888 Poker launches "pokercam"

888 Poker launches "pokercam"

24 Feb 2011

(PRESS RELEASE) -- 888, one of the world's most popular gaming entertainment companies, has launched a groundbreaking "pokercam" option for 888 Poker, innovating to again provide players with something that they have not experienced before.

The poker cam tables, powered by ooVoo, a leading video communication service provider with a best-in-class mobile video chat solution, will be available from the main lobby and will allow players to see their opponents while playing a Texas Hold'em Cash game.

The option builds on the strong social aspects of the 888 poker rooms, which already lead their way in the use of personalised avatars providing an immersive social experience in which players can interact together.

The addition of the "Teams Tournament" feature adds a further dimension to 888's social play. This innovative type of tournament gives players the option of joining a virtual team in a regular tournament format. However, in addition to the traditional prize-pool, players score points for their team, and a portion of the prize is allocated to all of the players that belong to the winning team. Players can group together to face off as rival football teams or cities, adding an emotional level to the play, with links to major social networking sites letting people know when like-minded people have joined a tournament.

As well as these innovations in the game play, the "late registration" option means that there is always a tournament to join, even at off-peak times. An improved lobby also gives a better user experience, and allows quick and easy entry to tables.

The new offer builds on the enormously successful launch of Poker 6 in June 2010, which overhauled the Poker platform and provided an intuitive usability that targeted the casual player. The platform also allowed players to play Poker in 3D.

Hili Shakked, Director of Poker Offering, 888holdings, said:

"Through the addition of video streams to our hugely successful Poker 6 we are offering an even more personal, inclusive, and social environment. On top of this, the chance to play as part of a team in the Team Tournaments, provides a competitive edge that allows players to meet and play with other like-minded people."

Crazy Vegas Casino launches PaySafeCard Deposit Option

Crazy Vegas unveils new payment option

18 Feb 2011

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Online casino players with a concern for security and convenience regarding their depositing process will be interested in the launch of PaySafeCard onto the banking pages of Crazy Vegas Casino. PaySafeCard is marketed as a quick, convenient and infallibly safe method for users to make their purchases online, without the need for revealing sensitive personal information or banking details to merchants, or having to rely on the services of a virtual funds transfer solutions application, which may only transfer funds several days after submission.

A viable alternative to both traditional credit card and "Web Wallet" online banking and deposit methods, PaySafeCard essentially offers users a prepaid payment method, with which they are able to submit funds onto, and use the facility to shop online. Users are able to purchase their prepaid cards from over 300,000 participating sales outlets across Europe and the United Kingdom. Once they have purchased their desired prepaid amount, users then receive a print-out which features a unique 16-digit PIN code. Users can enter their 16-digit PIN codes during the transaction process with any participating web-based merchant, in order to pay for goods and services online.

CrazyVegas.com players who use PaySafeCard in order to submit deposits into their real player casino accounts are awarded with a Redeposit Bonus of 10% on every ongoing deposit made. This amounts to a return of up to $/GBP/EUR3,000.00 per month. Casino manager Trevor Penn issued the following statement:

"PaySafeCard is an ideal way for our players to make easy, quick and, most importantly, safe deposits onto their online casino accounts. At CrazyVegas.com, we reward our players for looking out for their own transaction security with a Redeposit Bonus of 10% back on every ongoing purchase made using PaySafeCard."

Using PaySafeCard is free for the first 12 months, after which time users are required to pay a monthly administrative fee of $/GBP/EUR2.00.

888 introduces first 3D slot machine

888 introduces first 3D slot machine

24 Feb 2011

GIBRALTAR -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- 888.com announces the launch of the world's first ever 3D slot, bringing the global enthusiasm for 3D from the big screen, TV and sports, directly to online gaming players' fingertips.

The Magical Forest 3D slot, currently available exclusively at 888 Games, allows true 3D gaming through the use of simple 3D glasses, without the expense of 3D screens or 3D computer consoles.

Unique to the online gaming world, Magical Forest is the first of the 3D game offerings to be released by 888.com and was launched initially on the 888games platform which offers players a more casual and fun gaming experience. The game will roll out to the 888casino, 888poker and 888sport instant play platforms during March 2011.

"We are extremely pleased to announce the latest unique innovation in the online casino industry," said 888casino Chief Operations Officer, Itai Pazner, "There is absolutely no question that 3D gaming is the next big innovation in online gaming."

"888.com once again responds to players' and the market's needs by expanding the boundaries and opening the arena to the next generation in online gaming experiences with 3D casino games."

The Magical Forest 3D slot allows players to enter an enchanted three dimensional forest and, for a limited time only, introductory offers will be available for players trying the new game in the various 888.com platforms. Active and new players to join 888.com will also receive a pair of exclusive 3D glasses.