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Online Casino Suite – Best Online Casino Directory

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

We all know that Gambling Reviews is the best online gambling resource on the Web. If for no other reason, there is this awesome blog. You should always use more than one source, though. After all, whether we’re talking about casino information, news, tips, or relationship advice, if you only get your information from a single source, you never know if you’re getting good information. It’s good to branch out, which is why I want to introduce you to Online Casino Suite, one of the most respected online casino directories on the Internet.

In many circles, Online Casino Suite is considered the best online casino directory, but perhaps those people aren’t familiar enough with Gambling Reviews. In any case, Online Casino Suite has thorough guides for a number of games, including blackjack, craps, poker, roulette, slots and video poker. They have a blog that is updated daily to share gambling news, tips, advice, and information about casinos, bonuses, tournaments and other promotions.

Online Casino Suite also provides an in-depth review of online gambling software and online casinos that accept U.S. customers. The casino directory also has an in-depth white list and blacklist. The online casino white list is a directory of online casinos that are considered safe, secure and have good reputations. The online casino blacklist is the opposite. It is a list of casinos that every player should avoid.

Another good tool at http://onlinecasinosuite.com/ is the gambling forum. Using the forum, members can have discussions with each other about what games they’re playing, what promotions they’re enjoying, share strategy and more. They can also share any problems they may be having with an online casino, which the staff at Online Casino Suite tries to help with. While I certainly hope it won’t take time away from your browsing of Gambling Reviews, if I had to suggest another source, the best online casino directory would be Online Casino Suite.

Greek casino sues online competitor

Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

Strapped for cash, brick and mortar casinos are exploring different ways to make money. One casino in Greece has a good idea: sue a competing online casino. It may not be a quick buck, but it doesn’t require any innovation or rethinking of your business model, so it’s exactly the kind of thing land-based casinos like.

To be fair, there is actually merit to the lawsuit. Parnes Casino, located near Athens, is suing Casino848.com for revenue they lost due to unlawful infringement of the online casino in their market. In Greece, only online casinos that are licensed by the government can legally operate there. Casino848, a subsidiary of 888 Casino, does not possess a Greek casino license.

Since the online casino doesn’t have a license, not only are they not allowed to operate in Greece, but they are also not allowed to advertise in the country. The problem is that, despite that, the online casino has led a massive advertising campaign in Greece over the last six months. Many of the billboards, posters and more are within a short distance from Parnes Casino. It is the contention of Parnes Casino that due to the prevalence of online casino advertising in their area, Greek players have been opting to stay home and gamble online as a faster and cheaper convenience. For that reason, the brick and mortar casino is suing their online competitor for lost revenue that they say is a direct result of the illegal advertising.

While this should bring them good revenue in the short term, if Parnes Casino, like many brick and mortar casinos, is so worried about losing business to online casinos, maybe they should consider getting in on the online gambling industry. It’s working for Harrah’s.

Silver Dollar Casino giving away wine and food

Thursday, October 14th, 2010

I love food and wine festivals. They are a great way to sample fine cuisine and try lots of different wines. My all-time favorite was when I went to a Latin American Food and Wine Festival. It has great Hispanic food, good wine and, best of all, the place was full of gorgeous Latin women (in my time on this planet, I have found very few Latin women who aren’t gorgeous). Therefore, I got pretty excited when I saw that Silver Dollar Casino is holding a Wine & Food Sweepstakes.

Winners of Silver Dollar’s sweepstakes will receive gift baskets with baked goods, cheeses, chocolates, wines, microbrew beer and more. The winner will receive that gift basket every month for six months, so this bonus is – and I hate to use the cliché – a gift that keeps on giving.

The Wine & Food Sweepstakes runs until October 20, when the drawing will be done. Winners will be chosen from a random drawing of tickets. Players can have a ticket entered in the sweepstakes by redeeming 500 loyalty points. There is no limit to the number of tickets you can purchase, but each one will cost you 500 loyalty points, which are earned by playing games at the online casino, participating in tournaments and more.

If you want to earn more loyalty points to purchase more tickets, you can earn double loyalty points for playing Silver Dollar Casino’s Game of the Month. The game for October is Vampire Vixen, a game with a definite Halloween theme.

If you love food and wine as much as I do – but hopefully not to the extent that you’re an obese alcoholic – you should check out the Wine & Food Sweepstakes at Silver Dollar Casino. Tickets can be purchased all month and the drawing is on October 30. Have fun!

Weekly casino promotions at Lucky Red

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

I always seem to get Cherry Red Casino and Lucky Red Casino mixed up. I guess it’s because they’re both Realtime Gaming casinos with the word “red” in the title. So I have to keep reminding myself, Cherry Red is the one with the flash footage of the hot model in the red dress. Lucky Red is the online casino that always has some new weekly bonus to report.

Now that I have that sorted out, I should tell you about the current weekly bonus. Though many of the bonuses repeat over time, at any given time if you go to Lucky Red, you will find a list of promotions – ongoing and upcoming – on the promotions page.

This mid-week casino bonus doesn’t have a cool or catchy name like they often do, so I will come up with it. I think I’m going to call it the Free Money For Taking Free Money bonus. Maybe that’s not so clever, but it is descriptive. Lucky Red Casino is offering a match bonus on your deposits and if you claim enough bonuses, they’ll give you can extra bonus as a reward. Sounds good, right?

For players of online slots, scratch cards and keno, the casino is offering a 60% match bonus, with an upper limit of $1,000. However, that bonus can be redeemed an unlimited number of times, meaning there is no real cap on the bonus. The coupon code for that bonus is HUMPDAY.

For players of online blackjack, video poker and other table games, the casino offers a 45% match bonus, with a maximum bonus of $1,000. Again, the bonus can be claimed an unlimited number of times. The coupon code for that bonus is UPHILL.

If you redeem either of those bonuses five times, Lucky Red will give you an additional $25 bonus as a gift. That bonus is also unlimited, so you can receive a free $25 for every five bonuses you redeem.

To take part in what I’m calling the Free Money For Taking Free Money bonus, visit Lucky Red Casino.

Haunted House promotion at PartyCasino

Friday, October 1st, 2010

October is my second-favorite month of the year, behind only December. I’m afraid October will always be second place, because a month that contains Christmas is tough competition. Still, October has a lot going for it. The weather starts to cool down and get nice, the MLB playoff start (leading to the World Series, also in October), and of course there is Halloween. With its haunted houses, candy, costumes and parties, few days rival Halloween.

In fact, I’m excited enough about Halloween (and not just because of all of the slutty costumes) that I’m going to tell you about the Haunted House promotion at PartyCasino. It doesn’t take place until October 28, but it is worth looking forward to.

From October 28 through October 31, you have to look out for the lady of the haunted house, a ghost lady that would be scary if she wasn’t carrying stacks of cash. At any time she can pounce, but unlike most ghost attacks, this one has a positive result: cash prizes, bonuses and free loyalty points.

To qualify for the random prizes, all you have to do is play any online slot at PartyCasino. To really get into the spirit, it’s recommended that you play Monster Money, Resident Evil or Graveyard Bash.

If you are not yet a member of PartyCasino, this might be a good time to join. New members receive a welcome bonus of up to $3,000. Players of online slots can receive a 100% match bonus on their first four deposits. Each bonus has a maximum value of $750. For players of other casino games, the online casino offers a 100% match bonus with a $200 limit.

To take advantage of the Haunted House bonus and more, visit PartyCasino.

Two Microgaming online casinos merge

Thursday, September 30th, 2010

Microgaming is one of the leading software developers for the online gambling industry. In operation since 2004, they have developed a reputation for excellent graphics and presentations, unique themes and good security. Casinos utilizing the Microgaming software are among the most respected in the industry. Still, sometimes they need to combine their forces to become bigger and more profitable. Two Microgaming casinos are now doing just that.

Diamond Bet and Tell Gaming have announced a merger that will have both companies operating under the Diamond Bet brand. Both online gambling operators run online casinos, poker rooms and sports betting services in the Swedish market.

Diamond Bet CEO Alexander Stevendahl spoke of the merger with excitement and stated that by combining the two companies, they will be able to offer players more games, bigger tournaments and larger jackpots. It will also allow players to find a larger variety of services on the same website. Tell Gaming was best known for its Liga Football sports betting service. Liga Gaming is like fantasy football (or soccer, whatever you want to call it), where players create an 11-man dream team of players from the English Premier League and then win money based on the success of those players.

Diamond Bet, on the other hand, is best known for their Diamond Academy online poker school. Tell Gaming members will benefit from the instructional course that is designed to turn average poker players into great poker players.

Other online casino games and promotions that are common for Microgaming casinos will still be available at Diamond Bet as well. That includes hot games like The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring online slot.

Weekly promotions at Aladdin’s Gold Casino

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

When it comes to grabbing your attention, few online casinos do it as well as Aladdin’s Gold Casino. Their Flash-based casino has some of the best graphics and animation in the business, complete with Aladdin, the genie and the princess. The background is of well-animated Arabian architecture. Still, though the presentation on the website is good, that’s not as important as the other thing that grabs your attention: their promotions.

Every week, Aladdin’s Gold offers different weekly promotions. This week, there are two different offers. The first is called the Aladdin’s Gold 500. That promotion actually has three different deals. The first is a deposit bonus where if you deposit $150, the casino with give you $500 to play on slots. The coupon code for that bonus is ALADDINSGOLD500.

There is another match bonus for slot players as well – this one a match percentage. The casino offers a 60% match bonus on your deposit, with the bonus up to $1,000. The bonus money can be used on online slots, keno and scratch cards. The coupon code is 10SLOTS60 and it can be redeemed up to 30 times.

The other bonus that is part of this promotion is for players of blackjack and video poker. Aladdin’s Gold is offering a 45% match on your deposit, with a maximum bonus amount of $1,000. That bonus can be redeemed up to 30 times. The coupon code is 10BJVP45.

The other promotion this week is called the Cash Grab Week. In this promotion, the casino is offering a 60% match bonus, with a maximum amount of $1,000, for players of slots, keno and scratch cards. The coupon code is HOTCHA and it can be redeemed an unlimited number of times. The other bonus is a 45% match for deposits to play blackjack, video poker and other table games. The coupon code is BRAVO and it can also be redeemed an unlimited number of times. If you redeem either of those coupons at least five times, you are eligible for a free $25 bonus.

To take advantage of any of these weekly bonuses, visit Aladdin’s Gold Casino.

Spain making progress in gambling bill

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Since last year, Spain has been moving toward legalizing and regulating online gambling. As is often the case with government, the process has been very slow. Still, this week there has been some progress, with a draft of gambling legislation being approved by the Council of Ministers.

This week, the Council of Ministers approved a draft of the Gambling Act, which would regulate all forms on gambling, with a special emphasis on online gambling, mobile gambling and gambling via interactive television. The main concern of the new bill is safety, primarily making sure underage people cannot gamble, protecting problem gamblers from themselves, and protecting everyone from unscrupulous gambling operators.

Included in the legislation is a plan to license operators, including online casinos. The operators would have to be inspected and certified as safe and fair in order to receive and retain their licenses and the licenses would last for five years at a time. And of course, since we’re talking about government regulation, taxation is a big part of the new bill.

There are questions as to who should do the regulating, though. Spain has a number of autonomous communities and has a government that is not very centralized and over time, unlike other countries, has become even more decentralized. Those autonomous communities govern themselves, with little influence from the central federal government. The Gambling Act, however, calls for a federal regulation of gambling, including in the autonomous communities. Elena Salgado, the Second Vice President and Minster of Economy and Finance supports a federal regulatory structure. In return for agreeing to be subject to the federal law and regulations, much of the tax revenue would be put back into the autonomous communities.

That could be a sticking point, but it’s possible that the autonomous communities would accept that compromise. Only time will tell and, as slowly as this process has been so far in Spain, it will probably take a lot of time to tell.

Last phase of Slottery at Super Slots Casino

Monday, September 27th, 2010

The last phase of the Slottery tournament is now underway at Super Slots Casino. For those not in the know, the Slottery tournament is a month-long tournament that began on August 29 and ends on October 3. Okay, so that’s actually a little longer than one month. In any case, the slot tournament occurs in five parts, each one week long. The fifth and final part started yesterday.

The final phase of the Slottery tournament began on Sunday, September 26 and ends on Sunday, October 3. Like the other four parts, this phase has an entry fee of $5 and players compete for a share of the pot. Since the tournament is always popular, that pot tends to get pretty large.

The first four parts of the Slottery tournament were played on Rocking Robin, Solomon’s Mines, Lucky Lady and Naughty Ninjas. The final part is played on the Cash Caboose slot, an online slot with an old western theme, specifically about train robbers.

If you don’t want to pay the $5 entry fee, there is also a free slot tournament starting today. The freeroll tournament is played on the SuperMarket Slots game and it runs from Monday, September 27 to Monday, October 4. There is no entry fee for the tournament and players compete for a share of a $3,000 prize pool.

To take part in any of these tournaments, you only need to be a member of Super Slots Casino and log into them via the tournaments page. Be sure to read the terms and conditions of the tournaments and all promotions. That goes for any online casino.

Weekend tournaments at Millionaire Casino

Friday, September 24th, 2010

This weekend there are some good tournaments at Millionaire Casino. The tournaments that will get the most attention are the Slots-tember tournament and the Slottery. The Slots-tember is the month-long tournament that ends on September 30. The buy-in is only $5 and players compete for a shot at a $100,000 prize.

The Slottery is a five-part tournament that has a fourth part ending on September 26. That is a $5 tournament where players compete for a share of the pot. While those tournaments are the big ones for this weekend, they aren’t the only tournaments available to Millionaire Casino members. For one thing, there are tournaments available for those who don’t even play slots.

For video poker players, the September 100-Hand tournament is still going strong and doesn’t end until September 30. That tournament has a $5 buy-in and players compete for the pot. There is also the Weekend Deuces Wild Face-Off, which runs from Friday to Sunday. The game is played on the Deuces Wild game and has a $5 entry fee, with players going after the pot.

For blackjack fans, this weekend is the Weekend Blackjack Classic. It is played on the US Blackjack game and runs from Friday to Sunday. The blackjack tournament has a $10 entry fee and players compete for a share of a $5,000 prize pool.

Lastly, roulette players aren’t left out of the action at this casino. TheWheel Deal tournament began yesterday and ends on September 30. It is played on the American Roulette game and has an entry fee of only $2. Players fight for a share of the pot.

To take part in any of these casino tournaments, visit Millionaire Casino.

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