Online Casinos News Guide

Disney Online is pleased to announce the launch of Pirates of the Caribbean multiplayer online game for Mac OS X and Windows users.

The Pirates of the Caribbean game is based on the popular movie, and now players can be taken on a wild adventure, exploring the world and beyond. 

You will have the opportunity to create your own pirate, captain, ship, and assemble a crew of pirates.  The game allows you to interact with characters from the movies like Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann.  You can hunt for treasure, forge alliances and battle the undead!

Players get to battle with weapons such as grenades and pistols, and can unlock more powerful weapons as they increase their reputation.

You can also earn extra money by competing in parlour games like poker and blackjack, hunt for buried treasure and find money in rare items.

Pirates of the Caribbean Online system requirements call for Mac OS X v10.4.6 or later (the game’s Leopard compatibility status is unknown at this time, G4 or later (including Intel), 512MB RAM, 700MB free hard disk space and broadband Internet connection.

This years Halloween is the perfect time for online gamblers to play the spookiest slot game, Franken Cash, brought to you by one of the leading developers of online casino software, Microgaming.

Franken Cash is one scary slot machine that can be played for free and real money.  This machine does not offer a progressive jackpot, but one lucky player can win up to 2500 coins.

The new 5-reel, 20 pay-line haunted slot machine comes with big bonuses, scatters and free spins.  The theme is based around one of the scariest monsters, Frankenstein, and the graphics, sound effects and animation is second to none.

The electrifying bonus round will knock you out with many prizes, and the second screen bonus game offers free spins and a maximum bet of 200 coins.

During the game, a mad scientist will randomly appear from his laboratory with his ghoulish helpers, equipment and spare parts from his lab.  Follow him along as he tries to captivate Frankenstein’s Bride.  The story and characters will keep you entertained during game play.

To get into the spirit of Halloween, try your luck with Franken Cash at River Belle Casino, Lucky Nugget Casino and The Gaming Club Casino.

Online bingo site, JackpotJoy.com, is pleased to announce that one lucky player won the record amount on its Strike It Lucky game.

Last month, Strike It Lucky was released and set a new UK record by paying British player, ‘MarcC’ $282, 542, breaking the games previous record of $183.644.

Here’s what MarcC had to say about his win, “I’m just shocked”

“I’ve been celebrating over the weekend.  It was total shock really.  I had to ring and make sure that I had won.  My girlfriend didn’t believe me at first.  I’ve told her and my family but not my workmates yet,” he said.

Strike It Lucky is a 20-line game based on a popular 1980’s TV quiz show.  The game features an incredible bonus round that gives players the chance to win major jackpots.  The Hotspot Challenge gives players the opportunity to collect special symbols in order to take the game’s jackpot.

Strike It Lucky was launched is 1986 and became the fifth most popular television program in the United Kingdom in 1987.

JackpotJoy.com currently has over 1.7 million members making it the largest online bingo operator in the UK. With over 80 exciting games, JackpotJoy’s exclusive games, Deal or No Deal, Price is Right Bingo and Strike it Lucky are many players’ favourites.

Unibet CEO, Petter Nylander has been released, and agreed to remain in the Netherlands, after a brief appearance in the Amsterdam District Court regarding a warrant of arrest, directed by French gambling monopolies.

The Dutch police delivered Nylander a European warrant issued by the French judge based on proceedings against Unibet by Française Des Jeux, the French lottery monopoly, and PMU, the monopoly that governs betting on horses.

The Budget Ministry stated that it regretted the timing of Nylander’s arrest and hoped Française Des Jeux and PMU would drop their original complaints that had started the case against Unibet.

Nylander’s Belgian Lawyer, Ewout Keuleers, said, “We just want this circus to end as soon as possible.”

“It is disproportionate to try to enforce a criminal case against Mr. Nylander,” he added.

“We are doing nothing illegal because we have a license for Britain,” Nylander said.

“According to the European rules, if you have a license for one member state you are authorized to use it in the others,” he concluded.

Petter Nylander has agreed to stay in the Netherlands in the comfortable surroundings of a local hotel until his hearing.

Chief Executive Officer of online gaming firm, Unibet, Petter Nylander, has been arrested by Dutch police based on the European Commissions monopolistic policy on online gambling.

The Financial Times newspaper reported that the French Government has ordered the case against Nylander to be dropped, but events had already been set in motion with the warrant having been served.

The warrant was issued based on proceedings from last year against Unibet by the French lottery monopoly, Française Des Jeux and PMU, the monopoly that governs betting on horses. These organizations said that Unibet breached the national laws protecting State-owned monopolies.

A spokesperson for the Budget Ministry of France, said, “It is not a matter between the State and Unibet.”

“Française Des Jeux and PMU will be told to drop their complaint.”

The newspaper also reported that the arrest was criticized by Unibet, the European Commission and Swedish politicians, all saying that Unibet’s operations were legal under European Union law.

A member of the European Parliament for Sweden, Christofer Fjellner, said, “A worrying fact is that the European arrest warrant, an instrument put into place to combat terrorism and organized crime, is now used by the French Government to punish those who fight French protectionism.”

“What will be the next sector to be threatened with French arrests? The French are turning the European arrest warrant into a political tool,” he added.

Petter Nylander will appear before a judge in Amsterdam to decide the length of his detention, however a source from the European Commission seems to think the proceedings will be dropped.

Online slot machine site, Cyberslotz.co.uk, has released its newest game, Race for Riches, and is giving players the chance to win one of five McLaren F1 replica team shirts in order to celebrate the release.

Race for Riches is a sports car-themed game that features five win reels with stakes ranging from one penny to $40. Players spin the wheels to reveal prize matches or one of the hidden win games where they can enhance their chances on winning the jackpot.

If a player spins a ‘super car’ into play on reels two, three or four, they unlock a hidden street racing mini-game where they can win $1,000 up to $3,000 if a triple ‘nitro boost’ is activated.

Players can also try for another bonus that shows ‘three ladies’ on a win line. When this occurs, the chance of winning the jackpot increases, with the award of ten free spins.

Managing Director for Cyberslotz, Brian Morgan, said, “Cyberslotz maintains its position as a top UK slot site because we’re constantly updating and adding new games for our players to enjoy.”

“With the chance to win the McLaren F1 replica shirts we’re delighted to be able to give our players something else to remind them that Cyberslotz is a great website where they can play for real or just for fun if they prefer,” he added.

If you are interested in entering the prize draw for a chance to win one of the McLaren F1 team shirts, you must register at Cyberslotz.co.uk before October 31, 2007.

Chief Executive of online gaming company, Unibet, Petter Nylander, has been detained in Amsterdam by the Dutch police over allegations that the company breached laws in France that protect French betting monopolies.

Although Nylander has been detained, he hasn’t been charged, however, the detention seems to contradict European law which prevents the protectionism of a gaming monopoly and has provoked a strong reaction from Unibet.

In a statement, Unibet said, “Unibet is outraged by France’s total disregard of European Community law aiming to protect domestic commercial gambling monopoly, which is being challenged by the European Commission.”

Unibet and France have had other issues in the past as well.  Just recently at this year’s Tour de France, Unibet’s team was banned from competing after race organizers believed its participation would be in breach of French laws that prohibit advertising of foreign gambling companies.

Spokesperson for Unibet, Ragnar Hellenius, said, “We are upset of this unlawful act and harassment against our company and a citizen of Europe and we will take every action possible to bring this matter to justice.”

“This criminalisation of a specific individual is a tactic that we have seen French authorities using before and something we will not tolerate.  We take for granted that Petter Nylander will be released immediately,” he concluded.

Developer of online casino software, TotalESoft.com, has announced its newest online gambling firm, World-Wide-Win.com.

Now gaming fans can try out the new site, which features over 100 exciting and unique games, blackjack and craps, multi-line video slots and multi-million dollar jackpots.

CEO of TotalESoft, Jonathan Francis, said, “We are very excited to announce the release of our latest online casino www.World-Wide-Win.com.  It brings some great new elements to the usual gambling experience, including a whole host of regular and special bonuses, new and improved games, and some of the highest progressive jackpots available anywhere.”

“Our players will benefit from all the integrity and reputation of the TotalESoft.com name, as well as being given the best experience the online casino gaming world has to offer,” he added.

“Both existing and new players are invited to come and see what all the fuss is about at World-Wide-Win.com, and maybe you will be the next person to take down our latest major jackpot,” he concluded.

World-Wide-Win.com features a wide variety of video poker games, with new games being added every month.  The casino software is powered by TotalESoft and players have access to both free and real money modes with the support of a 24 hour customer support team.

Online casino favourite, Everest casino, has announced the winner of its Arabian Nights promotion.

Mitsuaki K from Japan is the lucky winner who received an all expenses paid trip to Dubai.  Not only will Mitsuaki K have the opportunity to travel to one of the most astonishing places in the world, but will also receive free airfare, luxury accommodations in a 5-star hotel and spending cash during the vacation.

Everest Casino’s Property Manager, Eduardo Santos, said, “This unique giveaway is one of the reasons that Everest Casino is one of the best online destinations for online gambling.”

“We look forward to offering similar contests in the near future,” he added.

Players who participated in this promotion, visited www.everestcasino.com and entered a coupon code when they made their deposit.  For every $250 they wagered during the month of September, gave them an entry into the Arabian Nights promotion.

Everest Casino began in 1996 and has since become one of the world’s longest-running and most popular online gaming sites.  They offer Progressive and Instant Jackpots, video poker and high quality table games.  Internationally, they handle over $500,000,000 in secure gaming transactions per year, delivering more than 100,000,000 games to players from over 200 countries.

World renowned online gambling firm, 888.com, is pleased to announce its newest addition, their first ever Italian sportsbook.

Analysts are estimating that the new sports betting site could bring in five to ten million dollars in revenues next year.

888.com made its intentions clear to become involved in the Italian market at last months European Interactive Gaming Congress and Expo (EiG). The company stated that any deal with a provider would be for more than just one year.

Chief Executive Officer for 888.com, Gigi Levi, said, “It will boost revenues but it will also build customer numbers so we are in a good position next year when skill games we are strong in, like poker, are allowed.”

888.com is looking to focus a lot of their efforts on the Italian market over the next few years as the nation is slowly opening up its gambling market. Originally, it had opposed online betting, but now stated that it will allow games of skill.

Online gaming companies are still waiting to figure out what will fall under the Italians definition of ‘games of skill’ as opposed to its ‘games of chance.’

The Italian government is expected to finalize these definitions before the end of this year.