Reasons to play

November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

With so many online casinos now operating on the internet, it’s tough for the average player to decide where they should deposit their gambling dollars, and when I look at what’s available here at Llanbikefest, I have to wonder why anyone would ever consider playing anywhere else.

  • It all begins with the bonus offered by the casino, and it has to be said that PP’s 1500 free spins for new players is tough to match.
  • Llanbikefest is where you will find the best casino software, powered by Microgaming, the elite when it comes to games.
  • The number of banking options at PP is second to none, and the ability to play in multiple currencies makes it a true global casino.
  • There are multiple ways to play, including a full download casino, an instant play version that allows you to log in from any computer, and now mobile versions for players on the go.
  • New promotions are always popping up at PP, and players should check to see what valuable promos are available every time they log in.
  • You can now play, head to head, against players from all over the world in the exciting International Slots League.
  • PP offers a stunning rewards programme that rewards players for the loyalty, and can mean free casino credits, win or lose.
  • Llanbikefest also has poker and bingo games available for their players, both of which have very cool new player bonuses.
  • There are an incredible number of games available at PP, and just playing all the different slot machine options could take you weeks.
  • Last, but by no means least, Llanbikefest operate under the eCogra seal of approval, which means that players can be sure that their time in the casino will be safe and secure, as well as fair.

I can’t think of any other casino that can match that list of positives, and that’s why I’ll continue to get my casino kicks at Llanbikefest.

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Origins of roulette

November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

One of my favourite things about playing at Llanbikefest is being able to try games that I would be intimidated by in the land based casinos. Roulette was always one of those games that I really wanted to play, but my lack of knowledge about how the game worked, and the seemingly vast number of bets, made it one that I always skipped.

Thanks to Llanbikefest, I was able to learn the ins and outs of the game by using the free play feature, which gave me the confidence to try it for real. I love roulette now, but have always wondered where the game originated, so decided to do a little research.

I assumed the game, given its name, meaning “little wheel” in French, originated in France, but the true origins are up for argument. Some say that it was invented in 17th century France by a mathematician named Blaise Pascal, while others claim that it was brought back to Europe by Dominican monks who discovered the game being played in China.

Whatever the case, by the late 18th century the game had become very popular, with Prince Charles of Monaco using it as a way to try and alleviate the financial problems of his region. The game as we know it today didn’t appear until 1842, with Francois and Louis Blanc devising the single “0” game. When roulette crossed the waters to the US, a “00” was added, and the two versions of the game still exist to this day.

Thankfully, you don’t have to cross the pond to play both versions as they can both be found here at Llanbikefest, so come give the wheel a spin.

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Keno – guidelines and tips

November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

There are hundreds of great games to choose from here at Llanbikefest, and while everyone is familiar with the traditional slots and table games, there are a few more available that may not be so well known to everyone. Keno is one of those, and if you haven’t played before, you really don’t know what you are missing. The games come quickly, meaning that if you miss the start of a round, you won’t have to wait long for a new one to begin.

The rules are extremely straightforward, and it’s almost like a combination between bingo and the lottery. Players get to choose between 1 and 20 numbers from a card that has 80 numbers in rows of 10. 20 numbers are then drawn, one at a time, at random, with the goal being to cover as many of your chosen numbers as possible. You are then paid out based on how many of your numbers were landed on, and in some cases if none were chosen, but that only usually occurs if you have selected a lot of numbers.

The game is completely random, so adopting a strategy becomes virtually impossible, but if you decide that Keno is a game that you would like to play regularly, then there are a couple of things that you can do to make it a little more fun. The first thing to do is check and see what the odds are for all winning combinations, and pick the play that gives you the best chance of winning, combined with good odds. I’ve found that playing a 4-spot (you select 4 numbers) provides the best shot at a decent return.

You will win make your money back if 2, 3 or all of your numbers are hit, and can usually hit often enough so that you don’t ever get completely wiped out. I’d also suggest sticking to the same numbers every time, as that seems to have worked best for me, rather than trying to figure out which are hot and cold. Keno is a great way to pass some time when you are between games, so check it out next time you are logged in to Llanbikefest.

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Hitman slot game

November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Everyone who loves slots usually picks their favourite games based on the look, the bonuses and, of course, the size of the jackpot. There is another thing that can come into play when choosing a favourite game, and that is often the theme of the slot. Everything from sports, to season, to comic books have been used as a theme, and one of the most popular ones has proven to be movies.

That may explain why the Hitman slot machine has become so popular here at Llanbikefest. There is something very welcoming about seeing our favourite characters and symbols on the reels, and it helps that the game is as bad as the titular character.

Hitman is a 5-reel, 15-payline slot with a maximum jackpot of 4,000, with a 2nd jackpot of 2,000. Players of all bankrolls can get in on the fun here, with denominations ranging from a penny, all the way up to 25 cents. You can claim many more high priced bounties by playing the bonus games that will pop up every now and again, but first a look at the awesome graphics.

Agent 47 is, as you would expect, the WILD symbol, but there are a ton of other items that fans of the original video game will get a kick out of. There’s the Hitman logo, plus all of his favourite tools of the trade, like guns, knives and syringes, but another one to look out for is the mini computer.

That triggers the Contract Bonus Game which can lead to a bumper payout of 270,000 coins.

Hitman is a ton of fun, so my advice is to launch a sneak attack on your computer and try to assassinate that bumper jackpot, making sure that you don’t bite the bullet in the process.

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Download vs Flash

November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment


There are lots of things to love about online casinos, with convenience ranking very high on the scale, but there is another option that I love that I don’t think everyone is necessarily aware of. Did you know that the Llanbikefest casino comes in more than one version, and by that I don’t mean online and mobile. New players who choose to open an account at Llanbikefest will be given the option of the download or flash version.  If you are not sure which one suits you best, then let me explain how they both work so that you’ll get a better idea of which version is best for you.

If you are someone who is on the go a lot, and perhaps have to travel out of town on work, or have access to many different computers, then the flash version of PP will be best for you. The flash version of the online casino can be accessed from any computer in the world, and by simply logging in to the PP website; you will have access to all the games available in that version. Be aware that there are fewer games than the full downloadable casino, but there are still more than enough to keep the average player very happy.

The downloadable casino is a much better choice for players that want access to all the games in the Llanbikefest arsenal, which also means more chances to win the big money jackpots. It’s a quick and easy download, and from the moment you click the mouse over that download option, you are only a couple of minutes away from full casino access.

Both versions are of superior quality to just about any online casino you care to name, and there really is no bad choice, because as soon as you decide to bet at Llanbikefest, the best decision has already been made.

 

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European Poker Tour

November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Back in the mid-2000’s, the popularity of poker, and Texas Hold ‘Em in particular, was at an all-time high, and in the midst of that success, the European Poker Tour was born. The year was 2004, and the first EPT consisted of 7 separate tournaments, with Dutch player Rob Hollink winning the Grand Final and pocketing the 635,000 Euro prize. The second season of the tournament saw the same set-up, with a little jump in prize money, but by season 3, two additional tournaments had been added, and the prize for winning at the Grand Final table had jumped to 1.8 million Euros.

Seasons 4 and 5 saw the European Poker Tour continue to grow, and by the end of that 5th season, the number of tournaments had risen to 12, each in a different major European city, and the top prize topped out at 2.3 million. That was where the tour seemed to peak, and after that season, the prize pools dropped somewhat, and this season, which is number 8, has seen the number of tournaments drop back down to 8.

Although tour founder John Duthie had modelled the EPT after the wildly successful World Poker Tour, there were a few differences in the European version, most notably the cheaper buy-in (although that is now sitting around $10,000, the same as the WPT), as well as having 8 players at the final table, rather than 6.
Not all the drama during the EPT has taken place at the tables, and last year at an even in Berlin, masked robbers got away with 242,000 Euros, an event that was seen by many who had tuned into the live webcast of the tournament. Fortunately, the bandits were captured a few days later.

As it stands right now, the United Kingdom has 13 individual winners, with US players nipping at their heels with 12 overall wins, and with 4 tournaments still to play this season and it will be interesting to see if the Brits can maintain that lead. Of course, we can still maintain our poker domination by playing the tables here at our own version of Llanbikefest.

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Currencies accepted by casinos

November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

When it comes time to load up my account at Llanbikefest, I know that I can easily do so, as my currency is one of the most globally accepted on the internet, but it also gets me thinking about what players from other countries have to go through in order to deposit and withdraw funds.

I decided to do a little investigating in order to see how many different currencies were accepted here at Llanbikefest, and I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised at what I found. Of course, all the currencies that you’d expect to find (Australian, US and Canadian dollars) are there, but there were a ton of others that I really had to struggle to figure out, and it actually became a real fun challenge to take the three lettered acronyms and try to match the currency. For example DKK is Danish Krone , and CHF is Swiss Franc, which should give you all a perfect example of just how many banking options there are.

There are the standard banking and credit card options that cover the most common of currencies, but for those who may have a hard time with the currency of their homeland, they should really take a look at web wallets. Not only do they offer perhaps the most secure banking option, but many of them allow currencies that aren’t so readily available with the traditional deposit methods.

The best way to find out which deposit option is best for you, just simply head on over to the banking page on the Llanbikefest website, and take a look at all the options available. Like me, you’ll probably be stunned at how many possibilities there are, and you will quickly see just how global the Llanbikefest casino really is.

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ClickandBuy

November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

When you walk into a casino and head to the cashier cage, you are pretty much expected to hand over your cash in order to get some chips. That’s fine if you are happy with just one option, but here at Llanbikefest there are dozens of banking options, each one more secure than the last.

As secure as online casinos have become, there are still those people who are extremely nervous about sending their financial details across the World Wide Web, and that is why web wallets are now the best way to fund your casino account.

One of the newest web wallets to appear on the scene is called ClickandBuy, and they make online transactions as safe and secure as it gets. All that’s required is to sign up for a free account, and fund your ClickandBuy account from your bank. Once it comes time to pay online, including here at Llanbikefest, all that’s required is your email in order to transfer the funds.

Security is job one at ClickandBuy, and you will only ever be asked to submit all your information one time, albeit over a fully encrypted system that even protects your information internally at ClickandBuy. The system is monitored 24/7/365 by network and IT specialists, which is just one more step towards making sure that your private data is never at risk of being compromised. It’s for that reason, plus the simplicity that it provides, that has made over 13 million people sign up to use ClickandBuy’s payment services.

Perhaps one of the best advantages of using ClickandBuy for casino players on a budget is the ability to set a monthly spending limit, so that you will never be allowed to go over that amount. Of course, perhaps you’ll just hit a huge jackpot and never have to reload your account, right?

 

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History of online gambling

November 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment

When you measure the time that online casinos have been around against the thousands of years that gambling has existed, it’s easy to understand why the online version is still considered to be in its infancy. The strides made in such a short time though have propelled the internet casino from child to legitimate contender for the gambling crown in a matter of years, and it’s interesting to look back at the short, yet storied history of the online casino.

It’s hard to believe that an industry that is now so huge began in the tiny island of Antigua in 1994. They passed a law that allowed it to issue gambling licenses, and the fledgling online casino operations hopped on board. Microgaming, who incidentally makes the casino software that powers Llanbikefest, were the first to open a fully operational online casino, which would prove to be just the first of many major developments in the casino industry that they would be responsible for.

That first casino offered games, but considerably less than the hundreds now available on PP. Despite that it became an instant hit with gamblers looking for a convenient way to play their favourite games. There were some initial worries about security and fairness, but that was taken care of in 2003 when eCogra, and independent organization charged with making sure that casinos followed a strict set of rules, was formed, and only those casinos considered the most safe and fair were given the eCogra seal of approval; of course, Llanbikefest is one of those select few.

Modern casinos now have the same sort of encryption security used by banks, and with revenues annually in the billions, it’s safe to say that the online casino has been embraced by the playing public and is here to stay.
Microgaming continues to be at the forefront of creating new games and rules that help make the online experience even better and safer for players from all over the world, and that’s just one more reason to make Llanbikefest your casino of choice.

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Trick or Treat Slot

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Halloween may be over for another year, but that doesn’t mean the scary fun has to end. Once you come off your Halloween candy sugar high, you may want to recapture the magic of that annual night of horror by taking a spin on Llanbikefest’s 3 reel game Trick or Treat.

You’re bound to go batty over this classic pub slot style game, and with treats than can go all the way up to 4000 credits, chances are you’ll never feel tricked when you play this one. The 3 reel slot has 9 pay-lines, but you can be subjected to a horrible trick if the jackpot winning Jack o lanterns show up on the third line, as that will mean no prize, despite the normal winning combo; a truly hair raising experience.

There are no bonus features, or free spin options available on Trick or Treat, but by ignoring the standard rule of a single pay-line on a 3 reel slot game, the excitement is ramped up by adding those extra pay options.
This is the perfect game for slots beginners, or for lovers of the pub slot style who want a little change from their standard single pay-line games. Trick or Treat is a fast paced, colourful gaming experience with candy, bats and Jack o lanterns all combing to help you relive the Halloween night experience.

Try it out for as little as 25 cents a spin, which means never having to be afraid of losing your fortune, or get a little braver with a $15 per spin maximum bet. Trick or treating has never been this sweet, and by playing online, you can continue to wear your Halloween costume without getting any strange stares.

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