South Africa’s Quick Bowlers Decimate India

It took the South Africans one marathon innings and four days on the field in Nagpur to turn history on its head. What started out as a worrying cricketing outfit - with the news of Mickey Arthur’s departure - soon turned into one of the most compelling performances by the SA national team on the sub-continent.

Very few cricketing displays have been as complete and unerring as the Proteas’ march to cricket glory. If the Indians assumed that the quick wickets of Graeme Smith and Ashwell Prince were a portend of things to come, then they were horribly mistaken.

The first innings kicked into high gear with Jacques Kallis and Hashim Amla. The pair featured in arguably one of the greatest 3rd wicket partnerships - all 340 runs of it. Kallis fell short of his maiden double-ton, but his invaluable contribution of 173 added to Amla’s spellbinding 253 not-out set the game on fire as a batting blitz like none other took over. The Proteas declared on 558/6.

The Indians for their part had no answer to the Proteas’ firepower. That they were mercilessly bowled out by Dale Steyn in a ruthless spell of fast-bowling was testament to the premier fast bowler’s brilliance. Steyn captured 7 wickets for 51 runs in 15 overs. The Indians were skittled for 233 all out in their first innings and for 319 all-out in their second.

Doyle Brunson: The Godfather of Poker

Brunson: The chronicles of a Poker giant.

Doyle Brunson is certainly no slouch when it comes to poker. His word is accepted as holy writ in poker strategy, tips and gaming. Brunson sports years of experience in his field. Now he has released his much-anticipated story: The Godfather of Poker - An Autobiography.

The complete package
Brunson's latest book includes his life story from boyhood in a small Texas town to his years as a talented multi-sport athlete who was actually considered an NBA hopeful. But it's Brunson's skill as a poker star that has taken centre stage and carried his story so well.

Legendary inner circle
The list of colorful characters that influenced Brunson's life is mentioned in his book. Such names include Oscar Goodman, Johnny Moss, Tony Spilotro, Sailor Roberts, Amarillo S. Preston, Chip Reese and others. But the story also tracks many of Brunson's emotions regarding his family and especially his son. It's love, hurt, recovery, faith and success in one complete, nicely bundled Doyle Brunson package.

Doyle: The Man behind the Poker Face
Doyle Brunson is not only a 10-time bracelet winning charismatic champion; he is a man who endured a tumultuous life. From winning and losing millions of dollars in poker and soured business endeavors, fearing for his life and courting disaster with the FBI and the IRS - he has done it all. Another factor making this a must-read action adventure is Doyle's close association with unsavory friends and acquaintances. Kudos to Brunson.

Questionable EU Restrictions on Online Gaming

Pro-gambling organization Right2bet sets the cat among the pigeons.

European legislation is blocking consumer choice viral videos created by Right2bet. The videos are spoofs portraying the EU authorities as a ‘Renegade Referee' imposing random rules on innocent members of the public.

The likeness to the arcane laws currently in place preventing the public from being able to gamble freely is the central issue. Right2bet has taken the onus upon itself to take the matter to the people.

The rogue ref shouting the odds
With bizarre gambling laws in the EU it's a triumph of a series of videos, but the truth is far more sobering. EU states run monopolies on gambling. What Right2bet is calling for is an end to such practice and a similar system as is currently in place in the United Kingdom.

The dilemma that would-be viewers are experiencing is that in countries such as France, Germany, Sweden, Finland and the Netherlands these videos are grouped under the online gambling category. As such, viewers are not able to see them.

The goal is to get 1,000,000 signatures from folks who are all for freedom of choice. But it's only a handful of countries that allow these videos to be legally screened, such as the UK.

The video displays the sheer inanity of trying to limit people's right to choose. In today's day and age it is not only bizarre that individual freedom should be so curtailed, but it's the nature of the enforcer too which is equally puzzling.

There appears to be no rhyme or reason why EU legislation should impose such draconian measures on the continental populace. If it's free trade that the EU wants, then Right2bet is all for it - in every way.

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Lots to come in 2010
2009 was a bumper year for Slotland as it paid out more than $799,309 in jackpot prize money and a cool $430,000 in bonuses. Slotland is powering ahead into 2010 with a series of mega progressive jackpots that are ready to share their bounty.

Slotland holds the mantel as top online casino, first online casino and most generous online casino. Online players received a whopping $68,500 from Slotland during 2009 in year-end draws and in bonus cash.

And even in tough times, Slotland showed an increase of 10% in total jackpot payouts during 2009. That translated into $133,218 for individual jackpots.

The big win is coming
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While many big cash prizes were paid out, Slotland also deposited $500,000 in bonuses to its players during 2009. 2010 is set to end on a high note for Slotland players with random draws scheduled to take place.

All those players selected will be the lucky recipients of big $ prizes. The breakdown includes a top cash prize of $5000 and splits a further $13,250 between 20 players. Additionally, $55,000 will be awarded to the top 30 overall depositors.

Sheer gaming pleasure
Slotland's games include 13 unique slot machines and 3 video poker games. As an innovative gaming provider, Slotland is big on mobile gaming and provides 4 top online slot games and 2 video poker games to players. With lots more to come in Flash versions and quality gaming enhancements, Slotland is certainly leading the way in 2010.

New Games from Microgaming in 2010

Not 1, not 2, but 3 exciting new games roll out from Microgaming this month.

The world's premier online gaming software developer - Microgaming - is at it again. This January they are providing their fans with 3 new exciting games. Arctic Fortune, Robot Butler and Hellboy will be exploding onto screens, with all the usual hi-tech features and exciting game play that players have come to expect.

The festive cheer continues this January
With the hype of 2009 behind us, Microgaming's new offerings are keeping the big gaming pleasure alive with these feature-loaded games. Arctic Fortune is a fast-paced video slot replete with all the innovative graphics and realistic casino sounds that players have come to expect from Microgaming.

Enter the arctic in search of your fortune
Microgaming's Arctic Fortune is a perilous adventure game where players must combat all manner of villains in search of a treasure so huge, it's chilling. It's a 5-reel game and it features formidable warriors, frozen landscapes, snarling wolves, drinking horns and sparkling treasure chests in the world's most uninviting locales.

But be warned adventurers: there are no paylines on this bad boy - it's a combination of multipliers, free spins and a second screen bonus that will light your way to the jackpot kingdom. Imagine 40 re-triggering free spins and variable multipliers up to 6 times your stake - that's Arctic Fortune.

Enter the Robot Butler
To his friends he's known as Robbie - the Robot Butler. This is an exciting 5-reel, 20-payline video slot with loads of features and big payouts. Online players lucky enough to spot the Robot Symbol on reels 1 and 5 simultaneously will trigger the Robot Butler bonus feature. But there are also free spin treats, mystery multipliers, gamble features and lots more to enjoy.

Hellboy is back in action too
Microgaming is not known to waste an opportunity and with the Comics action hero Hellboy also recently released it's like the trifecta has been hit in January 2010. Players at JackpotCity Casino will have ample opportunity to enjoy these sensational games.