Holiday Season Kicks Off at Online Casinos

Fabulous new games and great promotions herald the start of the Christmas season.

Online software developer Cryptologic this month released new three video slots and a fresh take on mini-baccarat. The multi-release is just one sign that the holiday casino promotions season has begun.

Microgaming's mobile Android Air app has just been releases in time for the holiday season. Tombraider, Thunderstruck and other popular games are currently available, with up to 30 games expected to be available by the end of 2011.

The prolific Playtech have recently released six new games, while its online casinos like Titan Casino and Europe have been garnering attention for their jackpot total. It is currently worth a huge $5.8m.

Meanwhile, the Prize Pyramid promotion runs at Mansion Casino and Casino.com from November 7 to December 4. Lucky players enter weekly giveaways to win a Euro Disney holiday worth up to $2000. Xboxes, PS3s, iPads and iPods can also be won.

While these developments show the first stirrings of the holiday season of promotions and giveaways, it is expected to begin in earnest after Thanksgiving.