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Interview: Solitaire171 Wins Cash For Bills In Quick-Draw Poker

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:59:03 -0500

Gamesviller Solitaire171 of Lakeland, FL, recently won $100 playing Quick-Draw Poker.

What was her moment of victory like? What does she do for a living? Find out below...

Gamesville: Congratulations! What was it like when you realized you won?
I was amazed and elated when I won! There were lots of other members there to congratulate me as well as a close personal friend on the phone at the time. Everyone was really great about it and I felt truly blessed to have drawn the jackpot card!

What will you spend your winnings on?
I have some bills to pay with my winnings. With the economy today it's a big help!

What do you do for a living?
I am a server at a local restaurant. I like my job, but don't like having to wash the dishes. I certainly do like serving the customers and is absolutely the preferred part of my job!

What three songs could you listen to for the rest of your life?
I can't name just three songs; I love music in general so it's hard to say. But here are my top two for sure:

Sister Golden Hair Surprise - America
You've Got a Friend - James Taylor

What do you treasure most in the world?
I treasure my family the most, they are everything to me!

What does your Gamesville member name mean?
My member name comes from the fact that I used to play solitaire a LOT, and when I was born.

What game would you like to see the Gamesville team create next?

I love Gamesville just the way it is, I can't think of anything off the top of my head to improve it! Keep up the good work!

Thanks, Solitaire171 - and congratulations again on your BIG win!

Forklift Operator Makes A Big Mistake

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:37:12 -0500

A forklift accident brings down this entire warehouse

A small mistake at work can really grind productivity to a halt. A big mistake at the workplace can compound issue to make it even worse. In this brief security camera clip a forklift operator who is careless with his equipment in a warehouse full of cases of glass bottles manages to bring the whole stack crashing to the ground. Luckily the driver escaped with only a small leg injury, but caused thousands of dollars in damage.

Exciting Updates Coming To Gamesville.com

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:52:19 -0500

We've been listening to your feedback about the Gamesville homepage, and will be making some changes next week that will make it easier for you to discover all the great content we offer--as well as bring back some features we know you'll be happy to see again. Without further to do, here's a preview of the updated look for Gamesville.com...

The redesigned Gamesville.com, click through for a full size view.

The new design is a mix of user features that have been requested by our Gamesvillers, as well as a new approach to providing you links to all your favorite online game shows in a much more organized layout. Here's a quick snapshot of all the new features:

We're Bringing Back:

Daily Trivia (thanks to flajack525 and others who have asked for daily trivia to return)
Your favorite games organized on the homepage
Game genre boxes with current prizes so you can see the prizes in all games, not just the top 5

And A Mix of New Features:

A wider page layout, so we can show you more games
Recent member comments from The Gamesville Blog
Top customer service questions, with links to answers
Game Category pages to make it easier to find games by type
Your Stories, to highlight news and moving stories from the community

We are so pleased we could add so many heavily requested features back into the homepage layout and will be launching the new redesign over the next week or so. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on the new redesign in the comments!

Best Pet: Emmitt The Pushy Pug

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:46:56 -0500

This week's Best Pet comes to us from Gamesviller Kimmycub of Carlisle, PA. When this bingo addict isn't reading or playing one her favorite online game shows she's spending time with her bossy little man, Emmitt!

Distinguishing Personality Traits

Kimmycub had this to say about her little man, "This is my two-year-old pug Emmitt, seen here performing a trick for a delicious cracker. He is the sweetest, most lovable dog you could ever imagine. He is the boss of the house and everyone has a hard time staying mad at him when he gets into trouble. He has an older brother Jake, a boxer who is ten-years-old. Those two are together all the time; Jake took Emmitt under his wing the minute we brought him home. He has settled into our Family like he was born to be here. We have so much fun with him and as you can see from the photo he loves to wear clothes."

Want to share photos of your own favorite pet with the Gamesville community?

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Your Gamesville member name
Your pet's most distinguishing personality trait

If we publish your pet as a "Best Pet," we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Submit your pet today!

Our Autumn Apple, Pear, And Cheddar Salad

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:39:07 -0500

With the Fall season in full swing we wanted to share one of our favorite recipes that's quick and really takes advantage of your bounty from a great day of apple picking. This Autumn Apple, Pear, and Cheddar Salad is an easy creation when you're in the mood to dress up your daily lunch or as a great side to any entree. This recipe is heavy on the prep and light on the cooking; the recipe yields six servings, so feel free to turn this one into an activity for the whole family. Let's take at look a what you'll need to plate this heart healthy meal:

Ingredients:

1 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 cup gourmet salad greens (about 10 ounces)
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 medium McIntosh apple, cored and cut into 18 wedges
1 medium Bartlett pear, cored and cut into 18 wedges
1/4 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions:

Place apple juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced to about 3 tablespoons (about 10 minutes). Combine reduced apple juice, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper by stirring with a whisk.

Combine greens, grapes, apple, and pear in a large bowl. Drizzle with apple juice dressing; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and pecans to taste.

Full prep and cool time: 15-20 minutes

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Interview: Ccbloom911 Wins Three-Eyed Bingo, Celebrates With Her Sister

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:56:50 -0500

Gamesviller Ccbloom911 of Bowling Green, KY, recently won a whopping $2,769 playing Three-Eyed Bingo.

What was her moment of victory like? What does she treasure most in this world? Find out below...

Gamesville: Congratulations! What was it like when you realized you won?
It's a good thing I have all my own teeth or they would have fallen out! I casually walked to my sister's computer room and asked her very calmly to come to my computer because I wanted to show her something. She wasn't thrilled about it but I managed to coax her to come with me. When we got back to my computer I turned my screen around and told her 'I did it! I finally did it!' We were both thrilled.

What will you spend your winnings on?
A little of my winnings will go towards Christmas presents and my old van needs some work. I have been driving on one donut tire for about two months now, so I can get that taken care of too. That's all the prize money I will spend on myself, the rest I'll use as needed for necessities.

What do you do for a living?
I retired in 2003 from the 911 police fire dispatch center. It was a high stress job and 25 years was enough for me. The best thing now is the freedom, but the worst is that I am not able to enjoy it much because of disabilities. I hardly ever go out, but playing games on Gamesville helps a lot.

What three songs could you listen to for the rest of your life?
Three songs I would listen to for the rest of my life would be:

Believe - Brooks and Dunn
When I Get Where I'm Going - Brad Paisley & Dolly Parton
Faithfully - Lorrie Morgan (originally by Journey)

What do you treasure most in the world?
My sister! We share a home together now so we can help each other out in our quickly approaching golden years. I don't know what I would do without her; she is the only member of my immediate family that is left. My 16-year-old nephew is very special to us and we are very proud of him. He is the best gift we have ever received, given to us by our brother before he passed away 13 years ago, what a gift! We all miss him so much it is hard to put into words.

What does your Gamesville member name mean?
'Beaches' is one of my favorite movies, and Bette Midler played the role of my favorite character 'C.C. Bloom'. I added the 911 because of my former career and to honor all those all over the country that are affiliated with emergency response.

What do you think was the secret to your Gamesville win?
There is no secret to winning here at Gamesville, just keep on keeping on. I have been a loyal Gamesville member for about eight years now, so it was a long time coming. Just hang in there and keep playing, that's all I can say.

What game would you like to see the Gamesville team create next?
Your site is great as it is, but I would like to see a couple of more games with jackpots! Even if some new games paid out like the new Quick-Draw Poker, spreading out the cash with smaller jackpots. I really like single player card games.

Thanks, Ccbloom911 - and congratulations again on your BIG win!

Win A Nintendo DS Lite This Month At Gamesville

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:02:40 -0500

Daylight savings time is here so it's time to hunker down, find comfy blanket and start to settle in for the winter months. But that doesn't mean your entertainment has to suffer! So this month's GV Rewards Sweepstakes is a prize that offers something to keep you sharp and provide tons of fun when you're not playing for big cash prizes here at Gamesville!

This month we're giving away the chance to win a new Ninendo DS Lite! With Nintendo DS Lite, dual screens and touch-screen technology allow you to interact with games like never before. Wireless communication allows you to experience real-time multiplayer gameplay, and the free Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service allows you to compete against players from around the globe. Game on the go with Ninendo DS Lite, the best-selling video game system in the world with, this month at Gamesville.

Last Month's Winner

Congratulations to Djmitchell2 of Hardy, AR, who won our HP Mini Netbook in last month's monthly GV Rewards sweepstakes.

Jackpot Wins Were Twice As Nice This Weekend For One Lucky Gamesviller

Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:36:17 -0500

As any Gamesviller who has been lucky enough to experience it can attest to, the thrill of a jackpot win in one of their favorite online game shows is a rare and exhilarating feeling. So you can imagine one lucky Gamesviller's reaction when she stuck gold not once, but TWICE this weekend at Gamesville! A BIG congratulations to Barb_55, a longtime Lycos member from Poughkeepsie, NY (and recent convert to Gamesville) who hit jackpots in two of her favorite game shows. The first strike in her big weekend run came on Friday evening when she scored $190 in fast cash playing Quick-Draw Poker (a DOUBLE jackpot just for being a GV Gold member). Then she decided to play on and press her luck, winning a whopping $882 the next day in CatchUp CoverAll.

And Barb_55 wasn't the only Gamesviller to take home prizes this weekend, as over 60 Gamesvillers took home cash in the Bingo Zone, not to mention our daily $25 Target gift card, weekly $100 GV Sweepstakes and our HP netbook winning monthly sweepstakes prize winners. Congrats to Barb_55 and all our lucky Gamesville winners from this past weekend!

The Gamesville Costume Contest Winners

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:35:50 -0500

Last week we put out a call for submissions to our Gamesville Halloween Fan Photo Costume Contest and asked all you Gamesvillers to show us your freaky side by adding your costumed photos to the Gamesville Facebook fan page. Well the ballots are in and the votes have been counted, time to find out who will be taking home the coveted title as Gamesville's best dressed for this Halloween...

Congrats to DynamicAngel73, this year's costume contest winner!

It was a tough decision ... mostly because one costume scared us out of our skins. But, in the end, it was that member's thirst for blood that put her over the top. Congrats to Gamesviller DynamicAngel73 who provided her creepy photo and is now taking home a copy of season one of NBC's Heroes on DVD and a cool 10,000 GV Rewards!

And of course who couldn't forget about our other winners! In second place we had Gamesviller Kimmycub who looked dazzling as a flapper posing here with her hubby. And in third place was the stunning Egenett84 in her awesome Carmen Sandiego costume. These winners won't be going home empty handed, as each will receive 5,000 GV Rewards for their creative efforts! Thanks to all our members for their terrific submissions!

PS - If you're not yet a fan of the Gamesville Facebook page what are you waiting for? Head to Facebook.com and add yourself the to page for updates and fun by your friends at Gamesville!

Halloween Treat: Chocolate Pumpkin Pecan Brownies

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:50:25 -0500

Last week we told you how to create our scary Eye-Popping Soup and this week we thought we'd share another holiday favorite for your sweet tooth. These Chocolate Pumpkin Pecan Browines are a Halloween-themed treat that are sure to be a hit at your spooktacular bash and are a great seasonal variation from the classic chocolate brownie. If you're familiar with baking already this recipe should be a snap, so let's take a look a what you'll need to construct this decadent delight:

Pumpkin Batter Ingredients:

1 tsp Unsalted butter; softened
3 oz Cream cheese; softened
1/2 cup Sugar
1 Egg
1/3 c Canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tbsp Ginger
1 tbsp All-purpose flour

Chocolate Batter Ingredients:

3/4 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup Unsalted butter; softened
4 Eggs
1 1/2 cups Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp Salt
1 1/3 cups All-purpose flour
1 cup Chopped pecans

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease and line a rectangular baking pan, approximately 8in x 12in, with greaseproof or parchment paper. To make the pumpkin mixture beat all the ingredients together until smooth and then keep to one side. For the chocolate mixture combine the butter and chocolate together, either in a bowl over a pan of simmering water or gently in the microwave. In a separate bowl beat together the eggs, sugar and vanilla extract with an electric hand whisk until thick and creamy. Then mix in the melted chocolate and butter. Finally, stir in the flour, salt and pecans.

Pour the chocolate mixture into the lined baking tin and level off the surface. Using a tablespoon drop dollops of the pumpkin mixture over the top, and then using the back of a table knife loosely swirl it into the chocolate mixture. Place the combined batter in the oven and cook for about 25 minutes, until the top has cracked and the center is set. Leave to cool in the baking pan for 40-45 minutes before cutting into bite-sized squares.

Full prep and cool time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

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