The idea behind the software is to protect children from gambling using their parent’s accounts online. The free software combats this by using a web filter to completely block online gambling and enables adults to regulate the specific days and times their children can access the web.

Currently, BetStopper is only available in a town in Canada. It is being trialed there due to their child online gambling problems, it has been reported that rates for children gambling online are actually higher than adults. If the trial in Nova Scotia proves to be a success, the UK could adopt the software.

CEO of internetsaftey.com, Forrest Collier commented, “In ten years of specializing in helping parents shield their children from the unsavory side of the Internet, this is the first time we have been asked to create a project specifically to address underage gambling”.

The launch of this software means that a major debating issue about child safety has ended. This gives pro online gaming lobbyists the opportunity to follow through on plans to help change the law in multiple countries, including the USA.

Obviuosly my first stop was Google and  the search for UK Online Casinos,  not finding any casino names that jumped out at me, i tried the casino portal Online Casino Alerts.

Turns out they do reviews on casino sites and give you all the promotional info you need. Then i saw it Paddy Power Casino.

Now i’ve been placing bets at Paddy Power for a good year or so now and have never had any problems so i thought their casinos got to be worth a try.

No surprise i wasn’t disappointed, the  sites great. Really easy to get around and the best thing about it is they have this great Champions League Promotion.

No not tickets to the game in Rome. Better.

I know what could be better! How about a 52″ flat screen with surround sound, free booze and food, a free £1,000 bet and your own personal waitress for the game.

Personally i’d rather the in-home entertainment centre, at leat you’ve got it for every game after.

So get over to Paddy Power Casino, but please don’t win my Champions League Prize!

Several sites are now offer a live stream of a dealer dealing cards for players to watch. This new feature is being increasingly introduced to numerous online casino and poker sites. The feature aims to improve trust relations with players and increase the real time atmosphere in online gambling sites.

Michele Guarino, CEO of 1 Gaming said, “We believe that live dealer-dealt online casinos are a natural progression from traditional RNG (Random number Generator) casinos, as technological developments and improvement of consumer broadband speeds new enable high quality live video streaming,” “This sector will undoubtedly explode in the months and years to come as no other current online casino gaming technology can offer a more reliable, exciting and genuine experience.”

Will it soon be possible to watch other players online as well? The limits on live stream casino and poker playing are endless. Soon you could be creating a virtual character, watching a live dealer or just casually strolling through a virtual casino in Vegas! The internet is constantly providing new platforms for gamers to experience and I’m sure it won’t end with live casino dealers.

Total operating income was up 36% to $69 million, up from £51 million in the second quarter of 2007. Net gaming revenues were also up, by an equally impressive 33% to $67 million, from $50 million in the second quarter of 2007.

Most of the revenue gains were attributed to the online casino division of the gaming group, which saw net gaming revenue rise 27% to $35million. However the same stats for bingo and other games saw a huge 376% rise to $12 million. 888.com’s poker arm, Pacific Poker, saw relatively poor results, with a 10% fall in revenues from the first quater blamed on players watching the Euro 2008 football championships, resulting in net gaming revenues of $20 million.

Gigi Levy, 888 chief executive, commented: “We are delighted with our Q2 2008 results, especially given that we achieved sequential quarterly growth during a period which is typically seasonally quiet and throughout the Euro 2008 championship. Our various strategic initiatives are progressing well, and given the good start to the third quarter and our clear business strategy, we are confident of delivering future growth during 2008.”

Despite relatively negative forecasts from the world of online gaming, uk online casinos have so far weathered the credit crunch, and continue to post positive results. Some have suggested the industry may be resecssion-proof, as more people look to find entertainment from home, with some big players choosing to play casino games online rather than at a real casino.

Martin Higginson, Chairman and Chief Executive for NetPlay TV, said, “This is yet another step for NetPlay TV to accelerate our growing player base and reach yet more viewers. We are looking forward to a long and fruitful partnership with Freesat.”

Roulette is one of the most popular casino games. Since its invention in the 18th century Roulette is one of the most traditional casino games available to play. Tables can be found in every casino, most high street bookies and on every online casino site. The simplicity of the game is part of its attraction with the outcome determined solely by luck. Roulette has now grown into online sites allowing users to bet online with the aim of winning money. Money is exchanged for chips and these are then placed on any of the 36 numbers on the board. 18 of these numbers are red and the other 18 are black.

Players can also bet on each third of the roulette table, specific lines, odd or even numbers and various other combinations. Once the chips are placed on the board, the roulette wheel with 36 numbers is spun which contains a metal ball. Once the wheel stops spinning the metal ball will land on a specific number.

If you placed a bet on this number you will win 36X the amount you bet on the number. For example if you bet a £1.00 chip only on number 11 and the ball fell on number 11 you would win £36.00. You can also place chips over two or four numbers, for example 12 and 11. This is done by placing the chip over both (or all four) numbers on the roulette board. If the metal ball lands on number 12 and you placed a 20p chip on covering both 11 and 12 you would win £1.80 (18/1) All the other bets on numbers will be lost. Many Roulette players spread their bets across the table so they cover as many numbers as possible and minimize their losses.

Roulette is great fun but can be extremely addictive, so make sure you know your limit and don’t throw money away.

32 red,  Littlewoods and Intercasino all provide users with decent download software, worthwhile promotions and great jackpots. Many sites rely to heavily on advertising their promotions and lack any consistency. Yes, value factors such as, sign up bonuses are important for players but sites need more than that to get customers visiting again.

One thing in common with the big casino sites, is that they have a decent basic website which looks good and can be used easily by players. Once this is setup, value promotions can be used to compete with other in the market. Proving a wide variety of games also will help the popularity of an online casino site. Customers now want to be able the play poker, casino and Bingo at ones site and this is where sites such as paddypower.com and Betfred.com have been successful. One dimensional casinos only offer a few themed games a no alternative products to use.

Which casino sites do you use and what are your reasons for choosing them? Leave a comment!

The Gibraltar-based group released a trading update for the whole of its operations today, and said the improved total gaming revenues were mainly thanks to the concentration on its core product, the online casino site.

Since the sale of Bet Direct, the online bookmaking division of 32Red, and mobile, bingo and language product launches, the online casino company said it had benefited from an improved focus and more potential of future growth.

The total gaming revenues had increased from £5.2m to £6.6m this year for the same first six-month period, with the UK online casino site making up £6m of that, up from £4.6 in 2007. The was also a significant rise in the yield per online casino player, from £426 last year to £491, a rise of 15.2%.

32Red chief executive Ed Ware said of the positive news: “Our distinctive and distinguished brand continues to stand out and we intend to further expand our UK profile. We have also successfully launched a mobile phone gaming service, an integrated bingo offering and a French language casino during the first half of the year. While it is too early to assess the full potential of these new platforms, early signs are encouraging.”

But you are not the only, this is something you must remember. In fact their are more people losing than winning, more people going home emptied handed, more people feeling the same way you do. The best way to make sure you don’t get caught throwing your money away is to set yourself a limit before you gamble. Go into a casino with $100 and don’t spend over that. Even if means following a friend around for hours, after you have lost all your money.

Gambling is about knowing your limits. Enjoy a spin on the roulette or a few rounds of poker, and if you win, enjoy the winnings. Don’t think that winning on your first spin on roulette is an omen for you to be “good at the game”. You can’t be good at roulette. There’s no skill involved just luck. If your a skilled poker player thats different, as poker’s a game which if played correctly, with patience and maturity can win you money.

If you think you have a gambling addiction visit sites such as:

NCP Gambling

Gamcare

Even the customer service attendants are animated, and will be available to assist players looking to use the games in the 3D Games Hall.

Martin Smith, the Pit Boss at WinADay.com said: “Our 3D casino environment, our animated customer service attendants, new games – these are all big steps for us! We’ve been testing with our free games for several months now, preparing for the launch of our real-money slot machines and now we’re ready to celebrate!”

Whilst most slot machine and fruity machine regulars seems to stay loyal to the games they know, simply because they know what to expect and how to play, there will be plenty who will look to try something new. The welcome bonus (100% cash match up to $250) is sure to entice a few new players to the online casino too.

A regular Slotland.com player trying the new slot machine commented: “It’s different, that’s for sure! When you enter that casino lobby, and the attendant greets you by name, that’s more like walking in to a real casino than just logging on to a website!”

All the games at the WinADay online casino are based on no-download instant play games, with advanced animations, crisp visuals along with top-of-the-range audio. The new games are all included in the WinADay’s progressive jackpot, which should read hundreds of thousands if the new online casino gets as big as Slotland!