February 26th, 2010
The annual Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards for 2010 were announced last Thursday.
In the Category ‘Casino/specialty venue of the year’, we have the following:
- CAESARS WINDSOR, WINDSOR
CASINO NOVA SCOTIA, NOVA SCOTIA
CASINO RAMA, ORILLIA
CASINO REGINA, REGINA
CLUB REGENT CASINO, WINNIPEG
DEERFOOT CASINO, CALGARY
NIAGARA FALLSVIEW CASINO, NIAGARA FALLS
RIVER CREE, EDMONTON
RIVER ROCK CASINO, RICHMOND
Let’s talk a bit more about Casino Regina.
Casino Regina is located in Regina (Canada). It is part of the historic Union Train Station. This building is considered as a National Heritage Site. It has very nice architecture and décor.
The casino itself is considered as being Saskatchewan’s finest casino and entertainment center. It is the top tourism destination in the whole province with over 2 millions visitors each year.
Visitor at the casino will be able to choose between over 780 slot machines. In Saskatchewan, provincial regulations require that any slot machines pay out at least 85%.
All those slot machines housed at Casino Regina have an average payout of over 92%.
So at Casino Regina, you will be able to choose between specialty machines, video keno, poker and multi-line games. Credits start at 1 cents up to 2 canadian dollars. Some machines accept multi-denomination as well.
Last year (2009), Casino Regina has paid out over 61 millions in slot jackpots.
Besides the slot machines, you will have access to nearly 40 table games like: Roulette, Craps, Caribbean Stud Poker, Texas Hold’em Bonus, Red Dog, Baccarat, Blackjack and more.
The Poker Room has a weekly poker tournament as well.
Like in many casinos, player do have access to a Player’s Club Card. This is a free card that will give you access to rewards, perks and Player privileges. For each 1000 points you’re getting on your card, you’ll receive 5 canadian dollars back.
Besides, this card enables you to:
- Discounts and specials at the restaurants,
- Promotional offers (via mail),
- Invitations to: VIP parties, tournaments, performances, player’s events, and more
The Regina Casino has several dining options:
- The Last Spike Restaurant: known for its relaxed atmosphere
- CR Express: for those looking for a quick lunch,
- CPR Lounge: the place to have drinks, alone or with friends,
- Whistle Stop Café: just if you need a coffee break
The casino has a Show Lounge with performances 2 to 4 times a week.
The Regina Casino is open seven days a week from 9 am in the morning to 4 am. There are several bus tour companies doing Casino trips to the casino, some even outside the province.
For those looking for a stay: there are several hotels with discounts for Casino’s players, as well as special packaged being offered.
The Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards for 2010 will be presented on March 11 in Toronto.
November 28th, 2009
This coming weekend, the Hillcrest Sports Center will host some of the top women’s curling teams in Saskatchewan for the Casino Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Women’s Curling Tour Cash Bonspiel.
Fourteen teams will play against each others for a total of CAD8,500$. The event will start Friday evening. The tournament will go on all the day on Saturday and the final will be at 3pm on Sunday.
The tournament favorite will be six-time former provincial champion Michell Englot of Regina besides Cindy Simmons. Former provincial senior champion and long time Moose Jaw curler Roberta Fonger will take to the ice with Regina’s Linda Kloschinsky.
The Casino Moose Jaw is located in the heart of Moose Jaw’s downtown, Saskatchewan. It has over 200 slot machines and many table games. All of them are surrounded by 20 very nice murals inspired by the art-deco look of the Roaring Twenties. Each mural is depicting a moment in Moose Jaw’s past.
The slot machines include traditional spinning reels, video keno and poker to sophisticated multi-line games. Players can choose to play from 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 25¢ and $1 denominations as well as multi-denomination machines. In July 2008, Casino Moose Jaw paid out nearly $878,000 in slot jackpots.
Players will also find lots of game tables. Including blackjack, double zero roulette and three card poker.
The casino has for entertainment the The Mae Wilson Theater.
The upcoming promotion at the casino is starting November 30th. It is called Yuletide Treasures. Players have to swipe their Players Club Card every day at the Casino Guest Services Desk to be entered to win one of four amazing weekly gifts. It includes: an exotic cruise for two, an ultimate entertainment package, a home improvement package or even $10,000 cash.
Tourism packages for the casino are available and starts for as low as $99. It might include being able to relax at the Temple Gardens Mineral Spa (mineral thermal pools). Or visiting the Tunnels of Moose Jaw (historic live action tour). Or receiving a voucher for the casino.
Every bus tour going for the casino offers bus tours discounts, offers and mystery prizes, including:
* a “Pay and Play Double” coupon per day – purchase $15, $20 or $25 in slot or table play and receive an equal amount in free slot or table play;
* a $5 food and beverage coupon per day; and
* a buy one, get one free coupon for a Casino Moose Jaw-presented performance at the Mae Wilson Theater
There are bus operators leaving from all over Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. Cities like Saskatoon, Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, Medicine Hat, Winnipeg, Portage La Prairie have all operators going for the casino.
The casino is open 7 days a week. Sunday to Thursday from 9 am to 2 am and Friday to Saturday from 9 am to 3 am.
July 17th, 2009
The Chronicle Herald from Halifax, Canada is running a daily contest where participants can win a 1-night trip to the local Casino Nova Scotia.
Casino Nova Scotia has over 600 slots and table games, ranging from Blackjack to Baccarat and from Slots to Poker. All the table games, except Roulette, are played with what are called ‘Value Chips’. Those chips can be purchased from the dealer at any table. The player simply put his money on the non-betting area of any table and when asked, the dealer will give the appropriate amount in chips. Those chips can be used at any table in the Casino Nova Scotia.
For the roulette, Value Chips can be used or at each roulette table, multi-colored chips can be purchased and they are only usable at the given table. When leaving, they must be exchanged for Value Chips.
The Casino Nova Scotia offers a very nice poker room featuring 8 tables with Texas Hold’em.
There are a couple of restaurants available on the facility, including the Paradise Buffet. Asian, Mexican and Carribean buffets are offered on different week days and during the night.
On site entertainments include at least two main show rooms with special events and of course, nightly ones. Purchasing tickets in advance is the way to go. One of the show room, the Harbourfront, has daily shows past 9pm each Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There is a Premiere Club where premium guests can receive complimentary services based on their level of play. Rewards may vary depending on the type of gaming being engaged.
The casino opens from Monday to Wednesday from 10 am to 4 am and from Thursday at 10 am up to Monday 4 am. During that latest period, the casino is open 24 hours.
The contest held by the Chronicle Herald will last until July 31st 2009. Each day any person above 19 years old will have a chance to enter an on line entry by going to the Chronicle Herald website. By the deadline a winner for the month will be selected. The prize comprises a 1-night trip package to the Casino Nova Scotia.
Each 1-night trip package includes the following:
- Traditional guest room
- Casino Nova Scotia Coupons: Million Dollar Slot Pull Coupon, $5 Table Games Coupon, $5 Slot Money, $7 in Paradise Buffet Bucks
- Free parking at the casino and hotel
- Possibility to choose from one of ten hotels in downtown Halifax or Oak Island Resort in the nearby Western Shore
The contest has been running since the month of May and we can expect to see it again for the month of August. It costs nothing, but time, to enter the daily ballots and if you happen to be a winner, you will earn a great night at the Casino Nova Scotia !
October 13th, 2007
The design and development staff at Microgaming. have released their first new online slot machine games of the new year. These newest additions to the Microgaming online slot machine portfolio are set to be showcased at the International Casino Exhibition which will be held later this month in London England. online casino fans can grab a sneak peak however at the new games at select online casinos.
New Microgaming Slots:
Little Chief Big Cash:
This game looks to be a lot of fun, a 5 reel slot machine with 25 paylines that features a wild symbol (the Chief Symbol) that doubles wins when activated, scatter symbols a multiplier feature and a free spin bonus. The game also features a second bonus feature. Symbols included in the Indian themed Little Chief Big Cash include Dream Catchers, Indian Squaws, Stetsons, Little Chiefs, Tomahawks and the Coyote symbol which is the machines scatter symbol as well as the bonus round trigger.
Treasure Island
Fans of fruity 3 reel slot machines will enjoy Treasure Island, it’s designed in classic fashion with one payline and uses the traditional nudge and hold features.
Mark of Medusa
Microgaming casino’s deliver both Mystery and a bit Mythology in the new online slot Mark of Medusa which features characters such as Medusa, who’s the game wild symbol, Gorgons and Chrusaor from Greek mythological legends. The game also features a 3-headed dog (Cerberus). The machines 25 payline, five reel slot game’s scatter symbol is a mysterious Pegasus. The maximum bet that can be placed on this slot machine is 500 coins.
Polar Bash by Microgaming
Polar Bash, the last of the January release of new video slots by Microgaming features 20 paylines and 5 icy slot machine reels. Polar Bash is based in the icy Arctic region and features Polar Bear symbols, Huskies Symbols, Orcas and Walruses. The game is presented with fun animation and sounds as we have come to expect whenever we are greeted with ‘cool’ new Microgaming slot machines.
The Polar Bash Ice Fishing bonus can net you up to 7500 features coins. The bonus round takes place on a second screen with a new setting, and is activated when 3-5 fish connect on the same payline. Once you’re inside you’ll not only get to go on an ice fishing expedition, but will be treated with multipliers up to 10x!
The free spin bonus offered by the creators of Polar Bash is activated by spinning 3-5 North Pole signs. Depending on the number of North Pole signs triggering the free spin bonus the free spin multiplier can range from 2x to 50x.
The best time to take these new Microgaming slots for a spin is of course now, as the payout percentage is likely to be boosted a bit whilst the game is ‘new’.
New Microgaming casino table game:
European High Streak Blackjack
As mentioned earlier on 4flush.com this new addition to the Microgaming Gold Series Collection is based on the rules of European Blackjack. In addition to the original blackjack games casino players are able to place a side bet on the ‘high streak’. Payout on this bet depends solely on the blackjack players own success rate in consecutive hands played. Generally, professional blackjack players advise against making side bets, however, since this side bet depends particularly on the skill of a blackjack player, this bet may be something to have a look at.
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