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Play Responsibly

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:58:34 +0000

For most people, gambling is harmless. More than just being harmless, it's a pastime, entertainment, and basically just fun. However, there are people who abuse their hobbies and develop a problem. Gambling is not immune from this.

The National Problem Gambling Awareness Week, taking place this week in the USA (March 7-13), is an opportunity to discuss these addiction issues openly and tackle them head on.

True, the rapid expansion of gambling, mainly over the internet, has helped fuel the problem. However, online casinos are not the prime suspects when it comes to this, and lotteries, even state run and national lotteries, are more "usual" suspects. The web actually offers many resources for problem gamblers and their friends and relatives.

An interesting stat was reported recently by the New York Council on Problem Gambling, claiming 1 million problem gamblers in the Big Apple. Experts believe 1 in 5 or 6 people who gamble can develop an addiction. Though the definition of problem gamblers may be argued, the potential for risk is there, and warning signs should be noticed and paid attention to by all.

The casinos you play at offer help and advice for problem gambling. So does Online Casino Reports. These resources go out to all gamblers, players, lottery card scratchers - and their social circles. Knowledge is power and responsible gaming is the order of the day.

EPT Robbery - Poker Gone Nuts!

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:25:17 +0000

Day 4 of the European Poker Tour Saturday sure had an interesting twist. The PokerStars tournament, the prize totals of which are nearly €5 million, was robbed that afternoon by a group of 5 or 6 men who seized what is reported to be €800,000.

The tournament took place at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Berlin. The security guard fended the burglars off and possibly saved the tourney from losing the remaining prize cash. This can all be seen on the following video:

No one was seriously injured. The tourney resumed shortly after the incident. An investigation is underway.

Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem, PokerStars

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:06:34 +0000

Lil' Wayne, Eminem and Drake rocked the Grammys a couple of weeks ago with a rocking hip hop performance.

Checking it out last night, I reached the video for Forever, performed by this classy group of rappers. It's clearly a cool song, so you're welcome to check it out. But I'm pasting it here for a different reason. Wait until 0:09 and see what online poker surprise awaits you.

I actually think it's Lebron James playing poker there. seriously. Check it out.

As Seen in London - LAC Pictures

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:52:01 +0000

As a matter of fact it was my right hand that did the photographing at the London Affiliate Conference in late January, which explains a thing or two. On my defense it can be said that the weather was definitely c-o-l-d.

In these pictures you will find Poker Legend Doyle Brunson, Gentleman Bookmaker Victor Chandler, keynote speakers and their attentive audience, surprise flash mob dancers and their captive audience, and of course the Online Casino Reports video team.

Fight For Your Right To Bet

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:20:58 +0000

Right2Bet mission is fighting for an EU citizen's right to choose. Right2bet is an organisation comprising consumers from across the European Union who believe in a citizen's right to choose.

Right2bet try to ensure that the principles of economic freedom in the European Union are applied as fairly to betting and gaming industries as they are to any other sector or industry. Right2Bet want all EU citizens to be able to bet with whichever EU-licensed betting company they wish.

To sign Right2Bet petition and to support your right to choose click here.

Here's an interview held at london with Right2bet Campaign Manager, needless to say, we think the campaign is brilliant.

Here's a play list of some of the great campaigns led by Right2bet:

Right2bet at The Netherlands:

Right2Bet at Finland:

Right2Bet at Sweden:

Photos from the World-Wide Campaigns:

Want to learn more about Right2Bet? Visit their website.

Full List of iGB Affiliate Awards Winners

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:45:00 +0000

And the emmy goes to...well its not exactly an emmy, never the less here's a complete list of iGB Affiliate Awards Winners:

Best Casino Affiliate Program - Club World Casinos
Best Poker Affiliate Program - PokerStars
Best Sportsbook Affiliate Program - Bet365
Best Non-Traditional Gaming Affiliate Program - Income Access
Best Overall Affiliate Program - Bet365
Best iGaming Affiliate Network - Income Access
Best Bingo iGaming Software - JackpotJoy (Gamesys Group)
Best Casino iGaming Software - Microgaming
Best Poker iGaming Software - PokerStars
Best Payment System - Neteller
Best Bingo Affiliate Manager - Roni Nahum, Ladbrokes
Best Casino Affiliate Manager - Renee Mate, Rewards Affiliates
Best Poker Affililiate Manager - Danielle Burrows, Chipleader
Best Sportsbook Affiliate Manager - Phil Hudson, Betfair
Best Non-Traditional Gaming Affiliate Manager - Louis Deering, Income Access
Best Overall Affiliate Manager - Carly Sawyer, PokerStars
Best Bingo Affiliate - Bingobase.com
Best Casino Affiliate - askgamblers.com
Best Poker Affiliate - PokerStrategy.com
Best Sportsbook Affiliate - Betbrain.com
Best Non-Traditional Gaming Affiliate - AffiliateGuardDog.com
Best Overall Affiliate - Pokerisivut.com

For more information read the special report about the iGB Affiliate Awards Winners and watch the ceremony videos at OCR news section.

All about London Affiliate Conference

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:34:24 +0000

We've recieved many request for specific interviews, award videos and reports from LAC (London Affiliate Conference) so to make your life easier here's a list of links that will help you find exactly what you're looking for:

OCR blog posts about the LAC event.
OCR news reports from LAC.
OCR coverage of the event and the complete LAC summary.
The LAC iGB awards ceremony.
all of the published LAC Interviews.

eToro Financial Trading

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:59:45 +0000

eToro Partners call all London Affiliate Conference attendees to Stop Gambling with their Traffic and send it to Forex Trading eToro, Watch the full video here:

Online Casino Reports is about to add a new financial trading section to the portal, with forex guides, financial trading tips and courses, free spread betting tips and exchange games.

be sure check out the financial trading sites reviews before you make a choice.

learn more about eToro financial trading site at Online Casino Reports Directory.

Victor Chandler at London Affiliate Conference

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:35:29 +0000

Interview with Chairman of Victor Chandler , took place at London Affiliate Conference.

Online sports betting operator Victor Chandler offers Live bets on sport events, Horse Racing, Football Betting and Football Specials. OCR met with Victor Chandler Chairman himself and interviewed him about the conference, webmasters, VC Brands and marketing.

For more about Victor Chandler Affiliates , Victor Chandler Sportsbook and Victor Chandler Casino visit Online Casino Reports directory. Enjoy

Inside A Player Mind

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:59:43 +0000

Very useful information at this panel for both webmasters and affiliates, a session with many marketing tips and about what the player really needs. This educational session took place at London Affiliate Conference, for more information visit the online gambling news section on OCR.

with no further delays here's the three parts session:

1st Part of Session:

2nd Part of Session:

3rd Part of Session:

Enjoy