Hey All,
SUBJECT: Free Poker Series at TruePoker.com for Canadian Players
(PRES RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) The Great White Northern Poker Series provides our play money players with a Canadian flavor for starting their own road to poker prominence. TruePoker designed this series particularly for beginners to gain tournament experience and to win some cash for free.
(PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- TruePoker already offers player a free route to this years WSOP tournament in Las Vegas. With an expected attendance of around 6000 players this year and prize money of around $8 million, the extraordinary growth in popularity of the World Series of Poker over the last few years has prompted Truepoker.com to give players a chance to get there for FREE. Online for 5 years Truepoker.com offers an exciting and secure playing environment, a wide selection of games, multi-table tournaments and great monthly promotions to keep any caliber of poker player entertained 24/7. The website is educational and helps the beginner learn how to become a poker ace fast enabling the dream to become a reality.
See you at the tables.
About Truepoker.com:
True Poker is Internet's first and largest live 3D poker site providing a safe and secure playing environment with state of the art software and decidated poker hosts who are available 24/7 making the True Poker experience an enjoyable, reliable and secure one. Owned by a Costa Rica based corporation (TPCR Development SRL, 951-1260 Plaza Colonial Escazu, Costa Rica) whose founders combine a love of technology, a love of poker, and a high level of integrity. True Poker is fully licensed by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. True Poker honors the accepted conventions of the finest card rooms around the world. We treat our guests with courtesy and respect, and expect the same of all who play.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Yathay Ltd. Announces 3D Poker Software Launch in India
Hey All,
SUBJECT: Yathay Ltd. Announces 3D Poker Software Launch in India
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) Yatahay Ltd., publisher of the most proven online 3D poker software, has announced today that it has provided software for online poker in the Indian market, through a license granted to TeenPatti.com.
(PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- TeenPatti.com offers traditional Indian Teen Patti games, as well as Texas Holdem and Omaha powered by Yatahay's software and joined to the TruePoker Network. Teen Patti is the mostly widely played card game in India, and combined with the phenomenal growth in the worldwide popularity of poker, this combination is set to be a success.
Yatahay applauds Teenpatti’s launch for the Indian market and is always looking for similar relationships in other countries.
Yatahay offers a turnkey poker product, available in two-three weeks from agreement. Investors/marketers can concentrate on their expertise, marketing their brand to the growing 18+ year old poker public, while Yatahay's operating arm provides everything else, from running the games, policing play, prizes and paying players. Yatahay’s 3D TruePoker software has been running real money online poker games continually since March, 2001.
This proven TruePoker 3D software is also available for one-off marketing campaigns or contests, whether your aim is to provide prizing through the World Series of Poker, Las Vegas vacations or other incentives for customers suppliers or internal company contests.
Yatahay, Ltd. provides its 3D poker software for both real money gaming and promotional purposes. Yatahay’s TruePoker brand is the longest running 3D online poker software, having been successfully launched in March, 2001 and running real money gaming continually since. TruePoker's 3D software has only recently become available for licensing to join the growing True Poker Network.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
SUBJECT: Yathay Ltd. Announces 3D Poker Software Launch in India
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) Yatahay Ltd., publisher of the most proven online 3D poker software, has announced today that it has provided software for online poker in the Indian market, through a license granted to TeenPatti.com.
(PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- TeenPatti.com offers traditional Indian Teen Patti games, as well as Texas Holdem and Omaha powered by Yatahay's software and joined to the TruePoker Network. Teen Patti is the mostly widely played card game in India, and combined with the phenomenal growth in the worldwide popularity of poker, this combination is set to be a success.
Yatahay applauds Teenpatti’s launch for the Indian market and is always looking for similar relationships in other countries.
Yatahay offers a turnkey poker product, available in two-three weeks from agreement. Investors/marketers can concentrate on their expertise, marketing their brand to the growing 18+ year old poker public, while Yatahay's operating arm provides everything else, from running the games, policing play, prizes and paying players. Yatahay’s 3D TruePoker software has been running real money online poker games continually since March, 2001.
This proven TruePoker 3D software is also available for one-off marketing campaigns or contests, whether your aim is to provide prizing through the World Series of Poker, Las Vegas vacations or other incentives for customers suppliers or internal company contests.
Yatahay, Ltd. provides its 3D poker software for both real money gaming and promotional purposes. Yatahay’s TruePoker brand is the longest running 3D online poker software, having been successfully launched in March, 2001 and running real money gaming continually since. TruePoker's 3D software has only recently become available for licensing to join the growing True Poker Network.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
Watch for the VIPsports.com TAFC on ESPN2
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SUBJECT: Watch for the VIPsports.com TAFC on ESPN2
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) The VIPsports.com Dodge Stratus Top Alcohol Funny Car spent the winter buffing up for what is expected to be a starring role in the ESPN2 series.
Willemstad, Curacao (PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- The National Hot Rod Association and ESPN announced that ESPN Regional Television will produce a series of one-hour shows covering select NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national events in 2006. ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will showcase the racing action on a tape-delay basis.
Sportsman racing fans will also be able to see their favorite racers on NHRA2day, NHRA’s newsmagazine that airs each Sunday on ESPN2. Each of the forty-one half-hour programs will run a Sportsman Spotlight segment featuring the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
The VIPsports.com Dodge Stratus Top Alcohol Funny Car spent the winter buffing up for what is expected to be a starring role in the ESPN2 series. The ParkerTech Racing Services crew, led by Frank Parker, carefully analyzed all their data from 2005, sought out new technology and parts at the PRI Show and massaged the car for its 2006 season. As this is written, the car is in the staging lanes, for its first qualifying round of 2006, at the 37th Annual NHRA Gatornationals, in Gainesville, Florida.
Broadcast dates and times for NHRA national events on the VIPsports.com race schedule are:
AC Delco NHRA Gatornationals
April 1 7 – 8 pm EST
April 9 2 – 3 am EST
O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals
April 8 7 – 8 pm EST
April 16 2 – 3 am EST
NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals
April 16 12 – 1 pm EST
April 27 2 – 3 pm EST
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals
May 14 7 – 8 pm EST
May 16 2 – 3 am EST
O’Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals
June 4 12 – 1 pm EST
June 11 3 – 4 am EST
CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals
June 17 7 – 8 pm EST
June 25 2:30 – 3 :30 am EST
Mac Tools U.S. Nationals
September 10 2 – 3 pm EST
Virginia NHRA Nationals
October 15 1 – 2 pm EST
October 22 3 – 4 am EST
VIPsports.com provides sports enthusiasts, around the world, up-to-the-minute sports news, statistical information and safe, reliable sports betting, casino games, horse racing and poker. Learn more about VIPsports.com, “Where the World Wagers,” at www.vipsports.com. VIPsports.com is licensed in Curaçao and Great Britain and is part of a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange. Click “The London Stock Exchange,” on the VIPsports.com website, or visit the corporate website, www.Ingplc.com, for details.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
SUBJECT: Watch for the VIPsports.com TAFC on ESPN2
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) The VIPsports.com Dodge Stratus Top Alcohol Funny Car spent the winter buffing up for what is expected to be a starring role in the ESPN2 series.
Willemstad, Curacao (PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- The National Hot Rod Association and ESPN announced that ESPN Regional Television will produce a series of one-hour shows covering select NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national events in 2006. ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will showcase the racing action on a tape-delay basis.
Sportsman racing fans will also be able to see their favorite racers on NHRA2day, NHRA’s newsmagazine that airs each Sunday on ESPN2. Each of the forty-one half-hour programs will run a Sportsman Spotlight segment featuring the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
The VIPsports.com Dodge Stratus Top Alcohol Funny Car spent the winter buffing up for what is expected to be a starring role in the ESPN2 series. The ParkerTech Racing Services crew, led by Frank Parker, carefully analyzed all their data from 2005, sought out new technology and parts at the PRI Show and massaged the car for its 2006 season. As this is written, the car is in the staging lanes, for its first qualifying round of 2006, at the 37th Annual NHRA Gatornationals, in Gainesville, Florida.
Broadcast dates and times for NHRA national events on the VIPsports.com race schedule are:
AC Delco NHRA Gatornationals
April 1 7 – 8 pm EST
April 9 2 – 3 am EST
O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals
April 8 7 – 8 pm EST
April 16 2 – 3 am EST
NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals
April 16 12 – 1 pm EST
April 27 2 – 3 pm EST
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals
May 14 7 – 8 pm EST
May 16 2 – 3 am EST
O’Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals
June 4 12 – 1 pm EST
June 11 3 – 4 am EST
CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals
June 17 7 – 8 pm EST
June 25 2:30 – 3 :30 am EST
Mac Tools U.S. Nationals
September 10 2 – 3 pm EST
Virginia NHRA Nationals
October 15 1 – 2 pm EST
October 22 3 – 4 am EST
VIPsports.com provides sports enthusiasts, around the world, up-to-the-minute sports news, statistical information and safe, reliable sports betting, casino games, horse racing and poker. Learn more about VIPsports.com, “Where the World Wagers,” at www.vipsports.com. VIPsports.com is licensed in Curaçao and Great Britain and is part of a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange. Click “The London Stock Exchange,” on the VIPsports.com website, or visit the corporate website, www.Ingplc.com, for details.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
Watch for the VIPsports.com TAFC on ESPN2
Hey All,
SUBJECT: Watch for the VIPsports.com TAFC on ESPN2
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) The VIPsports.com Dodge Stratus Top Alcohol Funny Car spent the winter buffing up for what is expected to be a starring role in the ESPN2 series.
Willemstad, Curacao (PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- The National Hot Rod Association and ESPN announced that ESPN Regional Television will produce a series of one-hour shows covering select NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national events in 2006. ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will showcase the racing action on a tape-delay basis.
Sportsman racing fans will also be able to see their favorite racers on NHRA2day, NHRA’s newsmagazine that airs each Sunday on ESPN2. Each of the forty-one half-hour programs will run a Sportsman Spotlight segment featuring the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
The VIPsports.com Dodge Stratus Top Alcohol Funny Car spent the winter buffing up for what is expected to be a starring role in the ESPN2 series. The ParkerTech Racing Services crew, led by Frank Parker, carefully analyzed all their data from 2005, sought out new technology and parts at the PRI Show and massaged the car for its 2006 season. As this is written, the car is in the staging lanes, for its first qualifying round of 2006, at the 37th Annual NHRA Gatornationals, in Gainesville, Florida.
Broadcast dates and times for NHRA national events on the VIPsports.com race schedule are:
AC Delco NHRA Gatornationals
April 1 7 – 8 pm EST
April 9 2 – 3 am EST
O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals
April 8 7 – 8 pm EST
April 16 2 – 3 am EST
NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals
April 16 12 – 1 pm EST
April 27 2 – 3 pm EST
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals
May 14 7 – 8 pm EST
May 16 2 – 3 am EST
O’Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals
June 4 12 – 1 pm EST
June 11 3 – 4 am EST
CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals
June 17 7 – 8 pm EST
June 25 2:30 – 3 :30 am EST
Mac Tools U.S. Nationals
September 10 2 – 3 pm EST
Virginia NHRA Nationals
October 15 1 – 2 pm EST
October 22 3 – 4 am EST
VIPsports.com provides sports enthusiasts, around the world, up-to-the-minute sports news, statistical information and safe, reliable sports betting, casino games, horse racing and poker. Learn more about VIPsports.com, “Where the World Wagers,” at www.vipsports.com. VIPsports.com is licensed in Curaçao and Great Britain and is part of a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange. Click “The London Stock Exchange,” on the VIPsports.com website, or visit the corporate website, www.Ingplc.com, for details.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
SUBJECT: Watch for the VIPsports.com TAFC on ESPN2
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) The VIPsports.com Dodge Stratus Top Alcohol Funny Car spent the winter buffing up for what is expected to be a starring role in the ESPN2 series.
Willemstad, Curacao (PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- The National Hot Rod Association and ESPN announced that ESPN Regional Television will produce a series of one-hour shows covering select NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series national events in 2006. ESPN2 and ESPN2 HD will showcase the racing action on a tape-delay basis.
Sportsman racing fans will also be able to see their favorite racers on NHRA2day, NHRA’s newsmagazine that airs each Sunday on ESPN2. Each of the forty-one half-hour programs will run a Sportsman Spotlight segment featuring the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series.
The VIPsports.com Dodge Stratus Top Alcohol Funny Car spent the winter buffing up for what is expected to be a starring role in the ESPN2 series. The ParkerTech Racing Services crew, led by Frank Parker, carefully analyzed all their data from 2005, sought out new technology and parts at the PRI Show and massaged the car for its 2006 season. As this is written, the car is in the staging lanes, for its first qualifying round of 2006, at the 37th Annual NHRA Gatornationals, in Gainesville, Florida.
Broadcast dates and times for NHRA national events on the VIPsports.com race schedule are:
AC Delco NHRA Gatornationals
April 1 7 – 8 pm EST
April 9 2 – 3 am EST
O’Reilly NHRA Spring Nationals
April 8 7 – 8 pm EST
April 16 2 – 3 am EST
NHRA SummitRacing.com Nationals
April 16 12 – 1 pm EST
April 27 2 – 3 pm EST
Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals
May 14 7 – 8 pm EST
May 16 2 – 3 am EST
O’Reilly NHRA Summer Nationals
June 4 12 – 1 pm EST
June 11 3 – 4 am EST
CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals
June 17 7 – 8 pm EST
June 25 2:30 – 3 :30 am EST
Mac Tools U.S. Nationals
September 10 2 – 3 pm EST
Virginia NHRA Nationals
October 15 1 – 2 pm EST
October 22 3 – 4 am EST
VIPsports.com provides sports enthusiasts, around the world, up-to-the-minute sports news, statistical information and safe, reliable sports betting, casino games, horse racing and poker. Learn more about VIPsports.com, “Where the World Wagers,” at www.vipsports.com. VIPsports.com is licensed in Curaçao and Great Britain and is part of a publicly traded company on the London Stock Exchange. Click “The London Stock Exchange,” on the VIPsports.com website, or visit the corporate website, www.Ingplc.com, for details.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
Online Bingo Leader Bingo Fantasy Makes Excellence a Reality with Move to Bingoland Network
Hey All,
SUBJECT: Online Bingo Leader Bingo Fantasy Makes Excellence a Reality with Move to Bingoland Network
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) BingoFantasy.com is moving. Since its launch in 2001, Bingo Fantasy has made a name for itself by providing online bingo players with superior games and jackpots. Bingo Fantasy is now taking the online bingo experience one step further with its forthcoming move to the heralded Bingoland Network, where it joins its sister site, Bingo777.com.
(PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- Bingo Fantasy (http://www.BingoFantasy.com) is moving. Since its launch in 2001, Bingo Fantasy has made a name for itself by providing online bingo players with superior games and jackpots. Bingo Fantasy is now taking the online bingo experience one step further with its forthcoming move to the heralded Bingoland Network, where it joins its sister site, Bingo777.com (http://www.bingo777.com).
Bingo Fantasy has a history of striving for perfection, and the move to Bingoland is representative of this philosophy. Thanks to the move, Bingo Fantasy is benefiting from a substantial software upgrade. Previously housed on the BingoWorkz Network, which gave Bingo Fantasy five great years, the move will make Bingo Fantasy's bingo action even more exciting, with Bingo Fantasy switching to Bingoland's software of choice, Playtech. By switching over to Playtech's industry-leading online bingo software, Bingo Fantasy will benefit from a number of improvements that will further optimize the online bingo experience.
Bingo Fantasy selected the Bingoland Network for its cutting-edge software, tremendous jackpots, which are among the biggest around, as well as for the friendly and dynamic online bingo community and limitless options that the network offers its players. Thanks to the move, Bingo Fantasy will be able to accommodate a wider range of players with a wider range of tastes and wallet sizes. With four different bingo halls, each with its own flavor and price range, the options are virtually endless. Bingo Fantasy will also be able to better serve its international players, adding 90-ball UK bingo to the classic American 75-ball bingo.
In addition to the wealth of great bingo games, Bingo Fantasy will also boast an array of exciting built-in scratch cards, slots, multi-line, multi-reel progressives, and video poker games. And to make the community experience more dynamic, Bingo Fantasy will offer the friendliest and most helpful chat masters as well as lots of fun chat games.
“The decision to move to Bingoland was rooted in our desire to constantly give our players more,” said Bingo Fantasy Manager Adam Sutherland. “We've been giving bingo fans great online bingo action since 2001, and we have BingoWorkz to thank for that. We're now embarking on a new era with new partners, and we're sure that this will result in an even better online bingo experience for our players,” he added.
For more information about Bingo Fantasy, go to http://www.BingoFantasy.com.
About Bingo Fantasy
Founded in 2001, Bingo Fantasy (http://www.BingoFantasy.com) is a leading online bingo site, which boasts four bingo halls and a wide range of bingo games. Bingo fantasy, which is owned and operated by Sea Gate N.V., offers classic American 75-ball bingo and 90-ball UK bingo, in addition to built-in scratch cards, slots, multi-line, multi-reel progressives, and video poker games.
Licensed in Curacao, Bingo Fantasy recently moved from BingoWorkz to the Bingoland network, and now features Playtech's industry-leading online bingo software.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
SUBJECT: Online Bingo Leader Bingo Fantasy Makes Excellence a Reality with Move to Bingoland Network
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) BingoFantasy.com is moving. Since its launch in 2001, Bingo Fantasy has made a name for itself by providing online bingo players with superior games and jackpots. Bingo Fantasy is now taking the online bingo experience one step further with its forthcoming move to the heralded Bingoland Network, where it joins its sister site, Bingo777.com.
(PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- Bingo Fantasy (http://www.BingoFantasy.com) is moving. Since its launch in 2001, Bingo Fantasy has made a name for itself by providing online bingo players with superior games and jackpots. Bingo Fantasy is now taking the online bingo experience one step further with its forthcoming move to the heralded Bingoland Network, where it joins its sister site, Bingo777.com (http://www.bingo777.com).
Bingo Fantasy has a history of striving for perfection, and the move to Bingoland is representative of this philosophy. Thanks to the move, Bingo Fantasy is benefiting from a substantial software upgrade. Previously housed on the BingoWorkz Network, which gave Bingo Fantasy five great years, the move will make Bingo Fantasy's bingo action even more exciting, with Bingo Fantasy switching to Bingoland's software of choice, Playtech. By switching over to Playtech's industry-leading online bingo software, Bingo Fantasy will benefit from a number of improvements that will further optimize the online bingo experience.
Bingo Fantasy selected the Bingoland Network for its cutting-edge software, tremendous jackpots, which are among the biggest around, as well as for the friendly and dynamic online bingo community and limitless options that the network offers its players. Thanks to the move, Bingo Fantasy will be able to accommodate a wider range of players with a wider range of tastes and wallet sizes. With four different bingo halls, each with its own flavor and price range, the options are virtually endless. Bingo Fantasy will also be able to better serve its international players, adding 90-ball UK bingo to the classic American 75-ball bingo.
In addition to the wealth of great bingo games, Bingo Fantasy will also boast an array of exciting built-in scratch cards, slots, multi-line, multi-reel progressives, and video poker games. And to make the community experience more dynamic, Bingo Fantasy will offer the friendliest and most helpful chat masters as well as lots of fun chat games.
“The decision to move to Bingoland was rooted in our desire to constantly give our players more,” said Bingo Fantasy Manager Adam Sutherland. “We've been giving bingo fans great online bingo action since 2001, and we have BingoWorkz to thank for that. We're now embarking on a new era with new partners, and we're sure that this will result in an even better online bingo experience for our players,” he added.
For more information about Bingo Fantasy, go to http://www.BingoFantasy.com.
About Bingo Fantasy
Founded in 2001, Bingo Fantasy (http://www.BingoFantasy.com) is a leading online bingo site, which boasts four bingo halls and a wide range of bingo games. Bingo fantasy, which is owned and operated by Sea Gate N.V., offers classic American 75-ball bingo and 90-ball UK bingo, in addition to built-in scratch cards, slots, multi-line, multi-reel progressives, and video poker games.
Licensed in Curacao, Bingo Fantasy recently moved from BingoWorkz to the Bingoland network, and now features Playtech's industry-leading online bingo software.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
Getminted Plans Marketing to Advise its Customers of the Proposed Higher Credit Card Processing Rates
Hey All,
SUBJECT: Getminted Plans Marketing to Advise its Customers of the Proposed Higher Credit Card Processing Rates
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) Getminted.com, the UK online gaming business, feels the recent news that London-based banks Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Eggs’ plans to begin treating consumer transactions on gaming sites as cash advances, rather than as purchases of traditional goods and services is blatant profiteering. The effect is that consumers will have to pay interest on the deposits immediately and also will have to pay a cash advance fee in addition to the fees levied on the site operators themselves.
(PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- Getminted.com, the UK online gaming business, feels the recent news that London-based banks Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Eggs’ plans to begin treating consumer transactions on gaming sites as cash advances, rather than as purchases of traditional goods and services is blatant profiteering. The effect is that consumers will have to pay interest on the deposits immediately and also will have to pay a cash advance fee in addition to the fees levied on the site operators themselves.
Players will know already that bank fee's are levied on internet site owners when customers deposit and then withdraw winnings. Gaming operators currently cover these charges for their customers both on incoming and outgoing money. Getminted.com director Simon Collins commented, "How can this new triple pricing strategy be justified? We cover transaction costs for deposits and withdrawals and now our customers will have to pay a further surcharge – I can see gamers moving to more forward thinking card provider as a result."
Geoff Read Finance Director for Getminted commented: "This profiteering by credit card providers is discriminating against honest gamers choosing to deposit funds for goods and services. The question is where will this end as many online sites across sectors now provide 'wallet-type' facilities for consumers to deposit funds before purchasing goods or services. Consumers should be careful in the card provider they choose."
Getminted.com will review the market and put together a section on its site as well as e-mail communication to advise customers as to where they can obtain the best credit deals for online payments to its sites. To date UK gambling customers have traditionally used the standard VISA and Mastercard brands from companies like Egg and RBS and a significant chunk of business could be moved into other card types as a result.
Getminted will start a programme of customer updates to ensure they don't get customer complaints when they experience possible bill shock when dealing with us through those companies planning to impose fat cat charges. "We will make it clear as day, in exactly the same way as EasyJet do on their web sites," commented Read.
Cashcade Ltd owns and operates www.getminted.com, www.betplayandwin.com and www.foxybingo.com as well as one of the largest portfolio’s of blockbuster brands and cutting edge technology. Cashcade has established itself as a world leader in the provision of consumer online fun and games and managed services see www.cashcade.co.uk for more information.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
SUBJECT: Getminted Plans Marketing to Advise its Customers of the Proposed Higher Credit Card Processing Rates
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) Getminted.com, the UK online gaming business, feels the recent news that London-based banks Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Eggs’ plans to begin treating consumer transactions on gaming sites as cash advances, rather than as purchases of traditional goods and services is blatant profiteering. The effect is that consumers will have to pay interest on the deposits immediately and also will have to pay a cash advance fee in addition to the fees levied on the site operators themselves.
(PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- Getminted.com, the UK online gaming business, feels the recent news that London-based banks Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Eggs’ plans to begin treating consumer transactions on gaming sites as cash advances, rather than as purchases of traditional goods and services is blatant profiteering. The effect is that consumers will have to pay interest on the deposits immediately and also will have to pay a cash advance fee in addition to the fees levied on the site operators themselves.
Players will know already that bank fee's are levied on internet site owners when customers deposit and then withdraw winnings. Gaming operators currently cover these charges for their customers both on incoming and outgoing money. Getminted.com director Simon Collins commented, "How can this new triple pricing strategy be justified? We cover transaction costs for deposits and withdrawals and now our customers will have to pay a further surcharge – I can see gamers moving to more forward thinking card provider as a result."
Geoff Read Finance Director for Getminted commented: "This profiteering by credit card providers is discriminating against honest gamers choosing to deposit funds for goods and services. The question is where will this end as many online sites across sectors now provide 'wallet-type' facilities for consumers to deposit funds before purchasing goods or services. Consumers should be careful in the card provider they choose."
Getminted.com will review the market and put together a section on its site as well as e-mail communication to advise customers as to where they can obtain the best credit deals for online payments to its sites. To date UK gambling customers have traditionally used the standard VISA and Mastercard brands from companies like Egg and RBS and a significant chunk of business could be moved into other card types as a result.
Getminted will start a programme of customer updates to ensure they don't get customer complaints when they experience possible bill shock when dealing with us through those companies planning to impose fat cat charges. "We will make it clear as day, in exactly the same way as EasyJet do on their web sites," commented Read.
Cashcade Ltd owns and operates www.getminted.com, www.betplayandwin.com and www.foxybingo.com as well as one of the largest portfolio’s of blockbuster brands and cutting edge technology. Cashcade has established itself as a world leader in the provision of consumer online fun and games and managed services see www.cashcade.co.uk for more information.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
Thwartpoker Announces Groundbreaking PC Game and New Global Distribution Partners
Hey All,
SUBJECT: Thwartpoker Announces Groundbreaking PC Game and New Global Distribution Partners
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) New deals with Big Fish Games and Oberon coincide with launch of "ThwartPoker’s All-Skill™ Poker Tour."
2006 Game Developers Conference, San Jose, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 22, 2006 -- ThwartPoker Inc., the company which brought the first all-skill poker game to market, today announced at this year’s GDC the launch of a PC downloadable version of the game, ThwartPoker’s All-Skill™ Poker Tour, featuring the award-winning No Limit Hold’em Blitz and 6 Card Battle stud -- the only poker games that can legally award prizes and cash tied to gameplay. Concurrently, the company announced major distribution deals with Big Fish Games and Oberon Media.
ThwartPoker made gaming history in 2004 when it introduced Hold’em Poker+ for Prizes on Infospace Mobile with patented technology that redefined poker -- by replacing chance with skill. ThwartPoker’s mobile game was rated the #1 Mobile Game by Infospace in 2005, and received an IGN Wireless Editors’ Choice Award. ThwartPoker saw millions of mobile multiplayer tournament plays in 2005.
Because ThwartPoker’s prize tournaments are based on skill, the company does not face the legal constraints encountered by traditional online casino games that are built on chance, and are therefore considered gambling in the United States. The new ThwartPoker All-Skill Poker Tour is currently available at www.thwartpoker.com/pc for $19.95, and mobile versions with multiplayer tournaments are available through Verizon Wireless for $2.99 per month.
“It’s an exciting time for ThwartPoker as we have forged distribution deals with some of the leading names in game distribution, while simultaneously releasing the much-anticipated PC version of our game,” said Daniel Pfeiffer, co-founder of ThwartPoker. “We’re finding that the concept of a strategy-based poker game is appealing to a lot of people -- those new to poker as well as traditional poker enthusiasts -- and our partners realize this as well.”
“We are very pleased to be working with ThwartPoker as it extends this exciting new concept of strategy-based poker to the Big Fish Games network,” said Cory Finnell, senior vice president of digital distribution for Big Fish Games. “We’ve had significant success with card games in the casual games market to date, so our agreement with ThwartPoker is a validation of the game’s strong revenue potential.”
ThwartPoker’s All-Skill Poker Tour has all the excitement and groundbreaking features of the mobile game, but can now be downloaded to a PC. While preserving the scoring rules, betting and bluffing aspects of traditional poker, ThwartPoker has players select their own cards rather than being dealt them randomly by the house. Players pick from an open deck of cards and must strategize to achieve a winning hand, including blocking, or “thwarting,” competitors. ThwartPoker’s sophisticated artificial intelligence technology and innovative gameplay (U.S. patent #6,679,777, others pending) enables virtual opponents to judiciously select cards and bet and bluff with human-like subtlety.
• Key game features include: Players pick, block, and dodge to poker glory
• Two games in one: No Limit Hold’em Blitz™ and 6 Card Battle™ stud
• Two gameplay modes: timed tournaments, or tackle the world in the All-Skill Poker Tour™
• Sophisticated artificial intelligence powers a challenging cast of 18 virtual opponents
About ThwartPoker Inc.
Founded in 2001, ThwartPoker Inc. is a developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive strategy card games. The company made gaming history in 2004, when it introduced the next evolution of traditional poker, made possible by patented software that replaces the random aspects of poker with skill and strategy. Because ThwartPoker games are skill-based, they do not violate U.S. federal gaming law. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. To learn more about ThwartPoker Inc., visit www.thwartpoker.com.
Media inquiries:
Veronica Skelton at +1.415.342.3435 or e-mail veronica @ conceptpr.net.
Distribution inquiries:
Daniel Pfeiffer at +1.415.722.6949 or e-mail daniel @ thwartpoker.com
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
SUBJECT: Thwartpoker Announces Groundbreaking PC Game and New Global Distribution Partners
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) New deals with Big Fish Games and Oberon coincide with launch of "ThwartPoker’s All-Skill™ Poker Tour."
2006 Game Developers Conference, San Jose, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 22, 2006 -- ThwartPoker Inc., the company which brought the first all-skill poker game to market, today announced at this year’s GDC the launch of a PC downloadable version of the game, ThwartPoker’s All-Skill™ Poker Tour, featuring the award-winning No Limit Hold’em Blitz and 6 Card Battle stud -- the only poker games that can legally award prizes and cash tied to gameplay. Concurrently, the company announced major distribution deals with Big Fish Games and Oberon Media.
ThwartPoker made gaming history in 2004 when it introduced Hold’em Poker+ for Prizes on Infospace Mobile with patented technology that redefined poker -- by replacing chance with skill. ThwartPoker’s mobile game was rated the #1 Mobile Game by Infospace in 2005, and received an IGN Wireless Editors’ Choice Award. ThwartPoker saw millions of mobile multiplayer tournament plays in 2005.
Because ThwartPoker’s prize tournaments are based on skill, the company does not face the legal constraints encountered by traditional online casino games that are built on chance, and are therefore considered gambling in the United States. The new ThwartPoker All-Skill Poker Tour is currently available at www.thwartpoker.com/pc for $19.95, and mobile versions with multiplayer tournaments are available through Verizon Wireless for $2.99 per month.
“It’s an exciting time for ThwartPoker as we have forged distribution deals with some of the leading names in game distribution, while simultaneously releasing the much-anticipated PC version of our game,” said Daniel Pfeiffer, co-founder of ThwartPoker. “We’re finding that the concept of a strategy-based poker game is appealing to a lot of people -- those new to poker as well as traditional poker enthusiasts -- and our partners realize this as well.”
“We are very pleased to be working with ThwartPoker as it extends this exciting new concept of strategy-based poker to the Big Fish Games network,” said Cory Finnell, senior vice president of digital distribution for Big Fish Games. “We’ve had significant success with card games in the casual games market to date, so our agreement with ThwartPoker is a validation of the game’s strong revenue potential.”
ThwartPoker’s All-Skill Poker Tour has all the excitement and groundbreaking features of the mobile game, but can now be downloaded to a PC. While preserving the scoring rules, betting and bluffing aspects of traditional poker, ThwartPoker has players select their own cards rather than being dealt them randomly by the house. Players pick from an open deck of cards and must strategize to achieve a winning hand, including blocking, or “thwarting,” competitors. ThwartPoker’s sophisticated artificial intelligence technology and innovative gameplay (U.S. patent #6,679,777, others pending) enables virtual opponents to judiciously select cards and bet and bluff with human-like subtlety.
• Key game features include: Players pick, block, and dodge to poker glory
• Two games in one: No Limit Hold’em Blitz™ and 6 Card Battle™ stud
• Two gameplay modes: timed tournaments, or tackle the world in the All-Skill Poker Tour™
• Sophisticated artificial intelligence powers a challenging cast of 18 virtual opponents
About ThwartPoker Inc.
Founded in 2001, ThwartPoker Inc. is a developer, publisher, and distributor of interactive strategy card games. The company made gaming history in 2004, when it introduced the next evolution of traditional poker, made possible by patented software that replaces the random aspects of poker with skill and strategy. Because ThwartPoker games are skill-based, they do not violate U.S. federal gaming law. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. To learn more about ThwartPoker Inc., visit www.thwartpoker.com.
Media inquiries:
Veronica Skelton at +1.415.342.3435 or e-mail veronica @ conceptpr.net.
Distribution inquiries:
Daniel Pfeiffer at +1.415.722.6949 or e-mail daniel @ thwartpoker.com
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
2006 NCAA Sweet Sixteen Free Picks At Mycapper.com
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SUBJECT: 2006 NCAA Sweet Sixteen Free Picks At Mycapper.com
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) March Madness 2006 is heating up as they're down to the Sweet Sixteen in the Men's NCAA College Basketball Tournament. Millions of dollars will be wagered on these games and one sports handicapping service, Mycapper, is there to help with free Sweet Sixteen picks.
(PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- The 2006 Men's NCAA Tournament has already produced more than its fair share of betting upsets, and there are new Cinderella stories in the making with little-known schools like Bradley and Wichita State making it to the Sweet Sixteen round.
The four number one seeds are all still alive in the tournament as well, but they have been very poor betting value to date covering hardly any of their inflated points spreads.
One sports handicapping service is living up to the spirit of March Madness by giving away free NCAA Tournament picks for the duration of the Big Dance. Mycapper.com gave away numerous free winning picks in the first two rounds of play, and now they have announced more complimentary picks for Sweet Sixteen games.
One of their top college basketball handicappers, MasterBets, who won with their free first round pick (Washington to cover against Utah State) has already released a free Sweet Sixteen pick for the contest between West Virginia and Texas.
There are a few potentially classic matchups in the last sixteen: LSU vs Duke; UConn vs Washington; and Villanova vs Boston College, to name but a few. But which team will win against the spread? Mycapper has the answers and guarantees all their premium picks, which means clients only pay after they win and receive a full credit refund for any losing plays.
Mycapper (http://www.mycapper.com) made a huge impact on the sports handicapping industry at the beginning of 2006 with their free NFL playoff picks (all of which, incredibly enough, won), culminating in a victorious free Super Bowl pick. They have continued to build up a loyal following by allowing users to sign up free of charge and then access all their expert handicappers' free picks.
Anton DuPlessis, a spokesman for Mycapper.com, commented: "Thousands of casual sports bettors like to wager on March Madness games, especially in the latter rounds. The Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, and of course The Final Four captures the imagination of the entire sports betting public. We believe that we can offer our clients a massive edge when they wager on these games thanks to the quality of our handicappers."
Mycapper.com does indeed feature the best known college basketball handicappers in the world including Vegas sportsbook icons such as: Big Al McMordie, Marc Lawrence, and Lenny Del Genio.
Anyone can sign up at http://www.mycapper.com and once registered as a Mycapper user you will always be able to read their daily free sports picks.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
SUBJECT: 2006 NCAA Sweet Sixteen Free Picks At Mycapper.com
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) March Madness 2006 is heating up as they're down to the Sweet Sixteen in the Men's NCAA College Basketball Tournament. Millions of dollars will be wagered on these games and one sports handicapping service, Mycapper, is there to help with free Sweet Sixteen picks.
(PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- The 2006 Men's NCAA Tournament has already produced more than its fair share of betting upsets, and there are new Cinderella stories in the making with little-known schools like Bradley and Wichita State making it to the Sweet Sixteen round.
The four number one seeds are all still alive in the tournament as well, but they have been very poor betting value to date covering hardly any of their inflated points spreads.
One sports handicapping service is living up to the spirit of March Madness by giving away free NCAA Tournament picks for the duration of the Big Dance. Mycapper.com gave away numerous free winning picks in the first two rounds of play, and now they have announced more complimentary picks for Sweet Sixteen games.
One of their top college basketball handicappers, MasterBets, who won with their free first round pick (Washington to cover against Utah State) has already released a free Sweet Sixteen pick for the contest between West Virginia and Texas.
There are a few potentially classic matchups in the last sixteen: LSU vs Duke; UConn vs Washington; and Villanova vs Boston College, to name but a few. But which team will win against the spread? Mycapper has the answers and guarantees all their premium picks, which means clients only pay after they win and receive a full credit refund for any losing plays.
Mycapper (http://www.mycapper.com) made a huge impact on the sports handicapping industry at the beginning of 2006 with their free NFL playoff picks (all of which, incredibly enough, won), culminating in a victorious free Super Bowl pick. They have continued to build up a loyal following by allowing users to sign up free of charge and then access all their expert handicappers' free picks.
Anton DuPlessis, a spokesman for Mycapper.com, commented: "Thousands of casual sports bettors like to wager on March Madness games, especially in the latter rounds. The Sweet Sixteen, Elite Eight, and of course The Final Four captures the imagination of the entire sports betting public. We believe that we can offer our clients a massive edge when they wager on these games thanks to the quality of our handicappers."
Mycapper.com does indeed feature the best known college basketball handicappers in the world including Vegas sportsbook icons such as: Big Al McMordie, Marc Lawrence, and Lenny Del Genio.
Anyone can sign up at http://www.mycapper.com and once registered as a Mycapper user you will always be able to read their daily free sports picks.
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
Betcorp Ltd. - Strong Move in Affiliate Marketing with Earn United Affiliate Program
Hey All,
SUBJECT: Betcorp Ltd. - Strong Move in Affiliate Marketing with Earn United Affiliate Program
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) Betcorp Ltd. is pleased to announce the launch of its new Affiliate Program, powered by a global leader in Affiliate Marketing, EarnUnited.com. With Betcorp’s unique and diverse product offerings and Earn United’s commitment to providing a leading-edge affiliate marketing platform, the partnership offers Affiliates a superior suite of features and benefits.
Toronto, ON (PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- Betcorp Ltd. is pleased to announce the launch of its new Affiliate Program, powered by a global leader in Affiliate Marketing, EarnUnited.com. With Betcorp’s unique and diverse product offerings and Earn United’s commitment to providing a leading-edge affiliate marketing platform, the partnership offers Affiliates a superior suite of features and benefits.
Teaming up with an established affiliate network, Betcorp stands to gain from an active affiliate base of over 3,000 partners. Affiliates have the exclusive opportunity to promote the leading Betcorp brands - including betwwts.com, betcasino.com, and betholdem.com - and earn up to 50% of the net gaming revenues generated by their referrals, for a limited time only. “We view this partnership as a natural fit, designed to help us reach the aggressive growth goals we’ve set out for ourselves this year and beyond”, said Colin Walker, Betcorp’s CEO. “We have every confidence in Earn United and expect the relationship to pay dividends almost immediately”.
The decision for to invest in an established Affiliate Network centers on the premise that performance-based marketing will account for more than 25% of online advertising. Ryan King, Affiliate Program Director for EarnUnited.com, commented - "A vibrant Affiliate Program is an essential and integral part of the overall marketing mix for all Internet Gaming companies. I expect our current partners will recognize the value immediately and I foresee a new source of Affiliates jumping onboard and recognizing very quickly that they are earning considerably larger revenues due to the conversion and retention of Betcorp’s products.”
According to Mr. King, “The combination of Betcorp’s strong player retention through its centralized e-wallet offering and active cross-marketing efforts and our rewarding compensation programs provides affiliates a unique opportunity to reach higher, sustainable revenue levels quickly and easily.”
“It won’t take long for Affiliates in the industry to recognize that this is a unique opportunity to build a relationship with a select group comprised of the largest internet gaming brands which carry the added benefit of being part of a publicly-traded company. I’m truly excited to have the opportunity to bring these products to our affiliate base and I’m confident it will be a huge success” added Ryan King.
About Betcorp Ltd.
Publicly listed Internet gaming firm Betcorp Ltd (ASX:BCL) is a long time operator of the leading Sports Betting Brand BetWWTS.com (World Wide Tele-Sports), WagerOnSports.com, CyberSportsbook.com, BetBet.com, BetHoldem.com, and BetCasino.com. With over 10 years of experience, BetWWTS.com has become one of the most respected companies in the gaming industry by providing unparalleled 24/7 customer support and timely payouts. BetWWTS.com provides a secure environment for sports and casino wagering and has been featured in numerous media outlets, including USA Today, The Economist, ESPN, Associated Press, New York Daily News, New York Post and HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumble, among others.
For more information about BetCorp Ltd.., please visit http://www.betcorp.com.au
Contact Information:
BetCorp.com.au
Michael Schroeter
International: +1-416-703-4185 x 25
About Earn United Ltd.
Established in 2003 Earn United is led by a team of seasoned Internet marketing professionals combining over 15 years of Affiliate Marketing experience. Earn United is a multi-product Affiliate Program offering partners the ability to promote several leading brands in the casino, poker, and sports betting markets. The company has become one of the fastest growing affiliate programs that is dedicated to offering affiliates higher revenue levels, innovative and free marketing tools, and an on-going commitment to communication and support. Earn United is backed by a wide product line, proprietary management software, and sophisticated data management systems specialized for Affiliate Marketing in the gaming industry.
For more information about Earn United Ltd., please visit http://www.earnunited.com
Contact Information:
EarnUnited.com
Ryan King
Toll Free: 1.866.340.7667
International: +1-416-849-1347 x 1
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
SUBJECT: Betcorp Ltd. - Strong Move in Affiliate Marketing with Earn United Affiliate Program
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) Betcorp Ltd. is pleased to announce the launch of its new Affiliate Program, powered by a global leader in Affiliate Marketing, EarnUnited.com. With Betcorp’s unique and diverse product offerings and Earn United’s commitment to providing a leading-edge affiliate marketing platform, the partnership offers Affiliates a superior suite of features and benefits.
Toronto, ON (PRWEB) March 22, 2006 -- Betcorp Ltd. is pleased to announce the launch of its new Affiliate Program, powered by a global leader in Affiliate Marketing, EarnUnited.com. With Betcorp’s unique and diverse product offerings and Earn United’s commitment to providing a leading-edge affiliate marketing platform, the partnership offers Affiliates a superior suite of features and benefits.
Teaming up with an established affiliate network, Betcorp stands to gain from an active affiliate base of over 3,000 partners. Affiliates have the exclusive opportunity to promote the leading Betcorp brands - including betwwts.com, betcasino.com, and betholdem.com - and earn up to 50% of the net gaming revenues generated by their referrals, for a limited time only. “We view this partnership as a natural fit, designed to help us reach the aggressive growth goals we’ve set out for ourselves this year and beyond”, said Colin Walker, Betcorp’s CEO. “We have every confidence in Earn United and expect the relationship to pay dividends almost immediately”.
The decision for to invest in an established Affiliate Network centers on the premise that performance-based marketing will account for more than 25% of online advertising. Ryan King, Affiliate Program Director for EarnUnited.com, commented - "A vibrant Affiliate Program is an essential and integral part of the overall marketing mix for all Internet Gaming companies. I expect our current partners will recognize the value immediately and I foresee a new source of Affiliates jumping onboard and recognizing very quickly that they are earning considerably larger revenues due to the conversion and retention of Betcorp’s products.”
According to Mr. King, “The combination of Betcorp’s strong player retention through its centralized e-wallet offering and active cross-marketing efforts and our rewarding compensation programs provides affiliates a unique opportunity to reach higher, sustainable revenue levels quickly and easily.”
“It won’t take long for Affiliates in the industry to recognize that this is a unique opportunity to build a relationship with a select group comprised of the largest internet gaming brands which carry the added benefit of being part of a publicly-traded company. I’m truly excited to have the opportunity to bring these products to our affiliate base and I’m confident it will be a huge success” added Ryan King.
About Betcorp Ltd.
Publicly listed Internet gaming firm Betcorp Ltd (ASX:BCL) is a long time operator of the leading Sports Betting Brand BetWWTS.com (World Wide Tele-Sports), WagerOnSports.com, CyberSportsbook.com, BetBet.com, BetHoldem.com, and BetCasino.com. With over 10 years of experience, BetWWTS.com has become one of the most respected companies in the gaming industry by providing unparalleled 24/7 customer support and timely payouts. BetWWTS.com provides a secure environment for sports and casino wagering and has been featured in numerous media outlets, including USA Today, The Economist, ESPN, Associated Press, New York Daily News, New York Post and HBO's Real Sports with Bryant Gumble, among others.
For more information about BetCorp Ltd.., please visit http://www.betcorp.com.au
Contact Information:
BetCorp.com.au
Michael Schroeter
International: +1-416-703-4185 x 25
About Earn United Ltd.
Established in 2003 Earn United is led by a team of seasoned Internet marketing professionals combining over 15 years of Affiliate Marketing experience. Earn United is a multi-product Affiliate Program offering partners the ability to promote several leading brands in the casino, poker, and sports betting markets. The company has become one of the fastest growing affiliate programs that is dedicated to offering affiliates higher revenue levels, innovative and free marketing tools, and an on-going commitment to communication and support. Earn United is backed by a wide product line, proprietary management software, and sophisticated data management systems specialized for Affiliate Marketing in the gaming industry.
For more information about Earn United Ltd., please visit http://www.earnunited.com
Contact Information:
EarnUnited.com
Ryan King
Toll Free: 1.866.340.7667
International: +1-416-849-1347 x 1
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
U.S. Government Ignores World Trade Organization Online Gambling Ruling
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SUBJECT: U.S. Government Ignores World Trade Organization Online Gambling Ruling
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) The U.S. government's move to effectively outlaw online casino and sports betting by prohibiting U.S. banks and Internet service providers from offering financial and Internet services to online bettors and the sites they frequent threatens to destroy the fragile economies of island nations Antigua and Barbuda.
San Jose, Costa Rica (PRWEB) March 22, 2006 – April 3, 2006 deadline looms and still no word from U.S.A. The U.S. government's move to effectively outlaw online casino and sports betting by prohibiting U.S. banks and Internet service providers from offering financial and Internet services to online bettors and the sites they frequent threatens to destroy the fragile economies of island nations Antigua and Barbuda. In an effort to stave off those devastating effects, these online gambling revenue-dependant governments took the U.S. before the World Trade Organization seeking relief. And relief was what they were granted.
The Geneva-based WTO ruled in April 2005 that the U.S. action illegally violated world trade agreements and gave the U.S. until April 3, 2006 to create legislation that was compliant. With less than ten days to go, the U.S. has remained silent.
"The U.S. government's interference with a multi billion-dollar industry, and its attempts to legislate the morals of it citizens, is simply a ploy to protect its own tax revenues by blocking the outflow of gambling money from its shores." Said Marianne Anderson, Director of Marketing at USsportsBook.com, an online sports betting company with headquarters in San Jose, Costa Rica. "And its failure to implement the decision of the WTO further damages the country's image in the eyes of smaller nations who used to look to the U.S. as a role model for international business relations." Marianne added.
That viewpoint is shared by Dr. John W. Ashe, the Ambassador from Antigua and Barbuda, who was recently quoted in an article on TaxNews.com as saying "'With an implementation deadline approaching on 3 April 2006, less than three weeks from now, we might be forgiven, Sir, for having some anxiety at a complete lack of information from the United States on this most important matter facing the small and delicate economy of Antigua and Barbuda."
Dr. Ashe is particularly concerned over the fact that not only has the United States ignored the WTO decision, it has actually proposed additional legislation, in the form of the "Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2005" and the "Internet Gambling Prohibition Act" which will only increase the tension between the WTO and the countries involved.
"The only solution to this problem is for the U.S. to honor the WTO ruling and stop restricting its citizens from participating in online gambling and sports betting activities by rescinding all non-complying legislation. Any failure to comply could results in worldwide trade sanctions against the USA which will hurt the economy much more than some missed gambling tax revenues ever could." Marianne said.
As the clock ticks towards the deadline, it remains to be seen how the U.S. government will respond.
About USsportsbook.com:
USsportsbook.com began taking sports wagers in 2003. The company's success is directly attributed to the focus on first-class customer service with an emphasis on ensuring every customer is treated like a high roller, whether wagering $1, $10, $1,000, or more.
Contact:
Marianne Anderson, Director of Marketing
USsportsbook.com
1-866-419-2437
http://www.USsportsbook.com
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
SUBJECT: U.S. Government Ignores World Trade Organization Online Gambling Ruling
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) The U.S. government's move to effectively outlaw online casino and sports betting by prohibiting U.S. banks and Internet service providers from offering financial and Internet services to online bettors and the sites they frequent threatens to destroy the fragile economies of island nations Antigua and Barbuda.
San Jose, Costa Rica (PRWEB) March 22, 2006 – April 3, 2006 deadline looms and still no word from U.S.A. The U.S. government's move to effectively outlaw online casino and sports betting by prohibiting U.S. banks and Internet service providers from offering financial and Internet services to online bettors and the sites they frequent threatens to destroy the fragile economies of island nations Antigua and Barbuda. In an effort to stave off those devastating effects, these online gambling revenue-dependant governments took the U.S. before the World Trade Organization seeking relief. And relief was what they were granted.
The Geneva-based WTO ruled in April 2005 that the U.S. action illegally violated world trade agreements and gave the U.S. until April 3, 2006 to create legislation that was compliant. With less than ten days to go, the U.S. has remained silent.
"The U.S. government's interference with a multi billion-dollar industry, and its attempts to legislate the morals of it citizens, is simply a ploy to protect its own tax revenues by blocking the outflow of gambling money from its shores." Said Marianne Anderson, Director of Marketing at USsportsBook.com, an online sports betting company with headquarters in San Jose, Costa Rica. "And its failure to implement the decision of the WTO further damages the country's image in the eyes of smaller nations who used to look to the U.S. as a role model for international business relations." Marianne added.
That viewpoint is shared by Dr. John W. Ashe, the Ambassador from Antigua and Barbuda, who was recently quoted in an article on TaxNews.com as saying "'With an implementation deadline approaching on 3 April 2006, less than three weeks from now, we might be forgiven, Sir, for having some anxiety at a complete lack of information from the United States on this most important matter facing the small and delicate economy of Antigua and Barbuda."
Dr. Ashe is particularly concerned over the fact that not only has the United States ignored the WTO decision, it has actually proposed additional legislation, in the form of the "Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2005" and the "Internet Gambling Prohibition Act" which will only increase the tension between the WTO and the countries involved.
"The only solution to this problem is for the U.S. to honor the WTO ruling and stop restricting its citizens from participating in online gambling and sports betting activities by rescinding all non-complying legislation. Any failure to comply could results in worldwide trade sanctions against the USA which will hurt the economy much more than some missed gambling tax revenues ever could." Marianne said.
As the clock ticks towards the deadline, it remains to be seen how the U.S. government will respond.
About USsportsbook.com:
USsportsbook.com began taking sports wagers in 2003. The company's success is directly attributed to the focus on first-class customer service with an emphasis on ensuring every customer is treated like a high roller, whether wagering $1, $10, $1,000, or more.
Contact:
Marianne Anderson, Director of Marketing
USsportsbook.com
1-866-419-2437
http://www.USsportsbook.com
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
Tournament Cinderella Teams Staying At The Big Dance Well Past Midnight At PicksPal.com
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SUBJECT: Tournament Cinderella Teams Staying at the Big Dance Well Past Midnight at PicksPal.com
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) Underdogs have yet to disappoint majority of PicksPal.com members.
Mountain View, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 22, 2006 -- Fans of Bradley, George Mason and Wichita St. are hoping thousands of PicksPal.com members pick their schools to get past the sweet 16 in the men’s college basketball tournament.
So far the majority of PicksPal.com’s Hoops 1001 players have correctly predicted three of the biggest upsets in the tournament: Bradley over Pittsburgh, Wichita St. over Tennessee and George Mason over North Carolina. This might be because the Hoops 1001 Contest considers the point spread in its bracket picks, so PicksPal.com players’ hoops knowledge will be put to the test again in Thursday’s even odds game between George Mason and Wichita St.
PicksPal.com lets anyone join its free Hoops 1001 Contest during any round of the tournament, so like these Cinderella teams, everyone always has a chance at tournament glory. In true underdog fashion, anyone could surprise the tens of thousands of Hoops 1001 players to win the contest’s grand prize: a 42-inch flat panel HDTV.
As of Tuesday afternoon, 54% of Hoops 1001 players favored George Mason to advance to the elite eight and play the Connecticut/Washington winner. This will be the third round in which Hoops 1001 players have the opportunity to win round-by-round prizes (iPods) or accumulate their points for the grand prize.
The Hoops 1001 Contest allows for round-by-round prizes because unlike traditional brackets, it does not require every game to be picked at the beginning of the tournament. Instead, players can put any of their 5000 per-round-points on any game of their choice.
Another unique aspect of the Hoops 1001 Contest is the multitude of fun and exotic picks available for each game. Aside from the game’s winner and over/under, players can choose from up to 50 props such as “will JJ Redick make more 3-pointers than the entire LSU team?” or “will either team make a successful dunk in the first 2 minutes of the game?”
On their way to prizes, the Hoops 1001 Contest’s exclusive features allow its players to experience an unprecedented level of interaction with their tournament brackets. As hoops fans watch their team compete for tournament glory, they can feel the rush of playing for prizes and tournament glory themselves.
If the majority of Hoops 1001 players are right again, George Mason fans can look forward to another round of play. But with 66% of players picking Memphis to cover their six-point spread against Bradley that Cinderella’s glass slipper might fall off this Thursday.
About PicksPal.com
Based in Mountain View, CA, and created and launched in Sept. 2005 by Internet sports pioneer, Tom Jessiman, PicksPal.com is the only free online game that offers sports fans the opportunity to amass points by picking on their favorite sports, including basketball, football, baseball, golf, boxing, cycling, motor sports and hockey -- all for real prizes. Sports fans have made PicksPal.com the fastest growing sports and entertainment destination on the Internet.
Media Contact:
Doug Drotman
631-462-1198
Cheers and Best Of Luck,
ProducerK
The Online Betting Forums
The OBF YAHOO GROUP
SUBJECT: Tournament Cinderella Teams Staying at the Big Dance Well Past Midnight at PicksPal.com
(PRESS RELEASE VIA PRWEB.COM) Underdogs have yet to disappoint majority of PicksPal.com members.
Mountain View, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) March 22, 2006 -- Fans of Bradley, George Mason and Wichita St. are hoping thousands of PicksPal.com members pick their schools to get past the sweet 16 in the men’s college basketball tournament.
So far the majority of PicksPal.com’s Hoops 1001 players have correctly predicted three of the biggest upsets in the tournament: Bradley over Pittsburgh, Wichita St. over Tennessee and George Mason over North Carolina. This might be because the Hoops 1001 Contest considers the point spread in its bracket picks, so PicksPal.com players’ hoops knowledge will be put to the test again in Thursday’s even odds game between George Mason and Wichita St.
PicksPal.com lets anyone join its free Hoops 1001 Contest during any round of the tournament, so like these Cinderella teams, everyone always has a chance at tournament glory. In true underdog fashion, anyone could surprise the tens of thousands of Hoops 1001 players to win the contest’s grand prize: a 42-inch flat panel HDTV.
As of Tuesday afternoon, 54% of Hoops 1001 players favored George Mason to advance to the elite eight and play the Connecticut/Washington winner. This will be the third round in which Hoops 1001 players have the opportunity to win round-by-round prizes (iPods) or accumulate their points for the grand prize.
The Hoops 1001 Contest allows for round-by-round prizes because unlike traditional brackets, it does not require every game to be picked at the beginning of the tournament. Instead, players can put any of their 5000 per-round-points on any game of their choice.
Another unique aspect of the Hoops 1001 Contest is the multitude of fun and exotic picks available for each game. Aside from the game’s winner and over/under, players can choose from up to 50 props such as “will JJ Redick make more 3-pointers than the entire LSU team?” or “will either team make a successful dunk in the first 2 minutes of the game?”
On their way to prizes, the Hoops 1001 Contest’s exclusive features allow its players to experience an unprecedented level of interaction with their tournament brackets. As hoops fans watch their team compete for tournament glory, they can feel the rush of playing for prizes and tournament glory themselves.
If the majority of Hoops 1001 players are right again, George Mason fans can look forward to another round of play. But with 66% of players picking Memphis to cover their six-point spread against Bradley that Cinderella’s glass slipper might fall off this Thursday.
About PicksPal.com
Based in Mountain View, CA, and created and launched in Sept. 2005 by Internet sports pioneer, Tom Jessiman, PicksPal.com is the only free online game that offers sports fans the opportunity to amass points by picking on their favorite sports, including basketball, football, baseball, golf, boxing, cycling, motor sports and hockey -- all for real prizes. Sports fans have made PicksPal.com the fastest growing sports and entertainment destination on the Internet.
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