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Lost in the roar of the Apple iPad launch (and what it could mean for online casinos) was a not-so-small piece of gaming news that is further proof that online casinos have now gone mainstream – SEGA Games Ltd (yes that SEGA Games) has announced the launch of SEGACasino.com and SEGAPoker.com.

Oh behalf of all of us in the online gaming world, we’d like to welcome you to this fun filled and interactive industry. You’re about to embark on a journey that is filled with learning experiences second-to-none and about to meet players who make every day in the online casino industry worthwhile.

Below is the SEGACasino.com and SEGAPoker.com Press Release announcing the launch:

ST. ANNES, England — (PRESS RELEASE) — SEGAGames Limited today announced the launch of the SEGA branded online gaming sites; SEGACasino.com and SEGAPoker.com. Users will now able to win real money playing SEGA branded casino and poker games. SEGACasino will feature a comprehensive suite of gaming products; including Blackjack, Roulette as well as customized SEGA branded Slots and many more. SEGAPoker.com will feature a live multiplayer poker room with head-to-head play with up to 30,000 concurrent players.

SEGAGames Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the SEGA Corporation, today announced the launch of the SEGA branded online gaming sites; SEGACasino.com and SEGAPoker.com. SEGACasino and SEGAPoker will be the initial sites with which SEGA Games Limited will enter the vastly growing industry with more platforms to be released within the following year. Users will now able to win real money playing SEGA branded casino and poker games. SEGACasino will feature a comprehensive suite of gaming products — including such popular games as Blackjack, Roulette as well as customized SEGA branded Slots and many more. Additionally, at SEGAPoker.com, users will find a live multiplayer poker room with head-to-head and tournament play with up to 30,000 concurrent players. Players can now enjoy the SEGA experience at the poker tables and in the casino room. The site prohibits bets from players in the U.S., Japan and other jurisdictions where online gaming is prohibited.

SEGAGames Ltd. is regulated by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission. SEGACasino and SEGAPoker was developed and designed in collaboration with SEGAGames Ltd. and PlayTech. The software showcases a completely new graphic package to match the SEGA brand as well as many of SEGA’s IP including Virtua Fighter(TM), House of the Dead(TM) and Nights(TM).

The Hellboy Video Slot game lets you grab life by the horns and play the big time. Licensed from Dark Horse Comics, this brand new slots game from Microgaming gives you the chance to interact with Prof. Trevor Bruttenholm, Johann Krause, Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman and all the other great characters from the world of Hellboy.

Hellboy Video Slot is a 5 reel, 20 payline, and multiple coin game, with a wild and scatters which triggers a 4 Level Bonus Feature. The game also includes a randomly triggered Supermode Feature with Held Wilds, as well as a 2x and 4x Gamble Feature.

Basic game Information for Hellboy Video Slot

Theme: Hellboy
Player Demographic: Geared towards both genders, all regions and demographics
Player level: Beginner/Experienced/Expert 
Reels: 5
Paylines: 20
Coins per Payline: 10
Max Coins: 200
Progressive: No
Wild Symbol: Yes
Free Spin Trigger Symbol: No
Bonus Trigger Symbol: Yes
Multiplier Symbol: Yes
Scatter Symbol: Yes
Feature: Bonus and Free Spins
Gamble: Yes – 2x & 4x
Free Games: Yes
Unique Slot Type: Left to Right(L-R) paylines, Unordered Scatter

Hellboy Video Slot In-game Screenshots

The Hellboy Video Slot Reels Screen from the brand new online slots game based on the Dark Horse comic.

The Hellboy Video Slot Payout Screen lets you understand your hell'ave big wins at a glance.

 The Original Launch Press Release for Hellboy Video Slot

For immediate release (10 January 2010)

HELL’S BELLS - LOOK WHO’S BACK!

JackpotCity.com Online Casino’s latest video slot features an iconic action hero from the ‘Nineties’

Remember back in the ‘nineties when Mike Mignola’s imaginative comic book creation Hellboy electrified the action hero world, growing into a movie, DVD and comic book phenomenon that still enthralls? 

Well, JackpotCity.com has its own unique take on the best-seller in a new 5 reel, 20 pay-line video slot dubbed simply HELLBOY.

Licensed from Dark Horse Comics, the theme has been faithfully translated into a stunning new slot by replicating the comic book style of presentation, featuring such iconic characters as Prof. Trevor Bruttenholm, Johann Krause, Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman and all the others, led by the stone-fisted and de-horned red demon-for-good himself.

Hellboy is the Wild in this game, helping players to win profitable combinations by substituting for other symbols, whilst his oversized stone fist is the Scatter, more importantly triggering the thoroughly entertaining Underworld Bonus. This is a four-level second screen bonus feature where the player has to avoid blocked tunnels in the search for other team members and reward, encountering weird beasts along the way.

Players who complete all four levels and reach the Chamber of Fire get the added rewards of the Relic of Power.  This exciting subterranean feature can also be triggered in Supermode, a randomly awarded Free Spin bonus of ten spins which carry up to 3 Held Wilds.

For players with any adrenalin left after these thrilling features, there is the Gamble feature where wins can be doubled or quadrupled if the correct card suit or color is predicted.

The betting range on Hellboy suits every pocket, running from 0.01 to 0.25 with a maximum bet of 50.00, which can generate rewards of up to 25 000.00 in the base game, the same on Free Spins and 8 400.00 on bonuses.

This is truly a big game, with big monsters, larger-than-life heroes and plenty of action - try your luck on Hellboy now at JackpotCity.com.

Wind your gaming crank all the way because pop-up-fun just got more profitable with Jack in the Box! Featuring an animated Jack in the Box that jumps into action when you strike it lucky, so much fun has never been this easy. Line-up any of the classic Casino 7’s, Bars or cherries for extra winnings and if you can, wind the Reels all the way so the Jack in the Box can add a Jackpot to your balance! Wind all this and so much more, including: 

3 Reels
1 Payline
AND a 2,400 coin Jackpot!
 
Go to JackpotCity.com Online Casino now to play where fun and games collide with Jack

We’ve had a query from a worried school principle in the US (California to be exact) regarding a High School pupil who was apparently caught gambling online while at school. It must be added at this point that the apparent casino was NOT JackpotCity.com Online Casino, but one of our competitors. The principle however used to be one of our regular US customers before the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) was introduced and deemed it prudent to contact an online casino he knew he could trust. 

Our safety and security department had this to say:

“It is impossible that any US based player could login and open an account at a reputable online casino due to the legal implications of doing business in America. And even if it was possible, the age related safety and security protocols used by all top online casinos would block the player immediately.”

Our underage gambling policy also recommends the following tips for parents, teachers and persons of authority:

• Do not leave your computer unattended when your casino software is running and you are logged in.
• Password-protect your casino programs
• Do not allow persons under 18 to participate in any gambling activity.
• Keep your Casino account number and credit card(s) out of the reach of children.
• Do not save passwords onto your computer. Write them down instead.
• Limit the amount of time your children spend online and make use of software to prevent your children from accessing inappropriate material.

For more information on responsible gambling, please visit the responsible gambling site.

Once again the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) has been put on the backburner by the US Congress according to a recent online casino report. However, predictions are that it will still be debated sometime in 2010.

The reasons for this delay cannot be faulted, because the US Government is busy combating global recession and healthcare issues, but the hope of a regulated online casino industry in the US must once again wait another few months.

Opening Video Clip from the Thunderstruck Online Video Slot

Thunderstruck Video Slot is one of Microgaming’s original online casino games that have stood the test of time. It has truly become one of the greats in online casino mythology and has offered thousands of players the chance to win big. Thunderstruck starts with a 15 second long intro movie that can be skipped before starting the 5 reel, 9 payline Video Slot. Thunderstruck provides players with both Wild and Multiplier symbol options as-well-as a Scatter Symbol, Free Spins and Gamble features to enhance the top end game play.

Basic game Information for Thunderstruck Video Slot

Theme: Mythological
Player Demographic: Intermediate to Advanced
Jackpot Value: 10,000 coins
2nd Highest Pay: 2,000 coins
Reels: 5
Paylines: 9
Max Coins: 1 - 5
Coin Sizes: Various
Progressive: No
Wild Symbol: Yes
Multiplier Symbol: 2x
Scatter Symbol: Yes
Feature: Free Spins with Multiplier (3x)

Thunderstruck Video Slot In-game Screenshots

The Thunderstruck Online Video Slots Screen Offers High End Graphics and Great Game Play!

The Thunderstruck Online Video Slot Payout Screen

The Original Launch Press Release for Thunderstruck Video Slot

No current Press Release Available

It comes as no surprise that Microgaming pioneered the introduction of big win progressives, but did you know that they also have one of the largest online slots progressive networks? Over the next few weeks I’m going to chat to you about all 12 of the individual games within this slots network and will offer a host of background info on each.  So without further ado, here’s…

Major Millions Progressive Video Slot

 Major Millions is a progressive video slot machine with a huge jackpot that regularly reaches well over €400,000. Major Millions was originally introduced as a 3 reel traditional slot machine (which incidentally is also still available) but has now been upgraded to a 5 reel 15 payline progressive video slot with a fixed coin size of 0.20. A maximum amount of 15 coins can be played at any one time.

Basic game Information for Major Millions Progressive Video Slot

Theme: Generic
Player Demographic: All player demographics
Sequel of: Major Millions Reel Slot
Jackpot Value: Progressive
2nd Highest Pay: 8,000 coins
Reels: 5
Paylines: 15
Coins per Payline: 1
Max Coins: 15
Coin Sizes: 0.20 credits
Progressive: Yes
Wild Symbol: Yes
Multiplier Symbol: Yes (x3)
Scatter Symbol: Yes
Feature: No
Gamble: No

Major Millions Progressive Video Slot In-game Screenshots
 

Reels Screen (above)

Payout Screen (below)
 
The Original Launch Press Release for Major Millions Progressive Video Slot

For immediate release (19 March 2004)

A NEW WAY TO WIN MILLIONS

JackpotCity.com Online Casino launches latest 15 payline progressive

If you’re a Major Millions big win progressive fan, the latest version of this hugely popular game will have you polishing your medals and reporting to JackpotCity.com Casino for some serious action!

The three reel format of the Microgaming powered progressive has been extensively upgraded to an exciting five reel video slot platform that offers players 15 paylines for a maximum bet of $3.

Instead of the original game’s three paylines, you’ll have fifteen chances to pull The Big One in Internet gambling that has already created three instant millionaires and hundreds of other significant winners.

The look, digital quality sounds and feel of Major Millions will be familiar, but there’s a bigger thrill factor that includes a x3 wild multiplier to add to the excitement, and players can deposit up to fifteen 20 cent coins for maximum returns when the main target is hit and those five grinning Major logos appear in the right place and change your life.

For those who prefer the original three reel Major Millions, this original version of the game will remain in service.  The new 5 Reel video slot Major Millions will play to the same Jackpot Madness progressive network, giving players the opportunity to choose which game they feel will best show them the way to the big money.

Top American Investment Bank – Goldman Sachs – has predicted that online gambling will eventually be legalised in the United States.

According to a note which was sent to investors the current online poker and online casino market could be worth up to $12 billion. This sum is far too large to be ignored and could have massive implications with regards to Tax Revenue.

The note went on to further state that “Were the market to be legalized, we believe that the size of the revenue opportunity could increase materially… Based on an assumption of 30% penetration of offline poker players and $300 gross gaming revenue (GGR) per player, we estimate that a legal poker market could be worth $3bn.”

This should be good news to US Congressman Barney Frank (D – MA) who has been fighting to overturn the laws imposed on internet gambling by the Bush Administration.

What is your view?

You’re the players and your opinion counts! Do you think the US should legalise online gambling? Please note that although American players are currently not allowed to access the JackpotCity.com online casino software we would very much like to hear your views!

Please leave your comments below:

Our new JackpotCity.com online casino ads have been running throughout Europe for a month or so now. Below is the Casino UK version:

What do you think?

I don’t know if you’ve ever been to Vegas, but I can assure you that it is one town that is built on showmanship. Elvis worked his magic there for years and rumours that Michael Jackson was originally going to stage his comeback in Vegas have now tragically proven to be untrue. But what if it this had not been the case? What would a Michael Jackson extravaganza in Las Vegas have been like? Could it have saved the pop icons life?

Vegas is a town that was perfectly suited to the Michael Jackson legend – its glitzy, over-the-top, highly entertaining and not without a bit of controversy (not unlike the man himself)… It is a town that can take the excesses of stardom and make them seem to be the norm (well normal for a town that basks in the sensory experience that is). In short, it was a town perfect for a Michael Jackson comeback!

Las Vegas - a town made even more famous by the Rat Pack!

Established as a city on March 19, 1911 Las Vegas has grown from strength to strength as a tourist and entertainment Mecca. It has been the home of many music and showbiz legends including Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Dean Martin, Elvis, Cher and (although not in my opinion) Celine Dion. It has made, broken, launched and re-launched so many careers that the name Las Vegas has now become synonymous with more than just gambling and casinos – it is now the home of world entertainment! Or in other words a town made for Michael Jackson…

Michael Jackson was always as smooth as hell!

Michael Joseph Jackson was born August 29, 1958 and made his debut as a performer in 1964 as a member of the Jackson Brothers (they were later renamed the Jackson 5). His successful solo career subsequently resulted in him becoming the King of Pop and arguably the most successful and controversial music figure in the Billboard Hot 100 era.  

Michael Jackson, as the world’s greatest entertainer, never had the chance to fully explore (and utilise) the one town that was made for him! Over the next few weeks we’ll look into the question “What if MJ had played in Vegas?” We’ll see if this change in venues could have saved the life of the reclusive star or even if it could have revived his ailing career…

Coming Soon: Why Michael Jackson chose London over Vegas!