Phishing Fraudsters
Online casino players, like other internet users spend time online and are subject to hacking and phishing attacks. An internet security company, Symantec, has warned internet players about a series of phishing attacks that are taking place. Most of the players that have been the target of the attacks are playing at casinos operated out of Antigua and the Dutch Antilles.
Casino Tabs
Casino Tabs is a leading online casino database. This online site provides a wealth of information for the player and is available in English, French and Spanish. There are more than one hundred casinos provided in the database and there is information on their operations, money management and whether or not they allow U.S. players. The site has a new streamlined look that makes it easier to use for the player.
Antigua is Still Hoping
The small Caribbean island of Antigua is still hoping to make the United Kingdom’s White List. Inclusion on the White List is a prerequisite to advertising for the jurisdiction’s licensed gambling companies. If a jurisdiction’s gambling companies cannot advertise, they cannot compete with the ones that do so it is important for them to be able to advertise.
Malta Gaming Summit
The Global Interactive Gaming Summit for Executives (GIGSE) is scheduled for May 20 – 25th in Malta. This will be the tenth year of the conference and the first time ever that it is being held in Malta. It will also be the first time that the event will be by invitation only.
PlayCherry
PlayCherry.com is the new online casino from one of Sweden’s oldest and most respected gaming companies. This is the first time that the Cherry has used its own brand name on the internet. In the past they have gone through another entity, like Betsson or NetEntertainment.
Jackpot City Wins Award
Jackpot City has won an award in the 2008 Gambling Pharaoh’s Casinos Awards for the Best Online Casino Support. Gambling Pharaoh is a gambling portal that calls itself the king of the online gambling industry. As such it provides a great deal of information about online casinos plus reviews and information on casino payouts.
New London Facility for TST
Technical Systems Testing (TST) is the Australian testing company. They have just announced their plans to open a testing site in London on March 1, 2008. The Australian company, according to its chief operating officer, Salim Adatia, is expanding into the European market where Mr. Adatia says there is a demand for the company’s product.
The Godfather of Online Casinos
Ryan Hartley is known as the godfather of online casinos. He is the chief of Intercasino and has just won an award from Gambling Online Magazine. The publication has again awarded Mr. Hartley with its Top Casino Award.
William Hill has New Chief Executive
William Hill has been looking for a new chief executive for the past eight months. Gaming Intelligence reports that the company has just announced the selection of Ralf Topping as the new chief executive. Mr. Topping is currently the Group Director of Operations and has served on the company’s board since 2007.
Blackjack Ballroom Casino has Big Winner
Blackjack Ballroom is an online casino with a special promotional offer for new players. Instead of risking their own money to sample the site, Blackjack Ballroom gives every new player $500 and one hour of free play with the money. Players are allowed to keep the winnings from this introductory hour of play.