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Texas Hold’em Bounty Tournament This Sunday : $3+$0.30 / $500 GTD

Set your clocks for this weekend’s Texas Hold’em Bounty Tournament at Juicy Stakes online poker room. The poker tournament has a $500 guaranteed prize pool, and a very small $3.30 buy-in. The texas hold’em poker tournament starts Sunday, November 1, 2015 @ 22:00 GMT (04:00 EST).

In addition to the standard prize pool paid out to the top finishers, you can easily make back the entry fee in bounties. Each player has a $1 bounty on their head — knock them out, collect the bounty!

Bounty tournaments always generate a LOT of action, especially when each bounty is over 25% of the buy-in. Look to set even more all-in traps than usual, since players are likely to be aggressively trying to collect your bounty. Of course, be on the lookout for traps from others as well. 🙂

Juicy Stakes online poker room accepts players from nearly every location in the world, including players from the United States. For a limited time, Juicy Stakes online poker room is part of the Revolution Poker Network and is currently offering a 200% bonus up to $1K to new players.

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State scrutiny of daily fantasy sports grows

It was only a matter of time before some states challenged the UIGEA exemption for daily fantasy sports sites like DraftKings, DraftDay, and FanDuel.

Starting with Nevada — which has told daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators to cease operating within their state without a gambling license — other states are now taking a much closer look at DFS.

One of the key issues is that DFS operators use gambling and betting related vocabulary when speaking about their site to anyone other than law enforcement. Another issue is the sniff test — it sure smells like gambling to anyone that cares to take a whiff.

But let’s take another look at this. It takes skill and analysis to determine the most probable profitable players to draft each week. You think that Manning will earn the most points this week? Who cares! The real question is which players — as a group — will earn the most points PER SALARY DOLLAR SPENT on drafting that player that week.

Gambling or not — DFS does make for a much more interesting sports  watching experience.

 

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Are You Ready for Some FOOTBALL!

With NCAA football just around the corner, and the NFL preseason already underway, it’s time to think about getting set up with your online sportsbook account.

Whether you are new to betting sports, or are looking to bet smarter by adding additional books so that you can shop lines, I can recommend three online sportsbooks for the upcoming football season.

  • BetOnline Sportsbook
    • Use promo code FIRST on your first-ever deposit to score a 25% bonus, worth up to $1,000.00 in sports free plays. Get a 25% bonus on your subsequent deposits using promo code LIFEBONUS. Both promotions have only a 6x rollover.
    • Full site review here.
  • Top Bet Sportsbook
    • 50% match on your first deposit. Win up to $10 with no risk on every Monday Night Football Game. Free contests run all week. And get $5 free at the casino.
    • Full site review here.
  • Bovada Sportsbook
    • 50% match on your first deposit. Online sports betting has never been easier than with Bovada. Bet anywhere, anytime with our Mobile Betting, Live Sports Betting, and In-Play Betting odds and action.
    • Full site review here.

I can recommend these sites because:

  • I have personally used these sites without any problems
  • These site have been in business for years
  • They are rated 4 or 5 (out of 5) stars at my site — The Online Casino Gambling Directory
  • They accept players from must jurisdictions, including the United States
  • Deposits are a breeze using most major credit cards
  • New players get a 25% or more deposit bonus
  • Cashouts are free / low-cost

As always, if you have any questions, send me an email and I will be happy to help!

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Top 5 Reputable Online Casinos from Genesys Group

I’ve been dealing with the Genesys Group for several years. I’ve written about them several times on this blog and have referred many players to their online casinos.

These guys are legit. I’ve not had one complaint from any of the players that I have referred to them. When I myself have conducted testing of their online casinos, I was able to easily deposit with my credit card, claim bonuses, and cashout without issue. The games are above average, and their chat agents are knowledgeable, helpful, and do not give you any kind of runaround when asking about cashout methods, timelines, and fees.

One of the top benefits to playing at a Genesys Group online casino is that they process your cashout back to the credit card that you used to deposit. This is very rare for an online casino to be able to do this. And it’s wildly convenient.

Two other benefits at all of the Genesys Group online casinos:

  • Low initial deposit ($20)
  • Nice deposit bonus (100%)

As of this writing, Genesys Group operates five online casinos: I’ve listed them below. My personal favorite is Treasure Mile because it supports both mobile and desktop platforms.

You can find full-page reviews for each of these sites linked from this page on The Online Casino Gambling Directory.

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Marking 10 Years in Online Gambling

This month marks my 10th year in the online gambling industry:

Oh, how things have changed since 2005.

Thinking back over the past 10 years, here’s my take on just some of big shifts that have happened in the industry. In no particular order…

  • Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 : A rider on a “must-pass” port security bill, the UIGEA resulted in the banning  of US players by 100s of online gambling sites. There are still several dozen online gambling sites that accept US players, but only a fraction of the number that were available prior to this act.
  • In 2008, Kentucky attempts to seize gambling site domains in an effort to stop illegal online gaming. Sites are down for at most a day or two; most just redirected to a .net or .eu domain. However, many online gambling sites now specifically ban players from this state.
  • Absolute Poker / Ultimate Bet Online Poker Cheating Exposed on 60 Minutes in 2008 : Savvy players analyzed online poker hand histories and discovered statistical anomalies that alerted them to the cheating. Former owner Russ Hamilton has since admitted his guilt in this scandal, having stolen around $17M.
  • Online Poker’s “Black Friday” of 2011 : Online poker in the United States is decimated as PokerStars, Full Tilt Poker, and Absolute Poker were indicted on charges of bank fraud, money laundering, and illegal gambling. It still has not recovered. Settlement talks are ongoing, some agreements have been reached, and some of the brands are attempting to make a comeback as US states begin to legalize and regulate intrastate online poker.
  • 2012 to present, states are moving to legalize and regulate intrastate online gambling. Nevada, Delaware, and New Jersey all have some form of legal, regulated online gambling, with California, Washington, and other states not far behind. States are essentially claiming that online gambling, like lotteries and land-based casinos, are the purview of the states and not the feds — and it seems like no one is going to challenge that.

Some recent trends include:

  • The rate at which new online gambling sites come online has rapidly decelerated. Years ago, there were several new sites a month; now, I rarely hear about a new site coming online.
  • Many of the disreputable sites have gone out of business. Of the online gambling sites that remain, the vast majority are reputable, have been around for years, and have all the hallmarks of being in business for years to come.
  • Online gambling sites have adapted their sites to tablets and mobile phones; more and more players are playing on their iPads, iPhones,  and Android devices.
  • Just recently in the United States, some online gambling sites are paying out winnings to a player’s credit card. An all-electronic deposit and withdrawal system is necessary for widespread adoption of online gambling. Pre-UIGEA, NetTeller filled this role, but they were busted, paid fines, relocated from Canada to another jurisdiction, and currently steers clear of all United States markets.
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Sites Offering $50+ For New Customers

I’m always trying to alert my readers to free cash for online gambling. Today, I did a quick review of my database and found that there are 11 US-friendly online gambling sites each offering $50 or more in free cash to new players. Just click this link and you’ll see the list.

Terms and conditions vary. But in general, the free cash is good on slots only, has between a 25x and 60x playthrough, and has a 1x – 2x maximum cashout.

But heck — it’s free to try, and you might get lucky and win some cash on some of the online slot machines! At worse, you’ll get a chance to explore the site and what they have to offer before you make a deposit.

And for those of you from outside of the US, there are 20 online casinos that offer $50 or more in free cash to new players. Just click this link and you’ll see the list.

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Checkers, Chess, Backgammon Tournaments for Cash using PayPal

If you get tired of trying to beat the house at slots, video poker, and other online casino gambling games, head over to GameColony.com to play some heads-up skill-dominated games like chess, checkers, backgammon, and more.

 

 

GameColony.com offers the following games; all are available on workstations, and some are available on mobile devices (Android, iOS) as well.

  • BuckMan
  • Checkers
  • Chess
  • Cribbage
  • Dominos
  • Gin Rummy
  • Lines
  • Mahjong
  • Pharaoh
  • Poker Rush
  • Pool
  • Pyramid-13
  • Pyramids
  • Rush-21
  • Solitaire

Best part is that they use PayPal! You can make no-fee deposits and free cashouts (once every three weeks) right to your PayPal wallet. No hassling with credit cards, bank wires, and paper checks when you play at GameColony.com.

Residents of the following states are not permitted to play at GameColony.com: AZ AR DE FL IA IL KY LA MD MO NY SC NV OH WA VT

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$50 Free to Try Newest RTG Online Casino

Raging Bull Online Casino is the newest online casino to hit the Internet in some time.  Powered by the very popular Real Time Gaming (RTG) platform, Raging Bull Online Casino is offering a LIMITED-TIME $50 FREE no-deposit bonus to all new players. They are eager to showcase their 24/7/365 customer service via email, chat and phone… as well as, of course, provide you with all of the spectacular games that you have come to expect from RTG.

Raging Bull Online Casino $50 FREE

Here is a link to the coupon code to get the $50 FREE at Raging Bull.

Players from most countries, including the United States of America, are welcome to play at one or all of the Raging Bull Online Casino platforms — full download version on your desktop, instant play in your browser, or on your mobile device.

If you like what you see, depositing is easy via the cashier. And, they’re offering a 300% match up to $750 on your initial deposit! This comes with a standard 30 x playthrough on your deposit + bonus amount. And, as usual, slots and parlor games count 100% toward your playthrough, with other games contributing less. Be sure to check out the terms and conditions with a chat agent before you make a deposit.

ACT NOW! Head on over to Raging Bull Online Casino and pick up your $50 FREE.

(But when you get there, don’t pick a fight with Bob or Marty.)

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Online Gambling Winnings Paid to Credit Card for $9

When you gamble online and win, there are few affordable and convenient means of getting paid. Until now, that is…

Intertops Casino, Poker Room, and Sportsbook has recently deployed CardPay as a payout method. CardPay pays your winnings to a credit card that you had previously used to make a deposit. There is a small $9 fee per transaction, and it can be used to process payouts of between $100 and $5000. The payout takes between 3 – 7 business days after your payout has been approved by Intertops.

You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more affordable or convenient payout method at any online gambling site.

Intertops Casino, Poker, and Sports

If you don’t already have an account at Intertops Casino, Poker, and Sportsbook, you really should sign up. Play at the casino, in the poker room, and place your sports bets all from a single account.

Here are the current bonuses that Intertops is offering its new players.

  • Casino: 100% bonus on initial deposits of between $20 and $100, with a playthrough of 30 x (deposit + bonus). No cap on winnings. Use bonus code SIGNUP100.
  • Poker: 200% bonus on initial deposits of between $20 and $500, released in $5 increments based on your play in the first 90 days. Also, entry into their $500 new depositor freeroll (top 3 pay out as:  $250 / $150 / $100). No cap on winnings. Use bonus code 1000ITP.
  • Sportsbook: 20% bonus on initial deposits of between $20 and $500, with a playthrough of 8 x (deposit + bonus). No cap on winnings. Contact support after making your deposit to claim this bonus.

Intertops accepts real-money players from all US States, and is one of the very few to accept real-money poker players from all US States.

Click here to sign-up at Intertops!

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Chance for a Seat to the 2015 WSOP for $0.01

America’s Cardroom is offering players a chance for a seat to the 2015 World Series of Poker (WSOP) for just $0.01. Wager $0.01, $0.05, or $1.00 on their Spin to Get IN game, and when you hit three of a kind, you’ll win anything from entry into a WSOP satellite all the way up to a WSOP Main Event Package valued at $12,500.

America's Cardroom Spin to Get IN to the WSOP

 

 

 

America’s Cardroom accepts players from most US states, and from most countries around the world.

ACR jump starts every player with an incredible 100% first deposit bonus up to $1,000!  As a new member you’re not only entitled to earn extra cash via our monthly progressive rake race The Beast or numerous other promotions, but you release bonus cash matched by ACR with every hand you play!

Your first deposit is earning big returns on all fronts!  Not only will you be getting promotional cash pay outs and tournament tickets from The Beast along with extra points towards your Elite Benefits Rank, you’ll also receive a 100% return on your initial investment as you release the cash on ACR’s easy to clear bonus.  It really is as good as it gets.

To take advantage of this great offer, simply make your first deposit and play.

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