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Unikrn Teams Up with ZED RUN for Blockchain Horse Racing

Posted on March 4, 2020March 3, 2020 by Kelley N.

Renowned sports betting platform Unikrn has recently entered into a lucrative partnership with the ZED RUN horse racing game. The two gaming entities will be working together in a bid to bring horse race betting to the Ethereum blockchain.

Bringing Horse Racing to the Consumers

Lots of horse racing fans have always had the dream of becoming horse racing breeders and owners. Needless to say, most people cannot really achieve that kind of thing due to the large amount of resources that are required to sustain it. However, it seems all this is about to change thanks to the new partnership.

Horses racing fans will now be able to live out their dreams of being successful trainers and breeders thanks to the immense power of the blockchain. The new solution is based on the non-fungible (NFT) that was first popularized by Dapper Labs’ Cryptokitties. It is not just a way of bringing horse race betting to the world of blockchain but also an actual simulation of the real horse racing industry that we know and love.

“We’re trying to bridge the gap between modern-day wagering and blockchain. You can own a horse. Your horse can win prizes and your horse can gain notoriety. We’re catering to a very broad audience, not just young people,” Unikrn CEO Rahul Sood stated.

This is a pretty exciting development for both the world of crypto and the horse betting industry.

How It Will Work

ZED RUN has created up to a whopping 38,000 unique horses each of which will have their own unique set of attributes. These horses will be named after crypto bloodlines based on names that crypto enthusiasts will certainly be familiar with. Some of them include Nakamoto, Finney, Szabo, and Buterin.

The horses will be purchasable by prospective owners while they are available and once purchased, no more will be created. However, new horses will be generated by combining male and female horses from different owners and bloodlines. The result in such cases will be totally new horse each with its own unique attributes.

The data for each of the horses will be tracked using Ethereum-powered tools. Players will be allowed to trade horses via a special Unikrn platform. This is expected to pick up at about the time when the races start around mid-to-late March. Betting on the horse racing activities will, of course, be available to anyone who will be interested.

It goes without saying that this product is a totally unique and innovative way of expanding the horse racing market. The target market is the newer generation of horse racing and esports fans who are slowly growing in numbers all across the world.

PokerStars Begins Testing Poker Side Bets

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Kelley N.

Over the years, PokerStars has been known for being one of the most innovative online poker operators on the planet. All of the poker operator’s efforts are motivated by the need to give its customers the best possible experience at the poker tables. With its next project, PokerStars intends to give its customers the opportunity to bet against the house on what cards are coming. This new side bets feature is definitely going to resonate well with gamblers who are looking for more ways of spreading their wagers around.

Side bets are not an entirely new concept for PokerStars. The operator has been mixing casino-style gambling with partially skill-based games in a number of their tournaments. Its Spin & Go tournaments are a great example of this.

How Side Bets Work

As mentioned earlier, side bets are a special kind of bet since unlike the skill-based gaming that poker players indulge in, they involve the players betting against the house instead of betting against each other. To avoid the impact of the actual play at the poker tables, the money used for making these side bets do not come from the player’s stacks at the table. The money will come from the players’ account balances.

Since they are totally based on luck, side bets doe not require any form of skill to play. This will make them an interesting addition to the PokerStars poker tables. It is speculated that there will be Return-To-Player (RTP) of 97.12 percent and 97.29 percent for side bets flops and side bets on hole cards respectively. The house advantages on these are pretty low which means that the interested players will stand better chances of making a killing from the side bets.

When Will It Arrive?

As of the time this piece was written, the side bets feature is only available on clients in the United Kingdom and the European Union. It is also only available at hold’em tables. The beta test of the feature has been shrouded in mystery but since it has stayed around for this long, it is safe to presume that the company is making some progress in that regard.

No details have emerged from PokerStars regarding any timeframes for the unveiling of the feature to more markets across the globe. However, given the online poker operators’ massive presence in several states in the US and other countries, there is some certainty that players in those areas will be able to enjoy using the new feature when it is rolled out. Get ready for even more action at the poker tables.

Unibet Launches Dedicated Jackpot Sit and Go Client

Posted on December 4, 2019 by Kelley N.

It has been a long time coming but Unibet has finally decided to launch a standalone client for its massively popular sit & go tournaments. HexaPro, the online poker operator’s, unique and innovative take on sit & go has been available as a dedicated client since December 2 on a vast number of the Kindred Casino brands. Being the very first of its kind to go live, it is definitely set to be a gamechanger for both the online poker industry and the company itself.

HexaPro’s History

Unibet’s HexaPro sit & go tournaments have been in operation for over a year now and in all that time they have become immensely popular among the platform’s users. In fact, the platform has even seen an uptick, though slight, in the number of new customers. It is that good and thus the new client is a bonus for regular players who were hoping for more. The tournaments have further been accompanied by some lucrative perks and promotions such as Daily Races and Jackpot Mania Promotions.

What to Expect

Kindred was apparently waiting for the most opportune time to launch its new HexaPro client. For months, the company has been making tremendous improvements and adding a ton of features to the new product. It was certainly worth the wait.

The HexaPro client is a web-based platform that is optimized to work on both landscape and portrait mode. As such, you are assured of the very best gaming experience regardless of whether you are using a mobile device, a laptop or even a desktop. It will also be independent from Unibet Poker and Pokerihuone, Kindred’s two online poker platforms.

“The new client is scaled down to be as easy to use as possible and will make playing HexaPro as simple as playing a slot game. It will also give casino enthusiasts the chance to experience all the excitement and challenges of poker, where you’re up against other players and skills and strategy can play a vital role,” Kristoffer Bergvall, Head of Poker at the Kindred Group, said commented.

While using the new web-based client, poker players will have the chance to continue enjoying unique and thrilling single table tournaments that utilize a lottery-type prize pool generator. They will be playing to win a share of the humongous €100,000 prize.

HexaPro currently offers stakes from as low as €1 all the way to €100. Also, the tournament’s randomly-drawn prize pool will start from 1.5x to 1,000x. If you have not signed up you probably should do that right now – there is a generous welcome bonus worth up to €200.

PokerStars Goes Live in Pennsylvania

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Kelley N.

Online poker has been one of the most anticipated pieces of the Keystone State’s expanded gambling plans. After months of waiting and several setbacks, the online poker industry is finally set to kick off with the launch of PokerStars’ online poker room. The poker operator which is best known as one of the world’s leading online poker operators will be starting off its Pennsylvanian operations with the launch of a toned-down version of its poker site. This is because the launch which is scheduled for November 4 will be a soft-launch and will, therefore, involve a few tests that will be overseen by the PGCB.

Licensed Under Mount Airy

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has already stated that its staff members are ready to oversee the test launch of an online gaming site. While the boar’s spokesperson did not reveal any specific details about the yet-to-be-launched online gambling operation, he did mention that the operation is licensed under Mount Airy Casino.

If you have been keeping an eye on the Keystone State gambling expansion, then you already know that Mount Airy is the official land-based casino partner of PokerStars.

Public Tests

The state’s gambling laws require all regulated operations to undergo a public test period before the official launch. During the test period, the regulator will be tasked with determining whether PokerStars is a good fit for the market and if it is it will be given the green light for a full launch. Some of the aspects that will be evaluated include the geolocation tools that are used by the operator as well as the fairness fo the games offered.

This test phase will last for two to three days after which the regulator will deliver a verdict regarding whether the operator can launch full operations or not. There is quite a bit of optimism that PokerStars will pass the tests. After all, it already has experience in the business and therefore it will certainly utilize this in the state. If all goes well, by next week Pennsylvanian poker enthusiasts will have full access to a robust and fully-featured online poker offering.

Is Mobile Gaming on the Way?

Unfortunately, there is no information suggesting that PokerStars is even thinking of a mobile poker app for the Pennsylvanian market. While the online poker site is definitely going to be responsive enough to work across a wide range of devices, mobile gaming has been gaining a lot of popularity in the state. More and more people are switching to available gambling apps and hopefully, there will be a mobile poker option. While there is no mention of the app and considering PokerStars’ history of starting things off with online gambling, it should not be long before something comes up. Keep your fingers crossed.

MPN’s Closure and Its Impact on The Industry

Posted on October 4, 2019October 3, 2019 by Kelley N.

Mid last month, Microgaming announced that the Microgaming Poker Network (MPN) would be closing permanently in either the second or third quarter of 2020. The MPN has been running for 16 years now and it has been serving a number of top poker rooms from all around the world. Despite this, Microgaming made the tough decision to pull the plug citing a number of issues that had cropped up.

On Friday, September 20, the Isle of Man-based gaming solutions provider issued a press release that confirmed the rumors pertaining to the closure of the network which had been floating around for weeks. The press released confirmed that the company had indeed made the decision to ax the Microgaming Poker Network. As it turns out, the decision was made after the intensive internal review. This review, in one way or the other, contributed to the conclusion that the MPN was no longer a fully viable venture in the current era.

According to Microgaming’s CEO John Coleman, the poker network model no longer fits into the company’s strategic vision for poker. There was no better time of the company to announce the closure of the network as it shifts its focus to “redistributing key resources and personnel across the business.”

Fortunately, the closure of the MPN does not mean that Microgaming is ending its relation to the game. Instead, the move is intended to assist the company to follow a new strategic direction for the poker vertical. Details of their next move in this regard will be released in due course.

Lessons Learnt

Needless to say, the Microgaming Poker Network was arguably one of the healthiest and most profitable networks during its heyday. While its traffic did not match other big poker sites such as partypoker or PokerStars, it was able to hold its own. This was very impressive. Unfortunately, in recent years, the poker network has been having a bit of trouble especially with regards to traffic.

Times have changed and it seems Microgaming is only trying to adjust to this fact. As mentioned earlier, the company still has some very big plans for poker but it will be pursuing the venture using a totally different strategy. These are very hard times for veteran poker networks and therefore it is important for companies to be very innovative about the products they offer.

It is likely that the Microgaming Poker Network will not be the only poker network that has faced some of the difficulties highlighted here. That said, it is going to be very interesting to see how they will adjust to the new reality.

Pbet to Redefine Gambling with Its Blockchain Solution

Posted on August 4, 2019August 2, 2019 by Kelley N.

Its been over a decade since the blockchain, as we know it, came to be. In that period, technology has proven that it is a useful tool for a vast range of applications beyond digital currencies and one of the sectors that have embraced it is the gambling industry. It has been said on more than one instance that the very dynamic blockchain technology is set to completely redefine the gaming industry – this is already happening.

Pbet, a rising crypto-powered gambling platform is one of the companies that is championing the quest to “blockchainize” the gambling industry. That said, it is easy to see that the casino is much more than a mere cryptocurrency casino. The gaming company has come up with a complete blockchain-based crypto-based gaming platform that is set to spark up a revolution of sorts in the gambling industry. In essence, with the new platform, Pbet is addressing some of the most user-oriented concerns when it comes to online gambling – these are fairness, transparency, safety, and security as well as affordability.

Pbet’s innovative and revolutionary idea is a blockchain crypto-based Unified Gaming Platform and its intended to create a convergence between land-based casinos and online gambling sites. All this will be added while combining both the players, the casinos and the Pbet platform itself with each set to benefit from added value.

“We are driven by the mission to combine all 3 pillars- physical casinos, players and Pbet- through our disruptive blockchain crypto-based Omnichannel Gaming platform business model. Our state-of-the-art platform is strategically designed to benefit both the players and casinos through blockchain technology”, stated a Pbet spokesperson.

The Perks

To begin with, Pbet’s new blockchain solution is set to give the players even more reason to trust the gaming platform and this will be achieved through the transparency of information. This will help to address trust issues which have always been a major concern for players across all major online gaming platform despite the operator’s efforts to address the issues.

Fairness aside, players have also complained about the slow nature of the payments at the casinos as well as the high transaction fees that they are charged. Pbet’s gaming platform will be addressing this issue by introducing a payment solution that will fix both of these problems – it will be fast, reliable and very affordable. Considering the tremendous improvements that have been made to blockchain technology, the users can expect near-instant transactions speeds.

Moreover, Pbet has also recently announced its Omni-Channel Pbet Reward Club. This will assist its partner casino to benefit from hospitality sectors in order to provide freebies which are meant to assist with player acquisition and retention.

DAO.Casino to Build Gambling 3.0 Blockchain with MixBytes

Posted on May 4, 2019May 2, 2019 by Kelley N.

DAO.Casino, a renowned blockchain-based gambling protocol has recently announced its plans to develop their own blockchain which will become the heart of the DAO.Casino ecosystem. The protocol is will be partnering with MixBytes in order to develop a unified solution for building the so-called gambling 3.0 blockchain network.

Why Now?

The adoption of blockchain and digital currencies has been in the rise over the past few months, a situation that, in a way, proves that the crypto market is moving past the bearish trends of 2018 that almost completely ruined the crypto markets. To that effect, there have been a plethora of investments into the decentralized ledger technology (DLT) space with the number of start-up growing almost exponentially – this was mostly thanks to the enthusiasm of venture capitalists who have invested no less than $5 million.

Now, there are a number of different industries that have come under the wings of the innovative DLTs and this has created even more optimism in as far as the future of DLTs is concerned. As expected, online gambling is one of the industries that have welcomed the new technology with a number of crypto- and blockchain-based virtual gambling platforms mushrooming on a regular basis. This is not surprising especially because of how open and welcoming the online gaming industry is to new and innovative technologies.

It, therefore, goes without saying that there has never been a better time for various industries to capitalize on and expand various blockchain applications.

DAO.Casino’s and Mixbytes’ Plans

The partnership between the two companies is now primarily meant to address some of the biggest challenges that currently face the online gaming industry – these issues include the lack of trust and doubts regarding the security of funds and the DLT applications offer solutions by bringing transparency which, in turn, eliminates the possibility of any form of manipulation.

By partnering with MixBytes, DAO.Casino will now have access to resources such as more high-level experts taking part in the “creation of a brighter future for the gambling industry”. As per the terms of the partnership agreement, MixBytes will be providing DAO.Casino with thorough “consulting and collaborate to create the DAO.Casino Blockchain, featuring all the necessary technologies to ensure the future prosperity of decentralized gambling, as finality, random number generator, high throughput, low latency and more.”

Blockchain technology continues to take center-stage in a number of global business and these kinds of developments do not show any signs of slowing down anytime so. For companies like MixBytes and DAO.Casino that have already realized the potential of such applications, it might be much easier to get to the mainstream market when the time is right and these applications finally blow up in the mainstream market.

Floridians Now Have the Right to Vote on Poker Laws

Posted on November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 by Kelley N.

The November midterm elections have come and gone, with Americans voting a wide range of issues. One of the most important bills affecting the poker world was Amendment 3, which offered voters in Florida the power to make big decisions about gambling laws. Now that the votes have been counted, Floridians have accepted that responsibility.

Yes on Amendment 3

One of the most important bills relating to poker in America was Florida’s Amendment 3, which would give voters the power to decide on any new gambling laws in the state. Leading up to the elections, it was a very contentious issues, as various forces attempted to sway voters either way.

Poker Alliance was one of the most vocal organizations, expressing its opposition to the bill. The group emailed over 30 000 members urging them to vote no on Amendment 3, stating that it would reduce competition in the state’s gambling market.

Its main argument was that the bill was backed by Seminole, which currently has a monopoly on Florida’s casino market, and Disney. With millions of dollars to spend and significant reasons to oppose gambling expansion in the state, the two parties could easily sway voters opinions – whereas voting no on Amendment 3 would leave the power with lawmakers who would be able to weigh any new gambling laws fairly.

Disney had already made it’s anti-gambling stance known and, now that the people of Florida can vote on gaming laws, the company may be able to sway towards a specific opinion. The Seminole Tribe has similar interests. Since the tribe is the only entity in the state with permission to offer casino games and poker, it would certainly want to keep things that way. Like Disney, Seminole has plenty of money to spend campaigning against any sort of gambling expansion and has the power to influence voters.

Giving Power Back to the Voters

However, this could be a good thing for gambling expansion in Florida. While Seminole and Disney are both very monied, there is the chance that neither group will be able to influence voters against the opening of new casinos and the expansion of online gambling.

After all, it is up to what the voters really want. As more state’s across America begin opening up their online poker markets, it’s likely that Florida residents will want in on the action. There’s no denying that online gaming regulation has the potential to bring in millions of tax dollars and create plenty of jobs.

So only time will tell exactly what kind of effect Amendment 3 will have on Florida’s poker industry. It really can go either way at this point, despite arguments that the bill will hinder the potential for any future expansion.

First Blockchain Casino Being Planned for Macau

Posted on October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 by Kelley N.

Blockchain technology is already being integrated into the online poker market, with many sites now accepting cryptocurrency payments. Now, there ate two companies that want to take things a lot further by expanding the reach of blockchain into land-based gaming world, as DeClub and Wide Rich Global makes plans to launch a blockchain casino system in Macau that will link online and land-based gaming destinations.

Together, Wide Rich Global and DeClub will build a blockchain-backed casino with funds from an initial coin offering (ICO) that aims to raise $1 billion. Once the sale of DEC tokens is completed, DeClub will apply for a Macau Junket Promoter license and aim to acquire several land-based casinos in Macau. 35% of the total has been raised so far, and the companies plan to expand their reach to acquire land-based venues in other Asian countries and across the Caribbean. Over time, the network will include a wide range of land-based venues that are all linked across a blockchain network.

The DEC coin will then be launched as a way to carry out transactions at both online and land-based casinos. Players will be able to convert DEC into other types of cryptocurrencies, and stablecoins will be offered as a way to help power the online casinos that are integrated with the online casinos.

This isn’t the first time that a land-based venture has attempted to make blockchain gaming technology work. In 2017, Dragon Corp’s ICO aimed to raise $500 million for its Dragon Coin. The money raised was to be used to build a floating casino. While it looking like a promising idea, the main contractor pulled out and the plan fell apart.

Since Wide Rich and DeClub aim to raise $1 billion, they are taking twice the chance and they could be setting themselves up for a big fall. However, since they are already over a third of the way to their goal, it may be a more successful venture than Dragon Coin.

Why Blockchain?

Blockchain is considered a great match for the online gaming market, as it presents players with a way to interact with venues in a transparent manner. The same pros can be applied to the land-based casino market, as well, which would also link the two types of gaming in a “pan-gambling business ecosystem”.

Should a gambling site run on blockchain technology, all transactions must be verified using a public ledger. The ledger cannot be edited or manipulated which means that no fraud can take place on the network, adding another layer of safety to the gaming world.

There is definitely huge potential for blockchain technology to change both the online and land-based gambling markets. DeClub and Wide Rich are taking the first step towards this revolution, and only time will tell if they will be successful.

Bitcoin Cardroom Launches “Green” High Five Tourneys

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by Kelley N.

America’s Cardroom is taking advantage of the expanding legalization of marijuana with a new set of tournaments themed around the drug. With the news that Canada has joined states like California, Nevada and Colorado in allowing the recreational use of marijuana, now seems to be a good time to appeal to poker players who enjoy the occasional toke.

High Fives All Around

It’s called the High Five Tournament, and it will take place from October 31^st to November 4^th. Every day that week, players will be able to take part in events with a total prize pool of $1.5 million. During the main event, the guaranteed prize pool is – you guessed it – $420 000.

It’s an interesting way to promote an online poker tournament, and we’ve never seen it done before. However, it is known that poker players do enjoy some recreational marijuana use while grinding it out online, so this event is sure to appeal to a niche market. In fact, the taglines are pretty catchy:

‘Stock up on munchies, Smoke the tables’
‘Trick or Treat – It’s munchies time’
‘Instead of candy, we are handing out the green’.

How could you resist? There is even going to be a “courtesy break” at 4:20 each day.

A Popular Cryptocurrency Poker Site

In addition to being popular with marijuana smokers, America’s Cardroom and other sites within the Winning Poker Network are also the first choice for cryptocurrency users – enhancing their appeal with two niche markets. In fact, over 60% of users at WPN sites use cryptocurrency to make their deposits.

In 2015, WPN sites were some of the first to embrace cryptocurrency technology. They have always promoted the use of it in the online poker world, and are now beginning to reap their rewards. With more and more poker players preferring the use of bitcoin when playing poker online, sites like America’s Cardroom are well-positioned to become leaders in the gaming market.

Cryptocurrency has continued to gain popularity among online poker players thanks to its ease of use, anonymity and speed. Players don’t have to worry about any of their personal details being shared when their make deposits, and the standard processing times for credit cards and e-wallets don’t apply so players can have their withdrawals processed instantly.

We’re only going to see bitcoin gain an even larger presence in the online poker market in coming months. As sites like America’s Cardroom continue to promote the use of cryptocurrencies in the online gaming world, we’re sure that bitcoin will soon become a staple at poker rooms across the web.

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