Online Casino Gambling

Several American states are engaged in a battle with the United States Federal Government over online gambling. The states declare it is their right to implement an intra-state online gambling system. On the other hand, the United States Department of Justice (DoJ) counters that intra-state gambling is illegal under federal law. Recently New Jersey Senator Raymond J. Lesniak wrote a letter to the U.S. Attorney General detailing why the DoJ position is incorrect.

UIGEA Permits Intra-state Gambling

The letter discusses that the State of New Jersey should not be hindered from exercising its rights within the state constitution as well as under Federal law the Senator defends the state’s stance by citing the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) that permits intra-state online gambling.

The specific passage from the law is, “The term ‘unlawful Internet gambling’ does not include placing, receiving, or otherwise transmitting a bet or wager where…the bet or wager is initiated and received or otherwise made exclusively within a single State.”

No Violation of the UIGEA

Lesniak further indicated that the intermediate routing of Internet network traffic between states also does not violate the provisions of the UIGEA or Wire Act. Specifically, the UIGEA states that intermediate routing has no effect on the original location of the bet. Also, the Wire Act targeted criminal enterprises utilizing forms of telecommunication to conduct illegal sports betting. However, this act was not intended for intra-state online gambling.

Original Letters against Online Gambling

The letter was written as a response to those written to the Attorney General by Senators Harry Reid and Jon Kyl demanding the DoJ crackdown on the passage of intra-state online gambling laws. Lesniak completely contradicted the claim presented by the other two Senators that intra-state online gaming was illegal. The Senator further specified that if the view held by the two opposing Senators was accepted, the DoJ would be required to prosecute the Nevada Gaming Board.

State-level Legalizations

The Nevada Gambling Board recently approved sports betting via mobile Internet within the States of Nevada. Also, other forms of online gambling were approved in the state such as casino games, sports betting and poker. Lesniak further emphasized that 37 other states including New Jersey should then be prosecuted for offering online wagering on horse races which has been available for many years.

Senator Lesniak provides several valid points that counter the DoJ’s stance on online gambling. Perhaps the organization will re-evaluate the many points Senator Lesniak has presented and allow willing states to implement an online gambling system.

Harvard University recently released a new study on problem gambling. Championing the report was Howard J. Shaffer and Ryan Martin, two well-known experts on the subject. The study is entitled, “Disordered Gambling: Etiology, Trajectory and Clinical Considerations” and was featured in the Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. The conclusions indicated that problem gambling has dropped and that online gambling does not breed problem gambling.

There has been a tremendous growth in land-based gambling over the past 35 years. However, problem gambling has decreased from 0.7% to 0.6%. Therefore, this proves that for the majority of Americans, this is an enjoyable but controllable activity. In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Shaffer detailed the negative implications propagated by anti-online gambling politicians, support groups and organizations.

He said that players gambling online have gone from more to less in a matter of weeks. This is an attribute that could have never been predicted. Therefore, the extent of online gambling has proven to be moderate at best.

Shaffer went on to reveal that only 1 percent of the overall global gambling population had participated in online gaming. Furthermore, there was no evidence to support that exposure to online gambling increase the risk in a player becoming addicted. Also, 75 percent of the 0.6 percent problem gamblers have other issues beyond gambling that contribute to their online addiction. The crucial aspect is that the other addictions came prior to the gambling addiction.

The breakdown is as follows:

• 75 percent had drinking issues
• 38 percent had drug disorders
• 60 percent had a dependence on smoking

This recent research adds to the widespread knowledge at Harvard on the subject of problem gambling. The researchers have a two-fold goal of accumulating additional knowledge about problem gambling: enabling improved diagnostic regimes and reaching a balanced view on problem gambling.

Shaffer and Martin’s work is not isolated as they have built on the results of other researchers in the problem gambling field. There are actually several researchers that have been sponsored by major online gambling organizations. Also, there are studies assigned by regulatory bodies such as the U.K. Gambling Commission which have found similar results.

In summary, although problem gambling is a disability that could result in tragic concerns, it is not a major threat to the majority of players. This and many other studies validate the claim that online gambling is not a problem for most online players.

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The Easy Way

The process is inconvenient for the player and online gaming site. Luckily, PlayerVerify.com has been able to ease the verification process for both parties. PlayerVerify is an online background service provider that utilizes hub and secure technology to perform the interaction between the casino and player via an electronic means.

Matching Information

A representative from PlayerVerify recently explained how the system works so quickly and effectively. The process essentially involves matching the information provided by the player with the information on their driver’s license, passport or other form of physical identification. PlayerVerify has created a system that allows players to upload these hard forms of identification.

The Access Code

When players apply for an account at an online casino, they send an access code which allows the casino to confirm the uploaded documentation. This method allows for players and casinos to be confident that personal information remains private and secure. Another advantage of the system is that players can upload all documents to a single portal so information scattering does not occur.

Maintaining Security

The primary focus of the company is to maintain a high level of security. Therefore, the information uploaded can only be accessed by casinos when they provide the correct code. Also, the accounts that players hold at PlayerVerify come with a variety of features including the ability to see in real-time which casinos are viewing their documents and whether their account is approved.

Other Features

Also, players will be able to acquire a list of which sites viewed their verification documentation and the date when it was viewed. Additionally, players have the ability to lock specific documents once approved thus denying casinos from viewing them following the process.

The PlayerVerify system has added an entirely new level of security to the online casino industry. Once the word is out that the system is highly effective, PlayerVerify is going to explode with new customers.

Casino Tropez is well-known for their promotions relating to major sporting events. In early 2011, the casino celebrated the Champions League and Wimbledon events with generous bonuses for their players. With the Tour de France approaching, Casino Tropez has again decided to give back to its players. These large rewards were in the form of 30 percent unlimited casino matching bonuses.

Unlimited Matching Bonus

From July 22^nd to the 24^th, 2011, Casino Tropez matched every deposit at 30 percent. For those that participated, there were wagering requirements which varied based on VIP status. VIP club members were required to wager their bus and deposit times 25. VIP Bronze players were asked to bet their bonus and deposit 25 times. All other VIP accounts were required to wager their bonus and deposit 15 times.

Elite Challenge Online Slots Tournament

Another weekend bonus in honor of the event was the $8,000 Slots Elite Challenge Tournament which ended on July 24^th. All winners in the competition were required to contact customer support on the 25^th to collect their prizes. The object of the match was to wager on Playtech-brand slots and be the highest on the leaderboard. The top prize was $2,000 with 52 finishers sharing the entire pot.

However, the prizes distributed were treated as bonuses and therefore were subject to wagering requirements. VIP Club members were required to wager their winnings 30 times. All other VIP members were asked to wager their winnings 20 times.

Online Slot Game Availability

Casino Tropez is an excellent casino due to the many Playtech slots available based on sports themes. For instance, Golden Games is a popular Olympic-themed online slot game which features many cycling events. Players who hit five gold medal icons on a single reel will win 10,000 coins. Also, the bonus feature grants 20 free spins at double the payout.

Another popular sports game is Golden Tour golf. The bonus game is extremely exciting because the player is given the option of selecting the golf club the digital golfer should use for each situation and is awarded a bonus once the golfer makes his shot.

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Lucky Fishing Online Slot Game

The first game listed is Lucky Fishing which is a fishing-themed online slot game with a comic touch. The symbols in the game are comically crafted with many amusing animations. The wild symbol is represented by the wide-eyed crab which wipers the sweat from its brow when it escapes the frying pan.  The animation for the tropical fish is it evades the hook and vanishes. The most attractive features in the game are the Big Catch bonus and the 10,000 coin jackpot payout.

Lucky Number Online Video Slot Game

The second hot game at the casino is entitled, “Lucky Number” which is a retro-themed video slot. The wild symbol is triple sevens with a single seven being the bonus symbol and the bells are the free spins. Other thematic symbols include various types of fruit from the classic slot games. Additionally the high value card icons offer colorful backgrounds.

The best feature of the game is the Mystery Blocks bonus game which displays nine blocks in a matrix that are jumbled and the player must select the highest valued blocks. This game has excellent payouts.

Shia Safavids Treasure Online Slot Game

Shia Safavids Treasure is an online slot game with an Arabian Nights theme. The scatter symbol is represented by Aladdin’s magic lamp which grants players up to 20 free spins. The bonus is symbol is the camel which triggers the bonus game. In the game, players are required to select three pots of gold. The treasure chest represents the wild symbol. Other characters in the game include a veiled dancer, Oriental moccasins and the peacock.

Reel Gangsters Online Slot Game

The last game on the host list is Reel Gangsters online slot game. The wild symbol in the game is of a gun with the newspaper representing the scatter symbol and the safe is the bonus icon. Other characters include gangsters, police officers and a svelte gangster’s mole. The bonus game replicates a bank heist.

Each of these games has become extremely popular in the recent months due to their payouts, graphics, themes and fun factor. With the release of this list it is likely more players will be trying their luck at the four aforementioned games.

In June 2011, Roxy Palace release Gold Factory online slot game. Since its release, the game has proven to one of the luckiest slot games at the casino with players winning over 60,000 Euros. The largest win was July 5^th when a single player took home 25,756 Euros. This was the biggest jackpot on any game at Roxy Palace in the last 30 days. Two other large win occurred shortly after released with one player winning 14,450 Euros and another winning 20,091 Euros.

Gold Factory Features

The primary reason for the large payouts in the first month is the game features 50 paylines which indicates that winning combinations on the reels will fall more frequently. Also, some symbols award large payouts.

Boiler Room Bonus

The secret to success in the game is triggering the bonus round entitled, “Boiler Room Bonus.” The game transports players to the gold factory when they must select four hoppers. Liquid gold then flows from the hoppers granting bonus credits. The hoppers also have the ability to release tokens for two additional levels. In one of the levels, players can win between 10 and 35 free spins at double the payout. In the second level players go to the Reactor Room to win additional credits.

Other Winners

Also in the last month, one player won 10,551 Euros on The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring online slot game. This branded-game is popular due to the thematic content and audio visuals. Another large win was 14,640 Euros on the slot game Bearly Fishing which is a comical cartoon-themed online slot game featuring the one and only Yogi Bear. The bears go fishing while on a picnic.

Information about Roxy Palace Online Casino

Roxy Palace features many currencies to allow players to participate in their favorite games with the currency of choice. With Euros and United States Dollars the most popular type of currency, there have also recently been large payouts in the dollar recently. One player won $15,866 when wagering on Reel Gems. This game is popular because there are 243 ways to win and it features the Respins function which allows players to spin a single reel while holding the others in place.

With the number of winners at Gold Factory in such a short period of time, the game has exploded with participants who are all attempting to hit that big jackpot. Powered by Microgaming, Roxy Palace features the eCOGRA seal to ensure you are participating in fair games.