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Rival Gaming’s New Slot Targets Nostalgia

Rival Gaming has released a new five reel, 20 payline online slot game, and it goes for the nostalgia jugular with gusto. Candy Cottage focuses on the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale. Choosing this particular fairy tale is marketing savvy at its best – it’s one of the world’s most well known Hans Christian Andersen tale, so global recognition becomes a non-issue.

In an introductory clip, Hansel and Gretel walk through the forest until they run into the game title’s Candy Cottage, where they meet the wicked witch and their fate.

Game symbols are perfectly aligned with the Hansel and Gretel / candy theme. Players will find bright and sharply drawn Bread Baskets, Ducks, Chocolates, Sweets, Candy, Jelly Beans and of course the intrepid brother and sister team, Hansel and Gretel, along with the wicked Witch. And let’s not forget this tale’s centerpiece, the Furnace, which here in this slot also takes center stage and functions as this game’s expanding wild symbol.

Other symbols include the Candy Cottage symbol which triggers 10 free spins with a 3x multiplier. As well, the Cage symbol triggers a bonus round if you hit three or more. You’ll be taken to a second screen to find the witch wants to fatten Hansel (you) up. She tosses candy in the air, and it’s your job to move Hansel so that he crams as many of the pieces of candy in his mouth as possible. The candies eaten by Hansel are eventually converted into bonus points.

One special aspect that sets this game apart from other is its sterling animation – the chocolate bar gets bitten, jelly beans squirm, and the furnace not only expands but then lights up, flames a-spurting. Players can bet up to 10 coins per payline (200 coins maximum per spin), and coin range can be anywhere from $0.01 to $0.25. The highest payout of 2500 coins therefore converts to a huge $6250.

Published 6 hours, 45 minutes ago

It’s a Women’s World at Party Poker

Party Poker and Matchroom Sport once again team up to announce locale / dates for the Women’s World Open IV.

London.

March 23rd and 24th, 2010.

This high-profile tourney with a female bent will be comprised of 24 players, with a $3,000 buy-in. Total prize pool is $72,000, and the final table will hold 6 players.

Already committed to the event are Team PartyPoker.com’s Kara Scott along with Annette Obrestad. Women’s World Open III winner, Aisling Collins and that event’s runner-up, Kim Wooka, joins them. Other confirmed participants include Laurence Grondin, Stefanie Bergener, Shelley Rubenstein, Christine Klecz, Maria Demetriou, Pippa Flanders along with Women’s World II winner Soraya Homam.

Here’s a bit of irony: Aisling Collins’ aggressive play last year garnered her a star fan in Annette Obrestrad, and in this year’s event, mentor faces off against mentee. As well, it’ll be interesting to see how she fares against last year’s runner up, Kim Wooka, who clearly has lots to prove. With this year’s tournament, we can expect a deep stacked game rife with fierce competition.

Published 1 day, 7 hours ago

PokerStars and Ukash Team Up For EPT San Remo

European first-time Ukash users now have a chance to win a seat at the European Poker Tour event with takes place from April 15th to April 21, 2010. In addition to winning the seat, one lucky Ukash user will win an all-expense paid trip to Italy’s San Remo, including transportation, accommodation and spending money. Ukash is the world’s largest prepaid cash-issuing provider, perfect for those players that would rather make a deposit with good old-fashioned cash. Ukash is available at over 320,000 locations across 29 countries.

The EPT San Remo takes place over a week’s time from April 15-21st, 2010.

All throughout the month of March, Ukash depositors can enter the promotional code “UKASHSR”, and they’ll be entered into a free roll at the end of the month, and eligible to win a seat to the event.

Last year, a 20-year-old student from Amsterdam, Constant Rijkenberg, won the 1,177 player-strong event, pocketing €1,508,000 and the EPT champion title in the process.

Published 2 days, 6 hours ago