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Irish-based online gambling company Paddy Power has made a major announcement with the launching of a new live dealer flash-based casino. The product, which will be featured at Paddy Power Casino, is based on technology provided by Evolution Gaming, which also created products used by Victor Chandler Live and Unibet. The new feature will offer several different forms of live dealer casino including a television studio-based casino, a high-table limit casino and card room streams, all of which would be familiar to users of other live dealer casinos. Paddy Power's live dealer casino can be accessed without downloads and allows customers to watch live feeds instantly. And best of all, it's open to everybody as free play will be permitted. The new facility adds to Paddy Power's wide array of offerings, including casino games, sports books, lotteries, bingo and poker.
2009 saw Irish passion rising high as usual, with a busy year of gambling action, industry awards, player success and, still fresh in our minds, a footballing fiasco that still has us fuming. State of the Industry Ernst & Young's annual report into the online gaming sector indicated a bright future for the UK industry. As with Ireland and the rest of the world, the economy may still be gloomy but the gambling industry's swift and innovative response is starting to pay off. Buoyant Bingo One example of a buoyant market is the online bingo sector which is enjoying a popular revival. This timeless gaming pursuit is wowing both new and older generations with its flashy, chat-focused, big prized online presence. Bingo rooms, such as JackpotCity Bingo are creating an online stir with their big money games. Sports Betting Bonanza Sometimes big sportsbetting events capture the imagination of the Irish public and, back in March, Paddy Power reported that the country had gone rugby mad - with more bets placed on the Six Nations and Grand Slam decider than any other rugby match in their history. Those looking for increased flexibility in their betting should check out Casino King's new iPhone and android casinos. Only recently launched, these offer players the opportunity to place a bet at their own convenience. Irish Success For the second year running, Bluff Europe Magazine voted Dublin the Best European Poker Venue. The city hosts a variety of card clubs and tournaments and was noted for its passion for the game and superior table banter! Dublin beat local rival London, who came in second place. London was noted for the massive rise of its pub poker, perhaps a phenomenon that may cross the water. Winners In online poker, 2008 PartyPoker Irish Champ, Jude Ainsworth reigned victorious at the 2009 PokerStars Spring Champion, winning close to a massive million dollars. The talented Ainsworth is always a fair bet for success, getting to the final in 40% of the tournaments he enters and never having walked away with less than his original buy-in. National Disappointment Ireland's controversial exit from the World Cup qualifiers left a sour taste in the mouths of football fans. The team exited the qualifiers via a handball incident that hit the back of the net for Thierry Henri. The subsequent furor and FIFA appeal for a place in the finals fell on deaf ears leaving the team and a nation full of ardent fans to watch the World Cup spectacle thinking, 'what if..?' ..and National Pride The pride of Irish fans was evident as the national rugby team remained unbeaten throughout the autumn international season. The season ended on a high, with a 15-10 win over the South African world champions at Croke Park. Celebrity Hollywood star, Charlize Theron shocked FIFA officials during the rehearsal for the recent World Cup draw. Theron, who has a long term Irish boyfriend and is a big fan of the Irish team, decided to have some fun at the expense of the FIFA bigwigs. During the dress rehearsal for the draw she plucked out a ball and read out, "Ireland". The FIFA officials went a little pale but Theron later assured them it was merely a lark. From Hollywood stars to poker celebs. Online poker giant, PokerStars has signed up its first Irish player in new sponsorship deal. Jude Ainsworth has an impressive record of success, winning over $1.5 million at the poker table. The William Hill Irish Sports Book of the Year was awarded to Dónal Óg Cusack's autobiography, 'Come What May'. The veteran Cork hurling goalkeeper relates his life on and off the pitch and gives his no-holds-barred views on hurling rivals, such as Kilkenny. Finally, a four-legged celebrity.. Sea the Stars was named Horse of the Year 2009 at the Horse Racing Awards in Dublin. During a year in which Irish flat horses have dominated the major European races, Sea the Stars shone bright and received an incredible 100% of the votes. The Year Ahead JackpotCity Casino is launching the highly anticipated Microgaming 'Hellboy' video slots in January. The comic-book theme includes all the iconic characters and is licensed from Dark Horse Comics. The 90s cult comic hero's lead game is a 5 reel, 20 payline, and multiple coin game. It has a 4 Level Bonus Feature, a randomly triggered Supermode feature with Held Wilds, as well as a 2x and 4x Gamble Feature. International Rugby Ireland will open up their defense of the RBS 6 Nations title in February with a home game against Italy. The 2010 tournament is a little special as it celebrates the centenary of the first ever Championship between the original five members. 2009 has been a busy year for bettors but 2010 could be even better!
The software gaming company synonymous with world-class games such as 20,000 Leagues, Area 21, Atlantic City Blackjack, Batman and many more has just moved closer to the profitable sports betting realm. To many in the online gaming world, CryptoLogic needs no introduction. This powerhouse of gaming launches more than 20 new games a year and includes player favorites such as Spider-Man, Jenga, King Kong and Call of Duty. Diversifying their portfolio BetClic is the latest flirtation that CryptoLogic has in its sites. This giant of online sports betting has 1.5 million customers and over 40 bookmakers. And if the signs are right, their union is going to be a money-spinner galore. Cryptologic moves into sports betting For a long established online casino software provider, Cryptologic, is now on the verge of entering the lucrative sports betting realm. BetClic - part of French giant Mangas - is a major European online sports betting gaming enterprise. The company is thrilled to have a minimum of 5 games licensed to them via CryptoLogic. DC Comics, Paramount Digital Entertainment Presently CryptoLogic is home to a plethora of world-famous DC Comics characters including the caped crusader Batman. But it's the 'Up, Up and Away' calling of the invincible Superman that has fans of CryptoLogic abuzz. From Paramount Digital Entertainment, it's Forrest Gump and Braveheart that will be streaming into online casinos. With such iconic brands being affiliated with CryptoLogic, it's no wonder that this Irish software giant continues to win the crowds over. But there's plenty more such as Just Vegas (enjoy 4 Sin City games in 1), Fumi's Fortune (a fast-paced Japanese game), Perfect Pairs Blackjack (an exciting Blackjack variant), Sic-Bo (ancient Chinese gambling games) and others that CryptoLogic provides to its growing player base.
The recent spell of Arctic weather has hit Irish horseracing hard with fixture after fixture being called off due to the harsh, snowy conditions. Costs Stack Up When races are postponed the whole industry counts the cost, including owners, trainers, jockeys, race courses and bookmakers. Off-course bookmakers suggest that each Irish race meeting is worth around €1.8 million, so there is real impetus to reschedule each cancelled race and recoup lost income. Due to declining attendance figures over recent years, particularly for midweek races, the industry has become more reliant on income from TV deals. "If a meeting is rescheduled, it doesn't matter if it is for a month later, or the following day. The media fees are paid and that is a major factor for racecourses," said the Association of Irish Racecourses chief executive, Paddy Walsh. With individual events earning racecourses TV fees of over €35,000, the cancellation of successive races is a serious knock to the industry. Christmas Fixtures Attendance figures always rise during the Christmas period and cancellations during this time can cost racecourses dear. Tom Burke, manager of Leopardstown commented in the Irish Times, "There is always a sigh of relief when we get to the fourth day at Christmas. Those four days account for 35% of our annual revenue. There is always a large financial implication when you have to call off a meeting." This year's seasonal income was adversely affected by fog in more ways than one. The Lexus Chase, in which Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson's horse, 'What A Friend' was due to run, had to be rescheduled. His horse ultimately won the race, which would have created a media buzz, had Alex Ferguson been able to attend the rescheduled race. As the cold spell continues not only is the industry bracing itself for yet further no-runs but rescheduled races are themselves being delayed. The racing industry is counting the days until the courses can be cleared and the backlog of races can finally take place.
The Irish Labour Party last Thursday proposed the introduction of a levy on offshore online betting sites, just a couple of weeks after the UK announced stricter regulations for foreign betting firms. Labour said offshore bookmakers would be charged a 1.5 percent levy under the plan. Telephone and television bookies would be included in the levy, which would replace the current 1 percent tax on betting shops. Mary Upton, a spokesperson for Labour, Ireland's third biggest political party, said operators that refused to pay the levy would face the consequences. "Online operators who are not based in Ireland but who are providing a service to Irish customers and who refuse to register and pay the betting levy will be blocked by Irish internet service providers, upon the direction of the government," Upton said. Upton added that the new levy does not affect online casinos. Rather it would apply only to online gambling services in Ireland that offer sports betting. The plan follows a growing trend in the region. Two weeks earlier, the United Kingdom's Department for Culture, Media, and Sports proposed a law under which online casinos would have to follow a series rules to qualify for a license.
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In casinos there are many aspects that must be taken into consideration and you must pay attention to many things. First of all you must not forget that casinos are built not for you to win, but rather are constructed in a business model based on profit. Many of those whom are gamblers and are into gambling forget a very important thing and that is: "the house always wins". You cannot cheat a casino, a dealer or one of the casino games no matter how hard you try. In other words, you can bluff in poker, but not the video poker game itself. Of course there are casino legends, movies or books that try to say that you can cheat in a casino, but they are essentially wrong. Every casino game is constructed and designed in such a manner that you as a regular player cannot cheat it. Some say that roulette can be won taking into consideration the modifications of the table or the usage of the ball, but it cannot be proven. Others say that blackjack can be outsmarted, but also not many manage to win big money counting cards, without being caught. You must also know that among the secure casino games there are the slot machines. Yes, it is true, even if people think that they are sill machinery, full of colors and sounds, it must be said that all slot machines are computers first and foremost. Yes, computers are built by people, but even that does not stop the slot machines from being well constructed computers. They represent a main attraction for many visitors and generally people consider them to be easy to play. The wheel just spins, you pull the handle and there you are, either you win or you lose. But slot machines are perfect computers that will get your money, mainly because of this reason: people see them as some shiny box, forgetting the important thing, that slot machines are there to make money, just like you.
Irish luck or poker prowess? Either way, poker players are eager to pit their skills against one another at the Irish Poker Open 2010. Big poker action The Irish Poker Open is the longest running No Limit Texas Holdem poker tournament in Europe and is also the second longest in the world, after the World Series of Poker (WSOP), held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Now WHP is offering players a seat at the event in Dublin, Ireland in 2011. Poker paydays in this tournament have exceeded €3 million and 2010 is set to shatter records. Qualifiers begin on Sundays from 7:30pm November 1st 2010. And the winners will receive an all-inclusive package to the event in Dublin to the value of $7,200. The Monthly Million There is also a guaranteed $1 million online poker event that William Hill Poker is currently running on Sundays. The qualifying satellite games begin from as little as a few pence. For players with cash in hand, buy-ins are possible for $500 + $35 to get into the main event. And the prize is a cool million dollars. Casino platform and exciting promos All new William Hill Poker players are eligible for a generous £400 sign-up bonus. Or perhaps the $4,000 first depositor's freerolls are more desirable? There are also Jackpot Sit'n' Go's, Refer a Friend bonuses and more. Plus, William Hill Poker has recently upgraded their lobby software to bring players new features and improvements. There is the option of displaying the game details either in the new two-pane format or the original three-pane format. William Hill offers a sleek, cool look to online poker. It's professionally themed design offers a quick software download and instant access to poker gaming. There is an exciting tournament schedule and they even roll out the red carpet for VIP club members.
There are plenty of online casinos out there, but sometimes it's difficult to choose which is best. There are many different ways to look at things: bonuses, software and progressive jackpots all come into play, and we compare three casinos by looking at those indicators. Jackpot City, a member of the Belle Rock Entertainment group, is one of the oldest running online casinos on the web, having been established in 1998. This casino puts a big emphasis on bonuses, with its current offer standing at €500 free playing money - €200 on first deposit and €300 on second deposit. In addition, its progressive jackpot now stands at over €4.25 million. And with over 170 online slots, as well as a wide selection of blackjack, poker and the other regular casino games, Jackpot City has a lot to offer. As a fellow member of the Belle rock stable, Lucky Nugget (established in 1997), has the same running jackpot on its many slot machines. Lucky Nugget's online slots are also powered by leading software provider Microgaming, just the same as at Jackpot City. The site is also offering a bonus of €1000 free playing money on over 300 of its casino games. Over at rival Euro Grand, a €1000 welcome bonus is also on offer to new customers. And with 13 jackpots totaling over €2.5 million, there's plenty of cash on offer there. A relative newcomer, Eurogrand's software is powered by Playtech, including its many multi line video slots.
Ireland's government has announced its intention to implement an online gambling tax, a plan that has been met with heavy criticism. Taoiseach (prime minister) Brian Cowen called last week for the tax, which would be placed on online and telephone betting. Under his proposed regulations, offshore internet companies would need a license to provide services to Irish citizens, whereas presently they are not required to pay anything to the Republic's government. However, it sparked a backlash from critics, many of whom see the move as a blatant bid to raise government revenue. Ladbrokes spokesman Joe Lewins told the Sunday Tribune on the weekend that the tax would not achieve its goals, saying that deterrent against online gaming, such as the blocking of IP addresses, had failed in other countries, and added that the tax wouldn't help support horseracing in Ireland as intended. Rival bookmaker Paddy Power, which is based out of Ireland, said his company would be one of the hardest hit by the levy given that most other online betting firms were located offshore. "We don't have an issue paying betting tax on Irish internet betting," said Paddy Power CEO Patrick Kennedy. "However, we do have a serious issue if we have to pay it solely because we employ people in Ireland." The company said that the tax threatened its plan to create 350 new jobs, and that the positions of some 700 existing workers could also be under threat.
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