Blogs and Articles about online gambling, and all things related to casinos and slot machines.http://blog.casinoman.net/en-usCasinomanBloghttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~3/a-yJzbitewM/a-future-perspective-on-online-slot-machines.881.asp<a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/a-future-perspective-on-online-slot-machines.881.asp" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.casinoman.net/images/blog/Afutureperspectiveononlineslotmachines.881.jpg" border="0" height="125" alt="" class="imh2v2" style="float:right;"></a>Slots have come a long way in the past few years alone. 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Jim McDermott. <br /><br />If it the bill gets passed (which is currently still in the early stages of the legislative process), it will not receive a warm welcome because of the steep taxation that will affect both the operator and the player. Most bills do not make it past the committee stage but if it does, it appears as though players will certainly not be able to gain from it. In fact, quite the opposite will happen.<br /><br />This bill will modify the 1986 Internal Revenue Code and is solely aimed at taxing and regulating Internet Gambling.<br /><br />Operators of online gambling portals will still have to apply for a separate gaming license for the particular US state that they seek to operate their business from. The legislation will mean that operators are obliged to collect tax details and data from their registered users and details of all of their cash wagers. This information that they collect will then have to be relayed to auditors. <br /><br><b>Related Blogs:</b><br>--<a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/the-horserace-betting-levy-board--a-major-figure-in-the-betting-i.327.asp" target="_blank">The Horserace Betting Levy Board - a major figure in the betting industry</a><br><p><a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/profiting-from-the-profiteers--how-the-us-government-are-planning.878.asp" target="_blank">Click Here to Read Entire Blog</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~4/dW_Tiyw3Rm8" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.casinoman.net/profiting-from-the-profiteers--how-the-us-government-are-planning.878.asp#pcms30 Jan 2012 08:06:02 GMThttp://blog.casinoman.net/profiting-from-the-profiteers--how-the-us-government-are-planning.878.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~3/wfYcn4bmW0k/the-real-reason-why-online-gambling-was-banned.877.asp<a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/the-real-reason-why-online-gambling-was-banned.877.asp" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.casinoman.net/images/blog/Therealreasonwhyonlinegamblingwasbanned.877.jpg" border="0" height="125" alt="" class="imh2v2" style="float:right;"></a>Gambling online is the same as gambling in real life, but for many organisations the worrying thing is that the internet now meant that anyone could have a flutter at any time of the day. This could breed a new generation of addicts and possibly lead people towards the dark side of gambling, which can result in the destruction of families. But don't be mistaken, this is not why gambling was banned. <br /><br />People can argue their case why online gambling was banned in the first place and most of these reasons (whether social or political) will hold a valid point. The bottom line is that the reason gambling was banned in the first place was NOT due to social or ethical reasons as much as we would like to believe. <br /><br />We mustn't forget that this is a multi-billion dollar industry and whatever laws the governments may put into place to try and halt gambling activity, operators and individuals will always find a way around them. The bottom line is that there is no stopping gambling in any way shape or form, but it can be regulated.<br /><p><a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/the-real-reason-why-online-gambling-was-banned.877.asp" target="_blank">Click Here to Read Entire Blog</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~4/wfYcn4bmW0k" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.casinoman.net/the-real-reason-why-online-gambling-was-banned.877.asp#pcms28 Jan 2012 08:05:22 GMThttp://blog.casinoman.net/the-real-reason-why-online-gambling-was-banned.877.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~3/Ds4kWltELOw/what-are-the-biggest-attractions-at-this-years-ice-show-in-london.876.asp<a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/what-are-the-biggest-attractions-at-this-years-ice-show-in-london.876.asp" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.casinoman.net/images/blog/WhatarethebiggestattractionsatthisYearsI.876.jpg" border="0" height="125" alt="" class="imh2v2" style="float:right;"></a>This year's ICE Totally Gaming show will be taking place in Earl's Court, London from January 23-26 and as usual will attract some of the biggest names in the industry. 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The iPad is certainly taking online gambling to the next level, giving players more chance than ever to experience an online gambling experience on the move without ever having to turn the computer or laptop on and at the same time these players are privileged with outstanding, innovative technology.<br /><br />The visually stunning graphics and pristine clarity, together with the fact the games can be played in the landscape mode or they can flip the device around and view the screen in portrait mode offers players a unique e-gaming experience. 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To receive a sign up bonus (for example a matching deposit bonus), simply depositing the minimum amount is also not always enough, which players also tend to overlook.<br /><p><a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/how-to-handle-bonus-disputes-at-online-casinos.858.asp" target="_blank">Click Here to Read Entire Blog</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~4/bJPDp71XNn8" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.casinoman.net/how-to-handle-bonus-disputes-at-online-casinos.858.asp#pcms18 Jan 2012 08:05:06 GMThttp://blog.casinoman.net/how-to-handle-bonus-disputes-at-online-casinos.858.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~3/6XsLRU7Zth8/what-does-2012-have-in-store-for-online-gambling-in-the-usa.873.asp<a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/what-does-2012-have-in-store-for-online-gambling-in-the-usa.873.asp" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.casinoman.net/images/blog/Whatdoes2012haveinstoreforonlinegambling.873.jpg" border="0" height="125" alt="" class="imh2v2" style="float:right;"></a>To say that online gambling in the US will be totally legal in 2012 would be a very optimistic statement. However, progress is being made, albeit slow progress and until the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIEGA) is abolished, the wider community of online gamblers in the US will have to continue looking to find other ways of legally being able to place a wager at an online casino. <br /><br />There have been a lot of stories circulating that American players are closer to being able to play online but the truth of the matter is that there is still a great deal that needs to go through the courts and there are still many more decisions that need to be made by Congress.<br /><br />Before there is a possibility of widespread legal online gambling in the US, individual state laws will need to be modified and updated. Nevada will more than likely be the first state to allow all forms of online gambling, but again, this isn't going to happen overnight. <br /><p><a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/what-does-2012-have-in-store-for-online-gambling-in-the-usa.873.asp" target="_blank">Click Here to Read Entire Blog</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~4/6XsLRU7Zth8" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.casinoman.net/what-does-2012-have-in-store-for-online-gambling-in-the-usa.873.asp#pcms15 Jan 2012 19:04:42 GMThttp://blog.casinoman.net/what-does-2012-have-in-store-for-online-gambling-in-the-usa.873.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~3/S33deexT2X8/how-exactly-do-you-redeem-online-casino-bonuses.860.asp<a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/how-exactly-do-you-redeem-online-casino-bonuses.860.asp" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.casinoman.net/images/blog/Howexactlydoyouredeemonlinecasinobonuses.860.jpg" border="0" height="125" alt="" class="imh2v2" style="float:right;"></a>There are in fact several different answers to this question and this will depend on which type of online casino bonus you are trying to redeem. The starting point to redeeming any online casino bonus is to actually sign up to the casino and become a registered member. Casinos do not just hand out bonuses to any old internet surfer.<br /><br />Registration is usually free and simple and there is also usually a rule with most online casinos that states that only one member per household may register an account. You cannot open multiple accounts with an online casino and use the same house address. Once you have become a member of the casino, you can now start to redeem your bonus. The registration is the easy part.<br /><br />There are numerous &amp;#8216;No Deposit Casinos' out there today, which offer new players a small amount of bonus funds to get you started, for free! This could be anywhere in the region of &amp;#163;2 up to a maximum of usually no more than &amp;#163;25. 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Whatever the casino calls this cash, it is free and can be used to play on selected games in the casino in the Real Cash Mode. <br /><p><a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/how-exactly-do-you-redeem-online-casino-bonuses.860.asp" target="_blank">Click Here to Read Entire Blog</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~4/S33deexT2X8" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.casinoman.net/how-exactly-do-you-redeem-online-casino-bonuses.860.asp#pcms14 Jan 2012 08:05:46 GMThttp://blog.casinoman.net/how-exactly-do-you-redeem-online-casino-bonuses.860.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~3/WtMxlajIZKU/how-to-play-with-online-casino-bonuses-so-that-you-get-the-most-o.856.asp<a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/how-to-play-with-online-casino-bonuses-so-that-you-get-the-most-o.856.asp" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.casinoman.net/images/blog/Howtoplaywithonlinecasinobonusessothatyo.856.jpg" border="0" height="125" alt="" class="imh2v2" style="float:right;"></a>Online casinos have recently started offering players up to three different welcome bonuses to choose from. 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It is actually quite uncommon to find one that doesn't have a loyalty program or VIP scheme of some sort. <br /><br />The main aim of these programs is to encourage players to carry on spending money and playing at their casino on a regular basis. They promise to then reward these loyal players for their efforts. The more frequently someone plays (in real cash mode) at a casino, the more points he or she will earn and therefore climb the ranks. These points can be referred to as comp points, loyalty points or frequent player points (FPP).<br /><br />There are usually different levels or &amp;#8216;tiers' to each loyalty scheme ranging from between three to eight different levels. Each tier will come with its own special rewards and perks that a player can benefit from. Many casinos give the player the first level of loyalty complimentary, but others will make them work for their position within the ranks<br /><p><a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/which-online-casino-has-comp-points-worth-collecting-and-why-.871.asp" target="_blank">Click Here to Read Entire Blog</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~4/hGocfESuEqw" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.casinoman.net/which-online-casino-has-comp-points-worth-collecting-and-why-.871.asp#pcms21 Nov 2011 08:05:08 GMThttp://blog.casinoman.net/which-online-casino-has-comp-points-worth-collecting-and-why-.871.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~3/xmUlktusgZY/which-online-casino-accreditations-are-real-and-which-are-just-pl.870.asp<a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/which-online-casino-accreditations-are-real-and-which-are-just-pl.870.asp" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.casinoman.net/images/blog/WhichOnlineCasinoAccreditationsarerealan.870.jpg" border="0" height="125" alt="" class="imh2v2" style="float:right;"></a>Players should consider online casino's accreditations prior to signing up with them. The logos of these &amp;#8216;seals if approval' can normally be located at the bottom of the homepage, which you can hover over and they are usually clickable meaning that once clicked, you will be sent directly to the site which approved them for being a &amp;#8216;fair', &amp;#8216;trusted' or &amp;#8216;certified' site. There are several different types of accreditation that combine to make a casino a safe and secure website.<br /><br />There are certain standards that players will notice with accredited online casinos that weaker online casinos simply won't have. It's simple, no certification, don't trust them. If a casino claims that they are the &amp;#8216;Number 1 Casino in Europe', and have this advertised in bright neon letters, it is sure to fool hundreds of people, but where did they obtain this fact, who voted for them to become the &amp;#8216;Number 1 Casino in Europe', and what was the organisation that awarded the website with this accreditation&#63;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;<br /><br />This is an obvious example of how some casinos can award themselves with fake accreditations that should simply be ignored. It is hard for a &amp;#8216;newbie' (new player) to ever realise that these websites will say anything to get you to sign up. Unfortunately many players get misled.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;<br /><p><a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/which-online-casino-accreditations-are-real-and-which-are-just-pl.870.asp" target="_blank">Click Here to Read Entire Blog</a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~4/xmUlktusgZY" height="1" width="1"/>http://blog.casinoman.net/which-online-casino-accreditations-are-real-and-which-are-just-pl.870.asp#pcms19 Nov 2011 08:05:09 GMThttp://blog.casinoman.net/which-online-casino-accreditations-are-real-and-which-are-just-pl.870.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CasinomanBlog/~3/5HIM3pKBPI4/what-are-wagering-requirements-and-how-does-it-affect-your-casino.869.asp<a href="http://blog.casinoman.net/what-are-wagering-requirements-and-how-does-it-affect-your-casino.869.asp" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.casinoman.net/images/blog/WhatareWageringRequirementsandhowdoesita.869.jpg" border="0" height="125" alt="" class="imh2v2" style="float:right;"></a>Many online casinos today offer a loyalty program where players must wager a certain amount of cash within a certain period of time to receive a cash bonus. Other bonuses are available upon signing up for the first time, but to take advantage of either of these bonuses, players must adhere to the &amp;#8216;play-through' wagering requirements.<br /><br />In simple language, players must spend a certain amount of cash before even thinking of receiving the bonus. This will require plenty of time spent at the casino and by only playing on selected games. If the wagering requirements are not met within the selected period of time, players can wave goodbye to their bonus, which seemed quite realistic when they first started playing.<br /><br />When the actual wagering requirements are realised, it doesn't take a genius to see that if a player does actually manage to wager the required amount, they have been very lucky. Players will need to spend plenty of hours on the computer. In fact, several hours of solid playing time per day is generally what it would take to fully receive the bonus cash. 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A player should thoroughly read through these and if they are unsure about any of the information, they should contact the customer support. Failing to fully understand the T's &amp;amp; C's could result in disappointment. 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The innovative apps and unbelievably high tech mobiles that are currently available have led to a sharp rise in players now playing &amp;#8216;on-the-go'.<br /><br />Just a few years ago, mobile gambling was introduced, where players could place a bet on their favourite sport, or even on the X-Factor results. Now players can enjoy playing on Poker Apps from their favourite poker site. If their favourite site hasn't launched an App by now, you can be pretty sure that the company has an application that is currently being developed or is already in the pipeline. <br /><br />From the birth of mobile sports gambling, and to the introduction of poker apps, payers can also now experience a range of casino games, accessible from their mobile device, wherever they may be. People could be sat on a park bench or on their way home from work on public transport, fully immersed in one of the numerous casino games such as Roulette, Blackjack or Video Poker that are now available. 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