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Spain’s biggest ever slot
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Seville, with one player
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jackpot obliterated the previous
record set last May which was
just E64,000.
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Strock explained that whilst playing so that they don’t gaming machines has kept
for many people, walking keep other players waiting the Spanish gaming sector
into a casino is synonymous by consulting strategy buoyant according to the
with entering a suave world guides. Strock explained that Ministry of Interior which has
of glitz and glamour, even online games often move recently published its Annual
online venues can also be faster than their real-life coun- Gaming Report 2009.
intimidating and mysterious: terparts. “Some casinos will Whilst Gross Gaming Rev-
each game seems to have even impose time-limits on enues from casinos fell by
certain rituals, rules and players turns or suspend any 10.34 per cent, the overall
jargon. Responsible gam- players who are suspected of sector grew by seven per cent
bling is at the heart of the 3D deliberately slowing the from 2007 to 2008 due to the
casino’s code. game down,” he said. If profits generated by gaming
“Every casino has its own players are not confident cent of their bankroll is nor- discuss a hand in progress, frowned upon - especially if machines which increased by
unique approach to eti- about playing against real mally a reasonable target) mention anything not they are not doing so well. 14.8 per cent. Bingo also suf-
quette and online casinos people straight away, they and that they should ‘take related to the game or use “By following these fered due to the economic
are no exception,” Strock should take their time and the money and run when vulgar language.” simple guidelines when downturn with revenues
said. “In fact, the correct eti- practice against the dealer. you’re up.’ There are also guidelines playing online, players will slumping by 7.8 per cent.
quette for online casinos may Responsible gambling is LeCroupier.com is unique on how to be a good loser not only enjoy themselves Madrid remained the most
even be more difficult to at the heart of the 3D casino’s in that it encourages a more and a good winner. Strock more, but set an example to profitable region, followed by
fathom, perhaps because code. Strock explained: social aspect to the play, said: “Taking your anger out their fellow players. No one Catalonia, Valencia, Andalu-
inexperienced players often “Gambling is meant to be however, the guidelines state on your fellow players, your wants to play with someone sia, Castilla-Leon and the
use these platforms to ‘test fun, but quickly loses its there is a limit. “There’s computer or the household who seems angry, or with an Canary Islands. The least
the water’ before they enter sparkle if players run out of nothing wrong in being objects around you won’t aggressive playing style. profitable of the 17 regions
a real-world casino, or money. They should stick to friendly with other players, achieve anything. Stay posi- Casinos have a long history were Ceuta and Melilla.
perhaps because they feel a limit that they can realisti- but players should remem- tive and take things in your of having a high level of eti- Whilst Melilla saw the
there are fewer rules due to cally afford.” He encourages ber that they are there to stride. There’s nothing worse quette, and online casinos biggest growth of 8.49 per
the anonymity a virtual players to set a loss limit and gamble - not to gossip,” than a bad loser - except a should be no exception.” cent, only two other regions
world brings. While even the leave immediately when Strock explained.“Ev en small bad winner,” he added. “If Highlighting its commit- Asturias and Extremadura
top online casinos are more they hit it. He even encour- talk can become extremely players are having a lucky ment to responsible gaming, saw even slight increases
relaxed than their land-based ages players to leave the irritating to other players streak, no one expects them LeCroupier.com offers a with jumps of 0.92 per cent
counterparts, there are still online space when they are who are trying to concen- to keep silent about it, but number of online tutorials and 0.81 per cent. The
rules that should be winning, saying that players trate. Plus, if you want to win players shouldn’t gloat too and a dedicated online biggest slumps were felt in
respected.” should establish reasonable big, you need to focus on much. Giving unwanted tips responsible gaming area to Galicia which was down
LeCroupier.com high- expectations for how much your own game. Generally, to other players, or criticis- advise its customers about 21.17 per cent and Andalusia
lights five main points to keep they want to win (25 per players should also not ing their tactics, is also their gambling choices. down 15.99 per cent.
Orenes opens annexe for Castellon
eastwing the main casino in its province. major tourist resorts on the
SPAIN This means that our concession Mediterranean coast in Spain.”
for the Gran Casino Castellón The annex was opened by the
Many Spanish operators have been permits us three more annexed general director Javier Lopez
able to open what in essence are lounges in the province of Cerrion and board of directors of
new properties by exploiting laws Castellón. Casinos in Alicante and the division of casinos, along
governing annexed lounges. Valencia already have their with the Major of Peñiscola
In mid July, the Orenes Grupo annexed lounges. Of course, Andres Martinez Castella and the
got in on the act in the sea side requirements from the authorities Municipal Corporation.
town of Peñiscola where it has in terms of the gambling on offer Peñiscola, a worldwide
opened an annexed lounge and the investment are lower than landmark in touristic quality, is a
completely separate physically for the main casino. strategic point in the north area redecoration of the premises and promenade of the town, in Papa
from the Gran casino Castellon “The opening of Casino of the province of Castellon for the training up of 35 croupiers. Luna Avenue.
but joined to the venue’s Peñíscola is very important to get Orenes Grupo to include the Orenes invested E20m to The casino covers over 600
operating licence. closer to our current clients in Bajo Maestrazgo region and the transform the former warehouse square metres which is divided
Enrique Ferreira, commercial the north of the province of regions in the South of Tarragona at the port. into different gaming rooms, slot
director for Orenes, explained: Castellón and in order to attract (Bajo Ebro and Montsiá). The Casino of Peñiscola is machine areas, café, lounge, and
“The autonomous region of potential clients from the south The opening of this casino located next to the iconic car park. Eight table games are
Valencia allows operators to open of Catalonia,” he added. “Besides, came after several months of Hosteria del Mar, situated on the complimented by 30 C type slot
up to three annexed lounges to the city of Peñíscola is one of the preparations, including seafront and right on the machines.
4 September 2009 • europewestnews
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