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November 24, 2009 - Ho, ho, ho! With Christmas just one month away, you know it's that time for Microgaming Software to unveil a new batch of online casino games, including an all new Santa Claus themed video slot. You now, basically take a standard 25-payline video slot, throw in a smiling Santa wild symbol, candy cane multiplier, sprig of holly free spins trigger - oh, and let's not forget a bonus round consisting of a selection of wrapped presents under a Christmas tree - and Wallah! It's a new Christmas slot!

Why so nihilistic Sweetie, you ask? Well, other than the fact that, just minutes ago, I saw The Road with Viggo Mortgansen (I hope I'm spelling his name right for that man, who I think I have my first man-crush on, deserves an Oscar for his work in this film., which despite the darkness, struck a poignant chord), let's just say that I love eating my own words. Mmmmm, so tasty!

So yes, there is a new Holiday slot machine coming out with Microgaming's next casino game launch on December 1, 2009. However, unlike my aforementioned description of any old knockoff slot, this one is based off the classic Charles Dickens tale, A Christmas Carol. You know the one I mean. Good'ol Scrooge, the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and (I'll give you a guess in the dark), the Ghost of Christmas Future.

Heck, you would have thought it had already been developed into a slot machine by now. I mean, it's been made into children's stories, play's, musicals, movies (God knows what else), the only thing that would be missing was getting a scantily clad Lara Croft Tombraider in the plot somehow.Not to change the point (not that I even had a point), but I have a theory that one of the reasons why the "Lara Croft Tombraider" video slot has been so successful is simply because of the fact that Croftie is a hottie. Yes, sure the movie was a box office smash hit. But don't you think a big part of it is because of Miss Jolie?

Getting back on track, the Christmas Carol video slot does sound like a keeper. It offers 50,000 coins in the base game, with 100,000 in the free spins bonus round and an additional 5,000 credits in a bonus round that is set at Scrooge's Christmas dinner table. The unique thing about the free spins feature is that winning selections provide either one free spin or engage a countdown of calendar days leading up to Christmas, ultimately triggering as many free spins present in the bonus counter.

Other online casino games included in Microgaming's latest launch include "Buffet Bonanza" and "Tribal Treasure", both of which are multi-line video slots offering bonus rounds, multiplied winnings and free spins. The lone new table game (there's always at least one table game), is a Gold Series Vegas 3 Card Rummy offering an elite wagering environment and a 4 to 1 payout with jackpots and side bets. Check out any of these new games beginning December 1st at the top-rated Microgaming Casinos.

Originally published: September, 2009  Categories: Casino Games