Last Month’s Million Dollar Free Roll Winner Ready to Take All Challengers at Sunday’s 2nd Monthly Final

Plenty of Chances to Win Free Seat Through Free Rolls and Cash Buy-ins This Week

The second of PlayersOnly.com’s monthly Million Dollar Free Roll finals happens this weekend. Players can win their way to Sunday’s poker tournament by winning one of the qualifying free rolls or cash satellites scheduled for throughout this week or by direct buy-in ($50). Sunday’s champion will walk away $75,000 richer but last month’s winner is determined to make it two in a row. Because of the way PlayersOnly.com has structured payouts to spread the $100,000 prize pool around the final table, two runners-up will each get $10,000 and be among thirty cash prizewinners.

Awarding a total of $1,000,000 over the next ten months, this is the popular online poker room’s biggest tournament series ever.


PlayersOnly.com Million Dollar Free Roll Tournament
Monthly Final: Sunday, September 30th at 9:00 pm ET
Daily Qualifiers: All this week
www.playersonly.com/1million


“I love the extra excitement of a tournament – a chance to win big cash without a huge risk,” said one player who was pleasantly surprised when he won his seat at this Sunday’s final in a free roll tournament last week. “I don’t really expect to take first place but since there’s cash prizes for the top thirty I’m thinking I could be in the money!”

“They haven’t seen the last of me yet!” said last month’s champion who won $75,000 in the September tournament. Having already qualified for this Sunday’s second monthly final he’s confidant going in. “There’s a million bucks up for grabs here and I’m ready to take it all!”

Players can win a seat at the monthly finals at free rolls held every day, twice a day. There are also three cash satellites with buy-ins as low as $2 where players can a free seat. Those that want to avoid the crowds at the qualifying games can buy-in directly for $50. There will be special opportunities for Gold Chip players and a further 25 seats at the final table will be awarded in a unique Deposit Bonus Lottery.

Each monthly Million Dollar Free Roll Final will distribute a $100,000 prize pool as follows:

1st Place $75,000
2nd Place $10,000
3rd Place $10,000
4th Place $2,500
5th Place $1,000
6th – 10th Place $500
11th – 20th Place $300
21st – 30th Place $100

Players that think they can beat last month’s winner and take the $75,000 prize this weekend can find information and schedules at www.playersonly.com/1million.

Dragon's Den Awards Largest Investment Ever to Online Gambling Website

BBC’s reality investment program Dragons’ Den has made an investment in online gaming site GamingAlerts.com. On Monday night, Emmie Matthews and Ed Stevens, founders of the site, recieved a £200,000 investment for their gaming site; marking the single largest amount ever awarded on the immesely popular program. Watch the video clip on BBC.

The Dragons’ Den panellists are famous for striking fear into the hearts of the hopefuls who turn up asking for investment. But Dragon Theo Paphitis was so impressed with their project he agreed to invest all the money on his own.

According to Matthews, Paphitis was excited about his investment because: “Theo knows the current and future value of online gaming and sees it as a major growth industry. He invested because of our years of experience in gaming, and because of our track record of success. In fact, Mrs Paphitis plays online bingo all the time so Theo understood the value of the company and its large consumer appeal.”

The winning concept of Gaming Alerts is to deliver up-to-date offers, advice and bonuses direct to the desktop of online gamblers from major online casinos, online poker rooms, online bingo sites and online sportsbooks.

Users select their interests, and Gaming Alerts tailors the best odds, bonuses, free bets and freeroll poker tournaments that fit the player’s exact criteria. This tailored-content solution is a convienience for users and a hugely valuable media outlet for online gaming sites.

Dragon, Theo Paphitis said “I am delighted to be working with the Gaming Alerts team, I think the whole concept of proactively alerting users to the best bonuses and offers is truly revolutionary and Ed and Emmie have really brought the idea to life, I am looking forward to working with them and realising the potential of the company.”

The founders have an exclusive agreement with technology supplier Skinkers, the market leaders in desktop communication, who are also the suppliers to the BBC and Sky News alerts services.

Stevens said “Gaming Alerts makes money the same way moneysupermarket.com or confused.com does – by referring customers or users from our site to operators in exchange for commissions.”

Paphitis has built his fortune on turning businesses into successes. He has transformed Ryman, Contessa, La Senza and Partners the Stationers into successful and profitable retail companies. He now heads up a 350-store chain a group turnover approaching 250m. Theo’s style and knowledge is part of the reason why Dragons’ Den has been such a huge ratings hit since its launch in 2005.

Source: OnlineCasinoNews.com

Tila Tequila Celebrates Her Birthday With New Look for Her Casino and New Single

It's MySpace Queen Tila Tequila's birthday tomorrow. maybe that explains the total makeover she's given to her online casino! Tila is throwing a birthday party slash CD release party in Vegas tomorrow. I can't make it myself but I did check out those the updated TilaCasino.com and TilaPoker.com sites and I did buy the new single on iTunes!

The poker and casino site now offers enhanced navigation, faster loading time, sexier playing features and a direct link to Tila’s News and Blogs. TilaCasion.com will be the best place for poker and casino fans to have fun and play with the most popular games available. At Tila’s site, the games are live and so are the dealers – they’ll hand out your chips and cards live through video. The casino hosts great tournaments with huge jackpots and poker players can compete at whatever level they prefer.

“Tila has been totally hands on with the site’s new design and we all think it looks pretty damn good as well: It has Tila’s magic touch – she really is quite the business woman and certainly knows what she wants,” said Jeff Mann of ESL, the company managing Tila's online casino for her.

Tila’s more popular than ever right now as her brand-new TV show “A Shot At Love With Tila Tequila” premiered on MTV in the US and Canada this month. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "A Shot at Love…" scored big with 1.8 million viewers and ranking No. 1 in its time period across all of cable in the network's target demo of persons 18-34, averaging a 2.0 rating.”

With her worldwide following of millions and extraordinary rise to fame over the past couple of years, Tila’s TV show is set to become the latest reality TV ratings smash hit for MTV and send her fame soaring even higher. “A Shot At Love With Tila Tequila” has 16 guys and 16 girls compete to win Tila’s heart as our bisexual heroine gradually whittles down the field of contestants until she chooses the one for her. The show has already created a stir in the mainstream media, with news channels such as CNN debating whether the show is too risque, under headlines such as “Too Raunchy or Just Entertainment?”

If you're in Las Vegas tomorrow check Tila's MySpace blog for birthday party info.

Source: OnlineCasinoNews.com

Online Poker Site Disqualifies WCOOP Winner

Online poker site PokerStars.com has released a statement after weeks of rumour and debate disqualifying the original winner of its World Championship Of Online Poker (WCOOP) Main Event.

The Kahnawake-licensed site said that, following a two-week investigation that ended on October 1, it had acted on allegations of irregularities in the activities of 'TheV0id', who won over a million dollars at the recent WCOOP, and stripped the player of their winnings. It stated that the remaining players would be moved up one spot and collect the appropriate winnings.

"The investigation into the WCOOP Main Event has now been concluded," read the statement from PokerStars.com. "We have determined, based on the totality of evidence, that the tournament winner, TheV0id, was in breach of the Poker Stars Terms of Service. In the interests of game integrity, TheV0id has been disqualified from first place."

"All other WCOOP Main Event prize winners in addition to the player who originally bubbled in 415th place will, therefore, advance one place in the prize pool. The necessary financial adjustments to reflect the revised tournament places will be made within the next 24 hours. Please note that we are unable to release further details of this investigation, for reasons of confidentiality and privacy."

TheV0id became the winner of the Main Event after a 22-hour battle with second-placed ka$ino. However, soon after the win, accusations of irregularities arose, questioning the validity of the win. These centred on the use of two accounts set up by an alleged well-known and successful professional poker player who was thought to have used an account ostensibly set up for someone else on several leading poker forums after his own account was eliminated.

Source: OnlineCasinoNews.com

Affiliates Say Intertops.com has the Fastest Paying Affiliate Program

Intertops Nominated for "Best Sportsbook Affiliate Program" CAP Award

The First online betting site is the first to pay its affiliates according to a report in the October issue of CAP Magazine. The world’s leading publication for gambling affiliates has listed Intertops.com as the fastest paying casino affiliate program. The magazine, published by CasinoAffiliatePrograms.com, reports that a webmaster poll showed "getting paid quickly and reliably" is affiliates’ number one criteria for judging affiliate programs. The same story reported that Intertops paid their affiliates faster than nineteen other programs mentioned.

"This recognition from CAP Magazine shows that ‘Trust the First’ isn’t just a slogan, but something we really mean," said Michl Posch of Intertops.com.
Back in 1996, Intertops was the first sportsbook ever to offer online betting. It wasn’t long before they offered online casino games and online poker as well. The Intertops affiliate partner program has been renowned in the industry since 1999 and established its reputation for quick payment from the beginning. The program pays lifetime commission for all products that are offered by Intertops.com: sportsbook, casino, poker and games.

"Intertops sets the bar very high," said Posch. "In a business where partners rarely meet, trust is a key to success. We’re happy about the outstanding reputation that Intertops has earned among affiliates."

In January, Casino Affiliate Programs will again recognize leaders in the online gambling business when they present the "Cappy Awards" at a glamorous awards night during January’s CAP Euro conference in London. Intertops has been nominated by affiliates in the "Best Sportsbetting Affiliate Program" category. Webmasters can vote for Intertops at http://www.capawards.com/.

“The nomination of Intertops for Sports Betting Affiliate Program of the Year and being named the fastest paying program in this issue of CAP Magazine comes as no surprise. These guys are great," said Lou Fabiano, founder of Casino Affiliate Programs. "Affiliates love cash flow and fast payments as they allow them to buy more domains, build more sites and run more ads. This means more players and more income each month! Hats off to Intertops for helping affiliates to maximize their revenues.”

Real Money Blackjack Now Available at Popular Online Backgammon Community

Popular demand and the huge success of their Play Money BlackJack have prompted BackgammonMasters.com to quickly unveil the real money version of the classic game in their All-in-One Game Lobby.

BackgammonMasters BlackJack game tables seat up to 5 players simultaneously all playing against the dealer. The 3D graphics and avatars offer a dimension to the game that outwardly enriches the experience of playing online blackjack. For newbies, BackgammonMasters offers Play Money Mode and a special View Mode where players can sit in on real money games and observe before placing a bet. Also, BackgammonMasters offers countless BlackJack Articles for those looking to learn more about online BlackJack and get tips on playing BlackJack 21.

With each game added to the Game Lobby, which now offers Backgammon, Poker, Perudo and BlackJack in one download and one software, traffic increases so that players can log in at anytime and select from tables filled with participants from all over the world. The rooms are also a-buzz with real time chat that is so prevalent in these community games. Language does not seem to be a barrier to these folks, and though the software is offered in over 10 languages, players easily find common ground and engage in talk about their favorite games with BlackJack enthusiasts around the globe. The current Backgammon Download is available at http://www.backgammonmasters.com/.

Accessing all four games because of their centralization in one game lobby, but more than that, players can participate in these real money games using one wallet (one account). The cashier interface is revolutionary and unique in the sense that it can handle players who choose to play four different types of games at the same time.

BackgammonMasters.com is celebrating the launch with tournaments, bonuses and prizes to be given away generously. For more information about the Blackjack game and Blackjack Rules visit: http://www.BackgammonMasters.com/blackjack-articles.html.

For further online backgammon news and information about BackgammonMasters.com’s new 21 blackjack game see http://www.gammonish.com/blackjack.html.

Skill-based Slot Machine Now Available for Mobile

Treasure Box, a game of strategy similar to video poker, designed for new generation of players


Slot machine players that enjoy games requiring skill and strategy love Slotland’s popular Treasure Box and now they can play the multi-line slot machine on their mobile phones and PDAs. The new mobile version of the Treasure Box online slot machine is the sixth real-money game available on Slotland.com’s WAP site. This month, Slotland.com is giving players $20 just to try it.

Slotland.com has 13 games online and Treasure Box has always been one of the most popular, especially with more experienced players. It is the only slot machine that allows players to hold the reels after each spin in order to affect the result and get the best potential return. Treasure Box is a unique style of slot machine similar to multi hand video poker games. Players are presented with four sets of three reels. When the lever is pulled, the bottom reel set spins. Players can hold the result on any or all the reels. Each payline with a bet on it can win. By examining the pay table, players can learn to make the decisions that will yield the highest potential return on each spin.

Mobile games are introducing new players to traditional games like slot machines and video poker.

“Our mobile games are increasingly popular, that’s for sure,” said Slotland’s John Lancelet. “But it’s not just our regular players that are switching to the mobile games. It’s people with cool mobile phones looking for something fun to do with them.”

The Online and Mobile Slots Player Survey that Slotland.com conducted this summer showed that although most survey respondents were long-term players at Slotland.com only 20% of them played the mobile versions of their favourite games much or at all.

Apparently it’s a whole new generation of games players that’s discovering traditional games – and a fun new way to play with their phone. The new Treasure Box for mobile will appeal to players that enjoy games of skill and strategy.

A graphical tour of Slotland.com’s new mobile slot machine, Treasure Box, is available at www.slotland.com/mobile. Mobile phone users can install and play the new game by going to wap.slotland.com in their phone’s browser.

Extreme Poker Sydney a Real Cliff Hanger

Hugo Asenjo Wins and Walks -- Losers Take 90m Vertical Drop

Following 35 knot winds yesterday, there were clear skies yet blustery conditions today as Sydney played host to the fourth International tournament of Extreme Poker suspended over the cliffs of North Head, Manly opposite the Harbour Bridge. Perched on a platform, six players faced a 90 meter vertical drop if they lost their chips. But it was only Hugo Asenjo from Sydney that was permitted to walk off the platform on to solid land as he took the title of Extreme Poker Champion.

Extreme Poker’s ‘Cliff Hanger’ is not for the feint hearted! It’s all about playing poker under extreme conditions - that was hard for Mathew Horton who was first to loose all chips and to take the 90m plunge to the rocks and ocean below. Soon to follow was Cameron Stewart from Melbourne and Matt ‘The Rat’ Delbridge whose family emigrated from Cornwall, England. Donna Conlan, the only female in the game was holding on to her position but was soon literally dropped from the table leaving just Andrew Cha Cha and Hugo Asenjo. Hugo had a massive lead with 90% of the chips. Andrew Cha Cha fought back valiantly but after three hands he was dealt a vicious blow and had to take the ultimate leap.

Hugo Asenjo’s winning hand of two pairs (Jacks & Nines) will see him participate in the Extreme Poker Underwater Final 2007, joining other players from around the world. The game will take place on the Ocean Floor in the Caribbean in November. “I’m surprised and ecstatic to win, the fear of having to jump off the platform kept me going with grit and determination – and it worked… now for my next challenge I need to learn to scuba dive and get myself a passport!”

Peter Marcus, Founder of Extreme Poker has taken the tournament to the Caribbean, the Arctic Circle and over the Nevada Desert, but today Australia upped the ante “Sydney, has been the most extreme game yet, and exactly what I had expected from a country that invented extreme sports. We’re definitely coming back next year… we just need to find the challenge… and would love ideas from the public which can be registered at http://www.extremepoker.com/.”

Unique Card Prediction Game, FourCast, New from Slotland.com

Slotland presents FourCast, a unique card prediction game with exponential payouts

It’s not a slot machine. It’s not video poker. FourCast, the new game at Slotland.com, combines the thrills of cards and the quick, easy play of spinning slots in an exciting new game that challenges players’ psychic powers.

FourCast is a card prediction game. Four cards are dealt face down and the player predicts the suit and/or value of the next card dealt. Bets multiply exponentially each round. Third and fourth round winnings increase by 50% or 100%, respectively

“I predict not too many players will want to collect their winnings after the first round, although they can of course,” said Slotland.com Manager John Lancelet. “Knowing how much the winnings increase though, I bet they’ll want to play on!”

Apart from the famous progressive jackpot tied to all of their 14 unique slot machines, FourCast has the biggest payouts available at Slotland.com. Players that can correctly predict both the suit and value of all four cards dealt can win $122,880 on a $10 bet.

FourCast joins 13 other unique games at Slotland.com including bonus-crazy Treasure Box where players can hold the wheels after each spin, the five-payline Lucky Stars, and Booster – the only slot machine where your bet is never lost.

Many of Slotland.com’s online games are also available on mobile phones and PDAs. Striking 7s, a variation of the popular Deuces Wild video poker game, is one of the latest to be added to the WAP site.

All of Slotland.com’s web and mobile games are tied into the same progressive jackpot that has been hit for more than $150,000 twice this summer.

Slotland.com is one of the most trusted online gambling sites and has loyal players around the world, including the United States.

JackpotCapital.com Sends Contest Winners to the Jackpot Capital, Las Vegas

Online casino’s jackpot approaching a million dollars

JackpotCapital.com is sending two lucky players to the capital of casino jackpots, Las Vegas. If they’re extra lucky, they could even win a million dollar jackpot in the process. In a special free contest, JackpotCapital.com will award an all-expense-paid trip to Las Vegas at the end of this month but the Mid-Life Crisis jackpot, currently over $800,000, could well be hit before then.

The trip-of-a-lifetime contest is free to enter – every dollar wagered this month earns one free contest entry. The amazing prize package includes airfare and 4 days accommodation in a glamour suite at the luxurious MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, plus $1000 in spending money.

JackpotCapital.com offers over 300 exciting games, each with state-of-the art graphics and sound to provide a unique gaming experience. Not surprisingly, as the name would suggest, the most popular games at JackpotCapital.com are the large selection of games tied to the site’s huge progressive jackpots. Just like all the slot machines in Las Vegas that contribute to one big mega jackpot, everyone playing card games at like Caribbean Hold´em, Caribbean Stud Poker, and Let ‘Em Ride JackpotCapital.com, or spinning slot machines like Light Speed, It’s Good to Be Bad, Crazy Dragon or The Shark are contributing to a huge and growing progressive jackpot. This morning, the Mid-life Crisis jackpot was at $829,000 and climbing and the I.R.I.S. jackpot stood over $230,000.

The JackpotCapital.com management team have decided to keep this month’s contest rules as simple as possible. Every dollar wagered in the casino throughout October is one ticket for the prize draw. At the end of the month, the winner’s name will be drawn at random.

"The more you wager," commented JackpotCapital.com CEO Oliver Smith, "The better your chance of going to Vegas!”

JackpotCapital.com is pleased to accept players from the United States. Both new and existing players from all over the world are eligible to win this top prize. New customers are also eligible to receive a 100% Match Up Bonus on their first deposit.

Another Reason I Wish I Was in Barcelona This Week

I've already whined about all the fun stuff and interesting people I'll be missing by not going to Barcelona for the two big igaming conferences this week, EiG and CAP Euro.

Now I hear Tila Tequila is going to be there. I escorted Tila around London when she was there for the last CAP event so I know the fun I'm missing!

The MySpace, and now MTV, star arrives in Barcelona this week to meet with top online poker and casino affiliates. Tila, whose new bisexual reality TV show premiers October 9 on MTV in America, will be on hand at her TilaCasino.com booth during the CAP Euro conference to promote her online casino site to industry affiliates and insiders.

Tila will be using what can only be described as the MTV Promotional Steam Train currently in motion for her new reality show, to gain more visibility for her already successful casino/poker site. She'll be talking to the guys at the conference about her love of poker, why the casino site is an important part of her growing empire, and her future plans to grow her gaming business.

iGaming events are notorious for parties and Barcelona is known for its nightlife. Tila and her entourage will no doubt be out on the town throughout the week.

A lot has happened since the last time Tila partied in London with her affiliate partners at the launch of her Playtech-powered online casino and poker room, TilaCasino.com.

“I’d never been to London before. That was a crazy trip!” said the woman Time Magazine dubbed ‘The Madonna of MySpace’. “Poker people know how to win and how to party. I can’t wait – bring it on!”

Tila Tequila has since launched her single, “I Love U”, on iTunes and has been on the covers of Penthouse, Maxim and Black Men magazines. And her new MTV show, A Shot at Love With Tila Tequila, is very Tila. She hopes to further expand the Tila Tequila brand with this clever venture.

The LA Times states: “MTV may once have been about songs, but it has always been about spectacle, whether of the political, socially conscious, crassly consumerist or just plain sleazy variety. A Shot at Love may manage all of the above”.

See you next time Tila ;)