Slotland's sister casino WinADay has introduced its own unique, no-download version of the casino classic game Keno, which it describes as a straightforward, easy to play game of lucky numbers. The new offering features a dramatic, futuristic sound track on a multi-ticket game, which continues until 20 winning numbers are displayed.

The Gibraltar-based online gambling group 888.com has announced the release of a slew of new games in five different gaming categories, embracing video slots, scratch cards, card, keno and arcade offerings. Amazon Wild, a monster 5 reel 100 pay-line video slot heads the list, offering players a jungle theme with ancient temples and treasures, whilst Slotbox joins the Arcade gaming portfolio, providing a classic fixed odds arcade puzzle. In the Card Games section is the all-new Poker Fives, where players who correctly predict the outcome of the five dealt cards can profit.

Now Maine lawmakers are considering the launch of state lottery-sponsored online keno wagering. According to a report from Maine Public Broadcasting, yet another instance of an 'exception' to federal bans on online gambling financial transactions is shaping up in the state of Maine, where lawmakers are looking at the possibilitities of raising additional revenues by expanded gambling.

The PoliticsFriday column in the Seattle Weekly, commenting on moves to raise up to $30 million in tax reveues by allowing four minute keno to be enjoyed in the state, highlights the apparent moral ambivalence of state politicians on the issue.

The major Austrian-based online group Bwin has added the mini version of GTech G2’s popular Aztec Keno progressive jackpot game to its range of side games following the launch of the full-sized game on its site last month. The mini version links into the full version progressive network, offering players the chance of big-money wins.

Another example of double standards in the United States when it comes to online gambling surfaced last week with the announcement by the state of Ohio that it is to make online and televised keno available early next (August) month.