The majority of software providers have an African Safari themed slots in their line up. Realtime Gaming (RTG) never had an African themed slots hence the reason it decided to include one just to keep up with the Joneses. The name of RTG’s newest slots release is called “White Rhino” in its trendy Real Series.

The infamous African plains act as the background on the reels. Showcased on the reels are some of Africa’s well known wild animals such as the elephant, rhino, lion, springbok and ostrich.

Additional symbols associated with a Safari such as a jeep, binoculars, camera, water canteen and lady guide. There are three unique symbols in Realtime Gaming’s White Rhino slot game. The wild symbol is the white rhino and appears grouped on reels 2, 3 and 4. Against the backdrop of the plains we also find snow capped Mount Kilimanjaro (Africa’s highest mountain), Kilimanjaro and …

According to a recent survey undertaken by H2 Gambling, Capital Global, egaming growth will drop by more than to 4.4% this year. This is by far the slowest annual growth it experienced since the gambling data business started out in 1998.

H2 ensuing its initial results season stated that its global egaming gross profits forecasts for 2011 were down to €23.76bn, from the €25bn and 10.2% year-on-year growth it anticipated at the beginning of 2011.

The Manchester-based consultancy firm said that the main reasons for its decline in its profits could be ascribed to the economic backdrop, time consuming regulation, however the main culprits that had a severe impact on the global poker market to date are Black Friday and the recent Japanese earthquake’s dire impact on the Japanese Racing Association, which is the largest interactive operator on the planet.

H2 said in its latest press release: “Black Friday which occurred …

Congressmen John Campbell and Barney Frank have joined forces to support a probable rival internet poker bill from Texas Republican Joe Barton.

Barton said he’s in the interim of finalising a bill drafted in consultation with lobby group the Poker Players Alliance (PPA). He aims to introduce this new Poker bill of which he is the chairman emeritus under the jurisdiction of the United States Energy and Commerce Committee.

Republican Campbell, who proposed his own federal bill in March with Democrat Frank as co-sponsor, supports Barton’s bill on condition he “moves first”, Campbell notified the Las Vegas Sun.

Frank notified the Nevada newspaper: “In the United States there is a lot of limitation on people’s freedom right now, therefore I’m pushing the bill with all the resources at my disposal, that said I don’t want to come out the other side empty handed.”

Campbell was straightforward and did not mince …

Microgaming the gaming world’s number one software provider has released yet another format of video poker namely Reel Play Poker. This follows after the game releases of Power Poker and Level Up Poker.

Multi hand video poker was introduced by Power Poker and chronological hands with multiplied payouts introduced by Level Up Poker. Reel Play Poker is a video poker game with a slots twirl to it.

The Reel Play Poker game is in the Jacks or Better variation. Players can access this game from the video poker section in the Games Menu. Reel Play Poker has a separate tab within the video poker section. The amount of paylines must be selected by a player first, the amount of coins per payline as well as the coin denomination. Jacks or Better Reel Play Poker has 20 paylines and bets up to 20 coins per payline.

Once a player has set …

Earlier this month the movie X-Men: First Class was released to audiences from the United Kingdom and the United States. Later this week it would be released in other countries as well.

X-Men: First Class is the sequel to its previous X-Men movies. So far critics have not been impressed with the film. However, it’s up to movie goers to decide whether it deserves praise or not. Some casinos offer players two branded Marvel X-Men slot games.

The first is based on Marvel Comics released by Cryptologic software provider. Playtech is the second one which released slot games based on the Marvel Movies. We are rather surprised that neither Cryptologic nor Playtech internet casinos held promotions so far to introduce the new X-Men. Anyway, players have been wagering and celebrating these two X-Men slots on their own.

Cryptologic released the first X-Men slot. The symbols showcased across the reels are …

Ira Rubin, who helped PokerStars, Full Tilt and Absolute Poker evade U.S internet gambling laws by using third party financial processors was denied bail by a Manhattan judge who termed him a “flight risk”.

Upon his arrest in April, he has been charged with conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud. In the meantime Rubin asked to be granted US$300,000 bail and requested to live with his parents in Florida while waiting to be sentenced.

“There are many reasons why I’m not prepared to let the defendant go free at this stage. I’m compelled to detain the defendant,” US Magistrate Judge James L Cott notified Cassaon-casino recently in an interview. According to Federal prosecutors Rubin was named on April 15th in the federal indictment; he tried to avoid the Feds by chartering a plane from Costa Rica to Guatemala in an attempt to make good his escape to Thailand.

Arlo Devlin-Brown U.S Assistant …

In August 2010 Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) publicized that they plan to follow the same route as the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Quebec by offering regulated internet gambling to its citizens.

Sports Gaming Limited has been appointed as consultant by OLG to assist and advise OLG in the start-up phase. It aims to deliver an efficient internet casino that will meet Ontarians’ expectations and requirements and at the same token also enhance the province’s revenue. OLG hopes that Ontario will have regulated internet gambling running by next year.

In the best interest of the public OLG identified five key areas that will form the basis of its internet gambling undertaking. Top of the list is to promote responsible gambling, thwart minors from gambling, safeguard a player’s private data, guarantee the honesty of casino games, detect and weed-out all forms of money laundering and various other criminal …

In the United States internet gambling bills that were passed by state legislatures seem to be ill-fated. To kick off, New Jersey governor Chris Christie turned it down.

The second bill that might follow suit is Washington DC’s online gambling bill. When the bill was first issued many celebrated in the hope that it would be implemented before 2011 is out.

Interestingly an editorial article in the Washington Post this week touched upon the dealings and wheeling’s behind the scenes that were responsible in the bill’s passing.

The adjustment to permit the D.C. Lottery to offer gambling in Washington DC is a watered down version. Independent councillor Michael A. Brown was the driving force behind this initiative.

The authenticity of it has been questioned by both the chief financial officer and the attorney general. To compound matters further, mayor Adrian M. Fenty was not approached. In spite of this, the public’s …

The amount of smart phones applications used to boost internet gambling has sky rocketed the last few years. Internet casinos are specifically targeting this market now, especially the tech-savvy youth.

Prof Dan Laubman, director of Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre, said online gaming sites induce minors to gamble via their smart phones by offering them free games without exchanging any cash. To be honest this is a very smart ploy since the odds of winning on the free “practice” games are significantly lower than playing for real cash.

In truth the youngsters are more than happy to oblige and this is where the problem starts, said Prof Laubman. ”Some mobile casinos advertise their wares stating that you don’t win or lose any money. Punters are encouraged to play poker for practice, once they’ve taken the bait they are lured to an internet betting forum that has very poor odds,” …

One of tennis’ most prestigious tournaments the French Open at Roland Garros ended this weekend. The woman’s singles winner is Li Na having beaten Francesca Sciavone in the final and Rafael Nadal beat his old rival Roger Federer on clay for the umpteenth time making him the indisputable “King of Clay”.

Nadal also equalled Bjorn Borg of Sweden’s 6 French Open titles. Later this month it’s time for strawberries and cream again, the grandest of all the tennis Grand Slams namely Wimbledon! Against the backdrop of the world’s most prestigious tennis event Playtech released its latest slot game aptly named “Tennis Stars”.

Tennis Stars is an internet slots that has 40 paylines with four rows of symbols showcased on the reels with a plethora of tennis symbols. The male and female tennis players are the main symbols and should 5 of them appear on an active payline 5,000 coins are paid out. …