New Year's Resolutions: Online Gambling

Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 2:52 PM
Written by Daniel O

Truthfully, this post was going to be short, wishing you all Happy Holidays and a snow-free vacation, wherever you are!

But things are never as simple as they first seem, are they now...

Many around the world - everyone with a calendar, basically) take this occasion, New Year's, to reflect on the changes they want or need. Why not online gambling too?

From the players' point of view, having fun and winning too are the ultimate goals, the essence of playing. But the road to the "promised-land" is a bit more complicated.

Sure, we can blame the Bush Administration or the whole concept of protectionist legislation all day, or all year. But we can also show that we are for real. A community. A valid business.

And so, this New Year's my resolutions for online gambling are not only that you win every spin and come out with your hand on top in every poker game. My New Year's resolutions are also the following: that we do unto others as we would do unto ourselves, not steal or scam, pay out when we have to, be as respectable in losing as we are in winning. Knowing, all this time knowing, that the way we act reflects on the industry at large, and that if we want to get the respect we think we deserve, well, let's show the world that we deserve it.

Or, as Kate says it so clear in the latest Weekly Edition (now in High Definition!): Happy Holidays to all of you!

The Year in Gambling

Monday, December 22, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Written by Katie S

As 2008 draws to a close it's natural to reflect on the year gone by: highs, lows and plans for the future.

That's exactly what we're doing here at Online Casino Reports. This week we'll be posting a series of articles and videos examining the year in gambling. From poker highs and lows to the most lucrative player promotions, you'll find the full round-up here.

We'll also be broadcasting an extra special Weekly Edition with all the very best breaking news from the year gone by. And we've also got some special surprises in-store as our weekly news bulletins are going to be looking very different come 2009.

So log-on to Online Casino Reports to reflect on the year in gambling and make sure you stick around for what's coming up in 2009.

OCR Forum Gets a Makeover

Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 2:19 PM
Written by Katie S

Even the best-looking of us could do with a makeover from time to time. Our online discussion forum is no exception. Just in time for a new year of Internet gaming, OCR's online forum has a brand new look.

Whilst still offering members the opportunity to network with online gamblers from around the world, our forum is now more user-friendly and better tailored to the needs of our community of online gamers.

The popular "Casino Gaming", "Poker Chat" and "Industry Networking" chat-rooms can still be found, catering to a whole host of different questions, dilemmas and recommendations.

In addition to these lively discussion rooms, you'll be delighted to find some fabulous brand new sections: the "Casino Ratings" room, "Sports Bettors' Lounge" and "Bingo Hall" chat room.

From avid sports bettors to hardcore bingo fans, our forum now caters for everyone. So for all kinds of gambling queries, insider knowledge and lively banter, check out our new look discussion forum and get chatting!

Holiday Season Starts Now

Monday, December 08, 2008 at 5:13 PM
Written by Daniel O

It's colder out, no doubt. And online casinos are offering some not-to-be-misses promotions. Could it? Could it be?

It is! It's the holiday season.

This time of year is one of our favorites. We will do our best to share this feeling, and make it also your favorite.

Beginning with the Gaming category on the Website's News. This is the place to find our reports on promotions, including holiday promotions.

Yes, on the Gaming News you will find reports, such as the early promotion from EuroGrand Casino, offering their holiday wishes and $30 Free Bonus with No Deposit Required for New Players.

Information about the best promotions or industry-wide trends with all that regards bonuses, you may find on our Weekly Edition videos, on each online casino review, and even on banners throughout the site, which are selective enough and updated to keep up with the special offers.

Have fun and happy holidays!

An International Approach

Monday, December 01, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Written by Daniel O

Heinz better watch their backs. No, we're not entering the ketchup business, but we are gaining up on the 57 Varieties...

Online Casino Reports is now available in 34 different domains, at last count. There is the flagship, international dot-com domain, as well as regional domains. There you can find localized versions for specific countries and/or languages spoken around the world.

Like ketchup in a way, online gambling is fun and popular around the world, across countries and continents, peoples and cultures. But sure as eggs is eggs, there is always a local flavor there somewhere.

We realize that the player's experience is local. It still comes down to making a deposit and cashing out on winnings - in one's local currency. In addition, there are local nuances that come down to games that might be widely popular in one culture, and not even known outside a certain country. Another (positive) difference is special promotions a casino may offer to players from a certain country, and not to others. Not to mention the convenience of playing at a casino that speaks your language, and with customer support that does too.

Our international approach has already carried with it some online casino affiliates who see the importance of localization, and the benefit it brings to players around the world. and we'll continue doing so, until we reach 57 and then some!