Silver Bets celebrates July 4th with liberty and justice for all players

30 June, 2009

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…”

For the online casino player in the United States, this particular July 4th – Independence Day, as it is otherwise known in the USA – may be an ironic one indeed. Given a little extra time off work to potentially enjoy some free time and indulge in a personal hobby, online casino-goers will instead be treated to more restrictions on their playing freedom than at any point in the Internet’s history.

While independence from England was finished off in a matter of weeks at the Constitutional Convention in 1776, the wheels of progress grind slowly in 21st-century America as we are reminded that personal freedom is often a continuing struggle. Some US legislators sympathetic to the cause of online gaming continue to try to change limiting laws, but many software providers and financial institutions have been harangued and threatened by federal interests to deny online gamblers their personal freedom.

“Ah, God bless America and don’t let the bastards get you down,” advises Silver Bets minister of information Justin Silver. “Our casino is 100% open over the whole July 4th weekend, and 100% open to U.S. players.”

And what particular games do Justin advise for the holiday? “Glad you asked!” Silver proclaimed. “Silver Bets Casino hosts some excellent slots to get players in the patriotic mood. Check out Dougie’s Delights with the American food, sports and flags everywhere – brings a tear to your eye, doesn’t it? Plus, there’s Fandango’s: That one’s our Wild West game and what’s more American than cowboys and stallions? Of course, the classic is our old-school pub fruity Red, White & Blue, which comes in three single-payline versions.”

As for restoration of freedom to American gambling law, Silver said, “Well, I’m trying to be realistic about the current president, so I’m biding my time. But freedom will come to online gaming someday. It’s inevitable.”

Silver Bets Casino also reminds that its $3300 welcome bonus offer – consisting of five 100% match bonuses for up to $660 – is still available to all new players.