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Your best bet at Baccarat

Casino Lemonade — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:13:58 +0000

Baccarat still drags a rather intimidating image today that impacts its popularity. However, this table game has the lowest advantage for the bank among all casino games. So, betting on the player’s hand, you can count on an edge of only 1.24%. Betting on the banker's hand is more interesting with a benefit that does not exceed 1.06%, despite a 5% commission charged on any winning bet. When playing Baccarat, you would rather bet on the banker's hand, which stands out as the best choice to win regularly. If you want to know more about this game, we invite you to browse our Baccarat section.

Intercash strikes back with its Winnings Card

Casino Lemonade — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:35:18 +0000

This year, the Isle of Man payment solution Intercash is celebrating its tenth birthday. It is relaunching its prepaid card called Winnings Card for the occasion. Developed in partnership with MasterCard, it allows players to instantly transfer funds to and/or from gambling sites. Of course, it can be also use on any ATM worldwide and in any place where the MasterCard logo is displayed, i.e. 29 million shops. On their side, operators should appreciate the low rate charges applied and the absence of transactions denied.

Surgery jackpot in Atlantic City

Casino Lemonade — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:46:12 +0000

The Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City launches a special jackpot, worth $25,000. If you win it, the cash must to be spent on cosmetic surgery though. Of course, you can use it for multiple interventions such as botox injections, liposuction, breast enhancement or a facelift. This incongruous jackpot was put in place by the casino to change its image and make some noise. It seems to be working so far as the american media have largely commented this operation.

Cryptologic purchase by Amaya postponed

Casino Lemonade — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:26:49 +0000

The Amaya group got an extension to finalise its tokeover on the developer Cryptologic. Last December, through this post, we announced the company was interested in buying the entire share capital of Cryptologic. The intitial deadline to complete the transaction expired on January 12th. However, Amaya has been granted with an extension until February 2nd to make a firm and final offer to Cryptologic.

Macao had a happy 2011, what 2012 will bring?

Casino Lemonade — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:51:26 +0000

2011 has been the year of all record for Macao. It recorded the best sales in their history, reaching 267,87 billion patacas (25,72 billion euros), with a 42% increase year to year. Despite the good performance, the growth has declined since the turnover of the industry was up 58% from 2009 to 2010. The former portuguese colony, given back to China in 1999, was not opened to foreign casinos until 2002. Yet it has already surpassed Las Vegas, as we wrote on this post. By the middle of 2009, recovering quickly from the economic crisis, Macao encountered a significant increase in revenue from its gambling industry. However, it could be soon affected by the incoming global downturn. Last December, the turnover of the sector increased by only 25%, compared to the same month the previous year. This growth rate stands out as the least important from the last 12 months, despite the holiday season.

Spanish liberalisation pushed back in June

Casino Lemonade — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:38:21 +0000

Spain should have allowed online gambling in its territory by now, since January 1st. However, the government couldn’t cope with the oustanding number of license applications. Indeed, no less than 62 operators have claimed their license to legally propose gambling services in the country. This implies an important amount of work for the regulator, as he needs additional time to review all the apllications submitted. Some operators are blaming this delay, whereas others welcome it with enthusiasm, hoping this will refine their case. The spanish government has just announced the amnesty period during which no gambling site will be prosecuted has been extended until the new legislation finally comes into play.

Top five iPad casino applications

Casino Lemonade — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:13:13 +0000

For now, casino apps on the iPad are still limited. However, the few existing apps already offer a broad selection and keeps growing. Indeed, developers seem to have understood the future of online gambling will take place on mobile devices, such as the iPad. Slots for iPad ($3,99), and its free version Slots Free for iPad, is one of the most downloaded casino app on the App Store. As it says on the tin, it combines several slot machines, sorted in 5 different categories. On its side, Casino for iPad ($6,99) proposes a broad range of casino games: Blackjack, Roulette, Craps, Baccarat, video poker and slot machines all together. For now,this variety is the broadest found on the iPad. Other free applications exist such as Casino Master and Casino Free, and offer a decent choice too. While the former offers really good graphics, the latter is more complete. It is the only application allowing to share results with friends on the Game Center embedded on iOS. Finally, let’s quote the friendly Coin Pirates which brings different type of games under the same theme of traditional piracy. You cannot bet with real money on any of these applications though, as Apple still refuses such services.

Best wishes for 2012

Casino Lemonade — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:45:23 +0000

Only a few days back, 2011 drew its bow with a lot of champagne bottles and confetti. Another year has gone. This New Year just beginning already sounds thrilling with the expected launch of new games, and new quality casinos to emerge on the web. In the meantime, we wish you a very happy new year, and hope you will succeed on a professional and personal – and playful – level.

Netent launches mobile games

Casino Lemonade — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:26:32 +0000

Swedish developer Netent has just landed on the mobile market, using the iOS operating system found on the iPhone, iPad and iPod, adapting its 3 best games: Gonzo’s Quest and Jack Hammer slot machines, and a Blackjack game. Pusblished under the name Netent Touch, this new mobile range will be expanded rapidly, with the launch of regular adaptations of its other hits.

Amaya could buy Cryptologic

Casino Lemonade — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:42:13 +0000

Amaya Group has just announced it may soon buy the outstanding share capital of the pusblisher Cryptologic for 34,5 million dollars. No concrete decision has been taken for now. Following this announcement, the board of Amaya only highlights the complementarity of the two groups. According to them, the international scope and the extent of the group represent solid foundations on which Cryptologic could maximize its potential. If discussions are still at an early stage, a firm and final decision should be taken before January 12th. Amaya is a company that provides gaming solutions for governments.