Midweek Meal Deals Up For Grabs

If you have been following the news, you would know that casinos are not in a good way at the moment. The thing is, casinos are part of the entertainment industry and during tough times it is the entertainment sector that is cut off first. I guess that is why a lot of casinos these days are looking to attract more customers and they are exerting more of an effort.

In fact, they are offering more perks to people who come to their premises. Take this casino in Atlantic City:

The Tropicana Casino and Resort is the latest gaming hall to unveil a discounted three-course dinner in its gourmet rooms on weeknights. For $35, plus tax and tip, diners get a salad, an entree and dessert at Wellington’s Steak & Seafood (Wednesdays and Thursdays) or Il Verde Italian restaurant (Sunday through Tuesday).

Most of the entrees are priced at $30 to $34 on the regular menus, the salads go for $10 to $15 and the desserts are $10. So people willing to come to the casinos during the week get a full-course dinner for about the price of a main dish. There are several items to choose from in each course.

“We wanted everyone to enjoy a high-end meal at a reasonable price,” said Al Maiorani Jr., senior vice president of resort operations at the Tropicana, adding the house doesn’t make any money off this deal. “We know how tough the economy is right now.”

The specials also introduce people to the hotel’s gourmet rooms, where it can be hard to get a reservation on a Friday or Saturday night, and to the property as a whole, Maiorani said.

The Tropicana Casino and Resort is not the only casino offering these specials these days. If I were you, I would check out what is on offer in the casinos near your place.

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Posted on November 17, 2008 by plato | Filed Under Atlantic City, Casino, news
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How Secure Are Online Casinos?

Online casinos offer a whole of convenience and fun – perhaps even more than real time casinos in some aspects. That is why a lot of people have turned to online casinos for their gambling pleasures. However, we cannot simply overlook the fact that there might be some security issues when it comes to online casinos. What with all the stories about hackers and scammers out there, it is just prudent to ask questions about how secure online casinos are. But is there really such a big issue or are the online casinos holding their own with respect to security measures?

Truth be told, online casino owners know exactly how risky their business is in terms of security. The kind and volume of information that they receive day in and day out is not to be taken lightly. That is why it has been said that the security measures of online casinos could actually be considered even better than some online banks and stores.

Whatever kind of information that is transmitted TO and FROM the site is encrypted. This is where the strength of their security lies. It used to be that 128-bit SSL encryption was considered the industry standard. Most online casinos today, however, make use of 258-bit SSL encryption. That increase in the number of bits translates to an exponential increase in safety. More so, there are independent entities which examine online casinos in order to ensure that they are as secure as can be. A tip – check for logos of these independent entities, such as VeriSign and Thawte, when visiting online casinos.

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Posted on November 13, 2008 by plato | Filed Under Advice, Casino, Tips
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Find Online Casinos For USA Players

American players have experienced a lot of difficulties due to the various measures that have been laid down on Internet gambling. I know for a fact that sometimes, it can take a long time for an American player to actually find a good casino that will accept his money. For those who are looking for online casinos which accept US players, you can now visit a one-stop shop, so to speak, where you can find out all about the online casinos.

The list has been compiled by PressMyBet, which aims to provide a service to their players who have lost their online casino haunts due to the recent action by Microgaming. If you are not aware, Microgaming recently closed down a lot of its online rooms to American players. In order for these players to quickly and conveniently find a replacement casino, PressMyBet thought to come up with this list.

The emphasis of the list is on RTG casinos but they also include Rival casinos. The good thing about RTG casinos is that they accept players from all the 50 US States. This is actually a better thing as Microgaming only used to accept players from 39 states. Rival casinos also have this added bonus of accepting players from all the states.

More than a list, however, additional information on the online casinos are included. You can find out about deposit methods, sign up bonuses, and other pertinent info that any casino player would want to know.

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Posted on November 10, 2008 by plato | Filed Under Casino, news
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German Players To Enjoy Casino.com

If you are in Germany or you have gambling friends from over there, here is a piece of welcome news for you. Casino.com, a veritable giant in the world of casinos, is entering the even bigger world of German online gambling. Though gambling is not the first word that you associate with Germans, there is a very big market out there. PRWeb has this press release:

Innovative online gaming giant Casino.com (http://de.casino.com/) now opens its doors to the world’s estimated 180 Million German speakers with a new version of its website purely for the German market.
Joining Casino.com now gives ‘Deutsch’ speaking ‘Spieler’ the opportunity to experience playing and winning at one of the fastest growing and most exciting online casinos in the world.

With state-of-the-art technology and exhilarating game-ware, Casino.com turns the concept of online gaming on its head creating an online casino truly dedicated to the player.

Daily cash prizes, weekly promotions and regular big money bonuses as well as a great range of game-specific and Refer-A-Friend offers are now ready to be enjoyed by a whole new member-base, as Casino.com takes a step onto the global stage.

Members can choose the German language version by simply clicking on the German national flag and like their English-speaking counterparts, they can choose from over 150 download games. It’s all there from classic casino table & card games like blackjack, baccarat and roulette to progressive jackpot multi-line multi-spin slots, video poker and arcade games.

I think that this site has a lot of things going for it. The mere fact that they have placed high value on the language interface will certainly attract more of their targeted clientele. Add to that the USD200 welcome bonus and you will have very happy people.

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Posted on November 6, 2008 by plato | Filed Under Casino, news
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The Bond-Casino Link

There is no doubt about it – there is something going on between James Bond and casinos. In many of the Bond movies, no matter who the current James Bond is, there are scenes of the British spy playing at a casino. This fact has given additional support to those who love to gamble. What has happened is that average people who want to emulate the life and style of James Bond tend to frequent casinos more and even spend more.

At least, this is what analysts have declared, especially since the latest installment in the Bond series was released recently. Brian Chan wrote something about this over at Online Casino Sphere:

Casino executives assert movies in the Bond series tend to cause a surge in casino attendance and amounts gambled, as viewers want to emulate the sophisticated style of James Bond. Many Bond movies feature the spy outwitting opponents at various forms of gambling.

So what have the casinos done in order to make the most out of this Bond mania?

Chan further wrote:

Some casinos, such as the Riverboat Casino in Glasgow, feature Bond-themed promotions and events to celebrate the movie’s release. The staff will dress either in tuxedos, or as one of the many Bond girls.

Other casino executives say they expect packed crowds at the roulette and poker tables, as people are drawn to live the fantasy of being James Bond.

I totally understand why the casinos would use Bond themes. Perhaps online casinos will soon do the same. Even without the link between Bond and gambling, the style itself is enough to add excitement to a regular night at the casino, don’t you think?

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Posted on November 3, 2008 by plato | Filed Under Casino, Culture, Europe, news
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