Casinoshare U.S What will the software be?

[jetset]

Long term vision vs. short term gain?

There will inevitably be those here who disagree with this statement, but I don't think you can categorise MGS with the likes of Rival, Top Game or even RTG in terms of success, industry relevance or even corporate governance.

 

[jetset]

What would make sense to me is this:

Microgaming sells an altered version of the software to new owners. The software is altered to exclude any licenced games (like Hellboy) and add others in their place. (We'll soon know if this is true)

The new software is owned and managed by completely different people, as are the new casinos.

The actual Microgaming software is completely rid of all US players before the UIGEA takes effect.

This gives Microgaming the status of being in compliance. All they did was to sell some of their games, and games are being bought and sold all the time.

This would be the most logical explanation, imo although Microgaming would have to be extremely careful that it's association with the new software company was arms length and only that of a cross-platform games provider.

It may have to go as far as having the sale of games go through a non-US subsidiary/associate of the new software company to ensure it was fully divorced from the actual licensees carrying the software and participating in the US market.

The communications approach is going to be interesting vis-a-vis US players at current MGS licensees, that's for sure.

 

[jetset]

You know, reflecting on this and the wording of some of those casino notifications, there's another, related possibility imo.

Microgaming could for an appropriate consideration licence its software copyright to another software company - preferably one based outside the USA for obvious reasons and definitely independent and totally seperated from MGS.

This would enable MGS to reduce risk whilst still generating income. The software company to which the copyright is licensed could then engage in entirely seperate agreements to power interested operators wishing to offer their wares in the US market. And shoulder the risk of operating in the US.

It keeps MGS's nose relatively clean with the US enforcers, too in case there are future legislative developments that it might wish to exploit.

The only drawback to this scenario that I can see would be technical backup for operators - something for which MGS is renowned; however that would possibly not be an insurmountable problem for the right sort of well set-up and professional software company doing such a deal.

 

[Simmo!]

Just in from Players Palace who have agreed a deal with Casinoshare US to handle their US traffic.

[The new software]...will offer players the same look and feel as the Players Palace Microgaming software they all know and love, as well as all of the features and most of the games they are currently playing at Players Palace. Essentially the branding will change to be more US-centric but the gaming experience, including the customer promotions will remain the same.

 

[lost2much]

Mavin, I just logged on to one of my CR accts without issue. Not sure about the maintenance that you mentioned??? Maybe they are doing this "update" in increments and it hasn't got around to me yet.

 

[dominique]

Maybe, or maybe you don't notice anything different.

Do you see any games missing?

From a player perspective, the migration process will be completely seamless and they won't be required to download new software or open a new account. They will utilize their existing accounts and login's and their balances will simply be transferred. We have planned to make this necessary transition as easy and simple for players as possible and will have extra shifts running 24/7 in the customer services teams to ensure that all customer queries are promptly and thoroughly dealt with.

Plus, see Simmo's comment above.

 

[Brooklyn]

I hope it is ok to post this

Here is the new link

www.Casino-Share.com

 

[Mavin1]

Mavin, I just logged on to one of my CR accts without issue. Not sure about the maintenance that you mentioned??? Maybe they are doing this "update" in increments and it hasn't got around to me yet.

There could also be a difference because I hadn't played with CR for some time and just downloaded one of their casinos. The message I posted was part of chat when I wanted to re-open my account. I was informed to just keep checking back as my account for the time being is locked, but will be available soon.

 

[kauphy]

they r up and running and all games r the same went to casino share and downloaed it. as far as i can see everything is the same.

 

[Brooklyn]

I don't have an account there, but from what I hear, they are missing games like Tomb Raider, Alaskan Fishing, and others.

 

[Simmo!]

they r up and running and all games r the same went to casino share and downloaed it. as far as i can see everything is the same.

Any of the new games ie: Thunderstruck 2?

 

[dominique]

I don't think that link is the new Casinoshare US casino - it's missing the US part. And the new one, from what I understand, does not take new players, only players migrated from the Microgaming platform.

Anyone been migrated yet?

 

[jetset]

I've just used MommyMachine's link and there's a new online casino that's very much US-focused on it.

Notes that it includes Player Palace and boasts 300 or more games.

KGC licence but no indicator as to software provider.

 

[Simmo!]

KGC licence but no indicator as to software provider.

...and when you go to install it it comes up with "Unknown Publisher" instead of the usual "Microgaming Software Systems Limited". From the UK it then proceeds to install what looks like a full MG casino, but that may be geo-targetting - had to go through an anonymous proxy just to see casino-share.com or else it redirected me to casinoshare.eu.

 

[Brooklyn]

I don't think that link is the new Casinoshare US casino - it's missing the US part. And the new one, from what I understand, does not take new players, only players migrated from the Microgaming platform.

Anyone been migrated yet?

I was not able to create a new account, and I did not have one previously.
They aren't taking new US players yet, but live chat at the original CasinoShare.com told me that eventually they will be.

I am pretty sure the link I posted directs to Casinoshare US.

 

[Simmo!]

I am pretty sure the link I posted directs to Casinoshare US.

Yeah it is. If you look closely at the logo, the CS on the dice has been subtley altered

 

[gloria460]

they have removed a lot of games and hopefully they'll add them back. Maybe they wanted to pull them all along. There are no tourneys nor progressive buttons.

I wasn't able to register but could download. I don't think I'm going to play this.

 

[rhick425]

Casino share

Thanks for doing away with the tournaments in your new US only software. Bunch of ASSHOLES! I have removed these casinos. I just hope that the rest of the casino groups do not do the same thing. I hate these controlling political idiots as well as mgs response.

 

[Mavin1]

Any of the new games ie: Thunderstruck 2?

Well, finished loading the games on CasinoShare US and it certainly loads faster than the worldwide MG's. However, no new games, zip, zero, nada! Not even the old version of Thunderstruck or Tombraider or High 5, don't think there are any AWPs either, but didn't look for them.
Otherwise all the regular MG games we have been used to are there, no bizarre alien software.

It also has the new account register option, so it would be interesting if someone that doesn't have a previous MG account tried it out.

 

[Brooklyn]

It also has the new account register option, so it would be interesting if someone that doesn't have a previous MG account tried it out.

I tried, but when I go to register, I get an "Illegal Operation" error.

 

[slotplayer]

I don't think that link is the new Casinoshare US casino - it's missing the US part. And the new one, from what I understand, does not take new players, only players migrated from the Microgaming platform.

Anyone been migrated yet?

it has a us flag in corner right with a check mark

Link Removed ( Old/Invalid)

 

[kauphy]

Any of the new games ie: Thunderstruck 2?

i did,nt see any of the new games but will look again for you. when i clicked on new games did,nt have any there so i,am thinking that we in the u.s still can,t play any of the new ones but seeing they just got up and running maybe later.

 

[kauphy]

I don't think that link is the new Casinoshare US casino - it's missing the US part. And the new one, from what I understand, does not take new players, only players migrated from the Microgaming platform.

Anyone been migrated yet?

yes i have been.

 

[jetset]

Interesting to watch this playing out, and the games that are available to US players, because I suspect that this is the general template for those that will be following.

Pity about the tournaments, though - perhaps it's early days yet. I guess the new software provider will have to set up its own US-centric progressives once more casinos have signed up to the US initiative.

It certainly looks as if this is a licensed copyright deal on the games, but I think the new software provider has missed a credibility opportunity by not identifying itself...and that extends to Kahnawake which has issued a licence and therefore approved the provider.

I imagine it's a lawyer thing, but I also believe it would have been better for both Microgaming and Casinoshare to have made a public announcement over and above the essential comms with players and affiliates - even if it was bland and anodyne it would be evidence of an openess on a commercial deal.

As it is, the absence of such a statement imo creates an atmosphere of covert, under-the-table business, even if that is not so.

 

[Mavin1]

Just wanted to update my experience. I deposited $44 about 5 hours ago and still have $185, quit for the night. Didn't take any bonuses and have gone up and down between $300 and $100, playing mostly $1 wagers. The play has actually been extremely good thus far.
However, none of the newer games that we in the US were able to play, are on this site, none of the precious metal ones, the fat lady, the wolf one, mayan princess and so many others and I did double check, no awps. But can't complain as the play has been very lively on many of the games, with frequent bonus and free spin rounds.
So maybe the trade off for the lost games and no progressives or tournaments is better RTP.
But this is my first time playing, so it will be interesting to see how it plays out.