Online Gambling

Online Poker sites on the Merge Poker Network have recently began accepting new online poker accounts from poker players in the United States. While not all online poker players are accepted, most are eligible to open an online poker account. (Online poker players from the following states/jurisdictions are still barred at Merge Poker sites: KY LA MO MD NY WA DC).

My top three online poker sites on the Merge Poker Network are:

• OddsMaker Poker
• Poker Nordica
• PokerHost

All offer a 100% match bonus on your initial deposit, with OddsMaker matching up to $1K — the most of any Merge Poker Network site that I am aware of. In addition, OddsMaker spreads $40K a month in online poker freerolls: 7 x $200 daily free rolls, with the games varying from Pot Limit Omaha, to H.O.R.S.E. to No Limit Hold’em.

Doyle’s Room online poker site is no more. The site that was plagued by frequently-changing software, occasional payout issues, and other problems announced that all of its players are being moved to Americas Cardroom, an online poker site that is on the same network (Yatahay) as was Doyle’s Room.

Surely this move is a direct result of Black Friday 2011, and the site’s namesake — the multiple-time WSOP champion world famous Doyle Brunson — wanting to distance himself from online poker.

I enjoy playing online slot machines, don’t you? I certainly have my favorites, but it’s nice to play something new as a change-of-pace.

It has been a while since I updated my site with the newest online slot machines from RealTimeGaming (RTG). Here are the link to their latest online slot machines, all of which have been published sometime this year.

• Basketbull: Win-Win Feature
• Coat of Arms: Black Knight is Wild and doubles the prize
• Count Spectacular: Get ready for a spookily good time
• Glitz & Glamour: The Man substitute doubles the prize, the Lady triples prizes; but when appearing together in a winning combination, they multiply the prizes by 6
• It’s a Mystery!: Feature Guarantee 25-line, murder mystery-themed online slot machine
• Mice Dice: Feature Guarantee and Win-Win Features
• White Rhino: Kilimanjaro Re-spin Feature will hold any improved combinations as the reels spin

You can play any of these online slot machines using free money and match bonuses at these top online casinos.

Slots of Vegas – $100 FREE + 300% bonus on initial deposits between $30 and $100!

Silver Oak Casino – $50 FREE + 250% bonus on initial deposits between $25 and $100!

Intertops RED Casino – 100% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $100!

Due to online poker‘s Black Friday in April of 2011, the number of online casinos that continue to accept real money players from the United States is shrinking every day. Often, this decision is made not by the online casino operator itself, but rather by the online casino software vendor. Rival Gaming is a recent example of an online casino software vendor that has recently informed its licensees that they are no longer permitted to accept players from the United States.

There a few choices these days for US-based real-money online poker players. There are less than a handful of online poker networks that are still accepting new player accounts from US citizens.

• Bodog Poker – 5-star rating due to continued, uninterrupted support for US players and provider of an all-in-one online gambling experience
• Cake Poker Network
• Everleaf Poker Network / Poker4Ever
• Yatahay / Doyle’s Room – Bars MD and WA residents

FreeSlots360.com is a companion site of The Online Casino Gambling Directory. The site gives step-by-step instructions on the basic aspects of online gambling, and it is geared toward the novice online gambler. While the site is focused on playing online slot machines, the basic information holds true for any kind of online gambling.

Here are the links to the FreeSlots360.com content. Each is a single page in length, and very easy to follow.

• Types of online slot machines
• How to find free money to play online slots
• The different types of free money offers
• How to claim a free money offer to play online slot machines
• How to win real cash playing free slots
• Smart wagering at online slots
• How to withdraw your winnings

I just completed an updated of FreeSlots360.com in which I updated all of the free chip offers, the initial deposit match bonuses, and the free timed-play offers.

• Free Chips
• Match Bonuses
• Timed Offers

In the wake of the recent FBI indictment of several prominent online poker room owners / principles, some online casinos (primarily some Rival online casinos) have elected to leave the US market, similar to what happened in response to the passage of the UIGEA in 2006.

I’ve recently been in contact with the owners of several 5-star rated Real Time Gaming (RTG) online casinos, who assured me that their doors remain open to US-based real-money players. Of of these sites — Intertops — has served US players uninterrupted since 1996.

So, if you’ve been locked out of your favorite online casino, why not give these a try? You won’t be disappointed.

Slots of Vegas
$100 FREE + 300% bonus on initial deposits between $30 and $100!
Slots of Vegas, with over 80 online slot games, is the premier source of slot games for real or fun money. Slots of Vegas offers the loosest online slots, from the traditional three reel slots to the adventure packed five reel slots.

Silver Oak Casino
$50 FREE + 250% bonus on initial deposits between $25 and $100!
Bonus codes: FREE50SILVER and 250WELCOME. Silver Oak Casino has the most dedicated customer service staff in the industry. Our knowledgeable and friendly representatives are available round the clock to assist you with any concerns you have.

Intertops RED Casino
100% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $100!
No-download version available!
Bonus code: SIGNUP100. This RTG casino from Intertops is open to ALL US players and delivers all the fun and excitement that you would expect from an RTG casino and combines it with the trust, security, and outstanding banking

As I warned readers in December 2008, Grand Prive Casinos are blacklisted at The Online Casino Gambling Directory. In my opinion, Grand Prive Casinos are, quite simply, thieves. Be warned — you are taking wildly unnecessary risk with your money if you play at any of the following blacklisted Microgaming casinos / poker rooms: Bella Vegas, Fortune Junction, Jackpot Wheel, Jupiter Club, Lake Palace, Road House Reels, Casino Grand Bay, Grand Bay Poker.

There are plenty of other reputable Microgaming online casinos and reputable Microgaming poker rooms, including these 5-star-rated sites:

Quatro Casino
$4444 FREE + 100% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $200!
No-download version available!
Quattro Casino has for years been synonym with virtually unlimited game choice, fantastic Welcome Bonus Offers, uncompromised safety and privacy measures and exceptional support.

Casino AUS
$1776 FREE + 100% bonus on initial deposits between $30 and $284!
No-download version available!
G’Day Mate! Welcome to Casino Aus. This Australian themed Casino is your number first stop for true gaming pleasure Down Under and is definitely the place to be for any Aussie gaming enthusiast!

River Nile
$1500 FREE + 200% bonus on initial deposits of $25!
The River Nile online casino offers an impressive 300+ casino games. From slots to blackjack to roulette, we got it all! And yes, that includes 13 progressives – there is definitely something in there that you’ll love – guaranteed!!

PokerTime
100% bonus on initial deposits between $20 and $200!
No-download version available!
If you’re a poker fan, then there’s no better place to wager your stake than at PokerTime. Whether you are a beginner or pro, you’ll thoroughly enjoy the wide selection of games that this action-packed poker room has to offer.

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If you’ve ever wanted to make a bet on a game after it starts, then this NCAA Football Bowl season check out live betting at Sports Interaction. Think you know when the tide has turned against the favorite? Think you know when the favorite is going to take a commanding lead and never look back? Then step up at Sports Interaction and put your money where your mouth is. From the comfort of your own couch, you can make a variety of bets, live, as the college football bowl games are in progress. You don’t need to wait until the BCS Championship game — each and every college football bowl game can be bet on live as they happen.

Sports Interaction is an all-in-one gambling site featuring casino games, poker, skill games, and sports betting — including betting on horse races from around the world. They accept real-money players from all US states, and offer a decent 100% bonus up to $125 on your first deposit.

In honor of the holiday season, I’m counting down the “12 Slots of Christmas” — your guide to the top 12 online slot machines that feature the holidays, Christmas, or winter wonderlands.

In this part 3 of 3, I’ll count down from the number 4 online slot to the number 1 online slot. Check out Part 1 and part 2 if you missed them.

4. Merry Bells: Check out the goofy-looking snowman in this online slot machine that features wilds, scatters, and the Santa’s Stocking Stuffer bonus round. [I play at 7Spins.]

3. Santa’s Wild Ride: A Harley-riding Santa, with a choice of three styles of Wild in the five-reel, 243 ways to win video slot. [Check out this online slot machine at  Quatro Casino.]

2. Santa Strikes Back: The second in a trilogy of Christmas-themed slots from RTG, all of which made the top 5. As you join in this joyous battle to settle order in Santa’s Secret Village, beware as when three or more Santas or Rudolphs are victorious in their scuffle, you will receive your first present – 7 free games! [Play this online slot machine at Slots of Vegas.]

1. Return of the Rudolph: The third in a trilogy of Christmas-themed slots from RTG, all of which made the top 5 — this online slot machine was released just weeks ago. Return of the Rudolph contains features from the previous two games (Rudolph’s Revenge, Santa Strikes Back) and a new bonus round feature. Rudolph is Wild for all symbols except his nefarious henchmen, the scattered ‘Thugs’. When 3 Rudolphs appear on Reel 3, he will expand and triple all prizes if substituting in a winning combination. Spinning up 3 or 4 Thugs symbols will trigger the Rudolph’s Revenge Feature, the Santa Strikes Back Feature or the Rudolph’s Rampage Bonus Screen Feature. Help Santa to rescue his elves and be rewarded with free games and an array of potential extras, including quadrupled prizes, expanding tripling Wilds on Reel 3 and extra Wilds! [Play this online slot machine at Slots of Vegas.]