PartyCasino.com has once again won the Casino News Media - Media Man - Online Casino Of The Month Award.
The award is based on a number of factors including game range, game play, ethics, affiliate offerings, customer service, innovation and public and player feedback.
PartyCasino.com fought off some tough competition this month, but there can only be one winner - that's PartyCasino.com
Congratulations to PartyGaming's PartyCasino.com
Website Network
Media Man
Global Gaming Directory
Casino News Media
Australian Casino News
Poker News Media
Casino News Media.net
Global Gaming Directory.net
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Virgin Games News: Forget the Polls - Virgin Games Predicts the "Luckiest" Politician
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 04/27/10 - Virgin Games, the leading online gaming company, has analysed a 40,000 player sample of its database to find the luckiest star sign and name in an attempt to predict the outcome of the upcoming general election. It was a close call for the top spot, but as far as our leaders' go the luckiest star sign is shared by the ambitious yet grounded and ever practical Capricorn, Nick Clegg, born 7th January 1967.
Following closely behind is Piscean Gordon, born 20th February 1951. Pisceans are very sensitive and have the ability to read others well. When they have a hunch, you may want to go with it, as they are very intuitive. Trailing in a conservative puddle of tears is poor Libran, David, born 9th October 1966. However, he can be comforted in the knowledge that Librans are very easy to like because of their supposed charming ways.
What's in a name?
Again Nick, our Lib Dem golden boy came out on top as having the luckiest name amongst our three candidates - and following in his shadow is anyone called Gordon. Once again, poor David trails behind.
Simon Burridge, CEO of Virgin Games, commented: "This election is one of the most unpredictable in years - we may as well look at star signs and names! While skill is often a factor when it comes to playing in an online casino, it is interesting to see the luck of certain star signs and names. What this shows us is that it doesn't pay to be a Libran called David, but if your name is Nick and you are a Capricorn, take a gamble. You'll most likely be luckier than the others. As far as being a Piscean called Gordon goes - life's a gamble - which way will it go?"
Launched in 2004, Virgin Games is one of the UK's leading online gaming sites. To visit Virgin Games go to www.virgingames.com.
Notes to editors:
About Virgin Games:
Virgin Games (www.virgingames.com) launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK.
Virgin Games currently comprises three distinct offerings:
-- Virgin Casino, offers content from a range of games suppliers including Wagerworks, Cryptologic, Freemantle and Ash Gaming, bringing consumers classic casino games like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Rubik's, X-Factor and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a jackpot value of over GBP 1,500,000
-- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
-- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
*Sorry, no U.S or Australian players. See World Casino Directory
Website Network
Media Man
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Following closely behind is Piscean Gordon, born 20th February 1951. Pisceans are very sensitive and have the ability to read others well. When they have a hunch, you may want to go with it, as they are very intuitive. Trailing in a conservative puddle of tears is poor Libran, David, born 9th October 1966. However, he can be comforted in the knowledge that Librans are very easy to like because of their supposed charming ways.
What's in a name?
Again Nick, our Lib Dem golden boy came out on top as having the luckiest name amongst our three candidates - and following in his shadow is anyone called Gordon. Once again, poor David trails behind.
Simon Burridge, CEO of Virgin Games, commented: "This election is one of the most unpredictable in years - we may as well look at star signs and names! While skill is often a factor when it comes to playing in an online casino, it is interesting to see the luck of certain star signs and names. What this shows us is that it doesn't pay to be a Libran called David, but if your name is Nick and you are a Capricorn, take a gamble. You'll most likely be luckier than the others. As far as being a Piscean called Gordon goes - life's a gamble - which way will it go?"
Launched in 2004, Virgin Games is one of the UK's leading online gaming sites. To visit Virgin Games go to www.virgingames.com.
Notes to editors:
About Virgin Games:
Virgin Games (www.virgingames.com) launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK.
Virgin Games currently comprises three distinct offerings:
-- Virgin Casino, offers content from a range of games suppliers including Wagerworks, Cryptologic, Freemantle and Ash Gaming, bringing consumers classic casino games like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Rubik's, X-Factor and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a jackpot value of over GBP 1,500,000
-- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
-- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
*Sorry, no U.S or Australian players. See World Casino Directory
Website Network
Media Man
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
PokerStars: Canadian Australian Media Man Poker Connection, by Greg Tingle - 27th April 2010
PokerStars, the largest online poker site in the world, has announced four new players signed to their Team PokerStars Pro Canada Team.
Canada has proved to be very fertile ground for the professional and amateur poker (and online casino) scene, with PokerStars, PartyGaming's PartyPoker, PKR Poker, and Richard Branson's Virgin Games all enjoy strong business in the region. Media Man's also recently established a Canadian website portal. PartyGaming is rumoured to be eyeing off the Canadian Poker Tour, adding to its World Poker Tour (Mike Sector brand ambassador), PartyPoker and Noble Poker (Tony G star) brands. Canadian - Brit Kara Scott is making waves for PartyPoker both in the region and across the globe and is up for Media Man poker babe of the month award. So is Jenny Woo at Gambling911 ... don't ask, but the world knows she's quite a talent.
Need more examples of hot poker action is in Canada? The first Poker Pro Canada Classic poker tournament recently took place at the Four Aces Card Club in Montreal. The tourney went from the 15th - 18th April. 250 players competed for a prize pool of $369,000.
Media Man and Gambling911 probes some of the happenings in the red hot region.
PokerStars News
Joining Daniel Negreanu and Darus Suharto, are Canadians Greg DeBora, Patrick Pezzin, Marcello Del Grosso and Anh Van Nguyen.
The players are world calibre, as you might expect from PokerStars.
Recent Action...
All four competed at the PokerStars North American Poker Tour held at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, 6 – 13 April.
The Talent...
Greg DeBora is from Toronto and started playing poker at 19 in a "charity casino". Within a year he was making good money and decided to make a career out of it. He frequently plays mostly at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles and online. His winnings over 8 years exceed $350,000. Bests include the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in 2005 where he finished seventh. At WSOP 2008 main he finished 109th.
Patrick Pezzin is a from Toronto and started playing poker in 1994, turning pro the next year. Part of the Moneymaker internet phase, playing tournaments online to improve his game. $700,000 in live tourney cashes ain't too shabby.
Marcello Del Grosso was born in Woodbridge, Ontario. The 33 year-old turned professionally in 2006. Since then he has travelled the globe. Bests are the WSOP main event getting deep runs in 2005 and 2006. Tourney winnings are approx $400,000.
Anh Van Nguyen was born in Vietnam, however moved to Canada at 10 years of age. Residing in Mississauga, Ontario, Nguyen has been playing for 14 years and went pro in 2004. His record includes deep runs in the WSOP main and the Spring Championship of Online Poker main event last year. In the 2004 World Championship of Online Poker main event he finished sixth. He has also won a side event at the Five Diamond in Bellagio in 2007. Tourney winnings to date are $676,720.
Overview Facts
PokerStars is licensed in the Isle Of Man.
PokerStars is the largest online poker cardroom in the world.PokerStars' satellite tournaments produced the 2003 World Series of Poker champion, Chris Moneymaker, as well as the 2004 champion, Greg "Fossilman" Raymer. Those two now act as spokespeople for the cardroom, as does 2005 champion, Aussie Joe Hachem.
* Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
* Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Media Man covers a dozen industry sectors including gaming.
* Media Man was founded in Sydney, Australia in 2001, and enjoys a global audience and website network spanning the globe
* Media Man Poker http://www.mediamanpoker.com forms part of the Media Man network, including Media Man International, Media Man Casino and Media Man Canada
Website Network
Media Man
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Poker News Media
Media Man Poker
Media Man Canada
Canada has proved to be very fertile ground for the professional and amateur poker (and online casino) scene, with PokerStars, PartyGaming's PartyPoker, PKR Poker, and Richard Branson's Virgin Games all enjoy strong business in the region. Media Man's also recently established a Canadian website portal. PartyGaming is rumoured to be eyeing off the Canadian Poker Tour, adding to its World Poker Tour (Mike Sector brand ambassador), PartyPoker and Noble Poker (Tony G star) brands. Canadian - Brit Kara Scott is making waves for PartyPoker both in the region and across the globe and is up for Media Man poker babe of the month award. So is Jenny Woo at Gambling911 ... don't ask, but the world knows she's quite a talent.
Need more examples of hot poker action is in Canada? The first Poker Pro Canada Classic poker tournament recently took place at the Four Aces Card Club in Montreal. The tourney went from the 15th - 18th April. 250 players competed for a prize pool of $369,000.
Media Man and Gambling911 probes some of the happenings in the red hot region.
PokerStars News
Joining Daniel Negreanu and Darus Suharto, are Canadians Greg DeBora, Patrick Pezzin, Marcello Del Grosso and Anh Van Nguyen.
The players are world calibre, as you might expect from PokerStars.
Recent Action...
All four competed at the PokerStars North American Poker Tour held at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, 6 – 13 April.
The Talent...
Greg DeBora is from Toronto and started playing poker at 19 in a "charity casino". Within a year he was making good money and decided to make a career out of it. He frequently plays mostly at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles and online. His winnings over 8 years exceed $350,000. Bests include the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure in 2005 where he finished seventh. At WSOP 2008 main he finished 109th.
Patrick Pezzin is a from Toronto and started playing poker in 1994, turning pro the next year. Part of the Moneymaker internet phase, playing tournaments online to improve his game. $700,000 in live tourney cashes ain't too shabby.
Marcello Del Grosso was born in Woodbridge, Ontario. The 33 year-old turned professionally in 2006. Since then he has travelled the globe. Bests are the WSOP main event getting deep runs in 2005 and 2006. Tourney winnings are approx $400,000.
Anh Van Nguyen was born in Vietnam, however moved to Canada at 10 years of age. Residing in Mississauga, Ontario, Nguyen has been playing for 14 years and went pro in 2004. His record includes deep runs in the WSOP main and the Spring Championship of Online Poker main event last year. In the 2004 World Championship of Online Poker main event he finished sixth. He has also won a side event at the Five Diamond in Bellagio in 2007. Tourney winnings to date are $676,720.
Overview Facts
PokerStars is licensed in the Isle Of Man.
PokerStars is the largest online poker cardroom in the world.PokerStars' satellite tournaments produced the 2003 World Series of Poker champion, Chris Moneymaker, as well as the 2004 champion, Greg "Fossilman" Raymer. Those two now act as spokespeople for the cardroom, as does 2005 champion, Aussie Joe Hachem.
* Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
* Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. Media Man covers a dozen industry sectors including gaming.
* Media Man was founded in Sydney, Australia in 2001, and enjoys a global audience and website network spanning the globe
* Media Man Poker http://www.mediamanpoker.com forms part of the Media Man network, including Media Man International, Media Man Casino and Media Man Canada
Website Network
Media Man
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Poker News Media
Media Man Poker
Media Man Canada
Sunday, April 25, 2010
PartyCasino Jackpots: The Big One, Gold Mega Jackpot and Marvel Hero Jackpot - 25th April 2010
PartyCasino.com Jackpots: The Big One, Gold Mega Jackpot and Marvel Hero Jackpot and more
Jackpot Totals
The Big One $2,910,829.01
Gold Mega Jackpot $1,882,859.36
Marvel Hero Jackpot $7,119.57
Ca$h Fla$h Jackpot $1,091.72
Progressive Caribbean Poker Jackpot $246,029.77
Jackpot Slots
There’s nothing more thrilling than hitting the big one. That’s why our jackpot slots are the most exciting games you can play. The more you play, the higher the jackpots climb, so start spinning the reels now for your chance to win a fortune.
All our games are available in real and play money*. The amounts displayed below are in US dollars but will remain the same if you choose to play in Canadian dollars, pounds or euros.
Enjoy a $500 welcome bonus when you join PartyCasino.com
Sign up to PartyCasino.com and take advantage of huge prizes and fantastic casino games with our 500 welcome bonus.
Our generous welcome bonus gives you 100% extra on your first four deposits, up to an account–swelling $500!
Promotion
The Treasure Hunt
26th to 29th April
We’ve packed this month’s Treasure Hunt with a wealth of cash gifts, bonuses and free points. What’s more, you won’t even have to look hard to find them!
Just play as normal between the 26th to 29th April and see if the treasure chests appear with a fabulous prize inside for you. Remember, the more you play, the more chances you have of finding great treasures.
Websites
PartyCasino.com
PartyCasino Marvel Slots
Profiles
The Big One
Gold Mega Jackpot
Marvel Hero Jackpot
Palladium Lounge
PartyCasino.com
PartyPoints
PartyGaming
Website Network
Media Man
Global Gaming Directory
Party Casino News
Marvel Slots Online
Classic Casino Games
Casino News Media
Jackpot Totals
The Big One $2,910,829.01
Gold Mega Jackpot $1,882,859.36
Marvel Hero Jackpot $7,119.57
Ca$h Fla$h Jackpot $1,091.72
Progressive Caribbean Poker Jackpot $246,029.77
Jackpot Slots
There’s nothing more thrilling than hitting the big one. That’s why our jackpot slots are the most exciting games you can play. The more you play, the higher the jackpots climb, so start spinning the reels now for your chance to win a fortune.
All our games are available in real and play money*. The amounts displayed below are in US dollars but will remain the same if you choose to play in Canadian dollars, pounds or euros.
Enjoy a $500 welcome bonus when you join PartyCasino.com
Sign up to PartyCasino.com and take advantage of huge prizes and fantastic casino games with our 500 welcome bonus.
Our generous welcome bonus gives you 100% extra on your first four deposits, up to an account–swelling $500!
Promotion
The Treasure Hunt
26th to 29th April
We’ve packed this month’s Treasure Hunt with a wealth of cash gifts, bonuses and free points. What’s more, you won’t even have to look hard to find them!
Just play as normal between the 26th to 29th April and see if the treasure chests appear with a fabulous prize inside for you. Remember, the more you play, the more chances you have of finding great treasures.
Websites
PartyCasino.com
PartyCasino Marvel Slots
Profiles
The Big One
Gold Mega Jackpot
Marvel Hero Jackpot
Palladium Lounge
PartyCasino.com
PartyPoints
PartyGaming
Website Network
Media Man
Global Gaming Directory
Party Casino News
Marvel Slots Online
Classic Casino Games
Casino News Media
Friday, April 23, 2010
Casino News Media - Media Man - Headlines - 23rd April 2010
PartyCasino.com Leading The Charge For April's Media Man 'Online Casino Of The Month'
AustralianCasinos.org #1 Google Ranked Website For "Australian Casinos"
Gaming Entrepreneur On Bail In Las Vegas: Australian Daniel Tzvetkoff Surrenders His Passport
Movie Box Office Futures Market Proposal Moves Forward - Cantor Exchange And Trend Exchange
PartyCasino.com Releases Circus Slot: First online casino role playing game
PKR Poker: Win a Porsche playing online poker
Google Government Requests Tool Launched to Fight Censorship
Betfair: Keen to add casino and poker product for Australian punters
Sports Betting: Australian scandal hits NRL Melbourne Storm, Bookies TAB, Sportingbet, others caught out; Likely to change face of Australian sports betting
Captain Cooks Casino on the lookout for more Hollywood branded games
Crown Casino Plays Restaurant And Hotel Card
Steve Wynn opens Wynn Macau
Donald Trump wins battle with Carl Ichan over bankrupt casino company Trump Entertainment Resorts
Stations Casinos to lead $772 million dollar bid to end bankruptcy
CryptoLogic - WagerLogic to Sue Marvel Entertainment
Planet Hollywood Offers Chance to See Marilyn Monroe’s Boobs
Australia Likely To Get Online Gambling Legalisation Soon
Crown Casino Ready for War with Sydney's Star City
Australian Families of Crime TV series to featuring gambling
Underbelly Triggers TV and Ratings Shootout
Australia’s Own Bonnie and Clyde Pokie Bandits
Brendan Fevola Approached Mobsters
Newspaper Industry Looks to Online Gambling to Boost Profits
Conroy Youth Reminiscent of Hitler Youth
Asian Racing Conference Down Under: Alan Jones Speaks Out
Gambling, Bikies, Drugs, Porn And Vice Inc. Down Under
Media Man group launches Media Man Casino, Media Man Poker and Media Man Canada website portals
Website Network
Media Man
Media Man Australia
Media Man International
Media Man Canada
Media Man Asia
Media Man Casino
Media Man Poker
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Poker News Media
Australian Casinos
Australian Casino News
Australian Sports Entertainment
Sports Entertainment News
AustralianCasinos.org #1 Google Ranked Website For "Australian Casinos"
Gaming Entrepreneur On Bail In Las Vegas: Australian Daniel Tzvetkoff Surrenders His Passport
Movie Box Office Futures Market Proposal Moves Forward - Cantor Exchange And Trend Exchange
PartyCasino.com Releases Circus Slot: First online casino role playing game
PKR Poker: Win a Porsche playing online poker
Google Government Requests Tool Launched to Fight Censorship
Betfair: Keen to add casino and poker product for Australian punters
Sports Betting: Australian scandal hits NRL Melbourne Storm, Bookies TAB, Sportingbet, others caught out; Likely to change face of Australian sports betting
Captain Cooks Casino on the lookout for more Hollywood branded games
Crown Casino Plays Restaurant And Hotel Card
Steve Wynn opens Wynn Macau
Donald Trump wins battle with Carl Ichan over bankrupt casino company Trump Entertainment Resorts
Stations Casinos to lead $772 million dollar bid to end bankruptcy
CryptoLogic - WagerLogic to Sue Marvel Entertainment
Planet Hollywood Offers Chance to See Marilyn Monroe’s Boobs
Australia Likely To Get Online Gambling Legalisation Soon
Crown Casino Ready for War with Sydney's Star City
Australian Families of Crime TV series to featuring gambling
Underbelly Triggers TV and Ratings Shootout
Australia’s Own Bonnie and Clyde Pokie Bandits
Brendan Fevola Approached Mobsters
Newspaper Industry Looks to Online Gambling to Boost Profits
Conroy Youth Reminiscent of Hitler Youth
Asian Racing Conference Down Under: Alan Jones Speaks Out
Gambling, Bikies, Drugs, Porn And Vice Inc. Down Under
Media Man group launches Media Man Casino, Media Man Poker and Media Man Canada website portals
Website Network
Media Man
Media Man Australia
Media Man International
Media Man Canada
Media Man Asia
Media Man Casino
Media Man Poker
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Poker News Media
Australian Casinos
Australian Casino News
Australian Sports Entertainment
Sports Entertainment News
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Virgin Games News: Time to Bag a Bargain With 'Sale of the Century' at Virgin Casino
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Virgin Casino, part of the leading online gaming company – Virgin Games, invites players to bag themselves a bargain with the launch of the new slot, Sale of the Century, from Freemantle. Based on one of the most iconic and memorable TV quiz shows around, this 25 line slot features a truly random instant win, cash awards and free spins in the exciting Super Pick bonus, and a chance to take a trip to the Gift Shop for fabulous prizes.
The game is a five-reel slot machine with three different bonus features to multiply your winnings. During the regular play, the goal is to achieve a winning combination of symbols on any of the selectable lines. Payouts depend on the number of coins played and the winning combination of symbols achieved.
Warren Eloff, Product Manager at Virgin Casino, commented:
"Freemantle has come up with yet another game that we're sure will be a hit with our players. With a host of features based on the iconic TV show, Sale of the Century is all about having fun and offers big, big prizes, for low, low prices!"
Also to be launched in April are Blackjack and Roulette, both developed by Electracade and Multi-Slot Extreme by Dynamite Idea.
Founded in 2004, Virgin Casino has over 100,000,000 players and 194 casino games on its site. Through the introduction of a custom built Virgin Games platform in 2008, Virgin Casino seeks to provide its players with the widest possible choice of casino games. Sale of the Century adds to a growing selection of games that can be found at Virgin Casino from games producers including WagerWorks, Cryptologic, Freemantle, Endemol and Ash Gaming.
To play Sale of the Century visit www.virgincasino.com.
About Virgin Games:
Virgin Games (www.virgingames.com) launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, offers content from a range of games suppliers including WagerWorks, Cryptologic, Freemantle and Ash Gaming, bringing consumers classic casino games like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Rubik's, X-Factor and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a jackpot value of over £1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
*Sorry, No U.S or Australian players
Profiles
Virgin Casino
Virgin Games
Virgin Slots
Virgin Enterprises Limited
Richard Branson
FremantleMedia
Website Network
Media Man
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
The game is a five-reel slot machine with three different bonus features to multiply your winnings. During the regular play, the goal is to achieve a winning combination of symbols on any of the selectable lines. Payouts depend on the number of coins played and the winning combination of symbols achieved.
Warren Eloff, Product Manager at Virgin Casino, commented:
"Freemantle has come up with yet another game that we're sure will be a hit with our players. With a host of features based on the iconic TV show, Sale of the Century is all about having fun and offers big, big prizes, for low, low prices!"
Also to be launched in April are Blackjack and Roulette, both developed by Electracade and Multi-Slot Extreme by Dynamite Idea.
Founded in 2004, Virgin Casino has over 100,000,000 players and 194 casino games on its site. Through the introduction of a custom built Virgin Games platform in 2008, Virgin Casino seeks to provide its players with the widest possible choice of casino games. Sale of the Century adds to a growing selection of games that can be found at Virgin Casino from games producers including WagerWorks, Cryptologic, Freemantle, Endemol and Ash Gaming.
To play Sale of the Century visit www.virgincasino.com.
About Virgin Games:
Virgin Games (www.virgingames.com) launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, offers content from a range of games suppliers including WagerWorks, Cryptologic, Freemantle and Ash Gaming, bringing consumers classic casino games like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Rubik's, X-Factor and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a jackpot value of over £1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
*Sorry, No U.S or Australian players
Profiles
Virgin Casino
Virgin Games
Virgin Slots
Virgin Enterprises Limited
Richard Branson
FremantleMedia
Website Network
Media Man
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
THE CIRCUS - WORLD'S FIRST ROLE PLAYING SLOT IS OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL SLOT LAUNCH EVER!
ROLL UP, ROLL UP – EVERYONE JOIN THE CIRCUS!
WORLD’S FIRST ROLE-PLAYING SLOT IS OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL SLOT LAUNCH EVER!
Gibraltar – 20th April 2010 – PartyCasino.com is proud to announce there is an astounding new circus in the town! ‘The Circus,’ is the world’s first interactive role-playing slot! In less than two weeks ‘The Circus’ has already established itself as the most popular game on the world’s largest online casino and its popularity has led to PartyCasino.com’s most successful slot launch ever!
‘The Circus’ is a five reel, 20 line slot which includes 16 features and four characters and it is heavily influenced by the golden years of ‘The Circus’ between the 1850’s and the 1950’s. Added to this unique look and feel is the special role-playing element. A customer can choose to be one of four characters and the aim is to learn the story of all the characters. Through play, a customer increases the ‘abilities’ of their character, which in turn influences their real win multiplier – all four characters’ abilities are carried over session to session and the character in play can be changed after any spin.
The four stories are:
1) Will Fenchurch the Bear ever manage to run away from ‘The Circus’ and be free?
2) Will Iggy the Human Cannonball ever manage to tell the bearded lady of his love?
3) Will Nadia the Gymnast find her long lost sister and form the ultimate double act?
4) Will Mr Blinky ever make amends for getting the boot from Clown School and become a first grade fool?
A PartyCasino.com spokesman said: “Look out for clowns, rollerskating monkeys, xylophone playing pigs, midget stuntmen and a bearded lady! ‘The Circus’ is different to any other slot on the market – customers love the role-playing element. It has easily been our most successful slot launch ever!”
PartyCasino.com is running a very special Treasure Hunt promotion between the 26th – 29th April. See PartyCasino.com for more information.
At the start of 2010, PartyCasino.com launched the largest progressive seeded jackpot in the online gaming industry in the form of ‘The Big One’ and introduced classic slot Melon Madness. The Big One is structured as a five tiered pool. The highest tier - Colossal Cash - seeds at $1.5 million, the biggest online jackpot seed in the industry. Melon Madness is designed to be a classic 30 line video slot. Play is fast and the free spin feature is played in-reel. The Big One currently stands at over $2.6 million.
PartyCasino.com now offers over 150 games, including 100 slots, and pays out easily over $10 million EVERY DAY to players. The world’s largest online casino continues to expand rapidly. The record Gold Mega Jackpot was hit with a fateful spin at 20.42ET on December 2nd 2009. The stake was $45 on popular PartyCasino.com Gold Mega Jackpot game, the Mega Fortune Wheel. The screen exploded with congratulations and colour as ‘gamago’ turned $45 into a record busting $4,978,336.62!
Website
PartyCasino.com
Website Network
Global Gaming Directory
Casino News Media
Media Man
WORLD’S FIRST ROLE-PLAYING SLOT IS OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL SLOT LAUNCH EVER!
Gibraltar – 20th April 2010 – PartyCasino.com is proud to announce there is an astounding new circus in the town! ‘The Circus,’ is the world’s first interactive role-playing slot! In less than two weeks ‘The Circus’ has already established itself as the most popular game on the world’s largest online casino and its popularity has led to PartyCasino.com’s most successful slot launch ever!
‘The Circus’ is a five reel, 20 line slot which includes 16 features and four characters and it is heavily influenced by the golden years of ‘The Circus’ between the 1850’s and the 1950’s. Added to this unique look and feel is the special role-playing element. A customer can choose to be one of four characters and the aim is to learn the story of all the characters. Through play, a customer increases the ‘abilities’ of their character, which in turn influences their real win multiplier – all four characters’ abilities are carried over session to session and the character in play can be changed after any spin.
The four stories are:
1) Will Fenchurch the Bear ever manage to run away from ‘The Circus’ and be free?
2) Will Iggy the Human Cannonball ever manage to tell the bearded lady of his love?
3) Will Nadia the Gymnast find her long lost sister and form the ultimate double act?
4) Will Mr Blinky ever make amends for getting the boot from Clown School and become a first grade fool?
A PartyCasino.com spokesman said: “Look out for clowns, rollerskating monkeys, xylophone playing pigs, midget stuntmen and a bearded lady! ‘The Circus’ is different to any other slot on the market – customers love the role-playing element. It has easily been our most successful slot launch ever!”
PartyCasino.com is running a very special Treasure Hunt promotion between the 26th – 29th April. See PartyCasino.com for more information.
At the start of 2010, PartyCasino.com launched the largest progressive seeded jackpot in the online gaming industry in the form of ‘The Big One’ and introduced classic slot Melon Madness. The Big One is structured as a five tiered pool. The highest tier - Colossal Cash - seeds at $1.5 million, the biggest online jackpot seed in the industry. Melon Madness is designed to be a classic 30 line video slot. Play is fast and the free spin feature is played in-reel. The Big One currently stands at over $2.6 million.
PartyCasino.com now offers over 150 games, including 100 slots, and pays out easily over $10 million EVERY DAY to players. The world’s largest online casino continues to expand rapidly. The record Gold Mega Jackpot was hit with a fateful spin at 20.42ET on December 2nd 2009. The stake was $45 on popular PartyCasino.com Gold Mega Jackpot game, the Mega Fortune Wheel. The screen exploded with congratulations and colour as ‘gamago’ turned $45 into a record busting $4,978,336.62!
Website
PartyCasino.com
Website Network
Global Gaming Directory
Casino News Media
Media Man
Media Man Casino - Virgin Casino And Virgin Games Profile And Review
Virgin Games - Virgin Casino is one of the greatest online casinos on the planet. The only real drawback is at present they don't accept Australian or U.S players, and those from a number of other countries. Richard Branson and his team got this right, and they are currently looking at further international expansion with initiatives such as AWOMO (A World Of My Own), their virtual worlds project in association with GDI (Game Domain International). Cleopatra, Marvel Slots, King Kong, Elvis, Wheel Of Fortune, Monopoly, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and over 100 different games available, most of which can be played for free or played for money. Virgin also offer exclusive V*Points, which can be exchanged for a wide variety of goods and services. Because its Virgin you know it value for money and fun. Virgin Games are a Media Man Online Casino Of The Month finalist. Media Man rates Virgin Games 4.5 stars. Media Man has done b2b with a number of arms of Virgin Enterprises Limited, including Virgin Games, as they have with dozens of companies in the gaming, igaming, media and entertainment business sector.
Websites
VirginGames.com
VirginCasino.com
Media Man Casino Profiles
Virgin Games
Virgin Casino
Virgin Poker
Virgin Slots
Virgin Marvel Entertainment
Virgin Enterprises Limited
V*Points
AWOMO
Richard Branson
Website Network
Media Man Casino
Media Man
Media Man Canada
Global Gaming Directory
Casino News Media
Websites
VirginGames.com
VirginCasino.com
Media Man Casino Profiles
Virgin Games
Virgin Casino
Virgin Poker
Virgin Slots
Virgin Marvel Entertainment
Virgin Enterprises Limited
V*Points
AWOMO
Richard Branson
Website Network
Media Man Casino
Media Man
Media Man Canada
Global Gaming Directory
Casino News Media
Sunday, April 18, 2010
PartyCasino News: PartyCasino Slot-tastic Sunday
PartyCasino.com Slot-tastic Sunday
Play for big prizes when you spin the reels on Slot-tastic Sundays
Put yourself in the running for superb prizes simply by playing your favourite slots every Slot-tastic Sunday. It’s so simple; spin the reels on any title in our huge range of slots and jackpot slots and the points you collect will boost your position on the Slot-tastic Sunday leader board.
Play Sunday 18th April to climb your way to the huge rewards on offer.
But that’s not all. You'll also get 100% more PartyPoints when you play the specially selected slots of Tarzan and Resident Evil between 00:00 ET and 23:59 ET on a Slot-tastic Sunday*. Check your PartyAccount now to see how few points you have to earn in order to get limitless double points.
Remember, finish a Slot-tastic Sunday in the top 200 of our leader board and we'll give you a cash bonus of between $20 and $400**. If you're a Palladium Lounge player we'll give you a bonus of between $100 and $1,500** for placing in the top 50 of the exclusive Slot-tastic Sunday Palladium Lounge leader board.
Sundays have never been more rewarding. Check your PartyAccount for more details on our Slot-tastic Sundays.
*New players get up to $500 bonus
Terms and conditions apply:
* Minimum points requirement, check your PartyAccount
** This promotion is only open to players who can see the promotion in their PartyAccount
Please read our standard promotional terms and conditions
TARZAN (TM) Owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and Used By Permission. ©CAPCOM CO. LTD. 2009 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Website
PartyCasino.com
Profiles
Tarzan
Resident Evil
PartyCasino.com
PartyPoints
Palladium Lounge
PartyGaming
Play for big prizes when you spin the reels on Slot-tastic Sundays
Put yourself in the running for superb prizes simply by playing your favourite slots every Slot-tastic Sunday. It’s so simple; spin the reels on any title in our huge range of slots and jackpot slots and the points you collect will boost your position on the Slot-tastic Sunday leader board.
Play Sunday 18th April to climb your way to the huge rewards on offer.
But that’s not all. You'll also get 100% more PartyPoints when you play the specially selected slots of Tarzan and Resident Evil between 00:00 ET and 23:59 ET on a Slot-tastic Sunday*. Check your PartyAccount now to see how few points you have to earn in order to get limitless double points.
Remember, finish a Slot-tastic Sunday in the top 200 of our leader board and we'll give you a cash bonus of between $20 and $400**. If you're a Palladium Lounge player we'll give you a bonus of between $100 and $1,500** for placing in the top 50 of the exclusive Slot-tastic Sunday Palladium Lounge leader board.
Sundays have never been more rewarding. Check your PartyAccount for more details on our Slot-tastic Sundays.
*New players get up to $500 bonus
Terms and conditions apply:
* Minimum points requirement, check your PartyAccount
** This promotion is only open to players who can see the promotion in their PartyAccount
Please read our standard promotional terms and conditions
TARZAN (TM) Owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and Used By Permission. ©CAPCOM CO. LTD. 2009 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Website
PartyCasino.com
Profiles
Tarzan
Resident Evil
PartyCasino.com
PartyPoints
Palladium Lounge
PartyGaming
Saturday, April 17, 2010
PartyGaming and Bwin to merge in summer - report, by Greg Tingle - 16th April 2010
PartyGaming and Bwin to merge in summer - report
Websites
PartyCasino.com PartyPoker.com WPTCasino.com WPTPoker.com PartyBingo.com PartyBets.com
Online gambling groups PartyGaming and Bwin, long the subject of merger speculation, will complete a deal this summer, an Austrian magazine reported on Friday without citing sources.
"The merger should be wrapped up this summer," Format magazine said, adding that talks had entered an "intensive phase."
Bwin was not immediately available for comment.
In December, Bwin denied a British newspaper report that it was in advanced merger talks with PartyGaming, and said it was not in such talks with any other partners. Bwin also said at the time it expected more sector consolidation.
"We will not comment on market speculation," a PartyGaming spokesman said on Friday.
PartyGaming said last month it remained in talks over potential deal opportunities in a sector which analysts say is fragmented and rife for consolidation.
Website Network
Media Man
Media Man Australia
Media Man Casino
Casino News Media
Casino News Media.net
Global Gaming Directory
Global Gaming Directory.net
Poker News Media
Party Casino News
Party Gaming Media
Australian Casino News
Websites
PartyCasino.com PartyPoker.com WPTCasino.com WPTPoker.com PartyBingo.com PartyBets.com
Online gambling groups PartyGaming and Bwin, long the subject of merger speculation, will complete a deal this summer, an Austrian magazine reported on Friday without citing sources.
"The merger should be wrapped up this summer," Format magazine said, adding that talks had entered an "intensive phase."
Bwin was not immediately available for comment.
In December, Bwin denied a British newspaper report that it was in advanced merger talks with PartyGaming, and said it was not in such talks with any other partners. Bwin also said at the time it expected more sector consolidation.
"We will not comment on market speculation," a PartyGaming spokesman said on Friday.
PartyGaming said last month it remained in talks over potential deal opportunities in a sector which analysts say is fragmented and rife for consolidation.
Website Network
Media Man
Media Man Australia
Media Man Casino
Casino News Media
Casino News Media.net
Global Gaming Directory
Global Gaming Directory.net
Poker News Media
Party Casino News
Party Gaming Media
Australian Casino News
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Australian And American Newspaper And Magazines Get Gambling Deals, by Greg Tingle - 15th April 2010
Mainstream newspapers in Australia and the United States are starting to plug into the streets paved with gold - online gambling, following the lead from our United Kingdom based media mates.
Media Man and Gambling911 probe the situation in an Aussie - Yankee double investigation, with earlier indicators showing that newspapers are seeing the "green", following the money trail to gambling, be it in AUD, USD, GBP or monetary other denominations.
New York based media baron Mort Zuckerman, top brass at The New York Daily News, US News and World Report, last year publicly advised that online b2b and advertising deals in the gambling - gaming sector could be a way for mainstream newspapers to loose their sinking feeling - diminished revues, and in extreme cases, some newspapers going out of business, unable to compete with their online counterparts. Zuckerman was largely referring to sports betting (which can also include a sub group in what's commonly known as "Fantasy Betting").
Let's face it, Media Man and Gambling911 don't have the overheads of The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media), The Daily Telegraph (News Limited), The Sun or The New York Times for that matter.
Let's take a look at the landscape of the land...
Google - a few years ago headlines like "Google follows the money trail to gambling' were the order of the day, however the business model is getting more complex, as Google deals with both technical and legal considerations.
Though Google CEO Eric Schmidt and seemingly everyone else is telling publishers they should place some bets on potential new business models, The Philadelphia Inquirer venture may not be exactly what they had in mind. Google is also working on some gaming and igaming models for its YouTube platform and top ten website, so maybe Google is working a deal with The Philly behind the scenes. Stranger things have happened.
Philly.com, the online arm of the Inquirer and "sister" newspaper the Philadelphia Daily News, has recently launched an apparently legal online betting service called Instant Fantasy Games. The firm advised last week that they are the first in their industry to make a foray into online betting, according to a report in Editor & Publisher, a newspaper trade journal. Gambling911 and Media Man think this may be correct for the U.S sector, but certainly not taking into account the U.K newspaper industry, who appear to be light years ahead, with bingo, poker, sports, fantasy and more.
"We're trying to serve two goals," said Yoni Greenbaum, VP of Product Development at Philly.com. "Those are content differentiation and revenue. If you're looking at the sports sites out there, a lot of them have the same stuff...The challenge that this creates is we need to offer more. In this day and age, sports fans have insatiable appetites."
FanDuel, a British wagering company helped Philly.com launch Instant Fantasy. Part fantasy league and part sports book, the service enables bettors to pick groups of players from professional baseball, hockey, or basketball leagues. It operates much like the fantasy leagues from Yahoo.com, CBSSports.com (parent company of CNET), and ESPN--except those games are just for fun.
With Instant Fantasy, players pay $5 to $50 a game with the chance to win as much as $90, Greenbaum said. It's one-on-one, and players can compete with a friend or family member. If they don't have anyone they want to play against, the game's system will match them up with someone five minutes before competition begins. Games are held daily.
Internet gambling is current illegal in the United States (depending who you want to believe as opinions vary, even from legal eagles) but in 2006, the government made some exceptions involving fantasy sports leagues, Editor & Publisher reported.
Last Sunday evening, Google's Schmidt addressed a group of newspaper execs in Washington D.C. at the American Society of News Editors. "We have a business model problem," Schmidt told the crowd. "We don't have a news problem."
Schmidt said newspapers are "fundamental" to democracy and predicted they would find a new business model based on advertising and subscription revenue. Maybe he should have included creating a sports book.
Our friend Mort seems to share a few similar thoughts on the newspaper - gambling model as Schmidt.
Zuckerman goes on record with "There is something that can be done, and the federal government ought to do it: allow sports betting on newspaper Websites. That would save every newspaper in America. The New York Times.com could do it. Plenty of British papers do this; for them it's a crucial part of their net revenue stream. I know a major newspaper in London that makes $15 million a year from sports betting alone".
Australia Update
New Limited newspapers (hard copy and online) continue to ramp up with both advertising a range of sports betting brands, in the past 2 months pushing their own in-house brands which look to be white label and things are strongly featured next to online sports news and on the world famous Fox Sports (Australian version) website. 'Fantasy NRL' looks to be their prime white label brand and they are also accepting a number of online sports betting adds, with Packer 50% share Betfair featuring prominently. Packer is also a huge fan of Premier Media Group, which has also has an investment in as we understand.
Fairfax Media (inc The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) newspapers websites, along with their online only sites including Brisbane Times and WA Today. 'Pro Tipping' by all accounts is the Fairfax Media white label sports betting branding.
Media Man remains independent, despite having grown to over 20 website portals. The group has previously declined offers to by all or part of the company, still riding a wave of growth. The company is considering "white label" deals, but has enjoyed excellent results "teaming up" with a handful of the world's leading igaming brands, mixed in with some traditional and new media publicity campaigns, so has stuck to the a global based business model that is working well on a marketing, branding, legal, financial and overall basis. Media Man sees Google, PartyGaming, Betfair, Crown Limited, Virgin (and maybe Tabcorp and NextGen Gaming) being a big part of its further development in the gaming and igaming sector, with Crown and Tabcorp moving forward casino travel and tourism ventures. Media Man remains in close liaison with GenerationOne, the Indigenous Australian employment initiative championed by Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest and James Packer, as to how to best collaborate, grow the business, and employ a few more hard working Australians in the progress.
Summary
The business model of newspapers (and other media companies) has changed... it had to, just to see its survival, with owners and editors even advising their journalists that they are to adapt their style for the internet, and some who failed to change have indeed lost their jobs. Some high up in the Murdoch and Fairfax Media empires even refer to their journalists and "content writers" or "content producers"... so much for the good old days when Clark Kent "Superman" types paved the pavements in search of a good story!
The bottom line is what counts to owners, bean counters and investors, and while media purists have a case to be "Not Happy Jan", it is part of the evolution of media, for better of worse.
One of the main dangers to the credibility of print newspapers is when too much focus is given to the bottom line and advertisers, and not enough on hard nosed journalism.
For these reasons and more Gambling911 readers can be assured that more hard nosed articles are on the way, sourced from the worldwide "freelance" contacts and relationships formed over many years. Freelance and independent generally means less PR spin jobs (as often found in some mainstream press) and a more gutsy, in your face style... the sort of stuff that sometimes sees legal eagles writing in trying to save face for their clients! (when the truth gets out). Media Man recently dealt with a couple of these sorts of scenarios, hard news being the catalyst, so we knew were were doing a great job.
We foresee a continuation of mainstream media companies plugging into the gaming and igaming sector, just at PartyGaming top brass Jim Ryan has rightly predicted would happen almost 2 years ago... that's why Ryan takes home (and secures for Party) the big bucks... the man is a visionary. Ryan has also smartly got in place a number of strategic alliances and purchased solid businesses such as the World Poker Tour. The combination of these things has made PartyGaming very appealing to Government departments, be it in France (hello our friends at PMU), Canada (poker tour on the radar) and Australia. The Party deals with Marvel Entertainment and Paramount Pictures also continue to serve the company, partners and affiliates well. Strong branding and even stronger financials, see PartyGaming stand head and shoulders about the rest in the igaming sector on a global scale. Virgin (Games) has the potential to be a real challenge to PartyGaming, in our opinion, as Richard Branson and his group have developed such a strong a loyal Virgin following over the years. When Virgin expand into new markets they automatically pick up new customers who were waiting for them. Virgin thinks this may be the case with their AWOMO (A World Of My Own) platform, a deal they have with Game Domain International, however Virgin is seeking more investors before taking the project ballistic and entering new markets. Rupert Murdoch's Sky (Vegas and family) is strong in the UK but is hardly on the radar in Australia (or anywhere else) from what we can make out. Sega and Sony have the potential to be major top ten players in the igaming space, but as of this writing, PartyGaming is our top pick, on a global scale, with Betfair sitting pretty for strong growth down under in Australia.
Readers may recall that earlier in the week that Australia media entrepreneur and and racing horse owner, Alan Jones, spoke at the Asian Racing Conference in Sydney. Jones called for united, as his certainly smart enough to see the potential threat from overseas based companies "invading" Australia, and doing it better. Australia's TAB isn't exactly known for having world class efficiencies, however they had previously enjoyed an almost monopoly and stranglehold in the Australian sector, however its no longer the case. TAB legal eagles are going to remain busy in the months ahead and Betfair is well prepared for a lengthy and expensive war, Betfair pink pigeon birdies have told us.
For dynamic media - new media enterprises such as Gambling911 and Media Man, the future continues to look bright. Low staff overheads, quick turnaround on articles, and business relationships in place with some of the world's top gaming, igaming, poker and sports betting brands. Just as important, the websites are Google and Google News friendly, and they don't discriminate against Yahoo! or Bing either, as well as being referenced in "bible" and top ten sites like Wikipedia. Social media brands such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter continue to be a benefit to the agile business models, and mobile / WAP looks to be a logic area to develop in the months ahead... can't wait for that Google mobile phone, that looks likely to take a huge bite out of Apple. Google is clearly the internet giant in the prime position to best capitalise on the growth of the gaming and gambling sector, at least by Media Man estimations (sorry Richard Branson, Yahoo and Wikipedia).
If good business is about adapting to the times and spreading risk, we think a number of American newspapers like The Philly and Aussie titles such as The Tele and The Herald, are doing a mighty fine job... we're pretty happy with our own efforts also.
Wild cards that may potentially develop a significant gaming business down under include Network Nine Australia (perhaps with a Hey Hey It's Saturday 'Pluka Duck' tie in along with the possibility of a rumored 'Underbelly' online and offline slot machine offering which punters are crying out for). The late Big Tim Bristow and George Freeman would have loved to see what's come of the igaming and gambling business now, we're certain.
Loyal readers, until next time, keep it legal, stay safe, bet with your head, not over it, know the odds, and above all, have fun.
* Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
* Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company
* The writer owns shares in Crown Limited and Virgin
Website Network
Media Man
Media Man Australia
Media Man Canada
Media Man Casino
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Australian Casino News
Poker News Media
Australian Sports Entertainment
Sports Entertainment News
Media Man and Gambling911 probe the situation in an Aussie - Yankee double investigation, with earlier indicators showing that newspapers are seeing the "green", following the money trail to gambling, be it in AUD, USD, GBP or monetary other denominations.
New York based media baron Mort Zuckerman, top brass at The New York Daily News, US News and World Report, last year publicly advised that online b2b and advertising deals in the gambling - gaming sector could be a way for mainstream newspapers to loose their sinking feeling - diminished revues, and in extreme cases, some newspapers going out of business, unable to compete with their online counterparts. Zuckerman was largely referring to sports betting (which can also include a sub group in what's commonly known as "Fantasy Betting").
Let's face it, Media Man and Gambling911 don't have the overheads of The Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media), The Daily Telegraph (News Limited), The Sun or The New York Times for that matter.
Let's take a look at the landscape of the land...
Google - a few years ago headlines like "Google follows the money trail to gambling' were the order of the day, however the business model is getting more complex, as Google deals with both technical and legal considerations.
Though Google CEO Eric Schmidt and seemingly everyone else is telling publishers they should place some bets on potential new business models, The Philadelphia Inquirer venture may not be exactly what they had in mind. Google is also working on some gaming and igaming models for its YouTube platform and top ten website, so maybe Google is working a deal with The Philly behind the scenes. Stranger things have happened.
Philly.com, the online arm of the Inquirer and "sister" newspaper the Philadelphia Daily News, has recently launched an apparently legal online betting service called Instant Fantasy Games. The firm advised last week that they are the first in their industry to make a foray into online betting, according to a report in Editor & Publisher, a newspaper trade journal. Gambling911 and Media Man think this may be correct for the U.S sector, but certainly not taking into account the U.K newspaper industry, who appear to be light years ahead, with bingo, poker, sports, fantasy and more.
"We're trying to serve two goals," said Yoni Greenbaum, VP of Product Development at Philly.com. "Those are content differentiation and revenue. If you're looking at the sports sites out there, a lot of them have the same stuff...The challenge that this creates is we need to offer more. In this day and age, sports fans have insatiable appetites."
FanDuel, a British wagering company helped Philly.com launch Instant Fantasy. Part fantasy league and part sports book, the service enables bettors to pick groups of players from professional baseball, hockey, or basketball leagues. It operates much like the fantasy leagues from Yahoo.com, CBSSports.com (parent company of CNET), and ESPN--except those games are just for fun.
With Instant Fantasy, players pay $5 to $50 a game with the chance to win as much as $90, Greenbaum said. It's one-on-one, and players can compete with a friend or family member. If they don't have anyone they want to play against, the game's system will match them up with someone five minutes before competition begins. Games are held daily.
Internet gambling is current illegal in the United States (depending who you want to believe as opinions vary, even from legal eagles) but in 2006, the government made some exceptions involving fantasy sports leagues, Editor & Publisher reported.
Last Sunday evening, Google's Schmidt addressed a group of newspaper execs in Washington D.C. at the American Society of News Editors. "We have a business model problem," Schmidt told the crowd. "We don't have a news problem."
Schmidt said newspapers are "fundamental" to democracy and predicted they would find a new business model based on advertising and subscription revenue. Maybe he should have included creating a sports book.
Our friend Mort seems to share a few similar thoughts on the newspaper - gambling model as Schmidt.
Zuckerman goes on record with "There is something that can be done, and the federal government ought to do it: allow sports betting on newspaper Websites. That would save every newspaper in America. The New York Times.com could do it. Plenty of British papers do this; for them it's a crucial part of their net revenue stream. I know a major newspaper in London that makes $15 million a year from sports betting alone".
Australia Update
New Limited newspapers (hard copy and online) continue to ramp up with both advertising a range of sports betting brands, in the past 2 months pushing their own in-house brands which look to be white label and things are strongly featured next to online sports news and on the world famous Fox Sports (Australian version) website. 'Fantasy NRL' looks to be their prime white label brand and they are also accepting a number of online sports betting adds, with Packer 50% share Betfair featuring prominently. Packer is also a huge fan of Premier Media Group, which has also has an investment in as we understand.
Fairfax Media (inc The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age) newspapers websites, along with their online only sites including Brisbane Times and WA Today. 'Pro Tipping' by all accounts is the Fairfax Media white label sports betting branding.
Media Man remains independent, despite having grown to over 20 website portals. The group has previously declined offers to by all or part of the company, still riding a wave of growth. The company is considering "white label" deals, but has enjoyed excellent results "teaming up" with a handful of the world's leading igaming brands, mixed in with some traditional and new media publicity campaigns, so has stuck to the a global based business model that is working well on a marketing, branding, legal, financial and overall basis. Media Man sees Google, PartyGaming, Betfair, Crown Limited, Virgin (and maybe Tabcorp and NextGen Gaming) being a big part of its further development in the gaming and igaming sector, with Crown and Tabcorp moving forward casino travel and tourism ventures. Media Man remains in close liaison with GenerationOne, the Indigenous Australian employment initiative championed by Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest and James Packer, as to how to best collaborate, grow the business, and employ a few more hard working Australians in the progress.
Summary
The business model of newspapers (and other media companies) has changed... it had to, just to see its survival, with owners and editors even advising their journalists that they are to adapt their style for the internet, and some who failed to change have indeed lost their jobs. Some high up in the Murdoch and Fairfax Media empires even refer to their journalists and "content writers" or "content producers"... so much for the good old days when Clark Kent "Superman" types paved the pavements in search of a good story!
The bottom line is what counts to owners, bean counters and investors, and while media purists have a case to be "Not Happy Jan", it is part of the evolution of media, for better of worse.
One of the main dangers to the credibility of print newspapers is when too much focus is given to the bottom line and advertisers, and not enough on hard nosed journalism.
For these reasons and more Gambling911 readers can be assured that more hard nosed articles are on the way, sourced from the worldwide "freelance" contacts and relationships formed over many years. Freelance and independent generally means less PR spin jobs (as often found in some mainstream press) and a more gutsy, in your face style... the sort of stuff that sometimes sees legal eagles writing in trying to save face for their clients! (when the truth gets out). Media Man recently dealt with a couple of these sorts of scenarios, hard news being the catalyst, so we knew were were doing a great job.
We foresee a continuation of mainstream media companies plugging into the gaming and igaming sector, just at PartyGaming top brass Jim Ryan has rightly predicted would happen almost 2 years ago... that's why Ryan takes home (and secures for Party) the big bucks... the man is a visionary. Ryan has also smartly got in place a number of strategic alliances and purchased solid businesses such as the World Poker Tour. The combination of these things has made PartyGaming very appealing to Government departments, be it in France (hello our friends at PMU), Canada (poker tour on the radar) and Australia. The Party deals with Marvel Entertainment and Paramount Pictures also continue to serve the company, partners and affiliates well. Strong branding and even stronger financials, see PartyGaming stand head and shoulders about the rest in the igaming sector on a global scale. Virgin (Games) has the potential to be a real challenge to PartyGaming, in our opinion, as Richard Branson and his group have developed such a strong a loyal Virgin following over the years. When Virgin expand into new markets they automatically pick up new customers who were waiting for them. Virgin thinks this may be the case with their AWOMO (A World Of My Own) platform, a deal they have with Game Domain International, however Virgin is seeking more investors before taking the project ballistic and entering new markets. Rupert Murdoch's Sky (Vegas and family) is strong in the UK but is hardly on the radar in Australia (or anywhere else) from what we can make out. Sega and Sony have the potential to be major top ten players in the igaming space, but as of this writing, PartyGaming is our top pick, on a global scale, with Betfair sitting pretty for strong growth down under in Australia.
Readers may recall that earlier in the week that Australia media entrepreneur and and racing horse owner, Alan Jones, spoke at the Asian Racing Conference in Sydney. Jones called for united, as his certainly smart enough to see the potential threat from overseas based companies "invading" Australia, and doing it better. Australia's TAB isn't exactly known for having world class efficiencies, however they had previously enjoyed an almost monopoly and stranglehold in the Australian sector, however its no longer the case. TAB legal eagles are going to remain busy in the months ahead and Betfair is well prepared for a lengthy and expensive war, Betfair pink pigeon birdies have told us.
For dynamic media - new media enterprises such as Gambling911 and Media Man, the future continues to look bright. Low staff overheads, quick turnaround on articles, and business relationships in place with some of the world's top gaming, igaming, poker and sports betting brands. Just as important, the websites are Google and Google News friendly, and they don't discriminate against Yahoo! or Bing either, as well as being referenced in "bible" and top ten sites like Wikipedia. Social media brands such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter continue to be a benefit to the agile business models, and mobile / WAP looks to be a logic area to develop in the months ahead... can't wait for that Google mobile phone, that looks likely to take a huge bite out of Apple. Google is clearly the internet giant in the prime position to best capitalise on the growth of the gaming and gambling sector, at least by Media Man estimations (sorry Richard Branson, Yahoo and Wikipedia).
If good business is about adapting to the times and spreading risk, we think a number of American newspapers like The Philly and Aussie titles such as The Tele and The Herald, are doing a mighty fine job... we're pretty happy with our own efforts also.
Wild cards that may potentially develop a significant gaming business down under include Network Nine Australia (perhaps with a Hey Hey It's Saturday 'Pluka Duck' tie in along with the possibility of a rumored 'Underbelly' online and offline slot machine offering which punters are crying out for). The late Big Tim Bristow and George Freeman would have loved to see what's come of the igaming and gambling business now, we're certain.
Loyal readers, until next time, keep it legal, stay safe, bet with your head, not over it, know the odds, and above all, have fun.
* Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
* Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company
* The writer owns shares in Crown Limited and Virgin
Website Network
Media Man
Media Man Australia
Media Man Canada
Media Man Casino
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Australian Casino News
Poker News Media
Australian Sports Entertainment
Sports Entertainment News
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Virgin Casino Superhero Slots Knockout 12th - 18th April 2010
This week Virgin Casino will be rewarding you for winning.
Richard Branson's Virgin Casino is offering a chance to pick your favourite superhero slot and spin your way to the Winner’s Club where you’ll walk away with a £500 bonus and entry into a prize draw to win a pair of flight tickets to Orlando, Florida.
How it works:
Bet a minimum of £500 on any of the selected slot games below between Monday 12th and Thursday 15 April 2010, and if you achieve a profit over the four days of play you will qualify for the next round of the promotion. The more rounds you prevail in, the greater your cash prize will be!
Spider-Man
Hulk - Ultimate Revenge
Fantastic Four
Bejeweled
Call of Duty 4
Cubis
Emerald Isle
King Kong
Thor
Round - Cash Prize
Round 1: Monday - Thursday - Get knocked out pocket £0
Round 2: Friday - Get knocked out pocket £50
Round 3: Saturday - Get knocked out pocket 100
Round 4: Sunday - Get knocked out pocket £250
Winner's - Club £500
Plus, if you're fortune enough to make it into the Winner’s Club, you’ll get an entry into a prize draw to win two pairs of flight tickets to Orlando, Florida.
If you continue playing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, wagering the minimum amount of £500 on each of those days, and continue to make a daily profit, you’ll make it into the Winner’s Club where you’ll walk away with a cash prize of £500.
However, if you don’t finish in profit after round 2, don’t worry because Virgin Casino will reward you with a compensation bonus for making it through part of the week.
Start playing right away to win £500 bonus or flight tickets to Orlando, courtesy Virgin Casino.
Website
VirginCasino.com
*Sorry. No U.S or Australian players. See World Casino Directory
Profiles
Virgin Casino
Virgin Games
Virgin Slots
Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Slots
Richard Branson
Website Network
Media Man
Media Man Canada
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Marvel Slots Online
Marvel Heroes Casino
Super Heroes Casino
Media Man Casino
Richard Branson's Virgin Casino is offering a chance to pick your favourite superhero slot and spin your way to the Winner’s Club where you’ll walk away with a £500 bonus and entry into a prize draw to win a pair of flight tickets to Orlando, Florida.
How it works:
Bet a minimum of £500 on any of the selected slot games below between Monday 12th and Thursday 15 April 2010, and if you achieve a profit over the four days of play you will qualify for the next round of the promotion. The more rounds you prevail in, the greater your cash prize will be!
Spider-Man
Hulk - Ultimate Revenge
Fantastic Four
Bejeweled
Call of Duty 4
Cubis
Emerald Isle
King Kong
Thor
Round - Cash Prize
Round 1: Monday - Thursday - Get knocked out pocket £0
Round 2: Friday - Get knocked out pocket £50
Round 3: Saturday - Get knocked out pocket 100
Round 4: Sunday - Get knocked out pocket £250
Winner's - Club £500
Plus, if you're fortune enough to make it into the Winner’s Club, you’ll get an entry into a prize draw to win two pairs of flight tickets to Orlando, Florida.
If you continue playing on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, wagering the minimum amount of £500 on each of those days, and continue to make a daily profit, you’ll make it into the Winner’s Club where you’ll walk away with a cash prize of £500.
However, if you don’t finish in profit after round 2, don’t worry because Virgin Casino will reward you with a compensation bonus for making it through part of the week.
Start playing right away to win £500 bonus or flight tickets to Orlando, courtesy Virgin Casino.
Website
VirginCasino.com
*Sorry. No U.S or Australian players. See World Casino Directory
Profiles
Virgin Casino
Virgin Games
Virgin Slots
Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Slots
Richard Branson
Website Network
Media Man
Media Man Canada
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Marvel Slots Online
Marvel Heroes Casino
Super Heroes Casino
Media Man Casino
Virgin Games inc Virgin Casino, Virgin Slots, Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo Popular in Canada - April 2010
Virgin Games And Virgin Casino Is Taking Canada By Storm!
Website
VirginGames.com
New Games
News
Virgin Casino News: Virgin Gets New Games - Play Your Cards Right, Hole In The Wall, Kitty Glitter, Rubik's Slot - April 2010
Virgin Casino News: Virgin Gets New Games - Play Your Cards Right, Hole In The Wall, Kitty Glitter, Rubik's Slot, Casino Dice, Amazon Wild, Doctor Love and more
Play Your Cards Right
Play Your Cards Right slot features two unique bonus rounds which really make you part of the action. You can play for a jackpot in the "Grand Final" and see if you fancy your chances in the exciting "Double Chance Bonus". With mini jackpots that build as you play, what are you waiting for? Come on dollies, do your dealing! Now at Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo!
Casino Dice
Casino Dice is the instant play dice game. Two dice are rolled and the player wagers on the number generated by the combined total. The player has to predict the correct total to win. If the player wins he has the option of trying to double the amount by predicting whether the last die will be higher or lower than the first from the next dice roll. This option can be exercised as many times provided each prediction is correct. The game is made interesting by different types of bets such as Single Bet, Split Bets and Number Range Bets. The payouts are shown on the screen.
Hole In The Wall
Introducing Hole in the Wall; Based on the world wide smash hit game show, this exciting multi line slot machine gives you the chance to see what you're made of. With wall-clearing success bringing rich rewards and failure resulting in a head-first plunge into the pool, will you manage to stay dry? Get ready to make cash and not a splash and BRING ON THE WALL! Live at Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo!
Kitty Glitter
Move over dogs - cats are a man's and woman's best friend! If you like lots of wild symbols, Kitty Glitter™ is the purr-fect game for you. Kitty Glitter™ features 30 paylines, four lucky cats and a Free Spins Bonus in which all four cat symbols can become wild!
Trigger the Free Spins Bonus by getting 3 Bonus symbols anywhere on the middle three reels. Start the Bonus with 15 free spins with the opportunity to retrigger the bonus multiple times. Collect wild diamond symbols and watch as more and more cat symbols become wild! With potentially every cat symbol becoming wild, every spin can explode with wins. By bonus end, your total win could leap into a fortune. Kitty Glitter™ will have you purring with delight!
Amazon Wild
Deep in the Amazonian jungle there are the remains of an ancient civilisation, the legacy of a people who built their cities entirely of GOLD! Your mission is to find them and bring home your fortune.
As your quest unfolds, you'll be surrounded by the exotic sounds of the rainforest and treated to the sight of vibrantly coloured birds, big cats and colour-changing chameleons, not to mention the odd mischievous monkey!
Welcome to Amazon WILD - the most active slot on the net!
Amazon Wild is a 5-reel 100-line slot machine, with each reel being 4 symbols tall. In addition to a bonus round where winnings are awarded for uncovering a golden Aztec temple, the game features special Wild symbols which react together to trigger multiple wins.
Rubik's Slot
Rubik’s® is based on the popular Rubik's® Cube Puzzle. However, the player doesn’t even have to rotate the cube at all or affect anything else in the game, they simply need to press the 'Play' button and then the cube will rotate randomly and when it stops the player is awarded winnings based on how many completed sides and lines there are.
How To Play:
• Press PLAY to start the game. The Rubik's Cube will then start to rotate randomly.
• Between 0 and 6 of the letters of the logo will then light up and play a sound as lit. If all 6 letters are lit then after the winnings are highlighted the player will get to the FreePlays bonus.
• The cube will then stop rotating and the amount won will be determined by the number of lines and sides of the same colour.
• 3 squares of the same colour in a straight line (not diagonal) on the same side will will count as one line. If all the squares on a side are the same colour then a bonus side payout is also awarded for that side as well as the line payouts.
Bonus games
• The player has to select one of the 27 squares that are on the cube and that will then peel of the sticker in that position which will show a prize to the player.
• The prize will either be additional FreePlays or additional cubes.
• The player will get to pick a random number of different squares until they peel one off that says START - and at this point the FreePlays will start.
Bonus Game
• The player has to select one of the 27 squares that are on the cube and that will then peel of the sticker in that position which will show a prize to the player. The prize will either be additional FreePlays or additional cubes.
• The player will get to pick a random number of different squares until they peel one off that says START - and at this point the FreePlays will start.
FreePlays
• FreePlays will each play out automatically and will be for the same stake that was placed for the last bet.
• FreePlays can be re-triggered during FreePlays mode, so you could be awarded with extra FreePlays - if all 6 letters of the Rubik's logo light up then an extra prize will be awarded. This time however the player does not get to choose any squares and is just shown what they won in a popup. Also only extra cubes or extra FreePlays are awarded (cant get both as only one prize is awarded).
• All winnings during FreePlays mode will be credited to your account balance after each play. Auto Play By selecting 'Auto Play' you can choose to play up to 25 plays automatically, one after the other.
Thor
Presenting Thor; legendary hero, comic book classic and instant video slot legend. This 9-line smash is a must-see! Heavy-hitting animations summon the thunder god’s mighty hammer to trigger an incredible bonus round. Win up to 4,000 times your bet on wagers as low as 5p. Triple prizes of up to 12,000 times your bet are awarded during the Free Game Feature. As an added bonus, Thor is connected to the three-level Marvel jackpots with six other Marvel-themed games. Live at Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo right now.
King Kong
Experience the fury and excitement as King Kong takes on New York City! Play 1 to 25 lines and go bananas over the wild bonus. Live at Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo right now.
Five a Day
A fruity five line, five reel slot, with wild cards and a bonus feature to get your juices flowing.
Doctor Love
Doctor Love has a hospital romance theme. The dashing Dr. Love is the wild symbol. It also offers the highest fixed jackpot of 5000 coins. The other high paying symbols are the nurse who is the object of the doctor’s romancing and the patient who is all bandaged up. The other symbols on the reels also connect with the hospital theme. They include ambulance, get well bouquet, temperature chart, crutches and stethoscope. The scatter symbol is the love meter. It offers scatter payouts, the maximum of which is 100 times the total bet.
Grande Roulette
Grande Roulette – Classic just got better! Packed with great new features! Customisable bets, baize colour, and different view options, it’s the finest Roulette on the web!
Website
VirginGames.com
New Games
News
Virgin Casino News: Virgin Gets New Games - Play Your Cards Right, Hole In The Wall, Kitty Glitter, Rubik's Slot - April 2010
Virgin Casino News: Virgin Gets New Games - Play Your Cards Right, Hole In The Wall, Kitty Glitter, Rubik's Slot, Casino Dice, Amazon Wild, Doctor Love and more
Play Your Cards Right
Play Your Cards Right slot features two unique bonus rounds which really make you part of the action. You can play for a jackpot in the "Grand Final" and see if you fancy your chances in the exciting "Double Chance Bonus". With mini jackpots that build as you play, what are you waiting for? Come on dollies, do your dealing! Now at Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo!
Casino Dice
Casino Dice is the instant play dice game. Two dice are rolled and the player wagers on the number generated by the combined total. The player has to predict the correct total to win. If the player wins he has the option of trying to double the amount by predicting whether the last die will be higher or lower than the first from the next dice roll. This option can be exercised as many times provided each prediction is correct. The game is made interesting by different types of bets such as Single Bet, Split Bets and Number Range Bets. The payouts are shown on the screen.
Hole In The Wall
Introducing Hole in the Wall; Based on the world wide smash hit game show, this exciting multi line slot machine gives you the chance to see what you're made of. With wall-clearing success bringing rich rewards and failure resulting in a head-first plunge into the pool, will you manage to stay dry? Get ready to make cash and not a splash and BRING ON THE WALL! Live at Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo!
Kitty Glitter
Move over dogs - cats are a man's and woman's best friend! If you like lots of wild symbols, Kitty Glitter™ is the purr-fect game for you. Kitty Glitter™ features 30 paylines, four lucky cats and a Free Spins Bonus in which all four cat symbols can become wild!
Trigger the Free Spins Bonus by getting 3 Bonus symbols anywhere on the middle three reels. Start the Bonus with 15 free spins with the opportunity to retrigger the bonus multiple times. Collect wild diamond symbols and watch as more and more cat symbols become wild! With potentially every cat symbol becoming wild, every spin can explode with wins. By bonus end, your total win could leap into a fortune. Kitty Glitter™ will have you purring with delight!
Amazon Wild
Deep in the Amazonian jungle there are the remains of an ancient civilisation, the legacy of a people who built their cities entirely of GOLD! Your mission is to find them and bring home your fortune.
As your quest unfolds, you'll be surrounded by the exotic sounds of the rainforest and treated to the sight of vibrantly coloured birds, big cats and colour-changing chameleons, not to mention the odd mischievous monkey!
Welcome to Amazon WILD - the most active slot on the net!
Amazon Wild is a 5-reel 100-line slot machine, with each reel being 4 symbols tall. In addition to a bonus round where winnings are awarded for uncovering a golden Aztec temple, the game features special Wild symbols which react together to trigger multiple wins.
Rubik's Slot
Rubik’s® is based on the popular Rubik's® Cube Puzzle. However, the player doesn’t even have to rotate the cube at all or affect anything else in the game, they simply need to press the 'Play' button and then the cube will rotate randomly and when it stops the player is awarded winnings based on how many completed sides and lines there are.
How To Play:
• Press PLAY to start the game. The Rubik's Cube will then start to rotate randomly.
• Between 0 and 6 of the letters of the logo will then light up and play a sound as lit. If all 6 letters are lit then after the winnings are highlighted the player will get to the FreePlays bonus.
• The cube will then stop rotating and the amount won will be determined by the number of lines and sides of the same colour.
• 3 squares of the same colour in a straight line (not diagonal) on the same side will will count as one line. If all the squares on a side are the same colour then a bonus side payout is also awarded for that side as well as the line payouts.
Bonus games
• The player has to select one of the 27 squares that are on the cube and that will then peel of the sticker in that position which will show a prize to the player.
• The prize will either be additional FreePlays or additional cubes.
• The player will get to pick a random number of different squares until they peel one off that says START - and at this point the FreePlays will start.
Bonus Game
• The player has to select one of the 27 squares that are on the cube and that will then peel of the sticker in that position which will show a prize to the player. The prize will either be additional FreePlays or additional cubes.
• The player will get to pick a random number of different squares until they peel one off that says START - and at this point the FreePlays will start.
FreePlays
• FreePlays will each play out automatically and will be for the same stake that was placed for the last bet.
• FreePlays can be re-triggered during FreePlays mode, so you could be awarded with extra FreePlays - if all 6 letters of the Rubik's logo light up then an extra prize will be awarded. This time however the player does not get to choose any squares and is just shown what they won in a popup. Also only extra cubes or extra FreePlays are awarded (cant get both as only one prize is awarded).
• All winnings during FreePlays mode will be credited to your account balance after each play. Auto Play By selecting 'Auto Play' you can choose to play up to 25 plays automatically, one after the other.
Thor
Presenting Thor; legendary hero, comic book classic and instant video slot legend. This 9-line smash is a must-see! Heavy-hitting animations summon the thunder god’s mighty hammer to trigger an incredible bonus round. Win up to 4,000 times your bet on wagers as low as 5p. Triple prizes of up to 12,000 times your bet are awarded during the Free Game Feature. As an added bonus, Thor is connected to the three-level Marvel jackpots with six other Marvel-themed games. Live at Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo right now.
King Kong
Experience the fury and excitement as King Kong takes on New York City! Play 1 to 25 lines and go bananas over the wild bonus. Live at Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo right now.
Five a Day
A fruity five line, five reel slot, with wild cards and a bonus feature to get your juices flowing.
Doctor Love
Doctor Love has a hospital romance theme. The dashing Dr. Love is the wild symbol. It also offers the highest fixed jackpot of 5000 coins. The other high paying symbols are the nurse who is the object of the doctor’s romancing and the patient who is all bandaged up. The other symbols on the reels also connect with the hospital theme. They include ambulance, get well bouquet, temperature chart, crutches and stethoscope. The scatter symbol is the love meter. It offers scatter payouts, the maximum of which is 100 times the total bet.
Grande Roulette
Grande Roulette – Classic just got better! Packed with great new features! Customisable bets, baize colour, and different view options, it’s the finest Roulette on the web!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Circus Slot review and rules - PartyGaming - PartyCasino - April 2010
You’ve never played anything like The Circus
Website
PartyCasino.com
Roll up, roll up! Welcome to the Circus, the spectacular slot game like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
Combining the best elements of slots and games, Circus is the world’s first role-playing slot title. Choose from four memorable characters with varying abilities and unique storylines to take you through your cash-grabbing circus adventure.
Every feature in Circus has been made bigger, better and more exciting than other slots, especially with the inclusion of 16 dazzling bonus games. Step into the shoes of the lion tamer, magician, acrobat and many other classic circus roles as you try to win all the big money up for grabs.
The more you play, the more you’ll unlock. Discover thrilling plot developments, enjoy more rewarding bonus games and increase your abilities to raise your win multiplier for huge cash prizes.
Circus saves your game progress as you go, meaning you can return any time and continue where you left off. You can even start a second, third or fourth adventure with a different character.
This revolutionary game takes slots to a whole new level. Make a deposit and play now for an experience you’ll keep coming back to again and again. Play it now by PartyCasino.com software, or play instantly in your browser
You’ll be amazed at the Circus. Try the greatest spectacular on earth today.
Game Objective:
Circus is a five-reel, twenty-payline slot game with 16 features. 3 or more scattered Big Top symbols anywhere in view trigger and award one of the sixteen features. At the start of the game (when opening the game), player needs to select one character from the 4 characters available in the character selection screen. Player can change the character from within the game. Each character is independent of others. Once a particular feature game is played for a particular character, it cannot be played again until all 16 features are played for the respective character.
Game Information:
The minimum bet amount is $0.01 USD and the maximum bet amount is $1000 USD.
How to play:
Setting 'LINES': Twenty lines are selected by default. Lines can be changed by clicking < and > buttons available to the Left & Right of the 'LINES' indicator on the game screen respectively. Selected lines are lit and unselected lines are not lit. Player can also select/deselect lines by clicking on the desired line number at the end of the lines.
Setting 'BETS': When you enter the game, a default bet of $0.25 per line is set for all 20 lines, resulting in a total bet of $5.00. You can choose to increase or decrease the bet per line by using the < and > buttons available to the Left & Right of the 'BET' indicator on the game screen respectively. If your game balance is less than $5.00, the system will automatically adjust the bet to the next highest possible amount.
Max Bet: To play with 20 lines and $50.00 bet per line, click on 'MAX BET'. If your game balance is not sufficient, this option is disabled.
The number of selected lines is multiplied by the 'bet per line', and the total bet amount is displayed in the 'TOTAL BET' meter, which is located at bottom left of the game screen.
RULES: Game rules can be viewed by clicking on 'RULES' button which is located to the left of the reels, above the 'TOTAL CREDITS 'meter. Bonus rules can be viewed by clicking on 'BONUS RULES' button. You can go back to the game by clicking on the 'BACK TO GAME' button.
'PAYTABLE': The 'PAYTABLE' can be viewed by clicking on the 'PAYTABLE' button located below the 'RULES' button on the game screen. To calculate the payout amount, multiply the respective prize with the bet per line. Note that to calculate the payout for scattered Big Top symbol, multiply the respective prize with the total bet. You can go back to the game by clicking on the 'BACK TO GAME' button.
SPIN: Click on SPIN to start spinning the reels.
After the reels stop spinning, any winning combinations on the selected lines, or any scatter wins, will be paid according to the paytable.
Result: Any wins are indicated by their paylines highlighted and symbols animating or, in the case of a scatter win, by the symbols animating. The individual line wins are shown at the end of each winning line.
PAID: Total win amount is shown in the ticker area under the five reels.
Click on 'GAME LOGS' to view the logs of the games you've played.
Click on 'REBUY' to buy more credits into the game from your PartyAccount.
Click on 'EXIT GAME' to leave the game and return to the lobby.
The game rules are identical in both real money and play money modes.
Character Selection: At the start of the game (when opening the game), player is required to choose one of the 4 available characters. Player can change the character at any time from within the game when the game is not in progress. To change the character, mouse-over on the character image at top left corner of the game screen. A short story for the current character is displayed with 'CHANGE CHARACTER' button at the bottom. Click on this button to go to the character selection screen.
Each character has 4 abilities: Strength, Courage, Balance, and Showmanship. Each character has a core (main) ability as follow.
FENCHURCH - His core ability is Strength.
IGGY - His core ability is Courage
NADIA - Her core ability is Balance
MR.BLINKY - His core ability is Showmanship.
Each character is given 2 points for his/her core ability by default. Ability points are shown at top right corner of the game screen. Ability points are also shown on the character selection screen.
There are two ways to increase ability points:
By completing a SUCCESSFUL feature related to the respective ability. There are 16 features in this game: 4 features for Strength, 4 features for Courage, 4 features for Balance, and 4 features for Showmanship. To identify which feature belongs to which ability, refer to the Bonus Rules screen.
When a particular symbol related to the respective ability appears ANYWHERE on the screen.
Each character and his/her ability points are retained although the game is closed and/or the player logs out.
Once a particular ability has reached the maximum (20 points), if the respective ability symbol appears anywhere on the reels and/or if the player successfully completes one or more feature that is related to the respective ability, then no additional point is awarded for the respective ability until all four abilities reach 20 points each and all 16 features are completed which would reset all ability points to their default values.
Each character has 16 chapters for his/her story. By default 1 chapter is available and the other 15 chapters are locked. Each time a feature is completed, a chapter is unlocked (except for the very first feature completed, which does not unlock a chapter). After all 16 features are completed and reset, all 15 chapters are locked again, leaving only 1 default chapter unlocked.
Ability Multiplier: All wins (except feature wins) are multiplied by the ability multiplier shown at top right corner of the game screen. This multiplier starts from 1 and increases up to 5. Increment of this multiplier depends on the ability points. For example: if 3 abilities have reached multiplier value of 2 and one ability is at multiplier value of 1.5 then the final multiplier is 1.5. Other examples: When all four abilities have 2 points each, then the ability multiplier increases to 1.5 and when all four abilities have 4 points each, then the ability multiplier increases to 2.
Ability multiplier is character-specific and is retained along with the character and his/her ability points. Ability multiplier is reset back to 1 once all four abilities have reached 20 points each and all 16 features have been completed.
Amounts of $0.005 and above are rounded up, below are rounded down, to the nearest currency unit.
Feature Triggering: Three or more scattered Big Top symbols anywhere on the reels trigger and award one of the 16 Features. A successful feature awards a cash prize and increases the respective ability point by 1 and an unsuccessful feature awards only a cash prize. Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game. At the end of the feature, result screen will be shown showing the feature win amount. Click on 'CONTINUE' button to navigate to the main game screen.
Repeat Bet/Change Bet: If you have already bet, the settings selected will be automatically carried over to the subsequent spin. Simply click on 'SPIN' to play with the same bet again. To change your bet, use the < and > buttons to the left and right of the 'BET' or 'LINES' indicators as explained above.
Total Credits: Your remaining game balance, after you have placed the desired bet, is shown in 'TOTAL CREDITS' meter.
Your current game balance is the sum of the amounts displayed in the 'TOTAL CREDITS' meter and the 'TOTAL BET' meter.
'AUTOSPIN': You can make use of this feature to choose amongst the various options for 'hands free' game play. Options available under this feature are:
Number of spins: The game will automatically spin for the number of spins selected from the drop-down menu.
Spin till win is equal to or exceeds: The game will automatically spin until the win amount is equal to or exceeds the amount selected from the drop down menu.
Spin till any win: The game will automatically spin until the next win.
Spin till feature trigger: The game will automatically spin until the next feature is triggered.
Spin till my balance exceeds or equals to: The game will automatically spin until the game balance is greater than or equal to the amount entered. Note that 'game balance' implies the sum of the amounts given under 'TOTAL CREDITS' meter and 'TOTAL BET' meters.
Spin till my balance falls below or equals to: The game will automatically spin until the game balance is less than or equal to the amount entered. Note that 'game balance' implies the sum of amounts given under 'TOTAL CREDITS' meter and 'TOTAL BET' meters.
Play faster: This option lets you play faster than usual by reducing the break time. You must choose at least one of the other available Autospin options to play with this option.
Click on 'STOP SPIN' button to deactivate AUTOSPIN. While AUTOSPIN is in progress, you can stop it by clicking on the 'STOP SPIN' button. If spin is in progress, AUTOSPIN will be stopped after completing the current spin, otherwise AUTOSPIN is stopped immediately and normal game is restored.
Game Rules:
Play 1 to 20 lines.
LINES can be changed by using the < and > buttons.
BET amount can be changed by using the < and > buttons.
SPIN begins the game with the currently selected BET and LINES.
BET MAX selects 20 lines and maximum bet per line.
Payouts are displayed on the PAYTABLE.
Payline wins are multiplied by the amount bet per line.
Highest win amount is paid on each selected payline.
Coinciding wins on different lit lines are all added to your total.
Scatter wins are multiplied by total bet and added to payline wins.
All wins occur on selected paylines only, except for scattered Big Top which pays anywhere in view.
Feature wins are added to scatter and payline wins.
All symbols pay from left to right only except Scattered Big Top symbol which pays anywhere.
Wild Ring Leader symbol appears only on reels 1, 2, 3, 4 and substitutes for all other symbols and works only in conjunction with all other symbols, except the Scattered Big Top symbol.
Malfunctions Voids all Pays and Plays.
Feature Games:
Find below all feature games and their functionalities.
Pyramid Of Peril: The player's character holds up a human pyramid. The player picks a spot for the next acrobat to jump onto. A maximum of 9 chances are given to the player to form the pyramid.
Each acrobat awards a cash prize, regardless whether or not the acrobat collapses the pyramid.
This cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
If all acrobats jump up without collapsing the pyramid then the feature is a success.
If the pyramid collapses in any of the 9 chances, then the feature is a failure and the feature game ends. Player is awarded the accumulated cash prizes.
Successful feature awards 1 ability point for Strength along with the accumulated cash prizes.
Human Cannon Ball: The player selects how much gunpowder to use in the cannon. Player's character is then launched across the circus ring. The objective is to land in the safety net.
Player needs to select one of 3 gunpowder options.
Cannon starts moving.
Click on 'FIRE' button.
Clown lights the fuse and the cannon fires.
Player's character is launched across the circus ring towards the safety net.
If the character lands in the safety net, then the feature is a success and 1 ability point is added for Courage. Player is also awarded a cash prize.
If the character misses the safety net, then the feature is a fail and only cash prize will be given.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
The Clown Car: The player selects 5 clowns to get into the car.
Player selects 5 clowns.
Each clown walks to the car and gets in.
Each clown selected awards a cash prize.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
After all 5 clowns get into the car, the car drives off.
If the car is still in one piece, the feature is a success and 1 ability point is awarded for Showmanship along with the accumulated cash prizes.
If the car falls apart, then the feature is a failure and player is awarded only the accumulated cash prizes.
Traverse The Tightrope Of Terror: The character is required to ride a bike across a tightrope to a safe platform.
Player pulls back and releases the plunger.
Clown kicks the character on the bike.
The feature is a success if the character stops on the safe platform.
The feature is a failure if the character falls off the tightrope.
If the feature is a success, 1 ability point is awarded for Balance along with a cash prize.
If the feature is a failure, only cash prize will be awarded.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
Propel The Perfect Pies: In this feature the player throws custard pies at various clowns.
The player chooses a clown to throw a pie at.
The pie will either hit the target or miss.
Each pie thrown wins a cash prize, regardless whether it hits the target or not.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
The player is given a total of 3 pies to throw.
If all 3 pies hit the target then the feature is a success and 1 ability point is awarded for Showmanship along with the accumulated cash prizes.
If any one of the 3 pies misses then the feature is a failure and the feature game ends. The player wins only the accumulated cash prizes.
Punishing Pull of Pain: The character has to drag a heavy object across a distance. Press Z and X keys on keyboard continuously to move the character.
Player selects an object from the possible choices.
Player is required to press Z and X keys on keyboard continuously to pull the object across the course.
If the character gets to the finish line, the feature is a success and player is awarded 1 ability point for Strength, as well as a cash prize.
If the character collapses while pulling, then the feature is a failure and the player is awarded a cash prize only.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by the total bet of the triggering game.
Death Drop of Doom: The character has to ride a motorbike across the ring of fire and land on the other side.
The revs of the bike are shown.
Player presses 'GO' button.
The character then goes down the ramp and makes the jump.
If the character successfully lands on the other side, then the feature is a success.
If the feature is a success, 1 ability point is awarded for Courage along with a cash prize.
If a feature is a failure, player is awarded a cash prize only.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
Towering Trapeze: Two trapeze artists are swinging on trapezes with player's character being held by one of the trapeze artists. The character jumps between the 2 trapeze artists, winning a cash prize for each jump, whether it is successful or not.
Player's character is shown being held by one of the trapeze artists, with them swinging backwards and forwards.
The player presses 'GO' to jump between the 2 trapeze artists.
Each jump gives a cash prize.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
Player gets to jump a maximum of 3 times.
If all 3 jumps are successful then the feature is successful and 1 ability point is awarded for Balance as well as the accumulated cash prizes.
If the character falls, then the feature is a fail and the feature ends. Player is awarded the accumulated cash prizes only.
Escapologist: The character is tied and suspended above a tank full of electric eels, with a candle burning the rope. Press Z and X keys on keyboard continuously to try to escape.
Player's character is tied and suspended above the tank.
Press Z and X keys on keyboard continuously to try to escape.
The feature is a success if the character escapes and leaps to the floor before the candle burns through the rope.
The feature is a fail if the candle burns through the rope and the character falls into the tank.
A successful feature awards 1 ability point for Courage along with a cash prize.
If the feature is a failure, player is awarded a cash prize only.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
Lion Tamer: The character places his/her head inside the lion's mouth.
Click on 'INSERT HEAD' button to place the character's head inside the lion's mouth.
The character's head would stay inside the lion's mouth until:
'REMOVE HEAD' button is clicked.
'REMOVE HEAD' button can be clicked at any time. When this button is clicked, the lion would bite and the character would either successfully or fail to pull out his/her head before the lion closes its mouth.
The lion gets bored and bites.
If the player does not click on 'REMOVE HEAD' button, the character's head would stay inside the lion's mouth until the lion gets bored and bites. When the lion bites, the character would automatically try to pull out his/her head before the lion closes its mouth.
For every three seconds the head is inside the lion's mouth, a cash prize is added to your total. Cash prize is also awarded when the lion bites, irrespective of whether or not the character successfully pulls out his/her head before the lion closes its mouth.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
If the character successfully pulls out his/her head before the lion bites and closes its mouth then the feature is a success and 1 ability point is awarded for Courage along with the accumulated cash prizes.
If the character's fails to remove his/her head before the lion closes its mouth, then the feature is a failure and only the accumulated cash prizes is awarded.
The Horse Ride: The character rides a horse, doing acrobatic tricks, as chosen by the player.
The character is shown riding a horse.
Player chooses a trick, which the character performs.
Player chooses 2 tricks to perform from the available 3 tricks.
Cash prize is awarded for each trick, regardless whether or not the character successfully performs the trick.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
If all 2 tricks are performed successfully without falling off then the feature is a success, awarding 1 bonus ability point for Balance and the accumulated cash prizes.
If the character falls off during any trick, the feature ends and is a failure, awarding only the accumulated cash prizes.
Muscle Machine: Player uses one of the available tools to ring the bell at the top.
Player selects a tool from the options available.
Player is given a single chance only.
If the bell is hit/rung, the feature is a success and 1 ability points is awarded for Strength along with a cash prize.
If not, then it is a fail and player is awarded a cash prize only.
Miraculous Magician: The character is dressed as a magician and picks objects from a magic hat. Player is given 3 chances in the feature.
Player clicks the magician hat and an object is pulled out, each awarding a cash prize.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
If the character pulls out a Flower Bunch or Rabbit, then it is a success.
If the character pulls out an object other than a Flower Bunch and Rabbit then it is a failure and awards only the accumulated cash prizes.
Successful feature awards 1 ability point for Showmanship and the accumulated cash prizes.
Jollying Juggler: The character has to juggle various items while on a cycle.
The feature starts with the character paddling on a cycle juggling 3 small balls.
Player picks 3 items and each of the items is thrown up in the air to the character to juggle.
Cash prize is awarded for each item thrown, regardless whether or not the item is successfully juggled.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
If any object causes the character to fall from the cycle, then it is a fail and player is awarded only the accumulated cash prizes.
If all 3 objects are juggled successfully, then feature is a success and 1 ability point is awarded for Balance along with the accumulated cash prizes.
ARM-Wrestle Challenge: The character arm-wrestles a strongman. Press Z and X keys on keyboard continuously to arm-wrestle the opponent.
The character's arm is shown in the starting position to arm-wrestle.
Press Z and X keys on keyboard continuously.
If the player wins, the feature is successful else failure.
If the feature is successful, the player is awarded 1 ability point for Strength as well as a cash prize.
If the feature is a failure, the player is awarded a cash prize only.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
The Knife Thrower: Player is given 3 knives to throw at a spinning board with a clown.
The character's hand is shown holding a knife.
Player uses a crosshair to choose where to aim.
The knife will either hit the board or miss the board.
Cash prize is awarded for each throw, whether or not the knife hits the board.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
If a knife misses the board, the feature is a failure and is over. The player is awarded accumulated cash prizes only.
If all 3 knives hit the board then the feature is a success and 1 ability point is awarded for Showmanship as well the accumulated cash prizes.
Special feature: Once all 16 features are completed for a particular character, a special feature is automatically triggered, awarding a cash prize. Cash prize for this special feature is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by the current total bet. The cash prize is shown on a window which pops-up after the 16th feature is completed. Click on 'PLAY AGAIN' to navigate back to the main screen. All 16 features are reset and can be played again.
Maximum cash prize for each feature: You can win up to the amount specified in the table below for each feature.
Paytable:
Click on 'PAYTABLE' button in the main game screen, game will navigate to Paytable screen.
Payout rules are the same for all four characters.
The theoretical return to player of this game is 95%.
Adding funds to your PartyAccount
To add funds to your PartyAccount, click on 'DEPOSIT' in the 'Cashier' menu, then select the desired deposit option (Play Anywhere clients) or click on 'DEPOSIT' in the 'Cashier' option on left panel in Main Lobby, then select the desired deposit option (Download clients). You can also add funds to your account by clicking on 'REBUY' on the game screen and then clicking on 'CASHIER'. The time taken to transfer funds and the fees charged will vary depending on which deposit option you choose.
What do I do if I reach my betting limits?
If your game balance drops below the minimum bet, Buy-In window will be automatically presented.
To add funds to your PartyAccount, click on the 'DEPOSIT' option in the 'Cashier' menu in the Main Lobby (Play Anywhere clients) or click on 'DEPOSIT' in the 'Cashier' option on left panel in Main Lobby, then select the desired deposit option (Download clients), or click the 'CASHIER' button in the 'Buy-In' window of any game.
I could not complete the game. What should I do?
If you get disconnected in the middle of the base game, the software will automatically complete the game for you. You will be able to find out the result by clicking on the 'Game Logs' button once you have logged back in.
If you get disconnected after triggering the Feature or in the middle of the Feature, on reconnection the software will automatically start the Feature, if not already started, or resume from where it was disconnected.
If you are still having problems, please contact our 24/7 Customer Care team
Profiles
Circus
PartyCasino.com
PartyGaming
Website
PartyCasino.com
Roll up, roll up! Welcome to the Circus, the spectacular slot game like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
Combining the best elements of slots and games, Circus is the world’s first role-playing slot title. Choose from four memorable characters with varying abilities and unique storylines to take you through your cash-grabbing circus adventure.
Every feature in Circus has been made bigger, better and more exciting than other slots, especially with the inclusion of 16 dazzling bonus games. Step into the shoes of the lion tamer, magician, acrobat and many other classic circus roles as you try to win all the big money up for grabs.
The more you play, the more you’ll unlock. Discover thrilling plot developments, enjoy more rewarding bonus games and increase your abilities to raise your win multiplier for huge cash prizes.
Circus saves your game progress as you go, meaning you can return any time and continue where you left off. You can even start a second, third or fourth adventure with a different character.
This revolutionary game takes slots to a whole new level. Make a deposit and play now for an experience you’ll keep coming back to again and again. Play it now by PartyCasino.com software, or play instantly in your browser
You’ll be amazed at the Circus. Try the greatest spectacular on earth today.
Game Objective:
Circus is a five-reel, twenty-payline slot game with 16 features. 3 or more scattered Big Top symbols anywhere in view trigger and award one of the sixteen features. At the start of the game (when opening the game), player needs to select one character from the 4 characters available in the character selection screen. Player can change the character from within the game. Each character is independent of others. Once a particular feature game is played for a particular character, it cannot be played again until all 16 features are played for the respective character.
Game Information:
The minimum bet amount is $0.01 USD and the maximum bet amount is $1000 USD.
How to play:
Setting 'LINES': Twenty lines are selected by default. Lines can be changed by clicking < and > buttons available to the Left & Right of the 'LINES' indicator on the game screen respectively. Selected lines are lit and unselected lines are not lit. Player can also select/deselect lines by clicking on the desired line number at the end of the lines.
Setting 'BETS': When you enter the game, a default bet of $0.25 per line is set for all 20 lines, resulting in a total bet of $5.00. You can choose to increase or decrease the bet per line by using the < and > buttons available to the Left & Right of the 'BET' indicator on the game screen respectively. If your game balance is less than $5.00, the system will automatically adjust the bet to the next highest possible amount.
Max Bet: To play with 20 lines and $50.00 bet per line, click on 'MAX BET'. If your game balance is not sufficient, this option is disabled.
The number of selected lines is multiplied by the 'bet per line', and the total bet amount is displayed in the 'TOTAL BET' meter, which is located at bottom left of the game screen.
RULES: Game rules can be viewed by clicking on 'RULES' button which is located to the left of the reels, above the 'TOTAL CREDITS 'meter. Bonus rules can be viewed by clicking on 'BONUS RULES' button. You can go back to the game by clicking on the 'BACK TO GAME' button.
'PAYTABLE': The 'PAYTABLE' can be viewed by clicking on the 'PAYTABLE' button located below the 'RULES' button on the game screen. To calculate the payout amount, multiply the respective prize with the bet per line. Note that to calculate the payout for scattered Big Top symbol, multiply the respective prize with the total bet. You can go back to the game by clicking on the 'BACK TO GAME' button.
SPIN: Click on SPIN to start spinning the reels.
After the reels stop spinning, any winning combinations on the selected lines, or any scatter wins, will be paid according to the paytable.
Result: Any wins are indicated by their paylines highlighted and symbols animating or, in the case of a scatter win, by the symbols animating. The individual line wins are shown at the end of each winning line.
PAID: Total win amount is shown in the ticker area under the five reels.
Click on 'GAME LOGS' to view the logs of the games you've played.
Click on 'REBUY' to buy more credits into the game from your PartyAccount.
Click on 'EXIT GAME' to leave the game and return to the lobby.
The game rules are identical in both real money and play money modes.
Character Selection: At the start of the game (when opening the game), player is required to choose one of the 4 available characters. Player can change the character at any time from within the game when the game is not in progress. To change the character, mouse-over on the character image at top left corner of the game screen. A short story for the current character is displayed with 'CHANGE CHARACTER' button at the bottom. Click on this button to go to the character selection screen.
Each character has 4 abilities: Strength, Courage, Balance, and Showmanship. Each character has a core (main) ability as follow.
FENCHURCH - His core ability is Strength.
IGGY - His core ability is Courage
NADIA - Her core ability is Balance
MR.BLINKY - His core ability is Showmanship.
Each character is given 2 points for his/her core ability by default. Ability points are shown at top right corner of the game screen. Ability points are also shown on the character selection screen.
There are two ways to increase ability points:
By completing a SUCCESSFUL feature related to the respective ability. There are 16 features in this game: 4 features for Strength, 4 features for Courage, 4 features for Balance, and 4 features for Showmanship. To identify which feature belongs to which ability, refer to the Bonus Rules screen.
When a particular symbol related to the respective ability appears ANYWHERE on the screen.
Each character and his/her ability points are retained although the game is closed and/or the player logs out.
Once a particular ability has reached the maximum (20 points), if the respective ability symbol appears anywhere on the reels and/or if the player successfully completes one or more feature that is related to the respective ability, then no additional point is awarded for the respective ability until all four abilities reach 20 points each and all 16 features are completed which would reset all ability points to their default values.
Each character has 16 chapters for his/her story. By default 1 chapter is available and the other 15 chapters are locked. Each time a feature is completed, a chapter is unlocked (except for the very first feature completed, which does not unlock a chapter). After all 16 features are completed and reset, all 15 chapters are locked again, leaving only 1 default chapter unlocked.
Ability Multiplier: All wins (except feature wins) are multiplied by the ability multiplier shown at top right corner of the game screen. This multiplier starts from 1 and increases up to 5. Increment of this multiplier depends on the ability points. For example: if 3 abilities have reached multiplier value of 2 and one ability is at multiplier value of 1.5 then the final multiplier is 1.5. Other examples: When all four abilities have 2 points each, then the ability multiplier increases to 1.5 and when all four abilities have 4 points each, then the ability multiplier increases to 2.
Ability multiplier is character-specific and is retained along with the character and his/her ability points. Ability multiplier is reset back to 1 once all four abilities have reached 20 points each and all 16 features have been completed.
Amounts of $0.005 and above are rounded up, below are rounded down, to the nearest currency unit.
Feature Triggering: Three or more scattered Big Top symbols anywhere on the reels trigger and award one of the 16 Features. A successful feature awards a cash prize and increases the respective ability point by 1 and an unsuccessful feature awards only a cash prize. Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game. At the end of the feature, result screen will be shown showing the feature win amount. Click on 'CONTINUE' button to navigate to the main game screen.
Repeat Bet/Change Bet: If you have already bet, the settings selected will be automatically carried over to the subsequent spin. Simply click on 'SPIN' to play with the same bet again. To change your bet, use the < and > buttons to the left and right of the 'BET' or 'LINES' indicators as explained above.
Total Credits: Your remaining game balance, after you have placed the desired bet, is shown in 'TOTAL CREDITS' meter.
Your current game balance is the sum of the amounts displayed in the 'TOTAL CREDITS' meter and the 'TOTAL BET' meter.
'AUTOSPIN': You can make use of this feature to choose amongst the various options for 'hands free' game play. Options available under this feature are:
Number of spins: The game will automatically spin for the number of spins selected from the drop-down menu.
Spin till win is equal to or exceeds: The game will automatically spin until the win amount is equal to or exceeds the amount selected from the drop down menu.
Spin till any win: The game will automatically spin until the next win.
Spin till feature trigger: The game will automatically spin until the next feature is triggered.
Spin till my balance exceeds or equals to: The game will automatically spin until the game balance is greater than or equal to the amount entered. Note that 'game balance' implies the sum of the amounts given under 'TOTAL CREDITS' meter and 'TOTAL BET' meters.
Spin till my balance falls below or equals to: The game will automatically spin until the game balance is less than or equal to the amount entered. Note that 'game balance' implies the sum of amounts given under 'TOTAL CREDITS' meter and 'TOTAL BET' meters.
Play faster: This option lets you play faster than usual by reducing the break time. You must choose at least one of the other available Autospin options to play with this option.
Click on 'STOP SPIN' button to deactivate AUTOSPIN. While AUTOSPIN is in progress, you can stop it by clicking on the 'STOP SPIN' button. If spin is in progress, AUTOSPIN will be stopped after completing the current spin, otherwise AUTOSPIN is stopped immediately and normal game is restored.
Game Rules:
Play 1 to 20 lines.
LINES can be changed by using the < and > buttons.
BET amount can be changed by using the < and > buttons.
SPIN begins the game with the currently selected BET and LINES.
BET MAX selects 20 lines and maximum bet per line.
Payouts are displayed on the PAYTABLE.
Payline wins are multiplied by the amount bet per line.
Highest win amount is paid on each selected payline.
Coinciding wins on different lit lines are all added to your total.
Scatter wins are multiplied by total bet and added to payline wins.
All wins occur on selected paylines only, except for scattered Big Top which pays anywhere in view.
Feature wins are added to scatter and payline wins.
All symbols pay from left to right only except Scattered Big Top symbol which pays anywhere.
Wild Ring Leader symbol appears only on reels 1, 2, 3, 4 and substitutes for all other symbols and works only in conjunction with all other symbols, except the Scattered Big Top symbol.
Malfunctions Voids all Pays and Plays.
Feature Games:
Find below all feature games and their functionalities.
Pyramid Of Peril: The player's character holds up a human pyramid. The player picks a spot for the next acrobat to jump onto. A maximum of 9 chances are given to the player to form the pyramid.
Each acrobat awards a cash prize, regardless whether or not the acrobat collapses the pyramid.
This cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
If all acrobats jump up without collapsing the pyramid then the feature is a success.
If the pyramid collapses in any of the 9 chances, then the feature is a failure and the feature game ends. Player is awarded the accumulated cash prizes.
Successful feature awards 1 ability point for Strength along with the accumulated cash prizes.
Human Cannon Ball: The player selects how much gunpowder to use in the cannon. Player's character is then launched across the circus ring. The objective is to land in the safety net.
Player needs to select one of 3 gunpowder options.
Cannon starts moving.
Click on 'FIRE' button.
Clown lights the fuse and the cannon fires.
Player's character is launched across the circus ring towards the safety net.
If the character lands in the safety net, then the feature is a success and 1 ability point is added for Courage. Player is also awarded a cash prize.
If the character misses the safety net, then the feature is a fail and only cash prize will be given.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
The Clown Car: The player selects 5 clowns to get into the car.
Player selects 5 clowns.
Each clown walks to the car and gets in.
Each clown selected awards a cash prize.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
After all 5 clowns get into the car, the car drives off.
If the car is still in one piece, the feature is a success and 1 ability point is awarded for Showmanship along with the accumulated cash prizes.
If the car falls apart, then the feature is a failure and player is awarded only the accumulated cash prizes.
Traverse The Tightrope Of Terror: The character is required to ride a bike across a tightrope to a safe platform.
Player pulls back and releases the plunger.
Clown kicks the character on the bike.
The feature is a success if the character stops on the safe platform.
The feature is a failure if the character falls off the tightrope.
If the feature is a success, 1 ability point is awarded for Balance along with a cash prize.
If the feature is a failure, only cash prize will be awarded.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
Propel The Perfect Pies: In this feature the player throws custard pies at various clowns.
The player chooses a clown to throw a pie at.
The pie will either hit the target or miss.
Each pie thrown wins a cash prize, regardless whether it hits the target or not.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
The player is given a total of 3 pies to throw.
If all 3 pies hit the target then the feature is a success and 1 ability point is awarded for Showmanship along with the accumulated cash prizes.
If any one of the 3 pies misses then the feature is a failure and the feature game ends. The player wins only the accumulated cash prizes.
Punishing Pull of Pain: The character has to drag a heavy object across a distance. Press Z and X keys on keyboard continuously to move the character.
Player selects an object from the possible choices.
Player is required to press Z and X keys on keyboard continuously to pull the object across the course.
If the character gets to the finish line, the feature is a success and player is awarded 1 ability point for Strength, as well as a cash prize.
If the character collapses while pulling, then the feature is a failure and the player is awarded a cash prize only.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by the total bet of the triggering game.
Death Drop of Doom: The character has to ride a motorbike across the ring of fire and land on the other side.
The revs of the bike are shown.
Player presses 'GO' button.
The character then goes down the ramp and makes the jump.
If the character successfully lands on the other side, then the feature is a success.
If the feature is a success, 1 ability point is awarded for Courage along with a cash prize.
If a feature is a failure, player is awarded a cash prize only.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
Towering Trapeze: Two trapeze artists are swinging on trapezes with player's character being held by one of the trapeze artists. The character jumps between the 2 trapeze artists, winning a cash prize for each jump, whether it is successful or not.
Player's character is shown being held by one of the trapeze artists, with them swinging backwards and forwards.
The player presses 'GO' to jump between the 2 trapeze artists.
Each jump gives a cash prize.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
Player gets to jump a maximum of 3 times.
If all 3 jumps are successful then the feature is successful and 1 ability point is awarded for Balance as well as the accumulated cash prizes.
If the character falls, then the feature is a fail and the feature ends. Player is awarded the accumulated cash prizes only.
Escapologist: The character is tied and suspended above a tank full of electric eels, with a candle burning the rope. Press Z and X keys on keyboard continuously to try to escape.
Player's character is tied and suspended above the tank.
Press Z and X keys on keyboard continuously to try to escape.
The feature is a success if the character escapes and leaps to the floor before the candle burns through the rope.
The feature is a fail if the candle burns through the rope and the character falls into the tank.
A successful feature awards 1 ability point for Courage along with a cash prize.
If the feature is a failure, player is awarded a cash prize only.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
Lion Tamer: The character places his/her head inside the lion's mouth.
Click on 'INSERT HEAD' button to place the character's head inside the lion's mouth.
The character's head would stay inside the lion's mouth until:
'REMOVE HEAD' button is clicked.
'REMOVE HEAD' button can be clicked at any time. When this button is clicked, the lion would bite and the character would either successfully or fail to pull out his/her head before the lion closes its mouth.
The lion gets bored and bites.
If the player does not click on 'REMOVE HEAD' button, the character's head would stay inside the lion's mouth until the lion gets bored and bites. When the lion bites, the character would automatically try to pull out his/her head before the lion closes its mouth.
For every three seconds the head is inside the lion's mouth, a cash prize is added to your total. Cash prize is also awarded when the lion bites, irrespective of whether or not the character successfully pulls out his/her head before the lion closes its mouth.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
If the character successfully pulls out his/her head before the lion bites and closes its mouth then the feature is a success and 1 ability point is awarded for Courage along with the accumulated cash prizes.
If the character's fails to remove his/her head before the lion closes its mouth, then the feature is a failure and only the accumulated cash prizes is awarded.
The Horse Ride: The character rides a horse, doing acrobatic tricks, as chosen by the player.
The character is shown riding a horse.
Player chooses a trick, which the character performs.
Player chooses 2 tricks to perform from the available 3 tricks.
Cash prize is awarded for each trick, regardless whether or not the character successfully performs the trick.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
If all 2 tricks are performed successfully without falling off then the feature is a success, awarding 1 bonus ability point for Balance and the accumulated cash prizes.
If the character falls off during any trick, the feature ends and is a failure, awarding only the accumulated cash prizes.
Muscle Machine: Player uses one of the available tools to ring the bell at the top.
Player selects a tool from the options available.
Player is given a single chance only.
If the bell is hit/rung, the feature is a success and 1 ability points is awarded for Strength along with a cash prize.
If not, then it is a fail and player is awarded a cash prize only.
Miraculous Magician: The character is dressed as a magician and picks objects from a magic hat. Player is given 3 chances in the feature.
Player clicks the magician hat and an object is pulled out, each awarding a cash prize.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
If the character pulls out a Flower Bunch or Rabbit, then it is a success.
If the character pulls out an object other than a Flower Bunch and Rabbit then it is a failure and awards only the accumulated cash prizes.
Successful feature awards 1 ability point for Showmanship and the accumulated cash prizes.
Jollying Juggler: The character has to juggle various items while on a cycle.
The feature starts with the character paddling on a cycle juggling 3 small balls.
Player picks 3 items and each of the items is thrown up in the air to the character to juggle.
Cash prize is awarded for each item thrown, regardless whether or not the item is successfully juggled.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
If any object causes the character to fall from the cycle, then it is a fail and player is awarded only the accumulated cash prizes.
If all 3 objects are juggled successfully, then feature is a success and 1 ability point is awarded for Balance along with the accumulated cash prizes.
ARM-Wrestle Challenge: The character arm-wrestles a strongman. Press Z and X keys on keyboard continuously to arm-wrestle the opponent.
The character's arm is shown in the starting position to arm-wrestle.
Press Z and X keys on keyboard continuously.
If the player wins, the feature is successful else failure.
If the feature is successful, the player is awarded 1 ability point for Strength as well as a cash prize.
If the feature is a failure, the player is awarded a cash prize only.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
The Knife Thrower: Player is given 3 knives to throw at a spinning board with a clown.
The character's hand is shown holding a knife.
Player uses a crosshair to choose where to aim.
The knife will either hit the board or miss the board.
Cash prize is awarded for each throw, whether or not the knife hits the board.
Cash prize is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by total bet of the triggering game.
If a knife misses the board, the feature is a failure and is over. The player is awarded accumulated cash prizes only.
If all 3 knives hit the board then the feature is a success and 1 ability point is awarded for Showmanship as well the accumulated cash prizes.
Special feature: Once all 16 features are completed for a particular character, a special feature is automatically triggered, awarding a cash prize. Cash prize for this special feature is based on a random multiplier, multiplied by the current total bet. The cash prize is shown on a window which pops-up after the 16th feature is completed. Click on 'PLAY AGAIN' to navigate back to the main screen. All 16 features are reset and can be played again.
Maximum cash prize for each feature: You can win up to the amount specified in the table below for each feature.
Paytable:
Click on 'PAYTABLE' button in the main game screen, game will navigate to Paytable screen.
Payout rules are the same for all four characters.
The theoretical return to player of this game is 95%.
Adding funds to your PartyAccount
To add funds to your PartyAccount, click on 'DEPOSIT' in the 'Cashier' menu, then select the desired deposit option (Play Anywhere clients) or click on 'DEPOSIT' in the 'Cashier' option on left panel in Main Lobby, then select the desired deposit option (Download clients). You can also add funds to your account by clicking on 'REBUY' on the game screen and then clicking on 'CASHIER'. The time taken to transfer funds and the fees charged will vary depending on which deposit option you choose.
What do I do if I reach my betting limits?
If your game balance drops below the minimum bet, Buy-In window will be automatically presented.
To add funds to your PartyAccount, click on the 'DEPOSIT' option in the 'Cashier' menu in the Main Lobby (Play Anywhere clients) or click on 'DEPOSIT' in the 'Cashier' option on left panel in Main Lobby, then select the desired deposit option (Download clients), or click the 'CASHIER' button in the 'Buy-In' window of any game.
I could not complete the game. What should I do?
If you get disconnected in the middle of the base game, the software will automatically complete the game for you. You will be able to find out the result by clicking on the 'Game Logs' button once you have logged back in.
If you get disconnected after triggering the Feature or in the middle of the Feature, on reconnection the software will automatically start the Feature, if not already started, or resume from where it was disconnected.
If you are still having problems, please contact our 24/7 Customer Care team
Profiles
Circus
PartyCasino.com
PartyGaming
PartyPoker News: Isildur1 Pulls Out of PartyPoker Big Game IV - 10th April 2010
In breaking news from London, Swedish online poker phenomenon Isildur1 has pulled out of the PartyPoker Big Game IV one day before its scheduled start. He was reportedly contemplating wearing a mask during his appearance.
Whether the announcement that Isildur1 was competing was simply a publicity stunt from the start remains to be seen. In a blog posted on PartyPoker, site pro Tony G expressed his frustration with the youngster withdrawing from the high-stakes 48-hour cash game: “To say I am disappointed is an understatement. I have spent so much time talking to him and reassuring him recently, but he’s just not going to come.” Tony G and Isildur1 had a 50-50 staking deal in place.
Tony G emphasized that Isildur1 originally approached him about playing: “It has left a bad taste in my mouth. What you have to understand is that he reached out to me first and asked and then agreed to play. As far as I am concerned, I am washing my hands with him and moving on.” The ring game begins at 8:00pm local time on Sunday from the Les Ambassadeurs Club in Mayfair, London and will conclude 48 hours later. PartyPoker personality Kara Scott, who is the floor reporter for GSN’s “High Stakes Poker,” will serve in the same capacity in London during the 7:00pm to 7:00am shifts.
Tony G cited “personal issues” as to why Isildur1 is officially a no-show. Isildur1 reportedly told Tony G that the stakes of the PartyPoker Big Game IV were too low. In addition, Tony G explained, “I know for a fact that he is soon taking his driving test.” Isildur1 originally accepted the offer to compete in the PartyPoker Big Game IV on March 31st. The mystery Swede is widely believed to be Viktor “blom30” Blom, whose blowup in the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe Main Event was shown during ESPN’s coverage of the tournament. Isildur1 has tangled with several of poker’s high-stakes elite, including Phil Ivey, Tom “durrrr” Dwan, and Brian Hastings.
Among those who haven’t backed out of the PartyPoker Big Game IV is Drag the Bar instructor Dusty “Leatherass” Schmidt, who will take to the felts to the tune of “Pass Out” by Tinie Tempah and be joined by fellow American young guns Justin “ZeeJustin” Bonomo and Isaac Haxton. Others heading to the London casino include Phil Laak, Jennifer Tilly, Neil Channing, David “Viffer” Peat, Roland de Wolfe, Bodo Sbrzesny, James Mitchell, Robert Williamson III, Andrew Feldman, Simon "Schnibl0r" Münz, Roberto Romanello, Andy Greekfish, Barny Boatman, Laurence Grondin, Jake Cody, Sam Trickett, Josh Gould, Richard Wheatley, and Paul Zimbler. In addition, Tony G has brought an “amazing player” with him to London. However, his identity is unknown.
As you’d expect, the reaction to Isildur1 pulling out of his highly anticipated appearance has been anything but positive. On the TwoPlusTwo online poker forum, posters were outraged over the cancellation. TwoPlusTwo member “inn_Nstruct” frustratingly penned, “What a joke. Lame way to get attention for this show.” Fellow community member “DangerError” added, “It’s all fake. I don’t believe Tony G, even a word.”
Isildur1 sent Tony G a text message simply stating, “Sry for not coming, take care bud.” The seven-word phrase has drawn criticism, with “GaryLQ” explaining, “This text message sounds totally fake to me. 'Take care bud' is a slang British phrase, most commonly used in the Southwest of England. I find it hard to believe it's the sort of language a Swede would use.”
Eddie Hearn, who has been organizing and promoting the PartyPoker Big Game IV for Matchroom Sport, told Poker News Daily on Saturday, "Obviously, it’s disappointing that Isildur1 couldn't join us for the Big Game, but the show must go on. I spoke with him at length on Thursday night and the magnitude of the media interest surrounding his appearance is something he was struggling to come to terms with. It’s a shame, as we would have liked him to be part of the new music walk-ons and evictions that have been introduced to this series. I'm sure you will see him soon though, perhaps at a more low-key event that doesn't reach such a vast global audience."
The news represents the latest twist in the Isildur1 saga, which began after the Swede stormed onto the high-stakes online poker scene on Full Tilt last September. His career peak according to PokerTableRatings.com was $5.0 million, which came in November. Three months later, he was in the hole $2.8 million. Isildur1 has taken $4.5 million off Dwan alone, but lost nearly the same amount to Hastings.
On the UB.com sponsored program “Poker2Nite,” Tony G confirmed that Isildur1 is under 21 years-old and indeed hails from Sweden. (Credit: Poker News Daily)
Website Network
Media Man International
Media Man
Media Man Canada
Media Man Asia
Media Man Australia
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Australian Casino News
Poker News Media
Whether the announcement that Isildur1 was competing was simply a publicity stunt from the start remains to be seen. In a blog posted on PartyPoker, site pro Tony G expressed his frustration with the youngster withdrawing from the high-stakes 48-hour cash game: “To say I am disappointed is an understatement. I have spent so much time talking to him and reassuring him recently, but he’s just not going to come.” Tony G and Isildur1 had a 50-50 staking deal in place.
Tony G emphasized that Isildur1 originally approached him about playing: “It has left a bad taste in my mouth. What you have to understand is that he reached out to me first and asked and then agreed to play. As far as I am concerned, I am washing my hands with him and moving on.” The ring game begins at 8:00pm local time on Sunday from the Les Ambassadeurs Club in Mayfair, London and will conclude 48 hours later. PartyPoker personality Kara Scott, who is the floor reporter for GSN’s “High Stakes Poker,” will serve in the same capacity in London during the 7:00pm to 7:00am shifts.
Tony G cited “personal issues” as to why Isildur1 is officially a no-show. Isildur1 reportedly told Tony G that the stakes of the PartyPoker Big Game IV were too low. In addition, Tony G explained, “I know for a fact that he is soon taking his driving test.” Isildur1 originally accepted the offer to compete in the PartyPoker Big Game IV on March 31st. The mystery Swede is widely believed to be Viktor “blom30” Blom, whose blowup in the 2009 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Europe Main Event was shown during ESPN’s coverage of the tournament. Isildur1 has tangled with several of poker’s high-stakes elite, including Phil Ivey, Tom “durrrr” Dwan, and Brian Hastings.
Among those who haven’t backed out of the PartyPoker Big Game IV is Drag the Bar instructor Dusty “Leatherass” Schmidt, who will take to the felts to the tune of “Pass Out” by Tinie Tempah and be joined by fellow American young guns Justin “ZeeJustin” Bonomo and Isaac Haxton. Others heading to the London casino include Phil Laak, Jennifer Tilly, Neil Channing, David “Viffer” Peat, Roland de Wolfe, Bodo Sbrzesny, James Mitchell, Robert Williamson III, Andrew Feldman, Simon "Schnibl0r" Münz, Roberto Romanello, Andy Greekfish, Barny Boatman, Laurence Grondin, Jake Cody, Sam Trickett, Josh Gould, Richard Wheatley, and Paul Zimbler. In addition, Tony G has brought an “amazing player” with him to London. However, his identity is unknown.
As you’d expect, the reaction to Isildur1 pulling out of his highly anticipated appearance has been anything but positive. On the TwoPlusTwo online poker forum, posters were outraged over the cancellation. TwoPlusTwo member “inn_Nstruct” frustratingly penned, “What a joke. Lame way to get attention for this show.” Fellow community member “DangerError” added, “It’s all fake. I don’t believe Tony G, even a word.”
Isildur1 sent Tony G a text message simply stating, “Sry for not coming, take care bud.” The seven-word phrase has drawn criticism, with “GaryLQ” explaining, “This text message sounds totally fake to me. 'Take care bud' is a slang British phrase, most commonly used in the Southwest of England. I find it hard to believe it's the sort of language a Swede would use.”
Eddie Hearn, who has been organizing and promoting the PartyPoker Big Game IV for Matchroom Sport, told Poker News Daily on Saturday, "Obviously, it’s disappointing that Isildur1 couldn't join us for the Big Game, but the show must go on. I spoke with him at length on Thursday night and the magnitude of the media interest surrounding his appearance is something he was struggling to come to terms with. It’s a shame, as we would have liked him to be part of the new music walk-ons and evictions that have been introduced to this series. I'm sure you will see him soon though, perhaps at a more low-key event that doesn't reach such a vast global audience."
The news represents the latest twist in the Isildur1 saga, which began after the Swede stormed onto the high-stakes online poker scene on Full Tilt last September. His career peak according to PokerTableRatings.com was $5.0 million, which came in November. Three months later, he was in the hole $2.8 million. Isildur1 has taken $4.5 million off Dwan alone, but lost nearly the same amount to Hastings.
On the UB.com sponsored program “Poker2Nite,” Tony G confirmed that Isildur1 is under 21 years-old and indeed hails from Sweden. (Credit: Poker News Daily)
Website Network
Media Man International
Media Man
Media Man Canada
Media Man Asia
Media Man Australia
Casino News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Australian Casino News
Poker News Media
Thursday, April 8, 2010
PartyCasino And PartyGaming News: Race to the Top of the Circus for your share of $150,000, by Greg Tingle
PartyCasino.com News: Race to the Top of the Circus for your share of $150,000
Starts: 00:00 ET, 6th April
Ends: 23:59 ET, 20th April
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be astounded by the Circus, our sensational new slot game that’s like nothing you’ve ever played before!
To celebrate its triumphant arrival we’re inviting you to Race to the Top, where you play for a share of $150,000 across two leader boards. Our Palladium VIPs will compete for more than $95,000 on their leader board, while our regular players will have a shot at more than $60,000.
To get yourself on board, simply collect PartyPoints by playing on Circus or any of our fabulous big-money slots and jackpot slots from 6th to 20th April. The higher you climb up a leader board, the bigger your reward.
Earn double points when you play on Circus
To make sure your Circus career starts in style we’ll give you double points when you play our brand-new slot game. Please note that these extra points awarded will not count towards the Race to the Top leader boards.
As the world’s first role-playing slot, Circus is packed full of features that will amaze all our players. Choose one of four unique characters, play 16 bonus games for big-money multipliers and unlock an adventure that will keep you coming back for more and more.
The greatest show on earth has arrived. Join the Circus today.
Profiles
Circus
PartyPoints
Palladium Lounge
The Big One
Gold Mega Jackpot
Marvel Hero Jackpot
PartyCasino.com
PartyGaming
Websites
PartyCasino.com
PartyCasino Marvel Slots
Website Network
Media Man
Media Man Casino
Media Man Australia
Media Man Canada
Global Gaming Directory
Global Gaming Directory.net
Party Casino News
Party Gaming Media
Classic Casino Games
Casino News Media
CasinoNewsMedia.net
Starts: 00:00 ET, 6th April
Ends: 23:59 ET, 20th April
Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be astounded by the Circus, our sensational new slot game that’s like nothing you’ve ever played before!
To celebrate its triumphant arrival we’re inviting you to Race to the Top, where you play for a share of $150,000 across two leader boards. Our Palladium VIPs will compete for more than $95,000 on their leader board, while our regular players will have a shot at more than $60,000.
To get yourself on board, simply collect PartyPoints by playing on Circus or any of our fabulous big-money slots and jackpot slots from 6th to 20th April. The higher you climb up a leader board, the bigger your reward.
Earn double points when you play on Circus
To make sure your Circus career starts in style we’ll give you double points when you play our brand-new slot game. Please note that these extra points awarded will not count towards the Race to the Top leader boards.
As the world’s first role-playing slot, Circus is packed full of features that will amaze all our players. Choose one of four unique characters, play 16 bonus games for big-money multipliers and unlock an adventure that will keep you coming back for more and more.
The greatest show on earth has arrived. Join the Circus today.
Profiles
Circus
PartyPoints
Palladium Lounge
The Big One
Gold Mega Jackpot
Marvel Hero Jackpot
PartyCasino.com
PartyGaming
Websites
PartyCasino.com
PartyCasino Marvel Slots
Website Network
Media Man
Media Man Casino
Media Man Australia
Media Man Canada
Global Gaming Directory
Global Gaming Directory.net
Party Casino News
Party Gaming Media
Classic Casino Games
Casino News Media
CasinoNewsMedia.net
Casino Cash Rolls In To Australia Political Parties, by Greg Tingle - 8th April 2010
Australian political parties and land based casino operators remain under the spotlight as more revelations about substantial donations from casinos to politics goes public.
Media Man and Gambling911 investigate 'Casino Jack' style, as we explore a new patch of Australia's 'Underbelly'.
From the get go, let it be said that it is not illegal (yet anyway) to make donations to Aussie political parties. Cash and cheques hit their coffers from any number of business sectors, certainly not restricted to the casino, hotel, club and resort sector et al. It's almost part of Australia business culture to cough up dollars to the majority of the political parties.
However, just because something is legal, or illegal for that matter, doesn't mean it is just.
In recent months Labor and Liberal have been inundated with buckets of cash from corporate Australia, and it doesn't get much more corporate that Tabcorp's Star City Casino and Crown Limited's Crown Casino.
Numbers obtained by the NSW Election Funding Authority show state Labor accepted $2.5 million in donations and union affiliation fees between July and December, while the Liberals and Nationals took in $1.9 million. Ah, Jack Abramoff from 'Casino Jack' fame would be proud.
The massive donations are a sign that big business aims win favour and positive history with an incoming Coalition government, the Liberals and Nationals have raised $19.5 million since the 2007 election from the hotels (inc casinos), clubs (pokie heaven), finance, pharmaceutical, lobbyist and property (more casinos) sector.
We've learned that in the same window, Labor snatched $16.5 million to its coffers, some of which is used for television commercials promoting NSW Premier, Kristina Keneally. We alert readers to the fact that Australian TV stations have been extremely quite on the internet censorship debate, while newspapers and radio, and internet forums, have been very vocal, but more on that non - coincidence later, if we're not busy playing a spot of golf with the 'Minister Of Silly Lists' and Censorship... if he's not busy being summoned to a "Please Explain" meeting with Prime Minster Kevin Rudd... (if he's not busy getting an "ear bashing" from U.S President Barack Obama about censorship). Readers, are you following this trail?
The political donations are putting intense pressure on the Australian government to implement recommendations handed down by a parliamentary committee last week, including a cap on donations at just $2000 per political party, group or independent candidate each financial year.
It's no secret that Labor received $115,000 from Star City Casino in the second half of last year, around the same times as the laws regulating the casino were being loosened and its exclusive licence was extended in Parliament. In 2008 Star donated $110,000 just two months before it was granted approval for a $575 million redevelopment, and readers will recall that their budget has just been increased by $100 million or so, which helps build more entertainment rooms, and may even go towards learjets for high rolling VIP's, as they go to "war" with Packer's Crown.
A spokeswoman for Ms Keneally said any suggestion that political donations had influenced concessions that allowed gambling controls and surveillance to be watered down was not correct. "Donations have no impact on the timing of bills going through Parliament.".
Political donations are keenly watched as an indication of which companies and wealthy individuals may be lobbying government. The Australian and international gaming community is watching closely to see what moves PartyGaming and Betfair may make in this space.
PartyGaming famously came to financial terms with the United States Department Of Justice last year to the tune of $100 million or thereabouts. It wasn't a pure donation, however the U.S knew Party had the money, and it was an opportunity for PartyGaming to move forward. PartyGaming and its brands such as PartyCasino and PartyPoker are making strategic moves to return to the U.S market and regulation changes are afoot, just its World Poker Tour is making pro active steps to boost things along with a pending play in the North American - Canadian region, which may see much of the U.S change its stance on igaming, poker tournaments and the like. Last fortnight PartyGaming inked an impressive business deal with France horse racing operator PMU (Pari Mutuel Urbain). PartyGaming also enjoys b2b dealings with such mainstream brands as Marvel Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Frank Sinatra Enterprises, StudioCanal, Blizard Entertainment, Infinity Ward, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Hasbro, MGM and FremantleMedia. PartyGaming are understood to be in the "good books" of internet giants Google, Yahoo! and Bing!... something that has also served Gambling911 and Media Man International well over the years. Google is currently developing its own advanced web hosting and ISP services in a move that has has generated massive interest from mainstream media, new media and gaming operators.
Back to the pure political news...Figures Gambling911 and Media Man sourced via Fairfax Media and News Limited state the following...
In the second half of last year the biggest donors included: Clubs NSW, which gave $59,000 to Labor and $101,555 to the Coalition; Manildra Group, $40,850 (Labor) and $19,050 (Coalition); property developer Memo Corporation, $36,850 (Labor) and $22,200 (Liberal); and the Independent Retailers Association, $77,820 (Labor) and $9000 (Liberal). The Liberals accepted $57,926 from the Australian Hotels Association and $49,750 from British American Tobacco.
The Opposition Leader, Barry O'Farrell, personally raised $174,650 at 10 fund-raisers held in his name and in his electorate, including raising some $108,100 at the Ku-ring-gai Business Breakfast last September.
Not to be outdone Labor collected in excess of $1 million in "affiliation fees" paid by unions between July and December.
In the coming weeks and months we will continue our probe into the relationships between Australian political parties and casinos, igaming operator, SP bookmakers and the like. Firms on our radar include but are not limited to Betfair, Centrebet, Full Tilt Poker (Easts Roosters NRL team connection), 888 (Warnie's the face of them for Australia), and a few others that will remain nameless for the moment.
Aussie's, anyone taking bets on what Australian land based casino operators are interested to enjoy a spot of golf with Senator Stephen Conroy (Minster of Communications, Censorship and "Silly Lists") Last time a casino exec played golf with our friend cash registers hit the jackpot. Ah, life is full of coincidences, just ask 'Casino Jack', coming soon to a movie theater near you if your an Aussie, Yankee or Kanok, but if your behind "The Great Internet Firewall" Of China, good luck, you will need it.
Tony "The Bruiser" Abbott, stay on Kevin "Bloody" Rudd, we sense Rudd's corner man Conroy is going down for the count as we approach the 12th round of action, broadcast from Sydney to Las Vegas, Macau, Florida and beyond via the internet channel (that no one owns, Australian government included). Special referee Jesse "The Body" Ventura and his 'Conspiracy Theory' actuality TV show remain pro actively interested in the connection between Australian casinos, political parties and proposed internet filter and blacklist initiatives.
Media Man and Gambling911 offer this public service announcement: Bet with your head, not over it, and keep it fun (and that messages is also applicable to Australian political parties).
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. The network attracts approximately 6 million hits per month and has portals in Australia, Canada, Europe, Asia and the United States
*The writer owns shares in Crown Casino
Website Network
Media Man International
Media Man
Media Man Australia
Media Man Canada
Media Man Asia
Media Man Casino
Media Manager International
Casino News Media
Casino News Media.net
Australian Casino News
Poker News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Global Gaming Directory.net
Australian Sports Entertainment
Media Man and Gambling911 investigate 'Casino Jack' style, as we explore a new patch of Australia's 'Underbelly'.
From the get go, let it be said that it is not illegal (yet anyway) to make donations to Aussie political parties. Cash and cheques hit their coffers from any number of business sectors, certainly not restricted to the casino, hotel, club and resort sector et al. It's almost part of Australia business culture to cough up dollars to the majority of the political parties.
However, just because something is legal, or illegal for that matter, doesn't mean it is just.
In recent months Labor and Liberal have been inundated with buckets of cash from corporate Australia, and it doesn't get much more corporate that Tabcorp's Star City Casino and Crown Limited's Crown Casino.
Numbers obtained by the NSW Election Funding Authority show state Labor accepted $2.5 million in donations and union affiliation fees between July and December, while the Liberals and Nationals took in $1.9 million. Ah, Jack Abramoff from 'Casino Jack' fame would be proud.
The massive donations are a sign that big business aims win favour and positive history with an incoming Coalition government, the Liberals and Nationals have raised $19.5 million since the 2007 election from the hotels (inc casinos), clubs (pokie heaven), finance, pharmaceutical, lobbyist and property (more casinos) sector.
We've learned that in the same window, Labor snatched $16.5 million to its coffers, some of which is used for television commercials promoting NSW Premier, Kristina Keneally. We alert readers to the fact that Australian TV stations have been extremely quite on the internet censorship debate, while newspapers and radio, and internet forums, have been very vocal, but more on that non - coincidence later, if we're not busy playing a spot of golf with the 'Minister Of Silly Lists' and Censorship... if he's not busy being summoned to a "Please Explain" meeting with Prime Minster Kevin Rudd... (if he's not busy getting an "ear bashing" from U.S President Barack Obama about censorship). Readers, are you following this trail?
The political donations are putting intense pressure on the Australian government to implement recommendations handed down by a parliamentary committee last week, including a cap on donations at just $2000 per political party, group or independent candidate each financial year.
It's no secret that Labor received $115,000 from Star City Casino in the second half of last year, around the same times as the laws regulating the casino were being loosened and its exclusive licence was extended in Parliament. In 2008 Star donated $110,000 just two months before it was granted approval for a $575 million redevelopment, and readers will recall that their budget has just been increased by $100 million or so, which helps build more entertainment rooms, and may even go towards learjets for high rolling VIP's, as they go to "war" with Packer's Crown.
A spokeswoman for Ms Keneally said any suggestion that political donations had influenced concessions that allowed gambling controls and surveillance to be watered down was not correct. "Donations have no impact on the timing of bills going through Parliament.".
Political donations are keenly watched as an indication of which companies and wealthy individuals may be lobbying government. The Australian and international gaming community is watching closely to see what moves PartyGaming and Betfair may make in this space.
PartyGaming famously came to financial terms with the United States Department Of Justice last year to the tune of $100 million or thereabouts. It wasn't a pure donation, however the U.S knew Party had the money, and it was an opportunity for PartyGaming to move forward. PartyGaming and its brands such as PartyCasino and PartyPoker are making strategic moves to return to the U.S market and regulation changes are afoot, just its World Poker Tour is making pro active steps to boost things along with a pending play in the North American - Canadian region, which may see much of the U.S change its stance on igaming, poker tournaments and the like. Last fortnight PartyGaming inked an impressive business deal with France horse racing operator PMU (Pari Mutuel Urbain). PartyGaming also enjoys b2b dealings with such mainstream brands as Marvel Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Frank Sinatra Enterprises, StudioCanal, Blizard Entertainment, Infinity Ward, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Hasbro, MGM and FremantleMedia. PartyGaming are understood to be in the "good books" of internet giants Google, Yahoo! and Bing!... something that has also served Gambling911 and Media Man International well over the years. Google is currently developing its own advanced web hosting and ISP services in a move that has has generated massive interest from mainstream media, new media and gaming operators.
Back to the pure political news...Figures Gambling911 and Media Man sourced via Fairfax Media and News Limited state the following...
In the second half of last year the biggest donors included: Clubs NSW, which gave $59,000 to Labor and $101,555 to the Coalition; Manildra Group, $40,850 (Labor) and $19,050 (Coalition); property developer Memo Corporation, $36,850 (Labor) and $22,200 (Liberal); and the Independent Retailers Association, $77,820 (Labor) and $9000 (Liberal). The Liberals accepted $57,926 from the Australian Hotels Association and $49,750 from British American Tobacco.
The Opposition Leader, Barry O'Farrell, personally raised $174,650 at 10 fund-raisers held in his name and in his electorate, including raising some $108,100 at the Ku-ring-gai Business Breakfast last September.
Not to be outdone Labor collected in excess of $1 million in "affiliation fees" paid by unions between July and December.
In the coming weeks and months we will continue our probe into the relationships between Australian political parties and casinos, igaming operator, SP bookmakers and the like. Firms on our radar include but are not limited to Betfair, Centrebet, Full Tilt Poker (Easts Roosters NRL team connection), 888 (Warnie's the face of them for Australia), and a few others that will remain nameless for the moment.
Aussie's, anyone taking bets on what Australian land based casino operators are interested to enjoy a spot of golf with Senator Stephen Conroy (Minster of Communications, Censorship and "Silly Lists") Last time a casino exec played golf with our friend cash registers hit the jackpot. Ah, life is full of coincidences, just ask 'Casino Jack', coming soon to a movie theater near you if your an Aussie, Yankee or Kanok, but if your behind "The Great Internet Firewall" Of China, good luck, you will need it.
Tony "The Bruiser" Abbott, stay on Kevin "Bloody" Rudd, we sense Rudd's corner man Conroy is going down for the count as we approach the 12th round of action, broadcast from Sydney to Las Vegas, Macau, Florida and beyond via the internet channel (that no one owns, Australian government included). Special referee Jesse "The Body" Ventura and his 'Conspiracy Theory' actuality TV show remain pro actively interested in the connection between Australian casinos, political parties and proposed internet filter and blacklist initiatives.
Media Man and Gambling911 offer this public service announcement: Bet with your head, not over it, and keep it fun (and that messages is also applicable to Australian political parties).
*Greg Tingle is a special contributor for Gambling911
*Media Man http://www.mediamanint.com is primarily a media, publicity and internet portal development company. The network attracts approximately 6 million hits per month and has portals in Australia, Canada, Europe, Asia and the United States
*The writer owns shares in Crown Casino
Website Network
Media Man International
Media Man
Media Man Australia
Media Man Canada
Media Man Asia
Media Man Casino
Media Manager International
Casino News Media
Casino News Media.net
Australian Casino News
Poker News Media
Global Gaming Directory
Global Gaming Directory.net
Australian Sports Entertainment
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)