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Experience Excitement of Vegas with New Virgin Casino Game, Vegas Blackjack with 20+ Bonus?

Experience Excitement of Vegas with New Virgin Casino Game, Vegas Blackjack with 20+ Bonus™










London, England (PRWEB) October 29, 2008

Virgin Games Casino today announces the launch of its most generous Blackjack game yet, Vegas Blackjack with 20+ Bonus™. Players can enjoy all American Blackjack rules and the chance to win up to 30:1 on a Blackjack!

Vegas Blackjack with 20+ Bonus™ is the ultimate casino game for both beginners and gaming experts. Players can take full advantage of the money-spinning American Blackjack rules, which include the dealer checking for Blackjack at the start of every game meaning players avoid the risk of betting money to spilt or double down.

And if that’s not enough, players can double down on any two cards, double down after splits, and the dealer stands on soft-17.

Additionally, players can reap the benefits by cashing in on the 20+ Bonus™ award which pays on the biggest initial two-card hands and can pay up to 30 x if that hand loses or ties with the dealer.

As with all Virgin Casino games, players can also earn V*Points – Virgin Games’ loyalty points – every time they play. Offering players the chance to redeem their points for further Virgin rewards, including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles or

cold, hard cash, V*Points can be transferred across Virgin Games portfolio of products, including Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.

Premium releases including ELVIS – A Little More Action®, Cleopatra II™ and Da Vinci Diamonds® have already been added to Virgin Casino’s portfolio of games in 2008. Further big IGT names will be added to Virgin Games in the coming months, ensuring a constant stream of new and exciting games to keep players’ adrenalin going.

Virgin Casino launched under the Virgin Games brand in June 2004. The site was refreshed in June 2006, providing players with a greater choice of games and additional means of earning bonus points and rewards.

Vegas Blackjack with 20+ Bonus™ is available to play now on http://www.virgingames.com/casino/


Vegas Blackjack with 20+ Bonus™ is a trademark of IGT in the U.S. and/or other countries, and is used with permission. U.S. and international patents pending.

About Virgin Games

Virgin Games, a subsidiary of Virgin.com Ltd, launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct entertainment offerings, giving consumers the chance to play their favourite online games the Virgin way:

    Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, provides a taste of Vegas online, with classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as popular feature slots like Elvis, Cleopatra and Vegas, Baby!
    Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry. The successful Virgin Poker Festivals, which take place in casinos around the UK throughout the year, now allow gamers to experience the fun of Virgin Poker offline too
    Virgin Bingo, part of the St Minver network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as regular promotions and an unrivalled loyalty scheme

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Poker and Blackjack Game Site Treating Identity Theft Seriously

Poker and Blackjack Game Site Treating Identity Theft Seriously










London, UK (PRWEB) May 13, 2008

A recent identify theft case in which a Moroccan national by the name of Fouad Mourtada opened a false profile on Facebook in the Moroccan Prince Moulay Rachid’s name, has put Internet companies on heightened alert. Mourtada was sentenced to three years in prison by the Moroccan government for this breach of trust. However, using a false user name is hardly something out of the ordinary. In fact, BackgammonMasters Mexico has found that many system users have opened account names that are not the actual names of the users. Similar to the case in Morocco, these fraudulent users make accounts in the names of famous people including Madonna, Tom Cruise and Prince William.

A representative of BackgammonMasters.com recently commented on the trend of using certain types of fake names online. It has become so popular recently that BackgammonMasters even refers to this category of users as “Gold usernames.” People are even buying and selling “Gold usernames” such as “backgammonking,” “pokerking,” and “blackjack-king.” For the most part, this practice has been used for fun and likened to a car owner ordering a personalized license plate, something by which to stand out above the rest.

However, because of the recent case in Morocco, which involved a now world-renowned online company like Facebook, other companies that offer games like Poker, Backgammon and Blackjack are going on high alert.

In fact, Mourtada was released from prison after 43 days of his term were served. It is believed that he did not have to carry out his entire sentence due to the pressure of Human Rights groups that circulated petitions to activists and concerned citizens for the prisoner’s release. According to Mourtada’s lawyer, while this practice of using false usernames is more common in European countries, this was a first for Moroccan society and clearly not something taken lightly by the authorities.

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Author Oliver Galang Releases ‘Card Counting The Real Truth in Blackjack’

Author Oliver Galang Releases ‘Card Counting The Real Truth in Blackjack’











San Diego, CA (PRWEB) March 31, 2008

Author Oliver Galang announces the release of “Card Counting The Real Truth in Blackjack”. And with the newly released movie “21,” Galang believes people will want to learn how to count cards.

Oliver Galang, the creator of AskOliverAnything.com used to be known as what you might call a “high roller”. That is until he lost everything and went bankrupt. After years of struggling and finally getting back on his feet, a new movie with Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth called “21″ regarding “card counting” has made his nightmare a reality. He believes with all the gambling addiction going on, new casinos being built and Texas hold ‘em dying out, gamblers will find a new addiction: “Blackjack”.

Galang believes people will try to mimic the M.I.T blackjack team and try to learn how to count cards. Instead, they will find out the hard way, that it doesn’t work. However, with the economy turning south and money running short, he believes people may turn to gambling for some hope. His book explains how card counting works and the real reasons why it doesn’t work. He doesn’t want what happened to him to happen to millions of other innocent people.

The book, “Card Counting The Real Truth in Blackjack”, just came out on Amazon.com and it’s already ranked #3, under the words, “card counting”.

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Move Over or Bust for the New Pit Boss As ODDcase Software Releases Its Premier Blackjack Game

Move Over or Bust for the New Pit Boss As ODDcase Software Releases Its Premier Blackjack Game










North Miami Beach, FL (PRWEB) August 27, 2010

ODDcase Blackjack truly makes its mark among the ranks of existing Blackjack casino games with new features to benefit beginner and advanced Blackjack enthusiasts alike. The company is proud to present a world where players can choose to play in six predefined casinos, or build and brand up to 100 custom casinos that can be revisited for future play. Its distinguishing look and feel also delivers the basic elements that Blackjack players have come to expect in an iPhone app.

“Our passion for computer simulation projects goes way back, and we are excited to present our latest work as we make our entry into the mobile device market,” said Oleg Goldfayn, lead developer and founder. “ODDcase Blackjack clearly demonstrates how we can turn our expertise in software development into high-quality apps for the exciting and remarkable handhelds of today. “

Key features of ODDCase Blackjack:

Creates a world where players may choose to play in six predefined casinos world-wide or build and brand up to 100 custom casinos. Allows players to define the house rules, name the casino, upload an image or photo using iPhone camera support features, and then save the custom casino for future play.
Showcases compelling graphics and animation in high-resolution Retina display
Sets the pace by controlling game speed. Offers optional automation of when to “Hit” or “Stand,” and timeouts for betting, insurance, and the end of the round
Supports up to three-hand play alone or with one or two AI Bots
Features a complete set of Basic Strategy Charts that are modified in real-time based on user-selected casino rules
Supports standard game variations and distinctive features such as No Hole Card, Resplit Aces, Restricted doubles, Early and Late Surrender, Surrender After Split, Dealer Hits Soft 17, Double After Split, Lose Only Original Bet to Dealer’s Blackjack, Blackjack and Five Card Charlie Payout, and much more
Includes comprehensive statistics and analysis of game play
Features a state-of-the art, random shuffle algorithm ensuring realistic casino play
Supports popular counting strategies to improve gambling skills.

ODDcase Blackjack comes in two flavors: paid and Lite. For those who don’t mind ads, the free app limits the number of casinos to one and supports only two counting strategies. Both apps are available exclusively at the Apple iTunes App Store, http://itunes.com/apps/oddcasesoftware.

Both ODDCase Blackjack and ODDCase Blackjack Lite are compatible with any iPhone or iPod Touch with operating system version 3.0 or higher, and any iPad.

About ODDCase Software

ODDCase Software, headquartered in South Florida, is focused on software development for mobile platforms. It has capitalized on the development expertise and personal gaming experience of its developers to make its entry into the iPhone casino game market. Visit http://www.oddcasesoft.com.

Media Contact:

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ODDcase Software

Office: 305-403-9585

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Ute Mountain Casino – Hotel and Resort Teams Up With GSN On ‘World Series of Blackjack 2006′

Ute Mountain Casino – Hotel and Resort Teams Up With GSN On ‘World Series of Blackjack 2006′










Towaoc, CO (PRWEB) November 13, 2005

Ute Mountain Casino – Hotel & Resort is partnering with GSN, The Network for Games, on the broadcaster’s third year of the franchise series World Series of Blackjack 2006. Ute Mountain Casino, the largest casino in southwest Colorado, is currently hosting three preliminary blackjack tournaments. The top winner of each tournament will win one of the 40 seats in the World Series of Blackjack which will be taped early next year. A total of three seats will be awarded at Ute Mountain Casino. The total prize pool for the finals in Las Vegas will be $ 1,000,000.00 (one million dollars) with more than $ 500,000.00 (half a million) going to the grand prize winner.

For the first time in the series’ history, players representing casinos will compete for a chance to earn a seat in the 2006 show through a series of qualification events held at casinos nationwide. Seats in the first two seasons of the event were by invitation only. The new qualification structure opens the doors on this elite tournament and creates a unique opportunity for participating casinos.

Ute Mountain Casino – Hotel and Resort will be hosting their tournaments on the 2nd and 3rd of December, the 6th and 7th of January, and the 20th and 21st of January with GSN being on site taping some of the action and interviewing the winners for usage in the series.

“We are looking forward to having three of the winners from Ute Mountain’s tournament take on the best blackjack players in the ‘World Series of Blackjack 2006’ on GSN,” said Ian Valentine, Senior Vice President of Programming, GSN.

“The staff and guests of Ute Mountain Casino – Hotel and Resort are very excited to be the exclusive home of the World Series of Blackjack in the state of Colorado and the Four Corners area,” said Robert Mudd, General Manager of the Casino – Hotel, “By bringing this national event here we are continuing to prove that we are a premier destination resort; we are Colorado’s place to play.”

GSN’S World Series of Blackjack debuted in March 2004 when 25 world-class blackjack players competed for a prize pool of $ 250,000. Blackjack players who participated in the inaugural year included Stanford Wong and Anthony Curtis, among others.

The second season of World Series of Blackjack premiered January 2005 and included a larger playing field, 40 players, and a larger prize pool, $ 500,000. Ken Einiger emerged as the champion, beating such greats as Ken Smith, Joe Maloof, and “Hollywood” Dave Stann.

Ute Mountain Casino offers a large variety of slot machines and table games with blackjack being one of its most popular card games. Blackjack enthusiasts who would like further information about the Ute Mountain blackjack tournaments can call toll free: 1-800-258-8007.

In addition to blackjack programming, GSN features extensive poker programming and has branded Friday as “Casino Night” from 10 PM to Midnight ET/PT. Residents near Ute Mountain Casino can enjoy GSN’s programming on Charter Cortez Cable (Channel 76), DirecTV (Channel 309) or Dish Network (116).

GSN, the Network for Games, is the only U.S. television network dedicated to game-related programming. The network features game shows, reality series, documentaries and casino games. As the industry leader in interactivity, GSN has allowed viewers to play-along with on-air programming via their computers and GSN.com for some time. The recent launch of GSNi (GSN Interactive) has taken interactivity to the next level, affording viewers the chance to play-along with TV shows using only their remote controls. Reaching more than 57 million Nielsen homes, GSN is distributed in the U.S. through all major cable systems and satellite providers. The network is jointly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Liberty Media Corporation. For further media information, visit GSN’s press website at corp.gsn.com.

Located only eleven lucky miles from Cortez, Colorado, The Ute Mountain Casino – Hotel & Resort is the gateway to Colorado, located minutes from Mesa Verde National Park and the Four Corners. Nestled in the shadow of the legendary Sleeping Ute Mountain, The Ute Mountain Casino – Hotel & Resort with its mix of Nevada-style casino games, dining options, and distinctive accommodations offers something for everyone. The Ute Mountain Casino – Hotel & Resort is owned and operated by the Ute Mountain Ute Indian Tribe.

Information on current and upcoming events is available throughout the casino or at http://www.utemountaincasino.com

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Politics, Religion, and Blackjack Systems: Everyone needs to know where they Stand

Politics, Religion, and Blackjack Systems: Everyone needs to know where they Stand










(PRWEB) June 12, 2005

Casinos goers are drawn by the fast paced lifestyle, the glamor, and most importantly the excitement and chance to win big. Everyone has their favorite game and the casinos make sure they have a game for everyone – slots, roulette, poker, baccarat, blackjack, sic bo and the list goes on. “Chosing a few games and knowing how to play well is important to surviving a casino visit”, says Frank Worden of http://www.vortexblackjack.com.

Casino personnel, blackjack experts and mathemeticians seem to agree that in general the game of blackjack offers the lowest house edge. The Vortex Blackjack System was developed to turn that small house edge in the favor of the player.

Winning at blackjack is easy – winning with the cards and winning money is something the Vortex Blackjack System explains in detail. The system is written for experts that want to improve their results as well as novices that want to learn the game from scratch.

The site also provides players with warnings about online play and ideas for selecting the right online casinos. Blackjack players are invited to visit http://www.vortexblackjack.com for more information.

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Topps Creates Trading Card For World Series Of Blackjack Winner

Topps Creates Trading Card For World Series Of Blackjack Winner










Naples, FL (PRWEB) July 31, 2007

It’s not unusual for baseball, football or basketball stars to be featured on a trading card. But a blackjack legend on a card — now that’s rare!

Michael Aponte, the inaugural World Series of Blackjack champion, is the first ever blackjack player featured on a Topps trading card. He is part of the 2007 Topps Allen & Ginter set in stores now. These cards include the likeness of 20 world champions from various fields, as well as more than 300 baseball personalities and 25 historic figures. The original Allen & Ginter cards, created in the 1880s, were slim 1-1/2 inch by 2-3/4 inch lithographs sold in cigarettes packs and showcased baseball stars along with accomplished pugilists, wrestlers, riflemen, rowers and billiards experts. Aponte and others in the current set personally signed a limited number of the 2007 cards that will be randomly distributed in six-card packs.

Not in his wildest dreams did Aponte believe there would be a Topps card featuring his likeness. As a collegiate football player at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Aponte knew his wide receiver skills would never land him on a trading card. Little did he know that his unique card counting ability and an infamous blackjack career would make a card possible.

“I never thought a blackjack player would be featured on a trading card in the same company with professional athletes and world champions,” Aponte said. “Considering the prestigious history of the Allen & Ginter series, I feel incredibly honored and fortunate to be a part of this set.”

Aponte is best known for his tenure as manager of the MIT blackjack team. In the early 1990s, a handful of MIT students banded together to form a high stakes card-counting team which won millions of dollars at blackjack tables around the world. Their incredible story came to light in the New York Times bestseller, Bringing Down The House, in which Aponte’s tale is told through the “Jason Fisher” character. Also, the major motion picture “21″, slated for a 2008 theatrical release, is based on the story of the very successful MIT students.

The 20 world champions selected for the 2007 Topps Allen & Ginter edition have all excelled in their respective fields. This year’s honorees include boxing champion Joe Frazier, martial arts master Bruce Lee, and soccer star Mia Hamm. Previous world champions featured in the 2006 set include race car driver Danica Patrick and legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden.

The son of a U.S. Army tactical instructor, Aponte graduated valedictorian in 1988 from Ewing High School in New Jersey. That fall he attended MIT where he studied economics. During his senior year, Aponte’s career path took an unexpected turn when he was recruited by a team at MIT that used special mathematical techniques to win at blackjack. Aponte joined the group in 1992 and became one of the team’s most successful players. Through 2000, Aponte and his cohorts enjoyed an incredible run at casinos, walking away with millions.

While card counting is completely legal, casinos in some states can bar suspected counters from playing. By 2000, Aponte had become so well known as a highly skilled card counter that he could no longer play in casinos and his career essentially came to an end. But in 2004 he competed in and won the first ever World Series of Blackjack, and in 2006 he finished third in the Ultimate Blackjack Tour’s Legends of Blackjack.

Aponte rarely plays blackjack in casinos now, but hasn’t turned his back on the game he loves. He co-founded the Blackjack Institute® which offers a comprehensive instructional program, as well as one-on-one private mentoring which emulates the training system the MIT blackjack team used to win millions.

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AusVegas Announces Blackjack with 30-1 Odds

AusVegas Announces Blackjack with 30-1 Odds










(PRWEB) March 21, 2006

For players in the know, Perfect Pairs is a great side bet to the most popular of all casino table games, Blackjack. Now AusVegas is bringing all the fun and excitement of Perfect Pairs to its players. Perfect Pairs is an easy game to play and it can earn a player up to 30-1 per hand when a Perfect Pair is dealt to a box containing the Perfect Pairs bet.

Blackjack players at AusVegas are in for a further treat this month as the casino brings online its latest range of multi hand blackjack games. Players can now take control of multiple boxes in a round of play to increase the thrill of taking a win. The option of Perfect Pairs is also available on each box in a multi hand game. With up to five boxes available to wager on, players can strategise how best to draw cards on each box in order to maximise their chances of a win.

Perfect Pairs is a simple add on to the existing blackjack game. When a player places their usual Blackjack bet they also have the option of placing an additional bet up to $ 25 on the same box as a Perfect Pairs bet. If the initial two cards dealt to a box are a pair and the box contains a Perfect Pairs bet, the player wins. The game then continues as normal with the dealer offering a card to each box.

The odds on perfect Pairs are enticing. For a mixed pair (a pair with each card a different color) the player will receive 5-1, for a colored pair (a pair of the same color but different suit) the odds are 10-1 and ultimately a Perfect Pair (a pair of the same suit) the payout is 30-1. This is a great way to supplement a bankroll while playing Blackjack as well as adding that additional element of excitement.

AusVegas Online Casino places a strong emphasis in providing its players with new and exclusive games. Well known for its exclusive range of slots, AusVegas is now broadening its scope to add more value for their table games players. AusVegas Online Casino is the leader in unique and exciting gaming.

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BuddyPlay Releases first alpha version of multiplayer Blackjack for MSN Messenger.

BuddyPlay Releases first alpha version of multiplayer Blackjack for MSN Messenger.










(PRWEB) August 6, 2004

Macrogaming LTD, the owner and operator of BuddyPlay.com, announced today that it has released an alpha version of its multiplayer Blackjack game for the MSN Messenger. This is the first time that MSN users will be able to play Blackjack with their messenger buddies. The objective of this release is to introduce the game to the early adopter community. The company intends to work closely with its users to improve the product and prepare it for its official lunch later this year.

The company encourages all alpha testers of the blackjack game to report any bugs, feature requests and other issues. It will do its best to act on the feedback in the soonest timeframe available. Throughout the alpha program the company may issue additional releases and fixes to the game.

Users who are not interested in testing the alpha version will be able to register to the company’s mailing list and will be notified upon the release of subsequent versions.

The company wishes all players a joyful Blackjack game!

About BuddyPlay:

WWW.BuddyPlay.com and its associated software is owned and operated by Macrogaming LTD, an innovative developer & publisher of P2P (Peer-to-Peer) multiplayer messenger games. The company is solely focused on development and publishing of games for the instant messaging environment to create the most intriguing P2P gaming experience for its user community.

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Live 24 Hour Blackjack Tournament Every Tuesday at Casino Tropez

Live 24 Hour Blackjack Tournament Every Tuesday at Casino Tropez










(PRWEB) August 2, 2008

Online Casino Tropez is pleased to present a thrilling new live Blackjack tournament which will run every Tuesday. All members of the online casino who play Blackjack will automatically be entered into the live 24 hour tournament. The top twenty players will win $ 50.

Players have the opportunity to track their position throughout the tournament, allowing them to see how close they are to the top of the leader-board, as well as keeping an eye on their competitors!

Casino Tropez offers 6 different Blackjack games to its members. Live Blackjack is one of the games featured where members are dealt cards from the dealer via a live video feed, giving them the ultimate live casino experience directly into their home.

Casino Tropez also offers a progressive Blackjack game, where members’ combined betting contributes to an ever increasing jackpot. One of the main attractions of the progressive games is that one lucky player can walk away with a huge jackpot, which currently stands at over $ 179,000. This progressive jackpot will continue to grow until it is ultimately won.

About Casino Tropez:

Award winning Casino Tropez is an industry leader offering one of the biggest and best online casino Welcome Bonuses available on the net today. Members receive an amazing €3,000 Welcome Bonus! The casino has outstanding Loyalty and VIP programs, generous promotions, free bonus offers and a professional and friendly 24/7 customer support team. Powered by cutting edge Playtech technology, Casino Tropez is a secure, safe and acclaimed online casino. Casino Tropez is exclusively promoted by Euro Partners, the world’s largest e-gaming affiliate program.

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