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 Best Online Casinos Archive (April 2005)
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Maple and Thunderluck Online Casinos Get eCOGRA Seals of Approval
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| eCOGRA, a London-based company which monitors and grants seals of approval to online casinos, has just granted two new seals, bringing the total number of approved casinos to 53. The two new casinos, Maple Casino and Thunderluck Casino offer a variety of games for download. |
| Monday, 25 April 2005 |
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Another Great Quarter for Harrah’s as it Prepares for Caesars Merger
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| Harrah’s Entertainment recently announced results for the first quarter of 2005. Results showed that this year has already seen tremendous growth, with revenues of $1.26 billion, an increase of 24.2% over Q1 of 2004. |
| Sunday, 24 April 2005 |
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How Will Singapore Casinos Affect Macau and Hong Kong?
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| Singapore’s plan to open two casinos has given rise to concern from two of China’s Special Administrative Regions (SAR), but Chinese tourism officials believe that the new casinos shouldn’t affect Chinese tourism to Hong Kong or Macau. |
| Saturday, 23 April 2005 |
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Voice Recognition Keeps Underage Gamblers Offline
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| The UK’s online gambling sites have been struggling to find a solution to the problem of underage gamblers. One gambling site, iGaming has teamed up with 192.com Business Services, an identity authentication specialist, to integrate a voice recognition based identity check. |
| Friday, 22 April 2005 |
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Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises (CTE) to Offer Online Casino Games
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| Commonwealth Telephone Enterprises, Inc. (CTE), Zone4Play, Inc., and Exent Technologies have announced that they have signed an agreement, which will allow CTE to offer online casino games to its customers. |
| Thursday, 21 April 2005 |
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New Online Casino and Poker Sites Open from At The Races
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| At The Races (ATR), a betting and horseracing cable and digital satellite television channel, has started two new websites. At The Races Casino has more than 56 download-free online games. By signing up at the new online casino, At the Races users will get access to the new ATR Poker. |
| Wednesday, 20 April 2005 |
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Online Gambling on the Rise in Europe
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| The Neilsen/NetRatings research company has released a new study showing that the number of online gamblers has increased by 45 per cent this year in the UK. Over 3 million UK internet users used online gaming sites in February alone. |
| Tuesday, 19 April 2005 |
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South Africa to Regulate Online Gambling
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| The South African minister of trade and industry, Mandisi Mpahlwa, seeks to improve consumer protection in online gambling. Developing a policy on online gambling is part of a consumer protection plan, which will also include regulation of consumer credit and assessing the impact of liquor and online gambling on consumers. |
| Monday, 18 April 2005 |
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Multi-Player Interaction from Reality InterActive Media Gives Online Gambling a New Dimension
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| For online casinos, Reality InterActive Media, Inc. (RIAM) offers a new twist to online gambling. Over the past several years, online gambling has become a popular outlet for gamblers world-wide. Despite its widespread appeal, some players complain that they do not enjoy online gambling as much as land-based casino gambling, because they miss the personal interaction. |
| Sunday, 17 April 2005 |
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New Online Gambling Site Brings Summit Entertainment Group to the Internet
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| A new online casino is coming to the internet from Summit Entertainment Group, Inc. The company recently announced that its new online gambling site, LuckySummit.com, is set to launch on May 1st. Lucky Summit marks Summit's first online gambling venture, after focusing on land-based casino and entertainment efforts. |
| Saturday, 16 April 2005 |
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Australian Gambling Group Tabcorp to Revamp Conrad Jupiters Hotel and Casino
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| Australia's flagship gambling and entertainment group Tabcorp recently announced plans to revamp the Gold Coast's Conrad Jupiters hotel and casino for $53.5 million. Tabcorp hired Gold Coast architecture firm The Buchan Group and interior designer company Bates Smart to create the casino's new look. |
| Friday, 15 April 2005 |
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Mobile Casino 7Win7 Released by Jackpot Factory
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| Online casino company the Jackpot Factory recently added a new mobile online casino to its group of online gaming sites. 7Win7, Jackpot Factory's new offering, is a real-play Java-based casino, compatible with Java-enabled GSM handsets. |
| Thursday, 14 April 2005 |
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eCOGRA Report Boasts Speedy Advocacy Service
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| According to a report compiled by Tex Rees, eCOGRA's Fair Gaming Advocate, a relatively low number of complaints were lodged against online casinos and gambling sites in the first quarter of 2005. During this period, a total of 72 online complaints were filed, 24 of which concerned online casinos not bearing the eCOGRA seal of approval. |
| Wednesday, 13 April 2005 |
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MGM Mirage to Renege on the Theme for Next Casino Resort
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| The Las Vegas Strip is famous for casinos disguised as castles, pyramids, jungles, faux metropolises and other fanciful creations. Well, the MGM Mirage is reportedly bringing a new gimmick to town- the themeless casino. MGM Mirage Inc. hired architect Cesar Pelli to build a 4,000-room hotel and casino, which he wants to see bereft of a theme. |
| Tuesday, 12 April 2005 |
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Tabcorp to Establish Gaming Technology R&D Center
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| Tabcorp, Australia's flagship leisure, gambling and entertainment corporation is allegedly seeking to build a gaming technology research and development hub in India. Though the R&D center will likely be modest in staff size, the technology developed therein is expected to be released in Europe and North America. |
| Monday, 11 April 2005 |
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European Gambling Briefing to be Held This Month in Brussels
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| In just over two weeks, the European Gambling Briefing will commence in Brussels, discussing the influence of law and economics on today's European gambling industry. The two-day conference targets not only lawyers and regulators, but also online and land-based gambling operators, supplier companies and industry organizations. |
| Sunday, 10 April 2005 |
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Survey from Gaming Industry Observer and Bristol Associates Accepting Participants
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| Gaming Industry Observer, a leading gaming industry newsletter, and executive search firm Bristol Associates once again joined forces for their fifth national gaming industry survey of casino executives. The survey is available through Bristol Associates' web site. |
| Saturday, 9 April 2005 |
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Online Gaming Portal Got2bet Acquired by Gaming Corporation
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| Gaming Corporation plc, owner of the UK online casino site casino.co.uk, recently announced its acquisition of online gaming portal Got2bet.com. Got2bet.com site is a popular gaming portal featuring online casino reviews and ratings, gaming news and message boards. |
| Friday, 8 April 2005 |
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Legal iGaming Ready to License Remote Access Gaming Solution to Casinos
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| Legal iGaming, a provider of electronic gaming technology primarily to Native American Casinos, announced that its remote access gaming solution is ready for deployment to the gaming industry. This new technology will allow casino patrons to play casino games from their hotel rooms. |
| Thursday, 7 April 2005 |
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Online Casino English Harbour Bids for Stadium Naming Rights
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| The state of New Jersey is currently looking for bidders wishing to purchase the naming rights to the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, NJ. Online casino English Harbour has indicated an interest in acquiring the stadium's naming rights, which could go for up to $15 million. |
| Wednesday, 6 April 2005 |
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SkillJam to Dish out Skill Games to Inspired Broadcast Networks
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| Online gaming and betting technology provider FUN Technologies plc announced today that its subsidiary, SkillJam Technologies Corporation, which deals specifically in online skill gaming, has inked a deal with Inspired Broadcast Networks. As a result of the agreement, SkillJam will provide Inspired with online skill gaming technology. |
| Tuesday, 5 April 2005 |
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Caesars Entertainment Inc Plans to Publish Lifestyle and Gaming Magazine
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| Plans are in effect to put a new gaming lifestyle glossy on the presses by July from casino company Caesars Entertainment Inc. The magazine, which Caesars is developing with the help of Onboard Media, is to be released three times a year. |
| Monday, 4 April 2005 |
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Two Ontario Casinos to Get Help Centers for Problem Gamblers
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| The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp will institute information centers to aid compulsive gamblers at two of Ontario's casinos, just a hop, skip and a jump from the gaming floor. Information centers will have counselors on hand, who are trained in treating gambling problems. |
| Sunday, 3 April 2005 |
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Gambling Bill Passes in West Virginia Senate
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| On Monday, the West Virginia State Senate passed legislation allowing casino table games at the state's racetracks. The bill will next be passed on to the senate, where its lead sponsor, Sen. Andy McKenzie, R-Ohio, expects it to fare well. |
| Saturday, 2 April 2005 |
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Online Gambling Site Betcris Buys Ad Space on Jockey's Clothes
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| Online sports book and poker site Betcris.com is moving in on the territory of famed (or infamous) online casino Golden Palace. Until now, buying offbeat advertising space on eBay has been one of Golden Palace's trademarks, but not for long. |
| Friday, 1 April 2005 |
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