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Online gambling is not a crime, according to a ruling handed down this week by the Pampanga Court of Appeals in relations to a complaint filed back in October 2006 against British Grand Vision International’s Edgar Lim. ‘Not an illegal act’ The Court of Appeals said in its ruling that the Department of Justice had “committed grave abuse of discretion” by stating that online gambling is one of the illegal acts punishable under Presidential Decree 1602. That decree was used in the filing of illegal gambling charges against Lim and 40 other people. Presidential Decree 1602, which was enacted in 1978, has been amended several times, perhaps leading to all this confusion. But in its ruling the Court of Appeals said the amendments did not provide any penalties for online gambling. Because there is no crime where there is no law penalizing it, the court said, online gambling is therefore not illegal. The court responded harshly to the Department of Justice’s actions in classifying online gambling as illegal, saying that by filing the charges in this case, it exceeded its authority. The court added that the act of the Secretary of Justice was “a clear and grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction.” What this means for online gambling Firstly, this ruling means Lim and British Grand Vision International are innocent of the charges, which were filed in October 2006 following a raid by National Bureau of Investigation agents in which they seized equipment believed to be used in the conduct of illegal gambling. The news is encouraging too for online gambling companies who operate casinos, poker rooms and sports betting facilities in the Philippines. This ruling seems to clear up a grey area which could potentially have been exploited by authorities.
Microgaming, the world's largest provider of online gaming software, will develop slots based on the successful Batman movies Dark Knight and Dark Knight Rises, after signing another licensing agreement with DC Entertainment last week. Dark Knight online slots The agreement gives Microgaming exclusive permission to develop online video slot games using animation material, themes and characters from the successful motion film The Dark Knight, and its sequel The Dark Knight Rises, which is set to hit the big screen this summer. The first slot should come out this summer as well, while the second will launch in 2013. The Dark Knight is based on the DC Comics character Batman, which was revitalized by the launch of the movie of the same name in 2008. The Dark Knight film became the third-highest grossing film in history at US box offices, with over $500 million in taking, and the slot based on the film will no doubt prove just as popular. February releases Meanwhile, Great Griffin medieval themed slot game headlines Microgaming's two February releases. As you would expect of such a theme, the symbols include a book of spells, magic crystals, strange plants and a flask. The stars of the show are the castle witch and the griffin, the latter of who can turn into a wild and lead you to double payouts. The Atomic 8s slot is a spin-off of old Microgaming favorite Power Spins. This game is effectively a 3-reel, 9-payline slot, with very few features, so it is more suited to players who would rather focus on the line and aim for some easier payouts.
The Philippines is gearing up to host one of the finest high roller poker tournaments in the history of the game. The Asian Poker Tour (APT) and Resorts World Manila have combined forces to create the prestigious Manila Millions poker tournament. This high-roller poker fest has already drawn praise from poker superstars the world over. It is scheduled to be held during the Asian Poker Tour Philippines at Resorts World Manila, on April 20, 2012. The buy-in alone will be a staggering HK$1 million (approximately US$130,000). This record-selecting price makes the Manila Millions the richest, and most expensive poker tournament in all of Asia. Poker legends Tom Dwan and Phil Ivey have already been confirmed for this tournament. Details of the Manila Millions in the Philippines Few venues are as breathtakingly stunning as Resorts World Manila’s Genting Club. Indications are that some 30 poker superstars will be competing in this action-packed poker high-roller contest. Resorts World Manila is 100% committed to the development of poker in Asia and they are thrilled to be hosting this supercharged poker high roller contest. Indeed, Resorts World Manila already boasts the most active poker rooms in all of Asia, with massive cash prizes and tournament poker action waiting to be enjoyed. Filipino players are well and truly proud of the appeal and stature of poker in the island nation. There is no doubt that the Manila Millions will place a bull’s-eye on the Philippines as the go-to destination for big-money poker. The APT Philippines will take place between the 19th and 25 April 2012, and it will feature a $2,700 buy-in Main Event.
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