One of the
best things about online
gambling and gambling in
general, is that there is a
casino game suited to
everybody's fancy. If you like
mindless entertainment and the
prospects of hitting a big
jackpot, then slots or keno
are going to be right up your
alley. If you're into
mathematical strategy and
getting the best odds
possible, then blackjack,
video poker or craps are going
to be your cup of tea.
Generally, casino games are
broken down into categories:
Slots, Video Slots,
Progressive Slots (and
progressive games), Table
Games, Video Poker and
Specialty Games like Keno.
Casino games like Blackjack,
Roulette, Craps, Baccarat and
Poker games (like Three Card
Poker, Caribbean and Red Dog)
are classified as "Table
Games", while in some cases,
casino games commonly made
into hybrid varieties (such as
Blackjack) will be classified
on their own. To see exactly
what an online casino has to
offer, your smartest option is
to access the no-download
Flash platform (although the
download version will offer a
larger selection of games
overall). Simply open a free
"fun money" account, which the
better online casinos will
allow you to do with no
obligation to deposit real
money, and check out the games
and software platform
firsthand.
As mentioned
in our Online Casino Guide,
the software platform of an
online casino is the most
important factor for ensuring
fairness and security.
Software is also what delivers
the quality of the gaming
experience. Graphics, game
selection and the user-end
playing interface of the
software are all variables
that affect the actual playing
experience an online casino
can deliver. Fortunately for
us players, the software
platforms which have been
deemed inherently fair and
secure, are the same software
platforms deemed to offer the
best gaming experience online.
So, with all this talk about
software, we thought our
Casino Games page would serve
you best by going into more
detail about the casino games
offered at the top software
platforms today.
Microgaming - Microgaming is
one of the pioneering leaders
in gaming technology, not to
mention the most prolific
software developer on the
market today. Microgaming has
the world's largest
progressive jackpot network,
with over 20 progressive games
paying out over $250 million
to date (since the late
nineties). There are over 300
games in Microgaming's
portfolio, including over 160
online slot machines and
select mobile-compatible
games. Furthermore,
Microgaming uses "Viper"
technology, which is one of
the most intuitive gaming
technologies available today.
Several playing modes are
available, including live
dealer video streaming,
auto-play, and multi-player
mode.
Playtech - This
non-U.S. facing online casino
software developer came about
after Microgaming in 1999, and
has come a long way since.
Boasting some of the best
computer animated graphics of
any software bundle, Playtech
also has an impressive lineup
of over 90 intuitive casino
games, including mobile
phone-compatible games and
live dealer casino games.
Playtech's progressive jackpot
network is one of the best,
powering such popular
favorites like Gold Rally,
which alone has awarded over
$30 million in payouts to
players at Playtech powered
online casinos.
Real
Time Gaming - Also known as
RTG, Real Time Gaming offers a
diversified selection of some
of the fastest and
user-friendly games on the
internet. There are over 100
casino games available for
download (Flash games are
available as well), with
exceptionally fast download
speeds. Several Real Time
Gaming Casinos, such as the
Club World Group, offer a
large progressive jackpot
network reaching into the
millions.
Vegas
Technology - Built upon the
Odds On software network,
Vegas Technology is owned by
the reputable EH Gaming
Ventures Group, and powers
some of the most popular
online casinos today. One of
the fastest growing U.S.
facing software developers,
Vegas Technology offers a
selection of over 100 casino
games, designed with
exceptional graphics invoking
old-school Las Vegas games. A
large progressive jackpot
network, as well as one of the
most comprehensive casino game
tournament networks is
available through Vegas
Technology casinos.
Cryptologic - One of the
leading UK/Euro facing
software developers today,
Cryptologic games are marked
by their exceptional graphics
and security. In fact,
Cryptologic is responsible for
developing some of the very
same security applications
used by other software
developers today. Cryptlogic's
software subsidiary company,
Wagerlogic, has a portfolio of
over 200 casino games,
including mobile
phone-compatible games,
multi-player games and over 35
progressive jackpot games
making up one of the largest
progressive jackpot networks
on the Web. Cryptologic
casinos are also home of the
popular Marvel Comic's
Superhero Slots.
Rival
Gaming - Popularized by the
highly innovative and
interactive iSlots, which
provide one of the most
entertaining gaming
experiences online, U.S.
facing Rival Gaming Casinos
are characterized by
outstanding graphics and
interactive game play. Over
sixty casino games are offered
on a fast download. There are
five different iSlots
available, each providing a
unique unfolding story line
that accompanies game play.
Wager Works - A subsidiary
of International Gaming
Technology (IGT), the
award-winning Wager Works
Software powers the popular UK
Virgin Casino. Wager Works is
known for branding some of the
most popular brick 'n mortar
casino slots into their online
counterparts, such as
Monopoly, Bay Watch, The Price
is Right and the famous Wheel
of Fortune. Wager Works'
progressive jackpot games have
the largest reset value of any
progressive jackpot on the
internet.
Baccarat Backgammon
Bingo
Blackjack Caribbean
Poker Craps
Keno Pai Gow Poker
Poker Roulette
Rummy Slots
Texas Holdem Video
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