Finnish online gaming operator Paf is to launch an online casino aimed at the Nordic market later this year. The move comes after the company announced a deal with Net Entertainment.

The latter will provide Paf with downloadable and browser-based versions of its CasinoModule software. This features a full ensemble of online casinos games and tools, allowing Paf to manage operations.

“We are delighted to have reached an agreement with such a prominent and established operator as Paf,' said Johan Öhman, CEO of Net Entertainment. 'The agreement further solidifies Net Entertainment's position as a leading gaming software supplier and is a major milestone for our continued growth. The countries around the Baltic Sea are a large and important market for online gaming yet controlled by a handful of operators where Paf is one of the largest.'

Lars Porko, Paf CEO said: “We have made an important and strategic decision in choosing Net Entertainment as partner for our internet casino operation in order to succeed with our internationalisation ambition. After extensive review of available options I am very confident that we will gain the competitive edge needed to further strengthen our position in existing markets as well as succeeding with extending our operation throughout Europe.'

British fans of online casino games from IGT and Barcrest will soon be able to play them on their mobile phone thanks to a deal signed this week between software specialist Million-2-1 and leading operator Rank.

Million-2-1 is a subsidiary of IGT and stated that it would soon be launching Hi-5, Elvis Top 20 and Ooh Aah Dracula to Rank customers via the Blue Square and Mecca brands.

It will then expand this portfolio with the release of a casinos mobile version of Rainbow Riches from Barcrest alongside popular IGT titles Cleopatra, Monopoly and Cluedo.

“Players will be familiar with many of these games from pubs, arcades, UK casino, bingo clubs, betting shops and online casinos,” said Chris Sheffield, Director and General Manager for Million-2-1.

“Bringing them to the mobile platform will make them so much more convenient. Customers can participate wherever they are in the UK whenever they want to. We are sure they will prove to be a massive success.”

Million-2-1 revealed that the games have been designed to play like their land-based counterparts with graphics carefully adapted for optimal display on hundreds of handset types. It stated that age verification procedures and location-based services have also been included to ensure compliance and provide added security.

In addition, Million-2-1 stated that the games were developed using the Orbis registration, verification and banking engine so that existing Blue Square customers could begin playing seamlessly without having to register a separate account.

“This partnership demonstrates our continued commitment to mobile gaming,” said Simon Woolf, Mobile Product Manager for Blue Square and Mecca Bingo.

“The quality of these games provides the player with a streamlined first-class experience. Our customers can now enjoy their favourite games in a Grosvenor Casino, a Mecca Bingo club and on their mobile phone with Blue Square and Mecca.”

Popular online casino, sportsbetting and poker site Bodog are unveiling a brand new Baccarat contest. The contest will last for four weeks and will pay out well over $3,000.

Every week, a leaderboard will be given – the players who occupy the top 5 spaces in terms of playing casino the most baccarat will win $100. At the end of the four weeks, the top players across the month will win $1,000.

Baccarat is a game whereby players make scores out of their cards, with 2-9 being worth their face value, aces worth 1 point and all other cards worthless. It is the game that James Bond played against the villain in the original Ian Fleming novelisation of Casino Royale.

Silver Oak casino, found at SilverOakCasino.com, is a brand new online casino claiming to boast hundreds of features and over 90 games within its virtual walls.

The casino is built with the customer in mind, meaning that functionality, efficiency and customer service are at the forefront of their mantra. Operating under the motto of “Play, win, celebrate”, the online casino offers a cool $750 first-deposit bonus.

Customer services manager at Silver Oak, Michael Daniels, said “We noticed a while back that there was a big opportunity to treat customers differently than our competition. Almost all online casinos UK offer the same stale presentation, the same selection of games, and promotions with vast amounts of line print. We are committed to customer service, great games and straight forward offers.”

source: onlinecasinonews.com

US-friendly online casino Golden Casino is introducing a weekly slots tournament that is completely free to enter yet carries a prizepool of $1,250.

In addition to this, there is no need to play any series of tournaments to qualify. Simply sign up and compete for your chance at a free $300 prize. Competitions begin on Fridays, running through the weekend until the Monday.

In the grand casino tournament players receive a set amount of credits and have until the Monday to build them up into as much as possible. The current event is being played on Tiki Lounge, one of Golden Casino’s more popular slots games.

The best thing for many is that the site is open to US players, which is welcome relief for them after strict UIGEA laws.

source:onlinecasinonews.com

The island nation of Antigua and Barbuda is enjoying a boom in its online casino gambling industry. The recent approval by the British Department of Culture, Media, and Sport of the country's system of regulation and licensing of Internet casinos has caused a number of online gambling operators to make inquiries about locating their businesses in Antigua.

The Antigua Sun reported that the Financial Services Regulatory Commission is estimating a budgetary increase of 100% for the next fiscal year, based on the number of online casinos UK expressing interest. The granting of "white-listing" by the United Kingdom is seen as the dominant factor in the surge. By subjecting themselves to Antiguan regulation, Internet gambling sites now have the ability to advertise in the UK.

White-listing certifies that Antigua applies stringent regulatory measures on Internet gambling operations based in the country, including safe-guarding for age verification, prevention of money laundering, and honest, reliable games and payment systems.

The irony is that the Antiguan economy was dealt a crippling blow by the US government, which banned such operations because of worries about uncontrolled gambling sites. As a result, US patrons are faced with an increasingly unsafe environment for Internet gambling, while Antigua offers exactly the protection customers need.

Kaye McDonald, director of gaming for the Antiguan commission, said the new arrivals would provide needed jobs and revenue for the country. She said that licensing requirements will put the operators of the new grand casino within Antiguan jurisdiction. "Key personnel, key management and key operators are required to be in Antigua and Barbuda. This is of utmost importance.”

source: onlinecasinoadvisory.com