There are just 10 days left before Prince William and Kate Middleton say "I do" at Westminster Abbey and the betting is rapidly heating up as more and more people flock to betting sites like Bodog to lock in their wagers on the future details of the soon to be newlyweds. The media have been in a constant frenzy over the wedding that the people have been waiting for since the two began dating back in 2005. The upcoming wedding is said to be one of the most highly anticipated events of the year and there is no doubting that this is a very special time for the Royal Family.

Every tiny detail of the wedding and what the future will bring for Prince William and Kate has been the talk of the world both in the media and in homes everywhere. Everyone is very curious about all the details and there is no shortage of those who are more than happy to voice their opinions on the matter. There are betting lines at Bodog right now that cover almost every aspect of the couple's relationship from the color of her wedding dress to the date of birth and sex of their first child. There is something to catch any bettor's eye.

Here are a few of the most interesting odds listed at Bodog.com right now:

Royal Wedding 2011 - What Color Hat will the Queen wear at the Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton?

Yellow2/1

Blue3/1

Pink5/1

Purple6/1

Cream/Beige7/1

Apricot10/1

Green10/1

White10/1

Red12/1

Orange14/1

Brown16/1

Black20/1

Grey20/1

Royal Wedding 2011 - Will the Bouquet be Caught or Dropped?

Caught-600

Dropped+400

Royal Wedding 2011 - Will Prince William and Kate Middleton's first child be a boy or a girl?

must have a child for action

Boy-105

Girl-105

Royal Wedding 2011 - Will Prince William and Kate Middleton's first pregnancy result in twins?

must have a child for action

Yes+2500

No-5000

Royal Wedding 2011 - Which couple will have a child first?

must have a child for action

Prince William and Kate Middleton-120

Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall-120

Royal Wedding 2011 - When will Prince William and Kate Middleton's first have a child?

must have a child for action

Before January 1st 2013-120

After January 1st 2013-120

Royal Wedding 2011 - What Color will Kate Middleton's wedding dress be?

according to BBC

Ivory2/3

White5/2

Cream4/1

Other Color6/1

Champagne14/1

Pearl20/1

Silver30/1

Blue50/1

Royal Wedding 2011 - How long will the train measure on Kate Middleton's wedding dress?

according to BBC

Over 10 Feet-120

Under 10 Feet-120

Royal Wedding 2011 - Will Kate Middleton's Say the word Obey in her vows?

Yes-145

No+105

Royal Wedding 2011 - Will it be raining at Westminster Abbey As Kate Middleton arrives for the wedding?

rain must be reported or seen as Kate Arrives and enters Westminster Abbey for yes to be winner

Yes+350 No-500

Royal Wedding 2011 - Which of these guests will be seen crying during the ceremony?

tears must be visible for winner

Carole Middleton (Mother of Kate)3/2

Philippa Middleton (Sister of Kate)5/2

Michael Middleton (Father of Kate)10/1

The Queen12/1

Prince Charles25/1

Prince Harry25/1

Prince Philip25/1

Royal Wedding 2011 - What will be the total estimated Worldwide TV viewers of the wedding?

According to BBC

Over 1.75 Billion-120

Under 1.75 Billion-120

Royal Wedding 2011 - Will the Wedding Car break down on the way to Westminster Abbey

According to BBC

Yes+5000

Royal Wedding 2011 - At What time precisely will Kate Middleton arrive at Westminster Abbey?

Official time when Kate enters Westminster Abbey

Before 11am+275

11am to 11.05am+120

11.06am to 11.11am+300

11.12am or after+500

Royal Wedding 2011 - Will Prince Harry (Best Man) drop the Wedding Ring during the Ceremony?

Yes+2500

Royal Wedding 2011 - What will be the color of the first bikini shot on Honeymoon worn by Kate Middleton

photo must be taken and published in british newspapers

White2/1

Black5/2

Blue5/1

Cream/Beige6/1

Green8/1

Red8/1

Yellow12/1

Any other color2/1

Royal Wedding 2011 - What color dress will Victoria Beckham wear to the Wedding?

Grey 5/2

Purple3/1

Any other color4/1

Brown5/1

Cream/Beige5/1

Blue7/1

White7/1

Green12/1

Red12/1

Yellow12/1

Pink14/1

Royal Wedding 2011 - Who will catch the wedding bouquet at the Royal Wedding?

no action if outcome cannot be found, all wagers have action

Philippa Middleton11/1

Chelsea Davy15/1

Princess Beatrice15/1

Princess Eugenie15/1

Sarah Ferguson25/1

Royal Wedding 2011 - Will Kate Middleton get the order of Prince William's names wrong during the vows?

Yes+2000

Royal Wedding 2011 - Will an objection be raised to the marriage during the vows

Yes

+10000

Royal Wedding 2011 - Will Prince Harry Forget the Wedding Rings?

Yes+10000

Royal Wedding 2011 - Will Kate Middleton jilt Prince William at the Alter?

Yes+50000

Royal Wedding 2011 - Will Kate Middleton wear a tiara down the aisle?

Yes-350

No+225

Royal Wedding 2011 - How will the Royal Couple walk down the aisle after the ceremony?

Arm in Arm-1400

Hand in Hand+1000

Arms around waist+1500

Other+1500

Royal Wedding 2011 - How long will Prince William and Kate Middleton's first kiss be after they tie the knot?

0-3 Seconds-110

3.01-6 Seconds-120

6.01-10 Seconds+500

10.01 Seconds to 1 minute+2500

Over 1 minute+25000

Do any of these bets catch your eye? You can place a bet today. Click here to create an account at Bodog.

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Players who frequently deposit large amounts of money to wager at online casinos will be very happy about the new choose your game bonus available starting tomorrow, April 8, 2011 and continuing until Monday, April 11.

The special bonus has been especially designed with the highroller in mind and that is why the casino has removed most of the limitations for games that you can use your bonus with. Blackjack, Video Poker, Caribbean Games, Table Games, Slots, Keno and many more are okay to play with this great bonus.

Here is what you get during this special highroller offer:

 

• 3Coupons Using Code: CHOOSE
• 75% up to $1,000 each coupon
• Low 25 X Wagering Requirement

 

It is important to note that this bonus has some restrictions on the wagering. Roulette Bingo, Baccarat, Craps, Poker, and Sic Bo are not counted towards the requirement at all and Blackjack, Video Poker and Multi-Hand Video Poker will only count towards 60% on a dollar towards the wagering requirement.

And for those that don't do so well at the casino over the week, don't worry too much because from April 12 to April 14, players can claim a 10% cash back bonus on their losses.

For more information or to take advantage of these great offers, head on over to AllStarSlots.com!

As always, stay tuned to Casinofan for more news and promotions.

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William Hill is adding new security measures to their websites. The online casino plans to add iovation Reputation Manager 360 to their portals to strengthen their defenses against financial fraud and player collusion.

Iovation has been a trusted brand in the online gambling industry since its launch in 2004. They offer some of the best fraud solutions software in the business and put most of their focus on protecting online casinos.

Imri Meir, Head of Risk Management at William Hill Online seems please with the addition. He recently said, "Having iovation is simply a must for any business running a gambling or e-commerce platform...In the fight against increasingly sophisticated online fraud rings, we see device identification and device reputation becoming a standard, necessary part of a comprehensive defense against fraud."

William Hill offers a wide range of internet betting options. Just a few of their more popular offerings include online bingo, online poker, sports betting and online casino games. They are easily one of the UK's most prominent betting and gaming companies and their commitment to player protection is unmatched in the industry.

Iovation Reputation Manager 360 should not directly affect any aspect of site. Players will be able to continue to play as usual but with the added reassurance that fraudulent players will be kept from joining in on the action.

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Slotastic.com has announced a new bonus system which will give players up to $1,100 in bonuses each and every month.  The new bonus structure will provide players with a Monthly Paycheck offer worth up to $200 via e-mail on the first of every month, a Midweek Madness deposit bonus coupon every Wednesday for an extra 25 percent bonus on mid-week deposits, a Slot Of The Week  bonus which offers players another 50 percent deposit bonus to use on the selected title, and a Progressive Of The Month bonus which gives players a 100 percent deposit bonus worth up to $100 to use on the selected game.

"Bonus money means that our players can play their favourite games much longer," said Oliver Smith, Casino Manager for Slotastic.com. "That means more fun and more chances to win. Blackjack, roulette and craps are also popular at our casino but since we cater especially to slots players many of our monthly bonuses give free money to use to play slot machines."

"Slotastic.com is a full-featured online casino with games and promotions designed especially for online slots enthusiasts," continued Smith. "It is the home of the largest online progressive jackpots available to American players. The Jackpot Pinatas jackpot, now over $1.6 million, is the largest. The Aztec's Millions jackpot and the jackpot tied to both the Mid-Life Crisis and Shopping Spree slots are all well over one million dollars and could make some lucky Slotastic.com player an instant millionaire any moment now."

To learn more about the new bonus scheme and to take advantage of these incredible offers visit Slotastic.com today!

 

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Doyles Casino has begun offering online slots tournaments to its players. The site will offer two kinds of tournaments, freerolls (which will make up the bulk of their tournaments) and the $750 Guaranteed Weekly which will pay out big to proficient players.

Two freeroll slots tournaments will be held each day on the site. The first will be at 5:00pm and the second will kick off at 8:00pm. Both tournaments will offer a prize pool of $50 which isn't too shabby considering there is no cost to enter.

The $750 Guaranteed Weekly will be held every Friday at 7:00pm. It will feature an entry fee of $11 and will offer a prize pool of at least $750 with additional prize money depending on the number of players who enter. The player with the most points at the end of the tournament will win the entire pot so bring your best and nothing less if you enter the weekly tournament.

Doyles Casino has selected three popular online slot games for their tournaments. These are Loose Caboose, Crystal Waters, and Texan Tycoon. Each offer fantastic payouts and free spins rounds which allow players to win big fast.

To learn more about the tournaments and how you can take part visit Doylesroom.com and click on the casino tab.

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The World Poker Tour (WPT) Borgata Poker Open Championship is about to kick off in Atlantic City. The Borgata Poker Open began its run on September 8th with the $350 + $50 Deep Stack No Limit Hold'em event but its most popular event the Championship event begins this Saturday (September 18th).

The $3,500 buy-in televised event offers an astounding $2 million in guaranteed prize money. Last year's Championship event attracted 1,018 players and its winner Olivier Busquet walked away with a hefty $925,514 for the biggest payout of his tournament career.

The six day event will kick off with two Day 1 flights this weekend and will wrap up with the televised final table on September 23rd. Players in the championship event will start with 30,000 in tournament chips.

Blinds will begin at 25-50 and levels will increase every hour and fifteen minutes. There is a 15-minute break scheduled for the end of every two levels and should play extend late into the night a dinner break will take place at a yet to be determined time.

Here is a look at the complete schedule:

Saturday, Sept. 18: Day 1A

Sunday, Sept. 19: Day 1B

Monday, Sept. 20: Day 2

Tuesday, Sept. 21: Day 3

Wednesday, Sept. 22: Day 4

Thursday, Sept. 23: Final table

For more information on the tournament series visit www.theborgata.com

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Playboy founder Hugh Hefner made a major announcement at the release of the documentary film "Hugh Hefner: Playboy, Activist and Rebel." The 84-year old announced that Playboy Enterprises will expand its media corporation to include three new casinos in Macau, China, and England.

"We will be announcing casinos in Macau, China, and London. As far as media goes, I think we'll be involved in more mainstream ventures." said Hefner. "We're moving away from the adult programming because it's not the future. I think it gets in the way of who we are, and who we want to be."

This will be the second time that Playboy has attempted to venture into the world of gambling. In May 2007, Playboy opened the Playboy Online Casino and though the site closed less than two years later Playboy is confident that the strength of the industry in Macau and England especially will result in success for this new foray into the land-based casinos market.

It is Hefner's hope that one day such side ventures as the casinos will become more famous and successful then the magazine itself.

"Frankly, early on, as a single title company, the strength of the brand led us into other directions. The first Playboy products - cuff links, T-shirts, and things of that kind - began in the late '50s and the first Playboy club opened in 1960.

The Playboy clubs were so hugely popular that the company's ability as a ‘branding' vehicle became obvious.
"In the early years the magazine carried the brand while I think that, in the future, the brand will increasingly help to carry the magazine."

No news yet on when and exactly where the casinos will open.

Stay tuned for more news and updates as more information becomes available.

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The online gambling affiliate community suffered a terrible loss last week when Allan Leonard, known affectionately by those in the igaming community as "The Captain," passed away at the age of fifty two. Allan who was well liked by those who knew him, endured many tragedies in the past eight years including the loss of his daughter, both of his parents and a life long friend. Earlier this year, his wife, Patty, was diagnosed with lung disease and learned that she would need a lung transplant. As she continues to fight for her life, many in the gambling community are coming forward to offer a helping hand during this most devestating of times.

Allan who was well known for his fundraising efforts for others in the community was always willing to help out any way he could and now we have the opportunity to give a little back by helping to raise funds to save the one of the people he loved most in this world- his wife.

In a forum post by the Gambling Portal Webmasters Association one of the moderators plead for the family saying, "Allan left behind his oldest daughter and wife. They must now cope with the expenses and mounting medical bills as Patty continues to fight for her life against the disease which ravages her body. That struggle has now been compounded by the extreme emotional grief of losing the love of her life. If we all made even small donations for the family, together we could make a huge difference in someone's life when they truly need it most."

We here at Casinofan are particularly saddened by the loss of the Captain and encourage others to give whatever they can to help this family torn by tragedy and sickness. Patty and Allan were a pair of shining stars in the industry and noone deserves so much grief. Our heartfelt condolences go out to all who have been affected by the passing of this beloved man.

Here is a post on Patty's Facebook page which particularly moved me:

"My heart is broken into many many pieces. I feel like the lamb that is lost without "My Captain" by my side. It seems so unreal but everyday I wake up the reality hits me because I cannot find him. Dear God give me the strength to meet each day and prepare a way for his beloved daughter Melissa to continue once I pass. He is now with his dear baby daughter, Jessica and I know he is finally at peace."

So far the site has raised more $2,500 for the grieving family. To learn how you can help visit http://www.gpwa.org/forum/allan-patricia-leonard-fund-190945.html

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Two friends from Regina turned $40 into more than $900,000 playing on one of the 800 slot machines at a Saskatchewan casino last weekend.

Jesse and Brandon, who declined to share their last names, were down on their luck while playing roulette at Casino Regina on Saturday afternoon so they decided to return later on that evening.

On their second visit, Brandon said they noticed the Monte Carlo slot was finally open and since the pair played it each weekend they visited they decided to give it a whirl. Just when they were about to call it a night the pair hit the $913,940 jackpot for the largest prize won in the 14-year history of the casino.

"I was extremely shocked," said Brandon. "I didn't say too much for the entire night. I was up until about 5 a.m. just sitting there."

It just goes to show that a major win can truly be struck at any time. The pair who are regulars at the casino never imagined that they would strike one of the largest stand-alone progressive jackpots ever in Canada.

Being the good friends they are the pair has agreed to share the money. $456,970 certainly doesn't sound half bad. No news on how they plan to spend it.

Congrats guys!

(photo courtesy of Casino Regina)

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InterCasino.com's Millionaires Club progressive slots game has yet to be struck. Its jackpot currently stands at around £1.025 million and InterCasino.com is celebrating its one million pound milestone by commissioning research into what British citizens would be willing to do in order to strike it rich.

The nationwide survey revealed some pretty interesting results. The research indicated that men were more willing to go to extreme lengths in order to strike it rich with 45% admitting that they would sleep with a stranger to make a million compared to just 17% of women. 17% of men said that they would cheat on their significant other to get rich while just 7% of women agreed that they would put their relationship on the line for a millionaire's lifestyle.

On the other end of the spectrum 49% of Brits said that they would give up sex for a year in order to become a millionaire and number that was surprisingly higher then the only 33% of citizens who would be willing to give up facebook.

"In these cash-strapped times, many of us would go to great lengths for the chance to become millionaires," read a statement from InterCasino.com.

"The nation's obsession with social networking, however, means that many of us would prefer to put our sex lives on hold rather than risk missing out socially by quitting sites such as Facebook."

The survey found that the UK's most popular male millionaire is Richard Branson while the most popular female millionaire is JK Rowling.

For more information on the study and a full list of the surveys startling findings visit InterCasino.com today.

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