Why Are Online Casino Games So Popular?

Online casino games are becoming more and more mainstream, and a fast-growing form of entertainment. Easy to learn, easy to play and easy to access – there are many reasons why online casinos are so popular, with over 30 million players in the UK alone. So, let’s take a look at these reasons, and see what’s so great about the world of virtual casino games. Quick Ease of Access The main reason why online casinos have so many players enter through their cyber doors, is because they are so quick and easy to access, with just a click of the…

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Is Online Bingo Set for a Comeback?

The History of Bingo Bingo has come a long way from its rather humble roots. It originates from the Italian lottery in the 16th century. Mainly played by aristocrats, it spread quickly to France and was played by their aristocracy also. However, this version was not the version we are used to… That came from Germany in the 19th century and was used there to teach children anything from maths to history. From there it managed to spread all to the way to the good ol’ USA where players in the 1920s would shout “BEANO!” (not bingo) and would often…

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4 Things You Should Know About Online Gaming

Online gaming is becoming very popular all over the world. In the last few years, this relatively new trend has taken the world by storm and it’s not slowing down any time soon. More and more people are looking for new ways to socialize and have more fun online and […]

Eve Online unpaid bill leads to game battle worth $200,000


An unpaid bill leads to space game battle worth more than $200,000 in 'EVE Online' LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Carl was asleep when the first shot was fired. As he slumbered away in Costa Mesa, Calif.,...

Friendster reborn as a gaming site, wishes Facebook cared

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Friendster's as good as dead to the western world (it hasn't really crossed our radar since 2005), but Forbes reports that the site is still huge in Southeast Asia -- though not for the reasons you might think. It was the original social network when in launched in 2002, but its acquisition by e-payment provider MOL Global in 2009 led to its reincarnation as a top online gaming destination for countries such as India, Indonesia and Malaysia. The new Friendster just officially emerged from beta as a game-centric site, and the remaining vestiges of its social networking past -- you can still add friends, after all -- are gamified with reward points. Moreover, owner MOL Global has added e-payments to the mix, letting users buy Friendster Coins to purchase virtual goods. Given predictions that the Asian gaming community will exceed 1 billion by 2016, the site's future is looking rosier than ever. That might lessen the sting of being plum blown out of the social networking game by the big dogs.

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