A group of professional gamblers, known as “advantage players”, hit it big — almost one million dollars big — at some New Jersey online casinos and are still fighting to collect some of their winnings weeks later. Advantage Players Hunt For Favourable Games Advantage players are players who look for exploitable gambling situations that will […]
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It’s that time of the year again. We’re in the middle of the shortest month of the year and it is once again time to celebrate all things love and romance and heart-shaped. It’s a time for couples to come together and do everything they can to make anyone who’s not in a couple feel […]
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Slot machines have come a long way since they made their first appearance more than 100 years ago. They have been in a constant state of evolution ever since the very first player pulled that magical lever, spun those reels, and kicked off what was to become the single most popular casino game ever conceived. […]
Dutch Gambling Authority Looking For Ways To Reinforce Rules After Fines Show Little Effect
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has admitted that its ongoing use of fines against operators to punish illegal gambling violations within the Netherlands has had “little effect” toward reducing the volume of online gaming. In a consultation document on its 2019 strategy, the KSA has stated that a significant amount of the fines they’ve […]
Swedish Gaming Regulator Issues Harsh Warning To All Operators
On January 1, 2019, when new Swedish laws, regulations, and online gambling licenses took effect, the former Swedish gaming authority, Lotteriinspektionen, was officially renamed as Spelinspektionen, or Gambling Inspectorate, and placed in charge of overseeing all of the country’s licensed gambling operations. It took the new regulating body little time to jump into action and […]
Massive Curacao Online Casino Data Leak Exposes Thousands Of Customers And Millions Of Bets
An unsecured server, apparently run by one of Curacao’s major online gambling licensing and solutions providers, has reportedly leaked the personal information of thousands of online gamblers and details of more than 108 million bets. It was reported last week by ZDNet that security research Justin Paine came across the server which, in a shocking […]
US Department Of Justice Declares All Online Gambling Illegal
The United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) — a federal executive department of the U.S. government, responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice in the United States — has released a new legal opinion that could further restrict online gambling, making it illegal in all forms, on a federal level. On […]
UK Minister Warns Of A Possible Mandatory Levy For Online Gaming Operators
At the 6th edition of the GambleAware Conference, which was held on December 6 at the King’s Fund in London, UK minister for sport and civil society, Mims Davies, spoke about what she sees as the most important challenges currently facing the gambling sector in the UK — problem gambling and effective measures to prevent […]
888 Takes Over All American Poker Network To Solidify US Poker Presence
888 Holdings, best known as the company behind the 888 Poker online cardroom, has bought out Avenue Capital’s 53% stake of the All American Poker Network to become its sole owner. All American Poker Network had, up until now, been a joint venture between 888 and Avenue Capital, with 888 controlling 47% and Avenue the […]
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If you had to choose the top 5 online casinos for 2018, which would they be? I’m sitting here, drinking one of my many daily coffees and thinking about how many good new casino sites launched this year. There were many but as usual, it’s important to separate the wheat from the chaff. We are regularly […]
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Poker Player Bets $100k That He Can Last 30 Days Isolated In A Dark Bathroom
It doesn’t matter if one plays online or live, it can get a little boring sitting at a poker table all day, every day, for weeks on end. There’s plenty of money to be made for a pro player with a respectable win rate, but any pro will tell you that they spend much more […]
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Bet365 Boasts A £682 Million, 33% Gain Over Previous Year’s Profits
Bet365 has, once again, impressed the entire gaming industry with phenomenal double-digit growth as they report gaming and betting revenues totalling £2.72 billion for the fiscal year ending March 25, 2018. This figure represents a 26% increase over the previous year. The firm’s gambling profits came to £682 million for the same period, representing an […]
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European Operators Are Betting Big On US Sports Wagering
The Venetian Casino in Las Vegas recently hosted the 2018 edition of the Global Gaming Expo, more commonly called G2E. As you might expect, the Venetian’s huge conference hall was flanked with a myriad of new bright and flashy slot machines. Up at the entrance to the conference hall, however, there was the unusually prominent […]
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The end of the year is growing near and with all of the major holidays around the world so close, many online casinos are offering special new bonuses and promotions to get the celebrations off to a good start. If you’re looking for some extra cash to help you get all those gifts together — […]
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NetEnt Announces Expansion In Lithuania And United States
NetEnt has announced their expansion into two new regulated markets, adding to the already impressive list of jurisdictions where NetEnt’s award-winning gaming offerings are available. On September 19 the company announced that they have applied for a license in the US state of Pennsylvania, which would give them a second point of presence in the […]
4 Ways To Break Out Of Your Stale Casino Routine
Playing at your favourite online casino is always fun. You’ve got your favourite games. You can play whenever you want. You can even sit down with your favourite drink or snack — or both — and just completely relax in a way that’s not possible in a brick and mortar casino. Sometimes though, that comfort […]
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Playing at online casinos is certainly fun and convenient. You’ve got all the games you like at your fingertips, and you don’t even have to leave your seat to switch from one to another. The only thing we need to figure out now is how to get the free drinks and food buffets. There’s one […]
The Search For Online Slots Around The World
Slot machines are probably the most popular wagering game at any land-based or online casino. People all over the world love to watch those reels spin and hope for a big jackpot win. Even those who don’t play too often seem to have a favourite slot they will look for when they do feel the […]
New Bonuses for USA Casino Players from the Legend Group
The Legend Group has announced some big changes to their bonus promotions on two of the best USA friendly casinos you’ll find on the Internet. While most online casinos seem to be tightening their belts and offering less, the Roaring 21 and Cherry Jackpot casinos are offering gigantic welcome bonuses as well as loads of […]
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3 New Online Casinos That Rock – August 2018
With so many choices out there for where you can make your wagers, it can be difficult to decide which one is going to be the right fit for you. At first, you’re probably just looking for games that you like, but it quickly becomes evident that there’s much more to it than that. Does […]
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The Vegas Crest Casino has announced some big casino bonuses and promotions going on throughout the month of August. These offers should be of particular interest to our USA and Australian readers as the Vegas Crest is one of only a handful of reputable USA online casinos & Australia-friendly casinos left along with Gunsbet, Loki Casino […]
What Are Social Casinos And How Do They Work
Many people, especially those who don’t gamble, think that casino games are inherently boring and that nobody would play them if there weren’t a chance to win money. Most games are entirely based on chance, involving no skill whatsoever. They’re also often extremely repetitive with a complete game taking place from start to finish within […]
9 World Class Casinos Every Gambler Should Experience
Every gambler has a favourite place where he likes to play. For some, it’s the atmosphere. For others, it’s the location. Some go after the perks and comps, and some just go there because that’s where they’ve always gone. For every chip that changes hands in a casino, there’s another reason that someone is playing […]
7 Ways to Get the Most from a Modest Bankroll
We’d all like to win big, of course. Most of the time, though, gamblers are simply having a good time playing the games they like. The big win would be great if it comes, but the main idea is usually just to get as much play time as possible out of the bankroll you have […]
Loot Boxes Controversy: Undercover Child Gambling?
Loot boxes are virtual boxes with random content that you can purchase for real money in many video games. There are different reward types: from simple boosters to game changing items that can definitely improve your chances of winning a game. Many players agree that loot boxes provide a big edge and is way easier […]
Online Casinos Bid Farewell to Bitcoins
When Bitcoin currency first appeared as a payment alternative in 2009, the concept was regarded as revolutionary. Invented by a mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto, a pseudonym allegedly used by a whole group of people rather than a single person, Bitcoin fit the online gambling scene perfectly, presenting a perfect solution for a number of issues which […]
Adobe Flash will die by 2020 – How will it Affect Online Gambling
Many of you are probably familiar with Flash, especially if you play at online casinos. Adobe Flash, also known as Shockwave Flash is used on many online platforms to display multimedia content, such as: videos, animations and other graphics, including games. Basically, flash casinos allowed us to play online without having to download any software. […]
2017 / 2018 Online Gambling Trends and Predictions
What a year! 2017 was great in terms of online gambling profits, from every point of view. The average revenue growth of analysed companies was 20%, comparing Q3 2017 to Q3 2016. During last year, many new online casino brands launched, Bitcoin positioned itself as the best currency to complete gambling transactions and people kept […]
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As you know, online casinos invest heavily in winter holiday promotions, starting in December around Christmas. It sounds quite natural, since many online gamblers prefer to stay cozy at home and enjoy some “ME” time, relaxing and doing whatever they want, but mainly indoors. I’m a clear example of that… it get’s cold and my […]
The Best Casino Payment Methods of 2017
Why is that we tend to do balances at the end of the year? Here, at Instant Withdrawals it couldn’t be different so we are making a review with the best casino payment methods 2017, including the most popular banking options of the year. What are the most popular banking methods for online casinos? How […]
New Online Casinos 2017 – The Winners!
And here we are! we made it to December in a blink of an eye! We reviewed many new online casinos in 2017 and after so much work, I thought it would be nice to resume what happened during this year and mention who the real stars are. I would also like to take this […]
Scientific Games post NYX Gaming acquisition: Time to buy in or is it a false door bargain?
ANALYSIS I OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR by Howard Jay Klein OCT, 19, 2017. The consolidation of the online gaming space is heating up at a furious pace. It has vast implications for real money casino and sports betting players as well as investors. In this article we summarize and analyze both. Background Until recently, online […]
MGM Resorts Launches Its First-Ever Online Casino
US hospitality and gambling giant, MGM Resorts International, launched its first-ever online casino, going live in New Jersey. This is the second new online casino appearing on New Jersey market during last summer after Scores Casino. PlayMGM is already present in Nevada, but New Jersey online casino represents a complete offer. This is due to […]
Bad News – No more UPayCard for USA Casino Players
During this month, October 2017, we received news directly from UPayCard personnel letting us know that the company is no longer accepting gambling transactions. As you may quickly understand, this removes one of the best payment methods that were accessible to USA players. Not only was UPayCard available at many USA casinos, but withdrawals were much […]
Joining the Revolution – Cryptocurrency and Online Casinos
Update: Since Cryptos are in the move, we decided to create a stable section with the Best Cryptocoin Casinos. Hope you enjoy it! I have to confess that I was late to join the revolution. Everybody was talking about cryptocurrency and online casinos and I felt like it was too fast. Back then, I didn’t […]
Review of Online Gambling Regulators
We spoke about Online Gambling Regulators previously and here we come back with more details and information. The relationship between gamblers and gambling operators is generally peaceful. Even so, some players wish to be provided with the additional comfort that regulation provides. Governments love to regulate things by their very nature. They see themselves as […]
The History of Gambling
Gambling Has Been Around Throughout Recorded History It’s hard to say when humans first began placing wagers of some sort on things. This is what we commonly understand as gambling, right? “Betting on something” probably well predates history as we know it. We do know though that it was around during the earliest periods of recorded […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor – The Money Fight
Next Saturday, August 26th – Conor McGregor will face Floyd Mayweather Jr. in what is called: “The Money Fight”. It is said that the guys will make $100,000,000 each. This is a Megafight, an event that a year ago, no one has imagined would really take place. The Biggest Boxing Event of the History. The […]
How Will Russia’s Ban on VPNs And Proxies Influence Online Gambling
Russia is tightening the control of the internet with the latest piece of legislation, which will prohibit any form of technology that enables Russian internet users to visit banned websites. The law has already been signed by president Putin and will come into effect on November 1. Its implementation will hit hard on the services […]