Thursday, June 16, 2011

RTG's New White Rhino Slot

Realtime Gaming (RTG) has released a new African safari-themed online slot game and it just so happens that RTG is one of the few major online casino software providers left that still accepts U.S. players. So, if you’re an American player, check out the new White Rhino slot from the Real Series.

The background of this slot is the African plains. The life-like symbols include an ape, elephant, lioness and ostrich. Other symbols are that of the safari like the jeep, camera, binoculars, water canteen and lady guide. White Rhino has three special symbols. The white rhino is the wild symbols and appears on reels 2, 3 and 4. Mt. Kilimanjaro and the guide are both scatter symbols.

Each of these special symbols has a separate free spins feature. The white rhino is triggered when one or more of these symbols appear on reels 2, 3 and 4. It gets you three free spins and three additional free spins for each white rhino symbol, giving you a maximum of 30 possible free spins. When two or more Kilimanjaro symbols show scattered from left to right, the reels spin three more times. Any improved scatter combo stays and payouts are awarded after each spin. When three or more guide symbols appear anywhere, you get 10 free spins. The white rhino has tripled payouts on this feature and the guide can be retriggered.

The White Rhino slot has two random progressive jackpots. The combination doesn’t matter. You can do auto-play for five to 1,000 spins. Turbo mode is also available for faster play, just like other Real Series slots. White Rhino has 24 paylines and will soon be live at all RTG online casinos.

Friday, June 10, 2011

June Bonuses at All Star Slots Casino

All Star Slots is bringing back some of its best bonuses from the past this month. June is the time to play at this online casino with a plethora of new promotions being offered each week.

Mystery coupons will be offered from Friday, June 10 through Monday, June 13. Five mystery coupons will be revealed with a bonus percentage, with one being worth $100. Each coupon can be claimed three times and used on slots, keno and scratch card games.

After that is a bonus with very little restrictions from Tuesday, June 14 through Thursday, June 16. The bonus is available on blackjack, video poker, Caribbean games, table games, keno, slots and more. It has a 75% match on a deposit of $100 to $1,000. It can be claimed up to three times and is good if you like to play all types of casino games.

Next is a high roller bonus running from Friday, June 17 through Monday, June 20. Deposit less than or equal to $200 and get a 65% bonus. Deposit more than that get 100% on any amount over $200 and up to $1,000. There will be five of these coupons.

In addition to these special June bonuses, All Star Slots will continue its regular deposit offers that can be redeemed an unlimited amount of times. These include a 65% bonus for slots and keno players and a 55% bonus for video poker and other games. With so many bonus offers going on at the online casino, now is the time to get playing and reap the rewards.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Grand Slam of Slots II Final Tournament

The qualifiers are over at Microgaming online casinos for the Grand Slam of Slots II (GSOS II). Those with seats started the final slot tournament on Friday. It runs 11 days through Monday, June 6 on the Thunderstuck II slot with a prize pool of $290,000 shared by the top 290 players on the leaderboard.

The top player gets $10,000. Second place gets $50,000. Third place gets $25,00. It keeps going all the way to the bottom where 126th-290th place get $100 each. GSOS II is re-buy tournament and the re-buys will be added to the prize pool. There is a bonus prize worth $2.43 million for the first player to use all 243 ways to beat Thunderstruck II.

Each player starts with 58,500 coins and 18 minutes. You get an unlimited amount of re-buys at $20 each. It gets you another 58,500 coins and 18 minutes. However, pay table achievements are reset after every re-buy, so you will start over with the 243 ways each time you re-buy. Therefore, re-buys make it hard for a chance at the $2.43 million bonus. You also get five add-ons with each re-buy. Each add-on is worth 27,000 coins and eight minutes of additional playing time. Add-ons do not contribute to the prize pool and do not reset pay table achievements. Once your coins are out or your time is expired, your score is added to the leaderboard.

Participating online casinos in the GSOS II are Jackpot Factory, Fortune Lounge, River Belle and Palace Group.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

New Hot Roller Slot From Vegas Technology

Vegas Technology has released a new slot called Hot Roller. It has a theme of Las Vegas, similar to the Vegas Party slot game. The background is the Vegas Strip at night with casinos all around. A neon sign with “Hot Roller” lights up the game.

The reel symbols for the game remind you of a casino. They include a drink, stack of chips, the lady hot roller, a pair of dice and high value card symbols from Ace to nine. You start at the craps table but as the payouts increase, you move to the roulette wheel of the casino with the croupier standing in front.

The wild symbol is the lady shooter. Match five in a payline and get the jackpot of 10,000 coins. The lady shooter doubles all payouts as well. In the animation, she kisses the dice for good luck and rolls them. The scatter symbol is the dice with flames. Match two or more for scatter payouts and a multiplier. Match three or more for the free spins.

For this bonus round, you get one white and two red dice. The white die offers a free spins multiplier of 1x-6x. The two red dice are multiplied together for the number of free spins, so it could be 1-36 free spins. If three or more scatter symbols match during the free spins, the bonus round is retriggered, but there is no multiplier or free spins after that. Instead, you get the same multiplier and same number of free spins.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

$30,000 Weekend Tournament at Go Casino

Go Casino has a great weekend slot tournament running Friday, May 20 through Monday, May 23. It’s the $30,000 Guaranteed Weekend Madness tournament and will be played on the Big Time slot from Vegas Technology.

Big Time is a rather new online slot game and has a crime theme. The symbols include a police car, a police dog, handcuffs, a helicopter, money and a spray can. The biggest fixed jackpot for this game is 10,000 coins. A line bet of $10 can definitely get you up on the leaderboard with a $100,000 payout. The free spins bonus round brings you to a garage where you do some modifications to a boosted car. Complete the four tasks and get five free spins for each task.

The tournament has a guaranteed prize pool of $30,000, shared by the top 1,00 players. First place gets $10,000. Second gets $2,500. And, third gets $1,200. There is a $10 entry fee, which gives you a starting balance of $325. There are unlimited re-buys, which are $10 each and give you another stack of $325 in tournament chips.

If you can’t wait, the next quickie slot tournament is May 19 at Go Casino. It lasts two and a half hours and will be played on the La Fiesta slot. It has a prize pool of $500 and an entry fee of $1.99. Or, play the 12-hour tournament on the Cool Bananas slot on May 19 at the online casino. It has a prize pool of $2,500 and a $3.99 entry fee.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

New Mice Dice Slot From RTG

Realtime Gaming (RTG) has released a new slot game called Mice Dice. The theme is set inside a casino with chandeliers and cheese everywhere.

The symbols are elegant in natures, as far as rodents go. The male and female mice are dressed nicely for the occasion. A cocktail has a piece of cheese instead of an olive. There is a limousine, operated like a wind-up toy. The high value cards have pieces of cheese sticking out. The scatter symbol is the casino, named Catsino in this slot game. Three or more of these symbols enable scatter payouts. Five scatter symbols have a payout of 250 coins. The wild symbol is a pair of dice, held by a mouse that looks like a craps dealer. Five dice symbols on an active payline net a 2,500-coin jackpot.

The dice symbol triggers the free spins bonus. This can bet retriggered and happens when two or more scattered dice symbols appear from left to right. The dice then roll and give the player the number of free spins equal to the total shown from the roll. Another roll of one or two dice determines a multiplier of up to 12x.

Mice Dice has the traits you will recognize from other new RTG slots, such as the win-win feature. If you win nothing in the free spins bonus, this feature awards a multiplier of 50x on the total bet. If you won a low amount in the free spins bonus, you can still get a smaller multiplier. The feature guarantee is also included in this slot game, which activates the free spins automatically if it doesn’t happen in 100 straight spins. It’s a nice feature if have a run of bad luck. It also has minor and major random progressive jackpots like other RTG slots.

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Win an iPad From All Slots Through Twitter

All Slots Casino has cool, new promotion going where you can win an Apple iPad by connecting with them through Twitter. The online casino’s twitter (@allslotscasino) provides the latest casino news, exclusive offers and tips to win on popular games. During the month of May, they will choose a winner for the iPad through a random drawing.

You must use the link used in the Twitter feed and the winner will be announced on May 26. All Slots mobile is powered by Spin3, a partner of Microgaming. Coincidentally, Spin3 has software developed specially for the iPad. The winner gets the iPad with the software already installed.

All Slots is part of the Jackpot Factory group of online casinos. The Twitter feed is run by David Brickman, the group’s vice president for player affairs. He said the iPad allows for customers to use the casino’s mobile Web application and play 11 vibrant casino games on the go with a large touch screen and brilliant resolution. Players with an All Slots online casino account can use the same log-in for the mobile casino. Mobile players who download the software on devices like the iPad get the same 450 casino games from Microgaming that they would get as if they were playing online.

All Slots and the sister online casino All Jackpots have another nice May promotion. The “Bonus Burglar” runs May 3-9 and offers 25 free spins on the Break da Bank Again slot with each deposit. Players can take advantage of this promotion up to three times, which totals up to 75 free spins.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

May Bonuses at All Star Slots

We still have a couple more days in April but All Star Slots has already announced two great casino bonuses for May. They include cash back bonuses and deposit bonuses so it’s a win-win situation for players at the online casino.

The 25% cash back bonus runs from Friday, April 29 through Monday, May 2. The bonus is calculated based on cash losses during the promotional period. Players must e-mail customer support once the promotion is over and they will get the bonus credited within 24 hours if they qualify. The bonus has a 2x wagering requirement before a cash out and the maximum cash out is 10x. I suggest playing on the random jackpot progressive slot games for a chance at a big win.

The second bonus for May is an unlimited deposit bonus. The promotion runs from Tuesday, May 3 to Thursday. There are separate bonus codes to enter depending on your game of choice. Use the code SLOTS65 to wager on slots, keno and scratch cards. It has an unlimited bonus of 65% on the deposits and has a wagering requirement of 20x before a cash out. Use the code OTHERGAME55 to wager on blackjack, video poker and other games. It has an unlimited bonus of 55% on deposits and has a wagering requirement of 25x before a cash out. Bets contribute 60% to the wagering requirements.

All Slots is part of the Club World group of online casinos. It is powered by Realtime Gaming and licensed out of Curacao.

Friday, April 22, 2011

$25,000 Countdown to Easter Freeroll at Vegas Technology Casinos

Four different online casinos operating on Vegas Technology have a $25,000 Countdown to Easter freeroll slot tournament. There is still time to join the biggest Easter freeroll online and it ends on April 24. You can join the 14,000 people that signed up before the tournament began at Online Vegas, Go Casino, Crazy Slots or Grand Vegas.

The re-buy free is only $4.99, which isn’t bad for a freeroll with this big of a prize pool. Players are eligible for an unlimited number of re-buys and start with a stack of $50. Each re-buy gets another $250. 6,000 players will get a piece of the $25,000 prize pool. First place gets $100. The bottom 1,000 players get $1 each.

Funky Chicken is a fitting Easter slot for this tournament. It has an animal farm theme with symbols like a farmer with a shotgun, a tractor, an egg, a farm house, a scarecrow and the Funky Chicken. The Funky Chicken is the scatter symbols and provides 15 free spins with as much as a 15x multiplies when there or more show up on the reels. The same multiplier is eligible for each hit bonus. The scarecrow is the wild symbols and has a fixed jackpot of 5,000 coins.

The Countdown to Easter slot tournament can be played on four different Vegas Technology online casinos, all of which accept U.S. players. Even though it’s a late start, you can still win a piece of the prize pool if get playing soon. Take advantage of the best Easter tournament offering today before it’s too late.

Friday, April 8, 2011

New Easter Surprise Slot From Playtech

With Easter approaching, one of the leading software provider’s Playtech is celebrating with the Easter Surprise slot. The theme is reminiscent of springtime with a scene of a green field with blue skies. The Easter rabbit brings a gift-wrapped surprise of a wild symbol. If five appear in an active payline, the jackpot is 10,000 coins. The other symbols are three brightly-colored Easter eggs and high value cards from Ace to 10 adorned with green ribbons.

The two special symbols to Easter Surprise is the logo that is a scatter symbol when two or more appear on the reels. If three scatter symbols are present, you get 10 free spins at triple the payouts and this can happen an unlimited amount of times. The bonus symbols is the bonus logo with Easter eggs in a basket. Three or more of these activates the bonus game where you choose eggs from the basket brought by the Easter bunny. The amount of eggs matches the number of bonus symbols hit.

Easter Surprise has a 3 x 3 matrix of reels and 20 paylines with a wager of up to 10 coins per payline, ranging from $0.01-$1.00. It is similar to other Playtech video slots in that there is an auto play feature with up to 99 automatic spins and a bonus game where you select the color of the next card dealt. You may double your winnings up to $5,000 in this bonus game. If you like Easter and enjoy playing at online casinos powered by Playtech, the Easter Surprise slot is for you.

Friday, March 25, 2011

New Star Trek Slot From WagerWorks

WagerWorks has released a new slot game based on one of the most popular television series ever, Star Trek. Actually, WagerWorks, a division of casino slot manufacturer IGT, bought the rights to make a slot game on the 2009 movie, which was the 11th in the series.

The game takes place in the cockpit of the spaceship Enterprise with a view of outer space and galaxies far off. The symbols appear in this are. The slot has flashing lights and music from Star Trek. The four main members of the Star Trek team are symbols, with Captain Kirk offering the highest jackpot of 1,000 coins. The others include Scotty, Spock and Uhura. Other symbols include cards from Ace to 10. The wild symbol is the Star Trek logo, which can appear on reels 2, 3, 4 and 5.

The bonus symbols are the best part of the Star Trek slot. There is a main bonus symbols and each Star Trek member has their own bonus symbol. The bonus game is triggered when there are two common bonus symbols and a Star Trek member bonus symbol on the reels at once. It also provides a scatter payout worth 3x of the trigger bet.

There is a free spins bonus that you can play until you win. You start with three to six free spins at triple payouts. The Kirk bonus substitutes for Kirk and Spock symbol. The Spock bonus has Spock as the wild with the Kirk symbol offering double payouts. The Uhura bonus offers extra scatter Uhura symbols where you can get up to eight on the reels at a payout of 250 coins. The Scotty bonus gives you 10 free spins. The first five of which have a multiplier between 2x and 5x. The last five spins are doubled. With so many bonus symbols, you have to play to really understand and enjoy the game.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Double Loyalty Points Abound at Spin Palace Casino

The UK online casino Spin Palace Casino is offering double loyalty points on a number of different slot games this month. For March, the Microgaming casino has double loyalty points on roulette and blackjack games but there are also some nice daily slot promotions.

All you have to do is play slots each day and you will be rolling in the points. For Mondays, there is Monday Madness and for Tuesdays, there is Tuesday Treasures. You can snag double loyalty points for both of these days on all progressive jackpots. For Wednesdays, there is Wednesday Winnings where any play on Planet Exotic, Queen of Hearts and Ruby of the Nile is eligible of doubly loyalty points. For Thursdays, there is Thunderous Thursdays where any play on Thunderstuck and Thunderstuck II gets double loyalty points. Then, each Friday and Saturday is known as the Weekend of Wealth where all slot games are eligible for triple loyalty points. Those are a lot of opportunities to increase your loyalty points for some nice prizes and rewards.

As mentioned at the beginning of this post, play on roulette and blackjack earns double loyalty points this month and is eligible Monday-Thursday. You must be a member of Spin Palace Casino before earning any loyalty points. Membership at the online casino is worth your time. Members get invited to special VIP tournaments, exclusive events, quicker withdrawals and their own account manager. Not only that, Spin Palace has a generous welcome bonus that is worth up to $1,000 free over the first few deposits.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Sports iSlots From Rival Gaming

If you like iSlots and sports, you’re going to love Rival Gaming’s sports iSlots. There have three different sports-themed iSlots with graphic-rich features and bonus games. They may not cover the most popular sports that doesn’t mean they don’t work for great slot games.

The first and oldest sports iSlot from Rival Gaming is Hole in Won, which has a golf theme. Fittingly, the wild symbol is an eagle and the bonus is a birdie. Other symbols include a ball, golfer, golf cart, caddie, clubs and shoes. When an eagle is hit, the golf ball rolls across the reels. Hole in Won has an extensive bonus game with a 9-hole golf course that allows you to play a different hole each time a bonus is hit. Direct the ball with your mouse and the power is controlled through the ball and cursor. Watch out for obstacles!

The second sports iSlot is Heavyweight Gold. The boxing-themed game takes place in a boxing ring. The symbols are a coach, referee, punching bag, weights, medical box, bell and championship belt. The wild symbol is boxing gloves and the bonus occurs when a KO knockout symbol shows. Then, you control the boxer in a simulated boxing match with defend and attack buttons. Your coach gives you tips from your corner and you earn bonus credits based on the match. And, you face a different opponent with each bonus.

The last sports iSlot from Rival is Bowled Over. The bowling-themed slot has a wooden bowling lane in the background and a bowling ball for the spin button. Users can play with male or female bowlers. The man triggers the highest jackpot and the female triggers the free spin. A bowling pin is the wild symbol and the ball symbol triggers the bonus. Other symbols include bowling shoes, a snack and beer. A hit wild stretches out the lane and the ball rolls for a strike. The bonus game allows you to chances to knock down pins with a throw. Control the spin and power for the best score.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Slots Basics

You probably already know that slots aren’t the most skillful of casinos games. It’s the simplest gambling game you will find and, coincidentally, the most popular. Any online casino you come across will be promoting slots bonuses, tournaments or new games front and center on the landing page. Therefore, there are some basics to know about slots before jumping right in.

There are different types of slots but the most common is the 5-reel, multi-line with a bonus. On this type, you can play the entire reel instead of fixed lines like 3-reel, 1-payline slots. Some slots allow you to play up to 100 lines. A 1-reel games gives you 243 ways to play. You may think that puts the odds in your favor, but it doesn’t. Slots don’t have good odds because they are so easy.
The three symbols in the first reel pay out in any three position for a 3-reel machine. Other reels pay out just in the center line. For a 5-reel slot, symbols can appear anywhere and pay out with one or more symbols on each reel with a scatter feature. The more ways to win, the better.

The only type of bet where the house doesn’t have an overwhelming advantage in slots is the double up bonus. You always want to play this. You can play it after a win and sometimes up to five times in a row, doubling up each time for some serious cash.

The best part about slots are the jackpots. This is why you must always bet the maximum amount. If you hit a jackpot and didn’t bet the maximum, you will only win a percentage. Always check the payout percentages before playing because some offer higher ones than others. Certified online casinos are required to post payout percentages. Some online casinos have slots linked together for progressive jackpots, especially if they are a part of a group of online casinos as an affiliate. These payouts reach up into the millions of dollars.

Friday, February 18, 2011

The Beauty of Timed Welcome Bonuses

When you visit an online casino, the first thing you will likely see is the welcome bonus. They offer you free money for signing up with the casino. But, it’s not really free. You usually have to make a deposit, because it is a match bonus on whatever you put in your account. But there are other types of bonuses. Timed welcome bonuses give you free playing time and sometimes don’t require a deposit.

A timed welcome bonus is almost like playing in a tournament. You have a set time to play and win as much as possible. Once the time is up, you get the bonus depending on how much you won. In most cases, you must hit a certain amount to keep the money.

At Euro Palace Casino, you get to choose a game to play and earn as much as you can within 24 hours. You keep anything over $1,500, with a maximum of $100. If you don’t end up with $1,500, you get nothing but are still eligible for their $200 deposit match bonus. At Ruby Royal Casino, it’s a similar timed welcome bonus. You get $888 and anything earned over that in 30 minutes is yours to keep. Before withdrawing, you must have a minimum deposit of $25.

Timed welcome bonuses may seem like a lot of work for not as much as what you would get from a match bonus, but think of this way. You get try out some games at the casino with little to no risk. Yes, you may still have to make a deposit, but it will be much smaller than that which is required by a match bonus.

These bonuses could be on any game but most online casinos require them on slots, blackjack or video poker. Timed welcome bonuses just add a little more excitement to your gambling experience. More online casinos are offering them because they are looking for more ways to draw in customers and the same old match bonuses aren’t cutting it anymore. People like to be entertained and have a reason to keep playing.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Using Bonus Codes Wisely

Sometimes, a little more effort goes into getting the best deal at an online casino. Online gambling sites do tend to through bonuses around to encourage you to sign up. But there are cases when you must enter a code to receive the bonus. This isn’t a scam. Bonus codes are actually quite beneficial, especially some of the hard-to-find ones not available to everyone.

The bonus codes that may not be available to everyone are ones specific to members on the e-mail list for the online casino. Join the player rewards or VIP program and you are likely to receive these codes. The online casino will also send other promotions to your inbox.

Some people don’t even use bonus codes because they think they’re not worth the effort. But truthfully, in most cases, they are. For example, Go Casino is currently running a promotion where you enter the code GO244 for a free entry into a tournament within 30 days of signing up. The codes are usually cryptic like this but they are generally pretty easy to figure out. Though they can be found on other games, they are common for slot tournaments since there are so many of them.

Bonus codes are beneficial to both parties. The bonuses give you more wagering power and the codes make it clear to the online casino that you are agreeing to that bonus, along with the terms and conditions associated with it. To note, it’s very important to read the fine print of any bonus of hidden requirements. Don’t get dooped into something that you don’t plan on following through until the end because then you won’t be able to withdraw the bonus money. That’s how it works.

Friday, February 4, 2011

The Evil That is Bonus Wagering Requirements

Before accepting any bonus at an online casino, understand that there are likely wagering requirements associated with it. This means that you probably have to wager through to a certain amount before being allowed to withdraw any money. This is called a play through requirement. Or, the bonus may apply to certain games like slots or blackjack.

Just like you do on important documents, it’s important to read the fine print on any online casino bonus. Each one has terms and conditions. Read it all. Don’t scroll through it and think you will be fine. That’s what they want you to do so you fall prey to hidden requirements.

Most bonuses have a 15-30 multiplier (x) play through requirement. Let’s say you deposit $100 for a $100 match bonus on a 15x play through. In this scenario, you must play through to $3,000 before withdrawing any cash. It works like this: ($100 deposit + $100 bonus) x 15 = $3,000. I’m not much of a math guy, but if your bankroll is low, you should watch what kind of requirements you accept.

No-deposit bonuses are very popular because you get free money without any deposit, which increases your wagering power as a gambler. However, no-deposit bonuses usually have a higher play through requirement, like 30x. If you get $10 on a no-deposit bonus with a 30x play through, you must bet $300 before getting any real money. No-deposit bonuses are generally not applicable to progressive jackpot games, either.

Just because you see it in your account doesn’t mean you take it out. Trust me. You aren’t safe until you can feel that money in your hands. Choose an online casino that has promotions and bonuses on games you enjoy playing the most. Then you shouldn’t have a problem hitting the play through requirement.