News Archive for June 2012

Jun 30 2012

iPoker Network Prepares for Two Tier Network Split

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The iPoker Network has announced a change in its network policy that will see players divided into separate pools. As of July 1st, all operators will be graded on new monthly performance indicators and then network changes based upon this grading process will be implemented from September 1st. The network will be divided into two
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Jun 30 2012

Lots of Cheats at Ohio’s New Casinos

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Two casinos have opened in Ohio in the last month and a half, one in Cleveland six weeks ago and one in Toledo three weeks ago. Since they opened between 15 and 25 people involved in cheating or other gambling related offences have been investigated. The Executive Director of the Commission, Matt Schuler, said that
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Jun 30 2012

Spain Prepares to Defend Their Euro Title

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In what proved to be a rather dismal game on Wednesday between Spain and Portugal, a penalty shootout eventually decided the victor. Spain will in fact move on to the finals to defend its Euro title. The Spanish squad is now in a unique position to make history. If the team can successfully defend its
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Jun 30 2012

A Bettors Paradise as NBC Plans on Streaming Every Olympic Event

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For the first time in history, every Olympic event will be streamed live on the Internet. NBC will be streaming the games from NBCOlympics.com. The bad news is that the games will only be available to “verified cable, satellite, and telephone company customers”. For now, the broadcasts will be for US viewers only. Like the
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Jun 29 2012

Bloombery’s Solaire Manila Nearing Completion

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During the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting earlier this week the Chairman of Bloomberry Resorts, Enrique Razon, said that its first integrated resort and casino in Manila Bay, the Solaire Manila, should be open by the first quarter of 2013. Razon said that 70% of the Phase 1 construction is now complete and the rest should
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Jun 29 2012

Pharaoh’s Treasure Video Slot Review

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Ash Gaming’s Pharaoh’s Treasure video slot is a popular game built upon an ancient Egyptian theme. Whilst the game looks simplistic at first, players will soon discover that there is a lot going on. The game has 5 reels and 20 paylines, its symbols include the Sphinx, a Pharaoh, Ancient Scenery and the Pharaoh’s Treasure
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Jun 29 2012

Italy Defeats Germany, Will Face Spain in Euro 2012 Final

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Italy will go on to face Spain in the Euro 2012 Final on Sunday after defeating the German team last night. Ending the German’s 15-game winning streak, Italy will now face the world and Euro champions with whom they tied 1-1 during the group stage of this year’s Euro. Italian striker Mario Balotelli fired in
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Jun 29 2012

Hope for Gambling Stocks after Disappointing May

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Last month saw gambling stocks suffer after a strong start to the year with almost all of the gains from the previous four months lost in just a few weeks. Considering the troubles in Europe, a Chinese slowdown and the lack of progress in US gambling legislation, this is not particularly surprising. However, it is
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Jun 28 2012

Macau’s Casino Restrictions Silently Disappear

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After being elected almost three years ago Macau’s Chief Executive Fernando Chui Sai-on said that he was in favour of “orderly development” of the casino industry. Since then a number of methods, such as restrictions on work permits, limits on developments and a rumoured table cap, have been used to slow down the development of
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Jun 28 2012

The Zombies Have Stolen the Online Jackpot

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Zombies is a new slot game from NetEnt that has 5 reels and 20 paylines. NetEnt is one of our favourite casino game developers, so we were excited to see their latest gem. Zombies takes place in an empty shopping mall. Fans of horror movies will love the theme. It’s as funny as it is
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