Casinomeister's Newsletter
8 May 2003
Issue #152
weekly



Dear Reader,

Spring is here. I'm full of cheer. My computer is near. Wish I had a beer...


Rhythmically yours,

Bryan


In this issue:
1. What's New at Casinomeister
2. Casinos You Ought to Join
3. This week's humor
4. Forum Highlights
5. CROWN GAMES CLOSED Crowngames has ceased permanently

Can't read this newsletter? Click here (or copy and paste this into your browser): http://www.casinomeister.com/newsletter.html#skip for the online version.
WORD FROM THE MEISTER
The GPWA Strikes Back
Obviously, I've made a few enemies at the Gambling Portal Webmaster's Association with my statements concerning greed and banner farmers. I was going to let it rest, but I thought the following was both rather funny yet perplexing.

This was posted in their forum the other day http://www.theinformationminister.com/press.php?ID=612343445, and I was somewhat flattered, but at the same time disturbed by the Nazi references. It's true I live in Germany and the images that are used to brand Casinomeister are German. Casinomeister is a German name. My wife is German. My kids are German. Jackpot Willi is German. I like German food and Bier. I have many subscribers who are German. So I think the Nazi references are a bit out of line. There are not too many people on this side of the globe who think that Nazis are that funny.

And I'm not whining that they are poking fun at me. I used to be a U.S. Army Paratrooper/Squad Leader/Drill Sergeant and some of my troops hated my guts. That was tough shit for them. But I always accomplished my mission. And even though some of my troops hated me, they still respected me and my position (in most cases). It was a rare occurrence that they would step over "the line".

So are these webmasters stepping over the line? Who knows? Who cares? All I know is that this organization loses its credibility when its members call me the "Shit-meister" and salute me with a "Sieg Heil". And that's definitely their problem, and not mine.

ON A SERIOUS NOTE
Chris Erwin is a subscriber of Casinomeister's Newsletter and he probably has a number of online friends who subscribe as well. I was informed by his wife this week that he was in a serious car accident and has been hospitalized. She stated, "Chris is in ICU, he is in a coma and the prognosis has not been good. It's all a matter of time, and healing...please continue to keep my husband in your prayers. Miracles can and will happen, I know it!"

If anyone wishes to email a card or note personally to Chris, please use pokrfool@hotmail.com. Pokrfool was his user name at most message boards and casinos. Please send your thoughts and prayers to him and his family. That would be very kind.
SPRING CLEANING
I discovered this week that the email notification was not functioning properly in our forum, but it's been fixed. If you have tried to set up an account, and nothing happened, that's why. If you don't have an account in our forum, you should invest the three minutes that it takes and do so. Join one of the oldest online casino message boards on the net where you can be notified of casino warnings and announcements; all from your Casinomeister. Some good stuff here: http://www.casinomeister.com/cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi
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Carolyn Miller - $200


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2. Casinos you ought to join!
You must check out Roxy Palace Casino 100% match bonus on your first purchase up to $100!!! A fantastic casino with great games!


ATTENTION SLOTS FANS!!
There are only three Microgaming casinos that I know of that carry the "Sunquest" slots. It's my new favorite nine line slot game and I can't get enough of it. I actually WON about $350 the other day on a $2.25 spin. Very cool. And yes, I cashed it out! Where can you play this game?? Sun Vegas Casino that's where.
And are you a fan of the new Microgaming Viper software? If so, you'll be happy to hear that Royal Vegas Casino is the third Microgaming casino that has launched this awesome "Viper" software package. You have got to see it to believe it!!!

With the Viper games you can:
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  • Automatically play a selected number of consecutive hands or spins without having to interact with the software.
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    3. This week's humor
    Two guys are in heaven, sitting around playing their harps.
    One asks the other, "So, how did you die?"
    "I froze to death," he said. "How did you die?"
    "I died from happiness," he replied. "For years I thought my wife was having an affair, and when I came home one day, I searched the house but could not find her lover. Thus I realized that she was my true love, and I had a heart attack and died."
    "You idiot!" the other said, "if you only looked in the freezer, we'd both be alive!"

    ha ha ha
    4. Forum Highlights
    Casinomeister's Forum » Online Casino Complaints » Warning about auto play feature in Micro gaming « Previous Next »

    Author Message
    mary
    Moderator
    Username: mary

    Post Number: 2429
    Registered: 12-2000
    Posted on Saturday, May 03, 2003 - 06:50 am:   

    Check your autoplay logs in blackjack on the new Micro gaming software. Rumors of bad computer play hilting stiff hands.
    So, what's up with that? Check it out here

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    CROWN GAMES CLOSED

    Crowngames has ceased permanently

    This is fresh from their website

    Why is CrownGames closing down?
    The decision to close down CrownGames follows a review of our operations in response to a number of legal and financial changes affecting the Got2bet industry worldwide.

    In many countries, legislative amendments to gambling laws have created a very ‘grey’ area for online gaming and bookmaking. CrownGames, which draws from the prestige of Australia’s largest and most prestigious casino – Melbourne’s Crown Casino - was and is still not prepared to ‘work around’ the rules to be competitive.

    In addition, many financial institutions have made it increasingly difficult to transfer money to and from player accounts.

    When is CrownGames closing down?
    All online gaming services ceased 6am, Monday 5 May 2003. We are still finalising other aspects of CrownGames operations, including payment of outstanding client credits and commissions, and so you can continue to contact us for some time after the above date.

    Is my money safe?
    Yes. All clients will be paid outstanding amounts in full, including cheque deposits, in the near future.

    Is my personal information safe?
    Yes. All personal information will be destroyed. Under no circumstances will personal information be passed on to a third party.

    Is the closure permanent?
    In all likelihood, yes.


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    Peace
    Bryan Bailey
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