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		<title>New Promotion at Casino La Vida</title>
		<link>http://www.online-slots.co.nz/2013/06/17/promotion-at-casino-la-vida/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2013 21:39:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the online casino world, it is important for operators to offer enticing promotions on a regular basis. Giveaways and deposit bonuses have been done to the death, and now online casinos have that to up the ante with innovative and exciting promotions that encourage players to vie for generous prizes. This is the approach...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the online casino world, it is important for operators to offer enticing promotions on a regular basis. Giveaways and deposit bonuses have been done to the death, and now online casinos have that to up the ante with innovative and exciting promotions that encourage players to vie for generous prizes. This is the approach that Casino La Vida has taken with its new Passport to Paradise promotion.</p>
<p>Passport to Paradise will run for three months starting in June. Every two weeks, a new part of the promotion will be launched, focusing on a different part of Europe. Essentially, the promotion aims to provide players with a digital European tour – something that we have not yet seen from an online casino bonus scheme.</p>
<p>“The Passport to Paradise promotion is the more extensive, most in-depth and most exciting promotion La Vida has ever hosted,” says Victoria Lamonte of Casino La Visa. “To really lavish an all-out experience of a promotion on our patrons, we set up three months of special treats for them to claim.”</p>
<p>Every two weeks, each player will receive a new passport for a different location. As they meet the terms of the promotion, they will be awarded stamps. For every passport that receives all five stamps, the player will receive one entry into the draw for a cruise getaway. The more entries you obtain, the better your chances of winning – so you should strive to get all 12.</p>
<p>Casino La Vida is a Microgaming-powered online casino, so you will be able to find a wide range of innovative online slots games. This online gambling destination carries some of Microgaming’s most popular titles, such as Mega Moolah, Tomb Raider and Thunderstruck. Playing these games will help you meet your promotional requirements and boost your chances of winning a luxury cruise!</p>
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		<title>Auckland Study Proves Effectiveness of Gambling Helplines</title>
		<link>http://www.online-slots.co.nz/2013/06/16/auckland-study-proves-effectiveness-of-gambling-helplines/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:58:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As problem gambling rates continue to rise, it is important for gambling researchers to figure out the most effective ways to treat compulsive gambling behaviour. A new study by researchers at Auckland Technical University has concluded that gambling helplines are very successful in helping problem gamblers across the country. Led by Professor Max Abbot, the...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As problem gambling rates continue to rise, it is important for gambling researchers to figure out the most effective ways to treat compulsive gambling behaviour. A new study by researchers at Auckland Technical University has concluded that gambling helplines are very successful in helping problem gamblers across the country.</p>
<p>Led by Professor Max Abbot, the study is the first of its kind because it used real problem gamblers rather than volunteers. The research team tracked the progress of problem gamblers who called into helplines and received one of four types of treatment:</p>
<p>(1) standard helpline treatment,<br />
(2) a single motivational interview<br />
(3) a single motivational interview as well as a cognitive behavioural self-help book<br />
(4) an interview, the workbook and four follow-up motivational telephone interviews</p>
<p>Then, the research team followed up with each patient at regular intervals. The study found that each method was as effective as the next, and that it was not necessary for a patient to receive more intense treatment in order to experience better results. However, the research team did note that there was greater improvement for patients who received follow up calls.</p>
<p>“This information will help to design treatments that are more efficient and effective and better matched to individual client needs,” says Professor Abbott.</p>
<p>This is particularly important in today’s gambling market, as local politicians attempt to put the onus on players. With pre-commitment and self-exclusion being pushed, it seems as though the government is more concerned with having players treat themselves than offering up effective counselling.</p>
<p>While it is important that these services are available, it is important that problem gamblers actually take advantage of them – something that they unlikely to do if they haven’t received counselling. The results of Abbott’s study will help government officials develop successful treatment programs for problem gamblers rather than relying on them to automatically take advantage of responsible gambling services.</p>
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		<title>New Alice in Wonderland Slots from WinADay Casino</title>
		<link>http://www.online-slots.co.nz/2013/06/15/alice-wonderland-slots-from-winaday-casino/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2013 21:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[WinADay online casino has launched a brand new online slots game called “Alice in Wonderland”. It is one of many inventive games that the site has to offer, and provides players with the chance to win a progressive jackpot prize. There are 30 paylines on this game, which allows players to trigger plenty of winning...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>WinADay online casino has launched a brand new online slots game called “Alice in Wonderland”. It is one of many inventive games that the site has to offer, and provides players with the chance to win a progressive jackpot prize.</p>
<p>There are 30 paylines on this game, which allows players to trigger plenty of winning combinations. Players can wager between $.02 and $2 per line, so the game is well-suited to both high rollers and players who are on a budget. With a maximum bet of $60, Alice inWonderland is quite affordable to play, especially for a progressive jackpot game.</p>
<p>The game offers a free spins round, which is triggered when three or more Alice scatter symbols appear on the reels. Up to 15 free spins can be won, and the cake symbol multiplies any wins if it appears during a winning combination. If the Alice symbol appears during the free spins round, then the player can trigger even more free games.</p>
<p>The Mad Hatter also plays an important role in the game. If his symbol appears on the board, there is the chance that his hat will transform symbols to make winning combinations. As well, Tweedledum and Tweedledee are wild symbols, which substitute winning symbols in order to create wins.</p>
<p>Like all of WinADay’s online slots, Alice in Wonderland is linked to the progressive jackpot network. Every game on the site feeds into the jackpot pool, and each game has the ability to award players with the generous jackpot prize. Currently, the total exceeds $60 000, and often pays out generous jackpots worth tens of thousands of dollars.</p>
<p>In order to win the progressive prize, players must obtain five Queen of Hearts symbols on a bet of at least $5. This is quite impressive, as most progressive games require players to wager the max bet in order to trigger the progressive jackpot.</p>
<p>Alice in Wonderland slots is available now at WinADay online casino, so you can get playing today for your chance to cash in on a generous progressive jackpot prize.</p>
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		<title>Sheriff Gaming Launches First Mobile Slots</title>
		<link>http://www.online-slots.co.nz/2013/06/12/sheriff-gaming-launches-first-mobile-slots/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:29:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sheriff Gaming has been releasing a wide range of online slots games lately, with several new titles hitting online casinos this year. Now, the company is expanding into the mobile market by releasing games that are available on smartphones and tablet computers. Two of the company’s most popular games will be released as part of...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sheriff Gaming has been releasing a wide range of online slots games lately, with several new titles hitting online casinos this year. Now, the company is expanding into the mobile market by releasing games that are available on smartphones and tablet computers.</p>
<p>Two of the company’s most popular games will be released as part of the new Mobile Smart brand, providing players with mobile versions of existing Sheriff Gaming titles. Amsterdam Master Plan SMART and Spartania SMART are the two games that will be made available to players on their mobile phones.</p>
<p>“The development of SMART™ and our mobile game roll out is a landmark opportunity for Sheriff Gaming to bring its unique 3D content to a mass market,” says Erik Roskamp, spokesperson for the online slots developer.</p>
<p>Spartania is a popular slot game based on Ancient Rome. The reels feature symbols of Caesar, The Coliseum and Spartan warriors. The graphics are quite cartoon-ish, so players are immersed in quite a fun version of a very serious time in history. While the design of the game is quite unique, the bonus features a fairly standard. Scatter symbols, wild symbols and free spins all award bonus prizes, but these can be found on just about any online slots title.</p>
<p>Amsterdam Master Plan is an online slots game that follows a heist, in the style of Ocean’s 11. The game opens with a great CGI sequence, explaining the backstory so you feel more immersed in the gameplay. The game’s bonus features are also great, offering expanded wilds and a Wheel of Fortune bonus.</p>
<p>What both of these games have in common are their 3D graphics. Sheriff Gaming has always done a fantastic job of creating online slots games with high-quality graphics which aim to attract modern gamers. Now that these titles are available on iOS and Android devices, Sheriff Gaming can certainly expect to corner the market of players with modern gambling tastes.</p>
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		<title>Casinos to Ban Google Glass</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Google Glass is a brand new innovation that allows users to immerse themselves in augmented reality. The technology boasts many benefits, but casino operators are wary of Google Glass because it may be used to allow players to cheat. Cheating is always an important concern in casinos. Operators take strict precautions to ensure that players...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Google Glass is a brand new innovation that allows users to immerse themselves in augmented reality. The technology boasts many benefits, but casino operators are wary of Google Glass because it may be used to allow players to cheat.</p>
<p>Cheating is always an important concern in casinos. Operators take strict precautions to ensure that players are unable to manipulate the outcome of any games. This not only protects other players but encourages them to continue gambling, as cheating scandals always result in a loss of business for casino operators.</p>
<p>&#8216;If these eyeglasses were worn during a poker game, they could be used to broadcast a patron&#8217;s hand to a confederate or otherwise be used in a collusive manner,&#8217; says David Rebuck of New Jersey’s Gaming Enforcement Division.</p>
<p>He also notes that even if the glasses are not being used for cheating, a player simply wearing the device at a table could compromise the integrity of the game. Other players at the table may begin to believe that there is the potential for cheating or colluding, altering the dynamic of the game and even discouraging players from taking part.</p>
<p>To prevent this from happening, casino operators feel that the best course of action is to ban the technology altogether. At the moment, it is quite easy to tell whether or not a patron is wearing Google Glass, so they can be told to put the item away before entering a casino. However, as the design of future versions becomes more discreet, security will have a difficult time identifying Google Glass.</p>
<p>Google has responded to the concerns that casino operators have about the technology. The pilot program for the device ensures that users and other individuals can share their concerns about Google Glass, and the company will work hard to ensure that they address these issues in order to ensure that it is only used for good.</p>
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		<title>New Nightclub to Open Beneath Christchurch Casino</title>
		<link>http://www.online-slots.co.nz/2013/06/10/nightclub-open-beneath-christchurch-casino/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2013 22:09:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jane</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Christchurch Casino is a popular gambling destination in New Zealand. Despite some difficulties due to the earthquake, the gambling venue is thriving yet again – and developers want to take capitalize on the casino’s success by building a new nightclub underneath it. Brett Anderson, head of Christchurch Casino has confirmed that there are plans for...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Christchurch Casino is a popular gambling destination in New Zealand. Despite some difficulties due to the earthquake, the gambling venue is thriving yet again – and developers want to take capitalize on the casino’s success by building a new nightclub underneath it.</p>
<p>Brett Anderson, head of Christchurch Casino has confirmed that there are plans for the casino to become the host of a new nightclub. The venue will be hosted in the second underground car park of the casino. It seems that the project is progressing very quickly, as Anderson has stated that the construction is almost complete. He believes that the nightclub could be operational by September or October of this year.</p>
<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s progressing in the sense that we&#8217;ve got designs,” says Anderson. “We&#8217;re just waiting for council consent.&#8221;</p>
<p>The new venue will have space for up to 450 people and will be capable of hosting live music events. The venue will also host corporate events during the day and outside of business hours. Currently, Christchurch Casino is only open to patrons who are over the age of 20, but since the new nightclub has a separate entrance, it is likely that it will host some all-ages events.</p>
<p>Council has already noted that noise will not be an issue. Since the nightclub will be far underground, local residents will not have to worry about being kept up late by loud music, and noise will not leak into the casino.</p>
<p>Victoria Street, where Christchurch is located, is the central entertainment district in Christchurch, and concerns have been raised as to whether or not it is safe to open yet another nightclub in the area. Even since the earthquake, crime rates have risen and police want to prevent even more crime from developing in the area.</p>
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		<title>Microgaming Releases Playboy Slots</title>
		<link>http://www.online-slots.co.nz/2013/06/08/microgaming-releases-playboy-slots/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:23:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bethany</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Playboy brand is certainly starting to make a name for itself in the online gambling world. Last year, the company announced that it would be launching its own online casino – and now, Playboy is lending its name to a new Microgaming online slots game. Playboy slots will be a 5-reel 243-way online slot...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Playboy brand is certainly starting to make a name for itself in the online gambling world. Last year, the company announced that it would be launching its own online casino – and now, Playboy is lending its name to a new Microgaming online slots game.</p>
<p>Playboy slots will be a 5-reel 243-way online slot machine. The format of the game has become quite common among MIcrogaming titles, providing players with more chances to win cash prizes. Normally, games with paylines limit players to as many winning combinations as they are paylines. With the 243-way format players have dozens more opportunities to cash in. Players have caught on to how beneficial this format is, prompting Microgaming to create more 243-way games.</p>
<p>Each of the game’s features is based on a fictional Playboy Bunny. The first bonus is the Kimi round, which awards players with 15 free spins and 5x multipliers. Next is the Sofia feature, another free spins round with the running wilds feature. With each spin, a new wild symbol is added to the board. There is also the Ashley feature, which grants 20 free spins and increasing multipliers. Finally, there is the Jillian feature, which can turn up to 5 reels entirely wild.</p>
<p>This new title from Microgaming will certainly attract crowds of players to online casinos like All Slots, Spin Palace and Ruby Fortune. Playboy online slots will hit these casinos and more on July 3rd, 2013. It is be accompanied by several other new Microgaming slots, as the company always releases multiple games at once.</p>
<p>This is certainly what sets Microgaming apart from other operators. The company is always releasing new and exciting titles for players to enjoy. So it is difficult to become bored with your options at Microgaming-powered online casino websites.</p>
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		<title>WMS Slots Now Available on Dragonfish Bingo</title>
		<link>http://www.online-slots.co.nz/2013/06/06/wms-slots-now-available-on-dragonfish-bingo/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steve</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week, WMS and Dragonfish Bingo have coined a new deal which will see some of WMS’s slots available as side games on 888-powered bingo sites. There are over 60 licensees in Dragonfish’s online bingo network, so WMS games will certainly receive a great deal of exposure thanks to the agreement. Many former land-based bingo...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This week, WMS and Dragonfish Bingo have coined a new deal which will see some of WMS’s slots available as side games on 888-powered bingo sites. There are over 60 licensees in Dragonfish’s online bingo network, so WMS games will certainly receive a great deal of exposure thanks to the agreement.</p>
<p>Many former land-based bingo players have made the leap to online bingo for a number of reasons, the most popular of which is: side games. When you play online bingo, you can run a number of other casinos in the same window, such as slots and video poker. Even if you don’t run the slots as side games, they are still available on the site. So, you can turn to slots when you’re bored of bingo.</p>
<p>“This expanded relationship significantly grows the global audience for our great gaming content, while also increasing the Williams Interactive presence in the iGaming real-money market,” says WMS President Orrin J. Edidin. “With its broad and established offerings, 888 is one of the pioneers and innovative operators in the online gaming industry, and we are excited about the opportunities our relationship presents to grow our mutual businesses.”</p>
<p>Many WMS titles will be available at Dragonfish-powered online bingo sites. The collection is likely to include such popular titles as Bruce Lee, Kronos, Super Jackpot Party and Zeus. The popular Wizard of Oz series will also be available. It is quite rare to see WMS titles in locations other than land-based casinos, so this deal will propel the company into fame in the online casino world.</p>
<p>Dragonfish has always been dedicated to providing players with a quality online gambling experience. The addition of WMS games will help the company attract more players and boost its reputation as a diverse and innovative bingo provider. So, the deal will benefit both companies tremendously.</p>
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		<title>Zynga Lays Off Over 500 Employees</title>
		<link>http://www.online-slots.co.nz/2013/06/05/zynga-lays-off-over-employees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:40:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Simon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There doesn’t seem to be an end in sight for Zynga’s financial troubles. Over the course of the past year, the company has been trying hard to cut costs and save face. Yesterday, the company cut a further 520 employees, but gaming industry experts wonder if this will be enough to save the company from...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There doesn’t seem to be an end in sight for Zynga’s financial troubles. Over the course of the past year, the company has been trying hard to cut costs and save face. Yesterday, the company cut a further 520 employees, but gaming industry experts wonder if this will be enough to save the company from going under.</p>
<p>The layoffs equalled 18% of staff, and it is one of a number of changes that Zynga has made to boost its finances. According to a spokesperson for the company, the changes will result in savings of at least $70 million for Zynga.</p>
<p>&#8220;Today is a hard day for Zynga and an emotional one for every employee of our company,&#8221; writes the company’s CEO, Mark Pincus. “None of us ever expected to face a day like today, especially when so much of our culture has been about growth. But I think we all know this is necessary to move forward”</p>
<p>The vast number of employees previously helped Zynga launched into success in the social gaming market. Now, the numbers seems to be hindering progress. As such, the company has made the difficult decision of sacking almost 20% of its team.</p>
<p>This is just the latest strategy that Zynga has employed in order to cut costs. Earlier this year, the company disabled several of its games, but that just wasn’t enough. Unfortunately, more was needed.</p>
<p>Zynga’s foray into the online gambling market has also failed to produce a generous revenue stream. Even though online casino games present a burgeoning market for social gaming operators, there is a great deal of competition, and Zynga will need more time in order to captivate online gamblers and create a successful reputation for itself. In the meantime, Zynga will have to continue cutting costs so that the company does not venture too far into the red.</p>
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		<title>Microgaming Releases Dr. Watts Up Slots</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the years, Microgaming has developed a reputation for regularly releasing high quality online slots games. Every month or so, the popular developer releases new and innovative titles – and June 2013 is no different. This month, Microgaming will be releasing a brand new online slots game called Dr Watts Up. “Dr Watts Up is...]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the years, Microgaming has developed a reputation for regularly releasing high quality online slots games. Every month or so, the popular developer releases new and innovative titles – and June 2013 is no different. This month, Microgaming will be releasing a brand new online slots game called Dr Watts Up.</p>
<p>“Dr Watts Up is the eccentric scientist at the forefront of this comical new video slot from Microgaming”, reads a press release from the developer. “Players enter his whacky laboratory, lured in by the electrifying cash prizes available”.</p>
<p>As is the case with most new online slots, Dr Watts Up does not have any paylines. Instead, players are able to wager on all potential 243 winning combinations. Many players enjoy this format because they do not have to wager on individual paylines, which works out to be more affordable in the long run.</p>
<p>Dr Watts Up is also host to a wide range of bonus features, some traditional and some brand new. Traditional slots fans will enjoy the scatter pays and wild symbols, which aim to increase their payouts. More modern player will enjoy the arcade-style bonus rounds, such as The Lab Bonus. In this bonus round, players must combine chemicals to create winning concoctions. The more explosive the solution, the bigger the prize.</p>
<p>The new online slots game will be available on all of Microgaming’s platforms. PC and Mac players will be able to enjoy the game as a Flash application and downloadable software while mobile players can access the game from their smartphones and tablet computers. Casinos that will carry the game include Spin Palace and All Slots.</p>
<p>Dr Watts is a great example of Microgaming’s innovative approach to developing new and exciting online slots. The company is always thinking up new ways to impress players and keep them coming back for more.</p>
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