Mark Maunsell, 24, was one of two Badbeat.com sponsored poker players to cash in the PokerStars UKIPT Nottingham 2011 which had a record breaking 1,058 entrants and an astounding £529,000 prize pool.
The other Badbeat.com player was Badbeat Managing Director John Conroy, who was eliminated after racing with TT against AK when down to just 15 big blinds, came in 81st and a prize of £1,375.
Mark first joined Badbeat.com as a Sponsored Player in April 2010 starting on a $300 Daily Limit and, with the support and tuition of his personal high-stakes mentor Manuel Palanca, worked his way through the levels to a $3,000 Daily Limit earning himself not only a profitable year with Badbeat.com but was awarded a PokerStars UKIPT ticket for his outstanding performance.
Mark’s mentor, Manuel, commented, “Mark played a fantastic game throughout his two days at the UKIPT Nottingham which sadly came to an end when his QQ ran into AK with the river bringing a King to eliminate Mark and put him in 70th place for a £1,585 prize. I’m still very proud of him for making it this far in such a big tournament.”
Mark Maunsell commented on his game, “This was my biggest live tournament and although it was a little nerve-wracking, my whole game was pretty solid. I just played the two cards in front of me and took it one step at a time.
Mark will be representing Badbeat.com again at the PokerStars UKIPT Manchester in March and you can keep track of him and all the Badbeat players who are entering by following them on Twitter (@BadbeatLimited), Facebook, the Badbeat Blog (blog.badbeat.com) or at www.badbeat.com.
Special Valentine’s Week Prizes will be given away to sponsored poker players from February 14-21st by hitting a Heart Flush or Straight Flush and Champagne to players who hold King and Queen of Hearts at Showdown. Visit www.badbeat.com for further details.
Founded in 2005, Badbeat.com is the original and leading online poker staking business. It is an organisation created to win at poker through the funding and comprehensive support of winning online players. Winning at poker is harder today than it was just a few years ago – and every Badbeat.com player has cutting-edge software tools, a structured development path with advanced learning aides coupled with the knowledge, expertise and support from a pool of world class poker mentors and support staff.
Source: The Gamblogger
Friday, February 18, 2011
Texan Wins $20k Jackpot Playing Loose Caboose Online Slot Machine at US-friendly GrandeVegasCasino.com
US-friendly online casino GrandeVegasCasino.com has more than $5 million in progressive jackpots waiting to be won – and that doesn’t even count all the random jackpots available -- so it should come as no surprise that a regular player walked away with more than $20K after an evening of slots just the other night.
Last week Deborah W. from Houston won $20,139 playing the Loose Caboose online slot machine.
“I win a little here and there, but never anything like this!” said Deborah W. “I like to play in slots tournaments, and Loose Caboose is one that Grande Vegas uses for tournaments, so I’ve played it a lot. Just goes to show, you just never know!”
Loose Caboose is a 25-pay line, 5-reel video slot game with a top jackpot of 5000x the line bet, paid out when five Engineer symbols appear on an active pay line. The Caboose is the Scatter symbol and three or more trigger the Cash Train Bonus Game where free spins can be won. Other symbols of trains from the Wild West include an engine, conductor and ticket.
While progressive jackpots require players to spin a specific combination of symbols after placing a maximum bet, the Loose Caboose jackpot – like several others at Grande Vegas, is a “random” jackpot. This means that any player can hit the jackpot any time, regardless of how much they’ve bet or what they spin.
The biggest progressive jackpots at GrandeVegasCasino.com are the biggest jackpot available to American players. Jackpot Pinatas is currently over $1.6 million. Other million dollar jackpots are the Aztec’s Millions ($1.2 million) and the Midlife Crisis/Shopping Spree ($1,055,000). Cleopatra’s Gold is worth over a quarter million.
GrandeVegasCasino.com is famous for its generous bonuses and VIP comps. Players automatically earn 1 free comp point for every $10 wagered. 100 comp points are equivalent to $1 real money that can be wagered or withdrawn.
In addition to their $100 Welcome Bonus, Grande Vegas Casino gives players up to another $200 in deposit bonus money every month (coupon code GRFEB11). Once a month players can also collect up to $140 with the Lifestyle Bonus (coupon code for February: ROMEO). By cashing in on special Monday, mid-month, midweek and “Wild Vegas” bonuses players can get hundreds more in free bonus cash.
Grande Vegas Casino is a state-of-the-art online casino owned by Tigress Management Ltd. It offers hundreds of popular online casino games and several million dollar slot machine progressive jackpots. GrandeVegas.com welcomes players from around the world, including the United States.
Source: The Gamblogger
Last week Deborah W. from Houston won $20,139 playing the Loose Caboose online slot machine.
“I win a little here and there, but never anything like this!” said Deborah W. “I like to play in slots tournaments, and Loose Caboose is one that Grande Vegas uses for tournaments, so I’ve played it a lot. Just goes to show, you just never know!”
Loose Caboose is a 25-pay line, 5-reel video slot game with a top jackpot of 5000x the line bet, paid out when five Engineer symbols appear on an active pay line. The Caboose is the Scatter symbol and three or more trigger the Cash Train Bonus Game where free spins can be won. Other symbols of trains from the Wild West include an engine, conductor and ticket.
While progressive jackpots require players to spin a specific combination of symbols after placing a maximum bet, the Loose Caboose jackpot – like several others at Grande Vegas, is a “random” jackpot. This means that any player can hit the jackpot any time, regardless of how much they’ve bet or what they spin.
The biggest progressive jackpots at GrandeVegasCasino.com are the biggest jackpot available to American players. Jackpot Pinatas is currently over $1.6 million. Other million dollar jackpots are the Aztec’s Millions ($1.2 million) and the Midlife Crisis/Shopping Spree ($1,055,000). Cleopatra’s Gold is worth over a quarter million.
GrandeVegasCasino.com is famous for its generous bonuses and VIP comps. Players automatically earn 1 free comp point for every $10 wagered. 100 comp points are equivalent to $1 real money that can be wagered or withdrawn.
In addition to their $100 Welcome Bonus, Grande Vegas Casino gives players up to another $200 in deposit bonus money every month (coupon code GRFEB11). Once a month players can also collect up to $140 with the Lifestyle Bonus (coupon code for February: ROMEO). By cashing in on special Monday, mid-month, midweek and “Wild Vegas” bonuses players can get hundreds more in free bonus cash.
Grande Vegas Casino is a state-of-the-art online casino owned by Tigress Management Ltd. It offers hundreds of popular online casino games and several million dollar slot machine progressive jackpots. GrandeVegas.com welcomes players from around the world, including the United States.
Source: The Gamblogger
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
iMEGA Study Shows Billion Dollar iGaming Bill Critical to New Jersey Economy
An economic development study released by the Interactive Media Entertainment and Gaming Association (iMEGA) on the economic and fiscal impact of iGaming legislation currently awaiting the signature of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie (R) shows how regulating iGaming could revive the State’s dismal economy. The long-term financial benefits of New Jersey’s Intra-State Internet Gambling Bill (S490) are being heralded as a major catalyst for the recovery of the state’s ailing economy, as well as a launch pad for its employment sector, as the State seeks to become the capital of regulated iGaming in the US.
The report, entitled “Potential Economic and Fiscal Impacts of the Proposed New Jersey Intra-State iGaming Bill,” was submitted to iMEGA by Econsult Corporation a public policy and economics consulting firm. The report assesses the considerable economic and fiscal impact of the proposed regulation in New Jersey.
According to the economic development study the mechanics of the proposed Bill will see the long-term creation of up to 57,000 new jobs (employees earning up to $2 billion in personal income) contributing to a potential $7 billion in gross iGaming yield. This will provide an estimated $472 million in total New Jersey tax revenues for a state in dire need of relief from an onerous budget deficit.
The shorter-term impacts would see “increased economic activity, employment, demand for commercial office space and tax revenues” and would account for between £210 million to $250 million in gross gaming yield. This will bring in $55 million in tax revenue while providing around 2,000 new jobs in the sector. And when you consider that all of the quoted figures are based on poker and casino games alone, the scope to the opportunity awaiting New Jersey is further emphasised.
Joe Brennan Jr, iMEGA Chairman, explained; “The economic benefit has the potential to extend far beyond the available gaming tax yield.”
“What has made this compelling for New Jersey is the opportunity for job creation in a high-tech sector, as well as the ability to attract significant investment dollars to the state. New Jersey wants to be the capital of iGaming, and with all of the infrastructure, workforce, regulatory and location advantages, it very well could be.”
The long-term benefit for New Jersey, is seen in the report as the State’s “first mover” advantage in becoming the business hub for a nation-wide iGaming industry. The report states: “Successful enactment of the proposed legislation could generate economic and fiscal benefits that far exceed those associated with an intrastate system. In particular, passage of this legislation could allow New Jersey to become the business hub of a burgeoning new industry, exporting services to and generating income from gamers throughout the country.”
The news comes as the State of New Jersey’s debt has been downgraded by Standard & Poor to AA- from AA, making it one of the seven lowest rated states in America. The new negative rating could make government borrowing or refinancing more expensive for taxpayers and adds to a much under-funded pension scheme.
Signing the iGaming bill into law may now appear to be more of a priority than the Governor’s office had first anticipated. Earlier this month, Governor Christie learnt that the deficit he faces as he creates his first budget could be anywhere between $8 billion and $11 billion.
Source: Gamblogger's Biz Blog
Source: Gamblogger's Biz Blog
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
New LoveYourSlots.com Powered by GTECH G2 Instant Win Games Platform
8 Ball Games Ltd, will feature instant play, instant win games from GTECH G2 on its new LoverYourSlots.com site. The Guernsey-based online bingo operator has operated LoveYourBingo.com in the UK for 18 months.
LoveYourSlots.com is built on GTECH G2's Instant Game Platform which will enable the operator to easily add new games from GTECH G2 as well as other instant game suppliers.
“We felt GTECH G2 offered the best selection of the type of top performing games that our players will like,” said Jeremy Bygrave of 8Ball Games, a leading marketer of online gaming and owner of the Love Your Slots brand. “We needed a bespoke solution for our unique business model and with their creativity and flexibility we’ve managed to create a very unique and appealing offering.”
“We have an extensive library of instant games and we’re adding new material all the time,” said William Scott, VP Commercial, GTECH G2. “Our library currently covers a full range of themes and game types, including branded content from leading companies such as PopCap and Endemol. Instant play games are perfect for the kinds of casual players that 8Ball Games attract. I’m sure they’ll do well with them and we look forward to providing them with new games as they become available.”
GTECH G2's Instant Games proposition takes two forms, a state of the art platform on which to launch and manage instant games to maximum effect and a content library from which to choose proven and successful games regardless of platform choice. The GTECH G2 Games Room is at the heart of a successful instant game proposition. It is the engine room that enables games to be quickly and easily launched, managed and enhanced.
GTECH G2 is the only interactive gaming software and services provider that can supply a complete end-to-end solution including lottery, poker, sports betting, bingo, casino, skill games, instant games and back office systems to commercial and state-run operators.
LoveYourSlots.com is built on GTECH G2's Instant Game Platform which will enable the operator to easily add new games from GTECH G2 as well as other instant game suppliers.
“We felt GTECH G2 offered the best selection of the type of top performing games that our players will like,” said Jeremy Bygrave of 8Ball Games, a leading marketer of online gaming and owner of the Love Your Slots brand. “We needed a bespoke solution for our unique business model and with their creativity and flexibility we’ve managed to create a very unique and appealing offering.”
“We have an extensive library of instant games and we’re adding new material all the time,” said William Scott, VP Commercial, GTECH G2. “Our library currently covers a full range of themes and game types, including branded content from leading companies such as PopCap and Endemol. Instant play games are perfect for the kinds of casual players that 8Ball Games attract. I’m sure they’ll do well with them and we look forward to providing them with new games as they become available.”
GTECH G2's Instant Games proposition takes two forms, a state of the art platform on which to launch and manage instant games to maximum effect and a content library from which to choose proven and successful games regardless of platform choice. The GTECH G2 Games Room is at the heart of a successful instant game proposition. It is the engine room that enables games to be quickly and easily launched, managed and enhanced.
GTECH G2 is the only interactive gaming software and services provider that can supply a complete end-to-end solution including lottery, poker, sports betting, bingo, casino, skill games, instant games and back office systems to commercial and state-run operators.
Monday, February 7, 2011
New Features at Bidibot Give New Bidders Better Chance of Winning Poker Credits
Just like poker, winning a Bidibot penny auction takes both luck and strategy. Since it can take some practice and learning to bid and win against more experienced bidders, Bidibot has incorporated some special features just for newbies. Auctions designated “Max Bids” and “Unlucky Bidders” and “No Bot” help level the playing field. Limits on number of auctions won now make it possible for even more poker and casino game players to buy credits for a fraction of their value.
“We want to accommodate all kinds of customers so, based on feedback we’ve received, we’ve implemented some important changes,” said poker pro and Bidibot founder John Tabatabai. “Win limits and specially designated auctions help ensure everyone has a fair chance of winning.”
Bidibot is an online penny auction site that auctions credits at popular online poker and casino sites. $25, $30 and even $50 in credits usually sell for less than $5. With such incredible bargains to be had, competition can be fierce and many bidders have developed smart strategies. The site does have a “Strategy” section to help new bidders develop their own winning strategy while win limits and special auctions give them an opportunity to hone their bidding skills.
Maxbid auctions, for example, are designed to restrict the number of bids placed per user, reducing the competition and giving new bidders a better chance of winning. The maximum number of bids allowed is illustrated on the Max Bids icon. And Unlucky Bidder auctions are open only to bidders that have never won a Bidibot auction. These auctions are a great place to start bidding against other newcomers.
This week special auctions for Valentine's offer a wide range of consumer goods including televisions, iPods and cameras plus vouchers for Top Shop and spa breaks – and they’ll all likely sell for pennies on the dollar.
Bidibot auctions credits for leading poker and casino sites including Poker Stars, UltimateBet, 888Poker, Absolute Poker, Titan Poker, Victory Poker, JackpotCity, JackpotJoy, Sportsbook.com, PartyBingo and DiceArena. Chilipoker, RPM and Slotland credits are also now available at the only online penny auction site for gamblers.
“We want to accommodate all kinds of customers so, based on feedback we’ve received, we’ve implemented some important changes,” said poker pro and Bidibot founder John Tabatabai. “Win limits and specially designated auctions help ensure everyone has a fair chance of winning.”
Bidibot is an online penny auction site that auctions credits at popular online poker and casino sites. $25, $30 and even $50 in credits usually sell for less than $5. With such incredible bargains to be had, competition can be fierce and many bidders have developed smart strategies. The site does have a “Strategy” section to help new bidders develop their own winning strategy while win limits and special auctions give them an opportunity to hone their bidding skills.
Maxbid auctions, for example, are designed to restrict the number of bids placed per user, reducing the competition and giving new bidders a better chance of winning. The maximum number of bids allowed is illustrated on the Max Bids icon. And Unlucky Bidder auctions are open only to bidders that have never won a Bidibot auction. These auctions are a great place to start bidding against other newcomers.
This week special auctions for Valentine's offer a wide range of consumer goods including televisions, iPods and cameras plus vouchers for Top Shop and spa breaks – and they’ll all likely sell for pennies on the dollar.
Bidibot auctions credits for leading poker and casino sites including Poker Stars, UltimateBet, 888Poker, Absolute Poker, Titan Poker, Victory Poker, JackpotCity, JackpotJoy, Sportsbook.com, PartyBingo and DiceArena. Chilipoker, RPM and Slotland credits are also now available at the only online penny auction site for gamblers.
iMEGA Chairman Joe Brennan Jr Considers Last Week’s New Jersey Vote for Exchange Betting Important First Step in Creating American iGaming Hub
In signing bills (A-2926 and S-2229) to legalise exchange betting and pari-mutuel wagering on Monday of this week, Governor Chris Christie has given the green light to the legalisation of exchange betting; a peer-to-peer wagering platform brought to prominence by exchange operators such as Betfair (who acquired TVG in 2009).
iGaming experts hope this is a precursor to the complete modernisations of New Jersey’s gaming industry, which is hoped to include an Internet Gambling bill (S3167) that is expected to be signed into law before the end of March.
iMEGA Chairman, long-standing advocate and campaigner for regulated iGaming in New Jersey, Joe Brennan Jr, explained that Governor Christie’s efforts could help position the state as an example of modern gaming in America and as a hub for a future iGaming industry.
“By endorsing the exchange wagering bill, Governor Christie is showing the kind of leadership that can turn New Jersey into the centre of iGaming in the US,” he said. “Hopefully, exchange wagering will become one part of a suite of iGaming offerings that NJ-based firms can offer to state residents, and eventually, the rest of the country.”
Sponsored by New Jersey General Assembly Democrats Craig Coughlin, John Burzichelli and Annette Quijano, A-2926 has been designed to boost interest in horseracing in the state and permits the New Jersey Racing Commission to issue a licence to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority that would allow it to operate a betting exchange.
S-2229 was sponsored by New Jersey General Assembly Democrats John McKeon and Connie Wagner and permits racetrack permit holders to provide for a single pari-mutuel pool for each running or harness horse race.
Governor Christie said in a statement, “These measures represent the next steps in following through on my administration’s commitment to securing a strong, independent and self-sufficient horseracing industry in New Jersey. We are providing new tools to help the industry implement new strategies, generate additional revenues and capitalise on interest in horseracing around the state.”
iGaming experts hope this is a precursor to the complete modernisations of New Jersey’s gaming industry, which is hoped to include an Internet Gambling bill (S3167) that is expected to be signed into law before the end of March.
iMEGA Chairman, long-standing advocate and campaigner for regulated iGaming in New Jersey, Joe Brennan Jr, explained that Governor Christie’s efforts could help position the state as an example of modern gaming in America and as a hub for a future iGaming industry.
“By endorsing the exchange wagering bill, Governor Christie is showing the kind of leadership that can turn New Jersey into the centre of iGaming in the US,” he said. “Hopefully, exchange wagering will become one part of a suite of iGaming offerings that NJ-based firms can offer to state residents, and eventually, the rest of the country.”
Sponsored by New Jersey General Assembly Democrats Craig Coughlin, John Burzichelli and Annette Quijano, A-2926 has been designed to boost interest in horseracing in the state and permits the New Jersey Racing Commission to issue a licence to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority that would allow it to operate a betting exchange.
S-2229 was sponsored by New Jersey General Assembly Democrats John McKeon and Connie Wagner and permits racetrack permit holders to provide for a single pari-mutuel pool for each running or harness horse race.
Governor Christie said in a statement, “These measures represent the next steps in following through on my administration’s commitment to securing a strong, independent and self-sufficient horseracing industry in New Jersey. We are providing new tools to help the industry implement new strategies, generate additional revenues and capitalise on interest in horseracing around the state.”
Thursday, February 3, 2011
iGB Affiliate Awards 2011 Winners Announced
iGaming Business congratulates the 15 winners of the iGB Affiliate Awards 2011. The winners are:
- Best Affiliate Manager; James Wood, Bet365
- Best Affiliate Program; Bet365.
- Best Affiliate Network; Income Access
- The Lou Fabiano Award for the Best iGaming Community; GPWA
- Best Affiliate Program Newcomer; Go Wild Affiliates
- Best Affiliate Newcomer; BettingPro
- Best Payment System; Moneybookers
- Best Innovation in the iGaming Industry; ValueChecker.co.uk
- Best Casino Affiliate; CasinoCity.
- Best Poker Affiliate; PokerStrategy
- Best Sports Betting Affiliate; Oddschecker.com
- Best Bingo Affiliate; BingoPort
- Best Non-Traditional Affiliate; Affiliate Guard Dog
- Best Overall Affiliate; PokerStrategy
- Outstanding Contribution to the iGaminjg Industry; Dominique, GamesandCasino.com
The evening’s festivities, held on the 27th of January at The Brewery in London, recognises the rising stars in the iGaming Affiliate industry and acknowledges this year’s innovative and high performing companies. A notable winner was Bet365 who went home with the highly coveted awards of the Best Affiliate Manager and Best Affiliate Program.
“The iGB Affiliate Awards are always a truly memorable event, however the awards last week were an event that neither I nor my team will ever forget”, stated James Wood, Affiliates Operations Manager at www.bet365.com. “The affiliate team at bet365 work extraordinarily hard, aided by great inter-departmental support, fantastic technology and outstanding products. To be recognised for these consistent efforts is an honour. Suffice to say, winning the Best Affiliate Program Award is testament to the hard work we put in every day. To be recognised individually for the Best Affiliate Manager award is a very proud moment for me, and has only served to inspire me to develop our affiliate programme even further. I would also like to congratulate each and every one of the other winners, well done.”
Returning winners PokerStrategy were recognised again this year for their superb efforts as affiliates within the industry with a website that encourages high conversions, easy navigation and a large volume and quality of players.
“We just want to say thank-you to everyone who voted for us”, said Dominik Kofert, CEO at www.PokerStrategy.com ‘It was an incredible feeling for the whole team to hear we had won and to be recognized for our efforts. We’ve won two years in a row now, so we now have a good benchmark to make sure we stay on top over the next year – we are aiming to win again in 2012!’
The awards were voted then judged against a set of strict criteria’s for each of the categories. Each judging panel consisted of independent experts to ensure that the integrity of the Awards was upheld. The specific experts were invited according to the judging criteria of each award to give their expert opinion on chosen areas, for example; landing page professionals, SEO gurus, branding experts etc… A full list of the judge’s summary and comments on each of the winners can be found on www.igbaffiliateawards.com/content/winners-revealed.
- Best Affiliate Manager; James Wood, Bet365
- Best Affiliate Program; Bet365.
- Best Affiliate Network; Income Access
- The Lou Fabiano Award for the Best iGaming Community; GPWA
- Best Affiliate Program Newcomer; Go Wild Affiliates
- Best Affiliate Newcomer; BettingPro
- Best Payment System; Moneybookers
- Best Innovation in the iGaming Industry; ValueChecker.co.uk
- Best Casino Affiliate; CasinoCity.
- Best Poker Affiliate; PokerStrategy
- Best Sports Betting Affiliate; Oddschecker.com
- Best Bingo Affiliate; BingoPort
- Best Non-Traditional Affiliate; Affiliate Guard Dog
- Best Overall Affiliate; PokerStrategy
- Outstanding Contribution to the iGaminjg Industry; Dominique, GamesandCasino.com
The evening’s festivities, held on the 27th of January at The Brewery in London, recognises the rising stars in the iGaming Affiliate industry and acknowledges this year’s innovative and high performing companies. A notable winner was Bet365 who went home with the highly coveted awards of the Best Affiliate Manager and Best Affiliate Program.
“The iGB Affiliate Awards are always a truly memorable event, however the awards last week were an event that neither I nor my team will ever forget”, stated James Wood, Affiliates Operations Manager at www.bet365.com. “The affiliate team at bet365 work extraordinarily hard, aided by great inter-departmental support, fantastic technology and outstanding products. To be recognised for these consistent efforts is an honour. Suffice to say, winning the Best Affiliate Program Award is testament to the hard work we put in every day. To be recognised individually for the Best Affiliate Manager award is a very proud moment for me, and has only served to inspire me to develop our affiliate programme even further. I would also like to congratulate each and every one of the other winners, well done.”
Returning winners PokerStrategy were recognised again this year for their superb efforts as affiliates within the industry with a website that encourages high conversions, easy navigation and a large volume and quality of players.
“We just want to say thank-you to everyone who voted for us”, said Dominik Kofert, CEO at www.PokerStrategy.com ‘It was an incredible feeling for the whole team to hear we had won and to be recognized for our efforts. We’ve won two years in a row now, so we now have a good benchmark to make sure we stay on top over the next year – we are aiming to win again in 2012!’
The awards were voted then judged against a set of strict criteria’s for each of the categories. Each judging panel consisted of independent experts to ensure that the integrity of the Awards was upheld. The specific experts were invited according to the judging criteria of each award to give their expert opinion on chosen areas, for example; landing page professionals, SEO gurus, branding experts etc… A full list of the judge’s summary and comments on each of the winners can be found on www.igbaffiliateawards.com/content/winners-revealed.
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