Bodog Casino, one of the first online casino sites, made history last weekend when the site dealt the one billionth (1,000,000,000) blackjack hand in its long history. While many online poker sites have dealt over a billion hands of poker, Bodog became the first online gaming site to ever deal one billion hands of blackjack.
The hand came at 7:17PM GMT on Friday 4 March. The winner of the hand, who has yet to be identified, now has the choice between two “billionaire experiences” as their prize. The winner can select either a trip to Monaco to watch the Grand Prix auto race from a private yacht, or a vacation at the Turtle Island tropical resort in Fiji.
Mark Leighton, the Casino Manager of Bodog.com, said that the site’s billionth blackjack hand represents a “very special milestone” for both Bodog in particular and the online gaming industry in general. Leighton also cited “the loyalty of our players” for the site’s longevity in the ever-changing online casino industry.
According to Google Alerts, Bodog is the biggest brand in online gaming. In addition to the virtual blackjack tables, the Bodog online casino also has several other popular games, including slots, video poker, craps and roulette.
Bodog also has online poker, online bingo and online sports betting sites under its corporate umbrella. 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion Jamie Gold was a member of the “Team Bodog” group of professional poker players who endorsed the site.
08-Mar-2011, 03:54