Casinomeister's Newsletter
15 December 2005
Issue #257
weekly




Dear Reader,

Yes, I'm dreaming of a white Christmas. It was white here about a week ago - snow that is. Yet now it's rain, a cold German December rain.

Nevertheless, it's Christmasy. It's dark most of the time. You never see the neighbors anymore because everyone stays indoors. And we have Lebkuchen and Glühwein to while away the time with. It's very nice.

Comfortably yours,

Bryan


In this issue:
  • Word From the Meister

  • Casinos You Gotta Join

  • This week's humor


  • Can't read this newsletter in HTML? Click here (or copy and paste this link into your browser): http://www.casinomeister.com/newsletter.html#skip for the bitchin' online version.


    WORD FROM THE MEISTER
    Casinomeister Awards 2005 - well almost
    Yes, it's almost that time of year again. The Casinomeister Awards are being formulated by me and Vortran at the moment - Best Casino/Worst Casino etc. What I'd like from you, my dear ${token2}, are some suggestions for categories that I haven't covered before.

    To get an idea - check out the previous years here:
    Best and Worst of 2001 
    Best and Worst of 2002 
    Best and Worst of 2003 
    Best and Worst of 2004 

    One new award I'm considering is best/worst opening animation for the Microgaming Viper Casinos. Some are very good; some are very baaad - they make no sense. If you have any suggestions for categories that you'd like to see, just let me know.
    YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
    Warning: Do not buy a casino on eBay. Here is a recent "Pitch a Bitch"
    I recently decided to purchase an online casino, as such was very happy with what casinosoft offered, so I decided to go ahead and purchase the casino on sale on eBay, the item number is Item number: 7545074698, you can search for it on ebay its still online. He said that in addition to the casino I need to have a website for the casino software as such was than willing to pay money for a website. So I decided to purchase a website design, so they offered to a website design for £185 with a domain for the casino. This was at 24-7jackpotcasino.net, via paypal. I can send a copy for proof if needed. I was going to pay the rest of the amount but than I was looking through the internet and cam accross your website. So I looked on it.

    When I purchased it I had no idea that what he was offering was crooked software until I went to your website and saw a simmilar website start your own casino that offered crooked software as well. When speaking to Ed I was speaking to him and he also offered to fix jackpot totals so it looks as though the jackpot has higher than it was to get people on the casino. As such was not happy with what casinosoft was offering so requested a refund, for the money already sent not only did they refuse to give me back the money they didnt deliver the website design and domain to me.

    Now I tried through paypal to get a refund but since the goods are intangible and virtual they dont have fraud protection that covers this. I was annoyed and angry at this point, which is where I am now. ++++++++++++
    I informed the buyer to immediately contact eBay and demand a refund. These guys have been listed in the "Rogue Software" section for some time now. These casinos should be avoided at all costs. And remember, don't buy casinos on eBay! Sheesh!
    NEW FORUM TOOLS!
    The forum is becoming much more interactive now that "user reputations" are now in effect. The User Reputation system allows board members to leave comments about one anothers' posts, and thereby contribute to their overall "reputation".

    You are able to click an icon which will approve or disapprove another person's post. You can leave a comment and view these comments in your user CP as well. This gives everyone in the forum a chance to give credit to well thought out posts, to show appreciation for a stupid-ass joke or a helpful tip. It also gives everyone a chance to show criticism where criticism is due. And the more you participate, the more powerful your influence becomes.
    This is how it works:

    The reputation level new users receive upon registration: 10 points
    Administrators and moderators (Spearmaster, Vortran, and I) can give or take away 15 points.
    For every 90 of days, users gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.
    For every 200 posts, users gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.
    For every 200 points of reputation, users gain 1 point of reputation-altering power.
    You must have a minimum of 15 posts before your reputation hits count on others.
    You must have a reputation of 10 before your hits counts on others.

    Daily Reputation Clicks Limit: How many reputation clicks can a user give over each 24 hour period? 15

    How many different users must you give reputation to before you can hit the same person again? 5
    So this is pretty safe from certain members who would be tempted to abuse this sort of thing. Why would anyone want to abuse this? Because there are incentives involved. The higher the reputation, the more things one can do in the forum. More on this later, but for now you can check this out: http://www.casinomeister.com/forums/reputation_points.php
    Giving thanks. This is related to the "reputation" capabilities - but this is much simpler. You can click a member's post and that person will get credit for making a helpful posting, and you will get credit for thanking someone. Pretty cool, eh?

    Incentives:
    There will be certain incentives offered to those who have been "thanked" the most, and for those who thank during certain periods of time. Prizes will include Amazon.com coupons for DVDs, CDs, Books, etc., FREE BEER, and other goodies sent to your doorstep. More information here:
    http://www.casinomeister.com/forums/thanks.php
    NEW WEBCAST IS UP!
    Holy Crapola!! It's about time! Casinomeister's webcast delves into the following:
    • Hear me blab
    • Fight Online Casino Spam
    • Fraudster at Cirrus Casino
    • Vortran wins "Spot the Rogue" Contest
    • Vortran shucks and jives
    All this and more here!
    http://www.casinomeister.com/radio_show.html
    SLOT JUNKIES WHERE YOU AT?
    Slots!! Slots!! and more Slots!! Hey, there's a tournament you need to get involved with if you're into slots! It's at Slotjunkies.info, and it's probably one of the most ingenious and fun tourneys to get involved with.

    The Slot Junkies Challenges are a unique concept whereby players can opt into competitions for their favourite casino games and join in a community of like-minded players. Each month, casinos sponsor certain games and put up prizes for the best win, backed up by a screenshot, during the month.

    The winning screenshots are those which show the highest win, based on the number of coins won rather than the actual amount. This gives the "low-rollers" a fairer chance to compete. The first prize each month will vary from game to game and the prize allocation is displayed for each game when you enter the Player Lounge. Second and Third place prizes are also usually available.

    Lots more information here http://www.slotjunkies.info/slot_challenge_faq.php. Check it out!!
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    And now for the humor......
    You Know You've Had Too Much Christmas Cheer When...
    1. You notice your tie sticking out of your fly.
    2. Someone uses your tongue for a coaster.
    3. You start kissing the portraits on the wall.
    4. You see your underwear hanging from the chandelier.
    5. You have to hold on to the floor to keep from sliding off.
    6. You strike a match and light your nose.
    7. You take off your shoes and wade in the potato salad.
    8. You hear someone say, "Call a priest!"
    9. You hear a duck quacking and it's you.
    10. You complain about the small bathroom after emerging from the closet.
    11. You refill your glass from the fish bowl.
    12. You tell everyone you have to go home... and the party's at your place.
    13. You ask for another ice cube and put it in your pocket.
    14. You yawn at the biggest bore in the room... and realize you're in front of the hall mirror.
    15. You pick up a roll, and butter your watch.
    16. You suggest everyone stand and sing the national budget.
    17. You're at the dinner table and you ask the hostess to pass a bedpan.
    18. You take out your handkerchief and blow your ear.
    19. You tell your best joke to the rubber plant.
    20. You realize you're the only one under the coffee table.

    ha ha ha

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