Casinos and gambling have always been associated with white collar crime. It is a sad fact, but it is true. In the golden era of the mafia and the start of Las Vegas, gangsters were using the casinos to skim some money and launder the rest. While the age of Bugsy Siegal has given way to the chief executive officer and the chairman of the board (not Frank Sinatra, the… Continue reading

The poker world has become a world of celebrities. Of course, there are many established celebrities that play poker. Many sports and movie stars have sat down at the table and made a name for themselves. However, the poker and gambling world has made stars in its own right. Many famous players like Dave “Devilfish” Ulliot, Phil Ivey, and Erik Seidel, have become famous for playing poker and winning. Some… Continue reading

It’s championship season. The popular online poker, casino, and gambling site, UB.com, will be holding the sixth installment of the UB.com Online Championship. The online poker championship tournament will commence on January 30 and feature a prize pool of at least one million dollars. The Online Championship has been a huge success in the previous five years, and the upcoming tournament is sure to surpass the last. The online poker… Continue reading

The concept is as old as time. Offer a new customer of taste of what they like for a discount or free and they will like it. When they do like it they will come back for more. Companies have been employing this marketing strategy forever. Sometimes trying out a new product means taking home a free gift. It is impossible to walk by the fragrance counter at a department… Continue reading

New Year’s Day is upon us. For most this means a great night of partying, champagne, fire works, and football! New Year’s Day in the United States has historically meant one of the greatest days of college football. This is when many of the big bowl games are played. Some of the best teams in the NCAA meet on neutral playing fields. Often these teams are not yearly rivals. The… Continue reading

Not only did Rival Gaming release the New Years Eve themed online casino slot, Reel Party Platinum, which is an updated version of the slot game Reel Party, but the online casino software company also released another new iSlot for their lucky players. iSlots have proved very popular with players at online casinos that use Rival Gaming’s online casino software.

The new iSlot release is Japan-O-Rama. Japan-O-Rama is has five reels… Continue reading

Go Casino is well known amongst online casino players, and one of the reasons it is so well known is because it not only offers a great Welcome Bonus, but also has some of the best online casino tournaments available.

This December has been a busy month for those who play at Go Casino, with more than $710,000 offered in guaranteed prizes this month. While this was a great way to… Continue reading

Of course, there is the lure of gambling and the fun of the sport, but most casino goers enjoy the entire atmosphere. There are a few high rolling gamblers who want to sit in a private room away from the crowds and play quietly. However, the sights, sounds, dealers, fellow gamblers, and free drinks, are what attract most gamblers. Up until recently online casinos and gambling sites were unable to… Continue reading

While online casinos and gambling are illegal in the United States, building an online casino isn’t. Actually, its fun and has become an online gaming hit. The ‘Tycoon’ series of games have become very popular. These games invite the players to build their own businesses in different industries. Popular themes have included, hotels, theme parks, cruise ships, and others. It’s all in fun. Players are asked to build a business… Continue reading

The U.S. federal government and many state governments have ramped up efforts to crack down on illegal online gambling. Their first attack is aimed at the middlemen payment processors. Since these processors deposit and withdraw money under false pretenses they are committing fraud. Most of these cases come down to money laundering. These cases take time to build, and (guess what) people are going to gamble online anyway.

Gambling is an… Continue reading