<p>
  <b><i>Here at WestCasino, we’ve recently concluded our two weeks long
      Valentine’s Day promotion ingeniously dubbed Wheel of Hearts. Besides
      giving an extremely endearing shout out to romantic love, the spectacular
      event whole-heartedly offered WestCasino players a magnificent myriad of
      amazing bonuses EVERY DAY plus a chance to win the massive Cupid’s Fortune
      prize pool. Continue reading to find out how the heart-warming promotion
      worked, what fabulous prizes we’ve given out, and how many lucky players
      won big at WestCasino!</i></b>
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<h2>Giving the Wheel of Hearts a Spin to Win</h2>
<p>
  The main feature of the Wheel of Hearts promotion was the wheel itself. Every
  day, players could spin the wheel and receive a guaranteed prize such as Free
  Spins, generous deposit bonuses on a great selection of games, and the highly
  coveted Free Cash. Each prize came with its own topical Valentine’s Day
  symbol.
</p>
<p>
  After the electrifying click of a button, the Wheel began to spin. What an
  adrenaline rush! You never knew what you were going to get – it was entirely
  up to chance – but players knew that there were treasures to be found wherever
  the Wheel stopped. After the edge-of-your-seat spin, players collected their
  prizes and used whatever sensational bonuses they got towards a much more
  beneficial playtime. The first time I spun the Wheel, I got 25 Free Spins on
  NetEnt’s ghastly Ghost Pirates with NO DEPOSIT required. I had a good run that
  even ended with some winnings.
</p>
<p>
  Prizes aside, the promotion’s page was truly something to behold. Every aspect
  of its design, from Wheel to background, screamed Valentine’s Day but with a
  subtle, almost elegant touch. The combination of pink and purple was easy on
  the eyes and it engulfed the player in a romantic, yet profitable atmosphere.
</p>
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<h2>The Fruitful Path to Cupid’s Fortune</h2>
<p>
  All players who spun the Wheel of Hearts and deposited 50 were automatically
  eligible to win Cupid’s mind-blowing Fortune. Here’s how it worked – a small
  percentage of each deposit was added to the bewildering prize pool. The
  campaign started on January 29th and as it progressed, the prize pool only got
  bigger and bigger, up to a whopping €140.000! If that’s not a great incentive
  for players, I don’t know what is. Needless to say, all WestCasino players
  dreamt of celebrating 2020’s Valentine’s Day deeply in love and buried in
  cash. However, there would only be ten lucky winners who would share the
  staggering amount between themselves.
</p>
<p>The winner of 1st place received 40% of Cupid’s Fortune - €56,000.</p>
<p>The winner of 2nd place received 30% of Cupid’s Fortune - €42,000.</p>
<p>The winner of 3rd place received 20% of Cupid’s Fortune - €28,000.</p>
<p>
  The winners of 4th to 10th place received an equal share out of the remaining
  10% of Cupid’s Fortune - €14,000, €2,000 each.
</p>
<p>
  The competition was extremely tight since over 11.500 players participated in
  the contest. The lucky winners were selected on February 14th, on Valentine’s
  Day, which is, sadly, also the day that our mega-promotion ended.
</p>
<p>
  Congratulations to all winners! I’d sure like to be in their shoes right now!
</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>
  Wheel of Hearts was an extremely exciting contest that celebrated love as well
  as big winnings. Even though Valentine’s Day is a special enough day already,
  WestCasino sweetened the deal with our massive €140.000 prize pool and our
  delightful daily prizes.
</p>
<p>
  It was an absolute blast to give players the opportunity to spin the Wheel
  every day and to get something out of it as well! I’m sure that every one of
  WestCasino’s players enjoyed it as much as we did and that they will keep
  their eyes peeled for the next profit-packed promotion!
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<p>
  <b><i>Known as the “Gambling capital of the world” or “The Monte Carlo of the
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      following the recent coronavirus outbreak, the majestic city has become a
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  The outbreak also coincides with the Lunar New Year holiday during which Macau
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  US$2.6 million daily to keep their staff on payroll and maintain contractual
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  for MGM China Holdings Ltd., 5.7% for Sands China Ltd, 4.8% for Wynn Macau Ltd
  and 4.7% for Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd.
</p>
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<p>
  Starting with February 20th, the government allowed casinos to reopen after a
  two-week suspension aimed at controlling the virus outbreak. Nonetheless, the
  gaming regulator has imposed strict rules: temperature checks, mask protection
  and health declarations for staff and guests. To ensure adequate distance
  between people, only half the tables on a casino floor are permitted to
  operate. Clients are not permitted to congregate, according to a government
  notice. Baccarat tables, which normally seat seven people and dozens of
  observers, will only allow four players.
</p>
<p>
  All operators have 30 days to start functioning normally as mandated by the
  government. Analysts and executives predict that despite casinos reopening,
  gaming revenue will drop at least 80% in February and 50% in March. It will
  take weeks to get back to normal even though Macau has only reported 10 cases
  of coronavirus infection and no new cases since February 4th.
</p>
<p>
  Besides casinos, nearly 30 hotels have been shut down. That includes shows,
  non-gaming attractions, and most restaurants. Authorities have stated that
  until further notice entertainment venues including bars will remain closed.
  According to official figures, hotel occupancy has dropped from 90% last year
  ago to 12%.
</p>
<p>
  Even though Macau’s government has pledged US$3.4 billion to support domestic
  consumption, many businesses dependent on tourists and casinos have been
  seriously affected.
</p>
<p>
  The coronavirus has infected more than 70.000 people across China, with close
  to 1.700 deaths reported in the Hubei province alone.
</p>

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  <b><i>
      Bright lights, loud noises, fluttering images, and a self-made promise
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      machines, a global phenomenon that’s taken the world by storm ever since
      its creation back in the late 19th century.
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<h2>The Birth of the Slot Machine</h2>
<p>
  San Francisco, California, 1895. A young Bavarian mechanic by the name of
  Charles August Fey finally settled after emigrating from Europe and traveling
  across the United States for the better part of 10 years. Although slot
  machines had been invented beforehand, Fey designed the first three-reel unit
  with a revolutionary feature – the automatic payout. It had 5 symbols –
  hearts, diamonds, spades, horseshoes, and a liberty bell. It cost a nickel to
  play and the highest payout was awarded for 3 bell symbols, hence the name
  Liberty Bell. It paid 50 cents which was quite the big win for the time. The
  machine became wildly popular and Fey installed and managed his machines in
  saloons throughout San Francisco.
</p>
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<p>
  Even though California officially banned slot machines in 1902, the
  manufacturing of the Liberty Bell continued. Since awarding cash prizes had
  become illegal, the initial symbols were replaced with fruit symbols and the
  payout would consist of chewing gum and sweets of the corresponding flavor.
  Five years later in Chicago, Herbert Mills produced a slot machine called the
  Operator Bell. This is the time when the BAR symbol was introduced. It was
  based on the logo of the Bell-Fruit company and replaced the chewing gum
  symbol that had been used up to that point.
</p>
<h2>Mid Century Advancements</h2>
<p>
  For half a century slot machines had remained mechanical. By pulling down a
  lever, you’d set the reels in motion. This gave players the feeling that they
  could somehow control the outcome. It’s the reason why the machines were so
  popular and it’s how the term “one-armed bandit” came into existence.
</p>
<p>
  In the ‘60s, Money Honey was invented. It was the first fully
  electromechanical slot machine. Even though the lever was no longer necessary,
  its absence would’ve been entirely too unfamiliar for players at the time. So,
  the lever remained. Money Honey was an instant hit and because of it,
  electromechanical slots came to dominate the market.
</p>
<p>
  The first-ever video slot was developed in 1976 by a Vegas-based company
  called Fortune Coin. Initially, it was only made available in the Las Vegas
  Hilton Hotel. It soon got approval from the Nevada State Gaming Commission and
  it became wildly popular in the Las Vegas Strip.
</p>
<h2>The Online Revolution</h2>
<p>
  Following the invention of the World Wide Web in the ‘90s, slot machines made
  the ultimate transition and became available online. It allowed players to get
  their luck tested in the comfort of their own homes. Often, slot games
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</p>
<p>
  Nowadays hundreds of online casinos offer a large variety of video slots.
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<p>
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<p>
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<p>
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<p>
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</p>
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
<p>
  Slots have really come a long way and their popularity never seems to dwindle.
  Whether they give out chewing gum or money, they push a special button in
  players’ brains that fill them up with pleasure, excitement, and hope. Keep
  playing, keep going for that big win, and remember – fortune always favors the
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<h2>On Mondays, we celebrate our Slot Star of the Week</h2>
<p>
  We know that Mondays suck, but at WestCasino, they don’t have to! At the start
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<h2>On Tuesdays, get ready to get SpinSane in the membrane</h2>
<p>
  Alright, Tuesdays are a little easier, but you’re still a long way from that
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</p>
<h2>Wednesday is a day for WestCasino Royalty</h2>
<p>
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</p>
<h2>Thursday is VIP Cashback day</h2>
<p>
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</p>
<h2>The fun starts on Friday</h2>
<p>
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<p>
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<p>
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<p>
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<p>9th Place – Gate Keeper - €30</p>
<p>10th Place – Warrior of Wealth - €20</p>
<p>
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