Games based on people’s favourite TV shows or film characters have always been a hit when played at online casinos, even comic book heroes and game shows have made an appearance!

That’s why a new deal has been struck between Freemantle media and MGM, resulting in even more great themed online casino games based on everyone’s favourite films are about to be launched!

New game offerings will include MGM movies such as: Fame, Stargate, Robocop, a fistful of dollars and the good the bad and the ugly. Freemantle media gaming and MGM interactive will together be designing the games for non US players.

Freemantle Media’s head of ventures, Paul Kanareck, said that the company wants to become a leading publisher of branded games. Freemantle has been growing their presence in the gaming market by acquiring a minority stake in Ludia (an interactive games developer) and that they’d now like to take a further step into online gambling.

Freemantle media already operate successful online casino games based on hit TV shows The price is right and the X factor. They have also just launched their first interactive immersive downloadable game based on American Idol. The company is set to launch a further game based on Baywatch in late 2009.

Further developments in the pipeline for the company include iPhone applications in addition to PC and console games.

Die meisten Menschen haben irgendwann schon einmal im Internet Waren eingekauft oder eine kostenpflichtige Dienstleistung in Anspruch genommen. Allerdings gibt es jedes Jahr zahllose Meldungen über Betrugsfälle im Internet. Daher sind viele Menschen besorgt über die Sicherheit von online Bezahlung in Internetshops. Doch jetzt gibt es einen neuen, sicheren Bezahlservice im Internet, Ukash. Im Gegensatz zu den meisten anderen Wegen der Bezahlung müssen Sie bei Ukash keinerlei private Information, wie Ihre Kontonummer oder Kreditkartennummer preisgeben.

Alles was Sie brauchen ist ein Ukush-Gutschein, auch Voucher genannt. Diesen erhalten Sie in vielen Geschäften, per SMS oder per Banküberweisung. Somit haben Sie Ihr Bargeld sicher in Onlinebargeld umgewandelt. Dieses Onlinegeld können Sie genauso verwenden, wie Sie normales Geld verwenden würden. Alle Händler, und es werden täglich mehr, und die nächsten Verkaufsstellen von Ukash finden Sie auf der offiziellen Ukash Homepage.

Ukash wird mittlerweile in vielen europäischen Ländern sowie Südafrika angeboten. Wenn Sie online im Ausland einkaufen wollen, profitieren Sie doppelt von Ukash. Sie können sicher einkaufen und einfach in der Landeswährung zahlen. Ukash ist das perfekte Zahlungsmittel für Ihre Einkäufe im Internet. Die Sicherheit von Ukash wurde auch offiziell bestätigt. Ukash ist eine Dienstleistung der Smart Voucher Ltd. besitzt die offizielle E-Money-Lizenz und wird von der britischen Finanzaufsicht kontrolliert.

888.com the online casinos operator has decided to tighten its security, adding more procedures to it’s sign up process in an effort to prevent problems like, underage participation and problem gambling.

888.com have reportedly enlisted the help of British online security company 192Business, who will help with identification verifications, and safety protocols.

It has also been suggested by some industry insiders that 888.com’s decision to make the sites accessibility more restricted, was in order to help a potential move into the US market, should the laws change.

When questioned on this matter Eran Gonen, the vice-president of 888.com, said “The verification process was an important step for the company’s expansion into new markets.”

192Business will be used at the sign up stage when new accounts are created denying access, to those it deems to be a threat or inappropriate users of the site.

PartyGaming and PKR.com are among other European online gambling operators that already use the service provided by 192Business.

Ruth Tanami, 888 casino’s Director of Responsible Gambling, said, ““Player verification enables us to go into new markets safely and responsibly. It… maintains our commitment to being a socially responsible operator by preventing underage players accessing our gaming sites.”

We’ve mentioned before that one of the biggest trends in the industry, which is expected to completely revolutionize the way people think about online gambling, is the offering of live dealers at online casino sites. Well this is definitely true because there is no real substitute to having a human dealer physically deal you into a game and allow you to watch the real action live as you play.

One of the biggest online casino operators to offer this service is Gala Casino. The casino also offers a number of casino games that you would see at most online casino sites, but additionally they have a live dealer section where they offer such games as blackjack and roulette. That way you can actually watch the wheel spin as you place your bets on the number you think will hit. You can also get dealt actual cards at the blackjack table and watch the dealer shuffle them up in between hands.

This new addition of having these dealers lends credibility to the game and gives people a chance to have a experience not unlike one would have in a Las Vegas casino. The possibilities of this new industry feature are pretty much endless, which is why many people are interested to see how it evolves.

It is also possible to communicate with these dealers, by chatting during the game and they will respond. This feature lets you know that the action is live.

Let us know what you think about live dealers at online casinos with a post. If we like what we hear, we’ll post it for everyone to see.

Several of the best UK online casinos will be hoping to pick up awards at this years 2008 egaming awards.

The event takes place this month and several UK casino operators will be hoping to pick up awards at the ceremony. The awards will be held on the 19th September at the Grosvenor Hotel on Park Lane and promises to be a lavish event. All the major online gaming sites will be in attendance and hoping to pick any of the numerous category awards. The nominees for the best online casino operator are:

888 – 888 casino is part of the, 888 holding casino group which is one of the largest online gaming brands on the internet. 888 have also been nominated 5 other awards.

Party Gaming – Party gaming is a relatively newcomer to the online casino industry but has instantly found success. The site is fun easy to use and has therefore attracted thousands of visitors.

Ladbrokes – Ladbrokes is arguably the most trusted and respected gaming company in the UK. Their online casino site reflects this reputation with high quality games, software and jackpots.

Betfair- Betfair are one of the newest and most innovative online gaming sites offering great games, promotions and offers.

The award will be keenly contested by all candidates desperate to be named the best in the UK Casinos industry.

Mobile phone network provider Vodafone have signed a deal with online casino operator Wild Jack Casino, to provide mobile casino games for Vodafone customers. Mobile casino gaming is still a relativity new concept with only a few major online casino’s offering the service. Vodafone are one of the biggest phone network operators in the UK with approximately 260 million customers around the world. They are the second largest mobile tele-com business in the world.

The deal would allow Vodafone customer access to Wild Jack Casino games, such as Roulette, Video Poker, and Blackjack. Wild Jack casino are one of the internet’s leading online casino’s offering a huge range of games, promotions and features.

Users who download the casino will be entitled to a 100 % match up on first deposits of up to $100. Loyalty points are also available which can earn users free cash prizes. The prizes at the mobile casino are just as good as those at the online casino and with decent graphics, WJMC will most definitely continue its growth.

Wild Jack also offer a poker online poker service for users.

The long awaited decision on the Pittsburgh casino construction saga has finally been. The project will go ahead after the states gaming commission ruled the change over in finances were legitimate. Don Barden originally funded the project, however after a few months of the construction beginning stated that he would not be able to afford to continue funding the project. Neil Bluhm is rescuing the project and the billionaire is reportedly extremely happy with the decision.

“We’re getting ready to start wiring money tomorrow and we should be under construction by Monday” said Bluhm.

Seven out of seven gaming board experts voted in favor of the casino and construction is to begin again once again.

Pittsburgh now has several large casino complex and this new project will only improve the cities attractions.