Virgin Games, a leading online gaming company, has launched its Refer-a-Friend scheme, which gives both existing and new players the opportunity to earn 1000 V*Points (equivalent to £10), simply by providing a friend’s name and email address.
The offer is available to all Virgin Games players that have made a deposit. To refer a friend the existing player simply needs to add a name and email where prompted and can refer up to five friends every month, earning 1000 V*Points for every friend.
V*Points is Virgin Games’ unrivalled loyalty scheme - unlike many other online gaming loyalty schemes it is transparent and easy to calculate; each V*Point has a cash value of 1p or one Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Mile and can be redeemed for cash, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles or Virgin experiences such as rally driving days.
Simon Burridge, CEO of Virgin Games, commented “In a recent survey over 80 per cent of our customers said that they would recommend a friend to Virgin Games, so we thought it was about time we incentivised our players to put this into action. Our ‘Recommend-a-Friend’ scheme is an excellent way for us to grow the Virgin Games community whilst rewarding our players for their loyalty.”
In order for the referrer to earn their V*POINTS the new player needs to play one of the following:
- Poker: Player must rake a minimum of £30
- Casino games: Player must wager a minimum of £500 (excludes roulette, baccarat, multiplier)
- Bingo tickets: Player must spend a minimum of £20
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Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Virgin Casino News: Monty's Millions
Virgin Casino News: Monty's Millions
A 40 line explosion of stacked wilds and free spins where wins are doubled!" The slot has the popular theme of wealth and the symbols on the reels are the stuff dreams are made of. They include mansion, limousine, gold and cash. A dapper looking Monty is the wild symbol and appears stacked on the reels. The safe is the scatter symbol and triggers a fabulous free spins round. Initially 5 free spins are offered with doubled payouts. But the free spins have more wild and scatter symbols and can get retriggered. Each time the free spins are retriggered the multiplier increases by 2x. Players can avail of a maximum of 255 free spins. High rollers can have a ball playing Monty's Millions. The maximum stake per line is 1,000.00 credits and with 40 paylines the total bet per spin is a mind boggling 40,000.00 credits. But as they say money attracts money so if you invest more you win more. There is a word of caution, however. The maximum payout on any spin is capped at 250,000.00 credits. The free spins are treated as a part of the spin that generated them. Players wagering on Monty's Millions can expect an average percent return of almost 95%.
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A 40 line explosion of stacked wilds and free spins where wins are doubled!" The slot has the popular theme of wealth and the symbols on the reels are the stuff dreams are made of. They include mansion, limousine, gold and cash. A dapper looking Monty is the wild symbol and appears stacked on the reels. The safe is the scatter symbol and triggers a fabulous free spins round. Initially 5 free spins are offered with doubled payouts. But the free spins have more wild and scatter symbols and can get retriggered. Each time the free spins are retriggered the multiplier increases by 2x. Players can avail of a maximum of 255 free spins. High rollers can have a ball playing Monty's Millions. The maximum stake per line is 1,000.00 credits and with 40 paylines the total bet per spin is a mind boggling 40,000.00 credits. But as they say money attracts money so if you invest more you win more. There is a word of caution, however. The maximum payout on any spin is capped at 250,000.00 credits. The free spins are treated as a part of the spin that generated them. Players wagering on Monty's Millions can expect an average percent return of almost 95%.
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Virgin Games sign partnership agreement with Playtech for GTS platform
Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software for the online, mobile and land-based gaming industry, today announces that has signed a partnership agreement with Virgin Games (“Virgin”), a leading UK gaming operator.
Under the agreement, Playtech’s soft gaming solutions developer, Gaming Technology Solutions Limited (GTS), acquired in December 2009, have licensed their software platform EdGE to Virgin and will also deliver a brand new selection of game products, adding further variety to Virgin’s established offering.
The EdGE platform is a cost effective and easily integrated games engine that will allow Virgin to manage and operate their games with ease. Its ICE Back Office (ICE) toolset delivers many functional and performance enhancements to Virgin including support for games marketing campaigns, report customisation, customer support and much more in a user interface that is both practical and easy to use.
Commenting, Warren Eloff of Virgin Games said:
“We are looking forward to working with GTS and through the delivery of their platform, we have access to a variety of leading games content from world class developers. ICE is a comprehensive management suite and we are confident that the added level of control we will have over our games content will have a very positive effect on our growth.”
Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech said:
“We are delighted that Virgin Games a well-established and leading operator have chosen Playtech’s GTS as their games integration partner and EdGE as their software solution. Virgin are setting new benchmarks in terms of their player promotion and marketing activities and we look forward to a successful partnership in 2010 and beyond.”
About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms for the online and land based gambling industry, primarily targeting existing online operators wanting to upgrade their system; sportsbooks looking to diversify and land-based operators making their online debut. Playtech gaming applications - online casino, poker, bingo, mobile gaming, live gaming, land-based kiosk networks and fixed-odds games - are fully inter-compatible and can be freely incorporated as stand-alone applications, accessed and funded by players through the same user account and managed by the operator by means of a single powerful management interface. Founded in 1999, Playtech has more than 800 personnel distributed globally, around seventy five percent of whom are engaged in research and development of current and future gaming technologies.
Gaming Technology Solutions Ltd, a Playtech company (“GTS”)
Formed in 2005 Gaming Technology Solutions Ltd (GTS) is a leading provider of cross channel gaming solutions for online gaming operations. Fundamental to its success is the patented EdGE platform facilitating the delivery of a wide catalogue of successful game titles from world class games developers. GTS is a truly “Open” platform and integration partner to their licencees. In December 2009, GTS was acquired by Playtech Ltd, the leading provider of software to the online, mobile and land based gaming sector.
Under the agreement, Playtech’s soft gaming solutions developer, Gaming Technology Solutions Limited (GTS), acquired in December 2009, have licensed their software platform EdGE to Virgin and will also deliver a brand new selection of game products, adding further variety to Virgin’s established offering.
The EdGE platform is a cost effective and easily integrated games engine that will allow Virgin to manage and operate their games with ease. Its ICE Back Office (ICE) toolset delivers many functional and performance enhancements to Virgin including support for games marketing campaigns, report customisation, customer support and much more in a user interface that is both practical and easy to use.
Commenting, Warren Eloff of Virgin Games said:
“We are looking forward to working with GTS and through the delivery of their platform, we have access to a variety of leading games content from world class developers. ICE is a comprehensive management suite and we are confident that the added level of control we will have over our games content will have a very positive effect on our growth.”
Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech said:
“We are delighted that Virgin Games a well-established and leading operator have chosen Playtech’s GTS as their games integration partner and EdGE as their software solution. Virgin are setting new benchmarks in terms of their player promotion and marketing activities and we look forward to a successful partnership in 2010 and beyond.”
About Playtech
Playtech develops unified software platforms for the online and land based gambling industry, primarily targeting existing online operators wanting to upgrade their system; sportsbooks looking to diversify and land-based operators making their online debut. Playtech gaming applications - online casino, poker, bingo, mobile gaming, live gaming, land-based kiosk networks and fixed-odds games - are fully inter-compatible and can be freely incorporated as stand-alone applications, accessed and funded by players through the same user account and managed by the operator by means of a single powerful management interface. Founded in 1999, Playtech has more than 800 personnel distributed globally, around seventy five percent of whom are engaged in research and development of current and future gaming technologies.
Gaming Technology Solutions Ltd, a Playtech company (“GTS”)
Formed in 2005 Gaming Technology Solutions Ltd (GTS) is a leading provider of cross channel gaming solutions for online gaming operations. Fundamental to its success is the patented EdGE platform facilitating the delivery of a wide catalogue of successful game titles from world class games developers. GTS is a truly “Open” platform and integration partner to their licencees. In December 2009, GTS was acquired by Playtech Ltd, the leading provider of software to the online, mobile and land based gaming sector.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Virgin Casino News: New Slot Games and New Bingo Games - 4th February 2010
Virgin Casino News: New Slot Games and New Bingo Games
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Virgin Casino News: Monty's Millions Game Review
Play with Monty's Millions. A 40 line explosion of stacked wilds and free spins where wins are doubled!
Introduction
Monty's Millions™ has a whole host of exciting features: 40 paylines for more action, Stacked Wilds for amazingly big wins, and a super-rich Free Spins bonus. On every reel there are stacks of four or more Wild symbols. These Wild symbols can line up to trigger a HUGE number of simultaneous wins!
Get three Bonus symbols on the middle three reels, and three safes open up as you progress to the Free Spins bonus and claim your 5 free spins on the lucrative bonus reels. These reels are richer than standard, with extra Stacked Wilds and extra Bonus symbols. You can potentially retrigger the Free Spins bonus multiple times and win up to 255 free spins. With Monty's Millions, you really could be in the money!
How To Bet
Monty's Millions has 40 paylines. You can bet from 1p to £10 per line.
In the LINE BET box, you see your current bet per line. Click on the down arrow (with a minus sign) to decrease your bet per line. Click on the up arrow (with a plus sign) to increase your bet per line.
Click the PLAY button to spin the reels. When the PLAY button is pressed, the number shown on the PLAY button will be the number of credits bet.
If you do not want to bet on all 40 paylines, you can use the LINES control to change the number of paylines you are playing. In the LINES box, you see the current number of paylines you are playing. Click on the down arrow (with a minus sign) to decrease the number of paylines you are playing. Click on the up arrow (with a plus sign) to increase the number of paylines you are playing. Using these controls you can play from 1 to 40 paylines.
Free Spins Bonus
Get three Bonus symbols on the middle three reels to start the Free Spins Bonus.
Your effective bet for these free spins is your total bet when you triggered the Free Spins Bonus. The bonus reels contain even more Stacked Wilds and Bonus symbols than the main game reels.
You start the Free Spins Bonus with 5 free spins. You can retrigger the bonus by getting three Bonus symbols on a free spin, which award you an additional 5 free spins (up to a maximum of 255 free spins for your entire bonus).
Your total bonus win is the sum of all awards won from your free spins.
Rules
• Malfunction voids all pays and plays.
• All line pay symbols must appear on a played line and on consecutive reels, beginning with the far left reel.
• All payline wins occur on bet lines only.
• Only highest winner paid on each payline.
• Only one award paid per payline.
• Line wins are multiplied by the total number of credits bet on the winning line.
• Coinciding wins on different paylines are added.
• Awards are shown in credits.
• The maximum win on any transaction is capped at £250,000.
• A transaction includes the results of the Free Spins Bonus plus the outcome which launched the bonus.
Additional Information
Monty's Millions™ is a Barcrest Group Limited registered European Community trademark, and is used with permission. ©Barcrest Group.
Rules
Malfunction voids all pays and plays.
All line pay symbols must appear on a played line and on consecutive reels, beginning with the far left reel.
All payline wins occur on bet lines only.
Only highest winner paid on each payline.
Only one award paid per payline.
Line wins are multiplied by the total number of credits bet on the winning line.
Coinciding wins on different paylines are added.
Awards are shown in credits.
The maximum win on any transaction is capped at £250,000. A transaction includes the results of the Free Spins Bonus plus the outcome which launched the bonus.
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Introduction
Monty's Millions™ has a whole host of exciting features: 40 paylines for more action, Stacked Wilds for amazingly big wins, and a super-rich Free Spins bonus. On every reel there are stacks of four or more Wild symbols. These Wild symbols can line up to trigger a HUGE number of simultaneous wins!
Get three Bonus symbols on the middle three reels, and three safes open up as you progress to the Free Spins bonus and claim your 5 free spins on the lucrative bonus reels. These reels are richer than standard, with extra Stacked Wilds and extra Bonus symbols. You can potentially retrigger the Free Spins bonus multiple times and win up to 255 free spins. With Monty's Millions, you really could be in the money!
How To Bet
Monty's Millions has 40 paylines. You can bet from 1p to £10 per line.
In the LINE BET box, you see your current bet per line. Click on the down arrow (with a minus sign) to decrease your bet per line. Click on the up arrow (with a plus sign) to increase your bet per line.
Click the PLAY button to spin the reels. When the PLAY button is pressed, the number shown on the PLAY button will be the number of credits bet.
If you do not want to bet on all 40 paylines, you can use the LINES control to change the number of paylines you are playing. In the LINES box, you see the current number of paylines you are playing. Click on the down arrow (with a minus sign) to decrease the number of paylines you are playing. Click on the up arrow (with a plus sign) to increase the number of paylines you are playing. Using these controls you can play from 1 to 40 paylines.
Free Spins Bonus
Get three Bonus symbols on the middle three reels to start the Free Spins Bonus.
Your effective bet for these free spins is your total bet when you triggered the Free Spins Bonus. The bonus reels contain even more Stacked Wilds and Bonus symbols than the main game reels.
You start the Free Spins Bonus with 5 free spins. You can retrigger the bonus by getting three Bonus symbols on a free spin, which award you an additional 5 free spins (up to a maximum of 255 free spins for your entire bonus).
Your total bonus win is the sum of all awards won from your free spins.
Rules
• Malfunction voids all pays and plays.
• All line pay symbols must appear on a played line and on consecutive reels, beginning with the far left reel.
• All payline wins occur on bet lines only.
• Only highest winner paid on each payline.
• Only one award paid per payline.
• Line wins are multiplied by the total number of credits bet on the winning line.
• Coinciding wins on different paylines are added.
• Awards are shown in credits.
• The maximum win on any transaction is capped at £250,000.
• A transaction includes the results of the Free Spins Bonus plus the outcome which launched the bonus.
Additional Information
Monty's Millions™ is a Barcrest Group Limited registered European Community trademark, and is used with permission. ©Barcrest Group.
Rules
Malfunction voids all pays and plays.
All line pay symbols must appear on a played line and on consecutive reels, beginning with the far left reel.
All payline wins occur on bet lines only.
Only highest winner paid on each payline.
Only one award paid per payline.
Line wins are multiplied by the total number of credits bet on the winning line.
Coinciding wins on different paylines are added.
Awards are shown in credits.
The maximum win on any transaction is capped at £250,000. A transaction includes the results of the Free Spins Bonus plus the outcome which launched the bonus.
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Billionaire unveils underwater 'plane'
LONDON, Jan. 29 - A British billionaire has unveiled a submarine created with fighter jet technology to allow for underwater "flying."
Richard Branson, 59, the billionaire head of Virgin Atlantic, said U.S. company Hawkes built the $664,000 Necker Nymph prototype to reach depths of 130 feet and he is in the process of building a stronger model to travel up to 35,000 feet below the surface of the ocean, The Sun reported Friday.
"It is very similar to an airplane flying in the sea. You can literally do loop-the-loops," Branson said.
He said the carbon fiber plane will be based at his private Necker Island and he will offer underwater tours to vacationers.
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Richard Branson, 59, the billionaire head of Virgin Atlantic, said U.S. company Hawkes built the $664,000 Necker Nymph prototype to reach depths of 130 feet and he is in the process of building a stronger model to travel up to 35,000 feet below the surface of the ocean, The Sun reported Friday.
"It is very similar to an airplane flying in the sea. You can literally do loop-the-loops," Branson said.
He said the carbon fiber plane will be based at his private Necker Island and he will offer underwater tours to vacationers.
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Thursday, January 28, 2010
Virgin Bingo News: Free Virgin Bingo In The Marrakesh Room To End Of January
Virgin Bingo News: Free Virgin Bingo In The Marrakesh Room To End Of January
Enjoy up to 3 hours of free bingo at Richard Branson's favorite bingo hall: Virgin Bingo!
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Enjoy up to 3 hours of free bingo at Richard Branson's favorite bingo hall: Virgin Bingo!
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Virgin Games News: Celebrity Big Brother Slot and Big Brother Scratchcard
Virgin Games News: Celebrity Big Brother Slot and Big Brother Scratchcard
Richard Branson's Virgin Games Gets The Reality TV Bug!
Check out the Celebrity Big Brother online slot game and the Big Brother scratchcard.
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Richard Branson's Virgin Games Gets The Reality TV Bug!
Check out the Celebrity Big Brother online slot game and the Big Brother scratchcard.
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Virgin Games News: Vegas Promotion - 27th January 2010
Virgin Casino has just launched a new promotion called Vegas Cash Dash. The promotion runs from 22nd January through to the 31st January and is offering a prize pool of ₤50,000 and a chance to win a luxury holiday to Las Vegas for two people.
Individual players can win up to ₤100 a day for 10 days or ₤1,000 over the promotion duration.
Players need to bet on a selection of popular slot games designated for that given day.
Virgin Casino changes the selection every day so fear not!
The daily selections are listed in the Terms and Conditions.
Just some of the games taking part in the promotions are Bar X Magic 7, Bejeweled, Blankety Blank, Cubis, Da Vinci Diamonds, Ramesses Riches, Rubik's Slot, Slot Blox, Super Hoot Loot and The X-Factor.
Depending on the amount bet daily players will earn a bonus. For example, wagering £175 on a given day will lead to a bonus of £5. Players wagering £3,500 a day will receive a bonus of £100.
To qualify for entry into the prize draw for the all expenses paid trip to the Las Vegas players are required to wager a minimum of £5 on qualifying games every day during the promotional period and earn a minimum of £20 in bonus cash during the promotional period.
The holiday includes a 4 nighter staying at Bellagio, flights to and from Vegas and transfers. The draw will be made on 1st February and the winner will be contacted via email. The winner is required to acknowledge notification of their win by 28th February or the prize will be awarded to the next entry drawn. The winner must take up the prize before 30th June. This prize has a retail value at peak times of £2,000. Winners may select a cash alternative of £150.
Earlier this month the new slot game from WagerWorks, Slot Blox, was launched at Virgin Casino and the great news is that it features in the Vegas Cash Dash Promotion.
Just last week the casino added more games from the GTech G2 side games portfolio. The games includes Triple Chance Hi Lo, Casino Dice, Spin Win, Aces High and Bingo Keno Extreme.
Simon Burridge of Virgin Games said, "We've found that our players like the instant gratification of side games. They're quick and easy to play and they integrate well with our back end systems."
Virgin Casino is powered by WagerWorks. The portfolio of games come from WagerWorks, Cryptologic, GTech G2 and soon to be added, Playtech!
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Individual players can win up to ₤100 a day for 10 days or ₤1,000 over the promotion duration.
Players need to bet on a selection of popular slot games designated for that given day.
Virgin Casino changes the selection every day so fear not!
The daily selections are listed in the Terms and Conditions.
Just some of the games taking part in the promotions are Bar X Magic 7, Bejeweled, Blankety Blank, Cubis, Da Vinci Diamonds, Ramesses Riches, Rubik's Slot, Slot Blox, Super Hoot Loot and The X-Factor.
Depending on the amount bet daily players will earn a bonus. For example, wagering £175 on a given day will lead to a bonus of £5. Players wagering £3,500 a day will receive a bonus of £100.
To qualify for entry into the prize draw for the all expenses paid trip to the Las Vegas players are required to wager a minimum of £5 on qualifying games every day during the promotional period and earn a minimum of £20 in bonus cash during the promotional period.
The holiday includes a 4 nighter staying at Bellagio, flights to and from Vegas and transfers. The draw will be made on 1st February and the winner will be contacted via email. The winner is required to acknowledge notification of their win by 28th February or the prize will be awarded to the next entry drawn. The winner must take up the prize before 30th June. This prize has a retail value at peak times of £2,000. Winners may select a cash alternative of £150.
Earlier this month the new slot game from WagerWorks, Slot Blox, was launched at Virgin Casino and the great news is that it features in the Vegas Cash Dash Promotion.
Just last week the casino added more games from the GTech G2 side games portfolio. The games includes Triple Chance Hi Lo, Casino Dice, Spin Win, Aces High and Bingo Keno Extreme.
Simon Burridge of Virgin Games said, "We've found that our players like the instant gratification of side games. They're quick and easy to play and they integrate well with our back end systems."
Virgin Casino is powered by WagerWorks. The portfolio of games come from WagerWorks, Cryptologic, GTech G2 and soon to be added, Playtech!
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Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Virgin Games sign partnership agreement with Playtech - 27th January 2010
LONDON, England - (PRESS RELEASE) - Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software for the online, mobile and land-based gaming industry, today announces that has signed a partnership agreement with Virgin Games, a leading UK gaming operator.
Under the agreement, Playtech's soft gaming solutions developer, Gaming Technology Solutions Limited (GTS), acquired in December 2009, have licensed their software platform EdGE to Virgin and will also deliver a brand new selection of game products, adding further variety to Virgin's established offering.
The EdGE platform is a cost effective and easily integrated games engine that will allow Virgin to manage and operate their games with ease. Its ICE Back Office (ICE) toolset delivers many functional and performance enhancements to Virgin including support for games marketing campaigns, report customisation, customer support and much more in a user interface that is both practical and easy to use.
Commenting, Warren Eloff of Virgin Games said:
"We are looking forward to working with GTS and through the delivery of their platform, we have access to a variety of leading games content from world class developers. ICE is a comprehensive management suite and we are confident that the added level of control we will have over our games content will have a very positive effect on our growth."
Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech said:
"We are delighted that Virgin Games a well-established and leading operator have chosen Playtech's GTS as their games integration partner and EdGE as their software solution. Virgin are setting new benchmarks in terms of their player promotion and marketing activities and we look forward to a successful partnership in 2010 and beyond."
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Under the agreement, Playtech's soft gaming solutions developer, Gaming Technology Solutions Limited (GTS), acquired in December 2009, have licensed their software platform EdGE to Virgin and will also deliver a brand new selection of game products, adding further variety to Virgin's established offering.
The EdGE platform is a cost effective and easily integrated games engine that will allow Virgin to manage and operate their games with ease. Its ICE Back Office (ICE) toolset delivers many functional and performance enhancements to Virgin including support for games marketing campaigns, report customisation, customer support and much more in a user interface that is both practical and easy to use.
Commenting, Warren Eloff of Virgin Games said:
"We are looking forward to working with GTS and through the delivery of their platform, we have access to a variety of leading games content from world class developers. ICE is a comprehensive management suite and we are confident that the added level of control we will have over our games content will have a very positive effect on our growth."
Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech said:
"We are delighted that Virgin Games a well-established and leading operator have chosen Playtech's GTS as their games integration partner and EdGE as their software solution. Virgin are setting new benchmarks in terms of their player promotion and marketing activities and we look forward to a successful partnership in 2010 and beyond."
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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Virgin Games News: Virgin Casino And Virgin Bingo Gets Monty's Millions™
Virgin Games News: Virgin Casino And Virgin Bingo Gets Monty's Millions™
Monty's Millions™ by Wagerworks/Barcrest
Monty's Millions™ has a whole host of exciting features: 40 paylines for more action, Stacked Wilds for amazingly big wins, and a super-rich Free Spins bonus. On every reel there are stacks of four or more Wild symbols. These Wild symbols can line up to trigger a huge number of simultaneous wins.
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Monty's Millions™ by Wagerworks/Barcrest
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Virgin Casino News: Virgin Games Gets The Electrocoin Bar X Magic Slot
Bar X Magic 7 is a three reel, single line fruit machine with three jackpots. It's an online version of the Bar X game that has been around for thirty years and is well established with over 55,000 machines in bingo halls and gaming arcades throughout the UK and Ireland.
Bar-X Magic7
Introduction
Bar-X Magic7 is one of the UK’s most popular land-based slot machines is now available online. Three reels, auto nudges and holds make this game simple and fun.
Bar-X Magic7 is a three-reel based slot game. Place your stake, spin the reels and get three winning symbols on the single win line.
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Bar-X Bonus Ladder - Five reels, five lines, and a bonus game make this a winning combination!
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Bar-X Magic7
Introduction
Bar-X Magic7 is one of the UK’s most popular land-based slot machines is now available online. Three reels, auto nudges and holds make this game simple and fun.
Bar-X Magic7 is a three-reel based slot game. Place your stake, spin the reels and get three winning symbols on the single win line.
Bar-X Bonus
It's a five reel, five line Bar-X slot with a Bonus!
Introduction
Bar-X Bonus Ladder - Five reels, five lines, and a bonus game make this a winning combination!
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Virgin Casino News: Virgin Games Releases Slotblox - 20th January 2010
All slots are not born equal…meet Slot Blox….the NOT Slot!
VirginCasino.com releases Slotblox.
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Slotblox is a fixedodds game inspired by a popular blockbased arcade game.
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Each time the falling blocks form a complete row, a win will be awarded. The more rows are formed in one go, the larger the win.
The game also features a magic block which will trigger 10 Free Plays if it forms part of a win.
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VirginCasino.com releases Slotblox.
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Slotblox is a fixedodds game inspired by a popular blockbased arcade game.
Introduction
Each time the falling blocks form a complete row, a win will be awarded. The more rows are formed in one go, the larger the win.
The game also features a magic block which will trigger 10 Free Plays if it forms part of a win.
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BRANSON TAKES SPACE TOUR TO U.S. TV - 16th January 2010
Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson has landed a new reality TV series, documenting his efforts to make space tourism a reality.
Branson unveiled his VSS Enterprise spacecraft last month (9th December) with plans to launch the first Virgin Galactic flights in 2011.
National Geographic Channel's four-episode Virgin Galactic series will follow the billionaire mogul and engineer Burt Rutan's efforts to send 50,000 people into space over a 10-year period.
The series is Branson's second foray into TV in recent months. Reality series Fly Girls, about flight attendants on his Virgin America Airline, is currently in production for U.S. network CW.
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Branson unveiled his VSS Enterprise spacecraft last month (9th December) with plans to launch the first Virgin Galactic flights in 2011.
National Geographic Channel's four-episode Virgin Galactic series will follow the billionaire mogul and engineer Burt Rutan's efforts to send 50,000 people into space over a 10-year period.
The series is Branson's second foray into TV in recent months. Reality series Fly Girls, about flight attendants on his Virgin America Airline, is currently in production for U.S. network CW.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Virgin wins Christmas Island contract - 19th January 2010
Budget airline Virgin Blue will begin flying to Christmas Island three times a week from April after landing a federal government contract to operate the service.
The airline said the service would start on April 1 this year and include flights from Perth to the Cocos Keeling Islands and between both islands from April 3.
Flights will carry up to 104 passengers and have the capacity to upload more freight and reduce the flying time to and from the mainland, Virgin Blue Airlines chief executive Brett Godfrey said.
Mr Godfrey said the Christmas and Cocos Islands were two of the best, unspoilt and truly unique island holiday destinations in the region.
"As with other markets we've entered, we're confident our new services will further stimulate tourism to these most remarkable jewels in the Indian Ocean and also help to strengthen relations with the mainland," he said in a statement.
Christmas Island, renowned for its red crab migration, is home to 35 endemic species of wildlife and a breeding station for more than 80,000 tropical sea birds.
But tourism operators on the island have complained of being hamstrung by the lack of competition in air services.
Locals also complain about the pressure on food prices and accommodation because of the number of people on the island servicing the island's detention centre.
The Cocos Islands is made up of two flat, low lying atolls and 27 coral islands.
Flights will be available from Perth from $464 each way.
Historically the cost of flying to Christmas and the Cocos Islands has been on par with a trip to Europe.
Both islands are Australian territories administered by the federal government but are closer in proximity to Jakarta than any Australian city.
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The airline said the service would start on April 1 this year and include flights from Perth to the Cocos Keeling Islands and between both islands from April 3.
Flights will carry up to 104 passengers and have the capacity to upload more freight and reduce the flying time to and from the mainland, Virgin Blue Airlines chief executive Brett Godfrey said.
Mr Godfrey said the Christmas and Cocos Islands were two of the best, unspoilt and truly unique island holiday destinations in the region.
"As with other markets we've entered, we're confident our new services will further stimulate tourism to these most remarkable jewels in the Indian Ocean and also help to strengthen relations with the mainland," he said in a statement.
Christmas Island, renowned for its red crab migration, is home to 35 endemic species of wildlife and a breeding station for more than 80,000 tropical sea birds.
But tourism operators on the island have complained of being hamstrung by the lack of competition in air services.
Locals also complain about the pressure on food prices and accommodation because of the number of people on the island servicing the island's detention centre.
The Cocos Islands is made up of two flat, low lying atolls and 27 coral islands.
Flights will be available from Perth from $464 each way.
Historically the cost of flying to Christmas and the Cocos Islands has been on par with a trip to Europe.
Both islands are Australian territories administered by the federal government but are closer in proximity to Jakarta than any Australian city.
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Virgin Casino Launches More GTECH G2 Side Games Including Web Version of Land-based Casino Favourite, Bar X Magic 7
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, 18th January 2010 - Virgin Casino has added four more games from the GTECH G2 side games portfolio. The Electrocoin Bar X Magic launched at the popular UK casino several weeks ago and now four more proven popular games have been added: Triple Chance Hi Lo, Casino Dice, Spin Win, Aces High, Bingo Keno Extreme.
"We've found that our players like the instant gratification of GTECH G2 side games. They're quick and easy to play and they integrate well with our back end systems," said Simon Burridge of Virgin Games.
"I'm delighted that we're widening our relationship with Virgin to include the supply of games as well as poker," said Leigh Nissim, Commercial Director, GTECH G2. "This new aspect of our relationship demonstrates a key strength of GTECH G2 - namely that we can provide our customers with a full suite of products across online gaming verticals."
Bar X Magic 7 is a three reel, single line fruit machine with three jackpots. It's an online version of the Bar X game that has been around for thirty years and is well established with over 55,000 machines in bingo halls and gaming arcades throughout the UK and Ireland.
The unique games being added at Virgin Casino were developed by the games designers at Dynamite Idea, one of four leading igaming companies acquired by lottery industry giant GTECH to form their new igaming division GTECH G2. The Dynamite Idea team specializes in developing innovative online interactive betting games including several unique hi lo, dice and number games.
GTECH G2 combines the software development and customer management expertise of Boss Media, Finsoft, Dynamite Idea and St Minver and operates the International Poker Network and International Bingo Network.
About GTECH G2
GTECH G2 brings together — under one brand — the combined expertise of GTECH and its extensive lottery insight with leaders in the interactive gaming world providing a complete gaming portfolio of poker, bingo, casino, sportsbetting, fully managed services and instant games. The group includes Boss Media (www.bossmedia.com), a leading innovator in software and systems for Poker, Casino and Bingo entertainment; Finsoft (www.finsoft.com), a leading provider of enterprise-wide real time trading solutions for the commercial sports betting industry - both interactive and retail; St Minver (www.stminverltd.com), a fully managed service provider of Internet games to media, lifestyle, and other brands; and Dynamite Idea (www.dynamiteidea.com), a developer of unique, innovative digital instant and side games. Consolidating combined talent and expertise into one premiere brand means that GTECH G2 can provide a flexible digital solution to all customers, large or small, wherever they may be.
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"We've found that our players like the instant gratification of GTECH G2 side games. They're quick and easy to play and they integrate well with our back end systems," said Simon Burridge of Virgin Games.
"I'm delighted that we're widening our relationship with Virgin to include the supply of games as well as poker," said Leigh Nissim, Commercial Director, GTECH G2. "This new aspect of our relationship demonstrates a key strength of GTECH G2 - namely that we can provide our customers with a full suite of products across online gaming verticals."
Bar X Magic 7 is a three reel, single line fruit machine with three jackpots. It's an online version of the Bar X game that has been around for thirty years and is well established with over 55,000 machines in bingo halls and gaming arcades throughout the UK and Ireland.
The unique games being added at Virgin Casino were developed by the games designers at Dynamite Idea, one of four leading igaming companies acquired by lottery industry giant GTECH to form their new igaming division GTECH G2. The Dynamite Idea team specializes in developing innovative online interactive betting games including several unique hi lo, dice and number games.
GTECH G2 combines the software development and customer management expertise of Boss Media, Finsoft, Dynamite Idea and St Minver and operates the International Poker Network and International Bingo Network.
About GTECH G2
GTECH G2 brings together — under one brand — the combined expertise of GTECH and its extensive lottery insight with leaders in the interactive gaming world providing a complete gaming portfolio of poker, bingo, casino, sportsbetting, fully managed services and instant games. The group includes Boss Media (www.bossmedia.com), a leading innovator in software and systems for Poker, Casino and Bingo entertainment; Finsoft (www.finsoft.com), a leading provider of enterprise-wide real time trading solutions for the commercial sports betting industry - both interactive and retail; St Minver (www.stminverltd.com), a fully managed service provider of Internet games to media, lifestyle, and other brands; and Dynamite Idea (www.dynamiteidea.com), a developer of unique, innovative digital instant and side games. Consolidating combined talent and expertise into one premiere brand means that GTECH G2 can provide a flexible digital solution to all customers, large or small, wherever they may be.
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Saturday, January 16, 2010
Virgin Games teams up with Virgin.com to launch its New Year’s Resolution campaign
Press Release
15th January 2010
Virgin Games, a leading online gaming company, has teamed up with the Virgin group for its ‘New Year’s Resolution’ campaign. The campaign has different categories of typical resolutions, such as getting fit, and offers hints and tips to help people stick to it. Participants will also get the chance to take part in a range of Virgin promotions where they can win prizes from across the Virgin group.
There are seven categories to choose from to make a New Year’s resolution, all of which offer exclusive Virgin prizes:
Make more of my time
Be more entrepreneurial
Manage my money
Get fitter
See more of the world
Have more fun
Do more for charity
Virgin Games is sponsoring the ‘Have more fun’ category and as part of the New Year’s Resolution promotion will give away 500 V*Points to the first 200 people who register at Virgin Games. V*Points is Virgin Games’ unrivalled loyalty scheme - unlike many other online gaming loyalty schemes it is transparent and easy to calculate; each V*Point has a cash value of 1p or one Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Mile and can be redeemed for cash, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles or Virgin experiences such as F1 racing days.
Simon Burridge, CEO of Virgin Games, commented:
“A lot of us have good intentions in the New Year and make our resolutions after a gluttonous festive period! However, it’s easy for these good intentions to fall by the way side. With its hints and tips, as well as promotions and great prizes, this campaign gives people that extra boost and incentive that is often needed. Our customers will see that being virtuous and having fun doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive!”
Those who register will automatically be entered into a prize draw where top prizes include a day behind the scenes at Virgin Racing and an exclusive holiday for four to Richard Branson’s Ulusaba Game Reserve.
For further information got to: www.virgingames.com
About Virgin Games:
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
Virgin Casino, offers content from a range of games suppliers including Wagerworks, Cryptologic, Freemantle and Ash Gaming, bringing consumers classic casino games like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Rubik’s, X-Factor and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a jackpot value of over £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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15th January 2010
Virgin Games, a leading online gaming company, has teamed up with the Virgin group for its ‘New Year’s Resolution’ campaign. The campaign has different categories of typical resolutions, such as getting fit, and offers hints and tips to help people stick to it. Participants will also get the chance to take part in a range of Virgin promotions where they can win prizes from across the Virgin group.
There are seven categories to choose from to make a New Year’s resolution, all of which offer exclusive Virgin prizes:
Make more of my time
Be more entrepreneurial
Manage my money
Get fitter
See more of the world
Have more fun
Do more for charity
Virgin Games is sponsoring the ‘Have more fun’ category and as part of the New Year’s Resolution promotion will give away 500 V*Points to the first 200 people who register at Virgin Games. V*Points is Virgin Games’ unrivalled loyalty scheme - unlike many other online gaming loyalty schemes it is transparent and easy to calculate; each V*Point has a cash value of 1p or one Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Mile and can be redeemed for cash, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles or Virgin experiences such as F1 racing days.
Simon Burridge, CEO of Virgin Games, commented:
“A lot of us have good intentions in the New Year and make our resolutions after a gluttonous festive period! However, it’s easy for these good intentions to fall by the way side. With its hints and tips, as well as promotions and great prizes, this campaign gives people that extra boost and incentive that is often needed. Our customers will see that being virtuous and having fun doesn’t have to be mutually exclusive!”
Those who register will automatically be entered into a prize draw where top prizes include a day behind the scenes at Virgin Racing and an exclusive holiday for four to Richard Branson’s Ulusaba Game Reserve.
For further information got to: www.virgingames.com
About Virgin Games:
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
Virgin Casino, offers content from a range of games suppliers including Wagerworks, Cryptologic, Freemantle and Ash Gaming, bringing consumers classic casino games like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Rubik’s, X-Factor and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a jackpot value of over £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Virgin Casino News: Virgin Games Is Global - 15th January 2010
The Virgin brand is known around the world.
Virgin Games, including the flagship brand, Virgin Casino, is quickly becoming one of the world's most well known and respected gaming and casino brands worldwide.
Players from most countries can access Virgin Games.
At the moment players in both the United States and Australia are not able to access Virgin Games, however if or when players in the U.S and Australia can access the website we will spread the news.
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Virgin Games, including the flagship brand, Virgin Casino, is quickly becoming one of the world's most well known and respected gaming and casino brands worldwide.
Players from most countries can access Virgin Games.
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Saturday, January 09, 2010
Virgin Casino News: Review - 9th January 2010
Virgin Casino
Virgin Casino is packed full of Vegas favourites from Wheel of Fortune and Price is Right to 6 different versions of Blackjack and 4 different versions of Roulette. You'll also find some of the most entertaining and unique slots on the web with Monopoly on a Roll and Cluedo.
Virgin Casino runs a 24 hour call centre, credits casino payouts quickly (between 24 and 72 hours) and with full Gamcare Certification is one of the safest places to play online. The casino does not accept bets from the USA or jurisdictions where online gaming is illegal.
V*POINTS
At Virgin Casino we figure that it's about time you got more rewards back from your play. That's why we are thrilled to introduce you to V*POINTS, where you'll earn points that can be exchanged for cash or a range of exciting Virgin rewards every time you play. More...
Promotions
If that's not enough, new players will also find signing up is sweetened by a 100% sign up match bonus up to £100 and there are regular cash and prize bonus promotions that run throughout every month of the year.
Virgin Poker
Virgin Poker is all about value. Apologies for the marketing speak but we've tried to pack as much extra value into the great game of poker as possible. That naturally means freerolls and decent guaranteed tournaments (without the whole world in them) but it also means V*POINTS.
Tournaments
Poker players will find plenty of action day or night from a range of games including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Stud and 5 Card Draw. The call centre is 24/7 and there's manager chat for any queries players might have.
Tournaments run regularly and new players will find a daily €35 freeroll as well as a 100,000 V*POINT freeroll every Sunday. There's a full selection of Multi Table tournaments including a weekly €20,000 guaranteed, a monthly €100,000 guaranteed tournament and satellites for all major events including the EPT and WPT.
Naturally there's also free play on offer at Virgin Poker but with games starting from 5 cents and a weekly 100,000 V*POINT freeroll we think you'll get a taste for the real thing pretty quickly.
V*POINTS
Players earn V*POINTS for every cash hand played on both tournament and cash tables. Whether you win or lose you, every time you play a hand you earn V*POINTS, Simple. Players can then exchange V*POINTS for lots of Virgin extras. That's Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles, Virgin Vouchers that can be spent on a variety of things from mobile top-ups to digital downloads, and of course Virgin Poker cash for the tables.
Promotions
New players will enjoy a cool 100% match deposit bonus up to £100 plus daily €35 freeroll as well as a 100,000 V*POINT freeroll every Sunday.
Virgin Bingo
Virgin Bingo is part of the Virgin Games family and is wholly owned by the Virgin Group. Quite simply we believe that gaming should be fun and entertaining. It should be rewarding whether you win or lose. That's why at this site your players will enjoy the best bingo, slots and video poker around, and we will offer them unique prizes unobtainable on any other sites - we simply want your players to have a great time.
V*POINTS
At Virgin Bingo we figure that it's about time you got more rewards back from your play, so we are revamping our loyalty scheme and launching a brand new scheme called V*POINTS. In a nutshell, this now means you will earn reward points when playing for real money on all Virgin Bingo games.
Promotions
New players will enjoy 100% match deposit bonus up to £100.
Virgin Games is part of Richard Branson's world famous Virgin Group of companies.
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Virgin Casino is packed full of Vegas favourites from Wheel of Fortune and Price is Right to 6 different versions of Blackjack and 4 different versions of Roulette. You'll also find some of the most entertaining and unique slots on the web with Monopoly on a Roll and Cluedo.
Virgin Casino runs a 24 hour call centre, credits casino payouts quickly (between 24 and 72 hours) and with full Gamcare Certification is one of the safest places to play online. The casino does not accept bets from the USA or jurisdictions where online gaming is illegal.
V*POINTS
At Virgin Casino we figure that it's about time you got more rewards back from your play. That's why we are thrilled to introduce you to V*POINTS, where you'll earn points that can be exchanged for cash or a range of exciting Virgin rewards every time you play. More...
Promotions
If that's not enough, new players will also find signing up is sweetened by a 100% sign up match bonus up to £100 and there are regular cash and prize bonus promotions that run throughout every month of the year.
Virgin Poker
Virgin Poker is all about value. Apologies for the marketing speak but we've tried to pack as much extra value into the great game of poker as possible. That naturally means freerolls and decent guaranteed tournaments (without the whole world in them) but it also means V*POINTS.
Tournaments
Poker players will find plenty of action day or night from a range of games including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Stud and 5 Card Draw. The call centre is 24/7 and there's manager chat for any queries players might have.
Tournaments run regularly and new players will find a daily €35 freeroll as well as a 100,000 V*POINT freeroll every Sunday. There's a full selection of Multi Table tournaments including a weekly €20,000 guaranteed, a monthly €100,000 guaranteed tournament and satellites for all major events including the EPT and WPT.
Naturally there's also free play on offer at Virgin Poker but with games starting from 5 cents and a weekly 100,000 V*POINT freeroll we think you'll get a taste for the real thing pretty quickly.
V*POINTS
Players earn V*POINTS for every cash hand played on both tournament and cash tables. Whether you win or lose you, every time you play a hand you earn V*POINTS, Simple. Players can then exchange V*POINTS for lots of Virgin extras. That's Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles, Virgin Vouchers that can be spent on a variety of things from mobile top-ups to digital downloads, and of course Virgin Poker cash for the tables.
Promotions
New players will enjoy a cool 100% match deposit bonus up to £100 plus daily €35 freeroll as well as a 100,000 V*POINT freeroll every Sunday.
Virgin Bingo
Virgin Bingo is part of the Virgin Games family and is wholly owned by the Virgin Group. Quite simply we believe that gaming should be fun and entertaining. It should be rewarding whether you win or lose. That's why at this site your players will enjoy the best bingo, slots and video poker around, and we will offer them unique prizes unobtainable on any other sites - we simply want your players to have a great time.
V*POINTS
At Virgin Bingo we figure that it's about time you got more rewards back from your play, so we are revamping our loyalty scheme and launching a brand new scheme called V*POINTS. In a nutshell, this now means you will earn reward points when playing for real money on all Virgin Bingo games.
Promotions
New players will enjoy 100% match deposit bonus up to £100.
Virgin Games is part of Richard Branson's world famous Virgin Group of companies.
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Branson's Virgin shakes up UK banking - 8th January 2010
Virgin Money, part of Richard Branson's Virgin empire, launched a shake-up of Britain's troubled retail banking market on Friday with the purchase of a private regional lender.
Virgin said it had agreed to buy Church House Trust for 12.28 million pounds ($A21.4 million) and would use the bank to offer savings and mortgage products to customers under the Virgin Money brand.
"The Church House Trust business offers us a strong platform for growth," Branson said in a statement announcing the deal.
"Virgin Money aims to bring simplicity to the UK banking market which has traditionally been a complex sector," he added.
Virgin Money said it would inject 37.3 million pounds ($A58.25 million) of new capital into Church House Trust.
Britain's retail banking sector was thrown into chaos by the credit crunch, causing the nationalisation of Northern Rock and multi-billion-pound bailouts of Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group.
LBG was meanwhile created last year following a government-brokered deal to merge ailing HBOS bank with its stronger rival Lloyds TSB.
"The financial crisis has tarnished the reputation of many UK banks," Virgin Money chief executive Jayne Anne Gadhia said on Friday.
"Virgin Money will provide a better, different form of banking to its customers, increasing competition in the sector."
Gadhia added: "Our approach to banking is founded on developing a sustainable, savings-based business. We see the acquisition of Church House Trust as a strong and sensible first step in delivering Virgin Money's banking ambition."
Meanwhile, Church House Trust chairman David Batten said Virgin was set to benefit from the bank's "conservative business model".
Virgin's announcement comes as Britain's biggest retailer, supermarket giant Tesco, has made its own recent moves aimed at attracting more customers away from Britain's traditional banking sector.
Last October, Tesco relaunched its financial services division as Tesco Bank.
In Britain there has been widespread public anger over the global financial crisis and subsequent recession.
Britain begins 2010 as the only top economy officially in recession after the eurozone, France, Germany, Japan and the United States last year each emerged from the most severe downturn since the 1930s.
However official data due later this month is expected to show that Britain returned to growth in the fourth quarter of last year.
Virgin said it had agreed to buy Church House Trust for 12.28 million pounds ($A21.4 million) and would use the bank to offer savings and mortgage products to customers under the Virgin Money brand.
"The Church House Trust business offers us a strong platform for growth," Branson said in a statement announcing the deal.
"Virgin Money aims to bring simplicity to the UK banking market which has traditionally been a complex sector," he added.
Virgin Money said it would inject 37.3 million pounds ($A58.25 million) of new capital into Church House Trust.
Britain's retail banking sector was thrown into chaos by the credit crunch, causing the nationalisation of Northern Rock and multi-billion-pound bailouts of Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group.
LBG was meanwhile created last year following a government-brokered deal to merge ailing HBOS bank with its stronger rival Lloyds TSB.
"The financial crisis has tarnished the reputation of many UK banks," Virgin Money chief executive Jayne Anne Gadhia said on Friday.
"Virgin Money will provide a better, different form of banking to its customers, increasing competition in the sector."
Gadhia added: "Our approach to banking is founded on developing a sustainable, savings-based business. We see the acquisition of Church House Trust as a strong and sensible first step in delivering Virgin Money's banking ambition."
Meanwhile, Church House Trust chairman David Batten said Virgin was set to benefit from the bank's "conservative business model".
Virgin's announcement comes as Britain's biggest retailer, supermarket giant Tesco, has made its own recent moves aimed at attracting more customers away from Britain's traditional banking sector.
Last October, Tesco relaunched its financial services division as Tesco Bank.
In Britain there has been widespread public anger over the global financial crisis and subsequent recession.
Britain begins 2010 as the only top economy officially in recession after the eurozone, France, Germany, Japan and the United States last year each emerged from the most severe downturn since the 1930s.
However official data due later this month is expected to show that Britain returned to growth in the fourth quarter of last year.
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Bingo! - Virgin Games Gets The X-Factor Slot - December 2009
Virgin Games announce their latest product offering, with the addition of the X-Factor to their comprehensive range of bingo games.
The X-Factor bingo slot game offers fans the opportunity to face the judges, get through auditions and make it all the way to the grand final. Those who have what it takes to impress may not find fame, but they could land a fortune, thanks to impressive cash prizes and V Points, which can be redeemed against a host of Virgin-branded products.
This product is part of a number of new television-themed games which are being added to the site in the coming months. These include the popular ‘Blankety Blank’ and ‘The Price is Right’ franchises, which have further enhanced the site’s appeal to gamers from across the U.K.
Part of the Virgin Games group, Virgin Bingo was launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading online Bingo sites. The site was restructured in June 2006 and alongside sister sites Virgin Casino and Virgin Poker, it aims to provide gamers with the best choice of products and rewards on the internet.
A spokesperson for Virgin Games commented on this new product by saying:
“X-Factor is extremely popular at the moment and we are hoping to capitalise on some of the popularity by offering our customers the chance to participate in this fun and exciting game.”
“With some very attractive prizes on offer, we are sure that this will become one of our most popular bingo products. It compliments a range of entertainment tie-ins, including the popular Cluedo and Monopoly games, which have already proved to be a big hit with players.”
To find out more about this, and a range of other themed Bingo games, visit: VirginGames.com
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Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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The X-Factor bingo slot game offers fans the opportunity to face the judges, get through auditions and make it all the way to the grand final. Those who have what it takes to impress may not find fame, but they could land a fortune, thanks to impressive cash prizes and V Points, which can be redeemed against a host of Virgin-branded products.
This product is part of a number of new television-themed games which are being added to the site in the coming months. These include the popular ‘Blankety Blank’ and ‘The Price is Right’ franchises, which have further enhanced the site’s appeal to gamers from across the U.K.
Part of the Virgin Games group, Virgin Bingo was launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading online Bingo sites. The site was restructured in June 2006 and alongside sister sites Virgin Casino and Virgin Poker, it aims to provide gamers with the best choice of products and rewards on the internet.
A spokesperson for Virgin Games commented on this new product by saying:
“X-Factor is extremely popular at the moment and we are hoping to capitalise on some of the popularity by offering our customers the chance to participate in this fun and exciting game.”
“With some very attractive prizes on offer, we are sure that this will become one of our most popular bingo products. It compliments a range of entertainment tie-ins, including the popular Cluedo and Monopoly games, which have already proved to be a big hit with players.”
To find out more about this, and a range of other themed Bingo games, visit: VirginGames.com
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes™ and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Virgin Games: Brand Profiles - Virgin Casino News - Start The New Year Right!
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Virgin Casino is packed full of Vegas favourites from Wheel of Fortune and Price is Right to 6 different versions of Blackjack and 4 different versions of Roulette. You'll also find some of the most entertaining and unique slots on the web with Monopoly on a Roll and Cluedo.
Virgin Casino runs a 24 hour call centre, credits casino payouts quickly (between 24 and 72 hours) and with full Gamcare Certification is one of the safest places to play online. The casino does not accept bets from the USA or jurisdictions where online gaming is illegal.
V*POINTS
At Virgin Casino we figure that it's about time you got more rewards back from your play. That's why we are thrilled to introduce you to V*POINTS, where you'll earn points that can be exchanged for cash or a range of exciting Virgin rewards every time you play. More...
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If that's not enough, new players will also find signing up is sweetened by a 100% sign up match bonus up to £100 and there are regular cash and prize bonus promotions that run throughout every month of the year.
Virgin Poker
Virgin Poker is all about value. Apologies for the marketing speak but we've tried to pack as much extra value into the great game of poker as possible. That naturally means freerolls and decent guaranteed tournaments (without the whole world in them) but it also means V*POINTS.
Tournaments
Poker players will find plenty of action day or night from a range of games including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Stud and 5 Card Draw. The call centre is 24/7 and there's manager chat for any queries players might have.
Tournaments run regularly and new players will find a daily €35 freeroll as well as a 100,000 V*POINT freeroll every Sunday. There's a full selection of Multi Table tournaments including a weekly €20,000 guaranteed, a monthly €100,000 guaranteed tournament and satellites for all major events including the EPT and WPT.
Naturally there's also free play on offer at Virgin Poker but with games starting from 5 cents and a weekly 100,000 V*POINT freeroll we think you'll get a taste for the real thing pretty quickly.
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Players earn V*POINTS for every cash hand played on both tournament and cash tables. Whether you win or lose you, every time you play a hand you earn V*POINTS, Simple. Players can then exchange V*POINTS for lots of Virgin extras. That's Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles, Virgin Vouchers that can be spent on a variety of things from mobile top-ups to digital downloads, and of course Virgin Poker cash for the tables.
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New players will enjoy a cool 100% match deposit bonus up to £100 plus daily €35 freeroll as well as a 100,000 V*POINT freeroll every Sunday.
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Virgin Bingo is part of the Virgin Games family and is wholly owned by the Virgin Group. Quite simply we believe that gaming should be fun and entertaining. It should be rewarding whether you win or lose. That's why at this site your players will enjoy the best bingo, slots and video poker around, and we will offer them unique prizes unobtainable on any other sites - we simply want your players to have a great time.
V*POINTS
At Virgin Bingo we figure that it's about time you got more rewards back from your play, so we are revamping our loyalty scheme and launching a brand new scheme called V*POINTS. In a nutshell, this now means you will earn reward points when playing for real money on all Virgin Bingo games.
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New players will enjoy 100% match deposit bonus up to £100.
Virgin Games is part of Richard Branson's world famous Virgin Group of companies.
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Virgin Casino is packed full of Vegas favourites from Wheel of Fortune and Price is Right to 6 different versions of Blackjack and 4 different versions of Roulette. You'll also find some of the most entertaining and unique slots on the web with Monopoly on a Roll and Cluedo.
Virgin Casino runs a 24 hour call centre, credits casino payouts quickly (between 24 and 72 hours) and with full Gamcare Certification is one of the safest places to play online. The casino does not accept bets from the USA or jurisdictions where online gaming is illegal.
V*POINTS
At Virgin Casino we figure that it's about time you got more rewards back from your play. That's why we are thrilled to introduce you to V*POINTS, where you'll earn points that can be exchanged for cash or a range of exciting Virgin rewards every time you play. More...
Promotions
If that's not enough, new players will also find signing up is sweetened by a 100% sign up match bonus up to £100 and there are regular cash and prize bonus promotions that run throughout every month of the year.
Virgin Poker
Virgin Poker is all about value. Apologies for the marketing speak but we've tried to pack as much extra value into the great game of poker as possible. That naturally means freerolls and decent guaranteed tournaments (without the whole world in them) but it also means V*POINTS.
Tournaments
Poker players will find plenty of action day or night from a range of games including Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Stud and 5 Card Draw. The call centre is 24/7 and there's manager chat for any queries players might have.
Tournaments run regularly and new players will find a daily €35 freeroll as well as a 100,000 V*POINT freeroll every Sunday. There's a full selection of Multi Table tournaments including a weekly €20,000 guaranteed, a monthly €100,000 guaranteed tournament and satellites for all major events including the EPT and WPT.
Naturally there's also free play on offer at Virgin Poker but with games starting from 5 cents and a weekly 100,000 V*POINT freeroll we think you'll get a taste for the real thing pretty quickly.
V*POINTS
Players earn V*POINTS for every cash hand played on both tournament and cash tables. Whether you win or lose you, every time you play a hand you earn V*POINTS, Simple. Players can then exchange V*POINTS for lots of Virgin extras. That's Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles, Virgin Vouchers that can be spent on a variety of things from mobile top-ups to digital downloads, and of course Virgin Poker cash for the tables.
Promotions
New players will enjoy a cool 100% match deposit bonus up to £100 plus daily €35 freeroll as well as a 100,000 V*POINT freeroll every Sunday.
Virgin Bingo
Virgin Bingo is part of the Virgin Games family and is wholly owned by the Virgin Group. Quite simply we believe that gaming should be fun and entertaining. It should be rewarding whether you win or lose. That's why at this site your players will enjoy the best bingo, slots and video poker around, and we will offer them unique prizes unobtainable on any other sites - we simply want your players to have a great time.
V*POINTS
At Virgin Bingo we figure that it's about time you got more rewards back from your play, so we are revamping our loyalty scheme and launching a brand new scheme called V*POINTS. In a nutshell, this now means you will earn reward points when playing for real money on all Virgin Bingo games.
Promotions
New players will enjoy 100% match deposit bonus up to £100.
Virgin Games is part of Richard Branson's world famous Virgin Group of companies.
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Monday, December 28, 2009
Virgin Casino News: New Slot Games and New Bingo Games - 27th December 2009
Richard Branson's Virgin Games has released more titles.
Marvel super hero online slot games are now available at Virgin, in addition to classic slots like Cleopatra II, Rubik's, Wheel Of Fortune, Monopoly, Elvis, Da Vinci Diamonds and Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig.
New age and Hollywood titles like The X Factor, The Price Is Right and Transformers are also available.
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Marvel super hero online slot games are now available at Virgin, in addition to classic slots like Cleopatra II, Rubik's, Wheel Of Fortune, Monopoly, Elvis, Da Vinci Diamonds and Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig.
New age and Hollywood titles like The X Factor, The Price Is Right and Transformers are also available.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Bingo! The Price Is Right For Virgin Games - December 2009
Virgin Games are delighted to announce the launch of their latest bingo game, based on the classic TV show ‘The Price is Right.' This exciting 25 line slot game comes complete with 3 fantastic bonus features as well as a big wheel to make winnings go even further.
Winners will be offered the choice of either a cash prize or V-Points, which can be used across a wide range of Virgin products. This new gaming product will compliment a host of new titles which are being added to Virgin Bingo portfolio in the coming months.
A spokesperson for Virgin Games commented on the launch of their latest slot game by saying:
“The Price is Right is the latest addition to our popular bingo offering and will further enhance the site's popularity with gamers across the U.K and abroad.”
Continued: “The game will appeal, not only to those who are familiar with the TV show, but also those who are looking to win serious cash prizes and V Points, which we believe offer some of the best incentives of any online gaming site.”
To find out more about this, and other Bingo games, visit: VirginGames.com
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Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes™ and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
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Winners will be offered the choice of either a cash prize or V-Points, which can be used across a wide range of Virgin products. This new gaming product will compliment a host of new titles which are being added to Virgin Bingo portfolio in the coming months.
A spokesperson for Virgin Games commented on the launch of their latest slot game by saying:
“The Price is Right is the latest addition to our popular bingo offering and will further enhance the site's popularity with gamers across the U.K and abroad.”
Continued: “The game will appeal, not only to those who are familiar with the TV show, but also those who are looking to win serious cash prizes and V Points, which we believe offer some of the best incentives of any online gaming site.”
To find out more about this, and other Bingo games, visit: VirginGames.com
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Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes™ and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Virgin Games Release Treasures Of Troy Online Slot Game - 23rd December 2009
Virgin Games has just released Treasures Of Troy online slot game.
Introduction
Your odyssey to epic riches begins. Enjoy unprecedented levels of slot action with 40 paylines plus 1024 additional ways to win! Bet 40 credits to cover 40 paylines; gain 1024 more ways to win for only 40 credits more. With twenty independent reels, you can reap monumental pays for big clusters of matching symbols.
Get two or more Bonus symbols and storm the city of Troy in the Free Spins Bonus. Enjoy 10, 15, or 20 free spins on extra-rich bonus reels with the opportunity to retrigger the bonus multiple times.
May the gods of Olympus favour you with wealth and glory.
How to Bet
Treasures of Troy® features 40 paylines plus 1024 Ways. You can play any number of paylines in payline-only mode. Or when playing all 40 paylines, you can activate 1024 Ways by doubling your bet. Your bet multiplier may be 1 to 5. Your bet multiplier multiplies payline and MultiWay® wins (if 1024 Ways are activated).
Lines+Ways
Selects the number of active paylines and whether or not 1024 Ways activated. Click the left arrow (with a minus sign) to decrease number of paylines played and to disable 1024 Ways. Click the right arrow (with a plus sign) to increase number of paylines played and to activate 1024 Ways. Choose between 1, 10, 20, 30, 40 paylines, or 40 paylines plus 1024 Ways activated. 1024 Ways may only be activated if you are playing 40 paylines.
Bet Multiplier
Displays current bet multiplier for paylines and 1024 Ways (if activated). Click the left arrow (with a minus sign) to decrease bet multiplier by one. Click the right arrow (with a plus sign) to increase bet multiplier by 1, up to a maximum of 5.
Max Bet
Click the MAX BET button to bet the maximum of 5 credits on all 40 paylines and to activate 1024 Ways with a bet multiplier of 5. MAX BET is not available if you have fewer than 400 credits.
Play
Click the PLAY button to spin the reels. The number shown on the PLAY button is the number of credits bet.
1024 Ways - Multiways® Pays
If 1024 Ways are activated (see How to Bet), you gain 1024 more ways to win with MultiWay® awards. MultiWay® awards pay for matching symbols in any position in four or more adjacent columns, starting from the leftmost column. More than one matching symbol in the same column multiplies the award. Each symbol position is a separate reel, so matching symbols can appear in multiple positions leading to massive wins. MultiWay® awards are paid in addition to any line awards.
You'll enjoy the richest play experience with 1024 Ways activated.
This diagram shows a sample reel outcome focusing only on the King symbols:
*see website
With 1024 Ways activated, this is a MultiWay® award outcome. Since there is at least one King symbol in each of the first four columns (and no King in the fifth column), we have a "4 King" MultiWay® winner.
With a bet multiplier of 1x, a single "4 King" MultiWay® outcome pays 10 credits. However, because some of the columns have more than one King symbol, a "4 King" MultiWay® win occurs on more than one of the possible ways. Each of these ways pays 10 credits.
To determine the number of ways, multiply together the number of relevant symbols from each of the relevant columns. The number of King symbols in the first four columns, respectively, is:
2 Kings -- 3 Kings -- 1 King -- 3 Kings
so the total number of MultiWay® award ways is:
2 x 3 x 1 x 3 = 18 ways
and therefore, we have "4 King" MultiWay® awards along eighteen different ways.
This yields a total MultiWay® pay of:
10 credits per way x 18 different ways = 180 credits
Note that the 180 credit MultiWay® pay is in addition to any line pays. In this example, there is also a "3 King" payline award (formed by the top King in each of the first three columns aligning with the 15th payline).
Since a "3 King" payline award is 15 credits, the total award is:
15 payline credits + 180 MultiWay® credits = 195 total pay credits
Free Spins Bonus
You can trigger the Free Spins Bonus by getting two or more Bonus symbols on any of the centre column reels. The more Bonus symbols that appear at the same time, the more free spins you are awarded.
During the Free Spins Bonus, you can retrigger the Bonus multiple times. Your Free Spins Bonus continues until you have 0 spins remaining, or until you have played 130 free spins, or until the maximum award is reached. To retrigger the Bonus, you need to get two or more Bonus symbols on any of the centre column reels on a Free Spin.
Your bet in the Free Spins Bonus, including 1024 Ways activation, is the same as on the reel spin that triggered the Bonus.
The Free Spin Bonus has richer reels and more ways to win than the main game.
Options
AUDIO
You can turn the audio for the game ON (default) or OFF by clicking the corresponding option.
GRAPHICS QUALITY
You may want to adjust the quality of the graphics to get the optimal animation performance on your computer. In BEST mode, the graphics look the best, but performance may suffer. The HIGH and MEDIUM (default) settings lower the quality but increase the performance. In LOW mode, the graphics are degraded, but the smoothest animation performance is achieved even on slower computers.
Rules
Malfunction voids all pays and plays.
All line pay symbols must appear on a played line and on consecutive reels, beginning with the far left reel.
All payline wins occur on bet lines only.
Only highest winner paid on each payline.
Line wins are multiplied by the bet multiplier.
Coinciding wins on different paylines are added.
MultiWay® wins are formed when the same symbol (or its substitute) appears on contiguous columns starting with the left-most column.
MultiWay® wins are multiplied by the bet multiplier.
MultiWay® wins are paid in addition to line wins (if any).
MultiWay® wins are only paid if 1024 Ways is activated.
Awards are shown in credits.
The maximum win on any transaction is capped at 125,000 currency units (pounds, for example). A transaction includes the results of the Free Spins Bonus plus the outcome which launched the Bonus.
Additional Information
The GAME CONSOLE provides information and access to additional features:
Your current balance in your chosen currency
Your total number of credits
The denomination in which the game is being played. This represents the value of each credit.
The METER BAR on the bottom of the game screen displays the denomination in which the game is being played, the number of credits paid if a win occurred, and the number of credits bet on the last/current proposition.
Treasures of Troy and MultiWay are trademarks or registered trademarks of IGT in the U.S. and/or other countries, and are used with permission. Copyright © 2009 IGT. All rights reserved.
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Introduction
Your odyssey to epic riches begins. Enjoy unprecedented levels of slot action with 40 paylines plus 1024 additional ways to win! Bet 40 credits to cover 40 paylines; gain 1024 more ways to win for only 40 credits more. With twenty independent reels, you can reap monumental pays for big clusters of matching symbols.
Get two or more Bonus symbols and storm the city of Troy in the Free Spins Bonus. Enjoy 10, 15, or 20 free spins on extra-rich bonus reels with the opportunity to retrigger the bonus multiple times.
May the gods of Olympus favour you with wealth and glory.
How to Bet
Treasures of Troy® features 40 paylines plus 1024 Ways. You can play any number of paylines in payline-only mode. Or when playing all 40 paylines, you can activate 1024 Ways by doubling your bet. Your bet multiplier may be 1 to 5. Your bet multiplier multiplies payline and MultiWay® wins (if 1024 Ways are activated).
Lines+Ways
Selects the number of active paylines and whether or not 1024 Ways activated. Click the left arrow (with a minus sign) to decrease number of paylines played and to disable 1024 Ways. Click the right arrow (with a plus sign) to increase number of paylines played and to activate 1024 Ways. Choose between 1, 10, 20, 30, 40 paylines, or 40 paylines plus 1024 Ways activated. 1024 Ways may only be activated if you are playing 40 paylines.
Bet Multiplier
Displays current bet multiplier for paylines and 1024 Ways (if activated). Click the left arrow (with a minus sign) to decrease bet multiplier by one. Click the right arrow (with a plus sign) to increase bet multiplier by 1, up to a maximum of 5.
Max Bet
Click the MAX BET button to bet the maximum of 5 credits on all 40 paylines and to activate 1024 Ways with a bet multiplier of 5. MAX BET is not available if you have fewer than 400 credits.
Play
Click the PLAY button to spin the reels. The number shown on the PLAY button is the number of credits bet.
1024 Ways - Multiways® Pays
If 1024 Ways are activated (see How to Bet), you gain 1024 more ways to win with MultiWay® awards. MultiWay® awards pay for matching symbols in any position in four or more adjacent columns, starting from the leftmost column. More than one matching symbol in the same column multiplies the award. Each symbol position is a separate reel, so matching symbols can appear in multiple positions leading to massive wins. MultiWay® awards are paid in addition to any line awards.
You'll enjoy the richest play experience with 1024 Ways activated.
This diagram shows a sample reel outcome focusing only on the King symbols:
*see website
With 1024 Ways activated, this is a MultiWay® award outcome. Since there is at least one King symbol in each of the first four columns (and no King in the fifth column), we have a "4 King" MultiWay® winner.
With a bet multiplier of 1x, a single "4 King" MultiWay® outcome pays 10 credits. However, because some of the columns have more than one King symbol, a "4 King" MultiWay® win occurs on more than one of the possible ways. Each of these ways pays 10 credits.
To determine the number of ways, multiply together the number of relevant symbols from each of the relevant columns. The number of King symbols in the first four columns, respectively, is:
2 Kings -- 3 Kings -- 1 King -- 3 Kings
so the total number of MultiWay® award ways is:
2 x 3 x 1 x 3 = 18 ways
and therefore, we have "4 King" MultiWay® awards along eighteen different ways.
This yields a total MultiWay® pay of:
10 credits per way x 18 different ways = 180 credits
Note that the 180 credit MultiWay® pay is in addition to any line pays. In this example, there is also a "3 King" payline award (formed by the top King in each of the first three columns aligning with the 15th payline).
Since a "3 King" payline award is 15 credits, the total award is:
15 payline credits + 180 MultiWay® credits = 195 total pay credits
Free Spins Bonus
You can trigger the Free Spins Bonus by getting two or more Bonus symbols on any of the centre column reels. The more Bonus symbols that appear at the same time, the more free spins you are awarded.
During the Free Spins Bonus, you can retrigger the Bonus multiple times. Your Free Spins Bonus continues until you have 0 spins remaining, or until you have played 130 free spins, or until the maximum award is reached. To retrigger the Bonus, you need to get two or more Bonus symbols on any of the centre column reels on a Free Spin.
Your bet in the Free Spins Bonus, including 1024 Ways activation, is the same as on the reel spin that triggered the Bonus.
The Free Spin Bonus has richer reels and more ways to win than the main game.
Options
AUDIO
You can turn the audio for the game ON (default) or OFF by clicking the corresponding option.
GRAPHICS QUALITY
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All line pay symbols must appear on a played line and on consecutive reels, beginning with the far left reel.
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Awards are shown in credits.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
"Comic books incubate ideas for other revenue streams" - 22nd December 2009
This is perhaps the first ace up the sleeve of Liquid Comics, formerly Virgin Comics and Virgin Animation, since Virgin Group pulled out of the deal in September, last year, reportedly due to liquidity (no pun intended) issues. As part of the change in strategy, Liquid Comics, founded by entrepreneurs, Gotham Chopra, Sharad Devarajan and Suresh Seetharaman is now focused on digital versions of its comic book characters that borrow heavily from Indian art and mythology. In a coincidence, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), too, has taken note of the characters developed in the Liquid Comics studios.
For the first time, LACMA is showcasing several of them in its exhibition Heroes and Villains: The Battle for Good in India’s Comics. The exhibition will remain on view through February 7, 2010 (Selections can be viewed online at http://collectionsonline.lacma.org/ mwebcgi/mweb.exe?request=epage;id=502130; type=803) and features Liquid’s Devi and Ramayan 3392 A.D. series, besides other works by Liquid artists such as Jeevan J. Kang, Mukesh Singh and Saumin Patel.
In an email interview with FE’s Radhika Sachdev, Suresh Seetharaman, president, Liquid Comics, says that his company aims to use the medium of graphic novels to create digital properties based on Indian mythology for live action films, television, animation and games meant for a global audience. Liquid has to its credit works of a few well-known, international filmmakers such as John Woo, Shekhar Kapur, Deepak Chopra, Guy Ritchie, Dave Stewart, Jonathan Mostow, Edward Burns, Nicolas Cage among others. Edited excerpts:
Why did Virgin pull out of the deal?
It wasn’t a pull-out, it was a management buyout, as a result of which Virgin Comics and Virgin Animation is now Liquid Comics and Liquid Studios.
Who are the artists participating in LACMA show?
All artists are from India. There is Jeevan Kang, Mukesh Singh, Saumin Patel and Abhishek Singh. They have all worked with us in the past but it’s not a question of who is participating in this show. LACMA chose work based on their exhibit theme of Heroes and Villains. They wanted to showcase Indian comic book content in context to the South Asian development perspective.
When you say the popularity of Indian comic book characters has grown over the years, how do you gauge this popularity in terms of sales and revenue?
That’s a difficult guess to make as comic book sales are not the only revenue earner. (Credit: The Financial Express)
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For the first time, LACMA is showcasing several of them in its exhibition Heroes and Villains: The Battle for Good in India’s Comics. The exhibition will remain on view through February 7, 2010 (Selections can be viewed online at http://collectionsonline.lacma.org/ mwebcgi/mweb.exe?request=epage;id=502130; type=803) and features Liquid’s Devi and Ramayan 3392 A.D. series, besides other works by Liquid artists such as Jeevan J. Kang, Mukesh Singh and Saumin Patel.
In an email interview with FE’s Radhika Sachdev, Suresh Seetharaman, president, Liquid Comics, says that his company aims to use the medium of graphic novels to create digital properties based on Indian mythology for live action films, television, animation and games meant for a global audience. Liquid has to its credit works of a few well-known, international filmmakers such as John Woo, Shekhar Kapur, Deepak Chopra, Guy Ritchie, Dave Stewart, Jonathan Mostow, Edward Burns, Nicolas Cage among others. Edited excerpts:
Why did Virgin pull out of the deal?
It wasn’t a pull-out, it was a management buyout, as a result of which Virgin Comics and Virgin Animation is now Liquid Comics and Liquid Studios.
Who are the artists participating in LACMA show?
All artists are from India. There is Jeevan Kang, Mukesh Singh, Saumin Patel and Abhishek Singh. They have all worked with us in the past but it’s not a question of who is participating in this show. LACMA chose work based on their exhibit theme of Heroes and Villains. They wanted to showcase Indian comic book content in context to the South Asian development perspective.
When you say the popularity of Indian comic book characters has grown over the years, how do you gauge this popularity in terms of sales and revenue?
That’s a difficult guess to make as comic book sales are not the only revenue earner. (Credit: The Financial Express)
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Monday, December 21, 2009
Virgin Games casino in new online promotions - December 2009
London, December 2009 – Virgin Games are delighted to announce the launch of a series of new promotions, offering incentives for customers to play their range of casino game products.
These include deposit bonuses up to the value of £50 on Mondays and Tuesdays, available on slots and blackjack games respectively. On Wednesday, customers will be offered 20 per cent cash back on all losses, while on Thursday, players can win up to 100 per cent deposit bonus up to the value of £100 on all slot games. These promotions are the latest in a series of incentives which Virgin are offering to players, in a bid to become the web’s favourite online gaming site.
Virgin Games was launched in June 2004 and includes Casino, Bingo and Poker sections. The site includes a number of branded games from popular entertainment and television franchises such as the X-Factor and Monopoly. In addition to substantial cash prizes, gamers can earn V Points, which can be redeemed against a whole host of Virgin products, with everything from holidays to jewellery.
The Guernsey-based website is a fully-owned subsidiary of Virgin and adopts the company’s ethos of having fun in that ‘unique Virgin way.’ The group is fully committed to ethical and responsible gaming policies, with an honest and fair approach, as well as a secure 128 bit SSL encryption for complete safety and peace and mind.
A spokesperson for the Virgin Games commented on these new casino promotions by saying:
"We are committed to offering our customers the very best gaming experience, with an unrivalled bonus structure to reward our most loyal players. These promotions compliment a range of offers and new products we are constantly adding, in our bid to become the very best online gaming site."
To find out more about these and other special offers, visit: VirginGames.com
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes™ and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games
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These include deposit bonuses up to the value of £50 on Mondays and Tuesdays, available on slots and blackjack games respectively. On Wednesday, customers will be offered 20 per cent cash back on all losses, while on Thursday, players can win up to 100 per cent deposit bonus up to the value of £100 on all slot games. These promotions are the latest in a series of incentives which Virgin are offering to players, in a bid to become the web’s favourite online gaming site.
Virgin Games was launched in June 2004 and includes Casino, Bingo and Poker sections. The site includes a number of branded games from popular entertainment and television franchises such as the X-Factor and Monopoly. In addition to substantial cash prizes, gamers can earn V Points, which can be redeemed against a whole host of Virgin products, with everything from holidays to jewellery.
The Guernsey-based website is a fully-owned subsidiary of Virgin and adopts the company’s ethos of having fun in that ‘unique Virgin way.’ The group is fully committed to ethical and responsible gaming policies, with an honest and fair approach, as well as a secure 128 bit SSL encryption for complete safety and peace and mind.
A spokesperson for the Virgin Games commented on these new casino promotions by saying:
"We are committed to offering our customers the very best gaming experience, with an unrivalled bonus structure to reward our most loyal players. These promotions compliment a range of offers and new products we are constantly adding, in our bid to become the very best online gaming site."
To find out more about these and other special offers, visit: VirginGames.com
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes™ and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games
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Virgin Casino Gets Super Hero Slot Games, by Greg Tingle - December 2009
Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo see new games rolled out thanks to a deal signed with giant software provider, Cryptologic.
Cryptologic's popular The Hulk, Spider-Man and Fantastic Four have leapt into action at Richard Branson's Virgin Games operation.
History buffs will be interested to know that it was living legend, Stan Lee, who was a driving force in developing many of the Marvel super hero characters over the decades. Lee also appears in Marvel motion pictures from time to time, usually in cameo roles.
"Big brands drive player popularity and that is why Cryptologic is excited to launch a game based on Superman, one of the most iconic brands of the entertainment world," said the President and CEO of Cryptologic, Brian Hadfield.
Other new games to be found at Virgin Casino include NextGen Gaming's Blankety Blank and The Price is Right, Cryptologic's Cubis, Virtue Fusion's Dynamite Digger and Ash Gaming's Rubik's Slot.
Virgin Games offer a rewards system, V*Points, which is regarded as one of the industry top reward programs.
2010 will see more new games released at Virgin, and be on the lookout for more Marvel hero themed movies to hit the cinema including Thor and Iron-Man II, and don't be surprised to see more super hero themed games to hit Virgin in the coming months. As Stan Lee says, EXCELSIOR!
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Cryptologic's popular The Hulk, Spider-Man and Fantastic Four have leapt into action at Richard Branson's Virgin Games operation.
History buffs will be interested to know that it was living legend, Stan Lee, who was a driving force in developing many of the Marvel super hero characters over the decades. Lee also appears in Marvel motion pictures from time to time, usually in cameo roles.
"Big brands drive player popularity and that is why Cryptologic is excited to launch a game based on Superman, one of the most iconic brands of the entertainment world," said the President and CEO of Cryptologic, Brian Hadfield.
Other new games to be found at Virgin Casino include NextGen Gaming's Blankety Blank and The Price is Right, Cryptologic's Cubis, Virtue Fusion's Dynamite Digger and Ash Gaming's Rubik's Slot.
Virgin Games offer a rewards system, V*Points, which is regarded as one of the industry top reward programs.
2010 will see more new games released at Virgin, and be on the lookout for more Marvel hero themed movies to hit the cinema including Thor and Iron-Man II, and don't be surprised to see more super hero themed games to hit Virgin in the coming months. As Stan Lee says, EXCELSIOR!
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Sir Richard Branson and Virgin Unite Named 25 Best Givers' list
Richard Branson and his Virgin Unite have been named in 'The 25 Best Givers' list published by Barron's and consulting firm Global Philanthropy Group.
The list recognises top philanthropists who insist on 'more bang for the buck' in tight economic times.
Richard and Virgin Unite were recognised alongside the likes of the Skoll Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the William J. Clinton Foundation, among others.
Richard received special mention for his environmental efforts such as the Carbon War Room, the Clinton Global Initiative pledge to invest all profits from Virgin's transportation businesses over the next 10 years in renewable energy, and the $25 million Earth Prize for a plan to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
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The list recognises top philanthropists who insist on 'more bang for the buck' in tight economic times.
Richard and Virgin Unite were recognised alongside the likes of the Skoll Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the William J. Clinton Foundation, among others.
Richard received special mention for his environmental efforts such as the Carbon War Room, the Clinton Global Initiative pledge to invest all profits from Virgin's transportation businesses over the next 10 years in renewable energy, and the $25 million Earth Prize for a plan to remove carbon from the atmosphere.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Virgin Casino Releases Marvel Entertainment Games Via Cryptologic: Spiderman, Hulk and Fantastic Four
Marvel super hero fans.... Virgin Casino has just released 3 Marvel themed online slot games: Spider-Man, The Hulk and Fantastic Four.
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Virgin Group launches digital help company in UK - 16th December 2009
Richard Branson's Virgin Group is launching a new company to help consumers with problems like computers that crash, wireless networks that won't connect or games consoles that refuse to connect with other gear.
The group's first new company in Britain for three years will offer free online self-help guides for common problems and a range of automated fixed and video tutorials for 2.99 pounds ($4.85) per month, backed up with phone support and home visits.
"People now have real emotional connections with their gadgets," Joe Steel, founder of Virgin Digital Help, said in a statement released on Wednesday. "When they don't work or when they don't connect to each other properly, we just feel lost."
Virgin also released results of a survey of 2,000 consumers which showed that 78 percent of British people would consider spending two hours trying to fix a gadget themselves instead of spending 20 minutes on the phone with customer service.
It also found that 46 percent were afraid to try new technology, and half of those surveyed agreed that if their Internet connection went down it would be like being lost in the middle of the desert.
The Virgin venture capital organisation comprises more than 200 branded companies worldwide including Virgin Mobile, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Trains, Virgin Money and the Virgin Active health club chain. It had 2008 revenues of $17 billion. ($1=.6161 Pound)
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The group's first new company in Britain for three years will offer free online self-help guides for common problems and a range of automated fixed and video tutorials for 2.99 pounds ($4.85) per month, backed up with phone support and home visits.
"People now have real emotional connections with their gadgets," Joe Steel, founder of Virgin Digital Help, said in a statement released on Wednesday. "When they don't work or when they don't connect to each other properly, we just feel lost."
Virgin also released results of a survey of 2,000 consumers which showed that 78 percent of British people would consider spending two hours trying to fix a gadget themselves instead of spending 20 minutes on the phone with customer service.
It also found that 46 percent were afraid to try new technology, and half of those surveyed agreed that if their Internet connection went down it would be like being lost in the middle of the desert.
The Virgin venture capital organisation comprises more than 200 branded companies worldwide including Virgin Mobile, Virgin Atlantic Airways, Virgin Trains, Virgin Money and the Virgin Active health club chain. It had 2008 revenues of $17 billion. ($1=.6161 Pound)
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Virgin Casino Gets New Games
Virgin Casino gets new games
Blankety Blank * (software provider: NextGen/Fremantle)
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X Factor * (software provider: NextGen/Fremantle)
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Cubis * (software provider: Cryptologic)
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Ramesses Riches (software provider: NextGen)
Dragon Master (software provider: NextGen)
Irish eyes (software provider: NextGen)
Dolphin Reef (software provider: NextGen)
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Blankety Blank * (software provider: NextGen/Fremantle)
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X Factor * (software provider: NextGen/Fremantle)
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Ramesses Riches (software provider: NextGen)
Dragon Master (software provider: NextGen)
Irish eyes (software provider: NextGen)
Dolphin Reef (software provider: NextGen)
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
Virgin Games: Virgin Bingo Gets Endemol Branded Games - 12th December 2009
Virgin Games bingo arm, Virgin Bingo, has just released the following branded games:
Deal or No Deal, Golden Balls, Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother.
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Deal or No Deal, Golden Balls, Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother.
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Virgin Casino New Release: Dynamite Digger
Introduction
Dynamite Digger is a five reel, twenty line slot with a Tumbling Reels feature.
Tumbling Reels Feature
All symbol combinations defined in the pay table will trigger the Tumbling Reels feature during game play. All winning symbol combinations are evaluated and values are displayed in the 'Won' field and added to your account balance.
All winning symbols in the combination disappear. All symbol positions on each reel are filled as symbols tumble from above, in sequence, to fill the empty spaces. The game screen is re-evaluated for symbols in winning combinations and values are displayed in the 'Won' field and added to your account.
The Tumbling Reels feature remains active until no winning symbol combinations are created.
Pay Table
Winnings paid out on Dynamite Digger are dependant on the symbols displayed on the line once the reels have come to a stop. 2, 3, 4 or 5 more matched symbols pay the following multiples of the stake amount:
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If you hover over any symbol in the game screen for a short period it will provide the payouts for that icon in a mini pop-up. The potential payouts can also be seen by clicking on the Pay Table button in the bottom right corner of the game.
Game Rules
The following game rules apply:
You can bet up to £5.00 per line creating a total maximum bet of £100 per spin.
The minimum bet is £0.01
All wins pay from left to right. Any winning combination of matched symbols must start from reel 1 to 5 consecutively.
Winnings are paid out on the highest combination on each enabled line only.
Tumbling Reels will activate on winning lines only. In the event of a winning line the winning symbols will be removed and symbols will fall from above to fill the space. This set of symbols will then be evaluated for winning lines and so on. The Tumbling Reels feature will continue until there are no longer any winning symbol combinations.
Additional Information
The RTP for Dynamite Digger is 95%.
In the case of any malfunction, all bets and winnings are null and void.
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Dynamite Digger is a five reel, twenty line slot with a Tumbling Reels feature.
Tumbling Reels Feature
All symbol combinations defined in the pay table will trigger the Tumbling Reels feature during game play. All winning symbol combinations are evaluated and values are displayed in the 'Won' field and added to your account balance.
All winning symbols in the combination disappear. All symbol positions on each reel are filled as symbols tumble from above, in sequence, to fill the empty spaces. The game screen is re-evaluated for symbols in winning combinations and values are displayed in the 'Won' field and added to your account.
The Tumbling Reels feature remains active until no winning symbol combinations are created.
Pay Table
Winnings paid out on Dynamite Digger are dependant on the symbols displayed on the line once the reels have come to a stop. 2, 3, 4 or 5 more matched symbols pay the following multiples of the stake amount:
*see website
If you hover over any symbol in the game screen for a short period it will provide the payouts for that icon in a mini pop-up. The potential payouts can also be seen by clicking on the Pay Table button in the bottom right corner of the game.
Game Rules
The following game rules apply:
You can bet up to £5.00 per line creating a total maximum bet of £100 per spin.
The minimum bet is £0.01
All wins pay from left to right. Any winning combination of matched symbols must start from reel 1 to 5 consecutively.
Winnings are paid out on the highest combination on each enabled line only.
Tumbling Reels will activate on winning lines only. In the event of a winning line the winning symbols will be removed and symbols will fall from above to fill the space. This set of symbols will then be evaluated for winning lines and so on. The Tumbling Reels feature will continue until there are no longer any winning symbol combinations.
Additional Information
The RTP for Dynamite Digger is 95%.
In the case of any malfunction, all bets and winnings are null and void.
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Rubik's® slot now available at Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo - 8th December 2009
Rubik's® slot now available at Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo
Rubik’s® is based on the popular Rubik's® Cube Puzzle. However, the player doesn’t even have to rotate the cube at all or affect anything else in the game, they simply need to press the 'Play' button and then the cube will rotate randomly and when it stops the player is awarded winnings based on how many completed sides and lines there are.
How To Play:
• Press PLAY to start the game. The Rubik's Cube will then start to rotate randomly.
• Between 0 and 6 of the letters of the logo will then light up and play a sound as lit. If all 6 letters are lit then after the winnings are highlighted the player will get to the FreePlays bonus.
• The cube will then stop rotating and the amount won will be determined by the number of lines and sides of the same colour.
• 3 squares of the same colour in a straight line (not diagonal) on the same side will will count as one line. If all the squares on a side are the same colour then a bonus side payout is also awarded for that side as well as the line payouts.
Bonus games
• The player has to select one of the 27 squares that are on the cube and that will then peel of the sticker in that position which will show a prize to the player.
• The prize will either be additional FreePlays or additional cubes.
• The player will get to pick a random number of different squares until they peel one off that says START - and at this point the FreePlays will start.
Bonus Game
• The player has to select one of the 27 squares that are on the cube and that will then peel of the sticker in that position which will show a prize to the player. The prize will either be additional FreePlays or additional cubes.
• The player will get to pick a random number of different squares until they peel one off that says START - and at this point the FreePlays will start.
FreePlays
• FreePlays will each play out automatically and will be for the same stake that was placed for the last bet.
• FreePlays can be re-triggered during FreePlays mode, so you could be awarded with extra FreePlays - if all 6 letters of the Rubik's logo light up then an extra prize will be awarded. This time however the player does not get to choose any squares and is just shown what they won in a popup. Also only extra cubes or extra FreePlays are awarded (cant get both as only one prize is awarded).
• All winnings during FreePlays mode will be credited to your account balance after each play. Auto Play By selecting 'Auto Play' you can choose to play up to 25 plays automatically, one after the other.
Coin denominations
• GBP: 1p / 2p / 3p / 4p / 5p / 10p / 20p / 30p / 40p / 50p / 60p / 70p / 80p / 90p / £1 / £1.50 / £2 / £2.50 / £3 / £3.50 / £4 / £4.50 / £5 / £6 / £7 / £8 / £9 / £10 / £11 / £12 / £12 / £13 / £14 / £15 / £20
• Euro: 1c / 2c / 3c / 4c / 5c / 10c / 20c / 30c / 40c / 50c / 60c / 70c / 80c / 90c / €1 / €1.50 / €2 / €2.50 / €3 / €3.50 / €4 / €4.50 / €5 / €6 / €7 / €8 / €9 / €10 / €11 / €12 / €12 / €13 / €14 / €15 / €20
• USD: 1c / 2c / 3c / 4c / 5c / 10c / 20c / 30c / 40c / 50c / 60c / 70c / 80c / 90c / $1 / $1.50 / $2 / $2.50 / $3 / $3.50 / $4 / $4.50 / $5 / $6 / $7 / $8 / $9 / $10 / $11 / $12 / $12 / $13 / $14 / $15 / $20
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Rubik’s® is based on the popular Rubik's® Cube Puzzle. However, the player doesn’t even have to rotate the cube at all or affect anything else in the game, they simply need to press the 'Play' button and then the cube will rotate randomly and when it stops the player is awarded winnings based on how many completed sides and lines there are.
How To Play:
• Press PLAY to start the game. The Rubik's Cube will then start to rotate randomly.
• Between 0 and 6 of the letters of the logo will then light up and play a sound as lit. If all 6 letters are lit then after the winnings are highlighted the player will get to the FreePlays bonus.
• The cube will then stop rotating and the amount won will be determined by the number of lines and sides of the same colour.
• 3 squares of the same colour in a straight line (not diagonal) on the same side will will count as one line. If all the squares on a side are the same colour then a bonus side payout is also awarded for that side as well as the line payouts.
Bonus games
• The player has to select one of the 27 squares that are on the cube and that will then peel of the sticker in that position which will show a prize to the player.
• The prize will either be additional FreePlays or additional cubes.
• The player will get to pick a random number of different squares until they peel one off that says START - and at this point the FreePlays will start.
Bonus Game
• The player has to select one of the 27 squares that are on the cube and that will then peel of the sticker in that position which will show a prize to the player. The prize will either be additional FreePlays or additional cubes.
• The player will get to pick a random number of different squares until they peel one off that says START - and at this point the FreePlays will start.
FreePlays
• FreePlays will each play out automatically and will be for the same stake that was placed for the last bet.
• FreePlays can be re-triggered during FreePlays mode, so you could be awarded with extra FreePlays - if all 6 letters of the Rubik's logo light up then an extra prize will be awarded. This time however the player does not get to choose any squares and is just shown what they won in a popup. Also only extra cubes or extra FreePlays are awarded (cant get both as only one prize is awarded).
• All winnings during FreePlays mode will be credited to your account balance after each play. Auto Play By selecting 'Auto Play' you can choose to play up to 25 plays automatically, one after the other.
Coin denominations
• GBP: 1p / 2p / 3p / 4p / 5p / 10p / 20p / 30p / 40p / 50p / 60p / 70p / 80p / 90p / £1 / £1.50 / £2 / £2.50 / £3 / £3.50 / £4 / £4.50 / £5 / £6 / £7 / £8 / £9 / £10 / £11 / £12 / £12 / £13 / £14 / £15 / £20
• Euro: 1c / 2c / 3c / 4c / 5c / 10c / 20c / 30c / 40c / 50c / 60c / 70c / 80c / 90c / €1 / €1.50 / €2 / €2.50 / €3 / €3.50 / €4 / €4.50 / €5 / €6 / €7 / €8 / €9 / €10 / €11 / €12 / €12 / €13 / €14 / €15 / €20
• USD: 1c / 2c / 3c / 4c / 5c / 10c / 20c / 30c / 40c / 50c / 60c / 70c / 80c / 90c / $1 / $1.50 / $2 / $2.50 / $3 / $3.50 / $4 / $4.50 / $5 / $6 / $7 / $8 / $9 / $10 / $11 / $12 / $12 / $13 / $14 / $15 / $20
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Tuesday, December 08, 2009
New Super Hoot Loot game at Virgin Games - December 2009
London, Virgin Games have announced the latest addition to their range of bingo slot games with the arrival of Super Hoot Loot. This five-reel, 40-payline game offers players the chance to win up to 250,000 credits with a single spin.
Winnings can either be redeemed in the form of cash or V-Points, which can be used on a range of Virgin-branded products. Available in multiple-currencies, the game is expected to be a hit not only in the U.K, but also across the world.
Gamers should look out for the special ‘Hoo the Owl’ symbol, which can appear on any of the game reels to multiple the amount of money won. There is also a free bonus game, which is played with higher hit-frequency reels and can mean winnings multiplied by 10.
This product is the latest in a series of new additions to the site, which include a number of popular entertainment and television franchises, including the new X-Factor bingo game. The site, which is based in Guernsey, was launched in 2004 and received a full re-brand in 2006. Today, it offers a range of bingo, poker and casino products, all of which are offered over a secure 128 bit SSL encryption for complete safety and peace and mind. The group is fully committed to ethical and responsible gaming practices and having fun in the ‘unique Virgin way.’
A spokesperson for the company commented:
“The Super Hoot Loot game is not only one of our most fun games ever; it also offers some of the best cash rewards of any online bingo site. This is just the latest in a range of products we have added to the site recently, in our quest to offer users the finest online gaming experience around.”
To play Super Hoot Loot, visit: http://www.virgingames.com
Virgin Games Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes™ and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Winnings can either be redeemed in the form of cash or V-Points, which can be used on a range of Virgin-branded products. Available in multiple-currencies, the game is expected to be a hit not only in the U.K, but also across the world.
Gamers should look out for the special ‘Hoo the Owl’ symbol, which can appear on any of the game reels to multiple the amount of money won. There is also a free bonus game, which is played with higher hit-frequency reels and can mean winnings multiplied by 10.
This product is the latest in a series of new additions to the site, which include a number of popular entertainment and television franchises, including the new X-Factor bingo game. The site, which is based in Guernsey, was launched in 2004 and received a full re-brand in 2006. Today, it offers a range of bingo, poker and casino products, all of which are offered over a secure 128 bit SSL encryption for complete safety and peace and mind. The group is fully committed to ethical and responsible gaming practices and having fun in the ‘unique Virgin way.’
A spokesperson for the company commented:
“The Super Hoot Loot game is not only one of our most fun games ever; it also offers some of the best cash rewards of any online bingo site. This is just the latest in a range of products we have added to the site recently, in our quest to offer users the finest online gaming experience around.”
To play Super Hoot Loot, visit: http://www.virgingames.com
Virgin Games Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes™ and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Thursday, December 03, 2009
Virgin Games celebrate affiliate gaming award
London, 2 December 2009 – Virgin Games are delighted to announce their success at the recent EGR awards, where they won the accolade of “Affiliate Programme of the Year.” Virgin Games beat some stiff competition from a host of other providers, including 888, Betfair, Ladbrokes and Paddy Power to collect the award at London's Billingsgate Market on 30 Monday November.
Now in their 5th year, the EGR awards are widely considered to be the Oscars of the online industry and this award is recognition of Virgin's achievement and innovation in the sector.
Jake Pollard, editor of eGaming Review, commented:
"Congratulations to Virgin Games for winning one of the most competitive categories in the EGR Awards. The relationship between affiliates and operators is vital to the health of the E-gaming sector and by winning the Affiliate Programme of the Year award, Virgin Games has demonstrated its strength and skill in understanding and managing this key aspect of the industry."
Launched in June 2004 Virgin Games offer a range of popular Casino, Bingo, and Poker products. In addition to substantial cash prizes, gamers can earn V Points, which can be redeemed against a whole host of Virgin branded products. The Guernsey-based website is a fully-owned subsidiary of Virgin and adopts the company’s ethos of having fun in that ‘unique Virgin way.’ The group is fully committed to ethical and responsible gaming policies, and prides itself on offering an honest and fair approach.
This is the latest in a string of awards which Virgin Games have picked up over the last few years. In June 2008 they were awarded "Best Gaming Affiliate Programme" at the a4uAwards and in January of this year, the company's head of affiliates, Pierrick Leveque, was voted "Best Bingo Affiliate Manager" at the 2nd annual Affiliate Awards. He commented on this latest win by saying:
"Everybody here at Virgin Games is delighted with this award. This year’s shortlist was packed with industry heavyweights, and for a comparatively small outfit like Virgin Games to get the vote makes the win all the sweeter.
"Without the Virgin Games management team, who gambled on building our in-house affiliate system three years ago; the Virgin Games technical team, who engineered the most stable, fun and scalable affiliate system I’ve had the pleasure to work on, and most importantly, without our loyal affiliates, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We can all be proud."
Virgin Games now offer the most decorated online gaming affiliate programme around. To find out more, visit: VirginGames.com
- ENDS -
Virgin Games Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes™ and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
Virgin Games Affiliates, Virgin Games’ multiple award winning affiliate system, allows affiliates and publishers to promote a range of gaming services with guaranteed Virgin conversion rates. New members enjoy a 50% welcome revenue-share for the first two months, followed by 35% true cross-product commission rate as standard. Flexible custom commission models (revenue-share, CPA, Hybrid, CPL, tenancies) are also available.
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Now in their 5th year, the EGR awards are widely considered to be the Oscars of the online industry and this award is recognition of Virgin's achievement and innovation in the sector.
Jake Pollard, editor of eGaming Review, commented:
"Congratulations to Virgin Games for winning one of the most competitive categories in the EGR Awards. The relationship between affiliates and operators is vital to the health of the E-gaming sector and by winning the Affiliate Programme of the Year award, Virgin Games has demonstrated its strength and skill in understanding and managing this key aspect of the industry."
Launched in June 2004 Virgin Games offer a range of popular Casino, Bingo, and Poker products. In addition to substantial cash prizes, gamers can earn V Points, which can be redeemed against a whole host of Virgin branded products. The Guernsey-based website is a fully-owned subsidiary of Virgin and adopts the company’s ethos of having fun in that ‘unique Virgin way.’ The group is fully committed to ethical and responsible gaming policies, and prides itself on offering an honest and fair approach.
This is the latest in a string of awards which Virgin Games have picked up over the last few years. In June 2008 they were awarded "Best Gaming Affiliate Programme" at the a4uAwards and in January of this year, the company's head of affiliates, Pierrick Leveque, was voted "Best Bingo Affiliate Manager" at the 2nd annual Affiliate Awards. He commented on this latest win by saying:
"Everybody here at Virgin Games is delighted with this award. This year’s shortlist was packed with industry heavyweights, and for a comparatively small outfit like Virgin Games to get the vote makes the win all the sweeter.
"Without the Virgin Games management team, who gambled on building our in-house affiliate system three years ago; the Virgin Games technical team, who engineered the most stable, fun and scalable affiliate system I’ve had the pleasure to work on, and most importantly, without our loyal affiliates, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We can all be proud."
Virgin Games now offer the most decorated online gaming affiliate programme around. To find out more, visit: VirginGames.com
- ENDS -
Virgin Games Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes™ and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
Virgin Games Affiliates, Virgin Games’ multiple award winning affiliate system, allows affiliates and publishers to promote a range of gaming services with guaranteed Virgin conversion rates. New members enjoy a 50% welcome revenue-share for the first two months, followed by 35% true cross-product commission rate as standard. Flexible custom commission models (revenue-share, CPA, Hybrid, CPL, tenancies) are also available.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Virgin Games make EGR Awards shortlist
Virgin Games has been shortlisted for the prestigious EGR Awards.
Virgin Games nominated for Affiliate Programme of the Year
EGR Live will be held in London at Old Billingsgate on the 30th November 2009
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Virgin Casino New Release: Dungeons & Dragons: Crystal Caverns
Adventure & fortune awaits in Dungeons & Dragons: Crystal Caverns. Now with Tumbling Reels® plus free spins & a scatter feature.
Introduction
Lead your band of heroes on a bold adventure to the mythical Crystal Caverns. Legends describe huge, dazzling caverns containing glittering gems and jewels beyond compare. Defeat hordes of trolls, ogres and skeletons and reap the rewards of incredible treasure.
Play 20 lines of action and enjoy the unique wonder of the Tumbling Reels® feature. Reel symbols fall from the top of the screen instead of spinning. Winning symbol combinations disappear and new symbols tumble down to replace the vanished symbols. You can win again and again and again on the same play of the reels!
Gain entrance into the amazing Crystal Caverns by getting three Bonus symbols on a payline. Inside the caverns enjoy the Tumbling Treasures Bonus starting with 6 free spins. You can retrigger the Bonus multiple times, up to 300 total free spins! As you battle wave after wave of monsters, reap the rewards of the Monster Scatter feature. With this feature, experience more tumbles and bigger awards as all three of the super valuable monster symbols pay as scatter pays. With richer reels and more ways to win, you will want to go on this quest again and again.
Your adventure and fortune awaits in Dungeons & Dragons: Crystal Caverns.
How To Bet
Dungeons & Dragons: Crystal Caverns features 20 paylines. Bet 1-5 credits on each payline.
Click the 1 PER LINE button to bet 1 credit on all 20 paylines.
Click the 2 PER LINE button to bet 2 credits on all 20 paylines.
Click the 3 PER LINE button to bet 3 credits on all 20 paylines.
Click the 4 PER LINE button to bet 4 credits on all 20 paylines. Click the BET MAX button to bet the maximum, which is 5 credits on each payline.
If you have fewer than 100 credits, you can use the PER LINE bet buttons to bet in increments of 20 on all 20 paylines (20, 40, 60 and 80 credits) depending upon how many credits remain.
Click the PLAY button to spin the reels.
Tumbling Reels® Feature
All paytable-defined symbol combinations trigger the Tumbling Reels® feature during regular and Tumbling Treasures Bonus game play. All winning symbol combinations are evaluated and values are added to the credit meter.
All symbols in winning combinations disappear. All symbol positions on each reel are filled as symbols tumble from above, in sequence, to fill all empty spaces. The game screen is re-evaluated for symbols in winning combinations and values are added to the credit meter.
The Tumbling Reels® feature remains active until no winning symbol combinations are created as a result of the reels tumbling.
Tumbling Treasures Bonus
You can trigger the Tumbling Treasures Bonus by getting three Bonus symbols on a payline. Upon triggering the Bonus, you receive 6 free spins.
During the Tumbling Treasures Bonus, you can retrigger the Bonus multiple times. Your Tumbling Treasures Bonus continues until you have 0 spins remaining, or until you have played 300 free spins. To retrigger the Bonus, you need to get 3, 4 or 5 Bonus symbols anywhere on the Bonus reels. If you get 3 Bonus symbols, you have an equal chance to win an additional 2, 3 or 4 free spins. If you get 4 Bonus symbols, you have an equal chance to win an additional 4, 6, 8 or 10 free spins. If you get 5 Bonus symbols, you have an equal chance to win an additional 6, 8, 10, 12 or 15 free spins.
During the Tumbling Treasures Bonus, your bet per line in the bonus is equal to the bet per line on the reel spin that triggered the Bonus. In the Tumbling Treasures Bonus, the reels are much richer and there are more ways to win. With the Monster Scatter feature, you only need to get 3 or more of the same monster symbol anywhere on the reels to win! See the paytable for details.
Options
Clicking the OPTIONS button reveals a panel that allows you to customise your game experience.
You can customise the GRAPHICS QUALITY of the game. You may want to adjust the quality of the graphics to get the optimal animation performance on your computer. In BEST mode, the graphics look the best but performance may suffer. The HIGH (default) and MEDIUM settings lower the quality but increase the performance. In LOW mode, the graphics are degraded but the smoothest animation performance is achieved, even on slower computers.
You can customise the AUDIO settings of the game. The audio can be turned ON or OFF, depending on your preference.
Rules
Malfunction voids all pays and plays.
All line pay symbols must appear on a played line and on consecutive reels, beginning with the far left reel.
All payline wins occur on bet lines only.
Only highest winner paid on each payline.
Only one award paid per payline.
Line wins are multiplied by the total number of credits bet on the winning line.
Coinciding wins on different paylines are added. Scatter awards are independent from payline awards and are also added to the total amount paid.
Awards are shown in credits
Additional Information
The GAME CONSOLE provides information and access to additional features:
Your current balance in your chosen currency
Your total number of credits
The denomination in which the game is being played. This represents the value of each credit
The METER BAR on the bottom of the game screen displays the denomination in which the game is being played, the number of credits paid if a win occurred, and the number of credits bet on the last/current proposition.
Special thanks to the following artists for their contributions: Carl Frank, John Foster, Howard Lyon, Eva Widermann, and Sam Wood.
Dungeons & Dragons, the Wizards of the Coast logo, all Wizards characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks owned by Wizards of the Coast, Inc. in the USA and other countries © 2009 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.
Tumbling Reels is a trademark or registered trademark of IGT in the U.S. and/or other countries, and is used with permission. Copyright © 2009 IGT. All rights reserved.
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Introduction
Lead your band of heroes on a bold adventure to the mythical Crystal Caverns. Legends describe huge, dazzling caverns containing glittering gems and jewels beyond compare. Defeat hordes of trolls, ogres and skeletons and reap the rewards of incredible treasure.
Play 20 lines of action and enjoy the unique wonder of the Tumbling Reels® feature. Reel symbols fall from the top of the screen instead of spinning. Winning symbol combinations disappear and new symbols tumble down to replace the vanished symbols. You can win again and again and again on the same play of the reels!
Gain entrance into the amazing Crystal Caverns by getting three Bonus symbols on a payline. Inside the caverns enjoy the Tumbling Treasures Bonus starting with 6 free spins. You can retrigger the Bonus multiple times, up to 300 total free spins! As you battle wave after wave of monsters, reap the rewards of the Monster Scatter feature. With this feature, experience more tumbles and bigger awards as all three of the super valuable monster symbols pay as scatter pays. With richer reels and more ways to win, you will want to go on this quest again and again.
Your adventure and fortune awaits in Dungeons & Dragons: Crystal Caverns.
How To Bet
Dungeons & Dragons: Crystal Caverns features 20 paylines. Bet 1-5 credits on each payline.
Click the 1 PER LINE button to bet 1 credit on all 20 paylines.
Click the 2 PER LINE button to bet 2 credits on all 20 paylines.
Click the 3 PER LINE button to bet 3 credits on all 20 paylines.
Click the 4 PER LINE button to bet 4 credits on all 20 paylines. Click the BET MAX button to bet the maximum, which is 5 credits on each payline.
If you have fewer than 100 credits, you can use the PER LINE bet buttons to bet in increments of 20 on all 20 paylines (20, 40, 60 and 80 credits) depending upon how many credits remain.
Click the PLAY button to spin the reels.
Tumbling Reels® Feature
All paytable-defined symbol combinations trigger the Tumbling Reels® feature during regular and Tumbling Treasures Bonus game play. All winning symbol combinations are evaluated and values are added to the credit meter.
All symbols in winning combinations disappear. All symbol positions on each reel are filled as symbols tumble from above, in sequence, to fill all empty spaces. The game screen is re-evaluated for symbols in winning combinations and values are added to the credit meter.
The Tumbling Reels® feature remains active until no winning symbol combinations are created as a result of the reels tumbling.
Tumbling Treasures Bonus
You can trigger the Tumbling Treasures Bonus by getting three Bonus symbols on a payline. Upon triggering the Bonus, you receive 6 free spins.
During the Tumbling Treasures Bonus, you can retrigger the Bonus multiple times. Your Tumbling Treasures Bonus continues until you have 0 spins remaining, or until you have played 300 free spins. To retrigger the Bonus, you need to get 3, 4 or 5 Bonus symbols anywhere on the Bonus reels. If you get 3 Bonus symbols, you have an equal chance to win an additional 2, 3 or 4 free spins. If you get 4 Bonus symbols, you have an equal chance to win an additional 4, 6, 8 or 10 free spins. If you get 5 Bonus symbols, you have an equal chance to win an additional 6, 8, 10, 12 or 15 free spins.
During the Tumbling Treasures Bonus, your bet per line in the bonus is equal to the bet per line on the reel spin that triggered the Bonus. In the Tumbling Treasures Bonus, the reels are much richer and there are more ways to win. With the Monster Scatter feature, you only need to get 3 or more of the same monster symbol anywhere on the reels to win! See the paytable for details.
Options
Clicking the OPTIONS button reveals a panel that allows you to customise your game experience.
You can customise the GRAPHICS QUALITY of the game. You may want to adjust the quality of the graphics to get the optimal animation performance on your computer. In BEST mode, the graphics look the best but performance may suffer. The HIGH (default) and MEDIUM settings lower the quality but increase the performance. In LOW mode, the graphics are degraded but the smoothest animation performance is achieved, even on slower computers.
You can customise the AUDIO settings of the game. The audio can be turned ON or OFF, depending on your preference.
Rules
Malfunction voids all pays and plays.
All line pay symbols must appear on a played line and on consecutive reels, beginning with the far left reel.
All payline wins occur on bet lines only.
Only highest winner paid on each payline.
Only one award paid per payline.
Line wins are multiplied by the total number of credits bet on the winning line.
Coinciding wins on different paylines are added. Scatter awards are independent from payline awards and are also added to the total amount paid.
Awards are shown in credits
Additional Information
The GAME CONSOLE provides information and access to additional features:
Your current balance in your chosen currency
Your total number of credits
The denomination in which the game is being played. This represents the value of each credit
The METER BAR on the bottom of the game screen displays the denomination in which the game is being played, the number of credits paid if a win occurred, and the number of credits bet on the last/current proposition.
Special thanks to the following artists for their contributions: Carl Frank, John Foster, Howard Lyon, Eva Widermann, and Sam Wood.
Dungeons & Dragons, the Wizards of the Coast logo, all Wizards characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks owned by Wizards of the Coast, Inc. in the USA and other countries © 2009 Wizards of the Coast, Inc.
Tumbling Reels is a trademark or registered trademark of IGT in the U.S. and/or other countries, and is used with permission. Copyright © 2009 IGT. All rights reserved.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Virgin Casino New Games Added
- Blankety Blank (software provider: NextGen/Fremantle)
- The Price is Right (software provider: NextGen/Fremantle)
- X Factor (software provider: NextGen/Fremantle)
- Super Hoot Loot (software provider: Wagerworks)
- Cubis (software provider: Cryptologic)
- Bar-X Magic 7 (software provider: Dynamite Idea)
- Bar-X bonus Ladder (software provider: Dynamite Idea)
- Ramesses Riches (software provider: NextGen)
- Dragon Master (software provider: NextGen)
- Irish eyes (software provider: NextGen)
- Dolphin Reef (software provider: NextGen)
- Emerald isle (software provider: NextGen)
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- The Price is Right (software provider: NextGen/Fremantle)
- X Factor (software provider: NextGen/Fremantle)
- Super Hoot Loot (software provider: Wagerworks)
- Cubis (software provider: Cryptologic)
- Bar-X Magic 7 (software provider: Dynamite Idea)
- Bar-X bonus Ladder (software provider: Dynamite Idea)
- Ramesses Riches (software provider: NextGen)
- Dragon Master (software provider: NextGen)
- Irish eyes (software provider: NextGen)
- Dolphin Reef (software provider: NextGen)
- Emerald isle (software provider: NextGen)
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - 23rd November 2009 - Virgin Games are delighted to announce the launch of their latest bingo game, based on the classic TV show 'The Price is Right.' This exciting 25 line slot game comes complete with 3 fantastic bonus features as well as a big wheel to make winnings go even further.
Winners will be offered the choice of either a cash prize or V-Points, which can be used across a wide range of Virgin products. This new gaming product will compliment a host of new titles which are being added to Virgin Bingo portfolio in the coming months.
A spokesperson for Virgin Games commented on the launch of their latest slot game by saying:
"The Price is Right is the latest addition to our popular bingo offering and will further enhance the site's popularity with gamers across the U.K and abroad."
"The game will appeal, not only to those who are familiar with the TV show, but also those who are looking to win serious cash prizes and V Points, which we believe offer some of the best incentives of any online gaming site."
To find out more about this, and other Bingo games visit: Virgin Games
Virgin Games: launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino: part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker: part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo: part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Winners will be offered the choice of either a cash prize or V-Points, which can be used across a wide range of Virgin products. This new gaming product will compliment a host of new titles which are being added to Virgin Bingo portfolio in the coming months.
A spokesperson for Virgin Games commented on the launch of their latest slot game by saying:
"The Price is Right is the latest addition to our popular bingo offering and will further enhance the site's popularity with gamers across the U.K and abroad."
"The game will appeal, not only to those who are familiar with the TV show, but also those who are looking to win serious cash prizes and V Points, which we believe offer some of the best incentives of any online gaming site."
To find out more about this, and other Bingo games visit: Virgin Games
Virgin Games: launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino: part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker: part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo: part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Virgin Poker Renews Contract with GTECH G2’s International Poker Network
British poker site has been part of IPN since 2005 – signs up for another 3 years
GTECH G2 announces that it will continue to provide bingo, poker and games to search and entertainment giant Yahoo! for at least another two years. New instant win games will be added to the state of the art games powered by GTECH G2.
9th November 2009 Stockholm, Sweden) - GTECH G2 has renewed its contract with VirginPoker.com to supply the online poker site with its games software and player management system.
VirginPoker.com is part of the Virgin Group and has been one of the most popular poker rooms in the International Poker Network (IPN) since it joined 2005.
With well over three million poker players, the International Poker Network is the world’s largest independent poker network. It is operated by GTECH G2 and managed by GTECH G2 St Minver, one of the four igaming companies acquired by lottery industry giant GTECH to form its
interactive gaming division.
One of the world’s most recognized brands, Virgin Poker has been part of the IPN since 2005. Attracting players from around the world, Virgin Poker offers seven different poker games including multi-table and Sit&Go tournaments and is also the host of the annual Virgin Poker Festival.
"Having a blue-chip client like Virgin renew their commitment with us is a terrific endorsement of the investment we have made in our product and, together with our partners, our success in building further liquidity on the IPN," said Atul Bali, CEO, GTECH G2.
Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, says “Virgin Games is very happy to extend our partnership. Since our launch in 2005 we have seen good growth in the UK poker market and we look forward to continued progress, moving forward with GTECH G2 and the IPN´”
The IPN recently awarded a Bad Beat jackpot of nearly half a million dollars and hosts a €100,000 Guaranteed Freeroll Tournament every Sunday. At any given time there are nearly 10,000 players on the network playing at more than 1500 tables.
“There are many advantages in a large network like ours,” said Tony Ure, Head of IPN, GTECH G2. “With so many players, there’s a table for every kind of player and they’re always busy. Our liquidity allows us to provide big jackpots and to host €10,000, €100,000 and even €1,000,000 guaranteed free rolls.”
About GTECH G2 (G2 - GTECH Digital Gaming & Sports Betting)
GTECH G2 brings together — under one brand — the combined expertise of GTECH and its extensive lottery insight with leaders in the interactive gaming world providing a complete gaming portfolio of poker, bingo, casino, sportsbetting, fully managed services and instant games. The group includes Boss Media (Boss Media), a leading innovator in software and systems for Poker, Casino and Bingo entertainment; Finsoft (Finsoft Ltd), a leading provider of enterprise-wide real time trading solutions for the commercial sports betting industry – both interactive and retail; St Minver (White label gaming solutions: Gaming network operators), a fully managed service provider of Internet games to media, lifestyle, and other brands; and Dynamite Idea (Dynamite Idea), a developer of unique, innovative digital instant and side games. Consolidating combined talent and expertise into one premiere brand means that GTECH G2 can provide a flexible digital solution to all customers, large or small, wherever they may be.
About the International Poker Network (IPN) (Poker Games Online: Poker games from IPN Poker Network)
Operated by GTECH G2 and managed by GTECH G2 St Minver, one of the four igaming companies acquired by the lottery industry giant to form its interactive gaming division, the IPN is Europe’s largest independent poker network. It recently celebrated its 3,000,000th player and dealt its billionth hand last year. The IPN, which includes such popular poker sites as VirginPoker.com, PokerHeaven.com and the Casino-Club.com poker room, regularly hosts guaranteed €1,000,000 tournaments. The IPN offers players a full suite of card games including Texas Hold'em and 7 card stud with 24/7 multi-level customer service including chat, email and telephone.
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GTECH G2 announces that it will continue to provide bingo, poker and games to search and entertainment giant Yahoo! for at least another two years. New instant win games will be added to the state of the art games powered by GTECH G2.
9th November 2009 Stockholm, Sweden) - GTECH G2 has renewed its contract with VirginPoker.com to supply the online poker site with its games software and player management system.
VirginPoker.com is part of the Virgin Group and has been one of the most popular poker rooms in the International Poker Network (IPN) since it joined 2005.
With well over three million poker players, the International Poker Network is the world’s largest independent poker network. It is operated by GTECH G2 and managed by GTECH G2 St Minver, one of the four igaming companies acquired by lottery industry giant GTECH to form its
interactive gaming division.
One of the world’s most recognized brands, Virgin Poker has been part of the IPN since 2005. Attracting players from around the world, Virgin Poker offers seven different poker games including multi-table and Sit&Go tournaments and is also the host of the annual Virgin Poker Festival.
"Having a blue-chip client like Virgin renew their commitment with us is a terrific endorsement of the investment we have made in our product and, together with our partners, our success in building further liquidity on the IPN," said Atul Bali, CEO, GTECH G2.
Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, says “Virgin Games is very happy to extend our partnership. Since our launch in 2005 we have seen good growth in the UK poker market and we look forward to continued progress, moving forward with GTECH G2 and the IPN´”
The IPN recently awarded a Bad Beat jackpot of nearly half a million dollars and hosts a €100,000 Guaranteed Freeroll Tournament every Sunday. At any given time there are nearly 10,000 players on the network playing at more than 1500 tables.
“There are many advantages in a large network like ours,” said Tony Ure, Head of IPN, GTECH G2. “With so many players, there’s a table for every kind of player and they’re always busy. Our liquidity allows us to provide big jackpots and to host €10,000, €100,000 and even €1,000,000 guaranteed free rolls.”
About GTECH G2 (G2 - GTECH Digital Gaming & Sports Betting)
GTECH G2 brings together — under one brand — the combined expertise of GTECH and its extensive lottery insight with leaders in the interactive gaming world providing a complete gaming portfolio of poker, bingo, casino, sportsbetting, fully managed services and instant games. The group includes Boss Media (Boss Media), a leading innovator in software and systems for Poker, Casino and Bingo entertainment; Finsoft (Finsoft Ltd), a leading provider of enterprise-wide real time trading solutions for the commercial sports betting industry – both interactive and retail; St Minver (White label gaming solutions: Gaming network operators), a fully managed service provider of Internet games to media, lifestyle, and other brands; and Dynamite Idea (Dynamite Idea), a developer of unique, innovative digital instant and side games. Consolidating combined talent and expertise into one premiere brand means that GTECH G2 can provide a flexible digital solution to all customers, large or small, wherever they may be.
About the International Poker Network (IPN) (Poker Games Online: Poker games from IPN Poker Network)
Operated by GTECH G2 and managed by GTECH G2 St Minver, one of the four igaming companies acquired by the lottery industry giant to form its interactive gaming division, the IPN is Europe’s largest independent poker network. It recently celebrated its 3,000,000th player and dealt its billionth hand last year. The IPN, which includes such popular poker sites as VirginPoker.com, PokerHeaven.com and the Casino-Club.com poker room, regularly hosts guaranteed €1,000,000 tournaments. The IPN offers players a full suite of card games including Texas Hold'em and 7 card stud with 24/7 multi-level customer service including chat, email and telephone.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Virgin Casino: Blankety Blank online slot
With all the fun and humour of the TV classic, the new Blankety Blank slot will make you blank with laughter!
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The game is a five-reel slot machine with a bonus feature to multiply your winnings. During the regular play, the goal is to achieve a winning combination of symbols on any of the selectable lines. Payouts depend on the number of coins played and the winning combination of symbols achieved. The theoretical average return to player (RTP) is 95.377%.
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The game is a five-reel slot machine with a bonus feature to multiply your winnings. During the regular play, the goal is to achieve a winning combination of symbols on any of the selectable lines. Payouts depend on the number of coins played and the winning combination of symbols achieved. The theoretical average return to player (RTP) is 95.377%.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Virgin Casino World Class Promotions and Bonus Offers
Online casino fans, check out VirginCasino.com today.
Virgin Games has released close to a dozen new slot games in the past 2 months. Casino classics, slots, Hollywood movie and TV themes, arcade games adapted for the casino and more.
Remember, Virgin Games also offers the MegaJackpots and exclusive V*Points, and because its part of Richard Branson's Virgin Group of Companies, you know your in safe hands... just don't hit the side of the casino in Las Vegas, like Sir Richard did a couple of years ago.
Have fun and stick to your limits. Play for free or play for money at VirginCasino.com
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Virgin Games has released close to a dozen new slot games in the past 2 months. Casino classics, slots, Hollywood movie and TV themes, arcade games adapted for the casino and more.
Remember, Virgin Games also offers the MegaJackpots and exclusive V*Points, and because its part of Richard Branson's Virgin Group of Companies, you know your in safe hands... just don't hit the side of the casino in Las Vegas, like Sir Richard did a couple of years ago.
Have fun and stick to your limits. Play for free or play for money at VirginCasino.com
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Saturday, November 07, 2009
Virgin's Branson may bid for Camelot lottery - 7th November 2009
Sir Richard Branson hopes as deadline nears for Camelot lottery sale
The owners of Camelot, the National Lottery operator, have given potential bidders for the business about two weeks to table their opening offers.
The auction could result in Sir Richard Branson, who lost out in his bid to operate the National Lottery several times, taking over the company. Other potential bidders include private equity houses and overseas lottery operators.
In April, four of Camelot’s five shareholders — Thales, Fujitsu, Cadbury and De La Rue — appointed Greenhill and NM Rothschild, the investment banks, to sell their stakes in the business.
A fifth shareholder, Royal Mail, is not part of the sale process, at present, but it could decide at the end of the auction to sell its stake to a winning bidder.
All five shareholders own equal 20 per cent stakes in Camelot.
It is believed that Sir Richard, head of the Virgin Group, has sounded out leading charities since the summer to discuss whether they would team up with him to make a bid.
Camelot makes an annual profit of about £30 million. The sale of 80 per cent of the business could fetch as much as £250 million.
It is thought that the valuation reflects the long-term value of the profits available, with insiders having dismissed as unrealistic talk that the lottery franchise could be worth as much as £350 million.
Apart from Sir Richard, other bidders linked with the auction include Sugal & Damani, the Indian lottery giant that bid for the UK lottery licence two years ago.
Cadbury, the confectionery group, and Thales, the French defence and electronics company, are thought to be most aggressively seeking a sale. Cadbury is the subject of a £10.2 billion takeover bid by Kraft, the American food group.
Camelot has long stuck to the once-controversial principle that it is a profit-seeking operator. It has fought off two challenges in the past from non-profit bids fronted by Sir Richard’s People’s Lottery.
Tensions around whether the operator makes money have eased in recent years, with Sir Richard refusing to participate in the third licence round.
Eighty per cent of Camelot’s income over ten years is believed to be worth about £280 million. Buyers are likely to offer less than that amount to ensure that they leave a profit for themselves.
The possibility of operators receiving extra cash derives from any value placed on the possibility that the lottery franchise could be extended for another five years.
As part of their bid for the licence, the shareholders agreed with the National Lottery Commission to cut costs from 5 per cent of turnover to 4 per cent and reduce profits from 0.5 per cent to between 0.3 and 0.4 per cent. This agreement was introduced the last time that the operator’s licence was renewed in August 2007.
Lottery ticket and scratchcard sales have risen, despite the recession. Any buyer would have to be approved by the commission.
The Government is thought to be monitoring the situation particularly closely because of Camelot’s promise that it will provide £2.2 billion for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
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The owners of Camelot, the National Lottery operator, have given potential bidders for the business about two weeks to table their opening offers.
The auction could result in Sir Richard Branson, who lost out in his bid to operate the National Lottery several times, taking over the company. Other potential bidders include private equity houses and overseas lottery operators.
In April, four of Camelot’s five shareholders — Thales, Fujitsu, Cadbury and De La Rue — appointed Greenhill and NM Rothschild, the investment banks, to sell their stakes in the business.
A fifth shareholder, Royal Mail, is not part of the sale process, at present, but it could decide at the end of the auction to sell its stake to a winning bidder.
All five shareholders own equal 20 per cent stakes in Camelot.
It is believed that Sir Richard, head of the Virgin Group, has sounded out leading charities since the summer to discuss whether they would team up with him to make a bid.
Camelot makes an annual profit of about £30 million. The sale of 80 per cent of the business could fetch as much as £250 million.
It is thought that the valuation reflects the long-term value of the profits available, with insiders having dismissed as unrealistic talk that the lottery franchise could be worth as much as £350 million.
Apart from Sir Richard, other bidders linked with the auction include Sugal & Damani, the Indian lottery giant that bid for the UK lottery licence two years ago.
Cadbury, the confectionery group, and Thales, the French defence and electronics company, are thought to be most aggressively seeking a sale. Cadbury is the subject of a £10.2 billion takeover bid by Kraft, the American food group.
Camelot has long stuck to the once-controversial principle that it is a profit-seeking operator. It has fought off two challenges in the past from non-profit bids fronted by Sir Richard’s People’s Lottery.
Tensions around whether the operator makes money have eased in recent years, with Sir Richard refusing to participate in the third licence round.
Eighty per cent of Camelot’s income over ten years is believed to be worth about £280 million. Buyers are likely to offer less than that amount to ensure that they leave a profit for themselves.
The possibility of operators receiving extra cash derives from any value placed on the possibility that the lottery franchise could be extended for another five years.
As part of their bid for the licence, the shareholders agreed with the National Lottery Commission to cut costs from 5 per cent of turnover to 4 per cent and reduce profits from 0.5 per cent to between 0.3 and 0.4 per cent. This agreement was introduced the last time that the operator’s licence was renewed in August 2007.
Lottery ticket and scratchcard sales have risen, despite the recession. Any buyer would have to be approved by the commission.
The Government is thought to be monitoring the situation particularly closely because of Camelot’s promise that it will provide £2.2 billion for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
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Thursday, November 05, 2009
Virgin Games Launch The Price Is Right and Super Hoot Loot
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Based on one of television’s most popular game shows, The Price is Right slot will have you spinning and grinning.
The Game
The game is a five-reel slot machine with 3 DIFFERENT BONUS FEATURES to multiply your winnings. During the regular play, the goal is to achieve a winning combination of symbols on any of the selectable lines. Payouts depend on the number of coins played and the winning combination of symbols achieved. The theoretical average return to player (RTP) is 96.646% with BIG WHEEL ON and 95.426% with BIG WHEEL OFF
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Foxes and eagles and giant multipliers - Oh my! There's a whole forest of excitement in this 40-line game. Get a winning combination on the special Loot Line® and watch that win get multiplied up to 200x! That'll give you something to hoot about!
Any reel symbol with an owl gets copied from the reels onto the Loot Line®, where outcomes are evaluated just like regular payline outcomes. However, Loot Line® awards are boosted by a massive multiplier equal to the number of credits bet. The bigger your stake, the higher your multiplier.
Super Hoot Loot™ features two wild symbols: the Wild Super Hoot Loot symbol and the 2x Wild Owl symbol. All payline wins involving the 2x Wild Owl symbol are doubled! Also, every 2x Wild Owl symbol on the reels gets copied to the Loot Line®, giving you the chance to double the already massive Loot Line® multiplier.
In the Free Games feature, the Loot Line® is seeded with an automatic 2x Wild Owl. Not only are you much more likely to achieve meaty Loot Line® wins, but your Loot Line® award multiplier is guaranteed to be twice as big - up to 400x!
In the past few weeks Virgin has released many exciting new slot games including Cubis, Ramesses Riches, Emerald Isle, Irish Eyes, Dolphin Reef, Dragon Master, Bejeweled, Rainbow Riches: Win Big Shindig and The X Factor: Steps To Stardom, with more slot games on the way including the famed Marvel super heroes!
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Based on one of television’s most popular game shows, The Price is Right slot will have you spinning and grinning.
The Game
The game is a five-reel slot machine with 3 DIFFERENT BONUS FEATURES to multiply your winnings. During the regular play, the goal is to achieve a winning combination of symbols on any of the selectable lines. Payouts depend on the number of coins played and the winning combination of symbols achieved. The theoretical average return to player (RTP) is 96.646% with BIG WHEEL ON and 95.426% with BIG WHEEL OFF
Super Hoot Loot
Introduction
Foxes and eagles and giant multipliers - Oh my! There's a whole forest of excitement in this 40-line game. Get a winning combination on the special Loot Line® and watch that win get multiplied up to 200x! That'll give you something to hoot about!
Any reel symbol with an owl gets copied from the reels onto the Loot Line®, where outcomes are evaluated just like regular payline outcomes. However, Loot Line® awards are boosted by a massive multiplier equal to the number of credits bet. The bigger your stake, the higher your multiplier.
Super Hoot Loot™ features two wild symbols: the Wild Super Hoot Loot symbol and the 2x Wild Owl symbol. All payline wins involving the 2x Wild Owl symbol are doubled! Also, every 2x Wild Owl symbol on the reels gets copied to the Loot Line®, giving you the chance to double the already massive Loot Line® multiplier.
In the Free Games feature, the Loot Line® is seeded with an automatic 2x Wild Owl. Not only are you much more likely to achieve meaty Loot Line® wins, but your Loot Line® award multiplier is guaranteed to be twice as big - up to 400x!
In the past few weeks Virgin has released many exciting new slot games including Cubis, Ramesses Riches, Emerald Isle, Irish Eyes, Dolphin Reef, Dragon Master, Bejeweled, Rainbow Riches: Win Big Shindig and The X Factor: Steps To Stardom, with more slot games on the way including the famed Marvel super heroes!
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Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Virgin Games targets 5 percent of Italy's online poker market - 3rd November 2009
Britain's Virgin Group is aiming for a 5 percent share of Italy's booming online poker market within a year of its start-up, the chief executive of Virgin Games, Simon Burridge, said on Monday.
Virgin's online poker is operated in a revenue-sharing partnership with Italy's Cogetech SpA and Virgin sees this boosting its chances of success and keeping down costs, he said on the sidelines of a Virgin Games presentation.
"We are 'white labelling' it on the back of Cogetech. It is a lot less expensive. Cogetech does (player) registration and the banking. For Virgin it is just a marketing operation and that is what it does best," he said.
Since a "soft launch" in September Virgin's online poker has gained 8,000 players, he said.
"After six weeks we are on target to take 5 percent of the market after 12 months. The market is 200 million euros. So by December we are looking to be 10 million euros. We are looking to break-even in five or six months," he said.
Since its launch in September 2008, Italian online poker bets have risen to 221 million euros in September, Italian regulator AAMS data showed.
Italy's Lottomatica SpA (LTO.MI), Snai SpA (SNAI.MI) and the unlisted Sisal are among operators of online poker.
Some foreign operators have found Italy a difficult market to crack. In August, Britain's Ladbrokes PLC said it was selling its Italian retail operation to concentrate on online activities.
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Virgin's online poker is operated in a revenue-sharing partnership with Italy's Cogetech SpA and Virgin sees this boosting its chances of success and keeping down costs, he said on the sidelines of a Virgin Games presentation.
"We are 'white labelling' it on the back of Cogetech. It is a lot less expensive. Cogetech does (player) registration and the banking. For Virgin it is just a marketing operation and that is what it does best," he said.
Since a "soft launch" in September Virgin's online poker has gained 8,000 players, he said.
"After six weeks we are on target to take 5 percent of the market after 12 months. The market is 200 million euros. So by December we are looking to be 10 million euros. We are looking to break-even in five or six months," he said.
Since its launch in September 2008, Italian online poker bets have risen to 221 million euros in September, Italian regulator AAMS data showed.
Italy's Lottomatica SpA (LTO.MI), Snai SpA (SNAI.MI) and the unlisted Sisal are among operators of online poker.
Some foreign operators have found Italy a difficult market to crack. In August, Britain's Ladbrokes PLC said it was selling its Italian retail operation to concentrate on online activities.
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Monday, November 02, 2009
Virgin Casino Slot Game Line Up
Virgin Games has recently added almost a dozen new and exciting slot games to their world class line up.
Please find the complete portfolio of online slot games at Virgin Casino :
X Factor Steps to Stardom
Super Hoot Loot™
Ramesses Riches
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Irish Eyes
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Emerald Isle
Cubis
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Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig
Transformers
Dungeons & Dragons
Battleship Search and Destroy™
Cleopatra
Pyramid
Da Vinci Diamonds
Wolf Run
Triple Fortune Dragon
Monopoly with Pass GO Bonus
Lil Lady
Cleopatra II
Capt Quid's Treasure Quest
Elvis a Little More Action
Elvis Multi-Strike
Enchanted Unicorn
Vegas, Baby!
Monopoly Here and Now
Cluedo
Wheel Of Fortune Triple Action Frenzy
Wheel Of Fortune
Texas Tea
Five Times Pay
Double Diamond
Jeopardy
Three Reel Hold-Up
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X Factor Steps to Stardom
Super Hoot Loot™
Ramesses Riches
Dragon Master
Irish Eyes
Dolphin Reef
Emerald Isle
Cubis
Bejeweled
Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig
Transformers
Dungeons & Dragons
Battleship Search and Destroy™
Cleopatra
Pyramid
Da Vinci Diamonds
Wolf Run
Triple Fortune Dragon
Monopoly with Pass GO Bonus
Lil Lady
Cleopatra II
Capt Quid's Treasure Quest
Elvis a Little More Action
Elvis Multi-Strike
Enchanted Unicorn
Vegas, Baby!
Monopoly Here and Now
Cluedo
Wheel Of Fortune Triple Action Frenzy
Wheel Of Fortune
Texas Tea
Five Times Pay
Double Diamond
Jeopardy
Three Reel Hold-Up
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Virgin Casino 2nd runner up for Casino News Media "Online Casino Of The Month" awards
Virgin Casino wins 3rd place for Casino News Media "Online Casino Of The Month" award
Richard Branson's Virgin Casino has been awarded 3rd place in the Media Man Australia - Casino News Media "Online Casino of the Month" awards for October 2009.
The casino is a favorite in Britain and most European regions and is an exciting business arm of Virgin Enterprises Limited. The brand portfolio for Virgin's gaming is Virgin Games, Virgin Casino, Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.
Virgin Casino offers a huge range of titles including Monopoly, Cleopatra, Enchanted Unicorn, Elvis and Da Vinci Diamonds. In the past month or so Virgin has rapidly expanded their game portfolio and now also offers The X Factor, Ramesses Riches, Super Hoot Loot, Dragon Master, Irish Eyes, Dolphin Reef, Emerald Isle, Cubis, Bejeweled and Rainbow Riches: Win Big Shindig.
Virgin Games punters can enjoy V*Points, a impressive rewards points system which a customer can use on a wide range of Virgin products and services.
Punters can enjoy 365 day support and a wide array of multi language and multi currency options.
Like most great online casinos, you can play for free or play for money.
Casino News Media enjoys b2b business dealings with Virgin Games, as they do with dozens of other brands in the igaming and gaming industry. Casino News Media is part of the Media Man and Global Gaming Directory group of companies.
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Richard Branson's Virgin Casino has been awarded 3rd place in the Media Man Australia - Casino News Media "Online Casino of the Month" awards for October 2009.
The casino is a favorite in Britain and most European regions and is an exciting business arm of Virgin Enterprises Limited. The brand portfolio for Virgin's gaming is Virgin Games, Virgin Casino, Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.
Virgin Casino offers a huge range of titles including Monopoly, Cleopatra, Enchanted Unicorn, Elvis and Da Vinci Diamonds. In the past month or so Virgin has rapidly expanded their game portfolio and now also offers The X Factor, Ramesses Riches, Super Hoot Loot, Dragon Master, Irish Eyes, Dolphin Reef, Emerald Isle, Cubis, Bejeweled and Rainbow Riches: Win Big Shindig.
Virgin Games punters can enjoy V*Points, a impressive rewards points system which a customer can use on a wide range of Virgin products and services.
Punters can enjoy 365 day support and a wide array of multi language and multi currency options.
Like most great online casinos, you can play for free or play for money.
Casino News Media enjoys b2b business dealings with Virgin Games, as they do with dozens of other brands in the igaming and gaming industry. Casino News Media is part of the Media Man and Global Gaming Directory group of companies.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Virgin Casino Gets Super Hoot Loot Online Slot Game - 30th October 2009
Virgin Casino Gets Super Hoot Loot Online Slot Game
Foxes and eagles and giant multipliers - Oh my! There's a whole forest of excitement in this 40-line game. Get a winning combination on the special Loot Line® and watch that win get multiplied up to 200x! That'll give you something to hoot about!
Any reel symbol with an owl gets copied from the reels onto the Loot Line®, where outcomes are evaluated just like regular payline outcomes. However, Loot Line® awards are boosted by a massive multiplier equal to the number of credits bet. The bigger your stake, the higher your multiplier.
Super Hoot Loot™ features two wild symbols: the Wild Super Hoot Loot symbol and the 2x Wild Owl symbol. All payline wins involving the 2x Wild Owl symbol are doubled! Also, every 2x Wild Owl symbol on the reels gets copied to the Loot Line®, giving you the chance to double the already massive Loot Line® multiplier.
In the Free Games feature, the Loot Line® is seeded with an automatic 2x Wild Owl. Not only are you much more likely to achieve meaty Loot Line® wins, but your Loot Line® award multiplier is guaranteed to be twice as big - up to 400x!
How To Bet
Super Hoot Loot™ features 40 paylines. Bet 1-5 credits on each payline.
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Foxes and eagles and giant multipliers - Oh my! There's a whole forest of excitement in this 40-line game. Get a winning combination on the special Loot Line® and watch that win get multiplied up to 200x! That'll give you something to hoot about!
Any reel symbol with an owl gets copied from the reels onto the Loot Line®, where outcomes are evaluated just like regular payline outcomes. However, Loot Line® awards are boosted by a massive multiplier equal to the number of credits bet. The bigger your stake, the higher your multiplier.
Super Hoot Loot™ features two wild symbols: the Wild Super Hoot Loot symbol and the 2x Wild Owl symbol. All payline wins involving the 2x Wild Owl symbol are doubled! Also, every 2x Wild Owl symbol on the reels gets copied to the Loot Line®, giving you the chance to double the already massive Loot Line® multiplier.
In the Free Games feature, the Loot Line® is seeded with an automatic 2x Wild Owl. Not only are you much more likely to achieve meaty Loot Line® wins, but your Loot Line® award multiplier is guaranteed to be twice as big - up to 400x!
How To Bet
Super Hoot Loot™ features 40 paylines. Bet 1-5 credits on each payline.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
The X Factor online slot comes to Virgin Casino - 29th October 2009
The X Factor online slot game is now available to play at Richard Branson's Virgin Casino.
Do you have 'The X Factor'?
Face the judges, graduate from the auditions and earn your chance in Boot Camp to make it all the way to the Live Final! Do you have what it takes to impress both the judges and the audience to find fame and fortune? Play this exciting multi-tier bonus slot and find out!
Description:
Bonus Features
JUDGES BONUS
Getting 3 or more Judges Bonus symbols anywhere on the reels triggers the Judges Bonus. The more Judges Bonus symbols you have on screen, the larger the potential award that you will play for in the bonus.
To start the bonus you must face the first judge. A ‘No’ vote wipes out your award and ends the bonus with no award being won. A ‘Yes’ vote from a judge doubles the award and advances you to the next judge. Once you have made it past the first judge you will have the option to collect your award or to risk it for a chance at doubling the amount. Should a judge vote against you at any point, the bonus will end and you will be returned to the main game.
BOOT CAMP BONUS
Getting 3, 4 or 5 ‘BootCamp’ symbols on a staked line takes you into the Boot Camp Bonus. Boot Camp is a free spins round with the number of free spins awarded determined by the number of triggering symbols. The free spins are played at the same stake per line as the spin that triggered the round with all 20 lines active. Awards from any winning outcomes during the free spins are accumulated and displayed. Free spins cannot be re-triggered from within the Boot Camp Bonus.
LIVE FINAL
During the Boot Camp free spins there is a new 'Star' symbol on the reels. Each time a star lands in any position on the reels it is added to your star tally displayed at the top of the screen. If your star tally reaches 10 during your free spins you will advance to the Live Final round.
Start the Live Final by picking from a number of categories to construct your ‘performance’. You will receive an award amount or multiplier for each of three elements—Performance, Audience Reaction and Judges’ Verdict. The total of the awards and multiplier determines the total bonus award that you are being offered. You can choose to either collect the bonus award offer, or try again in which case the subsequent offer may be higher or lower. You will get up to 3 offers, and so if you reject the first two you will leave the Live Final with the third offer as your bonus award.
If you have not yet completed your free spins before advancing to the Live Final you will do so afterwards. If your star tally exceeded 10 at the time of advancing to the Live Final the additional stars will remain in your tally until all of the free spins are completed. Any awards earned during Boot Camp free spins are added to any award earned during the Live Final.
The selection of the aspects for the performance are for entertainment only and do not affect the award outcome of the bonus.
Game Play
STAKE/LINE - Use the arrows in the 'STAKE/LINE' box, to set your stake per line. The stake value selected is multiplied by the number of lines selected to play (eg stake of 1 and 1 line places a total stake of 1, 4 lines would place a total stake of 4).
LINES – Using the arrows in the 'LINES' box will set the number of lines you wish to play.
When you're happy with your stake and lines, click the 'SPIN' button to begin.
AUTO SPIN - This feature allows you to set the machine to automatically keep on spinning the reels until you reach one of the bonuses. The feature will pause to display any wins.
PAY TABLE - This will bring up the values you can win within the game as well as the layout of the various lines.
TOTAL STAKE - Your total bet, this is based on the number of lines multiplied by your stake per line.
TOTAL PAID - Displays the amount of money you've won.
Game Settings
OPTIONS - Open to customize the game's audio and graphical settings.
SOUND - Mute Sound : Toggles game sound effects on/off.
QUALITY - Sets the overall vector image quality to 'High', 'Medium' or 'Low'.
General Notes
Malfunction voids all pays and play.
Only highest winner paid on each payline.
Only one award paid per payline.
Wins from multiple paylines and from scatter award are added to determine the total win on a given spin.
The long-term, average expected Return to Player of this game is 95.00%.
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Do you have 'The X Factor'?
Face the judges, graduate from the auditions and earn your chance in Boot Camp to make it all the way to the Live Final! Do you have what it takes to impress both the judges and the audience to find fame and fortune? Play this exciting multi-tier bonus slot and find out!
Description:
Bonus Features
JUDGES BONUS
Getting 3 or more Judges Bonus symbols anywhere on the reels triggers the Judges Bonus. The more Judges Bonus symbols you have on screen, the larger the potential award that you will play for in the bonus.
To start the bonus you must face the first judge. A ‘No’ vote wipes out your award and ends the bonus with no award being won. A ‘Yes’ vote from a judge doubles the award and advances you to the next judge. Once you have made it past the first judge you will have the option to collect your award or to risk it for a chance at doubling the amount. Should a judge vote against you at any point, the bonus will end and you will be returned to the main game.
BOOT CAMP BONUS
Getting 3, 4 or 5 ‘BootCamp’ symbols on a staked line takes you into the Boot Camp Bonus. Boot Camp is a free spins round with the number of free spins awarded determined by the number of triggering symbols. The free spins are played at the same stake per line as the spin that triggered the round with all 20 lines active. Awards from any winning outcomes during the free spins are accumulated and displayed. Free spins cannot be re-triggered from within the Boot Camp Bonus.
LIVE FINAL
During the Boot Camp free spins there is a new 'Star' symbol on the reels. Each time a star lands in any position on the reels it is added to your star tally displayed at the top of the screen. If your star tally reaches 10 during your free spins you will advance to the Live Final round.
Start the Live Final by picking from a number of categories to construct your ‘performance’. You will receive an award amount or multiplier for each of three elements—Performance, Audience Reaction and Judges’ Verdict. The total of the awards and multiplier determines the total bonus award that you are being offered. You can choose to either collect the bonus award offer, or try again in which case the subsequent offer may be higher or lower. You will get up to 3 offers, and so if you reject the first two you will leave the Live Final with the third offer as your bonus award.
If you have not yet completed your free spins before advancing to the Live Final you will do so afterwards. If your star tally exceeded 10 at the time of advancing to the Live Final the additional stars will remain in your tally until all of the free spins are completed. Any awards earned during Boot Camp free spins are added to any award earned during the Live Final.
The selection of the aspects for the performance are for entertainment only and do not affect the award outcome of the bonus.
Game Play
STAKE/LINE - Use the arrows in the 'STAKE/LINE' box, to set your stake per line. The stake value selected is multiplied by the number of lines selected to play (eg stake of 1 and 1 line places a total stake of 1, 4 lines would place a total stake of 4).
LINES – Using the arrows in the 'LINES' box will set the number of lines you wish to play.
When you're happy with your stake and lines, click the 'SPIN' button to begin.
AUTO SPIN - This feature allows you to set the machine to automatically keep on spinning the reels until you reach one of the bonuses. The feature will pause to display any wins.
PAY TABLE - This will bring up the values you can win within the game as well as the layout of the various lines.
TOTAL STAKE - Your total bet, this is based on the number of lines multiplied by your stake per line.
TOTAL PAID - Displays the amount of money you've won.
Game Settings
OPTIONS - Open to customize the game's audio and graphical settings.
SOUND - Mute Sound : Toggles game sound effects on/off.
QUALITY - Sets the overall vector image quality to 'High', 'Medium' or 'Low'.
General Notes
Malfunction voids all pays and play.
Only highest winner paid on each payline.
Only one award paid per payline.
Wins from multiple paylines and from scatter award are added to determine the total win on a given spin.
The long-term, average expected Return to Player of this game is 95.00%.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Virgin buys Branson's story of flight - 27th October 2009
Virgin has bought the rights to Richard Branson's "exhilarating and highly personal" story of flight.
Up, Up and Away!: Ballooning, Birdmen and Blasting into Space: My Story of Flight is Branson's story of flying. The book looks at the history of flight from the first commercial flight to "bird man" Leo Valentin, who in the 1950s jumped from 9,000 feet with wooden wings attached to his shoulders.
Branson's airline Virgin Atlantic celebrated its 25th birthday this year and Virgin Galactic, which will soon become the first company to offer flights into space to the public. Virgin will publish Up, Up and Away in 2010 as an £18.99 hardback.
Branson has previously written Losing My Virginity, Screw It Let’s Do It, and Business Stripped Bare all published by Virgin Books.
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Up, Up and Away!: Ballooning, Birdmen and Blasting into Space: My Story of Flight is Branson's story of flying. The book looks at the history of flight from the first commercial flight to "bird man" Leo Valentin, who in the 1950s jumped from 9,000 feet with wooden wings attached to his shoulders.
Branson's airline Virgin Atlantic celebrated its 25th birthday this year and Virgin Galactic, which will soon become the first company to offer flights into space to the public. Virgin will publish Up, Up and Away in 2010 as an £18.99 hardback.
Branson has previously written Losing My Virginity, Screw It Let’s Do It, and Business Stripped Bare all published by Virgin Books.
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
PartyCasino, Virgin Casino and Captain Cooks Casino compete for Online Casino of the Month title - October 2009
PartyCasino, Virgin Casino and Captain Cooks Casino compete for Online Casino of the Month title
Three of the world's most popular online casinos have made the Casino News Media shortlist for the prestigious Online Casino of the Month title.
The Casino News Media monthly award is based upon a number of factors which include game play, game range, customer service, ethics, affiliate offerings and all round customer experience.
Casino News Media does have a business relationship with all three casino brands, as they do with dozens of brands in the casino and online casino sector.
Casino News Media is part of the Media Man Australia group which includes Global Gaming Directory.
The Casino News Media award winner for October 2009 will be announced in earlier November.
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Three of the world's most popular online casinos have made the Casino News Media shortlist for the prestigious Online Casino of the Month title.
The Casino News Media monthly award is based upon a number of factors which include game play, game range, customer service, ethics, affiliate offerings and all round customer experience.
Casino News Media does have a business relationship with all three casino brands, as they do with dozens of brands in the casino and online casino sector.
Casino News Media is part of the Media Man Australia group which includes Global Gaming Directory.
The Casino News Media award winner for October 2009 will be announced in earlier November.
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
Branson attacks Murdoch's pay-TV dominance - 23rd October 2009
Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin Group, has attacked Rupert Murdoch's dominance, through BSkyB, of the UK's pay television market.
In a Financial Times article today, Rein in Sky and offer the consumer a choice, Branson likens BSkyB to British Airways in 1990, when the airline held exclusive rights to flying between London's Heathrow airport and the US.
His intervention is clearly designed to put pressure on Ofcom, the media regulator, which has been consulting on its plan to force BSkyB to offer its premium channels to rivals to increase competition in the pay-TV market.
Virgin Media, in which Branson's Virgin Group holds a 6.5% stake, has led the regulatory challenge to BSkyB alongside other subscription rivals.
BSkyB responded by saying the comparison with BA was "woefully wrong" because consumers appear satisfied with its pay-TV service.
Ofcom's final decision is expected early next year.
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In a Financial Times article today, Rein in Sky and offer the consumer a choice, Branson likens BSkyB to British Airways in 1990, when the airline held exclusive rights to flying between London's Heathrow airport and the US.
His intervention is clearly designed to put pressure on Ofcom, the media regulator, which has been consulting on its plan to force BSkyB to offer its premium channels to rivals to increase competition in the pay-TV market.
Virgin Media, in which Branson's Virgin Group holds a 6.5% stake, has led the regulatory challenge to BSkyB alongside other subscription rivals.
BSkyB responded by saying the comparison with BA was "woefully wrong" because consumers appear satisfied with its pay-TV service.
Ofcom's final decision is expected early next year.
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Friday, October 23, 2009
CryptoLogic Hooks Up With Virgin Games
DUBLIN, IRELAND - 28th September 2009
CryptoLogic Limited today consolidated its position as a leading global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software by signing a multi-year licensing deal with Virgin Games, part of the Virgin Group.
The agreement enables Virgin Games to provide at least 10 of CryptoLogic's top branded and non-branded online slot games to its customers. The games include comic book classics and innovative casual slots, with some games linked into the CryptoLogic jackpot network. These games will bring a new level of enjoyment and rich content to players, while giving them a chance to win a jackpot that has reached over GBP 4 million, one of the online industry's largest prizes.
One game is already live on www.virgingames.com, with more scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2009 and further roll-outs planned in the first half of next year. The games will be deployed through Gaming Technology Solutions PLC, a CryptoLogic technology partner, on its GTS Edge platform.
The agreement is in line with CryptoLogic's build-once-license-often growth strategy and will generate recurring revenue based on a share of wagers placed by players.
Brian Hadfield, President and Chief Executive of CryptoLogic, said: "The deal with Virgin is another example of how CryptoLogic is building a solid platform for long-term growth by creating and licensing the industry's most exciting proprietary games to the world's marquee brands."
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, said: "CryptoLogic has a track record of delivering the industry's most compelling games while the Virgin brand is widely associated with fun and great value. Our agreement is sure to be a winning combination delivering unrivalled enjoyment and potential prizes to Virgin Games' players."
About CryptoLogic(R) (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Limited is a leading public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. With more than 280 games, CryptoLogic has one of the most comprehensive casino suites on the Internet, with award-winning games featuring some of the world's most famous action and entertainment characters. The company's licensees include many top Internet gaming brands, including the "big four" international operators. CryptoLogic's leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the few companies with gaming software certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic(R) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of gaming software and services to blue-chip customers that offer their games to non-U.S. based players around the world. For information on WagerLogic, please visit www.wagerlogic.com.
CryptoLogic's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CRY, CXY), the NASDAQ Global Select Market (CRYP) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (CRP).
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
The company has something that no other gaming site has, and that's the chance to earn V-POINTS that can be swapped for loads of Virgin goodies including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles. Players can also win Virgin prizes in regular promotions as well as cash.
Virgin Games' offices are based in Guernsey and the U.K.
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CryptoLogic Limited today consolidated its position as a leading global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software by signing a multi-year licensing deal with Virgin Games, part of the Virgin Group.
The agreement enables Virgin Games to provide at least 10 of CryptoLogic's top branded and non-branded online slot games to its customers. The games include comic book classics and innovative casual slots, with some games linked into the CryptoLogic jackpot network. These games will bring a new level of enjoyment and rich content to players, while giving them a chance to win a jackpot that has reached over GBP 4 million, one of the online industry's largest prizes.
One game is already live on www.virgingames.com, with more scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2009 and further roll-outs planned in the first half of next year. The games will be deployed through Gaming Technology Solutions PLC, a CryptoLogic technology partner, on its GTS Edge platform.
The agreement is in line with CryptoLogic's build-once-license-often growth strategy and will generate recurring revenue based on a share of wagers placed by players.
Brian Hadfield, President and Chief Executive of CryptoLogic, said: "The deal with Virgin is another example of how CryptoLogic is building a solid platform for long-term growth by creating and licensing the industry's most exciting proprietary games to the world's marquee brands."
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, said: "CryptoLogic has a track record of delivering the industry's most compelling games while the Virgin brand is widely associated with fun and great value. Our agreement is sure to be a winning combination delivering unrivalled enjoyment and potential prizes to Virgin Games' players."
About CryptoLogic(R) (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Limited is a leading public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. With more than 280 games, CryptoLogic has one of the most comprehensive casino suites on the Internet, with award-winning games featuring some of the world's most famous action and entertainment characters. The company's licensees include many top Internet gaming brands, including the "big four" international operators. CryptoLogic's leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the few companies with gaming software certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic(R) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of gaming software and services to blue-chip customers that offer their games to non-U.S. based players around the world. For information on WagerLogic, please visit www.wagerlogic.com.
CryptoLogic's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CRY, CXY), the NASDAQ Global Select Market (CRYP) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (CRP).
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
The company has something that no other gaming site has, and that's the chance to earn V-POINTS that can be swapped for loads of Virgin goodies including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles. Players can also win Virgin prizes in regular promotions as well as cash.
Virgin Games' offices are based in Guernsey and the U.K.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Virgin Casino New Games: Irish Eyes, Dragon Master, Dolphin Reef, and The Hulk and Marvel Slot Games on the way
Online slot fans...Virgin Games have added more slots to their casino: Irish Eyes, Dragon Master, Dolphin Reef, and The Hulk and Marvel Slot Games on the way!
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Dollar boost for Virgin Blue - Fairfax - 21st October 2009
Virgin Blue’s management will be breathing a sigh of relief at the rising Australian dollar against the greenback in the wake of a horror trading year.
Royal Bank of Scotland analysts today upgraded their recommendation for Virgin to a ‘‘buy’’ from a ‘‘hold’’, and raised their price target to 70 cents a share, due to more favourable economic conditions and the currency movements working in the airline’s favour.
RBS even believes Virgin may upgrade earnings guidance at its annual meeting on November 26.
Almost a third of the airline’s operating costs are exposed to the US dollar (RBS estimates a 1 cent increase in the Australian dollar against the greenback equates to a $2.6 million increase in pre-tax earnings this financial year).
The broker is forecasting Virgin to post a net profit of $38.5 million this financial year, compared with the airline’s estimates of a break-even result.
Shares in Virgin rose 2 cents to 53 cents today, up from a low of 13.9 cents in March. (Credit: Fairfax)
*The Media Man Australia founder and director does own shares in Virgin Blue
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Royal Bank of Scotland analysts today upgraded their recommendation for Virgin to a ‘‘buy’’ from a ‘‘hold’’, and raised their price target to 70 cents a share, due to more favourable economic conditions and the currency movements working in the airline’s favour.
RBS even believes Virgin may upgrade earnings guidance at its annual meeting on November 26.
Almost a third of the airline’s operating costs are exposed to the US dollar (RBS estimates a 1 cent increase in the Australian dollar against the greenback equates to a $2.6 million increase in pre-tax earnings this financial year).
The broker is forecasting Virgin to post a net profit of $38.5 million this financial year, compared with the airline’s estimates of a break-even result.
Shares in Virgin rose 2 cents to 53 cents today, up from a low of 13.9 cents in March. (Credit: Fairfax)
*The Media Man Australia founder and director does own shares in Virgin Blue
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Virgin Money expands into online charity fundraising
15th October 2009
Virgin Money has launched its not-for-profit online charity fund-raising service as part of a drive to significantly increase the money going directly to good causes.
Its new service virginmoneygiving.com, which is already backed by hundreds of major charities, has officially opened to all fundraisers for all charity events across the country.
Jayne-Anne Gadhia, Chief Executive of Virgin Money said: "At a time when trust in financial services is at an all time low it is time to embed social responsibility at the heart of what we do. I believe a well run business is one that treats its staff, customers, partners and suppliers well and uses some of its profits to make a valuable contribution to society. The launch of Virgin Money Giving is part of that developing picture at Virgin Money."
"Virgin Money is using its infrastructure and expertise as a financial services business to ensure that the new service is efficient, secure and offers a high quality service to all fundraisers, charities and donors. With over £¼ billion forecast to be raised for charity by London Marathon runners in the 5 years that Virgin sponsors the race this is clearly critically important."
Gadhia added: "As a not-for-profit business, charities and donors can be confident Virgin Money Giving has the right balance between charging the lowest fees possible while investing in the high-tech systems that will ensure the service's security and stability when processing donations".
Virgin Money has invested over £3million in the launch and used its experience as a financial services business to ensure the hi-tech system is fully compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security (PCI-DS) standards - ensuring card payments are processed as securely as possible is fully compliant with the Payment Services Regulations that will be introduced by the Financial Services Authority on 1 November offers charities a state-of-the-art reporting tool to help charities maximise the efficiency of their online fundraising efforts.
Research by Virgin Money among charities and fundraisers shows online giving is potentially more efficient than traditional sponsorship forms and collection tins and can increase the use of Gift Aid. However charities, who already receive around £100 million through online giving a year, wanted to see increased reliability and functionality from online giving services - and crucially, lower costs.
virginmoneygiving.com, which is free for fundraisers, charges a flat £100 + VAT registration fee for charities and a 2% fee on all donations before Gift Aid which means for every £10 donation charities will receive £12.46.
Commenting on the launch, Scott Jacobson, Director of Marketing & Fundraising at St John Ambulance said: "Online giving websites have revolutionised the way people fundraise. They make it much easier for fundraisers, like marathon runners, to collect donations from friends, family and colleagues. Virgin Money Giving has gone the extra mile by being not-for-profit, meaning that charities take home more of the funds raised, helping us move closer to our charitable aims."
Toni Fry, National Running and Challenge Events Manager at CLIC Sargent said: "The new Virgin Money Giving site is a fast, easy and clever way to raise money. CLIC Sargent depends almost entirely on voluntary donations from the public and with the help of virginmoneygiving.com more money will be going directly to help the children and families who need us."
Virgin Money Giving charges charities the minimum fees needed to cover the running costs of the site. Any money left over after covering operating costs will go towards reducing fees further or improving services for fundraisers and charities.
Charities have been able to register on the site since August 25th.
Fundraisers can personalise their pages, send out email alerts and manage the different events they might be taking part in. Users will be able to include their own content, photos and links to their page and will be able to customise messages for their supporters. Fundraisers will also be able to link their page to social networking sites.
virginmoneygiving.com is the official sponsorship website of the Virgin London Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon and Sony ‘Run to the Beat'.
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Virgin Money has launched its not-for-profit online charity fund-raising service as part of a drive to significantly increase the money going directly to good causes.
Its new service virginmoneygiving.com, which is already backed by hundreds of major charities, has officially opened to all fundraisers for all charity events across the country.
Jayne-Anne Gadhia, Chief Executive of Virgin Money said: "At a time when trust in financial services is at an all time low it is time to embed social responsibility at the heart of what we do. I believe a well run business is one that treats its staff, customers, partners and suppliers well and uses some of its profits to make a valuable contribution to society. The launch of Virgin Money Giving is part of that developing picture at Virgin Money."
"Virgin Money is using its infrastructure and expertise as a financial services business to ensure that the new service is efficient, secure and offers a high quality service to all fundraisers, charities and donors. With over £¼ billion forecast to be raised for charity by London Marathon runners in the 5 years that Virgin sponsors the race this is clearly critically important."
Gadhia added: "As a not-for-profit business, charities and donors can be confident Virgin Money Giving has the right balance between charging the lowest fees possible while investing in the high-tech systems that will ensure the service's security and stability when processing donations".
Virgin Money has invested over £3million in the launch and used its experience as a financial services business to ensure the hi-tech system is fully compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security (PCI-DS) standards - ensuring card payments are processed as securely as possible is fully compliant with the Payment Services Regulations that will be introduced by the Financial Services Authority on 1 November offers charities a state-of-the-art reporting tool to help charities maximise the efficiency of their online fundraising efforts.
Research by Virgin Money among charities and fundraisers shows online giving is potentially more efficient than traditional sponsorship forms and collection tins and can increase the use of Gift Aid. However charities, who already receive around £100 million through online giving a year, wanted to see increased reliability and functionality from online giving services - and crucially, lower costs.
virginmoneygiving.com, which is free for fundraisers, charges a flat £100 + VAT registration fee for charities and a 2% fee on all donations before Gift Aid which means for every £10 donation charities will receive £12.46.
Commenting on the launch, Scott Jacobson, Director of Marketing & Fundraising at St John Ambulance said: "Online giving websites have revolutionised the way people fundraise. They make it much easier for fundraisers, like marathon runners, to collect donations from friends, family and colleagues. Virgin Money Giving has gone the extra mile by being not-for-profit, meaning that charities take home more of the funds raised, helping us move closer to our charitable aims."
Toni Fry, National Running and Challenge Events Manager at CLIC Sargent said: "The new Virgin Money Giving site is a fast, easy and clever way to raise money. CLIC Sargent depends almost entirely on voluntary donations from the public and with the help of virginmoneygiving.com more money will be going directly to help the children and families who need us."
Virgin Money Giving charges charities the minimum fees needed to cover the running costs of the site. Any money left over after covering operating costs will go towards reducing fees further or improving services for fundraisers and charities.
Charities have been able to register on the site since August 25th.
Fundraisers can personalise their pages, send out email alerts and manage the different events they might be taking part in. Users will be able to include their own content, photos and links to their page and will be able to customise messages for their supporters. Fundraisers will also be able to link their page to social networking sites.
virginmoneygiving.com is the official sponsorship website of the Virgin London Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon and Sony ‘Run to the Beat'.
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Virgin Casino Adds More Games; Cubis, Ramesses Riches, Dolphin Reef, Emerald Isle and more
Virgin Games casino, Virgin Casino, has added yet more innovative, exciting and new games to its portfolio.
New titles include Cubis, Ramesses Riches, Dolphin Reef and Emerald Isle.
This follows Virgin's additions last month which included Bejeweled, Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig and Thor's Thunder.
Virgin Bingo is currently running a British based television campaign, featuring a Mexican animated "Ricardo" (Richard Branson look-a-like) which has also turned into quite the hit on social networking website YouTube.
Virgin insiders advise the Virgin Casino will soon also feature a range of Marvel super hero games such as The Incredible Hulk, thanks to the recent CryptoLogic business deal.
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New titles include Cubis, Ramesses Riches, Dolphin Reef and Emerald Isle.
This follows Virgin's additions last month which included Bejeweled, Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig and Thor's Thunder.
Virgin Bingo is currently running a British based television campaign, featuring a Mexican animated "Ricardo" (Richard Branson look-a-like) which has also turned into quite the hit on social networking website YouTube.
Virgin insiders advise the Virgin Casino will soon also feature a range of Marvel super hero games such as The Incredible Hulk, thanks to the recent CryptoLogic business deal.
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Monday, October 12, 2009
Media Man Australia director and founder buys Crown Limited and Virgin Blue shares - 12th October 2009
Media Man Australia director and founder, Greg Tingle, has today purchased a modest amount of Crown Limited (CWN) and Virgin Blue Holdings Limited (VBA) shares.
Media Man Australia director, Greg Tingle commented "We are very excited at our investment into both Crown and Virgin today. Both companies show tremendous leadership from the top down, and we have enjoyed positive dealings with the companies over the years. We think they represent the world's best in the entertainment, lifestyle and leisure sector, and our share purchase today is a real and tangible show of our support and confidence in the companies. They are weathering the world's financial storm better than most and have substantial assets and risk management across a number of business verticals, so they are not at the mercy just one business sector, be it gambling or aviation. We are very impressed and take a keen interest in both Crown Casino poker satellite events and Virgin's Virgin Games and Virgin Unite arms. Mr Branson and Mr Packer have met and we think great possibilities exist for both to collaborate to the next level. Media Man Australia is keen to build upon our existing history with both fine organisations".
Media Man Australia business arms include Casino News Media, Global Gaming Directory, Australian Casino News and Property News Media.
Media Man Australia do have some b2b dealings with Crown and Virgin, the details of which are commercially sensitive in nature.
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Media Man Australia director, Greg Tingle commented "We are very excited at our investment into both Crown and Virgin today. Both companies show tremendous leadership from the top down, and we have enjoyed positive dealings with the companies over the years. We think they represent the world's best in the entertainment, lifestyle and leisure sector, and our share purchase today is a real and tangible show of our support and confidence in the companies. They are weathering the world's financial storm better than most and have substantial assets and risk management across a number of business verticals, so they are not at the mercy just one business sector, be it gambling or aviation. We are very impressed and take a keen interest in both Crown Casino poker satellite events and Virgin's Virgin Games and Virgin Unite arms. Mr Branson and Mr Packer have met and we think great possibilities exist for both to collaborate to the next level. Media Man Australia is keen to build upon our existing history with both fine organisations".
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Friday, October 09, 2009
Emerald Isle At Virgin Casino - October 2009
The Emerald Isle online slot game is now available at Virgin Casino.
Steal your share of leprechaun’s gold in this whimsical Irish themed 20 line slot. Win up to 6,000 times your bet in a single spin.
Introduction
The game is a five-reel slot machine with a bonus feature to multiply your winnings. During the regular play, the goal is to achieve a winning combination of symbols on any of the selectable lines. Payouts depend on the number of coins played and the winning combination of symbols achieved.
The theoretical average return to player (RTP) is 94.50%.
Play 1 to 20 lines.
All wins pay Left to Right (Reel 1-5) only in Consecutive order, including Scattered RAINBOW. LEPRECHAUN substitutes for all other symbols except scattered RAINBOW.
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The Lines and Bet that you want to play can be adjusted through the up and down buttons alongside the respective options.
Note: You can also select the amount of lines you wish to play by clicking on the line tag number on the side of the reels.
Spin: to spin the reels.
Autoplay: to allow automatic consecutive normal game plays for a certain amount of spins. Options for spins range from 5 spins to 500 spins.
Note: Cycle Win option when ticked in autoplay allows all winning lines to be cycled through before initiation of a new autoplay game.
Free Games Feature
A Free Game Feature is triggered when 3 or more RAINBOW appear Left to Right.
10 Free Games are awarded, during which all prizes are tripled.
The feature can be retriggered.
Free Games are played at the lines and bet of the trigger game.
Free Game wins are added to payline and scatter wins.
Bonus Round
The Bonus Round is awarded when LEPRECHAUN appears on reels 1 and 5.
Up to 3 Bonus rounds are won.
Match any of the 3 same symbol and win the displayed prize.
Win up to 100 times your triggering bet.
A consolation prize equal to the triggering bet is awarded when no matches are made.
The Bonus round can be won during the free games feature.
Bonus round wins are added to payline and scatter wins.
The Navigation Bar
If you run out of funds, from the top navigation bar, within the CASHIER drop-down menu you will be able to take more money into the game (ADD MONEY) or transfer funds from the other gaming platforms (TRANSFER MONEY).
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Steal your share of leprechaun’s gold in this whimsical Irish themed 20 line slot. Win up to 6,000 times your bet in a single spin.
Introduction
The game is a five-reel slot machine with a bonus feature to multiply your winnings. During the regular play, the goal is to achieve a winning combination of symbols on any of the selectable lines. Payouts depend on the number of coins played and the winning combination of symbols achieved.
The theoretical average return to player (RTP) is 94.50%.
Play 1 to 20 lines.
All wins pay Left to Right (Reel 1-5) only in Consecutive order, including Scattered RAINBOW. LEPRECHAUN substitutes for all other symbols except scattered RAINBOW.
Game Play
The Lines and Bet that you want to play can be adjusted through the up and down buttons alongside the respective options.
Note: You can also select the amount of lines you wish to play by clicking on the line tag number on the side of the reels.
Spin: to spin the reels.
Autoplay: to allow automatic consecutive normal game plays for a certain amount of spins. Options for spins range from 5 spins to 500 spins.
Note: Cycle Win option when ticked in autoplay allows all winning lines to be cycled through before initiation of a new autoplay game.
Free Games Feature
A Free Game Feature is triggered when 3 or more RAINBOW appear Left to Right.
10 Free Games are awarded, during which all prizes are tripled.
The feature can be retriggered.
Free Games are played at the lines and bet of the trigger game.
Free Game wins are added to payline and scatter wins.
Bonus Round
The Bonus Round is awarded when LEPRECHAUN appears on reels 1 and 5.
Up to 3 Bonus rounds are won.
Match any of the 3 same symbol and win the displayed prize.
Win up to 100 times your triggering bet.
A consolation prize equal to the triggering bet is awarded when no matches are made.
The Bonus round can be won during the free games feature.
Bonus round wins are added to payline and scatter wins.
The Navigation Bar
If you run out of funds, from the top navigation bar, within the CASHIER drop-down menu you will be able to take more money into the game (ADD MONEY) or transfer funds from the other gaming platforms (TRANSFER MONEY).
*Sorry no Australian or U.S players
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Saturday, October 03, 2009
Virgin Games Launches New Ad Campaign Focusing on Free Bingo
Virgin Games has launched a new ad campaign this month with a strong emphasis on 'Free Bingo'. The advert, now found on YouTube, features Ricardo the Mexican ‘Jalapeño’, singing a quirky tune to let people know that you can play free at Virgin Bingo.
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Thursday, October 01, 2009
Cryptologic Signs Deal With Virgin Games
29th September 2009
DUBLIN, Ireland - (PRESS RELEASE) - CryptoLogic Limited today consolidated its position as a leading global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software by signing a multi-year licensing deal with Virgin Games, part of the Virgin Group.
The agreement enables Virgin Games to provide at least 10 of CryptoLogic's top branded and non-branded online slot games to its customers. The games include comic book classics and innovative casual slots, with some games linked into the CryptoLogic jackpot network. These games will bring a new level of enjoyment and rich content to players, while giving them a chance to win a jackpot that has reached over £4 million, one of the online industry's largest prizes.
One game is already live on www.virgingames.com, with more scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2009 and further roll-outs planned in the first half of next year. The games will be deployed through Gaming Technology Solutions PLC, a CryptoLogic technology partner, on its GTS Edge platform.
The agreement is in line with CryptoLogic's build-once-license-often growth strategy and will generate recurring revenue based on a share of wagers placed by players.
Brian Hadfield, President and Chief Executive of CryptoLogic, said: "The deal with Virgin is another example of how CryptoLogic is building a solid platform for long-term growth by creating and licensing the industry's most exciting proprietary games to the world's marquee brands."
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, said: "CryptoLogic has a track record of delivering the industry's most compelling games while the Virgin brand is widely associated with fun and great value. Our agreement is sure to be a winning combination delivering unrivalled enjoyment and potential prizes to Virgin Games' players."
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DUBLIN, Ireland - (PRESS RELEASE) - CryptoLogic Limited today consolidated its position as a leading global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software by signing a multi-year licensing deal with Virgin Games, part of the Virgin Group.
The agreement enables Virgin Games to provide at least 10 of CryptoLogic's top branded and non-branded online slot games to its customers. The games include comic book classics and innovative casual slots, with some games linked into the CryptoLogic jackpot network. These games will bring a new level of enjoyment and rich content to players, while giving them a chance to win a jackpot that has reached over £4 million, one of the online industry's largest prizes.
One game is already live on www.virgingames.com, with more scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2009 and further roll-outs planned in the first half of next year. The games will be deployed through Gaming Technology Solutions PLC, a CryptoLogic technology partner, on its GTS Edge platform.
The agreement is in line with CryptoLogic's build-once-license-often growth strategy and will generate recurring revenue based on a share of wagers placed by players.
Brian Hadfield, President and Chief Executive of CryptoLogic, said: "The deal with Virgin is another example of how CryptoLogic is building a solid platform for long-term growth by creating and licensing the industry's most exciting proprietary games to the world's marquee brands."
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, said: "CryptoLogic has a track record of delivering the industry's most compelling games while the Virgin brand is widely associated with fun and great value. Our agreement is sure to be a winning combination delivering unrivalled enjoyment and potential prizes to Virgin Games' players."
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Monday, September 28, 2009
CryptoLogic Hooks Up With Virgin Games
Multi-year licensing deal provides at least 10 online casino games to top consumer brand
DUBLIN, IRELAND, Sep 28, 2009 -- CryptoLogic Limited today consolidated its position as a leading global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software by signing a multi-year licensing deal with Virgin Games, part of the Virgin Group.
The agreement enables Virgin Games to provide at least 10 of CryptoLogic's top branded and non-branded online slot games to its customers. The games include comic book classics and innovative casual slots, with some games linked into the CryptoLogic jackpot network. These games will bring a new level of enjoyment and rich content to players, while giving them a chance to win a jackpot that has reached over GBP 4 million, one of the online industry's largest prizes.
One game is already live on www.virgingames.com, with more scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2009 and further roll-outs planned in the first half of next year. The games will be deployed through Gaming Technology Solutions PLC, a CryptoLogic technology partner, on its GTS Edge platform.
The agreement is in line with CryptoLogic's build-once-license-often growth strategy and will generate recurring revenue based on a share of wagers placed by players.
Brian Hadfield, President and Chief Executive of CryptoLogic, said: "The deal with Virgin is another example of how CryptoLogic is building a solid platform for long-term growth by creating and licensing the industry's most exciting proprietary games to the world's marquee brands."
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, said: "CryptoLogic has a track record of delivering the industry's most compelling games while the Virgin brand is widely associated with fun and great value. Our agreement is sure to be a winning combination delivering unrivalled enjoyment and potential prizes to Virgin Games' players."
About CryptoLogic(R) (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Limited is a leading public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. With more than 280 games, CryptoLogic has one of the most comprehensive casino suites on the Internet, with award-winning games featuring some of the world's most famous action and entertainment characters. The company's licensees include many top Internet gaming brands, including the "big four" international operators. CryptoLogic's leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the few companies with gaming software certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic(R) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of gaming software and services to blue-chip customers that offer their games to non-U.S. based players around the world. For information on WagerLogic, please visit www.wagerlogic.com.
CryptoLogic's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CRY, CXY), the NASDAQ Global Select Market (CRYP) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (CRP).
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DUBLIN, IRELAND, Sep 28, 2009 -- CryptoLogic Limited today consolidated its position as a leading global developer of branded online betting games and Internet casino software by signing a multi-year licensing deal with Virgin Games, part of the Virgin Group.
The agreement enables Virgin Games to provide at least 10 of CryptoLogic's top branded and non-branded online slot games to its customers. The games include comic book classics and innovative casual slots, with some games linked into the CryptoLogic jackpot network. These games will bring a new level of enjoyment and rich content to players, while giving them a chance to win a jackpot that has reached over GBP 4 million, one of the online industry's largest prizes.
One game is already live on www.virgingames.com, with more scheduled for launch in the fourth quarter of 2009 and further roll-outs planned in the first half of next year. The games will be deployed through Gaming Technology Solutions PLC, a CryptoLogic technology partner, on its GTS Edge platform.
The agreement is in line with CryptoLogic's build-once-license-often growth strategy and will generate recurring revenue based on a share of wagers placed by players.
Brian Hadfield, President and Chief Executive of CryptoLogic, said: "The deal with Virgin is another example of how CryptoLogic is building a solid platform for long-term growth by creating and licensing the industry's most exciting proprietary games to the world's marquee brands."
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
Simon Burridge, Chief Executive of Virgin Games, said: "CryptoLogic has a track record of delivering the industry's most compelling games while the Virgin brand is widely associated with fun and great value. Our agreement is sure to be a winning combination delivering unrivalled enjoyment and potential prizes to Virgin Games' players."
About CryptoLogic(R) (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Limited is a leading public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. With more than 280 games, CryptoLogic has one of the most comprehensive casino suites on the Internet, with award-winning games featuring some of the world's most famous action and entertainment characters. The company's licensees include many top Internet gaming brands, including the "big four" international operators. CryptoLogic's leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the few companies with gaming software certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic(R) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of gaming software and services to blue-chip customers that offer their games to non-U.S. based players around the world. For information on WagerLogic, please visit www.wagerlogic.com.
CryptoLogic's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CRY, CXY), the NASDAQ Global Select Market (CRYP) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (CRP).
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games, a wholly owned subsidiary of Virgin Group, was set up in 2004 and has grown quickly to establish itself as one of the leading gaming sites in the UK.
The company has something that no other gaming site has, and that's the chance to earn V-POINTS that can be swapped for loads of Virgin goodies including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles. Players can also win Virgin prizes in regular promotions as well as cash.
Virgin Games' offices are based in Guernsey and the U.K.
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Party pit stop - 27th September 2009
Paris Hilton, Marc Jacobs and even Madonna were names dropped extensively on the F1 party rumour mill that they would show up somewhere, some time.
On Friday and Saturday, none was seen anywhere.
Still, there were other stars out and about outside the tracks: members of Black Eyed Peas; one of whom danced with Miss Singapore Universe Rachel Kum; Lindsay Lohan, lending support to DJ Samantha Ronson; Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and his daughter Tamara; and billionaire Richard Branson, who turned up past 3am after all the photographers had left.
On the race circuit, Saturday was just the qualifying session.
On the party circuit however, it was supposed to be the big night.
F1 racers and their partners, such as model Jessica Michibata and Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, were expected on Sunday night after the conclusion of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Michibata is dating Brawn GP driver Jenson Button and Scherzinger is with McLaren-Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton.
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On Friday and Saturday, none was seen anywhere.
Still, there were other stars out and about outside the tracks: members of Black Eyed Peas; one of whom danced with Miss Singapore Universe Rachel Kum; Lindsay Lohan, lending support to DJ Samantha Ronson; Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and his daughter Tamara; and billionaire Richard Branson, who turned up past 3am after all the photographers had left.
On the race circuit, Saturday was just the qualifying session.
On the party circuit however, it was supposed to be the big night.
F1 racers and their partners, such as model Jessica Michibata and Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, were expected on Sunday night after the conclusion of the Singapore Grand Prix.
Michibata is dating Brawn GP driver Jenson Button and Scherzinger is with McLaren-Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton.
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Saturday, September 26, 2009
Cryptologic igaming agreement with Virgin Games
Marvel super hero fans, stay turned...Richard Branson's Virgin Games has come to business terms with CryptoLogic! As Marvel legend Stan Lee would say, Excelsior!
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Be Dazzled With The New Virgin Casino Online Slot Game, Bejeweled®
24th September 2009
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Virgin Casino today announces the launch of its brand new online slot game, Bejeweled(R) - the first of many exciting and must-play games that Virgin Casino will be adding to its vast portfolio of games through the new integration with gaming platform provider, Game Technology Solutions (GTS).
Virgin Games has partnered with the platform provider to offer customers access to a wider range of premier games, the popular Bejeweled(R) being the first of many.
The aim of the game is to link adjacent gems of the same colour, both horizontally and vertically and match a set of three or more precious chains. Winning couldn't be easier, the more matches made, the higher the score and if more than three gems are linked wins are awarded. And that's not all, a whopping super Jackpot of 20,000 credits can also be won with a single bet!
As with all Virgin Casino games, players can also earn V POINTS - Virgin Games' loyalty points - every time they play. Offering players the chance to redeem their points for further Virgin rewards, including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles or cold, hard cash, V POINTS can be transferred across Virgin Games portfolio of products, including Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.
Further big titles will be added to the Virgin Games portfolio in the coming months, ensuring a constant stream of new and exciting games to keep players' adrenalin going.
Virgin Casino launched under the Virgin Games brand in June 2004. The site was refreshed in June 2006, providing players with a greater choice of games and additional means of earning bonus points and rewards.
Bejeweled(R) is available on www.virgingames.com/casino
Notes to Editors
GTS plc is a leading global supplier of platform solutions for online gaming operations.
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - Virgin Casino today announces the launch of its brand new online slot game, Bejeweled(R) - the first of many exciting and must-play games that Virgin Casino will be adding to its vast portfolio of games through the new integration with gaming platform provider, Game Technology Solutions (GTS).
Virgin Games has partnered with the platform provider to offer customers access to a wider range of premier games, the popular Bejeweled(R) being the first of many.
The aim of the game is to link adjacent gems of the same colour, both horizontally and vertically and match a set of three or more precious chains. Winning couldn't be easier, the more matches made, the higher the score and if more than three gems are linked wins are awarded. And that's not all, a whopping super Jackpot of 20,000 credits can also be won with a single bet!
As with all Virgin Casino games, players can also earn V POINTS - Virgin Games' loyalty points - every time they play. Offering players the chance to redeem their points for further Virgin rewards, including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles or cold, hard cash, V POINTS can be transferred across Virgin Games portfolio of products, including Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.
Further big titles will be added to the Virgin Games portfolio in the coming months, ensuring a constant stream of new and exciting games to keep players' adrenalin going.
Virgin Casino launched under the Virgin Games brand in June 2004. The site was refreshed in June 2006, providing players with a greater choice of games and additional means of earning bonus points and rewards.
Bejeweled(R) is available on www.virgingames.com/casino
Notes to Editors
GTS plc is a leading global supplier of platform solutions for online gaming operations.
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Bejeweled Now At Virgin Games - 24th September 2009
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Introduction
Welcome to the game you’ll know and love! Bejeweled is based on the popular gem swapping game played by millions the world over! The game displays five rows of coloured gems and ten possible paylines, giving you endless ways to win. When a group of gems (3, 4 or 5 gems) match, they disappear allowing more gems to fall into their place, allowing you the chance to win again if more gems match.
Game Play
Bejewelled has 10 win lines. You can bet in your currency from 0.01 to 5 units on each win line.
Click the Bet up and Bet down arrows to increase or decrease the size of your stake per line.
Click the LINES up and down arrows to select the number of lines you wish to play.
Click ‘PLAY’ to start your game.
There is an Autoplay function in the game that will start each spin automatically until something occurs in the game that requires player intervention. Select your desired number of spins by clicking the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons and then press Autoplay. If you wish to cancel this during your auto spins then simply press the Stop button which will appear where the spin button was previously.
Bonus Features
Super Jackpot pays 20,000 X line bet on line 10.
Jackpot pays 8,000 X line bet with 5 matching symbols on payline 5, plus 5 matching symbols on payline 6,7,8,9 or 10.
5 Bejeweled symbols on lines 1-9 pay 1000 X line bet.
Rules
LINES can be changed by using the up and down arrows
BET amount can be changed by using the up and down arrows
PLAY begins the game with the current BET and LINES
BET MAX begins the game with the maximum LINES and current BET
Payouts are displayed on the PAYTABLE
Payline wins are multiplied by the amount bet per line
Highest win amount is paid on each selected payline
Bejeweled wild symbol substitutes for any symbol on the payline.
General Notes
This game has a Return to Player of 94.5%.
System malfunction voids all pays.
News
VirginGames.com has released its latest online slot, Bejeweled.
Virgin Games advised that the new addition is just the first of many new releases that Virgin Casino will be adding to its portfolio through the new integration partnership with gaming platform provider, Game Technology Solutions (GTS).
Virgin has partnered with the platform provider to offer clientele access to a wider range of premier games, and the popular Bejeweled being the first of numerous games on the way, a spokesman advised.
The aim of the game is to link adjacent gems of the same colour, both horizontally and vertically, and match a set of three or more precious chains; the more matches made, the higher the score. If more than three gems are linked wins are awarded.
A jackpot of 20,000 credits can also be won with a single bet!
Virgin Games offers it's exclusive V*Points rewards system to its players. V*Points is known to be one of the world's most generous casino rewards offerings, and points can be used on a huge range of products and services offered by Richard Branson's Virgin Enterprises Limited.
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Introduction
Welcome to the game you’ll know and love! Bejeweled is based on the popular gem swapping game played by millions the world over! The game displays five rows of coloured gems and ten possible paylines, giving you endless ways to win. When a group of gems (3, 4 or 5 gems) match, they disappear allowing more gems to fall into their place, allowing you the chance to win again if more gems match.
Game Play
Bejewelled has 10 win lines. You can bet in your currency from 0.01 to 5 units on each win line.
Click the Bet up and Bet down arrows to increase or decrease the size of your stake per line.
Click the LINES up and down arrows to select the number of lines you wish to play.
Click ‘PLAY’ to start your game.
There is an Autoplay function in the game that will start each spin automatically until something occurs in the game that requires player intervention. Select your desired number of spins by clicking the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons and then press Autoplay. If you wish to cancel this during your auto spins then simply press the Stop button which will appear where the spin button was previously.
Bonus Features
Super Jackpot pays 20,000 X line bet on line 10.
Jackpot pays 8,000 X line bet with 5 matching symbols on payline 5, plus 5 matching symbols on payline 6,7,8,9 or 10.
5 Bejeweled symbols on lines 1-9 pay 1000 X line bet.
Rules
LINES can be changed by using the up and down arrows
BET amount can be changed by using the up and down arrows
PLAY begins the game with the current BET and LINES
BET MAX begins the game with the maximum LINES and current BET
Payouts are displayed on the PAYTABLE
Payline wins are multiplied by the amount bet per line
Highest win amount is paid on each selected payline
Bejeweled wild symbol substitutes for any symbol on the payline.
General Notes
This game has a Return to Player of 94.5%.
System malfunction voids all pays.
News
VirginGames.com has released its latest online slot, Bejeweled.
Virgin Games advised that the new addition is just the first of many new releases that Virgin Casino will be adding to its portfolio through the new integration partnership with gaming platform provider, Game Technology Solutions (GTS).
Virgin has partnered with the platform provider to offer clientele access to a wider range of premier games, and the popular Bejeweled being the first of numerous games on the way, a spokesman advised.
The aim of the game is to link adjacent gems of the same colour, both horizontally and vertically, and match a set of three or more precious chains; the more matches made, the higher the score. If more than three gems are linked wins are awarded.
A jackpot of 20,000 credits can also be won with a single bet!
Virgin Games offers it's exclusive V*Points rewards system to its players. V*Points is known to be one of the world's most generous casino rewards offerings, and points can be used on a huge range of products and services offered by Richard Branson's Virgin Enterprises Limited.
Sorry, no U.S or Australian players
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VirginCasino.com
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Bejeweled coming soon to Virgin Games
The classic game, the one and only Bejeweled, is coming soon to Virgin Games.
Bejeweled is a puzzle game by PopCap Games, first developed for the browser in 2001. Two sequels to this game have been released, Bejeweled 2, by PopCap Games in 2004, and Bejeweled Twist, also by PopCap Games, in 2008. More than 25 million copies of Bejeweled have been sold, and the game has been downloaded more than 150 million times. (Credit: Wikipedia)
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Bejeweled is a puzzle game by PopCap Games, first developed for the browser in 2001. Two sequels to this game have been released, Bejeweled 2, by PopCap Games in 2004, and Bejeweled Twist, also by PopCap Games, in 2008. More than 25 million copies of Bejeweled have been sold, and the game has been downloaded more than 150 million times. (Credit: Wikipedia)
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Virgin Games Virgin Bingo To Hit UK TV - 21st September 2009
Virgin Bingo, an exciting and important part of Richard Branson's Virgin Games, is to air its first national TV advertising campaign across the UK this October.
The television driven campaign will run for three consecutive weeks on all main terrestrial and freeview channels including ITV and Channel 4. Industry insiders advise that the advertisement is a clever and colourful graphic animation led by our singing and dancing host, Ricardo, a bearded ‘Jalapeño’ crooner dressed in traditional Mexican attire - sombrero included!
The TV ad’s main message is Three Hours of Free Bingo Everyday which will definitely attract a mass market interest.
The Virgin Bingo website will be spiced up Mexican-style to integrate the look and feel of the TV campaign.
Richard Branson's gaming arm, Virgin Games, not only offers Virgin Bingo, but also Virgin Poker and Virgin Casino, offering world class classic casino games and slots.
Some of the most popular titles found at Virgin Games are Cleopatra, Cleopatra II, Thor's Thunder, Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig, Da Vinci Diamonds, Elvis, Monopoly and Cluedo.
Virgin Games also offer MegaJackpots and their exclusive V*Points rewards system
Be watching out for the Virgin Bingo campaigns on TV or event YouTube, this October. It sounds like its going to be a hit. Adios Amigos.
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The television driven campaign will run for three consecutive weeks on all main terrestrial and freeview channels including ITV and Channel 4. Industry insiders advise that the advertisement is a clever and colourful graphic animation led by our singing and dancing host, Ricardo, a bearded ‘Jalapeño’ crooner dressed in traditional Mexican attire - sombrero included!
The TV ad’s main message is Three Hours of Free Bingo Everyday which will definitely attract a mass market interest.
The Virgin Bingo website will be spiced up Mexican-style to integrate the look and feel of the TV campaign.
Richard Branson's gaming arm, Virgin Games, not only offers Virgin Bingo, but also Virgin Poker and Virgin Casino, offering world class classic casino games and slots.
Some of the most popular titles found at Virgin Games are Cleopatra, Cleopatra II, Thor's Thunder, Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig, Da Vinci Diamonds, Elvis, Monopoly and Cluedo.
Virgin Games also offer MegaJackpots and their exclusive V*Points rewards system
Be watching out for the Virgin Bingo campaigns on TV or event YouTube, this October. It sounds like its going to be a hit. Adios Amigos.
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
Virgin Games: Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig, Thor's Thunder, Richard Branson and more
Online casino fans, try your luck at the world famous casino endorsed by Sir Richard Branson... VirginCasino.com
Virgin Games most recent releases include Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig and Thor's Thunder, and check out their other casino classics like Da Vinci Diamonds, Monopoly, Elvis, Five Times Pay and Double Diamond.
Jackpot hunters are bound to enjoy MegaJackpots titles such as MegaJackpots Cleopatra, MegaJackpots Monopoly and MegaJackpots Cluedo.
Virgin also offer one of the industries most highly regarded rewards offers, V*Points.
This month Virgin Games have also teamed up with Virgin Unite, and because it Virgin, you know there are trustworthy and know how to party.
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Virgin Games most recent releases include Rainbow Riches Win Big Shindig and Thor's Thunder, and check out their other casino classics like Da Vinci Diamonds, Monopoly, Elvis, Five Times Pay and Double Diamond.
Jackpot hunters are bound to enjoy MegaJackpots titles such as MegaJackpots Cleopatra, MegaJackpots Monopoly and MegaJackpots Cluedo.
Virgin also offer one of the industries most highly regarded rewards offers, V*Points.
This month Virgin Games have also teamed up with Virgin Unite, and because it Virgin, you know there are trustworthy and know how to party.
Play for fun or play for money!
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Thursday, September 17, 2009
Bright-On Target-Virgin Games Set to Raise 10k for Charity
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Sep 07 - On Saturday 18th September, the team at Virgin Games will be putting on their best red cycling shorts and embarking on a charity bike ride from London to Brighton. Setting off from the company's HQ in Hammersmith, the team of 40 employees will be braving the 84 kilometres with the aim of raising a target of Pounds Sterling 10,000 for their chosen Virgin Unite charity, Kids Company. Founded by Camilla Batmanghelidjh in 1996 in order to provide practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children and young people, Kids Company are supported by Virgin Unite who pledged to raise 2.5 million by April 2010. As part of the Virgin Group, the London to Brighton charity bike ride is part of Virgin Games contribution to this goal.
Regularly offering their time and support to Kids Company, previous activities have included the Virgin Games team pulling together to redecorate an East London School and most recently arranging a sports day for children in Hackney. This year, the team of mixed cycling abilities will set off together at 8am and hope to reach their final destination of Brighton beach by 4 pm having raised Pounds Sterling 10,000 with all
stragglers accounted for! Keen cyclist Warren Eloff, Product Manager, who regularly cycles into work is tipped to lead the pack and CEO, Simon Burridge who is sitting on the saddle for the first time in 20 years, is set to surprise his team with his 'dusted down' cycling skills!
Simon Burridge, CEO at Virgin Games and Virgin Unite trustee comments: "At Virgin Games we are passionate about Virgin Unite and the work that Kids Company carry out in the communities they work with. We believe Kids Company are a great charity and realise our support is all the more important now, with the current economic climate making it harder for them to achieve the funding they need to keep up the great work they are doing with young people all over the capital. I can't think of more deserving charity to be brushing the cobwebs off my cycling shorts for!"
Visit http://www.virginunite.com/fundraiser/Virgin-Games-go-to-Brighton to make a donation and support the Virgin Games team.
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games was launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers casino games like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular Mega Jackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo games and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
(Credit: Wires, Virgin Unite, Google News, Virgin Games)
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Regularly offering their time and support to Kids Company, previous activities have included the Virgin Games team pulling together to redecorate an East London School and most recently arranging a sports day for children in Hackney. This year, the team of mixed cycling abilities will set off together at 8am and hope to reach their final destination of Brighton beach by 4 pm having raised Pounds Sterling 10,000 with all
stragglers accounted for! Keen cyclist Warren Eloff, Product Manager, who regularly cycles into work is tipped to lead the pack and CEO, Simon Burridge who is sitting on the saddle for the first time in 20 years, is set to surprise his team with his 'dusted down' cycling skills!
Simon Burridge, CEO at Virgin Games and Virgin Unite trustee comments: "At Virgin Games we are passionate about Virgin Unite and the work that Kids Company carry out in the communities they work with. We believe Kids Company are a great charity and realise our support is all the more important now, with the current economic climate making it harder for them to achieve the funding they need to keep up the great work they are doing with young people all over the capital. I can't think of more deserving charity to be brushing the cobwebs off my cycling shorts for!"
Visit http://www.virginunite.com/fundraiser/Virgin-Games-go-to-Brighton to make a donation and support the Virgin Games team.
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games was launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers casino games like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular Mega Jackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo games and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
(Credit: Wires, Virgin Unite, Google News, Virgin Games)
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
Virgin Games New Releases
Virgin Games have released yet more new games, with more on the way.
Try you're luck on the Irish classic Rainbow Riches: Win Big Shindig, and become a Marvel super hero with Thor's Thunder.
Virgin Games players have access to exclusive V*Points which can be used on a wide variety of Virgin Enterprises Limited goods and services.
Huge Jackpots are available via Virgin's MegaJackpots.
Other classic games at Virgin include Cleopatra, Monopoly, Cluedo and Wheel of Fortune.
Virgin Games offerings include Virgin Casino, Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.
Go on, if it's good enough for Sir Richard Branson to lend his name to you know its world class all the way.
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Try you're luck on the Irish classic Rainbow Riches: Win Big Shindig, and become a Marvel super hero with Thor's Thunder.
Virgin Games players have access to exclusive V*Points which can be used on a wide variety of Virgin Enterprises Limited goods and services.
Huge Jackpots are available via Virgin's MegaJackpots.
Other classic games at Virgin include Cleopatra, Monopoly, Cluedo and Wheel of Fortune.
Virgin Games offerings include Virgin Casino, Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.
Go on, if it's good enough for Sir Richard Branson to lend his name to you know its world class all the way.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Is the i-Gaming sector really recession proof? - 28th May 2009 - Virgin.com
*The following is the first number paragraphs of an excellent article that appeared on the official Virgin Enterprises Limited website on the 28th May 2009.
Then you see the follow up article from Greg Tingle, founder and director of Media Man Australia, Casino News Media and Global Gaming Directory.
To date, the i-Gaming sector seems to be relatively unaffected by the credit crunch that is decimating other businesses. Consequently, there appears to be a growing feeling that all you need to have is a good idea in terms of new software, new platforms or new applications to do with e-gaming and then it’s just a question of sitting back and waiting for the money to roll in.
There is a feeling around that because the gaming sector is growing and, as of to date, appears to be relatively unaffected by the credit crunch that is decimating other businesses, all you need to have is a good idea in terms of new software, new platforms or new applications to do with e-gaming and then it’s just a question of sitting back and waiting for the money to roll in.
That is not only untrue for now, where the constraints that the banks are currently operating under, in terms of investment and loans, is absolutely mirrored by the Venture Capital companies; it has always been untrue.
As Thomas Edison once said,“Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration”. The easy bit, curiously, is having the idea in the first place. However, as someone once said, there are very few good ideas that don’t, sooner or later, degenerate into hard work.
As Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, ‘Outliers’, illustrates, every success story, given the odd lucky break and the aptitude and talent of the founders, depends on hard work and practice. Ideas are nothing without execution.
So, if one is thinking of starting a new gaming company, what are the issues that one needs to focus on most closely to give oneself an appropriate chance of success? Virgin Games was itself a start-up just over four years ago; and, as such, while we are very sympathetic to the ambition, we are also sanguine and realistic about the pain being a start-up involves. To us, theree are four key things that are necessary – primarily, because they’ve always been necessary – but which have become even more critical than ever as the economy has battened down the funding hatches.
Firstly, it is absolutely imperative to make sure you understand exactly what it is that your customer wants. This may seem like a statement from the ,inistry of the bleeding obvious, but it is amazing how many start-ups – or, at least, potential start-ups – don’t. Too many ideas are based on doing something “because we can” rather than because it’s what the customer wants. All the talk and hype about web 2.0 and social networking often seems to blind people to its relevance or sustainability as a commercial business.
Every new start-up, in my opinion, should be based on a fundamental insight. That insight can come from data, research, a dialogue with customers or from testing alterations to your offering in terms of technology, service and product to see if it offers customers a better deal or a better option for them to spend their money on. Let’s remember, after all, that in the current market place, gaming companies are fighting for market share or share of wallet. (Credit: Virgin.com)
by Greg Tingle
An excellent article. My 7 plus years in and around gaming, igaming, news media and internet has demonstrated to me clearly that i-gaming is recession resistant, but not recession proof.
I'm pleased to report that our involvement i.e promotion of Virgin Games was our first real solid success in the igaming industry. Our Media Man Australia group has very strong traffic results (Hitwise Australia awards), however we were not making the best use of the traffic for many years, but there was strong potential to "monetize" more of that traffic, eyeballs and the like into a recurring income stream. We're were still trying to figure our what the magic formula and "the secret" was. We were already doing some b2b with other Virgin brands, in addition to covering Virgin in a news media capacity, so we enjoyed a bit of a kick start, as some of the right, receptive audience was already there, and most Richard Branson
business ventures are successful, and have the strength to ride out a storm or two.
Much like Virgin Enterprises Limited, the Media Man Australia group has spread its risk in a number of industry verticals, so we are not totally reliant on what's happening in the igaming sector, and the world's financial fun and games. We're in in news media, technology, entertainment, travel and tourism social and community and gaming industry (but not aviation thank God... lucky us). Many of these business arms are lifestyle related, as customers and potential customers all make lifestyle choices. The global strategy has also served us well in the gaming sector, as the nature of gaming means various cities and countries have differing laws governing the sector.
As we are largely an internet portal development company these days (and not an actual casino for example), we have little trouble in keeping up to what potential customers and existing customers want in many of the world's regions, and more often than not, when one door closes, another opens, when you have such a strong brand in a number of happening business verticals.
I-gaming is part of the entertainment and technology sector, albeit it in a sub group known as gambling. Needless to say, being in business is a gamble, but you get the idea. I-gaming like many other web based businesses is in a battle for both the entertainment dollar and eyeballs (yes, your eyes), as billions of other websites exist "out there" for the eyeball to google. The option to "play for free" or "play for money" has certainly proved to be a winner, and this somewhat follows the Microsoft and Google model, in that you give away something for free, but if you want the best, you pay (I bet News Corp's Rupert Murdoch and his people will get to this article eventually).
Our successes with Virgin Games, and the parent company, Virgin, helped give us the confidence to further ramp of our igaming and gaming involvement and we subsequently launched both Casino News Media and Global Gaming Directory. I'm proud to say that the Virgin brand and numerous games are showcased significantly in our network, and
that Virgin Games has been fantastic for us. Virgin Games dominate much of our classic slots and classic casino games coverage, as they do our UK and European sections of our network website, not to mention the multi currency casino options. Virgin Games also pay for a job well done, and you know they have the money in the kitty, and will be around tomorrow, and likely, forever in some shape or form.
Some of the revenue we derive from Virgin Games, and our Casino News Media and Global Gaming Directory arms of Media Man, we put back into society, and some of this via Virgin's philanthropic and community arm, Virgin Unite.
I've noticed that a number of traditional media companies are now starting to take the lead of Virgin by opening igaming arms, however there's only one Virgin and Richard Branson, just as there's only one original Media Man Australia. You can also trust RB to keep turning up in the news for something, thus keeping the Virgin name in the world's most recognized and trusted list, which works for everyone (unless your a competitor).
Some quotes that make strike a chord with Virgin and its audience...
Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow - Rupert Murdoch
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has - Margaret Mead
First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win - Ghandi
Internet is like electricity - James Packer
In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed - Charles Darwin
and last, but not least...
In the '80's my gut feeling was that airlines were crap. I hated spending time on planes. I thought we could create the kind of airline I'd like. So we got a secondhand 747 and gave it a go - Richard Branson
Thank you Virgin Enterprises Limited for being part of our ongoing journey, and the journey of so many others who had a go. You have to be in it to win it, and Virgin Enterprises, Virgin Games, and so many of their friends and associates know a thing or two about this. Happy flying and work hard, play and party harder.
Greg Tingle
Founder and Director
Media Man Australia
Global Gaming Directory
Then you see the follow up article from Greg Tingle, founder and director of Media Man Australia, Casino News Media and Global Gaming Directory.
To date, the i-Gaming sector seems to be relatively unaffected by the credit crunch that is decimating other businesses. Consequently, there appears to be a growing feeling that all you need to have is a good idea in terms of new software, new platforms or new applications to do with e-gaming and then it’s just a question of sitting back and waiting for the money to roll in.
There is a feeling around that because the gaming sector is growing and, as of to date, appears to be relatively unaffected by the credit crunch that is decimating other businesses, all you need to have is a good idea in terms of new software, new platforms or new applications to do with e-gaming and then it’s just a question of sitting back and waiting for the money to roll in.
That is not only untrue for now, where the constraints that the banks are currently operating under, in terms of investment and loans, is absolutely mirrored by the Venture Capital companies; it has always been untrue.
As Thomas Edison once said,“Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration”. The easy bit, curiously, is having the idea in the first place. However, as someone once said, there are very few good ideas that don’t, sooner or later, degenerate into hard work.
As Malcolm Gladwell’s new book, ‘Outliers’, illustrates, every success story, given the odd lucky break and the aptitude and talent of the founders, depends on hard work and practice. Ideas are nothing without execution.
So, if one is thinking of starting a new gaming company, what are the issues that one needs to focus on most closely to give oneself an appropriate chance of success? Virgin Games was itself a start-up just over four years ago; and, as such, while we are very sympathetic to the ambition, we are also sanguine and realistic about the pain being a start-up involves. To us, theree are four key things that are necessary – primarily, because they’ve always been necessary – but which have become even more critical than ever as the economy has battened down the funding hatches.
Firstly, it is absolutely imperative to make sure you understand exactly what it is that your customer wants. This may seem like a statement from the ,inistry of the bleeding obvious, but it is amazing how many start-ups – or, at least, potential start-ups – don’t. Too many ideas are based on doing something “because we can” rather than because it’s what the customer wants. All the talk and hype about web 2.0 and social networking often seems to blind people to its relevance or sustainability as a commercial business.
Every new start-up, in my opinion, should be based on a fundamental insight. That insight can come from data, research, a dialogue with customers or from testing alterations to your offering in terms of technology, service and product to see if it offers customers a better deal or a better option for them to spend their money on. Let’s remember, after all, that in the current market place, gaming companies are fighting for market share or share of wallet. (Credit: Virgin.com)
by Greg Tingle
An excellent article. My 7 plus years in and around gaming, igaming, news media and internet has demonstrated to me clearly that i-gaming is recession resistant, but not recession proof.
I'm pleased to report that our involvement i.e promotion of Virgin Games was our first real solid success in the igaming industry. Our Media Man Australia group has very strong traffic results (Hitwise Australia awards), however we were not making the best use of the traffic for many years, but there was strong potential to "monetize" more of that traffic, eyeballs and the like into a recurring income stream. We're were still trying to figure our what the magic formula and "the secret" was. We were already doing some b2b with other Virgin brands, in addition to covering Virgin in a news media capacity, so we enjoyed a bit of a kick start, as some of the right, receptive audience was already there, and most Richard Branson
business ventures are successful, and have the strength to ride out a storm or two.
Much like Virgin Enterprises Limited, the Media Man Australia group has spread its risk in a number of industry verticals, so we are not totally reliant on what's happening in the igaming sector, and the world's financial fun and games. We're in in news media, technology, entertainment, travel and tourism social and community and gaming industry (but not aviation thank God... lucky us). Many of these business arms are lifestyle related, as customers and potential customers all make lifestyle choices. The global strategy has also served us well in the gaming sector, as the nature of gaming means various cities and countries have differing laws governing the sector.
As we are largely an internet portal development company these days (and not an actual casino for example), we have little trouble in keeping up to what potential customers and existing customers want in many of the world's regions, and more often than not, when one door closes, another opens, when you have such a strong brand in a number of happening business verticals.
I-gaming is part of the entertainment and technology sector, albeit it in a sub group known as gambling. Needless to say, being in business is a gamble, but you get the idea. I-gaming like many other web based businesses is in a battle for both the entertainment dollar and eyeballs (yes, your eyes), as billions of other websites exist "out there" for the eyeball to google. The option to "play for free" or "play for money" has certainly proved to be a winner, and this somewhat follows the Microsoft and Google model, in that you give away something for free, but if you want the best, you pay (I bet News Corp's Rupert Murdoch and his people will get to this article eventually).
Our successes with Virgin Games, and the parent company, Virgin, helped give us the confidence to further ramp of our igaming and gaming involvement and we subsequently launched both Casino News Media and Global Gaming Directory. I'm proud to say that the Virgin brand and numerous games are showcased significantly in our network, and
that Virgin Games has been fantastic for us. Virgin Games dominate much of our classic slots and classic casino games coverage, as they do our UK and European sections of our network website, not to mention the multi currency casino options. Virgin Games also pay for a job well done, and you know they have the money in the kitty, and will be around tomorrow, and likely, forever in some shape or form.
Some of the revenue we derive from Virgin Games, and our Casino News Media and Global Gaming Directory arms of Media Man, we put back into society, and some of this via Virgin's philanthropic and community arm, Virgin Unite.
I've noticed that a number of traditional media companies are now starting to take the lead of Virgin by opening igaming arms, however there's only one Virgin and Richard Branson, just as there's only one original Media Man Australia. You can also trust RB to keep turning up in the news for something, thus keeping the Virgin name in the world's most recognized and trusted list, which works for everyone (unless your a competitor).
Some quotes that make strike a chord with Virgin and its audience...
Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow - Rupert Murdoch
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has - Margaret Mead
First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win - Ghandi
Internet is like electricity - James Packer
In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed - Charles Darwin
and last, but not least...
In the '80's my gut feeling was that airlines were crap. I hated spending time on planes. I thought we could create the kind of airline I'd like. So we got a secondhand 747 and gave it a go - Richard Branson
Thank you Virgin Enterprises Limited for being part of our ongoing journey, and the journey of so many others who had a go. You have to be in it to win it, and Virgin Enterprises, Virgin Games, and so many of their friends and associates know a thing or two about this. Happy flying and work hard, play and party harder.
Greg Tingle
Founder and Director
Media Man Australia
Global Gaming Directory
Saturday, September 05, 2009
The Reel Heist Promotion at Virgin Casino
This month Virgin Casino have a great promotion for online slots fans this September.
The Reel Heist at Virgin Casino starts on 14th September and it runs till the end of the month.
There’s £50,000 to be won and it’s easy to participate in this promotion that could see you walk away with up to £100 every single day.
It’s easy to take part in the Reel Heist at Virgin Casino. Watch out for the selected online slots games between Monday 14th and Sunday 27th September and play.
As you play, you will earn cash for you wagers, depending on how much you wager on the selected casino slot games every day you will earn yourself between £5 and £100 every single day. That’s up to £1,400 over the whole promotional period.
Below are the qualifying wagers and what you can win playing your favourite online slots in the Reel Heist at Virgin Casino:
Tier 1: Wager £175 to receive a £5 bonus
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These bonuses are available every single day and as you can see there’s one to suit all pockets.
It's a daily promotion you can join in as few or as many days as you like. The great thing is that once you have earned your online slots bonus for one day, you can head back in the next day and have anther go.
Be sure to check out Virgin Casino for two whole weeks of ‘reel’ action today.
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The Reel Heist at Virgin Casino starts on 14th September and it runs till the end of the month.
There’s £50,000 to be won and it’s easy to participate in this promotion that could see you walk away with up to £100 every single day.
It’s easy to take part in the Reel Heist at Virgin Casino. Watch out for the selected online slots games between Monday 14th and Sunday 27th September and play.
As you play, you will earn cash for you wagers, depending on how much you wager on the selected casino slot games every day you will earn yourself between £5 and £100 every single day. That’s up to £1,400 over the whole promotional period.
Below are the qualifying wagers and what you can win playing your favourite online slots in the Reel Heist at Virgin Casino:
Tier 1: Wager £175 to receive a £5 bonus
Tier 2: Wager £350 to receive a £10 bonus
Tier 3: Wager £700 to receive a £20 bonus
Tier 4: Wager £1,400 to receive a £40 bonus
Tier 5: Wager £1,750 to receive a £50 bonus
Tier 6: Wager £3,500 to receive a £100 bonus
These bonuses are available every single day and as you can see there’s one to suit all pockets.
It's a daily promotion you can join in as few or as many days as you like. The great thing is that once you have earned your online slots bonus for one day, you can head back in the next day and have anther go.
Be sure to check out Virgin Casino for two whole weeks of ‘reel’ action today.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Rainbow Riches® Win Big Shindig™ Goes Live At VirginCasino.com
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Saturday, August 22, 2009
Rainbow Riches® at Virgin Casino
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Rainbow Riches, Win Big Shindig, and Pick Me are trademarks or registered trademarks of IGT and/or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries, and are used with permission. Copyright © 2009 IGT. All rights reserved.
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• 10 lines of lucky slot action
• Fun Irish leprechaun theme
• Win up to 25,000 credits by getting 5 Logo symbols on all lines at max bet
• Win up to 25,000 credits in the Pots of Luck Bonus
• AutoPlay feature automatically initiates play for 10, 25, 50 or 100 games
• Win up to 1,000 credits in the Gamble Feature
• Gamble your wins at the odds you choose, from 1.25x to 8x
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• USD: 1¢ / 5¢ / 10¢ / 25¢ / 50¢ / $1 / $2 / $5
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Win 4 Nights To Richard Branson’s Exclusive Moroccan Retreat, Kasbah Tamadot
To win the holiday to Kasbah Tamadot wager £100 at Virgin Casino in August and once you've, you’ll get 1 entry into the prize draw. In addition, for every extra £100 you wager you’ll receive an additional entry.
Virgin Casino will draw two names at random on 1st September 2009
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Thursday, August 20, 2009
Rainbow Riches® Win Big Shindig™ coming to Virgin Casino!
Pots of gold and the luck of the Irish await in Rainbow Riches® Win Big Shindig™, coming to Virgin Casino on 27th August 2009!
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• 10 lines of lucky slot action
• Fun Irish leprechaun theme
• Win up to 25,000 credits by getting 5 Logo symbols on all lines at max bet
• Win up to 25,000 credits in the Pots of Luck Bonus
• AutoPlay feature automatically initiates play for 10, 25, 50 or 100 games
• Win up to 1,000 credits in the Gamble Feature
• Gamble your wins at the odds you choose, from 1.25x to 8x
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• Three Hat Bonus symbols landing anywhere on reels 1, 3 and 5 trigger the Pick Me™ Bonus
• Player picks one of the three Hats
• Player can win 10x or 20x their bet, or a trip to the Pots of Luck Bonus
Pots of Luck Bonus
• Leprechaun dances a jig as gold, silver and bronze pots spin around
• Player wins the value of one pot, up to 25,000 credits
Top Award
Up to 25,000 credits for a single bet by getting 5 Logo symbols on all lines at max bet, or by getting the highest value pot in the Pots of Luck Bonus at max bet. There is no award cap in this game.
Coin denominations
• GBP: 1p / 2p / 5p / 10p / 20p / 50p / £1 / £2 / £5
• Euro: 1c / 2c / 5c / 10c / 20c / 50c / €1 / €2 / €5
• USD: 1¢ / 5¢ / 10¢ / 25¢ / 50¢ / $1 / $2 / $5
Rainbow Riches, Win Big Shindig, and Pick Me are trademarks or registered trademarks of IGT and/or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries, and are used with permission. Copyright © 2009 IGT. All rights reserved.
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• One of the most successful and popular games in UK casino history
• 10 lines of lucky slot action
• Fun Irish leprechaun theme
• Win up to 25,000 credits by getting 5 Logo symbols on all lines at max bet
• Win up to 25,000 credits in the Pots of Luck Bonus
• AutoPlay feature automatically initiates play for 10, 25, 50 or 100 games
• Win up to 1,000 credits in the Gamble Feature
• Gamble your wins at the odds you choose, from 1.25x to 8x
Pick Me™ Bonus
• Three Hat Bonus symbols landing anywhere on reels 1, 3 and 5 trigger the Pick Me™ Bonus
• Player picks one of the three Hats
• Player can win 10x or 20x their bet, or a trip to the Pots of Luck Bonus
Pots of Luck Bonus
• Leprechaun dances a jig as gold, silver and bronze pots spin around
• Player wins the value of one pot, up to 25,000 credits
Top Award
Up to 25,000 credits for a single bet by getting 5 Logo symbols on all lines at max bet, or by getting the highest value pot in the Pots of Luck Bonus at max bet. There is no award cap in this game.
Coin denominations
• GBP: 1p / 2p / 5p / 10p / 20p / 50p / £1 / £2 / £5
• Euro: 1c / 2c / 5c / 10c / 20c / 50c / €1 / €2 / €5
• USD: 1¢ / 5¢ / 10¢ / 25¢ / 50¢ / $1 / $2 / $5
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Lower Fares to Australia are Coming as Virgin Spreads Its Wings From South Africa to Australia With Its Newest Airline
From Leopards and Lions to Koalas and Kangaroos
BRISBANE, Australia, August 17 -- -- Coming soon!! Sir Richard Branson's newest Australian airline to bring low fares, koalas on the aircraft wall, opera house shakers, the Southern Cross, a new airline choice and world famous Virgin service to the people of South Africa.
Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of Virgin Group, has today announced that Australia's newest international airline, V Australia, will launch direct flights between Johannesburg, South Africa and Melbourne, Australia from early next year.^
V Australia launched flights between Australia and the US in February this year and has already been recognized for its exceptional in-flight product, friendly crew and unique Australiana touches. The airline is the sister carrier to Richard Branson's other long haul airline, Virgin Atlantic, which already operates flights from the United Kingdom to Johannesburg.
V Australia will begin flying between Australia and South Africa in March next year, just in time to fly hordes of fans to Johannesburg for the FIFA World Cup.
Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne will take off on 13 March 2010 and operate twice weekly with connections to other Australian cities including Sydney and Brisbane.
Sir Richard Branson said, "I am very proud to be bringing our fresh new Aussie airline to South Africa and can't wait for it to touch down for the first time on South African soil. I know V Australia will offer true value for money, while at the same time providing a brilliant service."
He added, "I am especially pleased that it will mean lower fares to Australia and will also bring more Aussie visitors to experience the special beauty of South Africa, its people, its landscape and of course, the big five."
V Australia is part of the award winning Virgin Blue Group of Airlines, based in Australia and operates a brand new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The carrier offers a three class service including International Business, International Premium Economy and International Economy.
The airline was designed to offer the most comfortable, high-tech, innovative and pleasurable long haul flying experience available and does so via a range of special features from the sit-down in-flight bar, fully lie-flat beds and "privacy suite" seating options in Business Class to the complimentary thongs and salt and pepper shakers in the shape of the Sydney Opera House that are gifted to Business Class Guests.
The aircraft also features Australian animals hidden in wallpaper murals on the bathroom walls, a Ladies Only Toilet and the Southern Cross sky twinkling on the cabin roof through its innovative mood lighting system. Every V Australia Guest across all cabins is able to enjoy our "Red" individual seat back in-flight entertainment providing a wide array of films, music and games.
Sir Richard Branson continued, "The one special thing that sets Virgin airlines apart from all other airlines around the world is the people who fly our aircraft and the people who look after our Guests, whether it be in the air or on the ground and I am personally excited that travellers can now fly from Australia direct to South Africa on V Australia and then on to London with Virgin Atlantic under the great care of Virgin crew all the way."
Virgin Blue Group revolutionized air travel in the Australian market when it first launched almost 10 years ago and has been credited with providing competitive air fares, sterling service and for bringing back old fashioned fun and glamour to both domestic and international flying.
The commencement of V Australia flights to Johannesburg will mean South African travellers will be able to fly all around the world on a Virgin airline including to Australia and then across to Los Angeles on V Australia, on to New York on Virgin America, followed by a flight to London and then back to South Africa on Virgin Atlantic.
V Australia plans to announce super specials to Australia shortly, signaling a new era of air fare competition on South Africa- Australia routes.
*Subject to Government and regulatory approval.
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BRISBANE, Australia, August 17 -- -- Coming soon!! Sir Richard Branson's newest Australian airline to bring low fares, koalas on the aircraft wall, opera house shakers, the Southern Cross, a new airline choice and world famous Virgin service to the people of South Africa.
Sir Richard Branson, Chairman of Virgin Group, has today announced that Australia's newest international airline, V Australia, will launch direct flights between Johannesburg, South Africa and Melbourne, Australia from early next year.^
V Australia launched flights between Australia and the US in February this year and has already been recognized for its exceptional in-flight product, friendly crew and unique Australiana touches. The airline is the sister carrier to Richard Branson's other long haul airline, Virgin Atlantic, which already operates flights from the United Kingdom to Johannesburg.
V Australia will begin flying between Australia and South Africa in March next year, just in time to fly hordes of fans to Johannesburg for the FIFA World Cup.
Flights from Johannesburg to Melbourne will take off on 13 March 2010 and operate twice weekly with connections to other Australian cities including Sydney and Brisbane.
Sir Richard Branson said, "I am very proud to be bringing our fresh new Aussie airline to South Africa and can't wait for it to touch down for the first time on South African soil. I know V Australia will offer true value for money, while at the same time providing a brilliant service."
He added, "I am especially pleased that it will mean lower fares to Australia and will also bring more Aussie visitors to experience the special beauty of South Africa, its people, its landscape and of course, the big five."
V Australia is part of the award winning Virgin Blue Group of Airlines, based in Australia and operates a brand new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The carrier offers a three class service including International Business, International Premium Economy and International Economy.
The airline was designed to offer the most comfortable, high-tech, innovative and pleasurable long haul flying experience available and does so via a range of special features from the sit-down in-flight bar, fully lie-flat beds and "privacy suite" seating options in Business Class to the complimentary thongs and salt and pepper shakers in the shape of the Sydney Opera House that are gifted to Business Class Guests.
The aircraft also features Australian animals hidden in wallpaper murals on the bathroom walls, a Ladies Only Toilet and the Southern Cross sky twinkling on the cabin roof through its innovative mood lighting system. Every V Australia Guest across all cabins is able to enjoy our "Red" individual seat back in-flight entertainment providing a wide array of films, music and games.
Sir Richard Branson continued, "The one special thing that sets Virgin airlines apart from all other airlines around the world is the people who fly our aircraft and the people who look after our Guests, whether it be in the air or on the ground and I am personally excited that travellers can now fly from Australia direct to South Africa on V Australia and then on to London with Virgin Atlantic under the great care of Virgin crew all the way."
Virgin Blue Group revolutionized air travel in the Australian market when it first launched almost 10 years ago and has been credited with providing competitive air fares, sterling service and for bringing back old fashioned fun and glamour to both domestic and international flying.
The commencement of V Australia flights to Johannesburg will mean South African travellers will be able to fly all around the world on a Virgin airline including to Australia and then across to Los Angeles on V Australia, on to New York on Virgin America, followed by a flight to London and then back to South Africa on Virgin Atlantic.
V Australia plans to announce super specials to Australia shortly, signaling a new era of air fare competition on South Africa- Australia routes.
*Subject to Government and regulatory approval.
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Saturday, August 15, 2009
Virgin Atlantic's Sir Richard Branson Writes to President Obama and Warns of Dangers to Consumers if BA and AA Merge
- First anniversary of BA and AA applying for permission to tie-up
SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Richard Branson, the founder and President of Virgin Atlantic, has written to the President of the United States, Barack Obama, to warn of the dangers to consumers if British Airways and American Airlines are allowed to effectively merge.
Friday, Aug. 14 marks the first anniversary since troubled carriers BA and AA applied to regulators for permission to fix prices and schedules, and share marketing and operational data.
Regulators in the U.S. and Europe have been studying crucial data relating to the application and assessing the dominant market shares which BA and AA would have on some of the most popular and profitable routes between London Heathrow and the U.S.
In his letter to President Obama, Sir Richard Branson said:
"Your Administration is nearing a defining moment in U.S. airline competition policy. The choice is a stark one that could last for decades: whether to side with the consumer and competition or whether to approve the virtual merger of BA and AA."
"Never before has the U.S. Government approved an anti-trust immunity application where barriers to entry are so significant that any new meaningful competitive entry is virtually impossible. Take-off and landing slots at London's Heathrow Airport are scarce and virtually impossible to obtain at times required for competitive transatlantic services. In the rare instances that slots become available, they are prohibitively expensive for airlines in good economic times and out-of-reach in challenging ones."
"BA and AA are seeking anti-trust immunity because it will enable them to squeeze existing Heathrow-U.S. competitors off key routes. If BA/AA win, it will be an unprecedented loss for consumers - prices will increase as the monopolists wield their power without competitive pricing pressure and reduced competition inevitably leads to worse customer service."
"BA and AA are opportunistically suggesting your Administration should suspend rigorous competition analysis due to the current economic downturn. You should reject this self-serving sympathy ploy. Every carrier faces financial challenges and should be adjusting their business plans and costs without a free meal ticket from government."
"Mr. President, I am optimistic that your Administration will stand on principle, rigorously subject BA/AA to exacting competition analysis and ultimately choose to stand on the side of consumers and competition by rejecting BA/AA's anti-trust application. Now, more than ever, consumers are counting on you to put their interests first."
If allowed to proceed, BA/AA would have highly dominant market shares on key routes, such as Heathrow-Boston 80%; Heathrow-Miami 70%; Heathrow-Chicago 68%; Heathrow-JFK 62%; Heathrow-LAX 48%. It would also have 100% share on Heathrow-Dallas Fort Worth.
More details can be found at www.virginatlantic.com/monstermonopoly
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SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Richard Branson, the founder and President of Virgin Atlantic, has written to the President of the United States, Barack Obama, to warn of the dangers to consumers if British Airways and American Airlines are allowed to effectively merge.
Friday, Aug. 14 marks the first anniversary since troubled carriers BA and AA applied to regulators for permission to fix prices and schedules, and share marketing and operational data.
Regulators in the U.S. and Europe have been studying crucial data relating to the application and assessing the dominant market shares which BA and AA would have on some of the most popular and profitable routes between London Heathrow and the U.S.
In his letter to President Obama, Sir Richard Branson said:
"Your Administration is nearing a defining moment in U.S. airline competition policy. The choice is a stark one that could last for decades: whether to side with the consumer and competition or whether to approve the virtual merger of BA and AA."
"Never before has the U.S. Government approved an anti-trust immunity application where barriers to entry are so significant that any new meaningful competitive entry is virtually impossible. Take-off and landing slots at London's Heathrow Airport are scarce and virtually impossible to obtain at times required for competitive transatlantic services. In the rare instances that slots become available, they are prohibitively expensive for airlines in good economic times and out-of-reach in challenging ones."
"BA and AA are seeking anti-trust immunity because it will enable them to squeeze existing Heathrow-U.S. competitors off key routes. If BA/AA win, it will be an unprecedented loss for consumers - prices will increase as the monopolists wield their power without competitive pricing pressure and reduced competition inevitably leads to worse customer service."
"BA and AA are opportunistically suggesting your Administration should suspend rigorous competition analysis due to the current economic downturn. You should reject this self-serving sympathy ploy. Every carrier faces financial challenges and should be adjusting their business plans and costs without a free meal ticket from government."
"Mr. President, I am optimistic that your Administration will stand on principle, rigorously subject BA/AA to exacting competition analysis and ultimately choose to stand on the side of consumers and competition by rejecting BA/AA's anti-trust application. Now, more than ever, consumers are counting on you to put their interests first."
If allowed to proceed, BA/AA would have highly dominant market shares on key routes, such as Heathrow-Boston 80%; Heathrow-Miami 70%; Heathrow-Chicago 68%; Heathrow-JFK 62%; Heathrow-LAX 48%. It would also have 100% share on Heathrow-Dallas Fort Worth.
More details can be found at www.virginatlantic.com/monstermonopoly
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Saturday, August 08, 2009
Virgin Bingo Releases 3 New Slot Games
Popular British igaming company, Virgin Games, has released 3 new slot games into their Virgin Bingo portfolio.
Be certain to check out Thor's Thunder, Dungeons and Dragons, and Transformers: Ultimate Payback.
Slots fans are bound to enjoy some of Virgin's more established online pokies such as Cleopatra, Monopoly with Pass Go Bonus, Triple Fortune Dragon, Da Vinci Diamonds, Clover Rollover, Hollywood Boulevard, Lucky Ladies and ELVIS: A Little More Action.
IGT's WagerWorks supplies the majority of Virgin Games online games portfolio.
The Virgin brand remains one of the worlds most trusted, well known and respected brands.
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Be certain to check out Thor's Thunder, Dungeons and Dragons, and Transformers: Ultimate Payback.
Slots fans are bound to enjoy some of Virgin's more established online pokies such as Cleopatra, Monopoly with Pass Go Bonus, Triple Fortune Dragon, Da Vinci Diamonds, Clover Rollover, Hollywood Boulevard, Lucky Ladies and ELVIS: A Little More Action.
IGT's WagerWorks supplies the majority of Virgin Games online games portfolio.
The Virgin brand remains one of the worlds most trusted, well known and respected brands.
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Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Virgin Casino News - More games and bonuses on the way
Reliable sources at Virgin Games advise that more great games are on the way.
If the games are anything like the awesome releases from IGT (International Game Technology) via their WagerWorks online arm, casino game fans are in for treat. How can we not remember classic slots like Cleopatra, Da Vinci Diamonds and Enchanted Unicorn, and then there's modern branded slots like Transformers.
Don't forget to check out Virgin Games rewards program V*Points, and if your feeling really lucky why not give MegaJackpots slots a spin.
Virgin Games is one of Richard Branson's companies in the Virgin Group, so you know it's good value and fun, backed by one of the world's most trusted and respected brands.
As always, keep it fun, know your limits, and thanks for visiting VirginCasino.com
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If the games are anything like the awesome releases from IGT (International Game Technology) via their WagerWorks online arm, casino game fans are in for treat. How can we not remember classic slots like Cleopatra, Da Vinci Diamonds and Enchanted Unicorn, and then there's modern branded slots like Transformers.
Don't forget to check out Virgin Games rewards program V*Points, and if your feeling really lucky why not give MegaJackpots slots a spin.
Virgin Games is one of Richard Branson's companies in the Virgin Group, so you know it's good value and fun, backed by one of the world's most trusted and respected brands.
As always, keep it fun, know your limits, and thanks for visiting VirginCasino.com
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Virgin Poker Points - Get More With Virgin Games!
London, 29th July 2009 – Virgin Games, the online gaming service is improving its V*POINTS customer loyalty scheme by giving players up to five times more points when they play for real money online.
The Virgin Games’ V*POINTS customer loyalty scheme offers players the chance to earn V*POINTS in return for money wagered across Virgin Casino, Virgin Bingo and Virgin Poker.
Points accumulated can then be swapped up for cash, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles, Virgin Experience days, Virgin vouchers or donations to the Virgin Unite charity ensuring the great Virgin experience extends beyond online play.
And that’s not all, to celebrate; Virgin Casino has 50,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles up for grabs throughout the month of July.
To qualify, customers simply play cash at Virgin Casino and at the end of the month 26 lucky winners will be drawn and awarded a share of the prize! Players automatically receive a V*POINTS account when they register at Virgin Games so that they can start accumulating points straight away.
Simon Burridge, CEO Virgin Games, comments: "The new V*POINTS loyalty rates offer our players greater added value and return as well as the chance to earn points every time they play. Our new and improved customer experience program allows us to continue to deliver the unique Virgin experience and reward our loyal customers." For more information on Virgin Games please visit http://www.virgingames.com
-ENDS-
Notes to Editors: Players earn V*POINTS across Virgin Casino, Virgin Bingo and Virgin Poker, see a further point breakdown below:
Virgin Games Group V*POINTS earned for every £100 wagered
Slots 10
Blackjack 5
Roulette 7.5
Tables and Poker 7.5
Instant Win & Keno 10
Jackpots 10
Bingo 60
About Virgin Games Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes™ and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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The Virgin Games’ V*POINTS customer loyalty scheme offers players the chance to earn V*POINTS in return for money wagered across Virgin Casino, Virgin Bingo and Virgin Poker.
Points accumulated can then be swapped up for cash, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles, Virgin Experience days, Virgin vouchers or donations to the Virgin Unite charity ensuring the great Virgin experience extends beyond online play.
And that’s not all, to celebrate; Virgin Casino has 50,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles up for grabs throughout the month of July.
To qualify, customers simply play cash at Virgin Casino and at the end of the month 26 lucky winners will be drawn and awarded a share of the prize! Players automatically receive a V*POINTS account when they register at Virgin Games so that they can start accumulating points straight away.
Simon Burridge, CEO Virgin Games, comments: "The new V*POINTS loyalty rates offer our players greater added value and return as well as the chance to earn points every time they play. Our new and improved customer experience program allows us to continue to deliver the unique Virgin experience and reward our loyal customers." For more information on Virgin Games please visit http://www.virgingames.com
-ENDS-
Notes to Editors: Players earn V*POINTS across Virgin Casino, Virgin Bingo and Virgin Poker, see a further point breakdown below:
Virgin Games Group V*POINTS earned for every £100 wagered
Slots 10
Blackjack 5
Roulette 7.5
Tables and Poker 7.5
Instant Win & Keno 10
Jackpots 10
Bingo 60
About Virgin Games Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes™ and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of £1,500,000
Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros – as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
Websites
Virgin Poker
Virgin Casino
Friday, July 24, 2009
Virgin boosts online presence with dynamic website
Virgin Enterprises Limited, otherwise known as the Virgin Group of Companies, has revamped their company website portal.
The company was established by Richard Branson in the 1970's has a vast portfolio including but not limited to mobile telephony, internet, aviation, holidays, finance travel and gaming.
Virgin.com, forms part of the company strategy to adapt to the ever changing face of the business world.
Brand director, Catherine Salway, has gone on record with the following, according to a number of news media reports:
"One of the biggest things that we’re doing is that we’re re-launching our online presence, which at the moment is a really flat directory portal, Virgin.com"
"In the next month we’re going to be completely reinventing how Virgin is presented online with a really dynamic, interactive portal which will serve up to the consumer what they will be most interested in from the Virgin Group".
"We felt that that’s been something that we’ve needed to continue to invest in".
"We’re being selective and I hope smart about the marketing decisions that we’re taking, so I guess we’re relying less and less on traditional media in that sense as well".
"As a mother brand it’s extremely powerful. So over the years, especially in recent years, we’ve become quite fussy about what we apply our brand to and ensuring that each company lives up to those values in order to protect the mother brand".
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Richard Branson
*Media Man Australia a business b2b business relationship with a number of companies in The Virgin Group of Companies, the details of which are commercially sensitive in nature.
The company was established by Richard Branson in the 1970's has a vast portfolio including but not limited to mobile telephony, internet, aviation, holidays, finance travel and gaming.
Virgin.com, forms part of the company strategy to adapt to the ever changing face of the business world.
Brand director, Catherine Salway, has gone on record with the following, according to a number of news media reports:
"One of the biggest things that we’re doing is that we’re re-launching our online presence, which at the moment is a really flat directory portal, Virgin.com"
"In the next month we’re going to be completely reinventing how Virgin is presented online with a really dynamic, interactive portal which will serve up to the consumer what they will be most interested in from the Virgin Group".
"We felt that that’s been something that we’ve needed to continue to invest in".
"We’re being selective and I hope smart about the marketing decisions that we’re taking, so I guess we’re relying less and less on traditional media in that sense as well".
"As a mother brand it’s extremely powerful. So over the years, especially in recent years, we’ve become quite fussy about what we apply our brand to and ensuring that each company lives up to those values in order to protect the mother brand".
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Virgin Enterprises Limited
Richard Branson
*Media Man Australia a business b2b business relationship with a number of companies in The Virgin Group of Companies, the details of which are commercially sensitive in nature.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Virgin Games still one of the strongest casino and igaming brands in Britain, European region, and globally
Virgin Games still one of the strongest casino, gaming and igaming brands in Britain, the European region, and globally.
Findings from research conducted by Casino News Media and Media Man Australia indicate that Virgin Games still remains one of the strongest, most recognized and trusted casino and igaming brands in Britain, Europe as a whole, and across the globe.
This news comes and more companies enter the igaming sector and a number of British gaming companies commence national and international media, marketing and advertising campaigns.
The Virgin Games portfolio includes Virgin Casino, Virgin Poker, Virgin Bingo, IGT's MegaJackpots system and V*Points rewards.
Virgin Games is part of Richard Branson's Virgin Enterprises Limited, comprising of approximately 300 business arms and one of the world's most recognised and trusted brands.
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Findings from research conducted by Casino News Media and Media Man Australia indicate that Virgin Games still remains one of the strongest, most recognized and trusted casino and igaming brands in Britain, Europe as a whole, and across the globe.
This news comes and more companies enter the igaming sector and a number of British gaming companies commence national and international media, marketing and advertising campaigns.
The Virgin Games portfolio includes Virgin Casino, Virgin Poker, Virgin Bingo, IGT's MegaJackpots system and V*Points rewards.
Virgin Games is part of Richard Branson's Virgin Enterprises Limited, comprising of approximately 300 business arms and one of the world's most recognised and trusted brands.
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Thursday, July 09, 2009
Branson winds up the Aussies with the ultimate sledge
Virgin Media tycoon beams himself onto Sydney Harbour Bridge
Richard Branson has thrown down the gauntlet to the Australian nation by beaming a tongue-in-cheek image of himself onto one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, to mark the start of the Ashes series.
The image, referencing Australia captain Ricky Ponting and featuring Branson’s face painted with a St George’s Cross, was unveiled in the shadow on the famous Sydney Opera House with the slogan “Good luck Ricky. You’ll need it. Dicky x” to promote Virgin Media’s ‘Fifty50’ campaign, designed to spur England on as they fight to win The Ashes this summer. The company has pledged to donate £1,000 to charity for every England batsman who scores a half century during the series to celebrate the national roll-out of the broadband provider’s ultrafast 50Mb broadband service.
Richard Branson said: “I love Australia and I know that the Aussies are always up for a spot of light-hearted banter, especially when it comes to The Ashes. Every Australian I know wants to stuff us in the upcoming series and I wanted to do my bit to encourage the England team in the hope that they can win the Ashes this time round.”
Laurinda Rio-Copeland, who lives in Sydney but is originally from London, was passing by as the image was beamed onto the bridge. She said: “I have had so many Aussies rib me about England’s defeat in the last series, telling me how we are going to get beaten again. I think this image is really funny and it’s nice to see the Aussies being on the receiving end for a change.”
The unique ‘Fifty50’ scheme will run throughout The Ashes and will see Virgin Media donate to a selection of good causes favoured by the England players. Launched by former England skipper and Yorkshire player Michael Vaughan, the charity donations will go to each English batman’s chosen charity, every time he scores 50 runs or more in a single innings, throughout the series.
To find out more about Virgin Media’s 50Mb service, visit www.virginmedia.com/50
Media Contacts
Verity Henderson, Virgin Media, 0207 299 5712, verity.henderson@virginmedia.co.uk
Toby Steele, Frank PR, 0207 693 6999, tobysteele@frankpr.it / virginmedia@frankpr.it
Notes to Editors
Terms and Conditions
Virgin Media will donate £1,000 for every England player who scores 50 runs or more in a single innings, throughout the 2009 Ashes series.
One charity per player is permitted which should be communicated to Virgin Media before the end of the series.
The prize is non-transferable, and there is no alternative.
Virgin Media reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the initiative or amend these terms and conditions where reasonably necessary.
About Virgin Media
With almost 10 million customers, Virgin Media is the UK's first quad-play provider of broadband, TV, phone and mobile.
The company is the largest residential broadband provider in the UK, using a unique fibre optic cable network to deliver next generation ultrafast internet access of up to 50Mb to just over half of all homes. Combined with a high speed ADSL service and mobile broadband products, Virgin Media is able to offer broadband internet access to virtually the entire country.
Virgin Media has the UK’s most advanced TV on demand service and is the only TV platform to carry BBC iPlayer. It is the second largest provider of pay TV, was the first to launch a high definition TV service and offers a high-specification, HD-ready V+ personal video recorder.
The company operates the most popular virtual mobile network in the UK which, when launched, was the world’s first such mobile phone service. It is also one of the largest fixed-line home phone providers in the country.
Virgin Media also owns Virgin Media Television (VMtv) which runs eight entertainment channels, including Virgin1, Living, Bravo and Challenge. VMtv is a 50 per cent joint partner with BBC Worldwide in UKTV, which consists of ten channels including Dave, G.O.L.D., Watch and Alibi.
With operations based entirely in the UK, Virgin Media Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (VMED).
For more information, go to www.virginmedia.com.
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Virgin Broadband
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Richard Branson
Richard Branson has thrown down the gauntlet to the Australian nation by beaming a tongue-in-cheek image of himself onto one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, to mark the start of the Ashes series.
The image, referencing Australia captain Ricky Ponting and featuring Branson’s face painted with a St George’s Cross, was unveiled in the shadow on the famous Sydney Opera House with the slogan “Good luck Ricky. You’ll need it. Dicky x” to promote Virgin Media’s ‘Fifty50’ campaign, designed to spur England on as they fight to win The Ashes this summer. The company has pledged to donate £1,000 to charity for every England batsman who scores a half century during the series to celebrate the national roll-out of the broadband provider’s ultrafast 50Mb broadband service.
Richard Branson said: “I love Australia and I know that the Aussies are always up for a spot of light-hearted banter, especially when it comes to The Ashes. Every Australian I know wants to stuff us in the upcoming series and I wanted to do my bit to encourage the England team in the hope that they can win the Ashes this time round.”
Laurinda Rio-Copeland, who lives in Sydney but is originally from London, was passing by as the image was beamed onto the bridge. She said: “I have had so many Aussies rib me about England’s defeat in the last series, telling me how we are going to get beaten again. I think this image is really funny and it’s nice to see the Aussies being on the receiving end for a change.”
The unique ‘Fifty50’ scheme will run throughout The Ashes and will see Virgin Media donate to a selection of good causes favoured by the England players. Launched by former England skipper and Yorkshire player Michael Vaughan, the charity donations will go to each English batman’s chosen charity, every time he scores 50 runs or more in a single innings, throughout the series.
To find out more about Virgin Media’s 50Mb service, visit www.virginmedia.com/50
Media Contacts
Verity Henderson, Virgin Media, 0207 299 5712, verity.henderson@virginmedia.co.uk
Toby Steele, Frank PR, 0207 693 6999, tobysteele@frankpr.it / virginmedia@frankpr.it
Notes to Editors
Terms and Conditions
Virgin Media will donate £1,000 for every England player who scores 50 runs or more in a single innings, throughout the 2009 Ashes series.
One charity per player is permitted which should be communicated to Virgin Media before the end of the series.
The prize is non-transferable, and there is no alternative.
Virgin Media reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the initiative or amend these terms and conditions where reasonably necessary.
About Virgin Media
With almost 10 million customers, Virgin Media is the UK's first quad-play provider of broadband, TV, phone and mobile.
The company is the largest residential broadband provider in the UK, using a unique fibre optic cable network to deliver next generation ultrafast internet access of up to 50Mb to just over half of all homes. Combined with a high speed ADSL service and mobile broadband products, Virgin Media is able to offer broadband internet access to virtually the entire country.
Virgin Media has the UK’s most advanced TV on demand service and is the only TV platform to carry BBC iPlayer. It is the second largest provider of pay TV, was the first to launch a high definition TV service and offers a high-specification, HD-ready V+ personal video recorder.
The company operates the most popular virtual mobile network in the UK which, when launched, was the world’s first such mobile phone service. It is also one of the largest fixed-line home phone providers in the country.
Virgin Media also owns Virgin Media Television (VMtv) which runs eight entertainment channels, including Virgin1, Living, Bravo and Challenge. VMtv is a 50 per cent joint partner with BBC Worldwide in UKTV, which consists of ten channels including Dave, G.O.L.D., Watch and Alibi.
With operations based entirely in the UK, Virgin Media Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (VMED).
For more information, go to www.virginmedia.com.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Virgin Atlantic launches vtravelled - a unique travel website
Share Your Passion For Travel on vtravelled.com
SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., June 23 /PRNewswire -- Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, today launched a new website, vtravelled.com, to create a new global online community dedicated to people with a passion for travel.
Dreamt up by Virgin Atlantic, vtravelled.com is a website designed to engage and inspire travelers, and showcase destinations through personal insights, stunning photography and quality editorial. Featuring guides on hundreds of cities, beaches, ski resorts and national parks, vtravelled is designed to inspire new adventures as well as make it easy to create, plan and share travels.
In true Virgin Atlantic style, vtravelled.com offers a dynamic, fresh and entertaining social media channel for people to share their travel knowledge and aspirations, and contribute to a new, online environment.
Steve Ridgway, Chief Executive of Virgin Atlantic, said:
"vtravelled.com is a unique proposition for travelers who want to celebrate and share their travel experiences with like minded people. We knew we could fill a large gap in the market by creating a community, which shared and discussed travel positively and creatively.
"vtravelled.com celebrates travel and creates a world in which we can be motivated to choose our next holiday destination through other people's eyes. It also shows that Virgin Atlantic, with the help of a knowledgeable community, is determined to take social media and travel to a new dimension."
Key features of vtravelled include:
Trip Pods: A tool to store and organize travel ideas and aspirations. It's easy to bookmark content from other sites and then share with friends and family to create the ultimate itinerary.
Vtravelled bookmarker: When users come across any future travel ideas on any site, they can bookmark and store them on vtravelled for future reference
Relevance: Shows users how similar they are to fellow travelers on the site
Google maps: Unique mash-up of Google maps on homepage and throughout the site
Photography: Stunning imagery to show the destination through the eyes of a fellow traveler
Eventful: Real-time updates of the top 50 events happening in each destination
Developed through consumers' recommendations, vtravelled.com features the latest technologies in web design to rate the relevance of other travelers in relation to users by percentage and vice versa, so they can receive recommendations from like minded people resulting in the most useful and most inspirational travel website.
For further information please contact the Virgin Atlantic Press Office at (203) 750-2570 or visit www.virginatlantic.com
Notes to editors:
Vtravelled.com was developed by social media specialists, Vexed Digital. The brand identity and site design was created with creative global agency, ATTIK. Launch sponsors include Atlantis Hotel - Dubai, Travelex and Bacardi, Knomo.
About Vexed Digital
Vexed (www.vexeddigital.com) specialize in building inspirational and sustainable social media propositions for global clients. Vexed's unique mix of strategic and technical expertise help clients identify, create and nurture successful, dynamic communities that are driven by users for users. Highly experienced in mapping the social ecosystem, Vexed work with brands to enable genuine conversations across social media channels and networks. Vtravelled was built on Vexed's proprietary custom social platform , a scaleable and robust solution, that can be adapted to deliver a bespoke solution for their clients.
About ATTIK
ATTIK (www.attik.com) is a global creative agency committed to designing extraordinary creative experiences that inspire consumers through compelling communications. ATTIK articulates brand strategy, designs creative solutions for advertising, below-the-line and online media, ensuring target audiences are vitally connected to every facet of its clients' brands. Clients include The Coca-Cola Company, Toyota, adidas and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
Website: http://www.virginatlantic.com
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Richard Branson
SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., June 23 /PRNewswire -- Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, today launched a new website, vtravelled.com, to create a new global online community dedicated to people with a passion for travel.
Dreamt up by Virgin Atlantic, vtravelled.com is a website designed to engage and inspire travelers, and showcase destinations through personal insights, stunning photography and quality editorial. Featuring guides on hundreds of cities, beaches, ski resorts and national parks, vtravelled is designed to inspire new adventures as well as make it easy to create, plan and share travels.
In true Virgin Atlantic style, vtravelled.com offers a dynamic, fresh and entertaining social media channel for people to share their travel knowledge and aspirations, and contribute to a new, online environment.
Steve Ridgway, Chief Executive of Virgin Atlantic, said:
"vtravelled.com is a unique proposition for travelers who want to celebrate and share their travel experiences with like minded people. We knew we could fill a large gap in the market by creating a community, which shared and discussed travel positively and creatively.
"vtravelled.com celebrates travel and creates a world in which we can be motivated to choose our next holiday destination through other people's eyes. It also shows that Virgin Atlantic, with the help of a knowledgeable community, is determined to take social media and travel to a new dimension."
Key features of vtravelled include:
Trip Pods: A tool to store and organize travel ideas and aspirations. It's easy to bookmark content from other sites and then share with friends and family to create the ultimate itinerary.
Vtravelled bookmarker: When users come across any future travel ideas on any site, they can bookmark and store them on vtravelled for future reference
Relevance: Shows users how similar they are to fellow travelers on the site
Google maps: Unique mash-up of Google maps on homepage and throughout the site
Photography: Stunning imagery to show the destination through the eyes of a fellow traveler
Eventful: Real-time updates of the top 50 events happening in each destination
Developed through consumers' recommendations, vtravelled.com features the latest technologies in web design to rate the relevance of other travelers in relation to users by percentage and vice versa, so they can receive recommendations from like minded people resulting in the most useful and most inspirational travel website.
For further information please contact the Virgin Atlantic Press Office at (203) 750-2570 or visit www.virginatlantic.com
Notes to editors:
Vtravelled.com was developed by social media specialists, Vexed Digital. The brand identity and site design was created with creative global agency, ATTIK. Launch sponsors include Atlantis Hotel - Dubai, Travelex and Bacardi, Knomo.
About Vexed Digital
Vexed (www.vexeddigital.com) specialize in building inspirational and sustainable social media propositions for global clients. Vexed's unique mix of strategic and technical expertise help clients identify, create and nurture successful, dynamic communities that are driven by users for users. Highly experienced in mapping the social ecosystem, Vexed work with brands to enable genuine conversations across social media channels and networks. Vtravelled was built on Vexed's proprietary custom social platform , a scaleable and robust solution, that can be adapted to deliver a bespoke solution for their clients.
About ATTIK
ATTIK (www.attik.com) is a global creative agency committed to designing extraordinary creative experiences that inspire consumers through compelling communications. ATTIK articulates brand strategy, designs creative solutions for advertising, below-the-line and online media, ensuring target audiences are vitally connected to every facet of its clients' brands. Clients include The Coca-Cola Company, Toyota, adidas and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
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Monday, June 22, 2009
WagerWorks Releases Transformers: Ultimate Payback
Online gaming software supplier WagerWorks has debuted its latest slot title, Transformers: Ultimate Payback, in hopes of taking advantage of the excitement surrounding the release of the next film in the Transformers series.
London-based WagerWorks is a subsidiary of International Game Technology (IGT), the Reno-based designer and manufacturer of computerised gaming equipment, and revealed that its new 25-payline slot features original characters, graphics and sounds from the age-long story about the square-off between Optimus Prime and Megatron.
The debut film in the series, Transformers, was released in 2007 and its first sequel, Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, debuts this week at cinemas around the world.
Transformers: Ultimate Payback features transforming symbols and animated wilds that multiply wins into fortunes. These wilds expand to make an entire reel wild and the slot also features a Cybertron Wild offering a multiplier of up to ten times.
Players gain entry into the game’s free spins Ultimate Payback Bonus when two bonus symbols appear on the first and fifth reels while additional transforming and Cybertron wilds during the bonus round allow players to further multiply their winnings.
The game also features a free spins bonus where Optimus Prime and Megatron battle for supremacy. If a player’s preferred Transformer wins during this stage, that competitor can receive a bonus of up to 3,250 additional credits. This bonus ends when one Transformer wins or 100 free spins have been played.
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London-based WagerWorks is a subsidiary of International Game Technology (IGT), the Reno-based designer and manufacturer of computerised gaming equipment, and revealed that its new 25-payline slot features original characters, graphics and sounds from the age-long story about the square-off between Optimus Prime and Megatron.
The debut film in the series, Transformers, was released in 2007 and its first sequel, Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen, debuts this week at cinemas around the world.
Transformers: Ultimate Payback features transforming symbols and animated wilds that multiply wins into fortunes. These wilds expand to make an entire reel wild and the slot also features a Cybertron Wild offering a multiplier of up to ten times.
Players gain entry into the game’s free spins Ultimate Payback Bonus when two bonus symbols appear on the first and fifth reels while additional transforming and Cybertron wilds during the bonus round allow players to further multiply their winnings.
The game also features a free spins bonus where Optimus Prime and Megatron battle for supremacy. If a player’s preferred Transformer wins during this stage, that competitor can receive a bonus of up to 3,250 additional credits. This bonus ends when one Transformer wins or 100 free spins have been played.
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
The Robots in Disguise Are Coming to Virgin Casino-Transformers: Ultimate Payback
-Virgin Casino launches new slot game, Transformers: Ultimate Payback(TM)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Jun 19, 2009 - Virgin Casino today announces the launch of the brand new online slot game, Transformers: Ultimate Payback(TM). The multi-coin slot game offers players the chance to experience an action packed battle between their favourite Transformers complete with authentic characters, voiceovers and the theme song from the cult science-fiction series! Players can reap the rewards along the way with the slot game's 25-payline configuration, Transforming Wild symbols, free spins and bonus level.
Throughout the base game, players can multiply their winnings into fortunes by making an entire reel wild by revealing Optimus Prime and Megatron Transforming Wild symbols on the second and fourth reels. And if that's not enough, the Cybertron Variable Wild symbol can offer up to a 10 x line multiplier.
Players can settle the ongoing battle between The Autobots and The Decepticons once and for all with the Ultimate Payback Bonus(TM) which is triggered by bonus symbols landing simultaneously anywhere on the first and fifth reels. Optimus Prime (leader of Autobots) or Megatron (leader of Decepticons) battle when a 'Fight' symbol is revealed anywhere on the fifth reel. Before the great battle commences players are tasked with the tough decision of selecting which robot they believe will win. Players can spin for free (maximum 100 spins) until one of the Transformers triumphs and if their chosen hero wins players can cash in on up to 3250 bonus credits.
As with all Virgin Casino games, players can also earn V-POINTS - Virgin Games' loyalty points - every time they play. Offering players the chance to redeem their points for further Virgin rewards, including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles or cold, hard cash, V-POINTS can be transferred across Virgin Games portfolio of products, including Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.
Premium releases including ELVIS - A Little More Action(R), Dungeons and Dragons: Fortress of Fortunes(TM), Cleopatra II(TM) and Da Vinci Diamonds(R) have already been added to Virgin Casino's portfolio of games. Further big titles will be added to Virgin Games in the coming months, ensuring a constant stream of new and exciting games to keep players' adrenalin going.
Virgin Casino launched under the Virgin Games brand in June 2004. The site was refreshed in June 2006, providing players with a greater choice of games and additional means of earning bonus points and rewards.
Transformers: Ultimate Payback(TM) is available on www.virgingames.com/casino
(i) Transformers: Ultimate Payback(TM) is a trademark of IGT in the U.S. and/or other countries, and is used with permission. U.S. and international patents pending.
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Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, Jun 19, 2009 - Virgin Casino today announces the launch of the brand new online slot game, Transformers: Ultimate Payback(TM). The multi-coin slot game offers players the chance to experience an action packed battle between their favourite Transformers complete with authentic characters, voiceovers and the theme song from the cult science-fiction series! Players can reap the rewards along the way with the slot game's 25-payline configuration, Transforming Wild symbols, free spins and bonus level.
Throughout the base game, players can multiply their winnings into fortunes by making an entire reel wild by revealing Optimus Prime and Megatron Transforming Wild symbols on the second and fourth reels. And if that's not enough, the Cybertron Variable Wild symbol can offer up to a 10 x line multiplier.
Players can settle the ongoing battle between The Autobots and The Decepticons once and for all with the Ultimate Payback Bonus(TM) which is triggered by bonus symbols landing simultaneously anywhere on the first and fifth reels. Optimus Prime (leader of Autobots) or Megatron (leader of Decepticons) battle when a 'Fight' symbol is revealed anywhere on the fifth reel. Before the great battle commences players are tasked with the tough decision of selecting which robot they believe will win. Players can spin for free (maximum 100 spins) until one of the Transformers triumphs and if their chosen hero wins players can cash in on up to 3250 bonus credits.
As with all Virgin Casino games, players can also earn V-POINTS - Virgin Games' loyalty points - every time they play. Offering players the chance to redeem their points for further Virgin rewards, including Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles or cold, hard cash, V-POINTS can be transferred across Virgin Games portfolio of products, including Virgin Poker and Virgin Bingo.
Premium releases including ELVIS - A Little More Action(R), Dungeons and Dragons: Fortress of Fortunes(TM), Cleopatra II(TM) and Da Vinci Diamonds(R) have already been added to Virgin Casino's portfolio of games. Further big titles will be added to Virgin Games in the coming months, ensuring a constant stream of new and exciting games to keep players' adrenalin going.
Virgin Casino launched under the Virgin Games brand in June 2004. The site was refreshed in June 2006, providing players with a greater choice of games and additional means of earning bonus points and rewards.
Transformers: Ultimate Payback(TM) is available on www.virgingames.com/casino
(i) Transformers: Ultimate Payback(TM) is a trademark of IGT in the U.S. and/or other countries, and is used with permission. U.S. and international patents pending.
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Transformers Slot Game Review - Virgin Games
Review
There’s more than meets the eye in this 25-payline game as wild symbols suddenly transform and multiply your wins into fortunes!
Spin for free in the Ultimate Payback Bonus™ until one of the Transformers prevails in the battle, up to 100 spins.
Game Specifications
• Play in the Universe of the Classic Transformers
• 3x5 Multi-Line/Multi-Coin slot game
• 1 to 5 credits per Line
• 125 credit max bet
• 25 Paylines Full of Action Packed Transforming Symbols in Both Main and Bonus Games
• Optimus Prime and Megatron Transforming Wilds Make the Entire Reel Wild
• Cybertron Variable Wild Offers Up to a 10x Line Multiplier
• Optimus Prime and Megatron Battle to the Finish in the Ultimate Payback Bonus™
• Spin for Free in the Bonus Until One Transformer Prevails in Battle
• Player always has equal chance to select between three randomly selected multipliers
Ultimate Payback Bonus™
• Optimus Prime and Megatron Transforming Wild symbols make entire reel wild
• Cybertron Variable Wild symbol – from 2x up to 10x
• More Transforming and Cybertron Wild symbols on bonus reels
• Optimus Prime and Megatron fight in the “Ultimate Payback Bonus™” battle
• Player Chooses winner and receives bonus pay if their champion wins
• Up to 100 free spins!
Playing the Ultimate Payback Bonus™
• Bonus symbols landing simultaneously anywhere on the first and fifth reels trigger the “Ultimate Payback Bonus™”
• The bonus is played with a bet equal to the initiating bet
• Before the bonus begins, the player chooses which Transformer they think will win the battle (Optimus Prime or Megatron)
• The bonus free spin reels contain the same feature symbols as the base game:
• Optimus Prime and Megatron Transforming (expanding) Wild Symbols
• Cybertron Variable Wild Symbol (up to 10x)
• At the beginning of the bonus, Optimus Prime and Megatron square off beneath the reels as they prepare to fight
• During a free spin, when a “Fight” symbol lands anywhere on the fifth reel, Optimus Prime and Megatron fight
• If the player’s chosen Transformer wins the battle, they are awarded a pay
• If the player’s chosen Transformer wins the battle undamaged, they are awarded a special “Perfect!” pay
• The bonus continues until one of the Transformers has defeated the other in battle (or 100 free spins are played)
Top Award
The top award is capped at 250,000 currency units for a single bet.
This maximum applies to a single spin of the base game as well as the cumulative total of all wins in the base game and the Free Spins bonus.
Coin denominations
• GBP: 1p / 2p / 5p / 10p / 20p / 50p / £1 / £2 / £5
• Euro: 1c / 2c / 5c / 10c / 20c / 50c / €1 / €2 / €5
• USD: 1¢ / 5¢ / 10¢ / 25¢ / 50¢ / $1 / $2 / $5
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There’s more than meets the eye in this 25-payline game as wild symbols suddenly transform and multiply your wins into fortunes!
Spin for free in the Ultimate Payback Bonus™ until one of the Transformers prevails in the battle, up to 100 spins.
Game Specifications
• Play in the Universe of the Classic Transformers
• 3x5 Multi-Line/Multi-Coin slot game
• 1 to 5 credits per Line
• 125 credit max bet
• 25 Paylines Full of Action Packed Transforming Symbols in Both Main and Bonus Games
• Optimus Prime and Megatron Transforming Wilds Make the Entire Reel Wild
• Cybertron Variable Wild Offers Up to a 10x Line Multiplier
• Optimus Prime and Megatron Battle to the Finish in the Ultimate Payback Bonus™
• Spin for Free in the Bonus Until One Transformer Prevails in Battle
• Player always has equal chance to select between three randomly selected multipliers
Ultimate Payback Bonus™
• Optimus Prime and Megatron Transforming Wild symbols make entire reel wild
• Cybertron Variable Wild symbol – from 2x up to 10x
• More Transforming and Cybertron Wild symbols on bonus reels
• Optimus Prime and Megatron fight in the “Ultimate Payback Bonus™” battle
• Player Chooses winner and receives bonus pay if their champion wins
• Up to 100 free spins!
Playing the Ultimate Payback Bonus™
• Bonus symbols landing simultaneously anywhere on the first and fifth reels trigger the “Ultimate Payback Bonus™”
• The bonus is played with a bet equal to the initiating bet
• Before the bonus begins, the player chooses which Transformer they think will win the battle (Optimus Prime or Megatron)
• The bonus free spin reels contain the same feature symbols as the base game:
• Optimus Prime and Megatron Transforming (expanding) Wild Symbols
• Cybertron Variable Wild Symbol (up to 10x)
• At the beginning of the bonus, Optimus Prime and Megatron square off beneath the reels as they prepare to fight
• During a free spin, when a “Fight” symbol lands anywhere on the fifth reel, Optimus Prime and Megatron fight
• If the player’s chosen Transformer wins the battle, they are awarded a pay
• If the player’s chosen Transformer wins the battle undamaged, they are awarded a special “Perfect!” pay
• The bonus continues until one of the Transformers has defeated the other in battle (or 100 free spins are played)
Top Award
The top award is capped at 250,000 currency units for a single bet.
This maximum applies to a single spin of the base game as well as the cumulative total of all wins in the base game and the Free Spins bonus.
Coin denominations
• GBP: 1p / 2p / 5p / 10p / 20p / 50p / £1 / £2 / £5
• Euro: 1c / 2c / 5c / 10c / 20c / 50c / €1 / €2 / €5
• USD: 1¢ / 5¢ / 10¢ / 25¢ / 50¢ / $1 / $2 / $5
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Virgin Group of Companies Profiles Updated
New digital music deal wins praise - 16th June 2009
A subscription service offering unlimited legal downloads is to be launched after a ground-breaking agreement between a leading internet service provider and the world's biggest music label.
Virgin Media and Universal Music said the service will allow music lovers to stream and download as many music tracks and albums as they want from the entire Universal Music catalogue in return for a monthly subscription fee.
Subscribers will be able to download music to keep permanently and to store on any MP3 compatible device. The scheme will also allow an "entry level" offer where subscribers receive unlimited streaming of music but a limited number of downloads.
The service, for use by Virgin Media broadband customers, will allow one subscription per household and will not specify restrictions on the type of device on which the music is played.
Virgin Media said it is currently negotiating with other UK major and independent music labels and publishers to expand the service further in time for the launch of the service later this year. It added that it will be working with Universal Music to educate users to warn about the dangers of illegally downloading music and raise awareness about legal alternatives.
The agreement comes after an International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) report in January which found that digital music was booming but estimating that 95% of music downloads were still illegal.
Virgin Media chief executive officer Neil Berkett, said: "In terms of both convenience and value, our new music service will be superior to anything that's available online today and provides a fair deal for both consumers and artists."
Lucian Grainge, chairman and chief executive of Universal Music Group International, said: "Britain has a world-class reputation for artists and music. Now British consumers will have access to a world-class digital music service. I believe this puts all of us at the forefront of a new era."
Sir Richard Branson, chairman of Virgin Group, said: "I'm thrilled to see Virgin back where it belongs at the heart of music and, once again, breaking the mould. Virgin Media's agreement with Universal is a world first and lays the ground for a truly unique service when it launches later this year."
A number of artists signed to Universal Music also publicly welcomed the agreement. Musician James Morrison said: "I like to think that people are honest by nature, and making it easier for them to get lots of music, all legally, can only be a good thing. There should be something special about buying a great piece of music, a bit of magic that comes with discovery." Duffy said: "When I was growing up, the nearest record shop was two hours away, which made it tricky to get any music at all. So something like this would have been great."
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Virgin Media and Universal Music said the service will allow music lovers to stream and download as many music tracks and albums as they want from the entire Universal Music catalogue in return for a monthly subscription fee.
Subscribers will be able to download music to keep permanently and to store on any MP3 compatible device. The scheme will also allow an "entry level" offer where subscribers receive unlimited streaming of music but a limited number of downloads.
The service, for use by Virgin Media broadband customers, will allow one subscription per household and will not specify restrictions on the type of device on which the music is played.
Virgin Media said it is currently negotiating with other UK major and independent music labels and publishers to expand the service further in time for the launch of the service later this year. It added that it will be working with Universal Music to educate users to warn about the dangers of illegally downloading music and raise awareness about legal alternatives.
The agreement comes after an International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) report in January which found that digital music was booming but estimating that 95% of music downloads were still illegal.
Virgin Media chief executive officer Neil Berkett, said: "In terms of both convenience and value, our new music service will be superior to anything that's available online today and provides a fair deal for both consumers and artists."
Lucian Grainge, chairman and chief executive of Universal Music Group International, said: "Britain has a world-class reputation for artists and music. Now British consumers will have access to a world-class digital music service. I believe this puts all of us at the forefront of a new era."
Sir Richard Branson, chairman of Virgin Group, said: "I'm thrilled to see Virgin back where it belongs at the heart of music and, once again, breaking the mould. Virgin Media's agreement with Universal is a world first and lays the ground for a truly unique service when it launches later this year."
A number of artists signed to Universal Music also publicly welcomed the agreement. Musician James Morrison said: "I like to think that people are honest by nature, and making it easier for them to get lots of music, all legally, can only be a good thing. There should be something special about buying a great piece of music, a bit of magic that comes with discovery." Duffy said: "When I was growing up, the nearest record shop was two hours away, which made it tricky to get any music at all. So something like this would have been great."
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Branson gives radio station FBi prizes, by Alyssa Braithwaite - NineMSN - 15th June 2009
They were aiming for a life-saving $1 million, but struggling independent radio station FBi managed to get a $70 membership fee and some nice prizes out of UK billionaire Sir Richard Branson.
The Virgin boss phoned the Sydney station on Monday morning in response to their Ask Richard campaign, which asked listeners come up with creative stunts to coax Branson to save FBi.
The six-year-old non-profit station, which gave bands like The Presets and Wolfmother their start, was hit by the global financial crisis early this year and needs a cash injection to stay afloat.
Supporters of the station have gone sky-diving, a band called The Branson Ransom have been busking non-stop in Newtown and cupcakes featuring Branson's face have been handed out around Sydney to raise publicity.
But it was an unidentified Aussie girl who turned up on Branson's private Caribbean retreat, Necker Island, who got his attention.
"The first I heard about it I was having dinner on Necker Island and this rather soaking wet Australian girl stumbled into the dinner room and she'd swum two-and-a-half miles from another island to get to our island to have a talk about your campaign," Branson told FBi.
"She stayed the night and I contacted our Australian office to find out what's going on."
Branson said he was a fan of many of the stunts and commended the station on their money-raising initiatives.
But he stopped short of handing over the $1 million.
"The difficulty we have is that everybody every day writes to ask me for a million bucks or more or less," he said.
"We've got some quite big causes and campaigns on, some of which need our entrepreneurial skills to help, like global warming or setting up a centre for disease control in Africa.
"Others, like yours, we will sit down with you and try to come up with imaginative ways to help you get on your feet or raise money."
Branson gave the station two return flights and tickets to London to attend V Festival in August, and two business class return tickets to LA, which the station will use as prizes in their upcoming drive to double their current 4,000 membership by July 3.
Morning presenter Alison Piotrowski also signed Branson up as their first new supporter.
"Now, obviously, a million bucks is a bit out of the question, but how about $70 to sign you up as an annual member of FBi Radio?" she asked.
"You've got me signed, so that's fine," Branson laughed.
FBi general manager Evan Kaldor said that while $1 million would have been great, the station was thrilled with the outcome.
"What we realise is that FBi is about its community, and it's about its listeners supporting, and what Richard's done is given us probably the best supporter drive we've ever had," he said. (Credit: NineMSN)
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The Virgin boss phoned the Sydney station on Monday morning in response to their Ask Richard campaign, which asked listeners come up with creative stunts to coax Branson to save FBi.
The six-year-old non-profit station, which gave bands like The Presets and Wolfmother their start, was hit by the global financial crisis early this year and needs a cash injection to stay afloat.
Supporters of the station have gone sky-diving, a band called The Branson Ransom have been busking non-stop in Newtown and cupcakes featuring Branson's face have been handed out around Sydney to raise publicity.
But it was an unidentified Aussie girl who turned up on Branson's private Caribbean retreat, Necker Island, who got his attention.
"The first I heard about it I was having dinner on Necker Island and this rather soaking wet Australian girl stumbled into the dinner room and she'd swum two-and-a-half miles from another island to get to our island to have a talk about your campaign," Branson told FBi.
"She stayed the night and I contacted our Australian office to find out what's going on."
Branson said he was a fan of many of the stunts and commended the station on their money-raising initiatives.
But he stopped short of handing over the $1 million.
"The difficulty we have is that everybody every day writes to ask me for a million bucks or more or less," he said.
"We've got some quite big causes and campaigns on, some of which need our entrepreneurial skills to help, like global warming or setting up a centre for disease control in Africa.
"Others, like yours, we will sit down with you and try to come up with imaginative ways to help you get on your feet or raise money."
Branson gave the station two return flights and tickets to London to attend V Festival in August, and two business class return tickets to LA, which the station will use as prizes in their upcoming drive to double their current 4,000 membership by July 3.
Morning presenter Alison Piotrowski also signed Branson up as their first new supporter.
"Now, obviously, a million bucks is a bit out of the question, but how about $70 to sign you up as an annual member of FBi Radio?" she asked.
"You've got me signed, so that's fine," Branson laughed.
FBi general manager Evan Kaldor said that while $1 million would have been great, the station was thrilled with the outcome.
"What we realise is that FBi is about its community, and it's about its listeners supporting, and what Richard's done is given us probably the best supporter drive we've ever had," he said. (Credit: NineMSN)
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Friday, June 12, 2009
UK: Virgin Games delivers 5 minute customer response time with multimedia contact centre application from NEC Philips - 11th June 2009
Virgin Games, Virgin's on-line gaming offering announces an average email response time of less than five minutes to customers, following the implementation of a multimedia contact centre solution from NEC Philips Unified Solutions.
The company went live with the new solution, which utilises the latest IP and contact centre technology from NEC Philips, in November 2008 with the launch of its in-house Customer Support Team, beginning the process of replacing its previously outsourced customer support functions to ensure full ownership of and a better more streamlined customer experience.
With the new, dynamic all-in-one solution from NEC Philips, which combines call, chat and email customer contact facilities to enable communication through a variety of preferred channels and improved customer experience, Virgin Games has seen a 200-300% improvement in service delivery.
In addition to a dramatic improvement in response times, Virgin Games has announced a drop in average abandonment rates to below 1%.
Operations Director Christina Thakor-Rankin explains, "Most companies consider 2-5% abandonment acceptable, however Virgin Games has proved that with a dynamic and cost-effective solution like the one offered by NEC Philips, a better level of customer experience has been made possible. Of course, at launch our volumes went through the roof and whilst we aim for First Contact Resolution wherever possible, the fact that some customer interactions require some investigation means that unfortunately it is not always possible to give an instant response. However, aside from this and exceptional events, we treat all customer contacts irrespective of channel as 'on demand' and aim to respond accordingly, with an average combined response time of under five minutes. The challenge now is to maintain this level and ensure that our customer service delivery continues to improve in spite of a rise in traffic through the site - we remain quietly optimistic that we can sustain this esteemed level of service. "
The Virgin Games combined multi-media contact centre is a first within the Virgin Group, breaking away from traditional telephony based applications and embracing new and evolving customer contact applications. Thakor-Rankin says, "We regularly compare ourselves against the industry standard and we're really pleased to be able to say that our response rates are some of the very best out there, especially in the case of e-mails where we operate to a standard service level of minutes rather than hours."
Commenting on the selection of NEC Philips, Thakor-Rankin says, "We must have looked at the best part of a dozen systems before we came across the NEC Philips solution. We were instantly impressed by the proposition, and NEC Philips has continued to demonstrate a thorough understanding of our business needs and a quality and dynamic solution that has revolutionised the way that we operate and pushed Virgin Games up the leader board."
Thakor-Rankin continues, "Critical to the instant success of the new solution is that it is an all-in-one application. In the last five and a half months we have received 25,000 hits across all media, be it call, chat or email. Nevertheless, the system we are now running is so dynamic that our 24/7 contact centre, offering support for three distinctive products (poker, casino and bingo) including all query types and escalations, is staffed by 11 people against a perception that the minimum required is around 14. This is another metric by which we can demonstrate that we are running a more cost-effective service than our competitors, which in turn will enable us to offer a better service to our customers."
The customer experience is critical both to an online business model such as Virgin Games and the Virgin brand, and relies on a cohesive and intelligent customer management processes. The intelligent solution from NEC Philips is a critical element of the customer relationship management strategy at Virgin Games, and the company continues to work closely with NEC Philips to maximise the potential of the new system and to identify any further areas for improvement.
Thakor-Rankin concludes, "We are using the application from NEC Philips to measure first time resolution as well as other key performance indicators, to better understand the customer experience and to continue to deliver improvements across all communication channels. We are delighted with the system and the service from NEC Philips and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them."
About NEC Philips Unified Solutions
NEC Philips Unified Solutions (NEC Philips) is a provider of secure enterprise IT and communications solutions, specialising in the deployment of unified communication solutions which combine the best in voice, data, mobile, video and IT communications. NEC Philips engages directly with medium and large enterprises, in both the public and private sectors, providing them with customised productivity solutions integrated tightly into business processes.
NEC Philips designs solutions that combine a range of leading technologies from both the NEC stable and other credible and recognized industry vendors. These solutions consist of infrastructure and application components, wrapped with value added services to deliver a range of IT and communication solutions aimed at transforming enterprise collaboration.
Designed to reduce costs and environmental effects, the infrastructure components combine best-of-breed market technologies in a secure and reliable environment to underpin enterprise IT and communications activities. Infrastructure components incorporate software, IT, voice and data elements, including virtualization, security, identity management, converged networks, storage and wireless solutions.
The application components offer a range of business and end-user solutions focused on improving productivity and efficiency through enhanced collaboration. They incorporate routing applications, mobility, conferencing, presence management, messaging and other user-centric solutions using Microsoft and other technologies.
Maximising potential is the focus of the NEC Philips value added services, which include scoping, assessment, solution design, optimisation, configuration, integration, hosting and managed services. The company has a long and proven track record in the provision of enterprise solutions, systems integration, design services and ongoing support services to a network of enterprise customers across the UK.
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The company went live with the new solution, which utilises the latest IP and contact centre technology from NEC Philips, in November 2008 with the launch of its in-house Customer Support Team, beginning the process of replacing its previously outsourced customer support functions to ensure full ownership of and a better more streamlined customer experience.
With the new, dynamic all-in-one solution from NEC Philips, which combines call, chat and email customer contact facilities to enable communication through a variety of preferred channels and improved customer experience, Virgin Games has seen a 200-300% improvement in service delivery.
In addition to a dramatic improvement in response times, Virgin Games has announced a drop in average abandonment rates to below 1%.
Operations Director Christina Thakor-Rankin explains, "Most companies consider 2-5% abandonment acceptable, however Virgin Games has proved that with a dynamic and cost-effective solution like the one offered by NEC Philips, a better level of customer experience has been made possible. Of course, at launch our volumes went through the roof and whilst we aim for First Contact Resolution wherever possible, the fact that some customer interactions require some investigation means that unfortunately it is not always possible to give an instant response. However, aside from this and exceptional events, we treat all customer contacts irrespective of channel as 'on demand' and aim to respond accordingly, with an average combined response time of under five minutes. The challenge now is to maintain this level and ensure that our customer service delivery continues to improve in spite of a rise in traffic through the site - we remain quietly optimistic that we can sustain this esteemed level of service. "
The Virgin Games combined multi-media contact centre is a first within the Virgin Group, breaking away from traditional telephony based applications and embracing new and evolving customer contact applications. Thakor-Rankin says, "We regularly compare ourselves against the industry standard and we're really pleased to be able to say that our response rates are some of the very best out there, especially in the case of e-mails where we operate to a standard service level of minutes rather than hours."
Commenting on the selection of NEC Philips, Thakor-Rankin says, "We must have looked at the best part of a dozen systems before we came across the NEC Philips solution. We were instantly impressed by the proposition, and NEC Philips has continued to demonstrate a thorough understanding of our business needs and a quality and dynamic solution that has revolutionised the way that we operate and pushed Virgin Games up the leader board."
Thakor-Rankin continues, "Critical to the instant success of the new solution is that it is an all-in-one application. In the last five and a half months we have received 25,000 hits across all media, be it call, chat or email. Nevertheless, the system we are now running is so dynamic that our 24/7 contact centre, offering support for three distinctive products (poker, casino and bingo) including all query types and escalations, is staffed by 11 people against a perception that the minimum required is around 14. This is another metric by which we can demonstrate that we are running a more cost-effective service than our competitors, which in turn will enable us to offer a better service to our customers."
The customer experience is critical both to an online business model such as Virgin Games and the Virgin brand, and relies on a cohesive and intelligent customer management processes. The intelligent solution from NEC Philips is a critical element of the customer relationship management strategy at Virgin Games, and the company continues to work closely with NEC Philips to maximise the potential of the new system and to identify any further areas for improvement.
Thakor-Rankin concludes, "We are using the application from NEC Philips to measure first time resolution as well as other key performance indicators, to better understand the customer experience and to continue to deliver improvements across all communication channels. We are delighted with the system and the service from NEC Philips and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them."
About NEC Philips Unified Solutions
NEC Philips Unified Solutions (NEC Philips) is a provider of secure enterprise IT and communications solutions, specialising in the deployment of unified communication solutions which combine the best in voice, data, mobile, video and IT communications. NEC Philips engages directly with medium and large enterprises, in both the public and private sectors, providing them with customised productivity solutions integrated tightly into business processes.
NEC Philips designs solutions that combine a range of leading technologies from both the NEC stable and other credible and recognized industry vendors. These solutions consist of infrastructure and application components, wrapped with value added services to deliver a range of IT and communication solutions aimed at transforming enterprise collaboration.
Designed to reduce costs and environmental effects, the infrastructure components combine best-of-breed market technologies in a secure and reliable environment to underpin enterprise IT and communications activities. Infrastructure components incorporate software, IT, voice and data elements, including virtualization, security, identity management, converged networks, storage and wireless solutions.
The application components offer a range of business and end-user solutions focused on improving productivity and efficiency through enhanced collaboration. They incorporate routing applications, mobility, conferencing, presence management, messaging and other user-centric solutions using Microsoft and other technologies.
Maximising potential is the focus of the NEC Philips value added services, which include scoping, assessment, solution design, optimisation, configuration, integration, hosting and managed services. The company has a long and proven track record in the provision of enterprise solutions, systems integration, design services and ongoing support services to a network of enterprise customers across the UK.
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Others could follow us, says Virgin Games chief executive - This Is Guernsey - 9th June 2009
Guernsey has become the central hub for all Virgin Games online gaming services.
The company moved to Guernsey last year and took on four people, according to Virgin Games chief executive Simon Burridge (pictured).
‘We started as a marketing operation, which meant we had to outsource all operations except marketing,’ he said.
That has now changed and the company has centralised its casino, poker and bingo services in the island.
Making all the operations in-house had always been the intention when moving to Guernsey, according to Mr Burridge.
He said he was pleased with how the company was operating here.
‘It is a lovely place. It has fantastic infrastructure and we wanted to employ people with financial experience. It is also close to the UK and we are regulated nearby in Alderney.’
He said he could definitely see more online companies moving to the island. (Credit: This Is Guernsey)
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The company moved to Guernsey last year and took on four people, according to Virgin Games chief executive Simon Burridge (pictured).
‘We started as a marketing operation, which meant we had to outsource all operations except marketing,’ he said.
That has now changed and the company has centralised its casino, poker and bingo services in the island.
Making all the operations in-house had always been the intention when moving to Guernsey, according to Mr Burridge.
He said he was pleased with how the company was operating here.
‘It is a lovely place. It has fantastic infrastructure and we wanted to employ people with financial experience. It is also close to the UK and we are regulated nearby in Alderney.’
He said he could definitely see more online companies moving to the island. (Credit: This Is Guernsey)
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Virgin Games Delivers The Ultimate Gaming Experience
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - June 1, 2009)
Today Virgin Games, the online gaming service, announces that it has centralised its offerings and has become an operating company in its own right working from one common platform. This development will provide a streamlined customer experience by offering players the opportunity to play across multiple gaming products using a central sign on solution and a single Virgin Games wallet. The operation of Virgin Games gaming service was formerly outsourced to three different operators; Wagerworks for Casino; Boss Media for Poker and St.Minver for Bingo. The operation on the new Virgin Games platform has now been taken in-house and will be managed centrally from their head office in Guernsey.
With the Virgin customer experience being of core importance, players now only need to register once to become a Virgin Games player and browse seamlessly through all of the games at Virgin Poker, Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo. Additionally, under the new system, Virgin players will be able to play for bonus promotions and Virgin Games loyalty points, V-Points, across all games offered.
The strategic shift to become a fully fledged gaming operator has taken place at Virgin Games over the last 18 months. The company now operates using two gaming licenses held in Alderney and Malta and runs an in-house customer service call centre as well as owning and co-ordinating player databases and payment processing systems. The 24/7 customer experience solution will bring all consumer touch points together in-house including telephone, email and web-chat communication resulting in greater control, improved efficiency and an all round excellent customer experience.
Simon Burridge, CEO Virgin Games, comments: "In developing and taking ownership of the new customer experience program, we have focused on creating the best possible value and service for our customers. Here at Virgin Games, we live and breathe the Virgin brand values and feel taking the customer service department in-house and integrating all three gaming services allows us to continue to deliver the unique Virgin experience that our customers have come to expect."
"Our players have told us that they would like to see a wider range of games at Virgin Games and we intend to give them exactly what they're looking for. There have been some very exciting new games brought into the market recently and we look forward to introducing them into the Virgin Games product offering" said Burridge.
For more information on Virgin Games please visit www.virgingames.co.uk.
Notes to Editors:
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros Texas Hold em, Five card Stud Poker and more - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Today Virgin Games, the online gaming service, announces that it has centralised its offerings and has become an operating company in its own right working from one common platform. This development will provide a streamlined customer experience by offering players the opportunity to play across multiple gaming products using a central sign on solution and a single Virgin Games wallet. The operation of Virgin Games gaming service was formerly outsourced to three different operators; Wagerworks for Casino; Boss Media for Poker and St.Minver for Bingo. The operation on the new Virgin Games platform has now been taken in-house and will be managed centrally from their head office in Guernsey.
With the Virgin customer experience being of core importance, players now only need to register once to become a Virgin Games player and browse seamlessly through all of the games at Virgin Poker, Virgin Casino and Virgin Bingo. Additionally, under the new system, Virgin players will be able to play for bonus promotions and Virgin Games loyalty points, V-Points, across all games offered.
The strategic shift to become a fully fledged gaming operator has taken place at Virgin Games over the last 18 months. The company now operates using two gaming licenses held in Alderney and Malta and runs an in-house customer service call centre as well as owning and co-ordinating player databases and payment processing systems. The 24/7 customer experience solution will bring all consumer touch points together in-house including telephone, email and web-chat communication resulting in greater control, improved efficiency and an all round excellent customer experience.
Simon Burridge, CEO Virgin Games, comments: "In developing and taking ownership of the new customer experience program, we have focused on creating the best possible value and service for our customers. Here at Virgin Games, we live and breathe the Virgin brand values and feel taking the customer service department in-house and integrating all three gaming services allows us to continue to deliver the unique Virgin experience that our customers have come to expect."
"Our players have told us that they would like to see a wider range of games at Virgin Games and we intend to give them exactly what they're looking for. There have been some very exciting new games brought into the market recently and we look forward to introducing them into the Virgin Games product offering" said Burridge.
For more information on Virgin Games please visit www.virgingames.co.uk.
Notes to Editors:
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino, part of the Wagerworks network, brings consumers classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as great feature slots like Monopoly, Cluedo, Dungeons and Dragons Fortress of Fortunes(TM) and the highly popular MegaJackpots progressive games, with a seeding value of Pounds Sterling 1,500,000
- Virgin Poker, part of the Boss Media network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros Texas Hold em, Five card Stud Poker and more - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry
- Virgin Bingo, part of the Virtue Fusion network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
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Virgin Bingo Announces Relaunch Of Bingo Game Offering
28th May 2009
Virgin.com Limited has announced that it will be relaunching its bingo offering through its VirginGames.com portal using software from Alderney-licensed online bingo and gambling platform provider Virtue Fusion Limited.
Virtue Fusion is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Internet bingo solutions and its network operates on an aggregated model so that partners benefit from shared critical mass and larger jackpots.
http://www.virgingames.com/bingo previously utilised software from St Minver but the change will see players able to enjoy one of the largest selections of networked games available through a bingo client. Virtue Fusion pioneered the mini game and offers titles including Marine Mayhem, Clover Rollover and Big Top Tombola, which have proven highly popular with players.
“It was important for Virgin Games to select a partner that could give our players the widest choice of game variants, jackpot sizes and price-points,” said Simon Burridge, Chief Executive Officer for VirginGames.com.
“Virtue Fusion’s network is undoubtedly the market leader in this respect. We are delighted to be joining the Virtue Fusion network and are looking forward to growing our business over the coming years.
”We value Virtue Fusion’s flexible network model because we value the right to offer something different. Virtue Fusion’s network structure allows us to be just what we want while benefiting from the largest prize pools available online today.”
“We are delighted that VirginGames.com has chosen Virtue Fusion’s industry-leading software for its bingo offering,” said Bob McCulloch, Chief Executive Officer for Virtue Fusion.
“VirginGames.com will benefit through our flexible networked approach to bingo by offering small games that are good for communities while leveraging the power of the network by offering the biggest jackpots available.”
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games, a subsidiary of Virgin.com Ltd, launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct entertainment offerings, giving consumers the chance to play their favourite online games the Virgin way:
• Virgin Casino Games, part of the Wagerworks network, provides a taste of Vegas online, with classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as popular feature slots like Elvis, Cleopatra and Vegas, Baby!
• Virgin Free Poker,offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry. The successful Virgin Poker Festivals, which take place in casinos around the UK throughout the year, now allow gamers to experience the fun of Virgin Poker offline too
• Virgin Bingo, part of the St Minver network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as regular promotions and an unrivalled loyalty scheme
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Virgin.com Limited has announced that it will be relaunching its bingo offering through its VirginGames.com portal using software from Alderney-licensed online bingo and gambling platform provider Virtue Fusion Limited.
Virtue Fusion is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Internet bingo solutions and its network operates on an aggregated model so that partners benefit from shared critical mass and larger jackpots.
http://www.virgingames.com/bingo previously utilised software from St Minver but the change will see players able to enjoy one of the largest selections of networked games available through a bingo client. Virtue Fusion pioneered the mini game and offers titles including Marine Mayhem, Clover Rollover and Big Top Tombola, which have proven highly popular with players.
“It was important for Virgin Games to select a partner that could give our players the widest choice of game variants, jackpot sizes and price-points,” said Simon Burridge, Chief Executive Officer for VirginGames.com.
“Virtue Fusion’s network is undoubtedly the market leader in this respect. We are delighted to be joining the Virtue Fusion network and are looking forward to growing our business over the coming years.
”We value Virtue Fusion’s flexible network model because we value the right to offer something different. Virtue Fusion’s network structure allows us to be just what we want while benefiting from the largest prize pools available online today.”
“We are delighted that VirginGames.com has chosen Virtue Fusion’s industry-leading software for its bingo offering,” said Bob McCulloch, Chief Executive Officer for Virtue Fusion.
“VirginGames.com will benefit through our flexible networked approach to bingo by offering small games that are good for communities while leveraging the power of the network by offering the biggest jackpots available.”
About Virgin Games
Virgin Games, a subsidiary of Virgin.com Ltd, launched in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in the UK. Virgin Games comprises three distinct entertainment offerings, giving consumers the chance to play their favourite online games the Virgin way:
• Virgin Casino Games, part of the Wagerworks network, provides a taste of Vegas online, with classic casino offerings like blackjack and roulette, as well as popular feature slots like Elvis, Cleopatra and Vegas, Baby!
• Virgin Free Poker,offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry. The successful Virgin Poker Festivals, which take place in casinos around the UK throughout the year, now allow gamers to experience the fun of Virgin Poker offline too
• Virgin Bingo, part of the St Minver network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as well as regular promotions and an unrivalled loyalty scheme
For further information please contact:
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Perfect Pair: Virgin And Playboy?, by Javier Espinoza - Forbes.com - 28th May 2009
Struggling Playboy Enterprises is reportedly considering a sale to billionaire Richard Branson's Virgin empire.
Even sex doesn't sell these days. Soft-porn empire Playboy Enterprises is reportedly up for sale after having posted millions in losses and Virgin Media's Richard Branson is supposedly eyeing the struggling company.
The company that made bunny ears its trademark has been hit by the availability of free pornography on the Internet and the fall in traditional advertising. Playboy recently posted a loss of $13.7 million for the first quarter of this year.
The company, which was founded in 1953 by Hugh Hefner, is said to have been aggressively cutting costs and has reportedly sacked 25% of its staff. Sales have also dropped to about 3 million copies an issue from around 7 million copies back in its heyday in 1972.
Although Virgin Media won't comment "on M&A speculation," analysts say the match would be beneficial for the Playboy brand.
"Playboy is a massively underdeveloped brand and if there is anybody who could bring back glamour to Playboy, it's Richard Branson," an industry analyst based in Denver said. "He has been able to attach the Virgin brand to a number of disparate businesses from a record label to an airline."
Speculation over the sale of Playboy Enterprises has created such an interest that even bookies were placing their bets online. Irish betting firm Paddy Power said Richard Branson was the favorite to buy Playboy 6-to-4 on the basis that "he is always looking to expand his empire and this could be a new venture for the famous entrepreneur." The second favorite is Larry Flint who can be backed at 9-to-4, according to Paddy Power.
Other famous businessmen who could be interested in buying Playboy include Donald Trump who is 6-to-1, Simon Cowell who is 7-to-1 and Roman Abramovich who is also 7-to-1, according to Paddy Power.
In an effort to mitigate declining sales, Playboy has already engaged in online ventures. This summer, Jolt Online Gaming is teaming up with the company to launch "Playboy Manager," an online game that allows players to manage the careers of some of the magazine's "hottest up-and-coming models." (See "So You Think You Can Manage Playboy Bunnies.")
Shares of Playboy fell 2.9%, or 10 cents, to $3.03 during morning trading in New York, while shares of Virgin Media rose 2.1%, or 16 cents, to $7.76.
Update: Branson has publicly denied interest in the company. (Credit: Forbes)
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Even sex doesn't sell these days. Soft-porn empire Playboy Enterprises is reportedly up for sale after having posted millions in losses and Virgin Media's Richard Branson is supposedly eyeing the struggling company.
The company that made bunny ears its trademark has been hit by the availability of free pornography on the Internet and the fall in traditional advertising. Playboy recently posted a loss of $13.7 million for the first quarter of this year.
The company, which was founded in 1953 by Hugh Hefner, is said to have been aggressively cutting costs and has reportedly sacked 25% of its staff. Sales have also dropped to about 3 million copies an issue from around 7 million copies back in its heyday in 1972.
Although Virgin Media won't comment "on M&A speculation," analysts say the match would be beneficial for the Playboy brand.
"Playboy is a massively underdeveloped brand and if there is anybody who could bring back glamour to Playboy, it's Richard Branson," an industry analyst based in Denver said. "He has been able to attach the Virgin brand to a number of disparate businesses from a record label to an airline."
Speculation over the sale of Playboy Enterprises has created such an interest that even bookies were placing their bets online. Irish betting firm Paddy Power said Richard Branson was the favorite to buy Playboy 6-to-4 on the basis that "he is always looking to expand his empire and this could be a new venture for the famous entrepreneur." The second favorite is Larry Flint who can be backed at 9-to-4, according to Paddy Power.
Other famous businessmen who could be interested in buying Playboy include Donald Trump who is 6-to-1, Simon Cowell who is 7-to-1 and Roman Abramovich who is also 7-to-1, according to Paddy Power.
In an effort to mitigate declining sales, Playboy has already engaged in online ventures. This summer, Jolt Online Gaming is teaming up with the company to launch "Playboy Manager," an online game that allows players to manage the careers of some of the magazine's "hottest up-and-coming models." (See "So You Think You Can Manage Playboy Bunnies.")
Shares of Playboy fell 2.9%, or 10 cents, to $3.03 during morning trading in New York, while shares of Virgin Media rose 2.1%, or 16 cents, to $7.76.
Update: Branson has publicly denied interest in the company. (Credit: Forbes)
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Virgin boss hits back at criticism - 22nd May 2009
Virgin Group boss Sir Richard Branson has hit back at criticism in Adelaide over his use of scantily-clad women to promote his companies.
Sir Richard said his tactics were part of the old fashioned way of promoting products and businesses that had worked for centuries.
"Picture editors are unlikely to let it die out soon," he said in a letter to the Adelaide Advertiser.
The multi-millionaire was responding to a column in the Advertiser last week from Amber Petty who criticised his use of women in his promotions.
Ms Petty said he could not land in a country without paying girls in bikinis to fall all over him.
"And as for constantly casting yourself in the role of leading man, Sir Richard, I hate to break the news to you, but you're about as sexy as a pair of those socks you get on international flights," she wrote.
In his letter published on Friday, Sir Richard said he had read the column and had wondered if Ms Petty was right.
"The problem with her argument is that if I promote a product and I line up with three male models, the photo won't get into your paper and the new business won't get talked about," he said.
"As to the more personal remarks, despite the fun photos taken over the years to promote Virgin, I have been fortunate to have been happily with one wonderful lady for 32 years.
"As to being an old man, yes, I am approaching 60, but using someone's age to attack them is perhaps as bad as accusing someone of sexism." (Credit: AAP)
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Sir Richard said his tactics were part of the old fashioned way of promoting products and businesses that had worked for centuries.
"Picture editors are unlikely to let it die out soon," he said in a letter to the Adelaide Advertiser.
The multi-millionaire was responding to a column in the Advertiser last week from Amber Petty who criticised his use of women in his promotions.
Ms Petty said he could not land in a country without paying girls in bikinis to fall all over him.
"And as for constantly casting yourself in the role of leading man, Sir Richard, I hate to break the news to you, but you're about as sexy as a pair of those socks you get on international flights," she wrote.
In his letter published on Friday, Sir Richard said he had read the column and had wondered if Ms Petty was right.
"The problem with her argument is that if I promote a product and I line up with three male models, the photo won't get into your paper and the new business won't get talked about," he said.
"As to the more personal remarks, despite the fun photos taken over the years to promote Virgin, I have been fortunate to have been happily with one wonderful lady for 32 years.
"As to being an old man, yes, I am approaching 60, but using someone's age to attack them is perhaps as bad as accusing someone of sexism." (Credit: AAP)
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Virgin Bingo Signs With Virtue Fusion Online Bingo Software - 20th May 2009
Virgin Bingo has jumped from St Minver to Virtue Fusion and in doing so has joined some other impressive brands including William Hill Bingo, Mecca Bingo and Ladbrokes Bingo.
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The new developments allow for players to play multiple bingo rooms in addition to a side game, so players will be able to have all the bingo they want simultaneously playing up to four bingo rooms at the same time!
Guaranteed daily jackpots of £6,000 and online bingo games starting at one penny and a free daily scratchcard offering a prize jackpot of £500!
Online slots players will like the jackpot slot machines and Virgin Bingo offers the Cleopatra slot which provides a jackpot of up to £50,000!
Additional Virgin Games slots include Snow Queens Magic, Elvis Multi-Strike, Marine Mayhem and Monopoly.
Bingo players and online casino fans alike will love the updated Virgin Bingo website. Virgin Games have also launched a great promotion to win a family holiday to Florida in the United States.
Little wonder bingo fans and online casino fans the world over can't get enough of Virgin Games.
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The new developments allow for players to play multiple bingo rooms in addition to a side game, so players will be able to have all the bingo they want simultaneously playing up to four bingo rooms at the same time!
Guaranteed daily jackpots of £6,000 and online bingo games starting at one penny and a free daily scratchcard offering a prize jackpot of £500!
Online slots players will like the jackpot slot machines and Virgin Bingo offers the Cleopatra slot which provides a jackpot of up to £50,000!
Additional Virgin Games slots include Snow Queens Magic, Elvis Multi-Strike, Marine Mayhem and Monopoly.
Bingo players and online casino fans alike will love the updated Virgin Bingo website. Virgin Games have also launched a great promotion to win a family holiday to Florida in the United States.
Little wonder bingo fans and online casino fans the world over can't get enough of Virgin Games.
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Branson plans launch of Virgin internet bank, by Richard Wachman - The Observer - 17th May 2009
Richard Branson is to launch an internet bank in a move designed to exploit public disgust with Britain's big banks in the wake of the credit crunch.
Branson follows Tesco, which is also planning to capitalise on disenchantment with traditional banking via a big push into financial services.
The entrepreneur will act through his Virgin Money subsidiary, which is headed by Jayne-Anne Gadhia, a former boss of RBS's mortgage division and marketing director of Norwich Union.
Virgin Money is understood to be poised to apply for a banking licence from the Financial Services Authority to allow it to take deposits and offer mortgages for the first time. Branson is talking to US investment banks and other investors about financial backing.
He is also talking with advisers about more ambitious plans that could see Virgin launch a bid for Northern Rock, if the government decides to sell part of the bank back to the private sector before the general election in May 2010.
Credit Suisse, the Treasury's financial adviser, is thought to have sounded out potential buyers in recent weeks. Virgin Money failed in an earlier bid to acquire Northern Rock, which was nationalised by the government in early 2008.
Virgin is looking at three options: launching a new bank, complete with a branch network; entering a partnership with another financial player; or buying a stricken bank, such as Northern Rock, as part of a larger consortium.
Virgin Money is shortly to announce that sales leapt from £70m to around £100m in 2008. Profits are estimated to come in at £30m.
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Branson follows Tesco, which is also planning to capitalise on disenchantment with traditional banking via a big push into financial services.
The entrepreneur will act through his Virgin Money subsidiary, which is headed by Jayne-Anne Gadhia, a former boss of RBS's mortgage division and marketing director of Norwich Union.
Virgin Money is understood to be poised to apply for a banking licence from the Financial Services Authority to allow it to take deposits and offer mortgages for the first time. Branson is talking to US investment banks and other investors about financial backing.
He is also talking with advisers about more ambitious plans that could see Virgin launch a bid for Northern Rock, if the government decides to sell part of the bank back to the private sector before the general election in May 2010.
Credit Suisse, the Treasury's financial adviser, is thought to have sounded out potential buyers in recent weeks. Virgin Money failed in an earlier bid to acquire Northern Rock, which was nationalised by the government in early 2008.
Virgin is looking at three options: launching a new bank, complete with a branch network; entering a partnership with another financial player; or buying a stricken bank, such as Northern Rock, as part of a larger consortium.
Virgin Money is shortly to announce that sales leapt from £70m to around £100m in 2008. Profits are estimated to come in at £30m.
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
Virgin Casino Promotions
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Virgin Casino has quickly become one of the UK's leading online casino sites and is currently holding some excellent promotions and special offers. Here's a look at some of the best deal taking place at the site:
100% Welcome Bonus - You can't beat a cash match on first deposits, so make sure you don't miss out on this excellent deal!
Win tickets for the Royal Ascot - Wager £500 on your three favourite games to gain entry to the draw for this excellent prize! The tickets include a 4 course dinner and the full VIP treatment!
Monday Mania - Simply deposit £10 any time on a May Monday, and you will receive a free £10! Simply log in, go to my account, register a bonus, enter the code 'mania' and click the register button! Then deposit £10 and you will get your free tenner!
Terrific Tuesdays - Earn back 20% of your losses every week with this excellent deal. Follow the same instructions as above but enter the bonus code 'terrific'.
Subscribe to the Virgin Casino newsletter to gain entry to the weekend whopper promo's which are simply unmissable!
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Online Bingo Site Plans to Re-Brand - 7th May 2009
The popular online bingo site Virgin Bingo has announced that they will be re-branding this month.
Virgin Bingo, which is currently operated by St Minver, will change its name and become part of Virgin Games as of May 20th.
According to Virgin Games the decision to move away from St Minver is purely a strategic one, as they intend to introduce more bingo games including, 80 ball bingo, speed bingo and Joker Jackpot.
St Minver has said that while they will be sad to see Virgin Bingo leave they will ensure the handover remains amicable.
Both Virgin Poker and Virgin Casino will also be re-branded on the 20th May, as Virgin Games aim to increase the accessibility of the three operations.
Players of Virgin Bingo will be redirected to Virgin Games after May 20th, and will be encouraged to log in with their current details. Once logged in players will have access to poker and casino, and will benefit from promotions and bonuses across the products.
By cross promoting the sites in this way, Virgin Games will have much more control over their products along with financial processes.
At the moment Virgin Games runs its finances through St Minver although they are awaiting a Maltese license for the 3 in 1 Virgin Games.
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Virgin Bingo, which is currently operated by St Minver, will change its name and become part of Virgin Games as of May 20th.
According to Virgin Games the decision to move away from St Minver is purely a strategic one, as they intend to introduce more bingo games including, 80 ball bingo, speed bingo and Joker Jackpot.
St Minver has said that while they will be sad to see Virgin Bingo leave they will ensure the handover remains amicable.
Both Virgin Poker and Virgin Casino will also be re-branded on the 20th May, as Virgin Games aim to increase the accessibility of the three operations.
Players of Virgin Bingo will be redirected to Virgin Games after May 20th, and will be encouraged to log in with their current details. Once logged in players will have access to poker and casino, and will benefit from promotions and bonuses across the products.
By cross promoting the sites in this way, Virgin Games will have much more control over their products along with financial processes.
At the moment Virgin Games runs its finances through St Minver although they are awaiting a Maltese license for the 3 in 1 Virgin Games.
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Classic Slots Online - Most Popular Classic Slot Games
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Monopoly
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Cluedo
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