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2007 Aussie Millions Poker Championship

2006-11-14T23:13:00.000-08:00

Texas Holdem is the most popular of the community card poker games. It is also the most popular poker variant played in casinos all over the world, and its no-limit betting form is used in the main event of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), which is widely recognised as the world championship of the game.The international reputation of the Aussie Millions Poker Championship as the richest poker game in the
Southern Hemisphere continues to escalate and has contributed to securing a celebrated field of world
class poker players that will travel to Melbourne’s Crown Casino in the New Year to compete for the title
of 2007 Aussie Millions Champion.

Hundreds of international poker pundits from a cast of nations will converge on Crown in January, anxious to
pit their skills against the best of the locals in a series of tournaments offering an overall prize pool
approaching AUD$10 Million, and culminating in the $10,500 buy-in six-day No Limit Holdem Main Event from 14 to 19 January 2007.

With the Aussie Millions firmly entrenched as one of the leading money events on the international poker
calendar, the 2007 Main Event is expected to attract over 500 players all vying for a slice of the expected
AUD$5 Million plus prize pool which will include a guaranteed first prize of AUD$1 Million.

Visiting professionals set to prove they have the skill, attitude and ‘bluffs’ to excel here at Crown include 2005 World Series of Poker Champion and local poker hero Joseph Hachem, America’s ‘Tiger Woods of Poker’ Phil Ivey, 2005 Bellagio Five Diamonds Classic winner and 2004 Card Player Magazine Player of the Year Daniel Negreanu, 2000 World Series of Poker Champion Chris ‘Jesus’ Ferguson, World Poker Tour
Champion Gus Hansen, World Poker Tour co-commentator Mike Sexton, poker’s dynamic husband and wife
duo Chip & Karina Jett, the first female $1 Million poker winner Kathy Liebert, young guns Antonio “The Magician” Esfandiari and Scott Fischman, 2004 European Player of the Year Marcel “The Flying Dutchman” Luske, and defending Aussie Millions champion Lee ‘Final Table’ Nelson.

Over 1,500 individual entrants will participate in the two week series of tournaments with an estimated 400
plus flying in from overseas locations such as the United States, Canada, England, Scandinavia, Holland and other parts of Europe.

Following on from the enormous ratings success of the US screening of the Aussie Millions Main Event, Crown and Fox Sports Net (FSN) will be partnering up for another year that will again see the Aussie Millions filmed for broadcast internationally from March 2007 as a 10 episode series with a reach of over 81 Million homes.

A coup for Australian Poker, Crown’s collaboration with FSN further consolidates the prestige, recognition and credibility of the Aussie Millions, particularly in America, the home of Texas Holdem and a country that widely considers poker its national game.

These modern day mavericks of the game are from all walks of life and challenge the stereotypes. As long as you have the guts to ante up the tournament buy-in male or female, rich or poor, amateur or seasoned pro – you can compete on a level playing field against the cream of the poker profession, with equal chance to seize the glory.
The international media contingent covering this event in addition to FSN includes reporters from poker magazines such as Bluff, Card Player, Pokerlife, Poker Player, Inside Edge and Poker Player.

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About Aussie Millions Poker Championship

The Aussie Millions is held each January.
The championship includes 13 tournaments culminating in the $10,000 buy-in Aussie Millions Main Event.
The 2007 Aussie Millions is expected to reach a prize pool of AUD$5 million with a first prize of AUD$1.5 million (subject to the number of entrants).
The Main Event will be televised by Fox Sports Net and broadcast internationally from mid 2007 as a 10 episode series.

Aussie Millions Poker Championship Event Statistics:

It is expected that there will be over 500 individual players in the main event.
Over 2,000 individual entrants will participant in the two week series of tournaments.
Over 300 international visitors are expected to attend including players from the United States, England, Scandinavia and Canada.
Huge growth in the number of Australian participants is expected, reflecting the increasing popularity of the game locally.
Crown expects to sell in excess of 5,000 hotel room nights during the event.

History of the Aussie Millions Poker Championship

The first Aussie Millions was held in 1998 with a $1,000 buy-in and $74k prize pool and 10 international participants mainly from New Zealand. The tournament has grown to become a major event on the international poker tournament schedule. It now ranks in the top 10 worldwide.
Main Event growth:

2004 – 133 entrants, $1.33 million prize pool, first prize $426,500
2005 – 263 entrants, $2.63 million prize pool, first prize $1,000,000
2006 – 418 entrants, $4.18 million prize pool, first prize $1.3 million

About Texas Holdem Poker

Texas Holdem is the most popular of the community card poker games. It is also the most popular poker variant played in casinos all over the world, and its no-limit betting form is used in the main event of the World Series of Poker (WSOP), which is widely recognised as the world championship of the game.

Like most variants of poker, the objective of Texas Holdem is to win the pot, the sum of money bet by oneself and other players. The pot is won either at the showdown by forming the best poker hand out of up to 7 cards available, or by betting to cause other players to fold and abandon their claim to the pot.

About FSN

FSN reaches more than 81 million homes through its network of 20 regional sports channels.
Established in 1996, FSN is the only cable network in the US that supplies national, regional and local
sports programming. FSN serves as the cable TV home to 62 of the 82 MLB, NHL and NBA teams
based in the United States, and produces over 4,500 live events each year. FSN has an extensive
catalogue of original national programs, including Best Damn Sports Show Period and Beyond the Glory documentary series, along with national packages of collegiate sports. Based in Los Angeles, FSN is part of the vast FOX Sports television family.

For the latest up-to-the-minute sports news and opinions, visit the FOX Sports/FSN website at www.foxsports.com

About Crown Entertainment Complex

The Crown Entertainment Complex is one of the world’s largest entertainment complexes of its kind, housing two hotel properties - the five-star Crown Towers and the four-star-plus Crown Promenade Hotel. Both are within easy access to in excess of 40 restaurants and bars, emporium of over 30 retail boutiques, several night clubs, cinema complex, interactive entertainment arcade, a live cabaret-style venue, plus the 24-hour Crown Casino, the biggest gaming facility in the Southern Hemisphere featuring 2500 gaming machines and 350 gaming tables including 50 poker tables.

For further information about the Crown Entertainment Complex visit http://www.crowncasino.com.au/

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5 Poker players win seats to Aussie Millions

2006-11-09T00:23:00.000-08:00

Serious poker action for serious poker players was the feature of the seventh All Africa Poker Tournament hosted at the Orion Piggs Peak Hotel and Casino, in Swaziland, on Friday 3rd November and Saturday 4th November 2006.
The 90 highly sought after seats were filled by tense and excited players, who hid their individual strategies behind a mix of well practiced poker faces, bold sunglasses and personas. With a total prize pool of R2,355,000 up for grabs and five all expenses paid packages to the Aussie Millions in Melbourne, the game was on.

The thirty hour marathon held over two days was yet another great success in the All Africa Poker series. The female entrants were a force to be reckoned with, Karin Hasseriis being the top lady finisher, placing 14th overall. Father and son players, Neville and Ryan Eber, were fated to play at the same table for much of the tournament and had to battle it out at the final table.

Ryan Eber was ultimately the Million Rand victor, winning with a starting hand of Ace King. Neville placed fifth and will be joining Ryan and the remainder of the top five at the Aussie Millions in January 2007.

After the tournament, Ryan said, “I feel very overwhelmed and excited to have won the All Africa. It is really great that I get to go to Australia with my dad, and play in the Aussie Millions. It was difficult playing on the same table as him, but I tried not to let it affect my game and just focused on winning”.

The tournament was once again filmed and all the exciting action will be shown on DSTV Channel 121 from the middle of December. “Piggs Peak Casino is in the unique position to be able to show viewers all the highlights and excitement of this very popular tournament. Those who were not able to come through to Swaziland, will be able to watch the latest and past tournaments on the All Africa Pokerzone”, says Wendy Graaf, Group Marketing Manager.

Tournament organizers announced that the next All Africa Poker Tournament will be held from 23rd to 25th February 2007.

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POKER TOURNAMENT PAYS MILLIONS IN SWAZILAND

2006-08-21T06:25:00.000-07:00

Young guns, rookies and overnight sensations were the feature of the Sixth All Africa Poker Tournament hosted at the Orion Piggs Peak Hotel and Casino, in Swaziland on Friday 18th August and Saturday 19th August 2006, with a total prize pool of R2, 460,000.

The tournament offered 90 players a shot at the One Million Rand and highly coveted All Africa Poker Crown. With the first 50 places paid, the entrants were all on a quest for a slice of the handsome prize pool. The event was filmed and will be broadcast on DSTV Channel 121.

The two day event was a mix of skill, unanticipated bluffing and rookie luck. The atmosphere was electric and the tournament was a great success once again. A host of Piggs Peak sponsored players and their supporters recently returned from the World Series in Las Vegas in July 2006, and greatly added to the atmosphere and level of play. The title came down to two newcomers, Ivan Dadic and Nicholas Katsapas who battled it out for over two hours, with Katsapas walking away with the Million Rand and the title of All Africa Poker Champion. Dadic was consoled with R310, 000 second place prize money.

The tournament attracted more female entrants than ever before and Janine Claassens was the top lad finisher, placing 42nd and winning R5, 000.Tournament organizers announced that the next All Africa Poker Tournament will be held from 3rd November – 5th 2006.

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2006 World Series of Poker Top Moments from Bluff Poker

2006-07-21T07:28:00.000-07:00

2006 World Series of Poker Top Moments from Bluff Poker Radio: Inaugural $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Event an Instant Radio Classic

ATLANTA, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- With just over half of the WSOP events completed, BLUFF MEDIA, publisher of Bluff Magazine and producer of Bluff Poker Radio, announced today its top broadcast moments thus far from the WSOP.
At the top of the list was the star-studded final table of the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. event. New to the WSOP this year, the event attracted 143 of poker's best players to compete for the unofficial title of "world's best all-around poker player". Poker legend Chip Reese won the title along with the $1.7 million top prize after besting the likes of Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivy, TJ Cloutier, and runner-up Andy Bloch.

"The first half of the WSOP has been pretty amazing," said Howard David, Play by Play commentator for the "live" WSOP broadcast. "The pinnacle had to be the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. final table. With a standing room only crowd, 9 of the greatest poker players in the world sat down at what may well be the greatest final table in WSOP history. The atmosphere was electrifying."
Other top moments include: Phil Hellmuth playing heads-up for his record- tying tenth WSOP bracelet in the $5,000 NL Hold'em event, William Chen winning his second bracelet of the series in the second $2,500 NL Hold'em Short-Handed event, reigning main event champion Joe Hachem playing heads-up versus eventual winner Dutch Boyd in first $2,500 NL Hold'em Short-Handed event, and Max "The Italian Pirate" Pescatori winning his first bracelet ever on the same day his native Italy won the World Cup.
Bluff Poker Radio is providing 12 hours of live broadcast coverage each day from the WSOP straight from the floor of the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Tournament updates, player interviews and live play-by-play action from the final tables are just part of the broadcast that can be heard on Sirius Satellite Channel 125.

"You might not think it possible, but Bluff is covering poker on the radio with the same excitement, color and intensity common to basketball, football and hockey coverage," said Jeffrey Pollack, commissioner of the World Series of Poker. "We are thrilled to have Bluff on-site. Whether you are a casual or big-time poker fan, the top-notch radio coverage Bluff provides is second to none."

To hear the latest audio highlight clips from Bluff Poker Radio's "Live" coverage of the 37th Annual World Series of Poker, visit www.wsopradio.com .

About Bluff Media (http://www.bluffmagazine.com/ )

Bluff Media is the owner of Bluff Magazine, America's #1 Poker Magazine with 250,000 copies printed and distributed nationwide, and Bluff Poker Radio, the nation's only syndicated weekly poker radio show. Bluff Media provides eager poker enthusiasts quality content which keeps them up with the fast- paced modern poker lifestyle. Regular contributors include: Jennifer Tilly, Josh Arieh, Antonio Esfandiari, Phil Laak, Mike Caro, Kenna James, Annie Duke, and Clonie Gowen.

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BAD BEAT JACKPOT WON AGAIN!

2006-07-20T01:58:00.000-07:00

Experienced poker players will tell you that they encounter bad beats regularly and they definitely are no reason to celebrate! However, for a 3 Piggs Poker seasoned player, who goes by the alias James, a Bad Beat meant a stroke of luck and a large amount of money.

The jackpot amount of R90,748.39 was shared amongst eight players who were delighted with their luck. James walked away with the lion’s share of the Jackpot of R45,374.21. Hotspur18 won R22,687.10 and the remaining six players at the table each received R3,781.18, just for being in the hand!

The Bad Beat Jackpot immediately re-started and is currently sitting at just under R30,000 - so watch this space for the next Bad Beat! Even if you lose, you still win with 3 Piggs Poker’s Bad Beat Jackpot!

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Piggs Peak Casino renews their dedicated advertiser location

2006-07-17T08:16:00.000-07:00

Piggs Peak Casino, sponsor of the All Africa Poker Tournament, has renewed their Dedicated Advertiser Location (DAL) campaign on DSTV, following phenomenal response to their first campaign, which featured the May 2006 event. The renewal is for another two weeks and will run with newly-released episode footage of the tournament.

Piggs Peak Group Marketing Manager, Wendy Graaf, says, “We are excited to be able to provide subscribers with high quality poker content, featuring local talent. It is apparent that there is a large following of live poker, as more than 186,000 unique viewers interacted with our DAL during a two week period in April.”

“The ability to measure viewership through interaction with the content on the DAL has been an invaluable tool, and played a large part in our decision to commit to another campaign.”

The 5th in this series of tournaments will be broadcast on DStv’s Channel 121 from 17th to 31st July 2006.

Since the launch of DALs on DStv in 2004, Oracle Airtime Sales and Multichoice Africa have run over 30 successful interactive advertising campaigns for a variety of clients and brands. These campaigns have ranged from simple non-video brand and awareness campaigns to three-tier video channels launching new products/brands.
With DAL viewer-ship ranging from 9 – 23% of all DStv adults and average time spent in channel ranging from one minute – nine minutes, DALs are very quickly becoming sought-after properties. By adding this new dynamic to the existing marketing mix, viewers are able interact with a campaign out of choice and at their own leisure. As DALs provide a richer, deeper brand experience, the viewer is afforded a more detailed insight into the brands or product being promoted.

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Lie with a Straight Face

2006-06-26T06:23:00.000-07:00

IF YOU’RE not into ball play (or worried how to spend your hours after the soccer World Cup wraps up in Germany), best start practising how to lie with a straight face because playing poker is becoming the hottest trend.

Thank the home of apple pie for the new card onslaught as a spate of TV programmes, from cable’s Celebrity Poker Showdown (which enjoyed the second-highest audience debut after Queer Eye for the Straight Guy for the Bravo Network) and The World Poker Tour (the most popular series in the history of the Travel Channel) to the new hit TV programme Tilt.

What is different this time around is that poker, which has been around in some form or another since the 1800s, has brushed off its image as a men’s club recreation confined to smoke-polluted back rooms.

These days everyone from teenagers to housewives is getting in on the act. In fact, the Pokerworld website reports that even university professors are using poker exercises to demonstrate deductive and critical thinking skills and probability calculation to their students.

So, if you don’t want to be seen as an ABC player (someone who plays predictably, in poker-speak), you need to brush up on the difference between a straight flush, four-of-a-kind and a full house if you want to make sure you’re the one who walks away with the pot of money.

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BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE

2006-06-26T02:42:00.000-07:00

It’s a story that our wildest dream and fantasies are comprised off… A hedonistic blend on fast cars, easy money and gorgeous people. It’s a dream that a small group OF MIT students in the USA made a hair-raising reality.

Now by the time we reach early adulthood, most people have at least one good gambling story to tell. Whether it is a blind luck win at a roulette wheel, a hit on a slot machine, winning a World cup soccer pool, but none can pony up to the story of Kevin Lewis, who by the time he was a Junior at MIT, Lewis, along with a small group of like-minded MIT classmates master minded one of the largest and most scandelous card-counting scams in history. The high stakes plan would garner them in upwards in three million dollars in blackjack winnings from casinos across the USA.

A book by Ben Mezrich accounts this enthralling true story and describes how this group of inexperienced young students perfected a method of card-counting and signaling techniques to take millions of dollars from casinos without attracting attention from pit bosses and owners.
Using a relatively simple system-each face card and ten that is dealt counts as negative one point, each card below a six counts as a positive one point, sevens, eights, and nines are neutral-the team members would keep a running total of the cards being dealt, determining the probability of drawing a high hand (the higher the count, the better probability that favorable cards would be drawn). All of this of course, is legal, as Lewis and his teammates did nothing to change the outcome of the game. They just paid very, very close attention to what was going on.

To ensure their plans where not foiled, the group of mostly mathematical nerds, went on a wild goose chase from one casino to the next so as to not draw too much attention to themselves. Ironically they became VIP guest at most establishments and would often pose as children of wealthy business men spending dad’s cash. It also became apparent that the casino’s where less skeptical about young Asians spending large amount of money than they where about a group of white kids, so all these subtle nuances where used to their advantage. VIP treatment came with the territory and included complimentary suites, meals, tickets to boxing matches, and any other perk the casino managers could think of to keep the high-rollers coming back.

The Vegas lifestyle with it bright lights and superficial highs and lows can be all consuming and for the young MIT students living the high life did become all too overwhelming. This was not at all surprising and soon their head, Kevin, a self-described math geek, found himself reveling in the life of his high roller alter ego. It's not hard to get comfortable with the good times when your days and nights are spent rubbing shoulders with celebrities and professional athletes and dating an NFL cheerleader.

Ultimately, it wouldn't be the players themselves that lead to the team's inevitable demise. After their first hit at the Native American run casino, Mohegan Sun, the casino offices enacted several measures to protect themselves against card-counters including banning players from entering a blackjack game mid-deck, and introducing new cutting and shuffling techniques that made it harder for players to spot specific cards. Compounding this was a private investigation firm called the Plymouth Agency, who was hired by one Las Vegas casino to track the activity of its patrons and hound out the card-counters.

After the beginning of the end, extreme paranoia swept through the group of players once they began to discover that the agency had cottoned on to them. Eventually the lavish lives that these kids lead began to tear at the seams and soon officials cracked down and ultimately dissolved the group.

One can’t help be intrigued by this larger than life story. The pumping adrenalin, the high life, the intoxicating elixir of winning a fat wad of cash and the intricate plan that unfolded on the bright city street of Vegas. You may not be ready for all that drama, but you can still experience the thrill of Black Jack, Piggs Peak internet casino offers a large variety of the Black Jack games that can be played in the comfort of your own home.. and just think about it, there will be no geeky MIT student lurking around either.

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Soccer World Cup 2006 set to sweep across the globe.

2006-06-12T07:30:00.000-07:00

The countdown has begun and soccer fever is spreading faster than juicy news on Paris Hilton. It’s hard to believe that just seventeen years earlier the Berlin Wall still pierced the German landscape, however in 2006 a reunified Germany will throw open its doors to the world. In the spirit of the striking slogan chosen by the organisers: Die Welt zu Gast bei Freunden which translated directly into “The world: at home with friends” the world now waits with eager anticipation as the nations take centre stage in the hallowed grounds of the soccer stadiums of Germany.

The 2006 tournament will be a vastly different affair. Thirty-two teams will have qualified, including five from Africa, all of whom now perform at a far higher level. The same can be said for Asian teams, who produced a semi-finalist last year, something which would have been unthinkable back in 1974! This is great testament to the growing popularity of the worlds most loved sport and the huge improvement for countries who do not feature in the Big 5 soccer giants of the world.

The fact still remain that the World Cup is the biggest soccer tournament in the world. It is held every four years in a different country. Billions of people watch the televised games as the national teams from countries around the globe battle it out for soccer supremacy.

This year will no doubt be just as exciting as any World cup and to get in the spirit Piggs Peak online Casino has geared up to ride the crescent of all the thrills that World Cup 2006 holds. If you long to hear the roaring anthems of a packed to capacity stadium as you swiftly kick a lightning-fast, match-winning goal into the posts, then experience the thrill of the worlds most loved game with Piggs Peaks fantastic new World Cup Mania Slot Game. It’s all about screaming fans and beer cans, red cards and shin guards, soccer balls and scoring more. So come and catch the world cup soccer fever that setting the world ablaze.

Soccer Mania has officially kicked off so make sure you are in the winning team, don’t just be a soccer mad hooligan, get in on the action and play Piggs Peaks fun World cup challenge game and become the next Beckham, Pele or Ronaldinho. CLICK HERE to play our soccer game then challenge all your friends just for the fun of it.

Did you know? – Interesting facts about soccer

Soccer has one-half to one-fifth the injury rate of football and also has lower injury rate than baseball and basketball for youth between the ages of 5 and 14.
The first laws of soccer were drawn up at Cambridge University in 1848. Since then they have been rewritten and amended.
Soccer has been part of the Olympic Games since 1908.
In 1994, the United States hosted the World Cup. Brazil got the trophy. It was the first World Cup ever held in the US
Brazil played in every World Cups. It is the only country who could do that.
More than 40 millions soccer balls are sold each year world wide.
The best soccer balls have between 1400 and 2000 stitches hand made and need 4 hours of work.
The first goal in the first World Cup was scored by Laurent a French player in 1930. The 100th by Schiavol, an Italian player in 1934. The 1000th by Rensenbrink, a Netherlander in 1978 and the last one by Petit a French player in 1998.
The circumference of a soccer ball is between 68 and 71 centimeters. Its weight from 396 to 453 grams. The home team is the provider of the ball and only the referee is allowed to accept it and replace it during the game. In France, Soccer is called Football

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Viva Las Vegas

2006-06-02T02:02:00.000-07:00

Think glitz, think glamour and a fast paced racy blends of hedonistic pleasure and the first thing to that is likely to pop in your mind is Las Vegas. After all the saying that has become synonymous with Vegas, “ What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” is indicative of this exciting entertainment capital’s carefree culture.

Las Vegas was given its name by Spaniards in the Antonio Armijo party, who used the water in the area while heading north and west along the Old Spanish Trail from Texas. In the 1800s, areas of the Las Vegas Valley contained artesian wells that supported extensive green areas or Meadows (Vega in Spanish), hence the name Las Vegas

The bright city lights are a far cry from its humble beginnings of old Spanish trails and green meadows. Surrounded by a desert, this entertainment oasis boasts more fun per square kilometer than any other place in the world. Filled to the brim with Classy Casino’s, world class theatrical productions, fine dining, dusk to dawn nightlife and not to mention golf courses, luxury spa and amazing shopping experiences. With all this entertainment on offer, you can rest assured that boredom is not an option here.

There are two sections to the Las Vegas, downtown Vegas, where it all started and the booming strip. When the Mirage, the first mega resort opened in 1989, it started the trend that would lead to the Strip becoming the more popular of the two areas and would thus resulted in a huge drop in tourism to downtown Vegas, concerted efforts are being made though to revive the downtown and also diversify Las Vegas’s economy.

In the initial years of the Las Vegas Strip, "no" was a big word -- no cover, no minimum, no state speed limit, no sales tax, no waiting period for marriages, no state income tax and no regulation of gambling as it is known today. In modern times about the only "no's" remaining are no state income tax and no waiting period to obtain a marriage license. Nothing quite says “Vegas” like being married in a drive-through chapel at four o’clock in the morning with the taxi driver as your witness and a bad Elvis impersonator minister. Vegas marriages have become the institution they are as there is no legal waiting period or residency requirement – all you need is ID, a little cash and a lot of love.

The world's largest jackpot totaled $39.7 million and was won at the Excalibur hotel in 2003. This mammoth jackpot is on the surface of a multi billion dollar industry that turns the sandy desserts of Vegas in the city of a million lights.

For some of us Las Vegas is very far away and getting to this entertainment mecca can be tricky, but Piggs Peak feels that no matter where you are in the world, you should be able to experience the thrill of gambling. So, spin the roulette wheel, be dealt an awesome hand of cards, take part in exciting promotions and win huge jackpots. Online gaming has captured the imagination of many people and you too can enjoy hours of entertainment from the comfort of your favourite arm chair, with the best casino games only a click away. At Piggs Peak Internet Casino there are over 100 exciting slots games to choose from and over 20 top class tables’ games. Our 34 Video Poker games are also very popular and another 19 progressive slot machines are ready for your gaming pleasure.

So in the words of Elvis Presleys classic song Viva Las Vegas …

“Lady Luck please let the dice stay hot.”

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Africa Is Coming Online!

2006-05-25T04:58:00.000-07:00

Internet connectivity in Africa is growing at a faster pace than any other region in the world according to information from AllAfrica Global Media. Of course, it should be noted that this growth is coming on top of an extremely low base. Reports from a number of sources indicate that in terms of Internet connectivity, online advertising and e-commerce, many parts of Africa are making progress.

ClickZ, citing the CIA "World Factbook," reported that there are 23.5 million Internet users in Africa, "Of just over 900 million African residents, about 2.5% are online, compared to the worldwide average of 16%. Since 2000, the number of Internet users in Africa has grown 400%."

Many African users access via Internet cafes and other multi-user locations such as schools and offices, making an exact count difficult, but the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) estimates that the largest population of Internet users resides in Egypt with 3.9 million users, followed by South Africa with 3.6 million, Morocco with 3.5 million, Nigeria at nealy 1.8 million and Kenya with 1.5 million users.

Online advertising in South Africa, is expected to total R183m in 2006 ($29 million) and to be more than R200m in 2007, despite a reluctance within the country's advertising industry to spend money online. A survey conducted by World Wide Worx found that South African advertising agencies are either unaware of online advertising or doubt its effectiveness.
Nevertheless, "Online advertising is one arena of online activity in which SA has seen more growth than the US over the past four years, and where the growth rate for 2006 is similar to that in the US," said Arthur Goldstuck of Worx.

Because of the high cost of broadband Internet access, however, South African online retail sales grew by only 20% in 2005, down from a 25% growth rate of 2004. And, according to "Online Retail in South Africa 2006" from Worx, another 20% increase is likely in 2006.

"The biggest obstacle to growth identified by all the executives we interviewed continued to be speed of Internet access, and more specifically lack of affordable access to broadband," said Mr. Goldstuck. "But there is a realization that the growing experience levels of users will make a significant impact. We call it the 'Experience Curve,' and believe it's the key to online retail in South Africa."

The total spent on online retail goods in SA in 2005 was R514 million ($81 million), up from R428 million in 2004.

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ONLINE FRAUD IS NO HIGH THAN OFFLINE FRAUD

2006-05-18T08:22:00.000-07:00

Online shoppers can breathe a sigh of relief and so can online merchants. Since the early days of e-commerce, consumers have feared that their financial information is less secure online than off. This has fueled concerns in the South African online market that caused late adopter consumers to avoid purchasing online. This however seems to be a concern no greater than using your credit card at the local brick and mortar shopping centre, according to a new study, from the Merchant Risk Council (MRC), which shows that the fraud rates for online stores are now similar to the fraud rates suffered at conventional stores.

MRC figures indicate that card-present fraudulent chargeback rates in stores are usually less than 0.1% of sales. In the recent survey, 48% of the online retailers who responded said that their chargeback rates match that level, representing a significant improvement over previous years when online fraud outpaced card present fraud by as much as five times.

According to Julie Fergerson, these figures show a positive trend but she is quick to add that although there is an improvement, online retailers need to be vigilant when ensuring their consumers safety." In recent years online merchants like Piggs Peak Internet Casino have adopted fraud prevention tools such as address verification systems and customer follow up and this has clearly helped prevent fraud. All new accounts opened at Piggs Peak are followed up with a phone call to verify all details including Identity number and Address. Players at Piggs Peak are also required to send a copy of Identity the first time any cash out transaction is made at the online casino.

Online gaming, which is fast becoming a world wide phenomenon, is sure to arouse concerns about safety when playing online. Using reputable sites like Piggs Peak Internet Casino is a must when gambling on the Internet. Piggs Peak uses state of the art software powered by Microgaming Systems, the world leader of online gaming technology since 1994. The software works through Secure Socket Layer (128-bit SSL) Digital Encryption, Microgaming’s built-in tried and tested fraud protection software. This is the standard for all security transactions over the internet, and means you can trust in the security of your game play and banking transactions at Piggs Peak Casino.

This relevance of safety measures is high due to a number of sources reporting that in terms of Internet connectivity, online advertising and e-commerce, many parts of Africa are making progress. According to information from All Africa global Media, Internet connectivity in Africa is growing at a faster pace than any other region in the world.

Clickz, citing the CIA "World Fact book," reported that there are 23.5 million Internet users in Africa, "Of just over 900 million African residents, about 2.5% are online, compared to the worldwide average of 16%. Since 2000, the number of Internet users in Africa has grown 400%."

Consumers are waking up to the fact that online transaction equals greater convenience. In a market orientated economy, satisfying consumer needs in a more efficient and effective way translates into a win-win for consumers and companies. Gambling Online at Piggs Peak casino is so appealing due to its inherent convenience. Dynamic gambling is available at the click of a mouse, anytime and virtually anywhere, with no compromise on online purchase safety and total peace of mind.

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Five local players win World Series of Poker Seats

2006-05-10T06:27:00.000-07:00

Piggs Peak Casino, Swaziland is becoming synonymous with making millionaires and for good reason. In the 5th tournament of the All Africa Poker Series, Africa's second poker MILLIONAIRE cashed in. The event was hosted at the Orion Piggs Peak Hotel and Casino, in Swaziland on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th May 2006.

After twenty five hours of Texas Hold-Em Poker, and in excess of 2,700 hands being played, Peter Vermaas revealed his winning hand as having King High Club Flush at 01.55am on Sunday morning, walking away with one Million Rand in cash and a package worth R100,000 to the World Series of Poker being held in Las Vegas in July 2006.

Play commenced on Friday 5th May 2006 at 4pm, with a field of 90 players travelling from as far as Canada, St Francis Bay and Zambia to battle for the title of Africa’s Poker champion.

With 17 players knocked out on Friday night, the atmosphere was intense and the remaining players settled in for 16 challenging hours of poker. By 22h00 on the Saturday night, the top 10 were revealed and the final hours of poker action commenced.

The top 10 players shared a prize pool of R2,250,000, and the top 5 players each walked away with a package to the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas worth R100,000.

Peter Vermaas, having placed in the top 10 twice previously, showed that his lengthy poker career and experience placed him in a perfect position to play his winning hand.

The All Africa Poker Tournament launched a new era in poker when the February Tournament was filmed and packaged into 6 exciting episodes, and was screened on DSTV Channel 111 in April this year!

Players were distinctly aware that they were in the new realm of televised poker and potential poker celebrities raised their game and their TV persona, providing both exciting and compelling viewing. The next series of All Africa Poker is scheduled to run on DSTV Channel 111 from 10th July 2006. Be sure to watch your screens for all the action.

Tournament organizers announced the next Tournament from 18th -20th August 2006.

For further please contact Leanne Godden on Telephone : (011) 407 8700, email : Leanne@piggspeak.com or log on to www.allafricapoker.com.

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Origins and History of some of your favourite games

2006-05-05T05:01:00.000-07:00

Gambling has become such a way of life in modern society that little thought is given to how these game forms developed, there have also been huge strides in innovation and technology when one looks at the area of gambling. One only has to review the humble beginnings of gaming to see these noticeable advances.

To begin lets review the ever popular slot machine. It was invented in 1895 by Charles Fey but only perfected in 1907, when Charles teamed up with the Mills Novelty Company to produce the first slot machine called the “Miss Liberty Bell”. This prehistoric slot machine was made in a cast iron case and the machine's reel strips depicted playing cards’ king, queen, and jack. The machine also originally had a bell that rang when you hit a winning combination, but this was scrapped. The initial concept, however was not lost because now-a-days, modern slots have a bell that ring as an indicator that a player has just hit the jackpot. Although Fey invented the slot machine in the late 1800’s, it’s popularity only soared when Busgy Siegel peppered his Flamingo Hilton Hotel with them in the late 1940s. Virtually anyone who visits a casino, even for the first time, is familiar with a slot machine and how it operates: just put in your money, pull the handle and wait a few seconds to see if you win, but the original purpose in Bugsy’s hotel was to keep the wives or mistresses of high rollers entertained.

This "Liberty Bell" is the primary predecessor to all modern American slot machines as its basic design continues to be used in mechanical gaming devices today. The simple mechanical device with three old-style reels holding 20 symbols has evolved into microprocessor-controlled devices with up to five spinning reels holding hundreds of symbols. The popularity of the slot machines can also be accounted to the fact that it is less intimidating to play and requires little on no skill as opposed to table games.

The “Miss Liberty Bell” is a far cry from the slot machines on offer today, technology has advanced to such a degree that every computer has the potential to become a slot machine. With companies such as Piggs Peak Internet Casino using software from Microgaming, gambling is possible anytime and anywhere as consumers log on to the net to get in on the action. Internet gaming software provides interactive and dynamic play on slots, a far cry from the cast iron slots dinosaur.

At Piggs Peak Internet Casino, from the spin of the roulette wheel, being dealt an awesome hand of cards in Blackjack or Poker card games, to exciting promotions and winning huge slot jackpots, online gaming has captured the imagination of many people. You can enjoy hours of entertainment, sitting in the comfort of your own home, with the best casino games at your fingertips. With over 100 exciting slots games to choose from, over 20 top class tables games, 34 Video Poker games and 19 progressive games, Piggs Peak Internet Casino creates an amazing real life experience with the help of state of the art software supplied by Microgaming, who have been the world leader of online gaming technology since 1994. Gambling has never been so convenient, where else could you play your favourite slot machine from a comfortable arm chair in your home, as you puff on a cohiba cigar, swig down some scotch and have entertainment at your fingers only a click away? One has to wonder if Charles Fey ever envisioned his Liberty Bell going through such a metamorphic process and turning into the explosive slot experience available at Piggs Peak Internet Casino.

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Live Bigg with the Pigg

2006-04-25T02:19:00.000-07:00

This weekend, 21st to 23rd April, saw the semi finalists in Piggs Peak Casino’s fantastic new promotion “Live Bigg with the Pigg” head down to Piggs Peak Hotel and Casino, nestled in the majestic mountains of the Swaziland Kingdom, to compete for a place in the final to be held in Johannesburg on the 7th July where one lucky person will drive away in an Opel Tigra Cabriolet valued at R200,000!

The players arrived on Friday and were able to spend the evening with the friendly staff at the Hotel as they were welcomed, wined and dined. Saturday was a fun filled day spent swimming and basking in the glorious African sun. Some of the more adventurous guests went horse riding, hiking, put-putting and exploring the many sights and scenes that make Swaziland such a beautiful and diverse country.

As the sun sank below the rolling Swazi mountains, guests waited in eager anticipation for the evening’s draw, were 2 lucky players would be the ultimate winners of the first qualifier session. The draw took place at Mongo’s restaurant. The chic blend of hedonistic African décor and delicious food was a fleeting distraction for the nail biting draw that was minutes away.
Not a moment too soon, the time had come for a spin of the reel to determine the fate of the players. An extremely fair and strict code of conduct was adhered to when hosting the draw. Players choose concealed numbers and the number they drew determined the order in which they would spin the slots reel. The slot machine only had numbers on the reel and the object was to get the highest number on the middle line of the slots machine. Under the watchful eye of the magnanimous casino manager and draw host, Terrance Leibbrandt, the final scores played out as follows:-

LB 885
SM 798
DC 768
PK 675
WA 454
CM 254
LN 251
FB 135

A big congratulations to LB and SM, who are the 2 contestants who will be competing for the über sexy Opel Tigra Cabriolet worth R200 000, and even if they do not win the car, there are over R100 000 in cash prizes up for grabs on the 7th July, now that winning bigg with a double gee.

The remaining guests who did not qualify all commented that even though they did not win a place in the finals, they felt that they were already winners. All this due to the friendly hospitality, mouth watering cuisine and relaxing experience that is part of Piggs Peak Hotel and Casino. As the guests sadly left the gracious staff and majestic mountains of Piggs Peaks, they vowed to return to this unspoilt gem on Africa’s continent.

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SOON TO BE SCREENED ON DSTV

2006-04-03T02:56:00.000-07:00

Reality TV is set for a taste of the thrills, anguish and ultimate stakes of the fast-paced world of poker, as DSTV, in collaboration with Piggs Peak Casino, Swaziland launches Southern Africa’s first televised poker tournament – one which saw the creation of Africa’s first poker millionaire.

The largest poker tournament on the continent, the All Africa Poker Tournament was proudly hosted by Piggs Peak Hotel & Casino, Swaziland, in February this year. And from 3 to 17 April, DSTV viewers can share in the excitement and witness the highs and lows, nail-biting anticipation and ultimate test of gaming skill, as passionate poker players pit their skill and luck against one another to claim a share of an ever increasing prize pool.

With over R2 million at stake, with a first prize of R1 million, this was more than a game of chance and culminated in a twenty hour World Series of Poker-style, Texas Hold-Em marathon with 90 hopefuls ranging in age from 21 to 74, from novices to seasoned players, putting their skills to the ultimate test. With Lady Luck adding an element of unpredictability, the grand finale was a nail-biting finish to three days of anticipation, anxiety and tension, with moments of disappointment for some and elation for others – the perfect mix for TV viewers with a taste for exciting reality.

Watch the poker action for the very first time in Southern Africa, as the road to R1 million and poker stardom awaits one talented and lucky individual, creating a new breed of potential poker legends.

The All Africa Poker Tournament was filmed and packaged into six action-packed episodes, which are being broadcast on DSTV Channel 111 24/7 from 3rd April – 17th April 2006..

ISSUED BY PIGGS PEAK CASINO. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT LEANNE GODDEN ON +27114078700

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7 Wonders of the Digital World

2006-03-22T04:43:00.000-08:00

Volcanic Gold Online Casino is currently running a large scale promotion from 13th March until 30th April. The name of the promotion is “7 Wonders of the Digital World” and the theme juxtaposes ancient wonders, such as the pyramids, with new, technological marvels, such as PVRs.

Online gamers are encouraged to play between Mondays and Sundays, and for every 1000 eChips generated are awarded one entry into the draw. Draws take place every Monday and two players are drawn, each winning a R1000 gift voucher from Digital Planet.
With two winners being drawn each week for the duration of the promotion, a total of 14 weekly winners will be in the main prize pool by the end of the promotion. On the 2nd May the final draw will take place, with seven digital masterpieces to be won, which include, amongst others, a laptop, iPod docking station and laptop etc. With 14 weekly winners vying for seven great prizes, the chances are one in two of each player winning something, and you don’t get much better odds than that!

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Piggs Peak Hotel and Casino awaits you in the majestic mountains of Swaziland

2006-03-20T06:57:00.000-08:00

Nestled in the majestic mountain of the Swaziland Kingdom, lies a spectacular Hotel and Casino that is enveloped in spectacular blue skies and brilliant sunshine. The intoxicating smell of pine needles infused with the laughter of children spending their days soaked in sun and fun will send you into a world that is filled with relaxation and ultimate entertainment. With fantastic facilities on offer such as a gym, sauna, tennis and squash courts, swimming and hiking you’re sure to have your best holiday yet. Over 100 Luxurious, air conditioned rooms with M-Net, great bars and superb restaurants will ensure that opulence become the order of the day. If the mood takes you and you feel like a flutter with lady luck, the world-class casino will thrill and entertain you. So sit back and relax as you sip on a colourful summer cocktail and enjoy the magic of Peak Hotel and Casino Swaziland.

State of the art conferencing facilities are provided for at Piggs Peak hotel, so no matter what the conference or occasion the highly skilled staff are ready to co-ordinate your function in a professional manner.

There are a host of activities ranging from clay pigeon shooting, tennis, squash, a refreshing pool and a golf course just a short drive away. With all these activities, you will be hard pressed not to find what you are seeking for in an adventurous escapade.

Many cultural activities take place through the year in this earthy and warm country. Traditional ceremonies are an integral part of Swazi life, despite the advent of modernisation. The most important of these is the sacred Incwala or "Festival of the First Fruits', this is essentially a Kingship ceremony held to renew the strength of the King and the Swazi Nation for the coming year. Another major ceremony is Umhlanga or the Reed Dance which is held during a week at the end of August or early September. Swazi maidens, of marriageable age, gather at the Queen Mother's residence and set out in parties to gather reeds. The reeds are used to repair the windbreak around the Queen Mother's residence.

There are many attractions in the royal kingdom of Swaziland, to name a few, Sibebe is the second largest rock in the world. It is exciting to climb the rock and experience the gorgeous scenic views at the top of the rock. The beautiful views encourages one to stay longer at the top. Swaziland is also rich in flora and fauna. Malolotja game reserve provides a variety of flower species. Unfortunately, not all of us can get away to Swaziland, so Piggs Peak have made it possible for you to play your favourite slot, table and poker games online, all from the comfort of your own home. In addition, you can enjoy a variety of exciting promotions that give you the opportunity of winning lots of cash & extraordinary prizes.
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Winning on losing poker hands

2006-03-20T06:50:00.000-08:00

Who says that playing on a low stakes tables cannot yield high stakes results? The Bad Beat Jackpot on 3 Piggs Poker has been climbing steadily and was sitting at an incredible R126,404.29! Most players have been longing to claim it, often eluding the most seasoned player.

A Straight Flush is a special event on any occasion, and enough to get excited about in its own right ... but at the R5/R10 table at 3 Piggs online Poker Room, a Bad Beat hand created even more excitement.

A Bad Beat typically occurs when you lose in a situation where you're the big favourite to win the hand. The rules are simple: four or more players must be dealt into the hand, the losing hand must be Four-of-a-Kind - 8’s or better, the hand of the winner and loser must include the hole cards and the hand must go to a showdown, and the hand must have contributed to the jackpot to qualify.

On Thursday afternoon, 16th March 2006, the Bad Beat Jackpot was won in spectacular fashion. Sitting at the R5/R10 table were 10 eager players.

The hole cards were dealt and five players folded. Ant had pocket 9’s, Diamonds and Hearts; WILDDOG_SA held 8 and 7 of Clubs, waxdabox had pocket 6’s, Spades and Diamonds, oldshoe had 4 and 3 of Hearts while TAMETHETIGER had Ace of Diamonds and 3 of Clubs. A round of betting ensued and then the Flop was dealt, 9 of Spades and Jack and 9 of Clubs. Oldshoe, waxdabox and TAMETHETIGER folded.

Betting ensued by the remaining 2 Players, the Turn was dealt and showed a 3 of Diamonds. Ant now sat with Four-of-a-Kind 9’s, an incredibly strong poker hand. WILDDOG_SA bet and was called by Ant, the two players waited in anticipation for the River, which yielded a 10 of Clubs, giving WILDDOG_SA Straight Flush and Ant a Four of a Kind 9’s.

The hands were revealed and an incredulous Ant was beaten by WILDDOG_SA, who pocketed the pot of R567.00. This hand qualified as the hand to topple the Bad Beat Jackpot.

All the players at the table walked away with plenty of extra money. Ant took a whopping R63 202.17 (50% of the Jackpot), 25% went of the jackpot went to WILDDOG_SA who pocketed R31 601.08 and the remaining 25% was paid out to the remaining players who each received a fantastic R3 950.13.

You're a winner even if you have a losing hand with 3 Piggs Poker's Bad Beat Jackpot ... get to 3 Piggs Poker at http://www.3piggspoker.co.sz/, download and open your account today! See you at the tables!

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It’s Living Bigg with the Pigg

2006-03-09T00:40:00.000-08:00

It’s been a while since we have a seen such an explosive promotion racing into the gaming industry. It’s a sexy, sassy and indulgent installment of pure hedonistic entertainment served up by Piggs Peak Internet Casino, which will culminate in one lucky player walking away with an über sexy Opel Tigra Convertible valued at R200,000 on the 7th July. If that wasn’t enough, Piggs Peak have raised the bar with over R100 000 in cash prizes to boot.

There are so many ways that one can get into pole position for this promotion, you would have to be asleep to not get fired up for all the decadent prizes up for grabs.

They make being part of the action so easy. Play any game online at Piggs Peak Internet Casino, from Monday through to Thursday for the duration of the promotional period, 27th March to 9th June, and you could find yourself jetting off to Swaziland for a fully paid weekend, for you and your partner. If playing real slots and tables is more your style, why not take a trip to the majestic mountains of Swaziland and play at Piggs Peak’s landbased casino, doing so can also get you a place in the final draw for the Opel Tigra.

Piggs Peak can also be seen while on their nationwide tour, so catch the Pigg in your city, at your local shopping mall and enter on their easy access sms competition. You don’t even have gamble to be part of this fantastic promotion. There will also be loads of mystery spot prizes for shoppers during the promotion. When asked about the objective of this promotion, Group Marketing Manager, Wendy Graaf stated, “Piggs Peak Casino is only a five hour drive from Johannesburg, yet so many people have yet to experience this wonderful holiday destination. So, we are bringing Piggs Peak to you, in your home town, and giving you the opportunity of winning your way to us”.

And of course, winning a sexy convertible car can only be an added benefit. The Pigg will be in your city on the following dates – Menlyn Mall Pretoria 23rd to 26th March, Sandton City Johannesburg 30th March to 2nd April, Gateway Mall Durban 13th to 16th April, Cavendish Mall Capetown 27th to 30th April, Clearwater Mall Johannesburg 11th to 14th May.

With such an electrifying prize up for the taking, it’s so easy to feel the wind blowing through your hair and the adrenaline racing through your veins, your heart beating to the sound of the urban inner city, as you race around in this dreamy car, It’s Living Bigg with the Pigg, it’s urban, it’s trés cool and it’s as cosmopolitan as cocktails in Malibu.

SO, GET PLAYING AT OUR ONLINE CASINO AND YOU COULD BE ZOOTING AROUND IN A CAR FIT FOR A STAR - YOU!
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Africa’s First Poker Millionaire Created

2006-02-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

In the 4th tournament of the All Africa Poker Series, Africa's first poker millionaire was created. The event was held at the mountainous resort of Piggs Peak Hotel and Casino, Swaziland, between Friday 17th and Sunday 19th February 2006. In a twenty hour, World Series of Poker-style, Texas Hold-Em marathon, Christopher Convery pitted his skill, and luck, against 90 of Africa’s most passionate pokers to claim the winner’s share of the R2 Million prize pool.

The spectrum of players was remarkable, ages ranging from 21 to 74 which included all types from novices to seasoned veterans.

Player strategies varied with grinders playing tight, finding reward against impetuous play, and Lady Luck adding an element of unpredictability. All-ins were anxiously called, defining either the end of a hard fought tournament, or the strengthening of a stack.

The final 20 players shared a prize pool of two million Rand. Convery became the first two-time winner of the increasingly popular All Africa series when he claimed the one million Rand first prize. His Full House held up as the winning hand.

In a post event interview, Convery revealed that his ability to remain calm under pressure is what gave him the winning edge.

The second place winner pocketed a very healthy two hundred thousand Rand. The balance of two million Rand was paid to the remainder of the top twenty players.

The soon to be televised event features a new breed of potential poker legends and promises to be a series to follow.

Tournament organizers raised the ante by announcing the next tournament on 5th May, which features a R2, 250,000 prize pool. The top 5 players, each winning a seat, worth US$10 000, into the main event at the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas.

For more information, go to http://www.allafricapoker.com/

Wendy Graaf, Group Marketing Manager
wendy@piggspeak.com
(011) 407 8700Piggs Peak, Swaziland19th February 2006
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Is Online Gaming the Way of the future?

2006-02-17T01:16:00.000-08:00

In a world, where technology is changing faster than ever before and we are constantly faced with new and unique ways of relating to the operations and daily activities of our life, demands are being met for better innovation. One such example of this is online gaming. Since it’s inception during the mid 90’s, the growth and popularity of online gambling has sky rocketed at a phenomenal rate. As South African internet usage grows at lightning speed and the technology behind the internet grows simultaneously, there is little doubt that the online industry will continue to expand with little chance of it slowing down anytime in the near future.

While traditional South African land based casinos offer flashier lights and more customer interaction than its online counterpart, it emerges that there are certain benefits from online gaming that traditional land based casino are just not able to offer.

A close study of the leading online gaming pioneer in Southern Africa, Piggs Peak Internet Casino led us to a few of these benefits.

In a land based casino, players are often forced to adapt to the casino’s rules and regulations for conduct. This provides obvious hindrances. Where else could you gamble in your tatty garden clothes, messy hair puffing on a fat Cohiba cigar swigging on a bottle of whisky with your greasy fingers ( greasy from the slap chips you are scoffing down). The fact of the matter is that online gaming provides greater comfort and ease – lets face it, it’s a bit hard to bring your own couch in to the casino. At home you have the benefit of all your creature comforts and should you wish to grab a sandwich in the middle of your action packed casino excitement, no one will steal your machine!

Another issue plaguing Land based casino’s is the issue of safety and privacy. There is a huge problem with Loitering and petty theft in traditional South African Casinos. One also has to worry about having your cash stolen as most winnings occur in the presence of other people as well as your nosey aunt seeing how often you gamble. Gambling Online at casino’s like Piggs Peak Internet Casino affords players no security risks and ultimate privacy.

Payment methods at land based casino’s can be problematic and limiting. Withdrawal of funds can be hindered by daily withdrawal limits and there is admin work that arises when one uses credit cards. Online casino’s accept a host of payment methods and in addition to this ,online casino’s like Piggs Peak afford players the opportunity to electronically view all their withdrawals, payments and winnings. In a land based casino players are often not aware of what they have won or lost.

Anywhere at anytime, whether it’s 2am or 2pm from the comfort of your armchair or from a laptop on top of a mountain, online casino’s can be accessed from any computer with internet access anytime during the day or night

When one looks are real value benefits afforded by online casino’s like 24/7 quality customer support, free bonuses, greater portability, better payouts to players due to lower running cost of a online operation, fantastic promotions, ease and convenience, high quality cutting edge games, the answer to the question is simple “Is online Gaming the Way of the future?” unequivocally – Yes!

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Piggs Peak Internet Casino and Microgaming

2006-02-08T05:13:00.000-08:00

Microgaming Systems is the foremost supplier of internet gaming software worldwide and is committed to fairness and transparency which is evident in the fact that as a company, they are founding members of the Interactive Gaming Council – an organization committed to establishing an industry code of conduct.

The first true online casino software was released by Microgaming back in 1994. Since then they have been leading the industry by delivering more innovation in the online gaming industry than anyone else as well as constantly updating their portfolio with new and exciting games. Their unique gaming management explains why Microgaming powers the web’s most successful online action.

Many of the leading operators in the leisure, gaming and online industries prefer to use Microgaming powered casinos due to the durability of their software and the pure experiential pleasure derived from playing online using their software.

Fairness and credibility are key factors in the success or failure of an online casino and Microgaming has addressed this by introducing tools enabling the gamer information at his fingertips. You can check up on your play in a Microgaming-powered casino which gives players confidence in their operations. PlayCheck™ gives players a complete overview of all their gaming activity in an easy-to-read statement, instantly accessible at any time and CashCheck™ allows players to view all their purchases and payouts.

A recognised Independent Auditor provides certified monthly payout reports, which players can easily find and check on participating casino websites. Microgaming even has auditors’ reports on participating casino websites that review the recent Blackjack and Roulette action.
Micrograming technology means having a choice of downloadable or web-based play. Not having to download allows players to start playing straight away. With games that are easy-to-play and all the excitement of progressive jackpots, there’s something for all players’ tastes.

Microgaming Upgrade Protocol (MUP) allows all new upgrades to be effortlessly downloaded whilst players continue enjoying the action. New games are automatically updated and downloaded so the next time a player logs on, they are able to play the new games.

The choice of opening a Guest Account (playing for fun) enables players to learn and trust the games before opening a Real Account (playing with money) and wagering with confidence.

Piggs Peak Internet Casino makes use of Microgaming software and has enjoyed a successful and prosperous relationship for over 6 years.

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Gambling

2005-09-22T07:55:00.000-07:00

Roulette, Poker, Craps, Blackjack and Slots! This is what makes Online Gambling the fastest growing industry on the Internet . But what is it that makes this industry such a favourite?

When looking at the traditional gambling industry it is easy to identify why the online industry has such an incredible growth rate that is unmatched in the gambling industry. But what is it that makes online gambling so attractive to the average gambler?

The key factors that makes online gambling a winner :

Convenience
Variety
Big Jackpots
Play for fun
High payout percentages

Convenience

Online gambling allows you to play all your favourite casino games anywhere, anytime! From the convenience of your own home or wherever you have internet access, online casinos are available to you. No land casino can offer you this.

Variety

Gambling software that is available today offers a huge variety of games. Monthly new game launches increases the choice available to players and ensures that there is never a dull moment. More games means more chances of winnning.

Big Jackpots

Most online casinos offer huge progressive jackpot payouts. With progressives being linked across many online casinos, this means more money is accumulated intio each game. This allows for bigger jackpot payouts.

Play for Fun

One major benefit that differentiates online gambling from traditional gambling, is the option to play on guest accounts.. The majority of online casinos have free play available. What this means is that you can play the exact same games that you would with real money, using free credits. This gives you the benefit of testing your strategies before applying them in practice.

High Payout Percentages

Online casinos offer higher payout percentages when compared to traditional land - based casinos.

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