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Those of you who have been actively following the issue with Pennsylvania and its complicated love-hate relationship with online gambling would know that the state has been actively trying to legalize online casinos for the past seven years, with new attempts popping up every few months and always being shot down somewhere along the way. According to Pennsylvania Representative John Payne, there have been over 50 meetings related to the subject in just the past 18 months, none of which led anywhere, as the previous bill was shot down by the House in May. However, it seems as if the latest attempt just might be successful – late last month, Pennsylvania’s House managed to pass a bill with a vote of 114-85 which allows for online gambling (including online betting, bingo and poker) to be regulated on the territory on the state. That’s really the first step in a long and complicated process that’s surely going to take some time, but it’s the farthest that any bill of this sort has gone before. After that success, the legislation will move to the Senate for consideration, and if it gets passed there as well, it’ll be up to Gov. Tom Wolf to either veto it or sign it into law.

According to the newest bill, only the state’s 12 physical casinos would be allowed to branch out and operate online counterparts, but even with that limitation, things are looking very bright for fans of online gambling within the state, especially considering the fact that a mere three states have legalized online gambling in the US up until this point, one of which being Nevada (also known as “that state which also has Las Vegas in it”). While the UK and numerous EU countries have been very lax with the prospect of online gambling, with online casinos prospering in Germany, Spain and others, the US in particular has never really seen much benefit in legalizing that form of gambling despite the immense profits that it’ll inevitably bring. If this bill is successful, for example, then the newly founded casinos are going to be taxed 16%, which is going to lead to tens of millions of dollars in revenue for the state – the majority of which is essentially free money. While there have been some concerns that online gambling would lead to gambling profits being taken out of the country and poured into foreign markets (ex. into British online casinos), the new bill seems particularly designed to prevent that from happening, which leaves very little reason to be opposed to the change. Here’s hoping that the Senate and the Governor will be able to see things that way as well and will finally turn a dream that’s seven years in the making into a reality. Pennsylvania gamblers – we’ll be expecting a beer if this happens!

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If you are a fan of the board game that has inspired this slot, Epic Monopoly II will keep you tied to the chair for hours on end, gasping with anticipation for the next exciting bonus round. Developed by SG Interactive in association with Hasbro, this slot features not one, but two sets of reels – The Main Reel Set and the Colossal Reel Set. There are two special symbols, Wild and Bonus. The Wild can substitute all symbols except the Bonus one and the Bonus can only appear on reels 1, 3 and 5 of both sets.

There are four fun and rewarding bonus rounds that you have to look forward to – The Epic Wheel, Epic Free Spins, Epic Chance and the Around the Board Bonus. The first one is played on a wheel, as you can tell by the name and it is triggered by 3 or more Bonus symbols. But what you really want to get is 6 symbols, which will also take you to the bonus rounds and give a payout of 100 times your bet. Prizes on the wheel include multipliers of up to 500 times per 2 lines, up to 20 free spins, 2 to 10 deice rolls for the Around the Board Bonus, the Epic Chance and a re-spin with a times two multiplier.

The Epic Chance round makes you choose between 5 cards and you can win one of the following: up to 500 times your bet per 2 lines, 20 free spins, 10 dice rolls for the Around the Board Bonus or pick again with up to 5 multiplied wins. And last, but by no means least, the Around the Board Bonus round and my personal favourite, because it’s exactly like the board game, only with real-money wins. During this round, you get to spin the dice and advance on the board by moving across the squares. There are a ton of different payouts and multipliers spread across the board, but the Jail is still there and you might want to stay clear of it, as you will not be able to reach the GO square, thus missing out on that award. All the familiar symbols are at hand, starting with properties, railroad lines, parking, the electric company and, as mentioned, even jail.

There are many more surprises and features hidden in this slot, but I don’t want to spoil your fun, so I suggest you discover them yourself. All in all, I had an amazing time trying this game out and I have to say that the return to player of 96.1% doesn’t worry me one bit, since the bonus rounds are more than enough to fill your pockets and put a big smile on your face.

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When the employees and guests of the Casino Club in Skimpot Road, Luton, arrived for an evening of entertainment, they expected the annoying, yet awfully charming sounds of slots, the spinning of a roulette ball and the sliding of cards across tables. Instead, what they got was a scene straight out of an action movie. At around 6 PM, a man dressed in black clothing, with gloves and a black motorcycle helmet stormed the casino through its main entrance, threatening the staff with a weapon. Terrified, the dealers quickly handed him some money, which prompted the mysterious man to quickly escape through the back entrance. No information was given on whether or not he had a motorcycle stashed there, which he would use to engage in a high-speed chase with police which would include at least three ramp jumps, but we can only assume that was the case.

As of right now, the perpetrator is still missing, though his familiarity with the layout means that he was either a regular customer or a former staff member. The investigation is currently ongoing, and the police don’t plan to give up until the man is caught. Detective Sergeant Emma Langwith, who is in charge of the investigation, said that robberies of this sort are “completely unacceptable, especially where threats are involved”. Even despite the relatively limited amount of clues left by the robber, the authorities are still doing everything in their power to bring him to justice. As such, they implore anyone who was in the casino, or in the vicinity of the casino at the time of the robbery, to contact them and share what they’ve seen. Anyone who wishes to come forward with information can do so by contacting DS Langwith on 101, text 07786 200 011, or anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Nowadays, we are always on the run. We travel and work more than we sleep, many of us need to commute to work or go on long, tedious business trips. So why not add a little bit of colour to your mundane day-to-day activities, with some casino games? No matter the kind of device you own, most of the renowned gambling sites have made their games accessible to mobile users in instant play or download mode. While iOS devices can find compatible casino apps in the official Store, Android owners are not so lucky. Nevertheless, playing on your Android is much easier than you think and I am here to prove it.

How to Choose the Perfect App and Start Playing Within Minutes

Before I start with the walk-through on how to play on the go, I will first explain how to choose a good app, to ensure your first mobile experience is a more than satisfactory one. If you think this is not important, let me tell you otherwise. First and foremost, decide whether or not you want to play in the browser, in flash mode or would rather have the app installed. There are many differences between the two options, in terms of number of games, connection speed, quality of the games and so on.

If you find it hard to choose you from the numerous operators that advertise themselves as having the best mobile collections, then I suggest you pick any one from this hand-picked list of android casino sites. Whichever one you go for, my experience in the field tells me you can’t go wrong.

You also need to decide which kind of games you wanna play, since some apps are mostly focused on slots and lack variety in terms of table games, such as roulette and blackjack. If you prefer the latter, make sure the app you chose has at least a couple of each and, if you fancy real-time excitement, also the live-dealer versions.

The first step to start playing is to register a new account with the operator you chose, if you don’t have one already. Before that, make sure that their welcome bonus is also available to claim over the mobile platform or if there are any special offers if you do so. I say this because sometimes operators may decide to limit their first-deposit or no deposit bonuses only to their desktop client. But that shouldn’t stop you, as you can simply claim it first on your computer and only then switch to the mobile app.

The next thing you have to do is access the casino site on your Android device and start playing or download their app. Keep in mind that these apps cannot be found in the official store – Google Play, but only on the casino sites. Another important thing to remember is that you need to access the settings on your device to allow applications from unknown sources to be installed. Don’t worry about the safety of the app, as they are also tested and licensed, just like the desktop platform. Once you have downloaded the app, install it, log-in with your existing account details or create a new one and you are all set! So, let’s recap: access website or download app – don’t forget to adjust the settings on your device for the download version, log-in or create a new account and that’s all there is to it! Enjoy!

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Definitely! I believe you can and will tell you why shortly. First of all, let me say that only because casinos involve gambling which still has a slightly bad ring to it, that doesn’t mean we’re in the Wild West times of tricksters and con artists. The other thing I will make clear from the beginning is that we are speaking of “British” online casinos. This attributive word alone boosts the credibility of whatever you use it for.

That was the short version for people in a hurry to join an operator and start playing. But now to the proper explanation.
Today, regulation of the betting business is at its peak since decades. The ins and outs of the industry are well known, all types of schemes have been implemented and tested on both sides and the valued balance has been found. At least, we hope so. That means that legislators have worked out solutions for all possible issues in the field. They have taken care to get the online casinos prove their good standing, their corporate responsibility and their reputation. Licensing bodies require proofs of all that from the betting brands. They also audit the brand’s behaviour and public messages closely. In order to get the proper permissions, operators need to show that the websites they run are secure and safe. They have to provide huge quantities of certificates and test results demonstrating that their Random Number Generators are truly “random” and that personal details of customers cannot leak into the hands of third parties. All that is done to protect players and their privacy.

Moving to more specific things, since November 2014, all operators who offer their serviced in the UK have to apply for their permissions to the UK Gambling Commission. That is an additional guarantee that all who have obtained it can be trusted. In the past, there were several white-listed jurisdictions providing licences that were good enough for British players. Those were Gibraltar, Malta, Alderney, Guernsey, the Isle of Man, as well as some others based outside of Europe. Right now, operators still hold their licences from such authorities, but, if they want to advertise to and serve British players, they need to obtain one more permit, their most vital one. That is the licence to serve You.

A notable example, 888 Holdings incorporated a separate business entity, 888 UK Ltd, for the purpose. Other reputable brands briefly suspended their UK service until the application process was over. Still others got a firm hold of things and had their documents prepared even before the procedure was open, so it was an easy and smooth transition for players. Of course, you will have exactly the same experience as before, even better, when you know you’re better protected. If you are curious to see some good examples, here is a list of trustworthy online casinos in Britain where you can have pure fun. That website will offer plenty of useful resources: tips, specific offers, easy guides and bonus deals enhanced especially for you.

Summing things up, I am positive that you will be safe in British online casinos. When they hold a full gambling licence issued from the UKGC and are present as a brand in various media through campaigns and advertisements, you may relax and simply let them entertain you. For that’s what they do best, isn’t it?

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