In the few years leading up to 2006, a man had an idea that would turn the online casino realm on its head for years to come. Of course, one could have never guessed this from the start. Joshua Chan, an Australian-born computer whiz was that man; and after accumulating the essential skills for starting a business, while working as a Flash Developer straight out of college for a start-up company, he made the leap from employee to founder. He wanted a business of his own, and took a major leap of faith, which resulted in a major success. Perhaps, you’ve heard of it: LatestCasinoBonuses.com (LCB). That’s right, he is the creator of the highly regarded online casino directory, delivering a one-stop-shop for avid casino players across the globe. Today, the guide which provides ample gambling information and the frank opinions of players just like you, celebrates its 10th year in the business. You know it as the award-winning site, containing nearly 7,000 pages of the latest casino news, select casino games, the newest slots, and endless reviews of online & land-based casinos, slots, software, and more. It’s every gambler’s guide to casino gaming, and boasts a mission of bringing ‘more value to the player.’
An Instant Success
After a short time a star-studded team was formed, in order to run the site without a hitch. Developers, designers, content writers, managers, and moderators came to form what has become the LCB team. Just a year after its conception, the site was setting its own records.
Also in 2007, the team began expanding due to its increasing success. It launched Casinolistings.com, a site dedicated to giving players a space to become familiar with the most trusted casinos in the industry, as well as get the latest on bonuses and news. The expansion continued in 2009 with the addition of three more sites: latestpokerbonuses.com (LSB), latestbingobonuses.com (LBB), and latestsportsbonuses.com (LSB). The sites were created as extensions of LCB, geared toward poker, bingo, and sports players. Over the course of the next few years, the LCB owners launched three more sites. Casino Slots was established in 2011, geared toward providing players with a list of credible casinos, along with detailed slot reviews. No Deposit Bingo and No Deposit Casino followed in 2012, essentially dedicated to offering the best bonuses available to bingo and casino players.
The site received three iGB Affiliate awards from 2013 to 2014, marking its first bout of credible recognition for its success. Also in 2014, the LCB team took off running, without as much as a breath, with the addition of Online Blackjack.com, GamesandCasino.com, and the purchase of WizardofOdds.com, WizardofVegas.com, and WizardofMacau.com.
The Heart of LCB
While its fast-paced accomplishments over the years are impressive, what is more impactful is the pure dedication exuding from its team, which has worked relentlessly to aid in achieving such spectacular accomplishments. Its devoted team holds the network dear to its heart, and works together to intricately deliver players what is promised in the site’s aforementioned motto. Below are some of the crew’s reflections on its latest milestone:
“Ah, where does one begin to reflect on LCB over the last 10 years? It’s a difficult task to condense into just a few words. I have watched it grow by leaps and bounds and must say it has been one hell of a ride that keeps getting better with time. It is hard to put into words some of the most poignant memories because it has truly been a life changing experience and a sentimental journey. I always thought luck meant a royal flush, 100 free spins on a slot or walking away from the roulette table $1,000 ahead. Real luck is landing an opportunity to work in a field that you love! Whenever I tell anyone what I do the response is always the same “how lucky can you get” especially when it is someone I meet inside a casino.
“… The LCB community has always had a warm and charming atmosphere at the forum. We aren’t just a gambling forum we are so much more than that. At one time or another, we have laughed together, cried together, shared winning stories and not so lucky ones too. Members have been influential in sharing some of the best promos and bonuses out there as well as looked out for one another by passing on their good, bad and ugly casino experiences.
“Right when I think LCB can’t get any better, it does. What’s in store for the next 10 years, it is too early to tell, but one thing I can predict is it will be simply the best, better than all the rest!” –Ava Carson, Chief Content and Land Casino Manager
“I started working at Latest Casino Bonuses late 2010 after working as a casino affiliate manager for 2 years. The shift from the casino operator side to affiliate was an easy transition and enabled me to fall into my marketing role pretty easily. Its been an honour to be part of the LCB team for the past few years, the LCB team are really awesome to work with and we are all so proud to be part of something that has accomplished so much. We always strive to push the boundaries, reinvent and maintain our solid base as one of the top industry leaders. Our community is the heart and soul of LCB and without them 10 years wouldn’t have been as fruitful and lets face it, it would have been a little lonely. Heres to another 10, 20, 30 years! “ –
“As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of LCB, we couldn’t help but wonder how it all started out as just a tiny figment of imagination in the mind of an ambitious young man with a vision. But it was a great idea, and as all great ideas, it has found a way to become a wonderful reality which we are all so fortunate to be a part of. Ten years ago, most of us in the Belgrade Team were young and crazy, without much clue as to what life has in store for us or what the future holds. Of course we had plans, but none like this. When the opportunity arose, we followed our instincts and took a chance with what was going to become the best job in the whole world and never regretted a thing.
“… Ten years ago it was just one person, today all of us, and tomorrow there may be many more. But at the moment, LCB is led by an amazing group of people who all share a single goal, led by the same aspirations, principles and unyielding desires that will make all that we want to achieve possible.
“Today is a special day, and we would like to use this opportunity to express gratitude to all of you who have taken part in the creation and growth of LCB, as well as to our members and everyone who supports us. We may have taken a moment to reflect on the past, but we are looking toward the future and all the great things we have yet to accomplish together.” –LCB Headquarters, Belgrade, Serbia
LCB in 2016
Today, the casino directory is loaded with more than 1,000 casino reviews, thousands of casino bonuses and free games. There are nearly 300 casino representatives on the forum, and it is now home to a staggering 90,000 registered members and counting. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, it will be going forth with its traditional monthly contest, which awards selected winners with $250 worth of LCB chips. However, this month will be an exclusive LCB 10th Anniversary Contest, during which the prize will be doubled to $500 in LCB chips to be shared among the winners.
Congratulations LCB!
