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SlotoCash Lights up Your Life with Neon Wheel 7s Free Spins

September 3, 2022 by Admin

If you’re not already signed up at SlotoCash casino, here’s no better time than now, because there is a great new offer up for grabs when you spin the reels of an exciting pokie release. Play the new Neon Wheel 7s to receive 50 free spins and all you need is the NEON50 to qualify.

Once you’ve activated your coupon, you’ll have up until September 30^th to claim it, but remember that you cannot claim more than one free bonus without making a deposit in between.

If you’re a brand-new player, make sure this is the first bonus you claim because you won’t qualify for it if you’ve opted into any others before. The maximum amount you can cash out for the free bonus is $200, and the wagering requirement is 60x.

More to Explore

After you’ve had your fun with free spins, check out some other exclusive SlotoCash offers like the $31 Free Chip sign-up bonus, the $15 Free Chip promotion and a selection of welcome offers for players making their first visit to the casino.

SlotoCash is a globally respected online casino brand that offers a vast library of premium pokies, Vegas-style table games, video poker, and other speciality options. Access is easy with instant online play available across all your devices, as well as handy mobile apps.

The casino’s VIP Club offers a variety of amazing perks to members, including daily bonuses, weekly rewards, monthly cashback awards, surprise gifts, tournament entries, and increased comp points. What’s more, you’ll even have access to a personal VIP Host to ensure that all your online casino needs are met.

With new games being added every month, a wealth of promotions and bonuses, and some of the best customer service in the industry, SlotoCash should be the next stop on your online adventure.

Aristocrat’s Dragon Link Pokie dishes out another $1M Progressive Prize

August 31, 2022 by Admin

Aristocrat’s world-famous Dragon Link pokie has a well-established history of paying out life-altering progressive jackpot prizes and the iconic game has done it once again.

A lucky guest at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Florida recently claimed an over $1 million progressive jackpot while playing Dragon Link Golden Century. The Seminole Tribe-controlled casino confirmed that the exact jackpot amount won came to $1,099,858 from a $25 spin.

Aristocrat’s Dragon Link series is based on the provider’s Lightning Link platform and boasts a vivid and colourful Asian-themed display. The Golden Century variant integrates the Hold & Spin feature, offering wins of up to 250x the player’s bet.

The grand prize is an accumulation of small portions of every bet placed on the progressive network of linked machines. The jackpot continues to grow until an extremely fortunate player hits the lucky spin of their life.

Dragon Link progressive machines are linked at Seminole Coconut Creek, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa.

The lucky winner chose to remain anonymous according to officials from the casino, and the Dragon Link progressive jackpot has now reset to $1 million, waiting for the next auspicious spin to trigger it.

Blazing a Trail

This recent win of over $1 million from Dragon Link is the third of its type to be won at Seminole Coconut Creek this year. It is also the eighth prize of $1 million to be won from the Dragon Link series across all six Seminole casinos in Florida in 2022.

Coconut Creek has had a generous year so far, with its 2200 slot machines already paying out almost $624 million in winnings this year.

The Seminole Tribe emphasized that the thrill of progressive jackpots lies in their random ability to deliver life-changing moments.

“Even if a slot machine just paid a big win, the next spin could win as well. The uncertainty of when the next win will take place is what generates the excitement of playing slots,” the tribe explained in a statement.

For gamblers with more traditional tastes, the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek has over 65 live dealer table games and a 20-table poker room.

Treasury Brisbane’s Spectacular September

August 27, 2022 by Admin

If you are a Star club member at Treasury Brisbane, the month of September is set to be a potential-packed paradise. You could win $25,000 every Saturday of the month, as long as you have your Membership Card handy when you play or dine at the venue from 1 – 24 September 2022.

Getting in the Game

You can earn a single entry every day from 12.15 am to 11.59 pm from Friday to Sunday, and until 7.59 pm, on Saturdays as the draw takes place only a minute later. All entries will be reset to zero at 11.59 pm each Saturday during the promotion period. You can also earn a bonus point for each Tier Point that you achieve via your gaming play.

Your accumulated weekly entries have to be activated, and you can achieve this by playing with your Membership Card between 12.00 pm and 7.59 pm each Saturday over the month.

Make sure you are there in person at 8.00 pm every Saturday for the weekly draw, which will take place on the main gaming floor. If you don’t show up, you will miss out on your chance to claim a handsome $25,000 cash prize.

Join the Club

As mentioned before, you need to be a Star Club member to be eligible for this promotion and an enticing array of rewards and perks. Signing up is a fast and easy process and the benefits apply at The Star Sydney, The Star Gold Coast, and Treasury Brisbane.

Once you’ve been issued your membership card, you can earn Tier Points when you dine, stay, or play at any of these properties. The more Tier Points you earn, the better the benefits. You can look forward to dining and accommodation discounts, free casino dollars, exclusive bonuses and promotions, VIP service, and friends and family extended benefits, to name a few.

Top Aristocrat Exec to Helm Gaming Technologies Association

August 17, 2022 by Admin

Anthony Ball, Aristocrat Gaming’s General Manager, Government & Industry Relations ANZ/APAC, has recently gained a new title to add to his resume. The Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) recently revealed that announced that Ball has been appointed as the organization’s Board Chair, with the Vice Chair position going to Cameron Louis, the Managing Director at Aruze Gaming Australia.

The GTA made this announcement at the Australasian Gaming Expo, held at ICC Sydney from August 9 to August 11. Bell replaces Adrian Halpenny, who had occupied the Chair position for over nine years.

Ball commented on his new appointment, saying he was honoured to have been chosen.

“Our association has a well thought out plan for how it can contribute to the long-term wellbeing of gaming technology and supplier companies, venues, and all that have a stake in our industry,” he shared.

“We will work energetically to deliver our agenda, which includes increasing stakeholder understanding of our industry, supporting efficient, balanced, and effective rules and regulation; promoting technology as an enabler of responsible gameplay; encouraging innovation to meet the player and customer (venue) needs; and representing the interests of technology companies while contributing to gaming industry advocacy more broadly”, he added.

The 32nd edition of the AGE attracted over 7000 delegates across its 3-day run and included discussions and presentations on topics such as cashless gaming, staffing, and marketing. The convention floor featured over 200 exhibitors offering trade and tech demos.

Vinesh Patel, the CEO of the GTA lauded the event as a success, saying,

“AGE strives to deliver a bigger and better show year on year for all our stakeholders. With a core focus on technology and the sustainability of the gaming industry, we believe 2022 has delivered maximum value and a satisfying experience for visitors, exhibitors, and sponsors.”

Pop it Lucky at The Ville

August 13, 2022 by Admin

The Ville Casino in Townsville, Queensland is ready to float your boat with $100,000 in cash and prizes every Friday in August. The casino’s Lucky Pop! promotion is in full swing and there’s still time to get your name in the draw.

How do I Win?

Getting in the game is quite simple. Every $5 you spend on electronic gaming machines, Table Games and FATG play (provided your Vantage Rewards card is correctly registered) will get you one entry.

Make sure to insert your Vantage Rewards card into an eligible electronic gaming machine within 12 hours of the first prize draw on each draw date, and you will have to be there for the draw to claim your prize.

The draws will take place on Friday the 5th, 12th, 19^th, and 26th August 2022 and will be held every 30 minutes from 5.30 pm to 10 pm.

The special Member, Preferred, Executive, Director, President and Magnetic VIP draws will happen on the same dates, and also hourly from 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm with $3000 cash and 2000 Vantage Dollars awarded each Friday.

The Platinum, Chairman, Diamond and Orpheus VIP draws will run hourly from 6 pm to 10 pm, and the weekly prizes for this category are $12 000 cash and 8000 Vantage Dollars.

Add Vantage

The Ville’s Vantage Rewards program is a great incentive to visit the venue. Once you’ve signed up, you can enjoy various savings and perks such as the higher prize values mentioned in the promotion above.

Playing in the casino, booking a room, and dining at one of the numerous available establishments earns you Vantage points which convert into Vantage dollars once you’ve accumulated enough. You can then spend your vantage dollars on meals, accommodation, drinks, or on the pokies.

The 8-tier system means you can ascend from the basic member level all the way up to the ultra-exclusive Diamond. Higher levels mean more access to special VIP areas, better dollar-to-point earnings ratios, complimentary hotel room upgrades, and personalized concierge teams, to name a few.

Aristocrat’s Buffalo Pokie Series Gets a Lucrative Addition

August 10, 2022 by Admin

Aristocrat’s iconic Buffalo pokie machine series has gained an exciting new enhancement that could take your winnings to a whole new level. The freshly integrated “Gamble” button in the new Buffalo Gamble game gives you the opportunity to double an even quadruple all your wins.

After a winning spin, select the black or red button to try and predict what suit the face-down card will win. If you pick the right colour, you will double your win. If you’re feeling extra-lucky, you can repeat the process and if you’re right the second time, your win will be multiplied by 4. Remember that if you guess wrong either time, your win amount drops to zero.

The new machine also features classic Buffalo free spins where standard wild symbols transform into multiplier wilds for a brilliant winning boost.

Latest Arrivals

Buffalo Gamble is the latest Buffalo pokie to be released by Aristocrat and follows a line of successful releases including Buffalo Instant Hit, Buffalo Grand, Buffalo High Limit, and Buffalo Gold Revolution.

The pokie manufacturer has been consistently adding to its selection of gaming options. Earlier in the month, Aristocrat debuted its Lightning Dollar Link game collection, introducing four new titles, Checkered Flag, Chica Bonita, Kung Fu Master, and Corrida de Toros.

The Hold & Spin feature includes new symbols that give you the chance to claim a progressive jackpot prize up to three times from a single Hold & Spin symbol.

Checkered Flag and Chica Bonita offer a Hold & Spin bonus and free spins with a symbol reveal mechanic. Kung Fu Master and Corrida de Toros deliver bonus rounds that feature free spins with Twin Spin reels.

Cashless Gaming Tests NSW Waters

August 5, 2022 by Admin

New South Wales (NSW), boasts around 95 000 licensed gaming machines, making it the perfect stage to introduce a cashless gaming trial. The program will launch in August and continue for 12 weeks, following an announcement from Liquor & Gaming NSW in 2021. The initiative is designed to combat money laundering and address gambling harm, with backing from global iGaming giant, Aristocrat Gaming, and in partnership with the Wests Newcastle club gaming venue where the cashless gaming machine trial will be held. IGT and Utopia Gaming are both also approved to conduct similar trials.

The program will see cashless payments implemented for all club services. Close to 300 patrons who are expected to use the 38 electronic gaming machines at the venue will be affected. The participating patrons are required to link their phones to the gaming machine with Bluetooth, allowing them to transfer funds directly from a digital wallet.

The prototype technology will enable patrons to establish spending and time limits, contact staff members for help, exclude themselves from the venue and pay for meals, memberships and gaming services. Users will only be able to only reload their cashless gaming cards once they have left the gaming room floor, and the service will require an approved Australian bank account to reload funds, no credit cards will be permitted.

Pivotal Data

The data produced by the NSW cashless gaming trial will aid the NSW Crime Commission Inquiry into money laundering in pubs and clubs, offering insight into the scope of money laundering and other criminal activities at gaming venues by or for criminal syndicates. The knowledge acquired will also establish the potential efficacy of cashless gaming in addressing money laundering and gambling harm.

At the time of the trial’s initial announcement in July, Independent NSW MP, Justin Field, commented on the issue, saying that pokies were habitually being used as “ATMs for money laundering” for organized crime.

“It is inexplicable why NSW poker machines can legally be loaded with up to $10,000 cash. These problems can be addressed very quickly with simple regulatory and legislative reform, like reducing the load limits and moving to cashless gaming,” he added.

Aristocrat Pokie Makes a Lucky Player’s Day

August 2, 2022 by Admin

A player at the Clearwater River Casino in Idaho walked away with a lot more than they bargained for on Sunday, July 31, 2022. The winner, who has opted to remain anonymous, claimed a US$191,163.89 jackpot from Aristocrat Gaming’s Dollar Storm-Emperor’s Treasure pokie, from a wager of only $2.00.

This prize is the second largest jackpot won at the casino in July. The largest amount was handed down on July 21, when a Lewiston woman also landed a jackpot of $1,541,533.11, the largest payout in the casino’s history.

Aristocrat’s Dollar Storm Emperor’s Treasure machine is a Wide Area Progressive pokie that is electronically connected to other casinos.

Dan Kane, General Manager at the Clearwater River Casino & Lodge was in a celebratory mood, following the win and congratulated the winner, saying

“Well, here we are again with another exciting life-changing jackpot amount win! They say lightning can strike the same place twice. Will there be a third?”

Exciting Introductions

Aristocrat Gaming has been making the news for more than just huge jackpots. The pokie manufacturer recently unveiled its award-winning Dragon Link machine product at its “Dragons” showcase event, held at Manila’s Solaire Resort & Casino on 19 July. The pokie will soon be available to operators across Asia.

The three-day showcase also drew attention to the company’s newest products, with Aristocrat’s executives in attendance.

Lloyd Robson, the General Manager of APAC at Aristocrat, said,

“It was an absolute pleasure to host our customers at our special showcase. The feedback on Dragon Link, and on our upcoming portfolio, was excellent. Of course, customers were focused on Dragon Link as a cornerstone for their ongoing strategy to deliver sustainable revenue growth while managing capital and cash flows.”

Aristocrat’s John Stevanja, Director of Product Marketing and Strategy APAC, at Aristocrat, added,

“Customers were very excited to see Dragon Link – it has had phenomenal success in other markets globally – and we’ve built this version specifically for the Asian markets with player selectable denominations, market-attuned jackpot profiles and cost to cover configurations to suit all venue types. It’s our most configurable game ever built for Asia.”

Crown Sydney’s VIP gaming floors to open in 8 August

July 27, 2022 by Admin

Crown Resorts has announced the official opening date for its Sydney casino’s gaming floor. From 8 August 2022, players will be able to enjoy the wide variety of gaming options available.

The gaming floor has been named the Crystal Room and will be opened to the public thanks to approval from the New South Wales Liquor & Gaming Authority. More gaming variety is in the pipeline as the venue has an additional floor scheduled for launch at a later date. The second space, named Mahogany, will include 160 gaming tables and 70 electronic table games.

The gaming areas of the $2.2bn resort were meant to open in December 2020, but legislative delays prevented their introduction.

Outgoing Crown Resorts CEO Steve McCann commented,

“The opening of our gaming operations at Crown Sydney is a defining moment for Crown and the culmination of months of hard work from our dedicated team. The entire team at Crown Sydney has been preparing for this moment for a long time, and we felt the symbolism of the 08.08 date represented ideal timing to open our doors.”

The operator issued a further statement that read,

“We are committed to delivering a safe and responsible gaming environment for all, and Crown Sydney’s restricted gaming facility has been designed with the highest levels of governance and compliance. It is the only casino of its kind in Australia, with all patrons required to be a member or guest of a member and undergo comprehensive checks.”

Sumptuous Surroundings

Crown states that its two VIP-only gambling spaces have been designed to reflect the natural beauty of Bangaroo and outfitted with the most luxurious fittings and textiles for an unrivalled first-class experience.

Players can enjoy state-of-the-art electronic gaming tables and professional dealers with options like Roulette, Sic Bo, Baccarat, Blackjack, and Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em.

Aristocrat’s Lightning Dollar Link Game Debuts with Four New Titles

July 23, 2022 by Admin

Aristocrat Gaming recently introduces a quartet of fresh pokie concepts bundled into its new Lightning Dollar Link game collection. The new games offer a blend of bonus features found in Lightning Link, Dragon Link, Dollar Storm, and Buffalo Link.

This approach is sure to snag a diverse audience for the pokie manufacturer as there is something for everyone within the new additions.

Lightning Dollar Link is housed in the MarsX Portrait cabinet and allows lower denominations to cater for dedicated Hold & Spin mechanic players. The wagering options range from 1¢ to $5, spreading the game’s appeal across low-denomination, mid-denomination, and high-denomination players all at once.

The game also provides players with more choices, including choosing their line count. Players betting in the lower range can opt for a 50-line or 100-line game. On the other end of the spectrum, $5 denomination players get to select from a 5-line or 10-line configuration.

Premium Picks

The four brand-new Lightning Dollar Link titles are Checkered Flag, Chica Bonita, Kung Fu Master, and Corrida de Toros.

Checkered Flag and Chica Bonita offer the Hold & Spin bonus and free games with a Symbol Reveal mechanic. Players who choose Kung Fu Master or Corrida de Toros will experience free games with Twin Spin reels. The Hold & Spin feature has been updated with a set of new symbols that offer players the opportunity to land progressive jackpot prizes up to three times from a single Hold & Spin icon.

On the Rise

Over the past two months, Aristocrat ‘s share value has surged 16.7%. The company has delivered revenue growth of 17% per annum for the past five years.

At the time of the announcement of these positive results, Aristocrat CEO, Trevor Croker, said,

“Aristocrat’s exceptionally robust balance sheet and consistently strong cash flow generation enables us to reinvest in the business, retain our capacity to pursue acquisitions, and return cash via dividends and share buy-backs. We will continue to actively assess growth opportunities, including strategic acquisitions and investment in organic initiatives.”