poker 27 » online gambling http://poker27.com Tue, 08 May 2012 06:40:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 PokerStars is Now Licensed in Malta http://poker27.com/index.php/2012/02/25/pokerstars-is-now-licensed-in-malta/ http://poker27.com/index.php/2012/02/25/pokerstars-is-now-licensed-in-malta/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 03:18:08 +0000 admin http://poker27.com/?p=315 PokerStars is Now Licensed in Malta
PokerStars has been granted an online gaming license in the Malta online gambling jurisdiction. The online poker site has now been licensed in seven online gambling jurisdictions, including Malta, the Isle of Man, Italy, Belgium, France, Estonia, and Denmark. PokerStars hopes to be granted an online gambling license in Spain too. Obtaining an online gaming license is an arduous task. It requires significant resources and a willingness to allow detailed scrutiny of company practices and procedures that examine an applicants credentials in important areas like integrity, security and attitudes to responsible gaming, said Eric Hollreiser, the Head of Corporate Communications at PokerStars. He further commented that the online poker company is happy to be put through this scrutiny in order to be granted online poker licenses in the various online gambling jurisdictions in which they wish to offer their well established and popular online poker site. Hollreiser spoke about the benefits to players and the uniqueness of being licensed in so many online gambling jurisdictions, saying: Were happy to submit to this, though, when theres a clear benefit to players, the industry or our company. In particular, as far as our players are concerned, we believe that each new license we obtain underscores the reasons why they should feel comfortable playing with us. We dont know of any company in our industry that has been licensed by as many jurisdictions as PokerStars. The most recent of these online gaming licenses was granted to PokerStars by the Belgian Gaming Commission. The announcement followed soon after the Belgian government declared that they had plans to block any unlicensed online gambling operators in their country. We are delighted that with the great efforts and cooperation of the Gaming Board we have been able to become fully regulated in the Belgium market, said Jean Christophe Choffray. Choffray is the Head of Online Gaming at the parent company of PokerStars, Circus Groupe. Related Posts Play the Nation at Sky Poker Sky Poker 5th Birthday Bonuses Poker Player Wins $175k Bad Beat Jackpot Relatively Unknown Player Wins WSOP Circuit in Oklahoma PokerStars and John Duthie Part Ways Share on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace…

]]> http://poker27.com/index.php/2012/02/25/pokerstars-is-now-licensed-in-malta/feed/ 0 The Plus Side of Gambling and Casinos http://poker27.com/index.php/2011/04/12/the-plus-side-of-gambling-and-casinos/ http://poker27.com/index.php/2011/04/12/the-plus-side-of-gambling-and-casinos/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:48:19 +0000 admin http://poker27.com/?p=201 Some individuals are embarrassed over the fact that theyre gamblers. People gamble for various reasons and some are more addicted than others. Some gamble just for fun, while others do so as a way to forget their problems. There are those who play casually, as well as those who seriously play for money.

Fortunately, not everything about offline or online gambling is bad. There are plenty of benefits that gambling can provide. Not only can it make lucky winners wealthy, it can also provide employment opportunities. Offline gambling can produce casinos, race tracks and bingo halls, none of which can run without employees!

Online casinos and gambling provides money making opportunities as well. Everyday there are more and more online gambling websites popping up. As they become popular and grow, online casino owners can earn a lot of money. The more money they have, the more money they can afford to give out as prizes! There will always be a need for chat hosts, developers, programmers, etc, so there are employment opportunities for these professionals as well, proving once again that gambling is a money maker all around!

Just as long as everyone practises good money management, gambling can be highly entertaining as well. Besides the opportunities to win money, the fun and excitement involved is another benefit of gambling. Self discipline is important, however, and gamblers need to learn how to enjoy themselves without betting more than they can afford.

As long as gambling is done in moderation, it can bring a great deal of entertainment for everyone involved. Responsible gambling is fun gambling, and the more that people realise this, the more entertainment everyone can have! Whether online or offline casinos, casual and serious gamblers alike can have all the fun in the world, just as long as they practise self control.

]]> http://poker27.com/index.php/2011/04/12/the-plus-side-of-gambling-and-casinos/feed/ 0 Finding And Using A Casino Bonus http://poker27.com/index.php/2010/06/27/finding-and-using-a-casino-bonus/ http://poker27.com/index.php/2010/06/27/finding-and-using-a-casino-bonus/#comments Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:21:06 +0000 admin http://poker27.com/?p=126 If you are looking for a casino bonus, you need to take some tips on how to find one as well as the different ways that you can use one. There are many casino bonuses available when you are planning to play at an online casino. You should use these bonuses to the best of your advantage as they give you more money to wager with when you are betting at an online casino.

However, you are going to want to do as much research as you can so that you can get the best casino bonus. This means the most amount of money that you can get from the online casino in way of a casino bonus that is deposited into your account. You should look to websites that list the bonuses that are available for the different casinos online as well as how they can be used. Do not just look at the amount of money that you can get, but also look at how you can use the casino bonus as this is very important.

In some cases, you may only be able to use the casino bonus for a special game. If you do not plan on playing that game when you are online gambling, the bonus will not be of any use to you. In order to make the most of the bonus and use it properly, you need to make sure that it is not only giving you extra money for your account, but that you can use it as you see fit when you are gambling. If you are committed to a certain online gambling game, then you want to be certain that the casino bonus fits that game.

In addition, you also want to look at the rules that apply to the casino bonus that you plan on using as well. In some cases, the bonus may only be good for a short period of time. This is often the case when you get a free bonus where you do not have to put forth any money. You need to realize that when you obtain a casino bonus, the money is there for wagering. Although it may be deposited into your account, you cannot just withdraw it without wagering at the casino. The casinos will offer a casino bonus in the hopes that you will enjoy playing at their online casino and continue to do so. The people who make the most out of a casino bonus are those who enjoy the variety of gambling that is offered at these casinos and play often. The more you continue to play, the more you can expect to receive by way of a casino bonus.

Not all of the bonuses are for new players, although a great deal of them are used for that purpose. In many cases, you can find a casino bonus that is for a player who is already on a certain site. Online casinos like to keep their patrons happy by offering them bonuses now and then to keep them playing. You can discover some hidden bonuses when you take a look at sites that list the casino bonus offers that are being offered. If you continue to take a look at these sites, you will see that the bonuses change and that new bonuses are being offered all the time. Therefore, in order to find the best casino bonus, you should continue to visit sites that will list them for you so that you can continue to take advantage of them to play your favorite games while at the same time enjoy your gambling at online casinos.

]]> http://poker27.com/index.php/2010/06/27/finding-and-using-a-casino-bonus/feed/ 0 Do you want to be a Pro? http://poker27.com/index.php/2010/01/31/do-you-want-to-be-a-pro/ http://poker27.com/index.php/2010/01/31/do-you-want-to-be-a-pro/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:36:57 +0000 admin http://poker27.com/index.php/2010/01/31/do-you-want-to-be-a-pro/ Casino online has become widespread not just in the states but as well as around the world, and many have earned a lot of money at a young age due to a simple know-how on how to play different casino games . But for those who wants to start but is still a newbie when it comes to gambling online, then there’s always the online gambling help that you have to read first before you jump start you’re playing career. There are also some things that players ought to do first. First of course it to have your computer system and to put strong security softwares that would prevent adware, malware, viruses, that could enter your computer and hack your passwords and important identity. Next would be to first try out some free online gaming sites that are trusted because having it free doesn’t always mean good. Those free gaming sites could give you a whole lot of headaches if you haven’t read about them first. Another is to try or at least be a master in that free gaming site so that when you invest your money on something real, you won’t regret it because you have already played it.

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Full Tilt Poker has just announced that it will be offering its players the chance to win a slice of Phil Iveys prize money in the World Series of Poker Main Event
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TitanPoker.com launches $50
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TitanPoker.com has launched a $50
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French online gambling market worth 1.7 billion by 2015
A new 130-page report has been released by Media & Entertainment Consulting Network (MECN) and the law firm Ulys looking into the liberalization of the French online gambling market in 2010. One of the main findings in the report is that predicted revenues from online gambling in France could reach 1.7 billion by 2015.read more

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Hellmuth To Host Charity Poker Tournament
Charity poker event hosted by Phil Hellmuth will take place at an Arizona casino in November.

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