Beta version for the Oculus Rift DK2 is now live

San Francisco, CA- Casino VR, a company that wants to merge the real life casino experience with online gaming, launched last Friday its beta version, a free to play multiplayer poker game for the Oculus Rift DK2. The game features a stunning casino with 6 poker tables, where people can join at any time and play against each other. Through virtual reality people are completely immersed into this environment. Additionally, users can talk to each other at the poker table. More than that, the real life movements of the players are translated into the game. As you look towards your friends or look down at your cards, other players can exactly see your movements just as in real life. People can use these social cues and try to find out whether somebody is bluffing.

The game can be downloaded on the website www.casino-vr.com. Soon poker nights and tournaments will be announced and the game will be available on other platforms such as the Samsung Gear VR.

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Casinomeister, the advocate of fair play and the true online casino authority, launched its US counterpart: Casinomeister USA. Its mission: to provide US residents properly licensed US online casinos, crucial player information, and the resources to make waves (politically speaking).

This offshoot from Casinomeister.com includes:

• US licensed online casinos and poker rooms located in New Jersey and Nevada

• Referrals to dog and horse racing sites – open to residents of thirty states

Wigan Warriors Rugby League Club have unveiled leading online bookmaker 188BET as the Club’s new Official Main Sponsor.

The sponsorship will see the 188BET logo displayed on the front of Wigan’s new 2016 match and replica shirts which will be revealed shortly.

This deal marks a succession of high-profile sponsorship deals from 188BET, who have, in the past, been associated with football, cricket and snooker, and will be well-known to Warriors’ fans, having previously appeared on the shoulder of the Wigan Warriors shirt in 2010.

Wigan Warriors’ Marketing Director Simon Collinson said: “We have a great relationship with 188BET and are delighted to be welcoming them back as the Club’s Official Main Sponsor in 2016.

On Friday 13th last month, a Swedish woman made a mockery of superstition by winning more than £91,000 playing Mega Fortune Touch at LeoVegas.com. The player, who wishes to remain anonymous, managed to turn her 75p spin into £91,654.50.

The lucky player, who was casually enjoying a quick game after lunch, said: “I was working from home that day, and while sitting on my couch I decided to have a quick play before getting back to work.

“I’ve only played a couple of times, so wasn’t completely sure what the winning streak was supposed to look like, but when it set in I couldn’t believe my eyes. With my winnings, I think I’m going to book a holiday to somewhere I’ve only ever dreamt of visiting, then I’ll save the rest for a rainy day”

A Swedish man also beat the odds on Mega Fortune Touch and won £28,500 from a £7 spin. The winner, whose partner is expecting their first child, said: “I don’t usually play Mega Fortune Touch, normally I like Taco Brothers, so this was completely unexpected. It’s come at the perfect time, my girlfriend will be over the moon! Especially as we’ve been saving to buy an apartment.”

On Friday 13th last month, a Swedish woman made a mockery of superstition by winning more than £91,000 playing Mega Fortune Touch at LeoVegas.com. The player, who wishes to remain anonymous, managed to turn her 75p spin into £91,654.50.

The lucky player, who was casually enjoying a quick game after lunch, said: “I was working from home that day, and while sitting on my couch I decided to have a quick play before getting back to work.

“I’ve only played a couple of times, so wasn’t completely sure what the winning streak was supposed to look like, but when it set in I couldn’t believe my eyes. With my winnings, I think I’m going to book a holiday to somewhere I’ve only ever dreamt of visiting, then I’ll save the rest for a rainy day”

A Swedish man also beat the odds on Mega Fortune Touch and won £28,500 from a £7 spin. The winner, whose partner is expecting their first child, said: “I don’t usually play Mega Fortune Touch, normally I like Taco Brothers, so this was completely unexpected. It’s come at the perfect time, my girlfriend will be over the moon! Especially as we’ve been saving to buy an apartment.”

· Matchbook beats rival bookmakers in a series of customer service tests to claim ‘Best Helpdesk 2015/2016’

· Matchbook offers “exceptional response time for questions asked via email and web chat”

Betting Exchange Matchbook.com has seen off it’s higher profile industry competitors to be voted best customer service amongst in an independent audit by Bonuscodebets.co.uk.

The checks tested the ability of ten bookmakers to handle most important issues of customers when contacting a helpdesk; helpfulness, availability and time of response.

· Matchbook beats rival bookmakers in a series of customer service tests to claim ‘Best Helpdesk 2015/2016’

· Matchbook offers “exceptional response time for questions asked via email and web chat”

Betting Exchange Matchbook.com has seen off it’s higher profile industry competitors to be voted best customer service amongst in an independent audit by Bonuscodebets.co.uk.

The checks tested the ability of ten bookmakers to handle most important issues of customers when contacting a helpdesk; helpfulness, availability and time of response.

The Macao Gaming Show will now stage its fourth edition on 15-17 November 2016 at the Venetian Macao.

The date revision follows intensive consultation over the past two weeks, with MGS able to negotiate its original preference of 15-17 November following the slot’s late availability at the Venetian.

Show organisers MGEMA confirmed: “This is excellent news for the show. The growth of the MICE programme in Macau has meant that there is strong competition for exhibition slots and as a major international show, we have a number of factors we need to consider. Most importantly, MGS has established itself as a traditional November event – equidistant in timing between G2E Las Vegas and ICE in London. That’s where the Macao show sits – a bridge which links the global gaming and entertainment industry during a crucial manufacturing and selling period for all the businesses. We feel compelled to maintain that positioning and to stay focused on delivering Asia’s primary event to both a domestic and international audience. We were able to push hard and negotiate the November slot and appreciate the support of the Venetian, our sponsors – the SAR Government departments – and our exhibitors who have all backed our endeavours in this matter.”

The Macao Gaming Show continues to enjoy strong growth in the international marketplace with the recent 2015 edition attracting a record number of exhibitors (168) on the showfloor, plus representations in the separate French, Korean and Macau pavilions. The exhibition occupied a record breaking 12,000 sqm of stand space – nearly 20 percent larger than last year – to establish itself as one of the top three independent exhibitions in the Macau SAR.

The Macao Gaming Show will now stage its fourth edition on 15-17 November 2016 at the Venetian Macao.

The date revision follows intensive consultation over the past two weeks, with MGS able to negotiate its original preference of 15-17 November following the slot’s late availability at the Venetian.

Show organisers MGEMA confirmed: “This is excellent news for the show. The growth of the MICE programme in Macau has meant that there is strong competition for exhibition slots and as a major international show, we have a number of factors we need to consider. Most importantly, MGS has established itself as a traditional November event – equidistant in timing between G2E Las Vegas and ICE in London. That’s where the Macao show sits – a bridge which links the global gaming and entertainment industry during a crucial manufacturing and selling period for all the businesses. We feel compelled to maintain that positioning and to stay focused on delivering Asia’s primary event to both a domestic and international audience. We were able to push hard and negotiate the November slot and appreciate the support of the Venetian, our sponsors – the SAR Government departments – and our exhibitors who have all backed our endeavours in this matter.”

The Macao Gaming Show continues to enjoy strong growth in the international marketplace with the recent 2015 edition attracting a record number of exhibitors (168) on the showfloor, plus representations in the separate French, Korean and Macau pavilions. The exhibition occupied a record breaking 12,000 sqm of stand space – nearly 20 percent larger than last year – to establish itself as one of the top three independent exhibitions in the Macau SAR.

CataBoom Grows Player Acquisition and Retention for ResortsCasino.com and MoheganSunCasino.com

DALLAS, TX — December 2015 — CataBoom, a behavioral marketing platform that creates engaging campaigns across social, mobile and web, has partnered with Resorts Digital Gaming LLC, the online gaming arm of Resorts Casino Hotel, to provide customized digital marketing solutions for ResortsCasino.com and MoheganSunCasino.com. With CataBoom, Resorts and Mohegan Sun are able to offer players the chance to win thelargest jackpot in New Jersey – totaling $5,000,000 across both casinos – significantly increasing player acquisition and retention on its sites.

Resorts Digital Gaming tapped CataBoom to attract new users in the competitive marketplace of online casino games, while providing current users with a reason to return to its sites and keep playing. The solutions include a Daily Scratch Card campaign for Resorts, offering 3 daily chances to win a $2,000,000 prize, and a free daily Spin the Wheel campaign for Mohegan Sun, offering players the chance to win prizes, including a $3,000,000 grand prize. The campaigns resulted in a 90 percent return rate in the first week for ResortsCasino.com and MoheganSunCasino.com and a 65 percent return rate in the weeks following.

“Player growth on ResortsCasino.com and MohegunSunCasino.com has been staggering, and we know CataBoom was instrumental in helping us stand out against other online casino sites in the market,” said Lee Terfloth, Director of Interactive Product at Resorts Digital Gaming. “With CataBoom, we were able to distinguish ourselves with the largest jackpot prize in New Jersey, giving new and existing players a compelling reason to sign up and keep playing at Resorts and Mohegun Sun.”

CataBoom Grows Player Acquisition and Retention for ResortsCasino.com and MoheganSunCasino.com

DALLAS, TX — December 2015 — CataBoom, a behavioral marketing platform that creates engaging campaigns across social, mobile and web, has partnered with Resorts Digital Gaming LLC, the online gaming arm of Resorts Casino Hotel, to provide customized digital marketing solutions for ResortsCasino.com and MoheganSunCasino.com. With CataBoom, Resorts and Mohegan Sun are able to offer players the chance to win thelargest jackpot in New Jersey – totaling $5,000,000 across both casinos – significantly increasing player acquisition and retention on its sites.

Resorts Digital Gaming tapped CataBoom to attract new users in the competitive marketplace of online casino games, while providing current users with a reason to return to its sites and keep playing. The solutions include a Daily Scratch Card campaign for Resorts, offering 3 daily chances to win a $2,000,000 prize, and a free daily Spin the Wheel campaign for Mohegan Sun, offering players the chance to win prizes, including a $3,000,000 grand prize. The campaigns resulted in a 90 percent return rate in the first week for ResortsCasino.com and MoheganSunCasino.com and a 65 percent return rate in the weeks following.

“Player growth on ResortsCasino.com and MohegunSunCasino.com has been staggering, and we know CataBoom was instrumental in helping us stand out against other online casino sites in the market,” said Lee Terfloth, Director of Interactive Product at Resorts Digital Gaming. “With CataBoom, we were able to distinguish ourselves with the largest jackpot prize in New Jersey, giving new and existing players a compelling reason to sign up and keep playing at Resorts and Mohegun Sun.”

The Bingo Association will be using an enhanced presence at ICE 2016 to provide a bingo breakout space and networking zone for its members to facilitate engagement with all bingo stakeholders on some of the key issues facing the sector in 2016, not least the introduction of the self exclusion scheme, an RGT industry survey and the introduction of the £1 coin and polymer notes. The partnership with ICE, the most international and comprehensive gaming event on the show calendar, will see the creation of a Bingo Breakout Space for use by the Association and members, situated in the South Hall (S7-340)of the ExCeL Centre, London.

Miles Baron, Chief Executive of The Bingo Association

Commenting on the partnership, Miles Baron, Chief Executive of The Bingo Association said: “Historically the bingo industry has not always fully utilised and engaged with sector shows and has perhaps missed some opportunities. Through our attendance of last year’s event we were able to appreciate the genuine value of presence at the show and engage more with all our audiences. ICE is without doubt the single most important meeting place for the international gaming industry in all its forms and I’m delighted to have been able to work with show organisers, Clarion, to provide a bingo breakout space and social zone for our members, the vast majority of whom regard ICE as a ‘must attend’ event.

“Events such as ICE really come into their own when they are able to meet the needs of the industry sectors they represent and it is great to be able to build on our presence at ICE 2015. As well as hosting our current members I hope that we can engage with all licensed operators and demonstrate the difference and benefits that an effective trade association can deliver for an industry facing changes and challenges.”

The Bingo Association will be using an enhanced presence at ICE 2016 to provide a bingo breakout space and networking zone for its members to facilitate engagement with all bingo stakeholders on some of the key issues facing the sector in 2016, not least the introduction of the self exclusion scheme, an RGT industry survey and the introduction of the £1 coin and polymer notes. The partnership with ICE, the most international and comprehensive gaming event on the show calendar, will see the creation of a Bingo Breakout Space for use by the Association and members, situated in the South Hall (S7-340)of the ExCeL Centre, London.

Miles Baron, Chief Executive of The Bingo Association

Commenting on the partnership, Miles Baron, Chief Executive of The Bingo Association said: “Historically the bingo industry has not always fully utilised and engaged with sector shows and has perhaps missed some opportunities. Through our attendance of last year’s event we were able to appreciate the genuine value of presence at the show and engage more with all our audiences. ICE is without doubt the single most important meeting place for the international gaming industry in all its forms and I’m delighted to have been able to work with show organisers, Clarion, to provide a bingo breakout space and social zone for our members, the vast majority of whom regard ICE as a ‘must attend’ event.

“Events such as ICE really come into their own when they are able to meet the needs of the industry sectors they represent and it is great to be able to build on our presence at ICE 2015. As well as hosting our current members I hope that we can engage with all licensed operators and demonstrate the difference and benefits that an effective trade association can deliver for an industry facing changes and challenges.”

New affiliate programme for Curacao-based online casino brand integrates Income Access’ affiliate management software and ad-serving solution.

Montreal, QC. December 3, 2015 – KissCasinos.com, the Curacao-based and regulated real-money online casino brand operated by casino software company Softswiss N.V., has launched a new affiliate programme with Income Access, a technology and digital marketing company serving the global iGaming industry. The new KissCasinos.com affiliate programme will be powered by Income Access’ award-winning affiliate management software and supported by the company’s Ad Serving solution.

Launched by Softswiss in 2015, KissCasinos.com is regulated by the Curacao Gaming Control Board. The brand offers players over 600 online casino games as well as live-dealer games such as blackjack, roulette, baccarat and more.

The brand features a special welcome offer for players. New players are entitled to a 200% welcome bonus of up to €200 (or $200) divided between their first and second deposits. Players also receive 100 free spins following their first deposit on select Microgaming games.

New affiliate programme for Curacao-based online casino brand integrates Income Access’ affiliate management software and ad-serving solution.

Montreal, QC. December 3, 2015 – KissCasinos.com, the Curacao-based and regulated real-money online casino brand operated by casino software company Softswiss N.V., has launched a new affiliate programme with Income Access, a technology and digital marketing company serving the global iGaming industry. The new KissCasinos.com affiliate programme will be powered by Income Access’ award-winning affiliate management software and supported by the company’s Ad Serving solution.

Launched by Softswiss in 2015, KissCasinos.com is regulated by the Curacao Gaming Control Board. The brand offers players over 600 online casino games as well as live-dealer games such as blackjack, roulette, baccarat and more.

The brand features a special welcome offer for players. New players are entitled to a 200% welcome bonus of up to €200 (or $200) divided between their first and second deposits. Players also receive 100 free spins following their first deposit on select Microgaming games.

Director of Counting House – Isle-of-Man-based consultancy – Paul Davis will become a speaker at Georgia Gaming Congress conference. He will tell about the key factor of gambling website success – operator’s ability to accept and make payments http://g3congress.ge/en/ .

TOPIC: Optimizing payment experience for online players

Speaker will explore the payment options available to online operators, evaluate them against the required criteria for different countries and audiences. Fraud protection tools and techniques will be explained in depth.

Paul’s presentation will drive particular attention of representatives from the regions of Central and Eastern Europe where online gaming is in a major growth phase.

Director of Counting House – Isle-of-Man-based consultancy – Paul Davis will become a speaker at Georgia Gaming Congress conference. He will tell about the key factor of gambling website success – operator’s ability to accept and make payments http://g3congress.ge/en/ .

TOPIC: Optimizing payment experience for online players

Speaker will explore the payment options available to online operators, evaluate them against the required criteria for different countries and audiences. Fraud protection tools and techniques will be explained in depth.

Paul’s presentation will drive particular attention of representatives from the regions of Central and Eastern Europe where online gaming is in a major growth phase.

Stuart Ballan, Counting House representative, founder and organizer of Global Lottery Messenger Forum (GLMF), industry’s only annual conference, will become a speaker at Georgia Gaming Congress. Presentation will be interesting for everyone related to this industry or people/companies assessing entering the industry http://g3congress.ge/en/ .

Topic – «The Lottery Messenger industry – All you need to know!»

Key aspects addressed by the speaker:

• industry progress over the last 2 years;

Stuart Ballan, Counting House representative, founder and organizer of Global Lottery Messenger Forum (GLMF), industry’s only annual conference, will become a speaker at Georgia Gaming Congress. Presentation will be interesting for everyone related to this industry or people/companies assessing entering the industry http://g3congress.ge/en/ .

Topic – «The Lottery Messenger industry – All you need to know!»

Key aspects addressed by the speaker:

• industry progress over the last 2 years;

1 December 2015, London, UK (Press Release)  

GECO Gaming (http://www.gecogaming.com) has signed up another major remote gaming server (RGS) customer following a deal with online gaming market leader Daub Alderney.

Under the terms of the agreement, Daub Alderney sites such as Kitty Bingo, Lucky Pants Bingo – both of which regularly appear in the bingo top 10 – and Spin and Win casino will offer games from GECO’s innovative content delivery platform.

Daub Alderney’s sites attract tens of thousands of people via mobile and desktop, and GECO Chief Executive Mark Paling believes the deal highlights the strength of his company’s offering.