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Gambling Commission slammed as ‘toothless’

Great Britain's gambling regulator has been slammed by members of parliament as "toothless".

In a report, the MPs’ Public Accounts Committee said that the Gambling Commission was failing to understand the widespread damage that the industry is causing to consumers.

The Commission, said the committee, is leaving the public with no recourse for action against irresponsible operators who circumvent betting regulations.

The UK has an estimated 395,000 players who are thought to be vulnerable, says the report, identifying the online gambling sector as the principal "area of increasing risk and complexity." This has been made worse during the lockdown when many players were enticed into games such as poker and blackjack from home.

Online fixed odds betting, it says, permits 16- and 17-year-olds to play on digital scratch cards.

The Public Accounts Committee looks at the cost-efficiency of government projects. It has called for urgent research into what it calls "the devastating consequences" of gambling and suggests that the UK Government should treat gambling in the same way as any health issue, such as alcoholism or obesity.

The government department that oversees gambling, the DCMS, also comes in for criticism from the committee. The ministry, it said, is "complacent" in supervising gambling and fails to set up distinct targets to reduce the impact of gambling.

A hard-hitting comment from the committee’s chairman, Meg Hillier, said: “What has emerged in evidence is a picture of a torpid, toothless regulator that does not seem terribly interested in either the harms it exists to reduce or the means it might use to achieve that. The Gambling Commission needs a radical overhaul. It must be quicker at responding to problems, update company licence conditions to protect vulnerable consumers and beef up those consumers’ rights to redress when it fails.”

A spokesperson from the Gambling Commission said: “We are committed to making even further and faster progress to address gambling harms and were already addressing a number of the issues highlighted by the National Audit Office earlier this year.

“Over the past two years we have strengthened player protection measures, tightened the regulation of the online sector, introduced strict age and ID verification checks, brought in a ban on gambling with credit cards, and been tougher through our enforcement activity. In recent weeks we have also established an Experts by Experience advisory group who will help us to strengthen our efforts and help ensure we make an impact where it matters.

“We accepted before the Committee that there is always more to do and we are carefully considering the findings of their report to see what other additional steps we can take.”

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New RTG Pokie Celebrating Life the Hawaiian Way

Every lucky fellow who visited Hawaii knows what is Luau and how fun it is. This traditional ceremony has always been a social, cultural, spiritual, and entertainment manifestation of this Pacific Ocean archipelago. However, it has somehow transcended the borders of Hawaii and became an international symbol of friendship, fun, goodwill, and sharing. New RTG pokie pay tribute for Luau and you can expect nothing less than fun!

Origin and Characteristics of Hawaiian Luau

A luau is a traditional Hawaiian and Polynesian celebration, feast or party featuring entertainment and outdoor activities. The event involves traditional Hawaiian cuisine – including pig, salmon, taro corms, and coconut milk-based dessert – arts and crafts demonstrations, traditional games, and live music.

Luau is a unique party that celebrates life and gathers family and friends around several recreations and pastimes. Every guest wears a classic Hawaiian lei.

The word “luau” is a modern adaption of the concept of aha’aina (or pa’ina), meaning “gathering meal.”

In ancient Hawaii, the royalty used to celebrate the local culture and special occasions by organizing feasts of mea’ai (food), hula (dance), and mele (songs).

In these early 19th-century Hawaiian aha’aina, men and women ate separately, and only Hawaiian chiefs could enjoy particular foods.

The Luau parties, which we know today, were born in 1819. King Kamehameha II put an end to all religious laws and invited women to eat along with the men.

New RTG Pokie with Hawaiian Theme

We at Yabby Casino  are inviting players to a Hawaiian party like no other with the new RTG release Wild Hog Luau Pokie.

This pokie has 15 independent reels that spin individually, giving players the chance to win up to 50 Free Games when five or more Totem Scatter Symbols land on the reels.

If that wasn’t enough of a hula heat, the pokie’s Lucky Streak Re-Spin feature can be triggered by any winning payline appearing on the gaming grid.

You can read the whole review and play this pokie at crypto friendly Yabby Casino very soon! Be prepare for real Hawaiian fun!

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William Hill Review

In this William Hill review, we will be examining every feature from a user experience perspective. But first, let’s take a look at their history. William Hill were established in 1990. They used to be predominantly popular throughout the UK but have grown to be more than that. Now williamhill.com is a go-to site for players globally. The company offers high-quality sports and casino options alike. The vast and diverse game collection is a major highlight of this casino. The highly engineered site, allows for full player immersion while taking a no compromises approach to player safety.

First Impressions

We found both the Casino and Sports segments across William Hill to be user friendly across both mobile and desktop thanks to their smartly organised layout. The registration process takes only a few minutes. The opportunity to set a monthly deposit limit is a welcome addition to this process – a feature which was not present in our last review.

Once registration is complete, you will be able to start taking advantage of the bonuses offered. William Hill does not offer large welcome packages but instead allows for multiple smaller bonuses which in some cases, can be redeemed in conjunction with other bonuses.

Bonus Review

Since the bonuses on William Hill are so scattered, we have compiled a list of which we think are most beneficial to a new player per category.

Sport Bonus

Get 5 Free Every Week – Spend £20 or more on footy accumulators with four or more selections and you’ll get a free £5 bet.

Casino Bonus

100% up to £150 – This offer is for new customers (to this section) only. Make your first deposit and William Hill will match it 100% up to £150. This has a minimum 20x rollover.

Live Casino Bonus

New Player Bonus – Get a 50% match bonus up to £50 when you join their live casino. This has a 50x minimum playthrough on the deposit and bonus.

Casino Review

William Hill Casino is relatively new when compared to the rest of William Hill, launching in 2009. The casino is actually made up of the Bonus Casino, the Vegas Casino, and the Live Casino. This segmentation may be slightly confusing to new players but proves to be very effective for game navigation.

Bonus Casino

If slots are your game, you’ll be pleased with the selection on William Hill. The main software provided on the platform is Playtech, offering vivid graphics, fantastic sound effects, and an impressive return to player (RTP). Other noteworthy providers include; Blueprint Gaming, Evolution Gaming, Novomatic, Quickspin, Rabcat, IGT, and NetEnt.

Vegas Casino

If on the other hand, you consider yourself to be a table games player, this game selection available should guarantee that you’ll find what you are looking for. In this category, you can find William Hill Poker which is one of our favorite poker offerings which includes an independent and generous Welcome Bonus.

Live Casino

The live casino selection is not as extensive as the others but returning players will notice the new additions over time. The live casino selection consists of variations of blackjack, baccarat, Texas hold ‘em, three card poker, American (and non) roulettes and more.

William Hill Sportsbook

We found the sportsbook selection on William Hill to be one of the most extensive that we have ever tested. If it was not for the ease of navigation provided via the intuitive user interface, one could easily get lost in the selection presented.

Once the sporting discipline is selected, the player is greeted with a neatly organised betting space as can be seen below:

Lotto Products

The lotto products available on William Hill are disappointing considering the number of options available for other products. William Hill offer 49s, Irish Lottery, and New York Lottery only. If Lotto is your thing, we would suggest taking a look at this recent review of Yobetit.

Payments Review

The payment methods accepted at William Hill include some of the most inclusive in the industry. The team at William Hill has made debit cards, credit cards, William Hill’s CashDirect, Paypal, Skrill, Ukash, Neteller, Western Union, Click and Buy, Click2Pay, Western Union, cash or cheque and bank transfer available for their players.

Payments are easy and straightforward, but could be the same said for withdrawals? We have found that withdrawal times vary across withdrawal methods. Cash, Neteller, Skrill, Paypal, Instadebit and ClickandBuy take less than 24 hours. Debit and credit cards and Entropay take from 3 to 5 working days and lastly cheques can take up to 28 working days.

Customer Support & Service

During our William Hill review, we only needed to contact support for verification purposes and we found them to be well informed and helpful. The William Hill support team is available for contact 24/7 through chat and email.

William Hill Review Verdict

From their origins as a sports bookie way back in 1934 to the launch of the brand we know today – William Hill is worth experiencing just to respect the brand heritage. They offer a lot of everything on almost everything. We find that the website mostly encourages high-rolleresque behavior which might intimidate newcomers. On the other hand, we feel more comfortable recommending William Hill to experienced players who know what they want and are intrigued by the rest.

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How Do Progressive Slot Machines Work?

In a land-based casino establishment, progressive slot machines are linked together by a network. As people play the linked progressive machines the jackpot will continue to grow every time someone places a wager and doesn’t win. A portion of the money goes into a pool that continues to accumulate over time. This makes you more and more excited each time that you see how the jackpot is growing. When the slot machine finally hits the biggest form of jackpot on the payline, whoever is playing the progressive slot machine will win the top prize.

The same is true when playing an online slot machine. When a slot game is deemed to be progressive, a percentage of each deposit into the slot machine will be added into the overall jackpot for that machine. As more and more people play the progressive slot game online, the jackpot will continue to rise and it only takes one person to get a winning spin to take home the jackpot and reset the dollar amount to its initial jackpot.

Some of the biggest progressive jackpot slots on the Internet start at a million dollars and keep growing from there. And the slot games that tend to be attached to progressive jackpots are all first rate slots games in their own right, so even if you don’t win the big money, you can still win some extra cash, and have a great time while you play.

While progressive slots vary widely in style, some of them have outstanding bonus features that make it worth your while on any level. Of course, the real prize is winning the progressive jackpot itself. Some progressive jackpots are randomly awarded, but the majority of the time there are special jackpot bonus games which gives the player the chance to win the progressive jackpot. Because the progressive jackpot slot machines are based on total randomness and it is not a skill based casino game, every player can really be a winner, and this is what keeps the slot players coming back for more.

Most of the time when playing slot games online, or in a casino that has progressive slot machines, the jackpots are so large that they need to be paid out in increments. This will mean that winning one of these large-scale jackpots will ensure that a person receives regular payments over a 20 year period time span. Some of the largest jackpots that have been won on progressive slot machines have been in the tens of millions of dollars which is a truly life-changing amount of money. It is well known that many of the progressive jackpots are offered not just by one casino but by a chain of sister casinos and they are part of the same network. This greatly increases the size of the jackpot and it is why the jackpot often grows so large.

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Bulgaria’s parliament rejects proposal to close 638 casinos, slots halls

Bulgaria’s land-based gambling operators are breathing a little easier after the government rejected a proposal to close over 600 gaming venues in favor of 10 large integrated resort casinos.

On Wednesday, Bulgaria’s parliament adopted at first reading the ruling GERB party’s proposal to amend the country’s Gambling Act to bring the State Gambling Commission (SGC) under the supervision of the Council of Ministers from its current status as a branch of the Ministry of Finance.

The legislature also approved GERB’s plan to allow the state-run Bulgarian Sports Totalizator to add online casino games to its existing betting and lottery mix, as well as a plan to create a self-exclusion registry for problem gamblers.

But only 22 deputies voted in favor of an amendment to close 638 casinos and slots halls across the country in favor of 10 mega-casinos in five-star hotels within 20km of the country’s borders. Only four MPs voted against the amendment but 127 MPs abstained, denying the amendment the necessary votes to proceed to a second reading.

The mega-casino amendment had been put forward by Valeri Simeonov, leader of the right-wing National Front for Salvation of Bulgaria (NFSB), the junior partner in GERB’s coalition. Simeonov,  Bulgaria’s self-appointed moral guardian, had previously warned that the gaming industry would bring “huge financial resources” to ensure the defeat of his proposal.

Bulgaria’s land-based gaming industry, which had only just been cleared to relaunch their businesses last week following their lengthy COVID-19 shutdown, had indeed warned that the government stood to lose BGN60m (US$35.5m) in lost taxes on an annual basis, while also threatening some 30k jobs.

Some of GERB’s other coalition parties failed to support Simeonov’s plan, arguing that it would lead to a “whirlwind of illegal gambling and online betting.” Even the nation’s sports clubs opposed the plan, fearing the loss of major sponsorship revenue.

BOZHKOV STILL RANTING

Meanwhile, fugitive gambling czar Vasil ‘The Skull’ Bozhkov continues to threaten Bulgaria’s government from his temporary residence in the United Arab Emirates. Bozhkov, who was indicted in January on charges of extortion and bribery, is fighting Bulgaria’s attempts to extradite him from the UAE and appears determined not to go quietly.  

Earlier this month, Bozhkov’s Facebook page alleged that top government officials, including Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, had asked him for a 20% cut in his National Lottery AD business in exchange for allowing him to carry on his business as usual in Bulgaria.

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How Big Is The Portugal Online Casino Industry?

The online casino industry is currently booming. With more people online than ever, traditional land-based gamblers have taken to investing their casino money in online casinos. Some question whether online casinos are really secure, but those who do their research know that the top certified casinos are legitimate. The Major Players If you’re looking to enjoy the highest quality games at the top casinos in Portugal, then this is the perfect website for you. Known as the best casino guide in Portugal, this website offers reviews of the best of the best in the online casino industry. Articles with topics by author and gambling expert Victoria Oliveira, give readers top tips on how to win big and enjoy playing at online casinos. As an expert in the gambling industry, she provides savvy advice and information to players looking to play successfully. There you can find detailed reviews that provide analyses of the highest-rated casinos in Portugal. Most of the casinos on the site also provide large bonuses that can increase your initial investment by 100%. The site features reviews of nine of the top casino sites in Portugal and the top five real money casinos with bonuses. With these bonuses, it’s easy to start playing right away. How To Find The Right Casino Casino gambling in Portugal is not only part of the tourist industry now but is currently expanding with the help of mobile casinos. The SRIJ reports that more people access the internet now on mobile devices than desktop or laptop computers. That means that the number of mobile online casinos is ever-increasing, and players need to have access to the most current information to play securely and safely. Here we provide you with some tips on how to find the right casino for you. 1. Find a casino that fits your preferences. If the casino you’re looking at doesn’t include the games you want, then choose a different one. Just be sure to check that the casino is certified with a legitimate gambling authority for the country where you are playing. 2. Visit your chosen casino’s website and sign up. To play for real money, it’s important to set up convenient payment and withdrawal methods. 3. Choose which games you want to play and start enjoying the best of online gambling at a top online casino. Be sure to check the bet limits and Terms and Conditions for bonus offers to place your bets with confidence. Popular Games At Portuguese Casinos Online There are a variety of online casino games in Portugal that dominate the market. Among them are: ● Videopoker ● Baccarat ● Blackjack ● Roulette ● Keno ● Craps ● Bingo According to the SRIJ, the governing body that regulates gambling in Portugal, the online gaming industry is growing and authorized for regulated betting. For more details on how to get a license and legalized types of gambling, visit the SRIJ website. The Portuguese National Authority for Animal Health provides information on approved horse races and an official calendar of horse races. The SRIJ clearly states that fixed-odds betting, horse race betting, and games of chance are legal forms of gambling in Portugal. Included games of chance are: ● Blackjack ● Caribbean Stud Poker ● American roulette ● French roulette ● Baccarat point and banque ● Macau baccarat point and banque ● Poker in tournament mode ● Non-banked Poker including variants like Omaha and Texas Hold’em ● Slot machines With this large selection of games, online casinos can offer the best in the industry for players looking for enjoyable games. Gambling As A Source Of Passive Income Today, online gaming is accessible enough for anyone with access to the internet to win money playing online casino games like slots, poker, or baccarat. As a source of income, though, gambling online is not the most stable way to increase one’s extra income. Players should consider setting limits when gambling at online casinos and be aware that gambling is not a source of passive income. It’s also important to remember to never use borrowed money or credit to play at online casinos. Many countries have banned the use of credit cards at their online casinos anyhow. If you always use an approved payment method your online gambling experience will be much smoother. Whatever your vision for playing online is, using these simple tips and resources will improve your gaming experience in a cost-effective way. Casino Conclusion Gambling online can be a very positive experience when done correctly. With the necessary precautions and a bankroll management plan, players can personalize their gambling experience to fit their preferences. Those who choose to gamble at the top casinos that the best websites for Portuguese online casinos recommend are likely to improve their online gaming experience. You can use the tips in this article to find the perfect online casino for you.

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Why New Casinos Should Embrace Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is the order of the financial world nowadays. It is gradually changing the world in the way monetary transactions are being carried out. Blockchain technology is used to handle these transactions and every crypto currency has its own blockchain. Top gambling sites like King Billy casino in Australia have accepted cryptocurrency payments as an alternative to traditional payment methods. This process has helped in the elimination of banks and other financial institutions, Fot instance, bitmex charges minimal/negligible fees when carrying out crypto currency transactions with them. Many online casinos and sport betting sites have already incorporated cryptocurrency payments and blockchain technology as this is currently revolutionizing the gambling industry. Here are some reasons why new casinos today should embrace cryptocurrency and Blockchain technology; Fast And Secure Deposits And Withdrawals The use of traditional currencies when gambling has its merits and demerits, while they offer excellent liquidity and present issues in converting them to gambling credits. On the other hand, cybercriminals have taken advantage of loopholes found in some online gambling sites, presenting the risk of losing money when depositing or withdrawing, but with cryptocurrency you can enjoy faster and safer transactions. Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin allows you to make instant payments and withdraw earnings as quickly as possible while remaining anonymous. Security Most online gambling websites have personal and banking details of its player stored, which if exposed can prove fatal to the players. Hackers have developed complex skills as there is also advancement in cyber security. So there is no complete assurance that such data is completely out of the reach of hackers, but the case in cryptocurrency is a bit different. The units of currency here are encrypted i.e. converted into special codes that are very difficult to decode. In case a player chooses to use cryptocurrency for transactions, the online casino needs to just save the public key of that player. Even if there are records of players transactions, hackers cannot steal any information. A player keeps the details of his cryptocurrency wallet confidential, so there is no way a hacker can get their ulterior motives realized. Cheaper Operating Costs And Low Transaction Fees In the processing of withdrawal requests by a player, a major amount of winnings is deducted to pay charges levied on them by banks for their services. Cryptocurrency transactions bring these charges to barely negligible. This benefits players since the transactional cost reduces considerably, casinos can pass the benefit to players in terms of higher payouts or additional bonuses. Anonymity One of the core advantages of cryptocurrency is the ability to stay incognito. Even though many are publically using their digital wallets, it is not necessary to provide your name and information only your wallet ID. This feature is often criticized to allow for illegal interactions between people. It is not really the case for crypto casinos. As these web places need to be registered and illegal wagers are not allowed to be made. Multiplied Returns This has a two-way swing advantage. You can both profit or lose, but chances to profit are always much higher. For example, if today you win a prize money and tomorrow the price of bitcoin or cryptocurrency your casino is offering goes up by 10%, you automatically win an additional 10% and vice versa. The good thing is your winnings can be sold once the currency regains value. Provable Fairness One of the significant advantages and reasons why new casinos should embrace cryptocurrency is the provably fair system involved in them. This technology is synonymous to bitcoin casinos and is used to provide factual evidence to the fairness of the games, based on the SHA-2 hash algorithm technology. Probably fair games show the detailed process within the game, using hash numbers that can be viewed before and after the gameplay to ensure fairness. This serves as a bridge of trust between the players and the casinos. Global Access Crypto casino grants you the access and ability to play regardless of your location or platform used on your device. While there are few countries that frown at gambling, storing funds in a blockchain and not the bank allows you access to play and gamble online even if you are in these restrictive locations or countries. The largest online casinos like KingBilly casino in Australia offer access for windows, android and the apple operating systems for phones and computers (IOS and Mac OS). This means that every smartphone and tablet will be able to play some of your favorite games. Casinos are quickly adapting to the increase in popularity of cryptocurrencies around the world. It is one of the most promising industries to pop in the past decade, with increased security, anonymity and bonuses, many players have opted for cryptocurrencies over conventional payment methods. The rise in popularity of casinos shows no signs of stopping and which other way could new casinos take advantage of this massive change in the gambling industry other than to embrace cryptocurrency. Casinos and cryptocurrency go hand in hand in the modern marketplace.

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