Issue N41, 2012
October 10, 2012
Isle of Man Grants License to Full Tilt Poker
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission announced that, after examining an application for an operating license by Full Tilt Poker, it has decided to provide the poker room with the necessary permission to provide online poker services from its jurisdiction. The Poker Stars acquisition will begin operating once more on November 6th, after being embroiled in legal battles and intense buy out negotiations for over 18 months. The license was granted after “thorough scrutiny of the proposed operations by the Gambling Supervision Commission,” confirmed Full Tilt Poker in a press release this week.
“The Gambling Supervision Commission is confident that Full Tilt Poker will safeguard the interests of its players and adhere to the strict policies and procedures governing Isle of Man licensed gaming companies,” read a statement issued by the Isle of Man authorities. “Full Tilt Poker’s application was strengthened by the fact that their new owners [Poker Stars] and management team are known to us and have an impeccable record of compliance with the Isle of Man’s regulatory requirements.”
“In our view the Isle of Man’s e-gaming regulations set the gold standard for the online gaming industry,” noted Poker Stars. "Their attitude toward ensuring operators provide a service that is safe, fair and socially responsible is second to none. In particular, the Isle of Man leads the way in ensuring player funds are protected under mandatory trust arrangements that are built into their regulations.”
3D Blackjack Released by PKR.com
Since its release, PKR.com has been an industry leader when it comes to innovative and incredibly entertaining online poker action. But in recent months, the group has shown a different side, with the release of quality online casino games not necessarily related to poker. Most recently, it was announced that PKR.com was following up the release of its 3D Roulette app, which was launched earlier this year, with its new 3D Blackjack, which can be played on mobile and tablet platforms.
The new 3D Blackjack offering by PKR.com can only be played for fun right now, although the idea is to allow players to wager for real money after the beta launch. Analysts have already praised the gaming group for the excellent graphics and high quality of the proprietary software, bringing an entirely new dimension to the concept of mobile blackjack. Players can now combine their 3D poker sessions with fun 3D Roulette and 3D Blackjack games.
New Slot Game by Slotland Casino
Players who are on the lookout for a new online slot game will be pleased to learn that one of the more reputable sites in the business, Slotland, has rolled out its 27th game in the form of Turbo GT. The fast paced, motor racing themed video slot game boasts 11 pay lines and offers a wide range of bonus features, including ten free spins when three ‘turbo’ scatter symbols land on the reels. Players who manage to hit turbo scatters during the free spins round will be able to trigger even more free spins.
“Hitting free spins adds lots of playing time,” said the manager of Slotland online casino, Michael Hilary. “You can spin Free Spin symbols even in the bonus round, so you can just keep playing and playing without placing another bet.”
“This is an 11 payline game,” added the manager. "A lot of our games lately have been 25 line or more. You play slots differently when you have fewer lines. It'll be interesting to see what players think. I’m sure they'll let our customer service people know, and they'll probably tell us on Facebook!”
Grandma to Help Family after Let ‘em Ride Jackpot Win
A woman from Colorado is thrilled to be able to help her family thanks to a windfall at Jackpot Capital online casino. The grandma, known as Jane G. at the Real Time Gaming powered site, tried her luck at the Let ‘em Ride casino game after depositing $200 into her account. When her bankroll dipped to just $16, Jane G. considered quitting, but decided to give the game one last chance and finally bagged a total jackpot of $125,172.
Jane G. has said that she will use the money to help her daughter and son in a law, after the latter suffered a terrible work accident, lost his limbs and now requires 24/7 care. “God works in mysterious ways and I believe winning this is truly an example of being blessed,” said Jane.
Speaking for Jackpot Capital online casino, Oliver Smith said: “So many people face such difficult challenges; it is nice when someone gets the break they deserve.”
Jackpot Capital offers a wide range of jackpot games, including the high paying progressive slot games, Aztec’s Millions and Jackpot Piñatas.