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!