3 million, inline with expectations, from $254.8 million a year earlier.
PartyGaming, the world's biggest listed-online gaming group by market capitalization, has been on the acquisition trail since its long-awaited settlement with U.S. authorities over its defunct gaming operations there in April.
Its first purchase was London-based bingo and casino operator Cashcade Ltd. for GBP95.9 million last month, and earlier this week it agreed to buy the bulk of WPT Enterprises Inc.'s operating assets for $12.3 million as well as 5% of the revenue generated by the assets.
Gibraltar-based PartyGaming didn't declare an interim dividend, in line with expectations, preferring to stock-pile money for "attractive consolidation opportunities." The U.K.-listed company hasn't paid a dividend since the U.S. government banned the online gaming industry in October 2006.
PartyGaming shares closed at 266 pence, valuing the company at GBP1.08 billion on the London Stock Exchange. The stock has risen 37% since January, fueled by its legal settlement with U.S. authorities and expansion plans.
PartyGaming's flagship brands are PartyCasino.com, PartyPoker.com, and is looking to ramp up its recent purchased brands, World Poker Tour and Foxy Bingo.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Global Gaming News - Casino News Media - 29th September 2009
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Virgin Games inks deal with CryptoLogic; will get Marvel Entertainment themed slots
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Multi Currency Casino website portal launched by Media Man Australia network
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Crown Casino, Melbourne, keen to expand on igaming involvement
Poker Media - Network Ten, Australia to launch Poker Star reality TV
iGaming - iGB Affiliate Awards at London Affiliate Conference: 28th January 2010
Online casino - players prefer strong and known brands
News Corporation pushes along igaming business - Sky Vegas, Sky Bet, Sky Poker
Google - more igaming offerings said to follow Monopoly City Streets
Casino News Media "Online Casino of the Month", Virgin Casino may pose threat to PartyCasino.com crown in coming months
Casino legal - responsible websites ramp up cautions on online gambling
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France may be next to regulate online gambling
United States - World Poker Tour and World Series of Poker give PartyGaming, Harrah's Entertainment and 888 an edge over rivals
Ric Flair's Wooooooo! NC Educational Lottery ticket performing well
Hulk Hogan's The Hulkamania Experience slot well received by industry, Andre The Giant slot in land based and online casinos may be next, other pro wrestling legends interested to lend names to branded slot games
NextGen Gaming - PartyGaming deal on track
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Egyptian themed online slot games remain popular - Cleopatra, Cleopatra II, Tomb Raider, King Tuts Fortune
Gold Mega Jackpot - win a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
Marvel pushes forward with superhero branded slot game deal, despite Disney deal
Hollywood slot games - expect more brand to enter market; Sega, Sony, FremantleMedia
World Series of Poker Europe starts at Casino at the Empire, London
Titan Poker hosts European Championship of Online Poker V
PKR.com announce its own poker Oktoberfest promo
Celebrity poker tournaments still all the rage
American Gaming - South Carolina - judged reverses convictions of five poker players
UFC sports betting; PartyBets.com poised to challenge BetUS.com domination
Crown Casino, Melbourne, keen to expand on igaming involvement
Poker Media - Network Ten, Australia to launch Poker Star reality TV
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Online casino - players prefer strong and known brands
News Corporation pushes along igaming business - Sky Vegas, Sky Bet, Sky Poker
Google - more igaming offerings said to follow Monopoly City Streets
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
CryptoLogic Hooks Up With Virgin Games
Multi-year licensing deal provides at least 10 online casino games to top consumer brand
DUBLIN, IRELAND, Sep 28, 2009 -- CryptoLogic Limited today consolidated its position as a leading global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software by signing a multi-year licensing deal with Virgin Games, part of the Virgin Group.
The agreement enables Virgin Games to provide at least 10 of CryptoLogic's top branded and non-branded online slot games to its customers. The games include comic book classics and innovative casual slots, with some games linked into the CryptoLogic jackpot network. These games will bring a new level of enjoyment and rich content to players, while giving them a chance to win a jackpot that has reached over GBP 4 million, one of the online industry's largest prizes.
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The agreement is in line with CryptoLogic's build-once-license-often growth strategy and will generate recurring revenue based on a share of wagers placed by players.
Brian Hadfield, President and Chief Executive of CryptoLogic, said: "The deal with Virgin is another example of how CryptoLogic is building a solid platform for long-term growth by creating and licensing the industry's most exciting proprietary games to the world's marquee brands."
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, said: "CryptoLogic has a track record of delivering the industry's most compelling games while the Virgin brand is widely associated with fun and great value. Our agreement is sure to be a winning combination delivering unrivalled enjoyment and potential prizes to Virgin Games' players."
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DUBLIN, IRELAND, Sep 28, 2009 -- CryptoLogic Limited today consolidated its position as a leading global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software by signing a multi-year licensing deal with Virgin Games, part of the Virgin Group.
The agreement enables Virgin Games to provide at least 10 of CryptoLogic's top branded and non-branded online slot games to its customers. The games include comic book classics and innovative casual slots, with some games linked into the CryptoLogic jackpot network. These games will bring a new level of enjoyment and rich content to players, while giving them a chance to win a jackpot that has reached over GBP 4 million, one of the online industry's largest prizes.
One game is already live on www.virgingames.com, with more scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2009 and further roll-outs planned in the first half of next year. The games will be deployed through Gaming Technology Solutions PLC, a CryptoLogic technology partner, on its GTS Edge platform.
The agreement is in line with CryptoLogic's build-once-license-often growth strategy and will generate recurring revenue based on a share of wagers placed by players.
Brian Hadfield, President and Chief Executive of CryptoLogic, said: "The deal with Virgin is another example of how CryptoLogic is building a solid platform for long-term growth by creating and licensing the industry's most exciting proprietary games to the world's marquee brands."
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, said: "CryptoLogic has a track record of delivering the industry's most compelling games while the Virgin brand is widely associated with fun and great value. Our agreement is sure to be a winning combination delivering unrivalled enjoyment and potential prizes to Virgin Games' players."
About CryptoLogic(R) (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Limited is a leading public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. With more than 280 games, CryptoLogic has one of the most comprehensive casino suites on the Internet, with award-winning games featuring some of the world's most famous action and entertainment characters. The company's licensees include many top Internet gaming brands, including the "big four" international operators. CryptoLogic's leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the few companies with gaming software certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic(R) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of gaming software and services to blue-chip customers that offer their games to non-U.S. based players around the world. For information on WagerLogic, please visit www.wagerlogic.com.
CryptoLogic's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CRY, CXY), the NASDAQ Global Select Market (CRYP) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (CRP).
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
The company has something that no other gaming site has, and that's the chance to earn V-POINTS that can be swapped for loads of Virgin goodies including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles. Players can also win Virgin prizes in regular promotions as well as cash.
Virgin Games' offices are based in Guernsey and the U.K.
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Emilio Gomez Steps Down from Party Gaming Board of Directors, by Jessica Welman - 27th September 2009
PartyGaming lost a member of its Board of Directors last week, when Non-Executive Directors Emilio Gomez stepped down from his post for personal reasons. The official statement from PartyGaming announcing his resignation made no mention of a future replacement and noted a balance between Executive and Non-Executive members of the Board in the wake of Gomez’s departure.
Now that Gomez has moved on, the Board consists of seven members, including Chief Executive Officer Jim Ryan, Non-Executive Chairman Rod Perry, and Finance Director Martin Weigold. Gomez first began his tenure as one of the group’s Non-Executive Directors in December of 2007 and served as the representative for Party Gaming co-founder Anurag Dikshit.
In December of 2008, Dikshit became the first online gambling mogul to face legal action in a U.S. Court when he agreed to forfeit $300 million in earnings from the company after admitting to breaking laws related to the Wire Act in conjunction with Party Gaming. In exchange for the monetary settlement, Dikshit avoided jail time until at least December of 2010 and continues to reside in Gibraltar, where Party Gaming is based. Dikshit stepped down from the Board of Directors in 2006 to serve as the company’s Head of Research and Special Projects. There has been no announcement as of yet as to how Gomez’s departure will influence Dikshit’s influence on the Board. PartyGaming can be found on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol “PRTY.” It is the parent company of the popular online poker site PartyPoker.
Gomez’s resignation is just the latest in a long list of changes for PartyGaming this year. The company’s purchase of World Poker Tour Enterprises (WPTE) in August as well as numerous business-to-business ventures like the purchase of the online bingo company Cashcade and the launch of an Italian online poker site in tandem with Intralot have headlined a busy 2009 for PartyGaming. In its mid-year financial report, Ryan said the company would continue to pursue these profitable business-to-business deals and invest more time and effort in PartyCasino, its online casino business.
In the week following Gomez’s announcement, PRTY shares have seen a slight drop in value, falling from a high of $282 on September 23rd to a low of $263.80 towards the end of day on the 24th. At the close of the business day on Friday, shares were trading at $267.60. Despite the slight drop this week, PartyGaming stocks have been on a rise as a whole in 2009, increasing in value from $195 in January to a high of $283 in May to its current trading price of $267.60. (Credit: Poker News Daily)
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Now that Gomez has moved on, the Board consists of seven members, including Chief Executive Officer Jim Ryan, Non-Executive Chairman Rod Perry, and Finance Director Martin Weigold. Gomez first began his tenure as one of the group’s Non-Executive Directors in December of 2007 and served as the representative for Party Gaming co-founder Anurag Dikshit.
In December of 2008, Dikshit became the first online gambling mogul to face legal action in a U.S. Court when he agreed to forfeit $300 million in earnings from the company after admitting to breaking laws related to the Wire Act in conjunction with Party Gaming. In exchange for the monetary settlement, Dikshit avoided jail time until at least December of 2010 and continues to reside in Gibraltar, where Party Gaming is based. Dikshit stepped down from the Board of Directors in 2006 to serve as the company’s Head of Research and Special Projects. There has been no announcement as of yet as to how Gomez’s departure will influence Dikshit’s influence on the Board. PartyGaming can be found on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol “PRTY.” It is the parent company of the popular online poker site PartyPoker.
Gomez’s resignation is just the latest in a long list of changes for PartyGaming this year. The company’s purchase of World Poker Tour Enterprises (WPTE) in August as well as numerous business-to-business ventures like the purchase of the online bingo company Cashcade and the launch of an Italian online poker site in tandem with Intralot have headlined a busy 2009 for PartyGaming. In its mid-year financial report, Ryan said the company would continue to pursue these profitable business-to-business deals and invest more time and effort in PartyCasino, its online casino business.
In the week following Gomez’s announcement, PRTY shares have seen a slight drop in value, falling from a high of $282 on September 23rd to a low of $263.80 towards the end of day on the 24th. At the close of the business day on Friday, shares were trading at $267.60. Despite the slight drop this week, PartyGaming stocks have been on a rise as a whole in 2009, increasing in value from $195 in January to a high of $283 in May to its current trading price of $267.60. (Credit: Poker News Daily)
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Friday, September 25, 2009
France Set To Deliver Boost To U.K. Gambling - 23rd September 2009
PartyGaming Plc, William Hill Plc and 888 Holdings Plc, U.K. gambling companies facing a slowing market at home, may get a boost as neighboring France opens its online-betting market to foreign operators next year.
A bill that comes before the French parliament Oct. 7 would let foreign companies offer sports betting and poker, ending the monopolies of state lottery provider Groupe Francaise des Jeux and Pari Mutuel Urbain, which runs gambling on horseracing. All other online betting is currently banned.
“The size of the population and the appetite for gambling, and the group’s historically cautious approach to France make this a particularly exciting opportunity for us,” said Jim Ryan, chief executive officer of PartyGaming, the owner of the PartyPoker.com brand and the U.K.’s biggest online-gaming company by revenue. (Credit: Bloomberg) *full story
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A bill that comes before the French parliament Oct. 7 would let foreign companies offer sports betting and poker, ending the monopolies of state lottery provider Groupe Francaise des Jeux and Pari Mutuel Urbain, which runs gambling on horseracing. All other online betting is currently banned.
“The size of the population and the appetite for gambling, and the group’s historically cautious approach to France make this a particularly exciting opportunity for us,” said Jim Ryan, chief executive officer of PartyGaming, the owner of the PartyPoker.com brand and the U.K.’s biggest online-gaming company by revenue. (Credit: Bloomberg) *full story
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British remote gambling industry worth US$1.4 billion - Swiss Press
The Gambling Commission released the results of detailed research showing that the remote gambling market in the nation was worth US$1.4 billion last year. In compiling its figures, the regulator revealed that it took detailed statistics from a range of sources including gambling industry trade bodies, the Department for Culture, Media And Sport and Her Majesty’s Revenue And Customs.
In addition, it stated that a ‘substantial’ amount of information was taken from
regulatory returns that all licensed gambling operators must submit on either an annual or quarterly basis.
The Commission stated that the UK gambling industry had a turnover of over US$136
billion in 2006/07 with gross gambling yield at around us$ 16 billion, one-quarter of
which was generated by the National Lottery.
The regulator revealed that the number of remote gambling licenses issued in 2008 rose from 300 to 328 with the majority of these consisting of betting exchanges alongside pool and general betting. “The majority of gambling sites accessible to British citizens are regulated overseas,” read the Commission’s results.
“In many cases an operator is licensed by the Commission for remote betting but (for
fiscal and other operational reasons) its remote casino and poker operations are
licensed overseas. The main European overseas jurisdictions regulating remote gambling are Alderney, Gibraltar, the Isle of Man and Malta.”
The Commission stated that the UK remote betting, bingo and casino industry employed
7,800 people in the country last year and had 6.2 million active customer accounts with 4.9 million new player registrations. It reported that there were a total of 16 million customer accounts holding around us$ 416 million.
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In addition, it stated that a ‘substantial’ amount of information was taken from
regulatory returns that all licensed gambling operators must submit on either an annual or quarterly basis.
The Commission stated that the UK gambling industry had a turnover of over US$136
billion in 2006/07 with gross gambling yield at around us$ 16 billion, one-quarter of
which was generated by the National Lottery.
The regulator revealed that the number of remote gambling licenses issued in 2008 rose from 300 to 328 with the majority of these consisting of betting exchanges alongside pool and general betting. “The majority of gambling sites accessible to British citizens are regulated overseas,” read the Commission’s results.
“In many cases an operator is licensed by the Commission for remote betting but (for
fiscal and other operational reasons) its remote casino and poker operations are
licensed overseas. The main European overseas jurisdictions regulating remote gambling are Alderney, Gibraltar, the Isle of Man and Malta.”
The Commission stated that the UK remote betting, bingo and casino industry employed
7,800 people in the country last year and had 6.2 million active customer accounts with 4.9 million new player registrations. It reported that there were a total of 16 million customer accounts holding around us$ 416 million.
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Be Dazzled With The New Virgin Casino Online Slot Game, Bejeweled®
24th September 2009
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Virgin Casino today announces the launch of its brand new online slot game, Bejeweled(R) - the first of many exciting and must-play games that Virgin Casino will be adding to its vast portfolio of games through the new integration with gaming platform provider, Game Technology Solutions (GTS).
Virgin Games has partnered with the platform provider to offer customers access to a wider range of premier games, the popular Bejeweled(R) being the first of many.
The aim of the game is to link adjacent gems of the same colour, both horizontally and vertically and match a set of three or more precious chains. Winning couldn't be easier, the more matches made, the higher the score and if more than three gems are linked wins are awarded. And that's not all, a whopping super Jackpot of 20,000 credits can also be won with a single bet!
As with all Virgin Casino games, players can also earn V POINTS - Virgin Games' loyalty points - every time they play. Offering players the chance to redeem their points for further Virgin rewards, including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles or cold, hard cash, V POINTS can be transferred across Virgin Games portfolio of products, including Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.
Further big titles will be added to the Virgin Games portfolio in the coming months, ensuring a constant stream of new and exciting games to keep players' adrenalin going.
Virgin Casino launched under the Virgin Games brand in June 2004. The site was refreshed in June 2006, providing players with a greater choice of games and additional means of earning bonus points and rewards.
Bejeweled(R) is available on www.virgingames.com/casino
Notes to Editors
GTS plc is a leading global supplier of platform solutions for online gaming operations.
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Virgin Casino today announces the launch of its brand new online slot game, Bejeweled(R) - the first of many exciting and must-play games that Virgin Casino will be adding to its vast portfolio of games through the new integration with gaming platform provider, Game Technology Solutions (GTS).
Virgin Games has partnered with the platform provider to offer customers access to a wider range of premier games, the popular Bejeweled(R) being the first of many.
The aim of the game is to link adjacent gems of the same colour, both horizontally and vertically and match a set of three or more precious chains. Winning couldn't be easier, the more matches made, the higher the score and if more than three gems are linked wins are awarded. And that's not all, a whopping super Jackpot of 20,000 credits can also be won with a single bet!
As with all Virgin Casino games, players can also earn V POINTS - Virgin Games' loyalty points - every time they play. Offering players the chance to redeem their points for further Virgin rewards, including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles or cold, hard cash, V POINTS can be transferred across Virgin Games portfolio of products, including Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.
Further big titles will be added to the Virgin Games portfolio in the coming months, ensuring a constant stream of new and exciting games to keep players' adrenalin going.
Virgin Casino launched under the Virgin Games brand in June 2004. The site was refreshed in June 2006, providing players with a greater choice of games and additional means of earning bonus points and rewards.
Bejeweled(R) is available on www.virgingames.com/casino
Notes to Editors
GTS plc is a leading global supplier of platform solutions for online gaming operations.
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Brititish online gambling sector valued at close to a billion sterling
The UK Gambling Commission has released some stats estimating that their remote (online) gambling market is worth approximately GBP 896 million (2008).
The Commission compiled information from gambling industry trade bodies, the Department for Culture, Media And Sport, and Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, in arriving at the figure, in addition to information from its own regulatory returns submitted by operators.
The United Kingdom gambling industry as a whole achieved a turnover of over GBP 84 billion with gross gambling yield at approx GBP 9.9 billion, 25 percent of which was generated by the National Lottery.
The number of remote gambling licenses issued in 2008 rose from 300 to 328, with the majority of these consisting of betting exchanges alongside football pool and general betting.
"The majority of gambling sites accessible to British citizens are regulated overseas," the Commission pointed out.
"In many cases an operator is licensed by the Commission for remote betting but (for fiscal and other operational reasons) its remote casino and poker operations are licensed overseas. The main European overseas jurisdictions regulating remote gambling are Alderney, Gibraltar, the Isle of Man and Malta."
The report shows that an estimated 7,800 people are employed in the UK remote betting, bingo and casino industry, working with approx 6.2 million active customer accounts and 4.9 million new player registrations over the year. 16 million customer accounts held GBP 257 million.
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The Commission compiled information from gambling industry trade bodies, the Department for Culture, Media And Sport, and Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, in arriving at the figure, in addition to information from its own regulatory returns submitted by operators.
The United Kingdom gambling industry as a whole achieved a turnover of over GBP 84 billion with gross gambling yield at approx GBP 9.9 billion, 25 percent of which was generated by the National Lottery.
The number of remote gambling licenses issued in 2008 rose from 300 to 328, with the majority of these consisting of betting exchanges alongside football pool and general betting.
"The majority of gambling sites accessible to British citizens are regulated overseas," the Commission pointed out.
"In many cases an operator is licensed by the Commission for remote betting but (for fiscal and other operational reasons) its remote casino and poker operations are licensed overseas. The main European overseas jurisdictions regulating remote gambling are Alderney, Gibraltar, the Isle of Man and Malta."
The report shows that an estimated 7,800 people are employed in the UK remote betting, bingo and casino industry, working with approx 6.2 million active customer accounts and 4.9 million new player registrations over the year. 16 million customer accounts held GBP 257 million.
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Bejeweled Now At Virgin Games - 24th September 2009
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Introduction
Welcome to the game you’ll know and love! Bejeweled is based on the popular gem swapping game played by millions the world over! The game displays five rows of coloured gems and ten possible paylines, giving you endless ways to win. When a group of gems (3, 4 or 5 gems) match, they disappear allowing more gems to fall into their place, allowing you the chance to win again if more gems match.
Game Play
Bejewelled has 10 win lines. You can bet in your currency from 0.01 to 5 units on each win line.
Click the Bet up and Bet down arrows to increase or decrease the size of your stake per line.
Click the LINES up and down arrows to select the number of lines you wish to play.
Click ‘PLAY’ to start your game.
There is an Autoplay function in the game that will start each spin automatically until something occurs in the game that requires player intervention. Select your desired number of spins by clicking the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons and then press Autoplay. If you wish to cancel this during your auto spins then simply press the Stop button which will appear where the spin button was previously.
Bonus Features
Super Jackpot pays 20,000 X line bet on line 10.
Jackpot pays 8,000 X line bet with 5 matching symbols on payline 5, plus 5 matching symbols on payline 6,7,8,9 or 10.
5 Bejeweled symbols on lines 1-9 pay 1000 X line bet.
Rules
LINES can be changed by using the up and down arrows
BET amount can be changed by using the up and down arrows
PLAY begins the game with the current BET and LINES
BET MAX begins the game with the maximum LINES and current BET
Payouts are displayed on the PAYTABLE
Payline wins are multiplied by the amount bet per line
Highest win amount is paid on each selected payline
Bejeweled wild symbol substitutes for any symbol on the payline.
General Notes
This game has a Return to Player of 94.5%.
System malfunction voids all pays.
News
VirginGames.com has released its latest online slot, Bejeweled.
Virgin Games advised that the new addition is just the first of many new releases that Virgin Casino will be adding to its portfolio through the new integration partnership with gaming platform provider, Game Technology Solutions (GTS).
Virgin has partnered with the platform provider to offer clientele access to a wider range of premier games, and the popular Bejeweled being the first of numerous games on the way, a spokesman advised.
The aim of the game is to link adjacent gems of the same colour, both horizontally and vertically, and match a set of three or more precious chains; the more matches made, the higher the score. If more than three gems are linked wins are awarded.
A jackpot of 20,000 credits can also be won with a single bet!
Virgin Games offers it's exclusive V*Points rewards system to its players. V*Points is known to be one of the world's most generous casino rewards offerings, and points can be used on a huge range of products and services offered by Richard Branson's Virgin Enterprises Limited.
Sorry, no U.S or Australian players
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Introduction
Welcome to the game you’ll know and love! Bejeweled is based on the popular gem swapping game played by millions the world over! The game displays five rows of coloured gems and ten possible paylines, giving you endless ways to win. When a group of gems (3, 4 or 5 gems) match, they disappear allowing more gems to fall into their place, allowing you the chance to win again if more gems match.
Game Play
Bejewelled has 10 win lines. You can bet in your currency from 0.01 to 5 units on each win line.
Click the Bet up and Bet down arrows to increase or decrease the size of your stake per line.
Click the LINES up and down arrows to select the number of lines you wish to play.
Click ‘PLAY’ to start your game.
There is an Autoplay function in the game that will start each spin automatically until something occurs in the game that requires player intervention. Select your desired number of spins by clicking the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons and then press Autoplay. If you wish to cancel this during your auto spins then simply press the Stop button which will appear where the spin button was previously.
Bonus Features
Super Jackpot pays 20,000 X line bet on line 10.
Jackpot pays 8,000 X line bet with 5 matching symbols on payline 5, plus 5 matching symbols on payline 6,7,8,9 or 10.
5 Bejeweled symbols on lines 1-9 pay 1000 X line bet.
Rules
LINES can be changed by using the up and down arrows
BET amount can be changed by using the up and down arrows
PLAY begins the game with the current BET and LINES
BET MAX begins the game with the maximum LINES and current BET
Payouts are displayed on the PAYTABLE
Payline wins are multiplied by the amount bet per line
Highest win amount is paid on each selected payline
Bejeweled wild symbol substitutes for any symbol on the payline.
General Notes
This game has a Return to Player of 94.5%.
System malfunction voids all pays.
News
VirginGames.com has released its latest online slot, Bejeweled.
Virgin Games advised that the new addition is just the first of many new releases that Virgin Casino will be adding to its portfolio through the new integration partnership with gaming platform provider, Game Technology Solutions (GTS).
Virgin has partnered with the platform provider to offer clientele access to a wider range of premier games, and the popular Bejeweled being the first of numerous games on the way, a spokesman advised.
The aim of the game is to link adjacent gems of the same colour, both horizontally and vertically, and match a set of three or more precious chains; the more matches made, the higher the score. If more than three gems are linked wins are awarded.
A jackpot of 20,000 credits can also be won with a single bet!
Virgin Games offers it's exclusive V*Points rewards system to its players. V*Points is known to be one of the world's most generous casino rewards offerings, and points can be used on a huge range of products and services offered by Richard Branson's Virgin Enterprises Limited.
Sorry, no U.S or Australian players
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Casino News Media - Global Gaming Directory - Media Man Australia News Update - 24th September 2009
PartyCasino.com releases Tarzan and High Noon online slots, and Multi-Hand Blackjack Pro
Virgin Games to release Bejeweled classic in coming days
CAP Down Under II coming to Australia, March 2010, land based casinos have interest
Ric Flair's NC Education Lottery Wooooo! scratch card a winner
Hulk Hogan may expand on igaming deals, The Hulkamania Experience and Marvel's "The Hulk" may be just the tip of the iceberg
Titan Poker to back European Championship of Online Poker V
James Packer's City Of Dreams, Macau, on the upswing, casino commissions on track
Crown Casino continues to attract world class entertainment acts, with Aussie Millions coming in January 2010
Crown Casino Brownlow Medal awards night see over indulgence of drinking
Harrah’s Entertainment debt restructure
Google may build upon igaming, following Monopoly City Streets
Playtech - Sega "Sonic" deal on cards this October
Multi currency casino options a favorite of gamblers
European Union legal outcomes may see online gaming go underground
PartyBets.com ramps up UFC and boxing sports betting, eating into BetUS.com, others
Sports betting - fixing and corruption can be linked to small % of athletes officials
Slots tournaments popular with punters
Horse racing slot machines may hit Australian TAB suburban outlets
Bingo online sector still growing
Gaming Entrepreneurs - reputation, deals, associates and bottom line show real industry power players... spin free zone
Macau caps junket fees at 1.25%, cutting casino costs
Media Man Australia and Casino News Media company and web network will add more sites
Cleopatra casino classic still world's #1 online casino game
Captain Cooks Casino enjoying strong popularity with Aussies, Asia Pacific region
Mobile casino game market still growing
Domain names investment trend continues, Media Man Australia and Global Gaming Directory in leading pack
Hitwise - Media Man Australia website makes top ten (January - June 2009)
Online casinos further ramp up safe gambling awareness
PartyGaming continues global domination on world's online casino, gaming markets, World Poker Tour, Noble Poker and Hollywood themed casino portfolio to further expand
Virgin Unite - Virgin Games campaign supported by Media Man Australia
Asia Pacific sector remains "promised land" for some igaming companies
PartyCasino.com wins Media Man Australia "Online Casino Of The Month" again
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Virgin Games to release Bejeweled classic in coming days
CAP Down Under II coming to Australia, March 2010, land based casinos have interest
Ric Flair's NC Education Lottery Wooooo! scratch card a winner
Hulk Hogan may expand on igaming deals, The Hulkamania Experience and Marvel's "The Hulk" may be just the tip of the iceberg
Titan Poker to back European Championship of Online Poker V
James Packer's City Of Dreams, Macau, on the upswing, casino commissions on track
Crown Casino continues to attract world class entertainment acts, with Aussie Millions coming in January 2010
Crown Casino Brownlow Medal awards night see over indulgence of drinking
Harrah’s Entertainment debt restructure
Google may build upon igaming, following Monopoly City Streets
Playtech - Sega "Sonic" deal on cards this October
Multi currency casino options a favorite of gamblers
European Union legal outcomes may see online gaming go underground
PartyBets.com ramps up UFC and boxing sports betting, eating into BetUS.com, others
Sports betting - fixing and corruption can be linked to small % of athletes officials
Slots tournaments popular with punters
Horse racing slot machines may hit Australian TAB suburban outlets
Bingo online sector still growing
Gaming Entrepreneurs - reputation, deals, associates and bottom line show real industry power players... spin free zone
Macau caps junket fees at 1.25%, cutting casino costs
Media Man Australia and Casino News Media company and web network will add more sites
Cleopatra casino classic still world's #1 online casino game
Captain Cooks Casino enjoying strong popularity with Aussies, Asia Pacific region
Mobile casino game market still growing
Domain names investment trend continues, Media Man Australia and Global Gaming Directory in leading pack
Hitwise - Media Man Australia website makes top ten (January - June 2009)
Online casinos further ramp up safe gambling awareness
PartyGaming continues global domination on world's online casino, gaming markets, World Poker Tour, Noble Poker and Hollywood themed casino portfolio to further expand
Virgin Unite - Virgin Games campaign supported by Media Man Australia
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Titan Poker Hosting Next European Championship of Online Poker - 23rd September 2009
Euro Partners poker brand, Titan Poker, is hosting the European Championship of Online Poker V.
This year’s ECOOP events begin on 23rd November and runs till 6th December 2009.
The total prize pool exceeds a guaranteed $4,550,000.
Every day one new tournament will take place, and players will enjoy the option of playing in each game if they choose.
The main event will have $1.5 million guaranteed.
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This year’s ECOOP events begin on 23rd November and runs till 6th December 2009.
The total prize pool exceeds a guaranteed $4,550,000.
Every day one new tournament will take place, and players will enjoy the option of playing in each game if they choose.
The main event will have $1.5 million guaranteed.
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Crown's Packer talks with News; iGaming - Aussie wrestling connection, by Greg Tingle - 24th September 2009
The Australian's Rebecca Urban penned a ripper story on James Packer's meeting with News Limited's John Hartigan. For our money, the line that made the piece, coming from "Our James" was "Listen mate, I'm here for a business meeting,". Yes folks, not even the red dust could stop our home grown Aussie gambling and media tycoon. Given the venue of choice being Rupert Murdoch's main business den, just maybe Mr Packer is taking more of a liking to news media these days, in more ways that one. ConsMedia remains a co owner of Foxtel, saddled by Telstra and News. Meantime, Packer's Crown Macau is doing great business, as Macau's politicians wrestle with casino commissions. Macau will limit the commissions paid to junket operators to 1.25 percent of the betting chips purchased by high rollers, helping cut casino operators’ costs. In the meantime Crown Casino remains open to b2b igaming and gaming business opportunities, with firms such as PartyGaming's PartyPoker, Noble Poker and Euro Partner's Titan Casino offering satellites to play poker at Crown. iGaming Business - Affiliate Media and a number of other igaming entities remain keen to do business with Crown Casino, and information is leaking about an upcoming igaming conference to be held in Australia in the coming months, following on from last years CAP Down Under. In the meantime, Hulk Hogan, pro wrestling legend and business tycoon, just returned to the United States, having spent a week of doing ultra impressive promos and appearance in Australia to plug his Hulkamania Let The Battle Begin tour, which kicks off in late November. Hogan (and his named opponent, "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair), also have a number of gaming and igaming business interests. Hogan has a Hulkamania Experience pokie found in some U.S casinos and Mr Flair is currently the face of the NC Education Lottery, with his unmissable "Woooooo!" scratch cards. A media man or two reckon a meeting may be order soon for Hogan, Flair and Packer, and PartyGaming and NextGen Gaming may be a logical choice of business partner for igaming ventures. NextGen Gaming has developed an Andre The Giant online slot game. Incidentally, the late, great, Kerry Packer was rumoured to has sat ringside for at least one major American wrestling tour that occurred in Australia in circa 2002. Mr Packer and co have a wealth of opportunities to explore. It's hard to get rid of the wrestling and media bug, Hulkamania, Goanna or not. Casino moguls everywhere are looking forward to blockbuster movie to be, 'Casino Jack', but a few Australian politicians, namely one or two Labor Party MP's, wouldn't mind seeing the movie never be screened on Australia soil. A certainly Australian film producer is very interested to do is own 'Casino Jack' style movie, but showcasing Australia's links between casinos and politicians. Go Aussie, go. Packer, Branson, Ho, Murdoch, Ayre, Stokes, Ryan... gentlemen, you're throw of the dice.
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Bejeweled coming soon to Virgin Games
The classic game, the one and only Bejeweled, is coming soon to Virgin Games.
Bejeweled is a puzzle game by PopCap Games, first developed for the browser in 2001. Two sequels to this game have been released, Bejeweled 2, by PopCap Games in 2004, and Bejeweled Twist, also by PopCap Games, in 2008. More than 25 million copies of Bejeweled have been sold, and the game has been downloaded more than 150 million times. (Credit: Wikipedia)
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Bejeweled is a puzzle game by PopCap Games, first developed for the browser in 2001. Two sequels to this game have been released, Bejeweled 2, by PopCap Games in 2004, and Bejeweled Twist, also by PopCap Games, in 2008. More than 25 million copies of Bejeweled have been sold, and the game has been downloaded more than 150 million times. (Credit: Wikipedia)
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WSOP Europe On The Way - 21st September 2009
World Series of Poker Europe kicked off over the weekend at the Empire’s Casino in London.
The player line up includes:
Phil Hellmuth, Phil Ivey, Daniel Negreanu, Peter Eastgate, and Ivan Demidon.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
EU Court Ruling Will Create Betting ‘Black Market’ Expert Warns - 19th September 2009
Hopes of online expansion by local gaming companies into the European betting market - which is seen to have as much potential for growth as the gambling-obsessed countries of the Far East - suffered a set-back last week when the European Court of Justice (the EU's highest court) ruled that governments could bar foreign gaming companies or bookmakers if they used the measure to combat fraud.
Europe's online betting industry is estimated to generate as much as eight billion euros a year, and the ruling followed an alleged breach of Portuguese law by the Gibraltar operations of Bwin and the Portuguese Football Federation in relation to sponsorship deals.
And it adds to the difficulties of online gaming companies - many of which are based on the Rock and provide a significant part of the local jobs market - which are attempting to win the legal right to expand their European operations.
FRAUD PREVENTION
There were fears that the ruling would allow European governments to use fraud prevention as an excuse to avoid opening markets to competition, an industry source told VOX. "It will not lead to job losses, but it will certainly curtail expansion," he said.
In a case brought by the Austrian operator Bwin - said to be one of the biggest online gaming companies in Europe - against the Portuguese state gambling monopoly, the judges ruled that European Union states should be allowed to restrict "freedom to provide services" in the gambling area if there was overriding public interest.
The court said prohibitions on online operators such as Bwin - one of Europe's biggest internet bookmakers - could be justified by the need to combat fraud and crime, "provided the restrictions were fairly applied and proportionate".
Although the court had previously accepted that national laws restricting gambling in an EU country could override the Union's general commitment to "freedom to provide services" principles, this was the first ECJ ruling to deal specifically with online sports betting.
"It represents a significant setback for online gaming companies, who have been battling for years to break down barriers preventing them doing business in many EU countries," Britain's influential Financial Times commented.
The case came in the wake of a sponsorship deal between Bwin's Gibraltar entity and the Portuguese football federation, which breached national laws and resulted in fines of about 75,000 euros each.
The European Court of Justice decided that online betting could be blocked in countries which operate state gambling monopolies such as Finland, Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands and Sweden. And in countries with more open gambling markets bookmakers will need licences.
"The prohibition imposed on operators... of offering games of chance via the Internet may be regarded as justified by the objective of combating fraud and crime," the Luxembourg-based court said in a statement.
It added that betting carried a high risk of fraud and that online betting carries an even greater risk of criminal activity, adding that bookmakers who sponsor competitions could "influence the outcome" of sporting events. (Although there has never been any suggestion of malpractice by the betting company, Bwin provided multi-million sponsorship for Spain's Real Madrid football club and Italy's AC Milan.)
A NEW ERA
The case in Portugal pitted Bwin, which has pumped millions of euros into such teams, against Lisbon's national gaming monopoly.
"You have to have a licence in a country to operate.... For me it is the beginning of a new era in the Internet gaming sector," said Friedrich Stickler, head of the European Lotteries association of state gaming organisations and a committed opponent of cyberspace gaming.
Stickler said there was now "room for legal action" against online bookmakers registered in Gibraltar, Malta, the Channel Islands and certain Caribbean territories which he accused of dodging taxes.
"Member states should investigate, because little tax is being paid in these tax havens and all these operators are avoiding paying gaming taxes in jurisdictions where the gamblers live," he said.
However, the European Gaming and Betting Association's legal expert Siegbert Alber argued the Court ruling was "not fair" because it lumped Bwin which is "a serious provider" together with "unscrupulous providers." The industry wanted harmonised EU online betting legislation and the ruling didn't solve the problem, he added.
"We need controls, but do we need monopoly to guarantee controls?"
Bwin director Karin Klein said online betting is "a market reality - prohibition won't work," and warned that EU states that refuse to allow online betting companies to operate "will end up with a huge black market."
More than a dozen similar challenges are in the pipeline at the European Court and could take a lead from last week's decision. The ruling could also have ramifications for about 10 cases brought by the European Commission, in which officials accuse individual countries of breaching EU principles through laws that protect state-owned gaming monopolies. The Commission said it was "studying the latest ruling very carefully". (Credit: VOX)
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Europe's online betting industry is estimated to generate as much as eight billion euros a year, and the ruling followed an alleged breach of Portuguese law by the Gibraltar operations of Bwin and the Portuguese Football Federation in relation to sponsorship deals.
And it adds to the difficulties of online gaming companies - many of which are based on the Rock and provide a significant part of the local jobs market - which are attempting to win the legal right to expand their European operations.
FRAUD PREVENTION
There were fears that the ruling would allow European governments to use fraud prevention as an excuse to avoid opening markets to competition, an industry source told VOX. "It will not lead to job losses, but it will certainly curtail expansion," he said.
In a case brought by the Austrian operator Bwin - said to be one of the biggest online gaming companies in Europe - against the Portuguese state gambling monopoly, the judges ruled that European Union states should be allowed to restrict "freedom to provide services" in the gambling area if there was overriding public interest.
The court said prohibitions on online operators such as Bwin - one of Europe's biggest internet bookmakers - could be justified by the need to combat fraud and crime, "provided the restrictions were fairly applied and proportionate".
Although the court had previously accepted that national laws restricting gambling in an EU country could override the Union's general commitment to "freedom to provide services" principles, this was the first ECJ ruling to deal specifically with online sports betting.
"It represents a significant setback for online gaming companies, who have been battling for years to break down barriers preventing them doing business in many EU countries," Britain's influential Financial Times commented.
The case came in the wake of a sponsorship deal between Bwin's Gibraltar entity and the Portuguese football federation, which breached national laws and resulted in fines of about 75,000 euros each.
The European Court of Justice decided that online betting could be blocked in countries which operate state gambling monopolies such as Finland, Greece, Hungary, the Netherlands and Sweden. And in countries with more open gambling markets bookmakers will need licences.
"The prohibition imposed on operators... of offering games of chance via the Internet may be regarded as justified by the objective of combating fraud and crime," the Luxembourg-based court said in a statement.
It added that betting carried a high risk of fraud and that online betting carries an even greater risk of criminal activity, adding that bookmakers who sponsor competitions could "influence the outcome" of sporting events. (Although there has never been any suggestion of malpractice by the betting company, Bwin provided multi-million sponsorship for Spain's Real Madrid football club and Italy's AC Milan.)
A NEW ERA
The case in Portugal pitted Bwin, which has pumped millions of euros into such teams, against Lisbon's national gaming monopoly.
"You have to have a licence in a country to operate.... For me it is the beginning of a new era in the Internet gaming sector," said Friedrich Stickler, head of the European Lotteries association of state gaming organisations and a committed opponent of cyberspace gaming.
Stickler said there was now "room for legal action" against online bookmakers registered in Gibraltar, Malta, the Channel Islands and certain Caribbean territories which he accused of dodging taxes.
"Member states should investigate, because little tax is being paid in these tax havens and all these operators are avoiding paying gaming taxes in jurisdictions where the gamblers live," he said.
However, the European Gaming and Betting Association's legal expert Siegbert Alber argued the Court ruling was "not fair" because it lumped Bwin which is "a serious provider" together with "unscrupulous providers." The industry wanted harmonised EU online betting legislation and the ruling didn't solve the problem, he added.
"We need controls, but do we need monopoly to guarantee controls?"
Bwin director Karin Klein said online betting is "a market reality - prohibition won't work," and warned that EU states that refuse to allow online betting companies to operate "will end up with a huge black market."
More than a dozen similar challenges are in the pipeline at the European Court and could take a lead from last week's decision. The ruling could also have ramifications for about 10 cases brought by the European Commission, in which officials accuse individual countries of breaching EU principles through laws that protect state-owned gaming monopolies. The Commission said it was "studying the latest ruling very carefully". (Credit: VOX)
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JUNGLE BOOGIE! THE LORD OF THE JUNGLE SWINGS INTO PARTYCASINO.COM
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Gibraltar – 22nd September 2009 – PartyCasino.com, the world’s largest online casino’s latest product release sees the introduction of new slot Tarzan and a fresh new approach to blackjack in the form of Multi-Hand Blackjack Pro.
Tarzan is a 20 line, five reel branded slot game licensed from Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc based on the adventures of Tarzan ™, the Lord of the Jungle. The game features fully animated artwork based on the original Joe Kubert illustrations, a story bonus round, a Tarzan wild scatter which sees Tarzan swing across the screen and turn random symbols wild and a stampede free-spin bonus.
Multi-Hand Blackjack Pro is a fantastic update to PartyCasino.com’s blackjack product and features great new customisation options. Players can choose between a classic table, a laid back beach bar and a futuristic metallic look. Table colour and card backs can be further customised. Multi-Hand Blackjack Pro also features a new Turbo mode where players can increase the speed of their play.
A PartyCasino.com spokesman said: "Multi-Hand Blackjack Pro features draw dropping design – can be fully customized and has a powerful turbo for serious players. Tarzan is another great themed slot and joins the recently added Resident Evil and The Naked Gun."
PartyCasino.com now offers over 130 games, including 93 slots, and pays out easily over $10 million EVERY DAY to players. The world’s largest online casino continues to expand rapidly – in fact the number of games on PartyCasino.com has more than DOUBLED in just seven months and there are a lot more games to come! Recent popular additions include Resident Evil, The Naked Gun, High Noon and Bejeweled. Both Tarzan and Multi-Hand BlackJack Pro were developed in house by PartyGaming’s specialist unit ‘The Games Studio.’
PartyCasino.com Gold Mega Jackpot has recently exceeded a record $3,903,000, the biggest in the industry, and can be won by playing the Gold Mega Jackpot games: The Godfather, Mega Fortune Wheel, Super Joker, Super Mystic, Super Fortune Wheel and Super Star!
If the industry leading jackpot is won within two weeks from today (Tuesday 22nd September) the player who earns the most PartyPoints by playing the Gold Mega Jackpot games: The Godfather, Mega Fortune Wheel, Super Joker, Super Mystic, Super Fortune Wheel and Super Star wins the sports car.
There is a leaderboard running through PartyAccount and if the jackpot is won within two weeks one of PartyGaming’s Palladium Lounge / VIP hosts will call with the news that the Porsche has been won. If the Gold Mega Jackpot is not won within two weeks from the 22nd September cash prizes will be awarded to players 1st – 600th on the leaderboard. 1st to 5th ranked players will share a prize pool of $46,000.* For more details and terms and conditions please see your individual PartyAccount.
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Gibraltar – 22nd September 2009 – PartyCasino.com, the world’s largest online casino’s latest product release sees the introduction of new slot Tarzan and a fresh new approach to blackjack in the form of Multi-Hand Blackjack Pro.
Tarzan is a 20 line, five reel branded slot game licensed from Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc based on the adventures of Tarzan ™, the Lord of the Jungle. The game features fully animated artwork based on the original Joe Kubert illustrations, a story bonus round, a Tarzan wild scatter which sees Tarzan swing across the screen and turn random symbols wild and a stampede free-spin bonus.
Multi-Hand Blackjack Pro is a fantastic update to PartyCasino.com’s blackjack product and features great new customisation options. Players can choose between a classic table, a laid back beach bar and a futuristic metallic look. Table colour and card backs can be further customised. Multi-Hand Blackjack Pro also features a new Turbo mode where players can increase the speed of their play.
A PartyCasino.com spokesman said: "Multi-Hand Blackjack Pro features draw dropping design – can be fully customized and has a powerful turbo for serious players. Tarzan is another great themed slot and joins the recently added Resident Evil and The Naked Gun."
PartyCasino.com now offers over 130 games, including 93 slots, and pays out easily over $10 million EVERY DAY to players. The world’s largest online casino continues to expand rapidly – in fact the number of games on PartyCasino.com has more than DOUBLED in just seven months and there are a lot more games to come! Recent popular additions include Resident Evil, The Naked Gun, High Noon and Bejeweled. Both Tarzan and Multi-Hand BlackJack Pro were developed in house by PartyGaming’s specialist unit ‘The Games Studio.’
PartyCasino.com Gold Mega Jackpot has recently exceeded a record $3,903,000, the biggest in the industry, and can be won by playing the Gold Mega Jackpot games: The Godfather, Mega Fortune Wheel, Super Joker, Super Mystic, Super Fortune Wheel and Super Star!
If the industry leading jackpot is won within two weeks from today (Tuesday 22nd September) the player who earns the most PartyPoints by playing the Gold Mega Jackpot games: The Godfather, Mega Fortune Wheel, Super Joker, Super Mystic, Super Fortune Wheel and Super Star wins the sports car.
There is a leaderboard running through PartyAccount and if the jackpot is won within two weeks one of PartyGaming’s Palladium Lounge / VIP hosts will call with the news that the Porsche has been won. If the Gold Mega Jackpot is not won within two weeks from the 22nd September cash prizes will be awarded to players 1st – 600th on the leaderboard. 1st to 5th ranked players will share a prize pool of $46,000.* For more details and terms and conditions please see your individual PartyAccount.
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Virgin Games Virgin Bingo To Hit UK TV - 21st September 2009
Virgin Bingo, an exciting and important part of Richard Branson's Virgin Games, is to air its first national TV advertising campaign across the UK this October.
The television driven campaign will run for three consecutive weeks on all main terrestrial and freeview channels including ITV and Channel 4. Industry insiders advise that the advertisement is a clever and colourful graphic animation led by our singing and dancing host, Ricardo, a bearded ‘Jalapeño’ crooner dressed in traditional Mexican attire - sombrero included!
The TV ad’s main message is Three Hours of Free Bingo Everyday which will definitely attract a mass market interest.
The Virgin Bingo website will be spiced up Mexican-style to integrate the look and feel of the TV campaign.
Richard Branson's gaming arm, Virgin Games, not only offers Virgin Bingo, but also Virgin Poker and Virgin Casino, offering world class classic casino games and slots.
Some of the most popular titles found at Virgin Games are Cleopatra, Cleopatra II, Thor's Thunder, Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig, Da Vinci Diamonds, Elvis, Monopoly and Cluedo.
Virgin Games also offer MegaJackpots and their exclusive V*Points rewards system
Be watching out for the Virgin Bingo campaigns on TV or event YouTube, this October. It sounds like its going to be a hit. Adios Amigos.
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The television driven campaign will run for three consecutive weeks on all main terrestrial and freeview channels including ITV and Channel 4. Industry insiders advise that the advertisement is a clever and colourful graphic animation led by our singing and dancing host, Ricardo, a bearded ‘Jalapeño’ crooner dressed in traditional Mexican attire - sombrero included!
The TV ad’s main message is Three Hours of Free Bingo Everyday which will definitely attract a mass market interest.
The Virgin Bingo website will be spiced up Mexican-style to integrate the look and feel of the TV campaign.
Richard Branson's gaming arm, Virgin Games, not only offers Virgin Bingo, but also Virgin Poker and Virgin Casino, offering world class classic casino games and slots.
Some of the most popular titles found at Virgin Games are Cleopatra, Cleopatra II, Thor's Thunder, Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig, Da Vinci Diamonds, Elvis, Monopoly and Cluedo.
Virgin Games also offer MegaJackpots and their exclusive V*Points rewards system
Be watching out for the Virgin Bingo campaigns on TV or event YouTube, this October. It sounds like its going to be a hit. Adios Amigos.
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
Virgin Games: Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig, Thor's Thunder, Richard Branson and more
Online casino fans, try your luck at the world famous casino endorsed by Sir Richard Branson... VirginCasino.com
Virgin Games most recent releases include Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig and Thor's Thunder, and check out their other casino classics like Da Vinci Diamonds, Monopoly, Elvis, Five Times Pay and Double Diamond.
Jackpot hunters are bound to enjoy MegaJackpots titles such as MegaJackpots Cleopatra, MegaJackpots Monopoly and MegaJackpots Cluedo.
Virgin also offer one of the industries most highly regarded rewards offers, V*Points.
This month Virgin Games have also teamed up with Virgin Unite, and because it Virgin, you know there are trustworthy and know how to party.
Play for fun or play for money!
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Virgin Games most recent releases include Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig and Thor's Thunder, and check out their other casino classics like Da Vinci Diamonds, Monopoly, Elvis, Five Times Pay and Double Diamond.
Jackpot hunters are bound to enjoy MegaJackpots titles such as MegaJackpots Cleopatra, MegaJackpots Monopoly and MegaJackpots Cluedo.
Virgin also offer one of the industries most highly regarded rewards offers, V*Points.
This month Virgin Games have also teamed up with Virgin Unite, and because it Virgin, you know there are trustworthy and know how to party.
Play for fun or play for money!
*Sorry, no U.S or Australian players
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Friday, September 18, 2009
New games for PartyCasino.com
Gibraltar-based PartyCasino.com advises it has a new collection of high profile branded slot themes in its latest release.
Headlining is the Capcom licensed Resident Evil and the Paramount-licensed The Naked Gun. This release also sees the introduction of the Paramount-licensed wild west film themed High Noon and popular puzzle game Bejeweled.
Resident Evil is a 20-line, five-reel slot based on the world famous survival horror video game series. The new slot has a free spin feature that awards additional spins, and two bonus game features that provide the chance to win extra prizes.
The game also features an expanding wild “Resident Evil” logo symbol. The “Resident Evil” logo symbol substitutes for all symbols—except the scattered ‘umbrella corporation’, ‘herb’ and money chest symbols. Three or more scattered umbrella corp. symbols anywhere in view triggers the Resident Evil feature.
The Naked Gun is also a 20-line, five-reel online slot machine but is based on the famous Leslie Nielsen movie series. The game is accompanied by the distinctive music and has four features that use great video footage of classic scenes from the films. The game also features a wild symbol which appears on reels one, two, three and four only. The wild ‘Naked Gun’ logo symbol substitutes for all symbols other than the scattered police siren symbol. Three or more scattered police siren symbols occurring anywhere in view triggers The Naked Gun feature games.
A company spokesman said: "The release of Resident Evil and The Naked Gun marks another big step forward for interactivity and game play for slots on PartyCasino.com"
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Headlining is the Capcom licensed Resident Evil and the Paramount-licensed The Naked Gun. This release also sees the introduction of the Paramount-licensed wild west film themed High Noon and popular puzzle game Bejeweled.
Resident Evil is a 20-line, five-reel slot based on the world famous survival horror video game series. The new slot has a free spin feature that awards additional spins, and two bonus game features that provide the chance to win extra prizes.
The game also features an expanding wild “Resident Evil” logo symbol. The “Resident Evil” logo symbol substitutes for all symbols—except the scattered ‘umbrella corporation’, ‘herb’ and money chest symbols. Three or more scattered umbrella corp. symbols anywhere in view triggers the Resident Evil feature.
The Naked Gun is also a 20-line, five-reel online slot machine but is based on the famous Leslie Nielsen movie series. The game is accompanied by the distinctive music and has four features that use great video footage of classic scenes from the films. The game also features a wild symbol which appears on reels one, two, three and four only. The wild ‘Naked Gun’ logo symbol substitutes for all symbols other than the scattered police siren symbol. Three or more scattered police siren symbols occurring anywhere in view triggers The Naked Gun feature games.
A company spokesman said: "The release of Resident Evil and The Naked Gun marks another big step forward for interactivity and game play for slots on PartyCasino.com"
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
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PartyCasino.com still most popular online casino in Australia, Asia Pacific
Cleopatra remains #1 online casino game globally
Trump Plaza - Casino dealers seek to end representation under UAW
PartyGaming, 888 Holdings focused on global strategy, strategic growth
Harrah's Entertainment buys a slice of Planet Hollywood's debt
Betfair Shock Poker Ad Suggestive 15 Year Old
Crown Casino wins on table deal, despite investigation and protests
Crown Casino prepares for potential record breaking Aussie Millions this January
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Marvel Entertainment - Disney's purchase of Marvel Entertainment not effecting popularity on Marvel themed online slot games to date
Aspers Damian Aspinall and company quite of late, company restructure rumours
Playtech - Sega sonic slot deal moves forward, CAP, iGaming Business follows up
Playtech powered online casino comp heats up, Casino Las Vegas, Casino King, Casino Swiss, Titan Casino, Casino Tropez, Europa Casino, battle for punters
PKR ramps up online slots, sports betting on the way
Income Access - brand shuffle continues
Mob Candy Magazine, on again, off again dealings with Media Man
Bodog remains keen on South American and coffee deals et al
Argentinean government may regular online gambling this year
Asia Pacific region "the next Macau and promised land" says Media Man Australia
Casino reviews - punters prefer strong, established, proven brands
NRL - some teams and players under spotlight over "tanking", alleged betting on matches
UFC - PartyBets may challenge BetUS.com dominance, Gamebookers ramps up
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Google pushes forward with online gaming - Monopoly City Streets hits web
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Casino legal? - check your local laws in state, city and country
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Betfair Shock Poker Ad Suggestive 15 Year Old
Crown Casino wins on table deal, despite investigation and protests
Crown Casino prepares for potential record breaking Aussie Millions this January
Virgin Casino access denied errors in Australia, still strong in Europe, UK; PartyCasino, Captain Cooks Casino capitalize
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Marvel Entertainment - Disney's purchase of Marvel Entertainment not effecting popularity on Marvel themed online slot games to date
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Playtech - Sega sonic slot deal moves forward, CAP, iGaming Business follows up
Playtech powered online casino comp heats up, Casino Las Vegas, Casino King, Casino Swiss, Titan Casino, Casino Tropez, Europa Casino, battle for punters
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Asia Pacific region "the next Macau and promised land" says Media Man Australia
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NRL - some teams and players under spotlight over "tanking", alleged betting on matches
UFC - PartyBets may challenge BetUS.com dominance, Gamebookers ramps up
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Bright-On Target-Virgin Games Set to Raise 10k for Charity
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Sep 07 - On Saturday 18th September, the team at Virgin Games will be putting on their best red cycling shorts and embarking on a charity bike ride from London to Brighton. Setting off from the company's HQ in Hammersmith, the team of 40 employees will be braving the 84 kilometres with the aim of raising a target of Pounds Sterling 10,000 for their chosen Virgin Unite charity, Kids Company. Founded by Camilla Batmanghelidjh in 1996 in order to provide practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children and young people, Kids Company are supported by Virgin Unite who pledged to raise 2.5 million by April 2010. As part of the Virgin Group, the London to Brighton charity bike ride is part of Virgin Games contribution to this goal.
Regularly offering their time and support to Kids Company, previous activities have included the Virgin Games team pulling together to redecorate an East London School and most recently arranging a sports day for children in Hackney. This year, the team of mixed cycling abilities will set off together at 8am and hope to reach their final destination of Brighton beach by 4 pm having raised Pounds Sterling 10,000 with all
stragglers accounted for! Keen cyclist Warren Eloff, Product Manager, who regularly cycles into work is tipped to lead the pack and CEO, Simon Burridge who is sitting on the saddle for the first time in 20 years, is set to surprise his team with his 'dusted down' cycling skills!
Simon Burridge, CEO at Virgin Games and Virgin Unite trustee comments: "At Virgin Games we are passionate about Virgin Unite and the work that Kids Company carry out in the communities they work with. We believe Kids Company are a great charity and realise our support is all the more important now, with the current economic climate making it harder for them to achieve the funding they need to keep up the great work they are doing with young people all over the capital. I can't think of more deserving charity to be brushing the cobwebs off my cycling shorts for!"
Visit http://www.virginunite.com/fundraiser/Virgin-Games-go-to-Brighton to make a donation and support the Virgin Games team.
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Regularly offering their time and support to Kids Company, previous activities have included the Virgin Games team pulling together to redecorate an East London School and most recently arranging a sports day for children in Hackney. This year, the team of mixed cycling abilities will set off together at 8am and hope to reach their final destination of Brighton beach by 4 pm having raised Pounds Sterling 10,000 with all
stragglers accounted for! Keen cyclist Warren Eloff, Product Manager, who regularly cycles into work is tipped to lead the pack and CEO, Simon Burridge who is sitting on the saddle for the first time in 20 years, is set to surprise his team with his 'dusted down' cycling skills!
Simon Burridge, CEO at Virgin Games and Virgin Unite trustee comments: "At Virgin Games we are passionate about Virgin Unite and the work that Kids Company carry out in the communities they work with. We believe Kids Company are a great charity and realise our support is all the more important now, with the current economic climate making it harder for them to achieve the funding they need to keep up the great work they are doing with young people all over the capital. I can't think of more deserving charity to be brushing the cobwebs off my cycling shorts for!"
Visit http://www.virginunite.com/fundraiser/Virgin-Games-go-to-Brighton to make a donation and support the Virgin Games team.
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games was launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers casino games like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular Mega Jackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo games and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
(Credit: Wires, Virgin Unite, Google News, Virgin Games)
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