Online Keno A Practical Guide for Beginners

          Sarah Ryan

Online Keno a game that is popular with gamblers throughout the world.  The offline version is extremely popular as well.  Keno is similar in nature to bingo and other lottery-type games.  This is because the game involves guessing the numbers that will be randomly drawn and players are paid depending on how many numbers they guessed correctly.  The simplicity of the game and how easy it is to learn plays a big part on making the game a favorite among players. The Basics of Online Keno When you play online Keno you will be shown one or more Keno cards. The cards are numbered between 1 and 80 and are laid out in 8 rows that contain 10 numbers. To – Read More

Roulette Tournaments: A Guide for Beginners

          Michael Schultz

Roulette tournaments are a great way to ramp up the excitement level of your regular game play.  Roulette tournaments operate in a way that is similar to slots and blackjack tournaments.  When you engage in roulette tournaments you are competing with other players throughout the world to determine who can wager more than anyone else within a prescribed period of time. How Roulette Tournaments Work Usually there is more than just won winner.  Instead, the casino will post a leaderboard that tracks the wagering levels of the top players throughout the competition.  Often, at least five, and as many as ten players will qualify for prizes.  The leaderboards allow players to monitor their progress throughout the tournament, letting them know – Read More

Blackjack Mistakes:  The Typical Big Five Blunders

          Dr-Casino

Blackjack mistakes are seldom talked about.  This isn’t due to a lack of interest in the game; blackjack is one of the most popular of all the online casino games.  However, when people talk about the game, they usually discuss the different ways to “beat the dealer.”  While it’s true that there are ways that players can lower the house advantage and increase their odds of winning, there are also plenty of mistakes that can be made and these can lead to a string of losses.  This is why we’ve compiled a short list of the most common blackjack mistakes made by novice players.  Simply by avoiding these blunders, players can substantially improve their chances for success. Blackjack Mistakes Involving – Read More

Live Dealer Blackjack: A Player’s Guide

          Sarah Ryan

Live dealer blackjack gives online gamblers an opportunity to get a real taste of what it’s like to play blackjack at a brick-and-mortar casino.  Because it’s a relatively “easy” game to play but requires an interesting mix of skill and luck, blackjack is one of the most popular of all the classic casino games.  Players who lack the resources or ability to visit a land-based casino can still enjoy the experience thanks to live dealer blackjack games.  Technological advances have made it possible for online casinos to broadcast live dealer blackjack games to eager members looking to compete against real dealers at some of the top blackjack sites from around the world.  Live dealer blackjack is the ideal blending of – Read More

Online Casino Match Bonuses Are Your Best Bet

          Michael Schultz

Online casino Match Bonuses are just one of the many different types of rewards offered to online casino players.  The online casino industry has become extremely competitive over the years.  In the early days of online gambling, when there were only a handful of online casinos available to players, operators didn’t have to go out of their way to lure players.  However, as the popularity of online gaming increased, many more operators came online.  This makes it challenging to not only attract new members, but to keep them loyal as well.  Incentives often take the form of free casino chips or spins, or prizes and gifts.  The most lucrative bonuses are usually offered in exchange for player registration and the – Read More

Online Gambling in Canada: Ladbrokes Pulls the Plug

          Jeff Mott

Online gambling in Canada is about to change.  Ladbrokes, one of the largest bookmakers worldwide, has announced that they will be leaving the Canadian market.  Although Ladbrokes hasn’t indicated this specifically, it is suspected that new gambling rules in the UK are behind the British-based bookmaker’s decision to no longer participate in online gambling in Canada. Despite their relatively longstanding involvement in online gambling in Canada, Ladbrokes has announced to their members that they are leaving the Canadian gambling market as of October 1, 2014.  Canadian players have 30 days to issue a withdrawal request.  Furthermore, Canadian players’ bonus balances and winnings that are pending due to unsatisfied wagering requirements following this 30 day period will automatically be forfeited. In – Read More

Online Casino FAQs: Answers to Players’ Top Questions

          Sarah Ryan

Why Online Casino FAQs are Important Online casino FAQs are compiled by virtually every online casino.  They are provided as a means of helping new players navigate the world of online casinos. Online casino FAQs are generally loaded with all kinds of helpful information.  They outline things like system requirements, security measures taken by the casino, how to deposit and receive funds from the casino, and what to do in case you experience any difficulties while playing at the casino.  Below are a few of the most common questions that are included in most online casino FAQs. The Most Important Questions to Look for in Online Casino FAQs How is the downloadable casino client different from the Instant Play casino – Read More

Marvel Slots:  Turning Players into Superheroes

          Michael Schultz

Marvel slots have been the answer to every geeky online casino enthusiast’s dream since they burst onto the scene in 2005.  Unless you’re a seasoned blackjack or poker professional, chances are that you’ve at least dabbled with a few slot machines. After all, slot machines have developed to a whole new level.  Modern slot machines no longer resemble old-school arcade games.  The levels are long gone and have been replaced by electronic machines with heaps of options and a wide range of compelling themes. Marvel slots represent the pinnacle of online slot machine development.  The wildly popular games are supplied by casino software giants, Playtech and Cryptologic.  Marvel slots games are based on popular characters from the iconic Marvel comic – Read More

Halloween Themed Slots:  Making the Holidays More Fun

          Sarah Ryan

Halloween themed slots are starting to be featured prominently on some casino websites signaling that, depending on where you reside, summer is truly over.  Traffic to Halloween themed slot machines doesn’t usually get into full swing until October.  But, just like the television ads for Christmas toys start popping up on your screens months in advance, the casinos are also hoping to tap into your holiday spirit by getting you on the Halloween bandwagon as early as possible.  This is the time of year that many software providers release new Halloween themed online slots or promote some of their older Halloween themed slots.  Top Game is one of those providers and their Witches Cauldron slots game is always popular with – Read More

Popular Online Casinos:  What Makes Them Better Than the Rest

          Jeff Mott

Popular online casinos are difficult to define.  In the broadest terms I suppose that a popular online casinos are the ones with the largest number of registered members.  This definition is not inaccurate, however it doesn’t take into account the niche online casinos that can be extremely popular, but appeal to a smaller pool of players.  The nature of the internet makes it possible for online casinos to encourage membership from players throughout the world.  We’ll take a closer look at the steps these casinos take in order to increase their popularity and gain the members.  These same rules apply to the online casino sites that cater to specific types of players. 6 Key Elements of Popular Online Casinos In – Read More