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&lt;p&gt;A lot of people are in to gambling in casinos. Aside from being their method of relaxation, casino gaming also serves as an easy way to earn money. In order to gamble in different casino games, one has to go to a facility that offers it. Casinos are commonly found in the hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, some tourist attractions, and even retail shops. Due to its location, these casinos often require a person to pay for accommodations and this already cost him big bucks. Factor in the travel time along with the payment for the accommodation and playing for casinos is really costly.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Due to the inconvenience that the traditional casinos bring to the people, online casinos or Internet casinos were created. Through this one, gamblers are able to play and wager different casinos games through the Internet. Online casinos offer realistic graphics to make a gambler feel that he is playing in a real casino. There are at least two types of online casino that are being used by the people, the web-based online casinos and the download-based online casinos. Some of the games being offered in online casinos are baccarat, blackjack, craps, and roulette.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Another great innovation made under online gambling is the &lt;a href="/blog/bonusmap/2009/12/16/mobile_casino_revolution"&gt;mobile casinos&lt;/a&gt;. With the use of the mobile phones, an individual can now enjoy playing mobile casino games anywhere and anytime he wants. Ever since mobile casinos were created a few years ago, it has become a very popular way of gambling. Due to the great popularity of the mobile casino games gaming, a lot of people deem it as the future of casino gaming. The convenience that it provides to the people who loves gambling makes mobile casino gaming a very popular medium for them.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Some of the games that can be played by an individual with mobile casinos are arcade, bingo, baccarat, blackjack, keno, slots, roulette, video poker, virtual scratch tickets and scratch cards.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Through the years that people have utilized mobile casinos, it slowly invaded the way gamblers play casino. They can already earn a lot of bucks while waiting for a bus ride. An individual can also earn an extra income while he is in a boring meeting.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;According to recent studies made by different research companies, the probability of mobile casinos gaming to be utilized by more is people gradually increasing and the future of it is very promising. In those studies also, it was estimated that the amount of wagers in mobile casino games betting for handset devices in the year 2015 will be around $48 billion. Included also in the study are lottery and sports betting. Even online gambling establishments now provide mobile casino games to their customers and more casinos are slated to do the same.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;In order to be at the loop of the so-called mobile casinos invasion, an individual must have a mobile device that can handle the mobile games. One of the basic things to consider is that the mobile device must be WAP or Internet abled. Majority of the handheld devices capable of mobile casino games are tablet computer, smartphone, and mobile phone.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"&gt;Mobile casino explosion onto the market scene has opened the doors for casino operators to step into new, more fertile territory. It wasn't long before hundreds of reputable online casinos popped up. This gave credit card and secure funds transfer companies the chance to deal with billions of dollars flying through cyberspace, from various parts of the world. And, considering that the Internet is not limited by any time zone, support must be available around the clock. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"&gt;Although online casinos are very successful, their consumers are always looking for new innovations to their casino experience. Because of this, casinos must now find something new and exciting for their consumers. In order to take full advantage of online casino offerings a player must be seated in one place. Today more and more people are on the move than ever before with time restraints that dominate their lives. Mobile handsets have everything that is necessary, and some unnecessary functions, to utilize online casinos. It was only a matter of time before the online casino industry offered this service to cellular phone users. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"&gt;What is required for a successful mobile casino game? &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"&gt;Mobile games must meet certain standards in order to be successful. First of all, the games need to be simple to learn. Producers cannot depend on consumers to be totally computer savvy. Consumers want instant enjoyment. If a mobile game appears to be too complex, clients will turn to rival companies. Time is a recurring issue as well. Computer games need to be interruptible. If an individual wishes to play 4 hours of uninterrupted blackjack privately, then the PC is a better choice. However, since mobile games are aimed at individuals on the go, the software needs to enable users to receive phone calls, send text messages and pause at their convenience. High-quality software enables users to change effortlessly between all of the mobile telephone&amp;rsquo;s features.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"&gt;Games should provide users with opportunities for the social engagement as well, although this isn't a requirement, as people prefer private games sometimes. However, because games can eventually become dull, the opportunity to compete against others will keep the game exciting and fresh. Mobile telephone companies have invested billions in enhancing their software and service options as well. Therefore, companies that make software for mobile casino games should take advantage of the research that has already been done and work efficiently in collaboration with the current mobile software technology. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"&gt;Because companies would not be very successful if their customers lost faith in them, mobile casino games are typically secure and guard their player's privacy. When a customer chooses a game to download he/she should look for recommendations that indicate the company will keep any transferred money safely. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt"&gt;Good luck wagering mobile casino games&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt"&gt;Mobile poker is a great solutions for those players who prefer mobile betting&amp;nbsp;entertainment. The demand for mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones, Blackberry's and such smartphones is increasing rapidly. Their sale is on the rise. As a result mobile poker is becoming more and more popular as most of the smartphone users play poker while on the move. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt"&gt;Here are&amp;nbsp;some great tips for those who wish to play mobile poker on smartphone or PDA.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt"&gt;Mobile poker rooms do not charge players to use their services on a mobile device, but be sure to check with your mobile service provider as to whether they charge per megabyte for data transfer. You run the risk of being charged for fifteen plus megabytes for every hour of play.&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt"&gt;As a built in protection feature, mobile poker rooms require that you login each time you visit. Your login details should never be stored on your phone in case you lose it or have it stolen. Avoid storing your username and password in any form on your phone, as you run the risk of someone using your details to log into your account.&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt"&gt;There are many locations were mobile phone coverage may be unreliable, therefore if you are planning on playing mobile poker for cash and don't want to give away a hand make sure to test your signal first in Play Money mode.&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt"&gt;To ensure that funds are available for mobile poker playing via your phone, add funds from your PC prior to playing. For security purposes, funds cannot be accessed from your phone. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt"&gt;Contact mobile poker support if your phone is lost or stolen to stop mobile poker from being accessed through your phone.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 8pt"&gt;There are new-player sign up mobile poker bonuses available that you should take advantage of when creating an account on a mobile poker room. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;nbsp;
</description><link>http://open.salon.com/blog/bonusmap/2010/08/10/mobile_poker</link><guid>http://open.salon.com/blog/bonusmap/2010/08/10/mobile_poker</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:08:34 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Bwin Poker League of Champions</title><description>

&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;&lt;img id="cid_504057" style="width: 150px; height: 124px" src="/files/bwin_poker1267400364.jpg" alt="bwin poker" hspace="5px" width="285" height="162" align="right"&gt;&amp;nbsp;From 02.03.2010 to 14.04.2010 all eyes of poker players in the UK will be fixed on the Poker League of Champions. There's only one way to the Grand Final: knock out the rest!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;Are you ready for some top notch poker action? Show off your skills in the UK-only Poker League of Champions! Knock your opponents out like a true champ in a series of fast-paced Freeroll tournaments and you'll get to watch Real Madrid and AC Milan VIP-style and win many more prizes!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;Can you turn your free ticket into a VIP Package? Find out now!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;The top 3 prizes:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;1st: VIP Package for 2 people to an AC Milan and Real Madrid game including tickets, flight, accommodation and &amp;pound;3,000 spending money&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;2nd: VIP Package for 2 people to an AC Milan or Real Madrid game including tickets, flight, accommodation and &amp;pound;1,000 spending money &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;3rd: VIP Package for 2 people to an AC Milan or Real Madrid game including tickets, flight, accommodation and &amp;pound;500 spending money&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;The promotion is open at &lt;a href="http://mobilecasino.livejournal.com/2057.html"&gt;bwin poker&lt;/a&gt; only to UK residents that have created an account. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;The Poker League of Champions is a series of Freeroll tournaments held in March and April. In an initial stage, twelve group stage tournaments will take place. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;The best 50 players in each of these group stage tournaments will qualify for one of six knockout tournaments, each consisting of 100 players. The best 25 players in each knockout tournament will qualify for the PLC final, consisting of 150 players in total.&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;The best 150 players in the PLC final will receive the following prizes:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;1st: Poker League of Champions VIP Hospitality Package for 2 persons including economy-class flights, accommodation in at least a [4*] hotel, 2 tickets for Real Madird&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp; &lt;/span&gt;and AC Milan football games and &amp;pound;3,000 spending money. bwin reserves the right to send the winner to a game chosen by bwin. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;2nd: Poker League of Champions VIP Hospitality Package for 2 persons including economy-class flights, accommodation in at least a [4*] hotel, 2 tickets for a football game featuring either Real Madrid or AC Milan and &amp;pound;1,000 spending money. bwin reserves the right to send the winner to a game chosen by bwin.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;3rd: Poker League of Champions VIP Hospitality Package for 2 persons including economy-class flights, accommodation in at least a [4*] hotel, 2 tickets for a football game featuring either Real Madrid or AC Milan and &amp;pound;500 spending money. bwin reserves the right to send the winner to a game chosen by bwin.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;4th: &amp;pound;500 in free betting credit which will be credited to the player&amp;rsquo;s account&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;5th: &amp;pound;250 in free betting credit which will be credited to the player&amp;rsquo;s account&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;6th &amp;pound;100 in free betting credit which will be credited to the player&amp;rsquo;s account&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;7th to 10th: football shirts&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;11th to 30th: bwin T-shirt and a bwin football&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'"&gt;31st to 150th: entry into a $1,000 Freeroll tournament &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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