Topic: Technical Difficulties

If you're lucky enough to score a new computer this holiday season, a) we're jealous! and b) you're about to enter a whole new world of entertainment and information. So we thought we'd share some helpful tips to help maximize your Gamesville experience on your new computer:

• Because of the size and speed of the games Gamesville is best viewed in a 1024x768 minimum resolution, with a DSL or better network connection.
• Gamesville uses pop-up windows for essential parts of gameplay, including the game rooms, table selectors and elsewhere. For help with pop-up stopping software see this FAQ.
• Firewalls protect your computer but can also prevent Java games from loading properly. If you need help configuring your firewall software to allow access to Gamesville, please consult your system administrator or the documentation on your firewall software.
• Almost all of Gamesville's games are created using the Java programming language, so you can play them in your web browser. For help with Java-related issues, see our Java FAQ.
• Most Gamesville games use Java; however, a few notable games are powered by Flash, including Magic 21, Super Chef and Quick-Draw Poker. For help with Flash-related issues, see our Flash FAQ.
• A special note for laptop and netbook users: it is reccomended that your hardware contatin 2 gb of memory to optimize your experience. 

Should you run into any problems that are not addressed by the above suggestions please visit the full Gamesville help section or let us know by contacting Gamesville customer service.

Topic: Members
Congratulations to Gamesviller Tsmustang2 of Leitchfield, KY, who received an early Christmas gift to the tune of a $335 jackpot this morning in CatchUp CoverAll! And she wasn't alone, as four other lucky members joined her with their Lucky Ball selections and each took home $25! Congratulations to Gamesvillers Jackpinemom, Bsnell, Abbynormal-bot-brat and Mschardnae1 on their stocking stuffer wins!

Useless Fact!

Tsmustang2's hometown of Leitchfield, KY, was once the source of some world record controversy when in 1955 a local fisherman caught an 11-pound, 15-ounce smallmouth bass, a pound larger than the previous record. However authorities found a document suggesting the fish had been stuffed with three pounds of lead weights to falsify the fisherman's record. The fisherman was stripped of his title, but after a six-month investigation, which even included lie-detector tests, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency found conflicting evidence and said the world record should be reinstated. Learn more weird Kentucky tales...

Congrats again to Tsmustang2 and her Lucky Ball Friends!

Topic: New Features

Some of you have already noticed a change we've made to our Recent Winners pages with the addition of coin icons to the left of each winner's Gamesville member name. We've created this fun color-coded system to denote whether a winner is a free member or a GV Gold subscriber at the time of their win.

Taking a quick look at the Recent Winners lists you can see while it still pays to go gold and treat yourself to an ad-free gaming environment, it will ultimately not effect your chances of winning a jackpot here on the site.

What you think about this small update? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section of the blog!

Topic: Members

Winter brought a flurry of cash payouts this weekend in some of our biggest games! It all started when Gamesviller Darlenedebora of Weiser, ID, hit a DOUBLE jackpot in Quick-Draw Poker and took home $124 on Friday. Her win must have started a chain reaction, as four other players took home cash in Quick-Draw Poker over the weekend! Congratulations to Jazzisback, Tbird291 and Fran-nelson who were all big weekend winners!

And a virtual blizzard hit when Gamesviller Ariiachamp51 of Rackwell, NC, scored a GIANT $476 on Saturday in CatchUp CoverAll!

Congrats again to all of our big winners from the weekend--looking forward to seeing all of you WIN BIG in the games this week!

Topic: Weird Wire™

A mysterious 'UFO' seen in the sky over Moscow this week has sparked speculation that an alien spacecraft is visiting the city. The UFO appeared on December 9th, the same night that a mysterious blue spiral light appeared over Norway that was later attributed to a failed rocket launch from Russia. The fuzzy grey shape was apparently captured on film in at least two separate videos, one filmed during the daytime and another at night, which has lead to the growth of the story. Read the full story at the Daily Mail Online..

Topic: Best Pets

This week's Best Pet comes to us from Gamesviller Rj43023 of Westwood, MA. Meet the mischievous Sadie!

Distinguishing Personality Traits

Rj43023 had this to say about her frisky friend: "Here is my new cat Sadie! When I had to put my 22-year-old cat to sleep I decided to adopt this little tortoiseshell kitten from a local rescue. She is a ball of energy but so lovable and friendly. This picture was a lot of fun to take, but I always make sure Sadie is NOT in the dryer when I turn it on!"

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

Send photos to: members@gamesville.com

In addition to your pet's picture, please be sure to include:

• 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!

Topic: Recipedia
Today's recipe comes from Gamesviller Kpk830 who wanted to share one of her holiday party favorites, her tasty Parmesan Chicken Wings. Here's what she had to add about her creative appetizer, "I'm going to a holiday party this weekend and these are a great crowd pleaser. They're simple to make and go great with several different dipping sauces. At this point my family is begging me to make them for multiple parties!" Here's what you'll need to put together her delicious finger food recipe:

 

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. Chicken wings
• 3/4 c. Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 c. Whole milk
• 1/4 c. Melted butter
• 2 tbsp. All-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp. Dried basil
• 3/4 tsp. Salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400° F. Rinse chicken wings and pat dry. Cut each wing into three pieces and discard tip portions. In a plastic bag combine dry ingredients: cheese, flour, basil and salt. Pour milk into a medium size bowl, dip chicken wings pieces and then add into plastic bag. Shake several pieces at a time in cheese mixture. For a heavy coating follow instructions for dry mixture and make more if you run out. Place chicken pieces on greased baking sheet and drizzle with butter. Bake for 35 minutes, turning wings after 15 minutes. Cook until brown and crispy.

Want to share your favorite recipe with the Gamesville community?

Send recipes to: members@gamesville.com

In addition to your detailed recipe, please be sure to include:

• Your Gamesville member name
• Why you wanted to share this recipe

If we publish your recipe we'll give you 5,000 GV Rewards. Thanks again to Kpk830 for her recipe, submit yours today!

Topic: Members
Congratulations to Vitomax of New Port Richey, FL, who hit a MAX jackpot and scored $3,333 TODAY in Three-Eyed Bingo!

Useless Fact!

Vitomax's hometown of New Port Richey, FL, is located just north of the Tampa Bay area. Tampa Bay is home to several professional sports organizations including the including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL), Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) and Tampa Bay Rays (MLB), Tampa Bay Mutiny (MLS) and the Tampa Bay Storm (AFL). In addition to these professional fixtures in the Tampa sports scene the area is home to the University of Southern Florida, with competes in Division 1 athletics as part of the Big East Conference.  Learn more about the Tampa Bay Area...

Congrats again to Vitomax on her BIG win!

Topic: Members
Last month Gamesviller Chewder1000 of Charlotteville, NY, won a MAX jackpot of $3,333 in Three-Eyed Bingo.

Who was there to share her big moment? How would her friends describe her? Find out below...

Gamesville: Congratulations! What was it like when you realized you won?
I was so excited when I found out that I won that I yelled out loud! My sons Little John and A.J. came running into the room followed by their dad to see what happened. My sister was also playing in the same Three-Eyed Bingo room when I won!

What will you spend your winnings on?
I'm planning on getting my truck fixed and getting a new electric range oven for the house. As for me there is really nothing I need that I don't already have.

What do you do for a living?
I'm a homemaker and clean for others when they need me.

What songs could you listen to for the rest of your life?

• Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA
• Steppenwolf - Born To Be Wild
• Paul Anka - Having My Baby

What is your favorite month of the year?
October is my favorite month, as Halloween is my favorite holiday.

What adjective would a close friend use to describe you?
They'd describe me as a "junk collector" because I love going to yard sales.

What does your member name mean?
My little dog's name is "Chewder" and she is always beside me when I play at Gamesville. Now she has given me some luck!

Thanks, Chewder1000 - and congratulations again on your BIG win!

Topic: Members
Congratulations to Gamesviller Rosebella60 of Twin Rocks, PA, who took home a $465 this morning in CatchUp CoverAll! And she wasn't alone, as four other lucky members joined her with their Lucky Ball selections and each took home $25! Congratulations to Gamesvillers Mornlite, Jerce_1, Billinwv_1 and Maddy11-shark on their quick cash scores!

Useless Fact!

Rosebella60's hometown of Twin Rocks, PA, has reportedly been the scene of spooky sights in the form of a local ghost that haunts the area. The fabled Lady In White is known to appear in the roads from nearby Vintondale to Twin Rocks. According to some this ghostly figure appears without warning as the passenger in a driver's car while traveling the eerie stretch. Learn more about Pennsylvania's Ghostly Tales...

Congrats again to Rosebella60--looking forward to seeing all of you in game this week!