Online Casino Games Guide

Real Poker Equipments

2011-05-10T08:50:00.007+08:00

Real casinos provides things to use in poker game. All these things mentioned in this article is important on how to play real poker game and have an idea why poker is considered as an addiction game, and to familiarize with the equipment use in the game.

Real poker things to use are:
Poker Chips
Playing Cards
Poker Cards Guard
Poker Table
Poker Table Felts
Poker Buttons
Cards Shufflers

Here some description of poker Equipments

Poker Chips – Poker Chips are the special token of casino. The chips use to bet in the game of poker. The question is - how much it costs? It depends in the table you played and depends the blinds in the table. And all of the chips have a fixed amount. And Poker chips have a color value. White = $1, Pink = $2.50, Red = $5, Green $10, Yellow = $20, Red $25, Black = $100, Blue = $500, Orange = $1000, Gray = $5000.

Types of Poker Chips
Plastic
Metal
Diamond
Clay
Casino Grade

Playing Cards – A card use in the game to have an a good combination of cards. This card is not only use in poker. It also use in other gambling games like baccarat and blackjack, etc. Playing cards is one of the most entertaining game or past time. But, be sure your not a minor to play a playing cards or any kind of gambling games.

Poker Cards Guard – Poker Cards Guard or Card protector is a piece of special chips that protects your cards from being folded or to expose unintentionally. This Guard is a chips over your two dealt cards to did not see what cards you have.

Poker Table – Is specially designed for playing poker or playing card games. The card are easily to slide and to fold in this table and the chips cant damage to this table because of the smooth cloth in the table. Poker table have other types. This table is “Folding Table”.

Poker Table Felts – Table felts is a smooth cloth cover over the poker table to protect the chips to not have a damage and the card are easily to slide.

Poker Buttons – Most of the casino have poker buttons. Poker buttons is like a timer. The use of it is for the players who can't bet in the exact time or can't thinking a good decision in the game. The buttons is in the dealer seat.

Cards Shuffler – A machine that shuffle a cards automatically and stop automatically. This will help the dealer to have a fast card shuffle and go to the next game of poker. The shuffler is being use in all over casino.

The things mentioned above has played the most important part of poker world. If you lack any of these, then you are not satisfied to play the game And the game itself is useless.

Online Gambling Legal Guides

2011-05-02T06:00:00.009+08:00

Due to the recent events in the industry of online gambling, the closing of the trusted names in online poker to be exact, many of you are surely reviewing your federal laws, ensuring you are still performing activities proportioned to your jurisdictions.

Below are some guides that every player, advertiser, affiliates, operators, publishers and financial companies must know, whether you live in the US, Australia, UK or even Asia.

1. United States Attorney, Catherine Hanaway stated that on the Housing Hearing held in 2007, there is no law that prohibits online gambling, nevertheless, placing bets and playing real money is illegal for USA players.

2. Online Publishers with big names such as Yahoo, The Sporting News, Google, Esquire and Microsoft faced criminal charges last 2007 for publishing gambling ads. Before that, about four year, placing gambling ads is still undefined whether legal or not so what they receive are warning telling them to stop since the law is still vague, nevertheless, they still continued to accept ads, BODOG ads for an instance, that's why they receive criminal charges with a million dollar fine.

3. Advertisers and Promoters of online casino tournaments, new online casino sites, bonuses, affiliate programs and sports books are safe. They have never receive a warning from the federal bureau neither consider for examination.

4.Online Casino Operators, Poker Operators, Sports book Operators would not face anything as long as they operate outside premises of the United States of America and would only transact within wagers made at the casino, but they are more prone for the federal actions since they cant monitor your activities, and once they decided to run a check, be sure you didn't do anything wrong or you're going to face the blazing intrigues, like what online poker sites are now facing.

5. Financial Institutions, be it inside or outside who would help or perform transactions between players and online casino would be reviewed thoroughly. All employees of a certain financial institution will be put in question if found that the bank is exchanging transactions to US players. An employee may face a hundred dollar charge or a 30 year imprisonment. Some of the well known financial institutions catering online casino sites became systematic in accepting funds while others already turn their back on the US market.

List of Online Poker Websites Facing Lawsuits

2011-04-25T06:52:00.001+08:00

Online poker is in a heated state these days as the biggest three is accused of bank fraud with offenses in illegal gambling as well as money laundering. Yes its true, the top three which is also considered as the largest poker sites namely, Full Tilt Poker, Poker Stars and Absolute Poker are facing this problems, in fact, if you would visit their site, your would be welcomed by the notice from the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation that states “This domain name has been seized by the FBI pursuant to an arrest Warrant in Rem obtained by the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York and issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York”

Those who receive help, donation campaign contribution and money from Poker Stars are already turning their backs. Assembly Speaker John Oceguera from the democrats is giving back the $10,000 he receive from the site, the $10,000 dollar campaign donation given by PokerStars to Brian Sandoval and Rory Reid is said to be returned a week ago even before this issue exploded.

Profits are abruptly falling, Wynn retracts the deal between PokerStars. The contract between some of the well known land based casinos such Caesars Entertainment who still have some pending transactions with poker operators are in an unknown state, while Station Casino is holding on Full Tilt Poker's ability to receive a license, which is now doubtful considering this news.

By the way, those registered users of PokerStars.com can transfer to PokerStars,eu (Its the same site, they just change their domain name. What a clever idea!). All you need to do is to wait for the email that contains a thorough detail, apparently, it might take a few hours since their inbox is receiving a tsunami of messages.

Anyway, everyone cant wait to see what would be the result of this, perhaps the legalization of poker sites and other online wagering sites will now be granted. The government can't always avoid and ignore this as the number of players increase, simply, profits that might help the bureaucracy are being wasted since there is no law that would cover those issues, plus the security not only on the players part but the casino and the financial institutions as well.

Furthermore, citizens would love to see the faces of those who turned their backs on PokerStars once the site revolt form this situation.

Where did the name Blackjack came?

2011-04-18T07:03:00.000+08:00

From Richard Epstein's 1977 book "Theory of Gambling and Statistical Logic, Academic Press" on the course of the first world war the game of blackjack appear to be the most popular game during the soldiers resting time. The name came from the result of a players card which is the ace of spades with a jack of spades or clubs.

Anyway, on John Scarne's book "New Complete Guide to Gambling" he stated that the game 21 came in picture during the year 1912 in Evanston, Illinois offered at some of the horse betting arenas. He stated that sometime during 1919 a Chicago based merchant came selling gambling equipments, and one of the things the trader sells is a felt table embellish with an announcement "Blackjack Pays Odds of 3 to 2."

Mickey MacDougall's account seems to contradict what Scarne stated, in his book "MacDougall on Dice and Cards" he stated that a number of professional gamblers would dress up the game through astonishing prizes for every specific hand rank. One of the most used strategy is by offering a prize ten times larger than what a player placed on the person who would have the result of a natural twenty-one with a black jack. Although the huge jackpot create a ruckuss in the gambling community, this also resulted a mind blowing feeling to those gamblers having a tough decision whether to raise his bet or not.

Come to think of it, this type of, what can i call this, not a bonus but a strategy to increase not only the pot and the ante but also the number of players who would want to try their luck, would really be useful and much profitable to both parties (the one running the game and the player placing his bets). In the event that the player have the basic understanding on how the game runs, table options, basic strategies and some useful techniques, he definitely have an edge against the house and would bet higher. On the other hand, the operators of the casino or betting arena would do their best so the player wont win making the pot more larger, creating a much number of players who would put their bets in hope of winning the pot.

Who would be "Ms. Online Casino 2011"

2011-04-11T07:56:00.002+08:00

One of the best names in the world of online gambling previously held an event to attract more players as well as to give another exciting and fun event for the online casino community.

Miss Online Casino which was held last January was introduced by Calida Gaming in which the online casino community votes who they think would suit the title, and then the contestant who would receive the most number of vote wins.

After a series of online voting, a winner for the month of January was announced. Tiffanie Craddock, 23, graduate from the University of Nevada with a bachelors degree in Marketing, moreover, she is the queen of Las Vegas product placement, public relations and modeling. And according to her stunning resume, her goal is to be able to “obtain a challenging career in the field of marketing that provides an opportunity to apply my strengths and skills to outside sales and gain professional experience in the entertainment industry.”

In an interview held after the event she stated "It's an absolute privilege and honor to be named Calida Gaming's Miss Online Casino for January, I am excited and appreciative to have the chance of winning the overall title of Miss Online Casino 2011.”

Next is the elegantly confident Michelle Mac, Miss Online Casino 2011 for the month of February. This vivacious model, trade show host and salesperson can face any challenge with excellence.

According to Calida gaming Michelle is sugar and spice, and everything nice with an exceptional fast learning ability and high motivations to experience more and learn more.

As for the month of March, Hayley O'Brien and Christina Ainsworth are the names being looked at. Ainsworth was previously so close to the January title, too bad Craddock outrun her, while O'Brien is a former Miss World contestant making it a lot more crucial to decide who's who. Other beautiful, talented, witty and professional ladies joined the pageant so lets all wait who would win and be

"Ms. Online Casino 2011". Anyway the event will last for a year, every month a contestant will be crowned, so there would be a total of 12 eligible contestants to compete for the overall title of Miss Online Casino 2011.

How to Spot The Trusted Casino Websites

2011-03-28T06:12:00.001+08:00

Online casino gives gamers the entertainment and excitement that it can give adding that it can also make money if you play and win in the different tournaments. There are a lot of online casino websites out there but how can you say they are the trusted and safest website?

Find those casino sites that are legitimate. Reviews are available on casino review sites, and there you'll find honest critiques and the positive points about the different websites. It will be helpful if you have a friend who frequent in casino websites and ask some advice on them. Take their say and do your own research.

Educate yourself about the site. There are some online casino websites that don't allow gamers outside of their country so better know, which are ones. Aside, with a lot of online casinos, I think you'll find a site that is available in your country.

Read the terms and agreements, it will be good if you browse over their FAQs as well. Inquire about the privacy of your account, especially when you're dealing with how they will ship your winnings or how you will deposit. You can't tell where your information be sent to so better check for their privacy policy. Before signing up for an account to any online casino site, read and read carefully the terms or condition. Be sure that you'll understand every detail listed on the site, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask. You will not be charged for asking. In the first place, you have all the right to know the matters concerning your sign up. If they aren't answering, there is something wrong. Trusted casino sites must be open to customer questions, and that they have to answer. Know if the site's contact information is still functioning or are their moderators active, check for the contact numbers, e-mail and their location.

Trusted casino websites are those who are played by many gamers. If they have great conversion in terms of signing up it may be because of their excellent customer service aside from the exciting games. Bonus and promotions are expected to see in all online casinos. Find those with good payout. It is much fun playing knowing that there is a high winning at stake.

Poker Hand Rankings

2011-03-25T08:33:00.002+08:00

Online poker has been widely played in different internet casino sites. However, being in an internet casino doesn't mean gamers should disregard the traditional poker terms. You still have to learn of these before you can proceed to formulate your strategies.

One of the major thing players should know is the different poker hands. Poker players and enthusiasts know that in playing this card game, players must create hands of five cards. These hands are ranked using a standard hand card ranking. The player with the highest hand ranking wins. Here is a simplified explanation of the different poker hands arranged according to their rankings together with an illustration for an easier understanding of the poker hands.

Royal Flush – this is the highest poker hand consisting cards of 10, Queen, Jack, King and Ace of the same suit.
Straight Flush – a hand having five consecutive cards that have the same suit.
Four of a Kind – four same cards that are of different suits and any other fifth card. Furthermore, known as Quads.
Full House – known as the full boat, a hand having three matching cards and another pair of a different rank.
Flush – having any five cards with the same suit.
Straight – five consecutive cards with different suits.
Three of a Kind – consist of three cards with matching face value and two unmatched cards.
Two Pairs – hands having two pairs of matched cards.
Pair – hands that have two matched cards with the other three cards unmatched.
High Card – a no-pair hand.

Learning these poker hands will not trouble you anymore of how would you know you're winning. Whether you play in a live poker table or online poker, always wish you have the best hand.

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Download and No Download: The Pros and Cons

2011-03-21T06:22:00.001+08:00

Online casino games are available to all and that can be accessed to almost every country. If you are planning to have a casino game to play, better check for the two different types of casino games that you can choose from – the download and no download online casino. Explanation to these two types of casino games can be easy but what are the pros and cons of the two?

Download Casino

It is the most liked type of flash games, mainly because this kind gives you better graphics than no download flash games. Online casino sites prefer that you have the download casino games .

This is the preview of a download casino game by All Slots Casino:

Pros

Fancy graphics, sound effects are vivid with more options for your account.
Animations are smooth making it more enjoyable for players.
No need to wait for the game to load for it is automatically launched as you clicked on the game.
Just go to the casino website, and you can play on any computer.

Cons

Downloading the software may take up a big space of your hard drive.
You cannot play the game with other computers, unless you download the software.
It will take time to set up an account and download the software than the instant no download game.

No Download Online Casino

No download casino games usually ran on Flash technology and is played in a web browser. This means you need to set up first your Flash player and connect to the internet before you can start playing. Another information regarding this no download casino is listed below.

This is how no download casino game by All Slots Casino looks like:

Pros

Playing doesn't require you to be on your own computer and is available almost to every part of the world.
Your computer disk space will not be sacrificed.
No download needed, you can start right away to play.

Cons

Slow internet connection will have a major effect on the game.
Graphics and sound effects are quite dull compared to the download casino game.
Loading time for the game will take some time depending on your web browser.

Source:

CasinoAdvisor.com, “Download VS. No Download Online Casinos,” Casino Advisor, June 4, 2008, accessed March 18, 2011 http://www.casinoadvisor.com/download-vs-no-download-casinos-article.html

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Online Casino Live Dealing

2011-03-10T12:08:00.006+08:00

Whether it's a video slot or a card game, casino online gambling gives you the access to the excitement and fun of a real live casino. Internet casinos offer players a chance to play casino even when on the other side of the world and unable to go to a live casino like in Las Vegas or Macau.

One thing that's lacking with online casino that separates it from live casinos is the live dealing. But that was before, now online gaming is taken to another level as live dealing is brought to even casino players online. Live dealing takes players closer to the casino by using video feeds of dealers passing cards to each player at the table. Blackjack games is the most popular game that uses live dealing video feeds but other casino games also have their video feeds though not so popular with blackjack.

How does live dealing work?

So how does online casino offer live dealing? Site developers created online casino sites that offer live video feeds of those casino rooms wherein dealer hand out cards. There is a video camera and a computer set up in the casino room that covers the dealing. All that you need is a fast internet connection in order to view the feeds without any interruption. It's basically a live streaming of the dealing happening in the casino.

This video stream makes a more realistic feel that attracts many players to tables with live dealing. Another added feature to this is that players can get the chance to chat with other players while they play the game. That makes players feel like they are just beside each other playing though they are not. You can even play and chat with casino players on the other side of the globe!

What are the advantages of online casino live dealing?

Oftentimes, casino online creates a program that hand out virtual cards to each player randomly. Players can say that this software is untrusted. With the technology today, it's so easy to cheat with this kind of program, those that have the knowledge can easily do hacking. Players prefer a live dealer because of the less chances of cheating. Players like to know that the dealer uses a real deck of cards rather than the random cards brought by a program. Through this, live dealing can be the proof of a fair and safe game.

When Does Casino Become A Problem

2011-03-04T09:58:00.004+08:00

Playing online casino can bring you bunch of fun, but are you noticing how this game impact in your daily routine? Problem gambling can be controlled only of you're willing to take the step. You just need to admit it and take necessary steps to escape from the fact that online casino has invade your senses.

Its no doubt that online casino can be addictive. Internet itself has a major effect on why more people are getting hooked to playing casinos in this much accessible portal. Knowing this, how will you distinguish if you're already indicating signs of casino addiction?

Read out these signs and analyze if this fits you're behavior. If it thus, better do something to regulate the conduct.

Warning Signs:

You spend more money in your bankroll deposits than you had planned.
You loose your sense of time and stay in the game longer.
You don't quit when you're done unless there's no money left on your account.
You're easily irritated if something disturbs you while playing.
You chase your losses hoping to win back the previous losses.
You think more of playing even when your away from your pc.
You play higher stakes or bet, even exceeding the bankroll from your previous games.
You always think that you will have bigger wins when you play.
You think that you lose because you didn't play well.
You spend more time in playing than spending time with friends and families.
You choose gaming before family, friends or work.

Addiction is not something we choose but if only we regulate our behavior we can surely avoid it. Begin with the simplest step of admitting it to yourself then have the will to change.

Problems like this happens to almost all of the players who are not responsible enough to limit their playing. Even in the Ancient Chinese era where gambling starts, same trouble are experienced.

Online casinos allow you to choose limits for how much you're allowed to spend. You can decide of when to play and how much time you will spend. Setting limits for yourself will definitely help in solving this kind of problem.

Taking A Look at Keno History

2011-02-28T06:46:00.004+08:00

Keno is a lottery game similar to bingo that is often played at modern casinos. Aside from its popularity in modern casinos, keno is also played on some state lotteries. The word “keno” is derived from French or Latin word. In French it is from quine or five winning numbers and in Latin, quini meaning five each. A traditional keno game uses uses a “bubble”, a circular glass enclosure containing 80 balls that sets the ball draw results. Each balls are marked with numbers 1-80. During the game, a blower blows air into the bubble to mix the balls, a “caller” presses a lever to open a tube. Balls are lifted one after another in a v-shape tube called the “rabbit ears”. A “verifier” record each 20 balls drawn while a computerized keno system calculates all bets based on the number drawn .

The history of how keno was made can be divided into 2 parts, from the Ancient and then the Modern History.

Ancient Keno History

The game of keno originated from China during the time of war in China's ancient city. The first account of the game was written during the 200 BC when the ruler of Han Dynasty, Cheung Leung devised a game similar to the keno but using 120 symbols instead of 80 that is used today. The citizens no longer wanted to contribute war funds to the dynasty so he made a game to raise funds. This game had acquired its popularity with the people and thus funding the ancient war. It was also said that the game helped raise funds for the construction of The Great Wall during the time of war.

White Pigeon Game was the name attached to Keno during that time. This is because the birds were used to deliver the winning numbers from the big city to the small villages.

Modern Keno History

In 19^th century when the Chinese arrived in the West Coast of America, they have brought with them the game of Keno which was then known as the “Chinese Lottery”.

It was first difficult for Americans to play the game because it was still played with Chinese symbols. But comes the time that “Chinese Lottery” acquired numbers replacing the symbols that made Americans understand the game more and then the popularity of Keno have been spread throughout the United States.

When gambling was legalized in Nevada way back 1931, lotto was still prohibited in casinos. To adapt with the changes, Chinese lottery was then changed to “horse betting keno”. The idea was that instead of lotto, a player had to choose a horse with a number and hope that the horse came in when randomly selected. Not later, a law was made to tax off-track gambling and then horse betting keno was changed to a simpler term “Keno”.

Find New Microgaming Games at Royal Vegas Casino

2011-02-22T07:17:00.002+08:00

Microgaming, the leading casino software provider will release four new games this March 2011 and this gets to be previewed at the Royal Vegas Casino blog. Royal Vegas Casino is among the first to declare the new Microgaming slot games addition giving the gamers a public review of the games.

Retro Reels Extreme Heat

Among the other four new slot games is the Extreme Heat. This is the third slot game in the Retro Reels series. This is quite similar to the early released Retro Reels slot games but with a new respin feature. Based on the its title, you'll get a fiery themed slot game with a dose of heavy action, state of the art technology combined with the new respin feature. Respin known as the Flaming Free Spins Bonus will allow users to repeat spin individual reels for a more enhanced winning combinations. Extreme Heat symbol is a red hot dollar sign that doubles to be the wild symbol.

Party Island Video Slot

This video slot game will be your virtual holiday getaway as it can take you to a day of full music, night clubbing while enjoying in the warm beaches set on a tropical island. The theme for this game is the enjoyable partying on an island with lots of entertainment in store! The fun colors and graphics will even level up the fun along with the chance of winning in their ample paytable. Symbols includes Scatters, Free Spins, Multipliers and Wild. Guess the right suit and coulour to increase your rewards!

Eagles' Wings

You'll get a bird's eye view of the mountains and beautiful forests of North America and will bring you to a playground of the great eagles in this Microgaming slot game. Aside from the stunning visuals of this game, players will also have a chance to get bonus awards of up to 60 free spins. Fly high with the possible winning of 5,000 coins on 31.25 maximum bet and 15,000 coins just for free spins!

Asian Beauty

Asian Beauty is an addition to the popular 243 Ways to Win slot series. The game portrays four graceful princesses each with a “richly embroidered clothing, lacquered treasure chest, antique porcelain and rare blossoms in a secret garden. Mirror Bonus game is set on the second screen featuring the four princesses in an challenging game play. With a 150 max bet, you can have the chance of getting 20,000 coins and 40,000 coins for free spins.

Playtech Released Iron Man 2 Online Slot

2011-02-15T06:35:00.004+08:00

Playtech, known as one of the top gaming software development company now brings another first as they released a slot game based on a hit movie. Marvel Movies showed the second movie starring the super hero Iron Man last year. Titled Iron Man 2, the movie has proved to be a big hit. It has been nominated for an Oscar Award for Best Achievement in Visual Effects last year and received commendations from movie critics.

An agreement was made by the leading online gaming software provider Playtech and the famous comics and movie outfit Marvel Movies to develop slot games based on the super hero movies. Then after, they have been quick to launch the Iron Man 2 slot game. Like in the movie, the visual effects in the slot game are impressive. The graphics are sleeker and more realistic than in the original Iron Man slot.

You will see in the game Tony Stark the alter ego of Iron Man, Natalie Rushman and Ivan Vanko. These three of the main characters in the movie will appear with photographic likeness on the reels. The highest payout is given by the wild symbol, which is the American Eagle logo. This is because the American government is crucially involved in the plot of Iron Man 2.

Free spins round is triggered by three or more Iron Man 2 logo symbols coming anywhere on the reels. Although only 10 free spins are awarded and the free spins cannot be re-triggered this bonus round is very exciting and pays out handsomely. Playtech has introduced an increasing multiplier in this bonus game. The multiplier starts at x2 and with every two spins it goes up by +1. The payouts during a spin are multiplied by the multiplier applicable for that spin. An extra wild symbol appears on the middle row of the middle reel and stays put throughout the free spins.

Watch for the six different Iron Man symbols in this slot game. This will be one of your ticket to the bonus round. Each symbol appears stacked in two on the reels. They are not stacked in the usual manner but graphically appear as a single image occupying two rows. For the purposes of payouts each part of the image on a reel is considered as an independent symbol. But they add visual appeal to the slot game and pay out regularly.

Iron Man 2 will get you to enjoy more among the different slot game that Playtech is offering. Iron Man 2 is a progressive jackpot online slot game that is connected to the Marvel Jackpot network. This is a four level jackpot with the levels in increasing order being Power, Extra Power, Super Power and Ultimate Power. The jackpot round is triggered randomly, but has a higher chance of being triggered with larger bets. Once triggered the player is assured of winning one of the four jackpots. The jackpot game is played in the same manner as in the other Playtech Marvel slots.

Iron Man 2 has been released in selected Playtech online casinos and is expected to go live at others fairly soon. You can see Omni Casino, Casino Tropez and Play United for this slot game.

Cupid's Arrow Online Slots Game

2011-02-07T06:18:00.002+08:00

Love is definitely all around us as the Roman god of design and beauty, Cupid is here to aim your heart. Feel a little romantic this Valentine’s Day with the mushy valentine themed game, Cupid's Arrow. This is among the more popular Vegas Technology online slots.

The game has stunning graphics and a romantic theme tune that blends well with the game features.With all the pink and red coloring that can squashed into one slot game, with every imaginable love inspired icon such as hearts, lips, diamond rings and silhouetted lovers, as well as heart-melting background music, you can’t go wrong with Cupid’s Arrow! This is a 5-reel, 20 play line slot game with free spins, bonus round, 3x multiplier and max win of 1000 coin jackpot.

This game is suited for all those who want to combine classic romanticism with great slots entertainment. Cupid’s Arrow is rich on bonus features, beginning with the Wild Cupid symbol that substitutes for any other symbols in the game (except scatter and bonus symbols) to form winning combination. This symbol will also double any payout it completes.

At the start of the game you are presented with eight gift boxes on different rows, located in each boxes is a heart with a money total. The lower down the rows you go, the less the money total is. The round ends when there is only one gift box left or you open a box with a broken heart inside. Pretty easy right? When playing, you have to look out for the Scatter Gift Box, three or more of which activate the fifteen free spins bonus feature in Cupid’s Arrow. If that wasn’t enough, all the winnings are trebled and the free spins can be re triggered.

Two or more heart symbols that appear anywhere on reels 2 and 4 generate the Cupid’s Arrow Bonus game. Players simply choose gift items on each row to have the random amount revealed. The game ends when the player opens a gift box with a broken heart inside.

As with many Vegas Technology games, Cupid’s Arrow has coin denominations ranging from 1c to $10, and a great jackpot worth 10,000 coins. The second jackpot is still good for it is for 2500 coins. This slot game can have you up to 40 winning combinations and bet for as much as 20 coins. That's not it all, for you it also has 15 free spins available for bonus gift rounds. This will get you a chance to win that jackpot prize! In case you have made up your mind and thought you want to play this exciting game, Cupid's Arrow is ready for playing at English Harbour online casino.

For a whole lot of love and plenty of winning opportunities, Cupid’s Arrow is a game that will capture your heart. Enjoy Cupid's arrow this lover's day and let it hit you with jackpot!

Online Bingo Review

2011-01-28T06:22:00.006+08:00

Bingo in the previous times is just a card game that is played with cards on long tables but with the innovations comes a new take to the popular card game. Online bingo is somewhat similar to the bingo game were used to playing with but this time it has crossed the web and became more available to a wide range of users online. People who wanted to play bingo will no need to have their cards and markers, if they have the bingo software then their good to go.

One of the earliest known online bingo game was launched in 1996. It was a free bingo game named “Bingo Zone”. Then followed the launched of other online bingo game like Uproar, a game by Bingo Blitz in 1998.

Online bingo is an addition to your online casino games, unlike the traditional bingo game that uses balls this uses a random number generator. Another good function of online bingo is the chat functionality, bingo software developers integrate this chat to have a community of online bingo players.

90-ball Bingo and 75-ball Bingo

These are the two common types of bingo played around the world. 75-ball bingo is popularly played in North America and some parts of Asia. It is a 5x5 bingo card with a “free” marked on the center of the card. In UK, parts of Europe Australia and some parts of South America play 90-ball Bingo marked on a 9x3 card. Both types have an online bingo counterpart.

The aim of the game is to mark your card numbers as they are called and achieve a certain pattern. The patterns which players aim in 75-ball bingo varies from a simple line to more complicated themed patterns. Speed Bingo is a variation of this type with just the same rules but this time numbers are called much faster.

In 90-ball bingo, each card has three horizontal lines and nine columns. Each line contains five numbers, meaning each card has 15 numbers. The first column contains numbers from 1-9, the second column contains numbers from 10-19, the third column contains numbers from 20-29, all the way through to the final column which contains numbers from 80-90.

A game of 90 ball bingo will normally be played in three stages: one line, two lines and Full House. In a "one line" game players need to mark a complete horizontal line across one card (i.e., 5 numbers marked). The aim of a 'two lines' game is to complete any two marked lines horizontally across one card (i.e., 10 numbers marked). Finally a "Full House" means all the numbers marked off on one card (all 15 numbers), as in a regular coverall game. The prize split differs for each stage of the game. The prize will be shared equally among the winners if there is more than one. The Full House is always the largest prize in any one game.

Getting Started

Other online bingo developers require you to download the free software to play the game. Some uses JavaScript and Adobe Flash after to have signed up for an account.

After you have signed up or downloaded the software, you may deposit an account for you to win cash prizes. Players can choose to play with small amounts without risking to lose much of their deposits. Some online bingo sites offer a no deposit bingo with sandbox play. This can allow players to play online bingo without any monetary value to play with and there's also to cash prizes to win.

Some sites accept e-wallet accounts for your game deposits. Others often give a number of incentives to deposit, including matching bonuses where the site will reward depositing players by matching a percentage of their deposit. And just recently, the US government has passed laws that limit the ability of banks to process credit cards for Americans. This law will prevent US based payment providers from taking payments for gaming online.

Players Guide To American Roullete

2011-01-19T09:02:00.019+08:00

Roulette is one of the most played table games both in land-based and online casino. The word roulette is from a French word meaning “little wheel”. With its popularity, different variations has been made to the game. Aside from the variations of this game, there are two main types of roulette – American and European Roulette. American roulette is a double zero roulette that consists of 36 squares marked with red or black and the other two squares that are marked green, these are zero and double zero.

American roulette rules consist of two different types of betting: inside betting and outside betting. Inside Betting is when you place a bet on any number on the table from 00-36. Outside Betting is when you place a bet outside of the table layout, such as Red or First 12. Other minor types of roulette betting are straight up, split bet, street bet, corner bet, five bet, line bet, column bet and dozen bet.

Stories are told that one of the roulette inventors stroke a bargain with the devil to know the secrets of roulette. Actually this legend rests on the mere information that the total amount of all roulette wheel numbers (from 1 to 36)makes 666, which is believed to be the "Number of the Beast".

Nowadays, you are not to do that bargain just to win American roulette. There is no definite roulette strategy when you're looking for one. But you can have different variety of roulette strategies depending of how the game is going on the table. With the different roulette betting systems, you can adjust your strategies and you can also formulate new one.

For a winning American roulette game, the most important thing in as well as in any game of chance is to know the payout of the bet and to understand the American roulette odds. So in American roulette there are 38 pockets in which the ball may lend. When you bet on one number, you have a 1/38 chance of winning, so it is 5.26 %.

You can also bet on the red or black color, on even or odd pockets, from 1 to 18, from 19 to 36, from 1 to 12, from 13 to 24, from 25 to 36, on two number, three number, four number or six number combo.

You can choose to play American roulette for pleasure, and whether you want it to be in a land based casino or through a more convenient platform like in an internet casino site. All you need to is download the game or the software and sign up for an account. With that, you cannot just play roulette online for fun but win great sums of money by making stakes. Internet websites can offer you both great American roulette game and you have the chance of also acquiring bonus for a more exciting roulette playing.

Card Counting Systems in Blackjack

2011-01-13T08:36:00.010+08:00

Counting cards in Blackjack means monitoring the ratio of high cards to low cards and having a count of the remaining high cards. They refer to this as a mathematical method to understand which cards are still left in the deck to be played. A knowledge in blackjack card counting can help you formulate a more winning strategy that can make you win favorably. Card counting was first introduced by Professor Edward O. Thorp back in 1962 upon his mathematical calculations.

So how does card counting works? Card counting can be fairly simple to a more complex skill but you don't need to be an expert mathematician to master the different systems that will be mentioned here, all you need to do is to practice often. Though card counting is more popular with land based casinos, you can also apply this to playing blackjack in online casino.

KO Count. Knock Out card counting system or the KO card count, is a system where if you counted down an entire deck of cards, you will NOT end up with a count of 0.

The KO strategy adds one extra small card to the Hi-Lo count, the 7, as a +1 value . So by using this system you will end up with a count of positive 4 if you counted down a deck of cards, because there are 4 sevens in every deck. The imbalance of this counting system is created to deliberately avoid the need to make true count conversions. The following chart shows each cards value, in the KO count:

2, 3, 4 , 5, 6, 7	Count +1
8, 9	Count 0
10, J, Q, K, A	Count

Hi-Lo Count. Hi Lo count is a lot more easier to learn. If you know how to add 1 and 1 together then this will be easy for you. You'll need to learn the respective value for each card in a deck:

2, 3, 4 , 5, 6	Count +1
7, 8, 9	Count 0
10, J, Q, K, A	Count -1

In Hi-Lo, each different card is changing the count one way or the other. It's an ongoing battle between the high cards and the low cards to control the card count. The more smaller cards that are played, the higher your odds of winning are. When less smaller cards are in the deck, you have better chances of being dealt blackjack, the dealer busting, or just getting strong starting hands.

Hi-Opt I Count. The Hi-Opt I count isn't overly complicated but it does take more focus at the table. This system is also based on adding and subtracting the number 1, so only simple math is used. To use this card counting system you'll need to learn the respective value for each card in a deck. Make sure you review this chart several times to avoid confusing the values with those of other counting systems.

2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	J	Q	K	A
0	+1	+1	+1	+1	0	0	0	-1	-1	-1	-1	0

Hi-Opt II Count. Hi-Opt II count they say is the most complicated of the other card counting strategy. This system is based on counting, but incorporates more than just the values of 0 or 1. With Hi-Opt II, certain cards have a value of 2.

The most complicated element of the Hi-Opt II system is that the cards have a larger range of values which make it harder to keep track of each card value and harder to keep an accurate count during an actual blackjack game. Memorize this chart inside and out to avoid confusing the values with those of other counting systems.

2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	J	Q	K	A
+1	+1	+2	+2	+1	+1	0	0	-2	-2	-2	-2	0

Chart and some part of this article is from the online blackjack website Blackjacktactics.com

The Lord Of The Rings Video Slot Game

2011-01-07T06:18:00.016+08:00

Part of some descriptions including game characters are excerpts from the CassaonCasino.com website.

If you love the saga, I bet you will love this new game offered by Microgaming software in partnership with Cinematic Spins Technology. The Lord of the Rings Video Slot is released August lat year and everyone who are into online gambling showed how popular the game was. Lord of The Rings Slot is part of a multi-year licensing agreement done between Microgaming and Warner Brother's Digital Distribution back in 2009.

This Slot trilogy will start with “The Fellowship of the Ring” installment with added film clip from the blockbuster movie. This also feature the animated characters of the film along with the scenes from the movie. Actual film clips will be shown as background of the slot screen playing while the slot player spins the reels! Roger Raatgever said from its launch that this game really does push the boundaries of what an online slot can do.

Lord of The Rings Video Slot is a 5 reel all pays slot machine with 243 ways to win. Watch for the free spin feature which is triggered with 3 or more RING symbols. You'll get 15 free spins where on each free spin, a random reel is turned wild. The free spins can be retriggered. The Eye of the Suaron symbol present in this game is the special symbol landing anywhere on reel 3 which expands to cover the entire reel making it a Wild which will substitute for all symbols except the scatter.

The game will allow you to enter the World of the Lord of the Rings and join Frodo, Aragon, Arwen, Legolas, Gimli, and a host of other characters in The Fellowship of the Ring in an epic quest that will transfix players to a different world. The game will show scenes from the film so while you play you see movie footage from the classic. With 243 ways to win, stacked wilds and a top payout of 1,900,000 coins in the game’s generous free spins bonus feature, this slot is set to thrill players.

Experience the legendary world of action and fiction in this groundbreaking animation technology, featuring cinematic clips, making The Lord of the Rings a game like no other.The Fellowship of the Ring, are featured in the slot game. Among them are the hobbits Frodo, Sam, Merry, Pippin, and Bilbo, the noble elves Elrond, Legolas, Galadriel and Arwen, the future king Aragorn, the proud dwarf Gimli, the fallen wizard Saruman, and the menacing Ringwraiths.

Royal Vegas Casino New Year Games

2011-01-03T08:29:00.007+08:00

Royal Vegas, known as the leading online casino by Fortune Lounge has already released the names of some of the new games that it will be released this year. They have earlier announced their games this January 2011.

Hot Ink

This is an exciting game because it has a new theme brought about by the art, reels and the tattoo that you'll find in this game. This will also have the wild symbols, the new respins button that is found in the last months other games. The highest jackpot will give 100,000 coins in the free spins round.

Monkey King

Chinese folklore is a common and popular theme. This game is based on the sixteenth century legendary creature that has great wisdom and good fortune in Chinese culture.

Private Eye

The Private Eye video slot caters to players who think they have got sharp investigative skills. Quoting from Royal Vegas, "the game takes players on a journey with various clues and solutions, giving them a taste of what it would be like to live the life of a private eye, with top rewards along the way." Free spins feature give 20 free spins, 4x multipliers plus a cash prize.

Diamond Glitz

Retro Reels – Diamond Glitz is the part two of the Retro Reels series following the first launch of the game in December. The highlight of this game is the Glittering Free Spins Bonus. Other details to this game will be posted by Royal Vegas in their official website.

On the other hand, the 5th season of the International Casino Games at Royal Vegas was made successful. Nine exciting weeks of the promotion are over and 50 double cruise tickets have also been won. Royal Vegas online casino as been said is the leading brand of the Fortune Lounge group.

New Year Slots Tournament at Online Casino

2010-12-23T09:49:00.007+08:00

Lets begin to talk about all the promotional planning that online casino have set ahead for the night of New Years Eve. While many will be hitting up the town and bringing the night in with a toast and perhaps even a kiss! The online casinos are offering those that want to spend the night at home some fun entertaining options so that they are still busy for the night and perhaps even winning a large sum of money to enjoy in the New Year!

Players will be excited because there are many that will have money dropping just as the ball drops so that you may be lucky to welcome the New Year with some free cash as well as some great prizes and some good times to boot! Just remember to create a membership at your favorite online casino now so that you are aware of the great promotions coming up – the online casinos can register your email address so that you are the first to know about great bonuses that will be exactly what you are looking for.

One online casino site will give you a tournament scheduled this coming new year is the English Harbour Casino. They will schedule a Daredevil Slots Tournament running from December 27 until January 3 of next year.

Daredevil Dave Slots

This is a 5 reel, 20 payline video slot game based around a motorbike riding stunt man 'Daredevil Dave'. The game which was was launched at the end of February 2007, has lots of features including both free spins and a make the jump bonus game.

Although the themes are different this game has a lot in common with the Money Shot Slot Game. Both games have bonus games, free spins, same number of pay lines and coin sizes and both have large 10,000 coin jackpot's if you get 5 of the wild symbols on a payline.

The game has some cool symbols too which add to the feel game of game, we see Hoops of Fire, Daredevil Dave and his Bike, MotorBike Helmets, and Dave being fired from a cannon.

As is common with most Vegas Technology multiline slots they have a stop spin feature, that in this game is within a motorbike type. This just enables you to stop the reels spinning after the first reel has stopped.

Rules of Daredevil Dave

You can increase your chances of winning in Daredevil Dave if you bet on multiple pay-lines. A prize in the bonus round is guaranteed, and you can play up to 20 pay-lines at a time to increase your chances of winning.

In the Bonus round, you get the chance to entertain the crowd and win big by jumping over huge obstacles with your motorbike. All you need to do is to get 2 Bonus symbols on a selected pay-line to enter the Bonus round. If 2 Bonus Symbols land on Multiple pay-lines, your Bonus round prize is multiplied by the number of pay-lines crossing through the symbols.

In addition to a Bonus Round, you can also Win Free Spins in this game. When 3 or more Scatter symbols appear any where on the reels, 15 Free spins are awarded in which all Winnings are automatically Tripled!. You can Win free Spins during free spins and even the Bonus round winnings are Tripled during Free Spins.

Payout Rules

When the reels stop spinning, the symbol combination along the pay-lines are checked. You get paid out for winning combination falling on an enabled pay-line, however, only the Highest win on any selected pay-line is paid.

For every coin that you put in an additional pay-line is enabled. For example, 3 coins enables the first, second and third pay-lines. Remaining pay-lines will remain disabled..

All payouts are based on the Payout table and follow the following rules:

- All Wins pay Left to Right only in consecutive order.

- Only highest win is paid per selected pay-line. If more than one combination falls on played pay-lines, winnings are paid out on the highest combination only.

- If a winning combination falls on a pay-line that is not enabled you do not receive a payout for that combination

If a game malfunctions, payouts are void.

The winnings paid out in the slot machine are dependent on the symbol combination that lands on an enabled pay-line and the value of the coin bet.

Wild Symbol: The Wild Symbol substitutes all other symbols except the Scatter or Bonus symbols.

Multiplier Symbols: All scatter wins (see below) are multiplied by the total amount bet (so bet bigger and win more!). All winning combinations that contain the Wild Symbol will have the winnings doubled.

Scatter Symbol: The Scatter Cup symbol will cause you to win no matter where it lands on any reels as long as there are two or more present.

Free Spins Feature: Getting 3 or Scatter symbols will activate the Free spins Feature and you will be awarded 15 Free Spins. All winnings including Bonus wins are tripled during free spins and the free spins can be re-triggered during the free spins.

Bonus Game: This is a unique bonus game, where you watch Daredevil Dave jump over varying size obstacles. To get into the bonus game you need to get a bonus car symbol on reels 2 and 4 at the same time.

Once in the game simply click Jump and watch DareDevil Dave attempt his amazing Jumps and if he is successful you get a big cheer from the crowd.

The Bonus Prize winnings are multiplied by the number of paylines that pass through the Bonus car Symbols. So from a strategy point of view you should be betting max lines (in this case that is 20).

Review of Different Christmas Themed Slots

2010-12-17T12:32:00.006+08:00

This holiday is the biggest festival on the religious calendar in most parts of the world. It is also a season for giving, enjoying and just having fun with you're friends and family. Preparations begin well in advance and the period from Christmas to New Year is a total holiday. All this makes Christmas the favorite time at online casinos.

Online casino take part in the celebration by giving their customers loyalty bonuses. With the newbies, they provide freebies and promotions for them to decide playing this Christmas season and beyond. Special promotions are announced and online gaming software providers design slot games based on Christmas themes. This is not too difficult a task because sub themes and symbols abound from Santa Claus to Christmas parties to winter scenes. Online casinos pull out the older Christmas themed slots and integrate them with current promotions.

This guide of the Christmas Themed Slots will help you find the best online casino game that will suit your mood.

Deck the Halls

Deck the Halls has been selected to represent Microgaming in this article because of its amazingly crafted symbols on the reels. Decorating the home is a much looked forward to Christmas activity and that is the focus of Deck the Halls. Stockings, stars, baubles, holly, cones and bells are the adornments that appear as symbols on the reels. There is the fully decorated Christmas tree as well. The introductory clip takes players through the house ending at the fire place through which Santa will descend. And Santa does appear on the reels and that too as stacked symbols. For players looking at large payouts the free spins round offers up to 2.4 million coins and the background Christmas music adds to the festive spirit.

Naughty and Nice

Christmas is a time when children are grouped into being naughty or nice. The ones who are nice are told that they would get the gifts, but the naughty ones are usually not disappointed. Realtime Gaming has developed a slightly risqué slot game on this theme. In this slot game Naughty and Nice are Wild girls and actually they are both a bit naughty. Dressed in Santa type clothes, but provocatively, they break into a dance when substituting for other symbols. Mrs. Claus does not like it one bit and glares with a rolling pin raised in one hand. In the free spins round players have to choose between Nice and Naughty and if the chosen girl appears in winning combinations they get doubled payouts and additional free spins. Other symbols are Santa, Reindeer, Gift and high value cards styled like baubles.

Winter Wonders

Realtime Gaming also has a series of dark humor Christmas themed slot games that depict a stand off between Santa and Rudolph.Winter Wonders is taken from the portfolio of Rival Gaming. Further review is available on my previous post. By comparison it is a sedate game. The background reflects the snowy scene that often prevails during the season, but the symbols are very much a part of Christmas. Players will find bells, candles, turkey, bauble, holly, gift, stockings, candy and Christmas tree on the reels. Santa is the wild symbol and "HO HO HO" appears as text when the Santa symbol pays out. The free spins are triggered by Santa's sleigh. Players are awarded 10 free spins at tripled payouts with the wild symbol further doubling the payouts.

Rocking Robin

The Rocking Robin slot game comes complete with 25 paylines, a funky Rocking Robin wild symbol that stands in for all other symbols and a scatter symbol that will reward you with free spins once you get three or more anywhere in view. This game is available at Super Slots Casino.

Ho Ho Ho

One of the original video slot game that can only be found in the gaming suite of Microgaming powered online casinos, this one has both a Christmas theme and Christmassy sound effects and hey even Santa Claus puts in an appearance on the reel symbols.

Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells is a simple to play 3 reel slot that has five paylines. As you can see from the screenshot it has a festive look and feel to it and it comes with a top prize of 6000 coins. This is a Microgaming powered game so no US players are permitted to play it.

Winter Wonderland Slots: Casino Christmas Promotion

2010-12-13T06:06:00.003+08:00

English Harbour recently announced their take for the holidays, their online promotion that will take casino gamers to take part and wager this Christmas season.

Winter Wonderland Slots

This is an exciting online slot game based on a winter fun theme. Celebrate the excitement of the season with Winter Wonderland. This sleek and cool 5-reel, 20 pay-line game has a variety of exciting features that will surely make your spirits bright. Land three Skier symbols on any active pay-line to play the high-paying, guaranteed-win Bonus Round, or three Snowflake symbols to win 15 Free Spins, where your winnings are automatically tripled! In addition, you can win Free Spins while playing with Free Spins. So spin the Winter Wonderland reels today for your opportunity to ski down the icy slopes and win huge payouts while in the warmth and comfort of your own home.

Rules of Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland is a 5-reel, 20 pay-line slot machine. You can increase your chances of winning if you bet on multiple pay-lines.

Payout Rules

When the reels stop spinning, the symbol combinations along the pay-lines are checked. You get paid out for winning combinations falling on an enabled pay-line, however, only the highest win on any selected pay-line is paid.

For every coin that you put in an additional pay-line is enabled. For example, 3 coins enables the first, second and third pay-lines. Remaining pay-lines will remain disabled.

All payouts are based on the Payout table and follow the following rules:

All Wins pay Left to Right only in consecutive order.
Only highest win is paid per selected pay-line. If more than one combination falls on played pay-lines, winnings are paid out on the highest combination only.
If a winning combination falls on a pay-line that is not enabled you do not receive a payout for that combination.
If a game malfunctions, payouts are void.

The winnings paid out in the slot machine are dependent on the symbol combination that lands on an enabled pay-line and the value of the coin bet.

Wild Symbol

The Snowman symbol is the Wild symbol. It substitutes for all symbols except Skier and Snowflake symbols.

Scatter Symbol

The Snowflake symbol is the Scatter symbol. Scatter symbol can appear anywhere on the Reels to generate a payout and do not necessarily need to be on an active pay-line to generate a winning.

Scatter wins are based on the Pay-table. Scatter wins are multiplied by the total bet amount.

For example, If you are playing with a $1 coin and betting on 10 pay-lines, 3 scatter symbols appearing anywhere on the reels will pay $100 - ($10 bet x 10 (the scatter payout) = $100).

Bonus Round

When three Skier symbols land on any selected pay-line, the Bonus Round launches. Once you have finished playing the Bonus Round, winnings accumulated in the Bonus Round are added to your balance.

See the Bonus Round section to view further details about the Bonus Round.

Free Spins

When three or more Snowflake Scatter symbols appear anywhere on the reels, 15 Free spins are awarded in which all winnings except bonus wins are automatically tripled! You can win Free Spins during Free Spins.

Keno Gaming Guide

2010-12-07T06:12:00.007+08:00

Keno is a bingo or lottery game often played at modern casino. Keno is most similar to the lotteries played today. There are balls in a sealed drum that are randomly drawn and compared to the numbers selected by the player. Payouts are made depending on how many numbers the player chose and how many of the player's numbers match the drawn numbers.

Like Craps, Keno has some unique jargon.

Call - To draw the numbers for each game.
Catch - To catch a number means that a number you have marked on your keno ticket has been drawn.
Combination Way Ticket - A ticket in which groups of numbers are bet several different ways, allowing the player to spread money over several combination.
Keno Board - A large electronic board that displays the winning keno numbers.
Number Pool - The range of numbers from which you select the ones you want to play. A typical keno pool ranges from 1 to 80.
Spot - Any number from 1 to 80 that a player selects on a keno ticket. It also refers to the number of numbers that are marked on a ticket.
Touch Wand - A pointing device used on some video keno machines to select numbers.

How to Play Keno

English Harbour is one that can offer you this casino online game. Initially, when starting a keno game for the first time the keno table is empty – no numbers are selected and the default wager amount is active. Re-entering the game will show your last game state status.

Select a wager by clicking on one of the COIN buttons, and select up to fifteen numbers on the keno ticket. The number of marks chosen is shown in the 'Total Numbers Played' field and the paytable changes depending on how many marks you have selected.

Once you are ready to start the game click on one of the PLAY buttons. This starts the balls bouncing and randomly dropping from drum. As a ball drops from the drum they roll across the screen and the number is displayed on the ball once it has come to a complete stop.

If you have successfully predicted a catch the following three things happen:

On the Keno ticket, your mark changes colour,
The ball and number change color.
The paytable highlights to show that a catch was made.

When all twenty numbers have been drawn you can see the number of catches on the PAYTABLE and the amount you won in the PAYOUT field.

If you clicked on the PLAY 5 or PLAY 10 buttons the balls then roll off the table and new numbers are drawn until all 5 or 10 plays are completed. After each game your casino account balance is adjusted, the paytable shows the payout (number of tokens), and how many catches remain.

To play again click on the CLEAR, PLAY 1, PLAY 5 or PLAY 10 button.

Keno Rules

Twenty balls are drawn per game from the eighty balls available in Keno.
The wager made stays the same no matter how many marks are on the ticket.
The ticket has a minimum of 1 mark and a maximum of 15 marks.
You can change your mark(s) or wager between games only.
If you selected PLAY 5 or PLAY 10 you can change your mark(s) or wager after all 5 or 10 games are completed.
Payouts are dependant on the number of catches made and the value of the coin wagered.

Casino Strategy: Target Setting for Online Slots Tournament

2010-11-30T13:21:00.000+08:00

You might notice that the winning in online slots is done on a leader board basis. Online slots tournaments are usually of the leader board type. This means that the designated number of highest scorers share the prize pool in a predetermined manner. Most players usually play their turn in slots tournaments as late as possible after the leader board has crystallized to some extent. This enables them to play with a target in mind and hence they can determine the aggressiveness with which they should wager.

Certain issues is relating to picking a target that new online slots tournament players should understand. A number of players share the prize pool and therefore it is not necessary to have the highest score in order to be in the cash. Suppose that twenty players are sharing the prize pool in a given slots tournament. At the time a player wants to enter the highest score is say $25,000 and the 20th player has a score of $2,000. The first thing to bear in mind is that the player will not get these amounts. These only determine the leader board position. It could be that the 1st player wins $10,000 and the 20th player wins $50. The question before the player entering the slots tournament is whether he should chase a target of $25,000 or a target of $2,000.

In a once play slots tournament the decision making is simpler. In these tournaments the player pays the entry fee and gets one attempt only. Whatever score he has at the end of the allotted time is the final score. Here the decision is based on the risk adverseness of the player. If the player is conservative then he should try to just break in to the prize pool and target a score of just over $2,000. He stands to win $50, or slightly more, but is more likely to win than if he sets a higher target. However, the more aggressive player, who is not interested in a small share of the prize pool, should set his sights on more than $20,000. He should do so with full realization that it is very likely that he could bust in the process and not win anything.

In re buy slots tournaments the decision making is more complex. Because players re buy a number of times the scores required to break into the prize pool can be quite high. Players have to factor in a number of re buys and hence their investment will be more than the smaller prizes offered in the tournament. Therefore it makes no sense to have smaller targets because that would be a losing proposition to begin with. Players have to fix their investment based on a proposed number of re buys and set a target that offers them a prize greater than that investment.

Another thing that slots tournament players must keep in mind is that the leader board is not static. The highest scores will keep increasing as the tournament progresses and therefore players have to add a buffer to the existing highest scores to provide for the increase. The scores increase very rapidly in the beginning and only marginally towards the end. It is a good idea to track the leader board on a daily basis and wait till the rate of increase has become marginal before entering the tournament. That way only a small buffer will be needed to the present scores.

How To Play Pai-Gow Poker

2010-11-25T06:16:00.004+08:00

Pai-Gow Poker or Double Hand Poker is a combination of Poker and an ancient Chinese game called Pai-Gow. The traditional Chinese game of Pai-Gow is mixed with an American way of playing poker is played with tiles that look like dominoes. To make it easier to understand, an American version was introduced using standard playing cards and the ranking of hands were fashioned after poker hands. Thus the new game of Pai-Gow Poker was developed. This casino game is played on a semi circular Blackjack-size table set for six players plus the dealer. Player can only play on any one position at a time. Bet is placed in one of the circles provided. Pai-Gow Poker is played with a standard 52-card deck and one joker. The main goal of the game is to defeat the banker who may be the casino dealer or sometimes one of the players at the table.

Both Dealer and Player receive seven cards each, which are split into two hands – a 5-card hand called a High hand and a 2-card hand called a Low hand. High hand is also referred to as "Highest" and Low hand is also referred to as "2nd Highest". The aim is to beat the dealer's hands.

Note: Joker is not a wild card, and can only be used to complete a straight, flush, or straight flush, otherwise it is treated as an Ace.

Player Guidelines

To start the game, you should place a bet in one of the betting circles provided and click on the DEAL button.

Once the Deal button is pressed, counter in the middle of the table generates a random number between 1 and 7. This number represents the playing position from where the cards will start to be dealt. Positions 1-6 are player's positions and Dealer's position is 7. Cards will be dealt starting from the position number which is generated. Seven cards each will be dealt to all playing positions. Once all the cards are dealt, cards belonging to you and the Dealer will be kept and all other cards will be discarded.

Dealer's cards will be face down and your cards will be face up. You now have to choose a two-card Low hand and a five-card High hand. To do this, you must select the two cards that you wish to be in the low hand by left-clicking on them. Cards may be unselected by clicking them again. Selected cards will shift up out of the line of your cards on the game screen. When you are setting your hands, your five-card hand must be a higher value than your two-card hand. If you make a mistake, system will prompt you to make another selection or use the "House Way" option to let the dealer choose the best cards for you. Using the House Way option will keep you from making a mistake in selecting hands.

To Win, your Low and High hand must both rank higher than the Dealer's Low and High hand, respectively. If one of your hands is higher in rank than the dealer's and the other is lower or equal, this is a Push and your wager is returned. In all other scenarios, your wager is Lost. If both of your hands have the exact same value as the Dealer's hands, which is called a copy, the Dealer wins and your wager is Lost.

To play again you click on the Rebet button and then click on the Deal button.

Casino Games: Playing Video Poker Varieties Online

2010-11-19T08:54:00.002+08:00

Flush, royal flush, straight flush, full house. Yes, all we're terminologies use in playing poker but there are other things you must know about poker other than these commonly used terms. Have heard of video poker lately? Video poker is an online casino game based on five-card draw poker. It is played on a computerized console similar in size to a slot machine.

Video poker represents the attractive middle ground between the slot machine and the table game but unlike the slot, video poker requires knowledge and skill: Unlike the table game, video poker does not require a steel nerve or gambling with a high payroll. Developed in the 1970s video poker has been appearing more and more frequently in both online and on-land casinos; appealing to those who are searching for a little more of a challenge than the slots provide but none of the pressure that comes with the tables.

Believe it or not, there are today over 100 varieties of video poker, all of which are based on a 5 card draw game. There are no video poker games that facilitate multi-player; the game is always a single player and the machine only. The machine will deal 5 cards to the player, just as the dealer would in a physical 5 card draw game. The numbers dealt are determined by the random number generator that will produce one of 2,598,960 hands that are possible from a 52 card deck; of course this number increases when jacks or wilds are being used. The player will choose from this first hand which he wishes to keep and which he wishes to swap; he will be able to choose by punching a “hold’ button on the screen. Once a selection of cards for swapping has been made, the “deal” button must be hit in order to replace the thrown away cards. The replacement cards will be dealt, the resultant hand will be recognized and any payout will be made. Video Poker focuses far more on the skills of knowing the cards and knowing how to play them than the table poker game does which can be won or loss on a betting strategy.

Video Poker is one of the fastest growing game in casinos online, because of its ease of play; but also because it has unparalleled payout percentages, with some machines paying out over 100 percent. It is not just that the percentages are high though, it is also because the returns are clear. All machines come with a pay table attached to it, which means that the player can easily and quickly reference the chances of a hand; for the novice especially this is very useful.

The pay table will vary from machine to machine, this is how the casinos make their money and so it is important to check the pay table of a machine before one starts playing. It is also important to remember that poker isn’t poker; the variants of the game will effect the odds and the outcomes quite significantly, and if one isn’t clear on the game being played it is very easy to loose money very quickly. There are some video pokers that appear in virtually all casinos whether online or on-land; these include Jacks or Better, Joker Poker and Deuces Wild.

It is not necessary to learn all variations from the outset but rather it is advisable to concentrate on a couple of games and truly master them before moving on.

The Development of Slot Machines

2010-11-12T06:26:00.001+08:00

Slot machine is by far one of the most easy played in online casino and no wonder why it gets all the popularity it is having now. Today, slot machines are big in casinos, both online as well as in land based ones. They rake in almost 60% of the profits a casino generates. However, this was not the case when slot machines first came into the picture. Casinos first introduced slot machines to provide gamers with a diversion from the regular gambling games of cards and dice.
The first slot machines were built in the late 1880s and were basic models. Charles Fey of San Francisco built the first machine with three reels in 1887. There were a total of five symbols on the reels and the machine was a great success.

So what draws a casino visitor to slot machines? The first attraction a slot machine provides is ease of play. The second attraction is the short time span for each game; each game takes a very short time to complete. The third attraction is that players do not require special skills or knowledge of gambling, just the ability to make a bet, a small one at that and perhaps the ability to make a spin.

While the early slot machines used a mechanical design, the machines of today are based on computer chips. However, whatever the base, the elementary rules of the game have not changed; only the technology has. Technological advances have contributed to the growing popularity of the game. From the early days till today, the primary objective of playing the slots has been to win money from the machine.
To play the game the player inserts coins into the slot and activates the machine by pulling on a lever/button, in the case of the earlier machines. In the case of the latest machines, the player presses a symbol on the touchscreen. The lever or the symbol sets the reels in motion. The lineup of the images painted on the reels, and on the screens in case of the modern machines, decides the outcome.

The machine gives the illusion of skill being required; actually it is simply a game of chance. If the images in the pay line match, the player wins. If they do not match, the player loses. Sometimes, a player may win on the basis of single images; however, that depends on the pay-table being used. While the general principle behind a slot game remains the same there are several variations to the game.

Video poker is one variation of slot machines that is extremely popular today. It is based on poker where the objective is to have a set of symbols appear on screen that correspond to a winning poker hand. Played on a video console, this game has become very popular with gamers worldwide.
In video poker, a player starts the game by inserting coins into the machine and hitting the Deal button. This allows him to draw cards. The player can either retain these cards or discard them and draw new cards from the virtual deck. At this point the machine evaluates the hand and the player gets a payout based on the pay table.

Another variation of slot machines is the progressive slot machine. A progressive slot is essentially a set of machines linked to each other over a network. The jackpot continues to grow as more people join the game across interconnected computers and the person who hits the winning combination hits the jackpot. The jackpot in these machines is usually big, as a percentage of the money that is played on each machine goes into it.

In progressive slots, while the jackpot is large, the payout percentage is usually lower than in other slot machines because of the added cost of operating machines in multiple locations.

There are other variations where the player can play either the machine or the other players. There are also slot games that offer bonuses for certain combinations or allow players to qualify for larger stakes when they win. Widespread access to the Internet also means an increase in the number of PC-based slot machine games that allow players to play from the comforts of home, without coming to a casino or a gaming parlor.

The slot machine has come a long way from its humble beginnings. Now there arises different types of slot games and continues to grow in many ways while being a source of genuine fun.

The Basics of Tens or Better Video Poker

2010-11-03T06:18:00.000+08:00

Video Poker is relatively an advancement to the traditional poker game, a modern innovation and a combination of rules and techniques between the traditional Poker game and slot machines. Playing video poker requires only a basic understanding of the composition of various video poker hands. The game itself is simple.

How to Play

Learning how Tens or Better is played allows you to easily understand the basics of the five-card draw poker game. The object of Tens or Better is to have a five-card poker hand that has a winning combination. The higher the hand is the larger the payout. The payout schedule is shown on the display of the machine for your reference. Once you are given the five cards, you will choose which of them you would like to hold on to and which one you want to be replaced. You can replace your cards only once.

Video poker is a contest between the player and the machine. The dealer in this case, the machine deals the player a hand of five cards. When cards are turned face up the player decides which cards to hold or discard. Then the player draws to replace any discarded cards. The objective is to finish the game with the strongest hand possible. The payout at the end of the game is dependent on the value of the hand the player is holding. If the player won the hand an opportunity to increase your winnings arises.

There are no wild cards in Tens or Better. Tens or Better is played with a 52-card deck that is shuffled after every completed hand. In Tens or Better, the hand ranking is similar to the standard poker game. The only difference is that the minimum possible winning hand is a pair of tens or better and hence the game's name. First thing for you to do is to memorize the hand rankings to have a better understanding of how the game is played. This is usually available on the online casino site your playing.

Rules Of The Game

1. Video Poker is based on the basic poker card game and share common features.

2. The video poker game is a contest between player and machine - the dealer.

3. The objective is to finish the game with the strongest hand possible.

4. The payout at the end of the game is based on the card combination you are holding and the size of your wager.

5. You are offered a further opportunity to increase your winnings by doubling on all Video Poker games.

6. In Single-Hand Video Poker, if the player wins, the winning amount of is displayed inside the hand.

7. Single-Hand Video Poker is played with two to four 52-card decks that are shuffled after each completed hand.

This is basically what Tens or Better Video Poker is, and once you have mastered the game it will only be easy for you to play other five-card draw video poker games.

Tips With Craps Betting

2010-10-21T13:31:00.000+08:00

Craps - one of those few social table games that uses dice is one exciting game which makes it known to almost all online gamers. I say exciting because basically its just like a guessing game wherein you'll guess the number displayed on the dice after the dice toss. You are betting on the number the next roll of the dice will display or won't display.

There are numerous bets you can play on craps table. The best optimum strategy to build in playing craps, is to make bets that has better odds. In determining which bets are better than the others, the house edge plays a major part. Basically, the lower the house edge is, the better is the bet to make. Play on the pass line and come bets, as well as on the don’t pass line and don’t come bets if you wish. These bets has the lowest range of house edge among the other bets in any craps game. You may also consider making some odds bets for a more chance of winning some money.

However, always assume that you will not always win, and prepare yourself for a bad run of luck and a losing streak, in the worst case scenario. And always remember that over the long term, you are bound to lose money. So if you had already earned a good profit, then you can walk away from the game and go home.

Speaking of losing streaks, there is a particular craps betting strategy that involve doubling the previous bet that is lost until you win. The theory is that doubling your bet would recover all losses that you have incurred on the previous bets. Though it is true once you win in the next round of rolling the dice, this theory is rendered useless if you are experiencing a losing streak in which the next doubled bet already exceeds the table limits.

If there are somebody who tells you about a particular betting system that could guarantee your win, don’t fall for it. Over the last thousand years of rolling the dice, people have been trying to find a way that could defy the natural law of randomness and let them win 100% of the time for a particular bet in craps, yet up until now, no one has been proven to success in developing such a betting system. And so far, the only strategy that can really help you get the most out of your bankroll is sticking to bets with better odds.

The best and most reliable tip in playing craps is to stick with your game plan and instinct. Of course you will not play such game uneducated on how it is played. Master first the skills and then you'll be able to formulate your own game strategies. Though there are other experienced players that can tell you what to do and not to do, it is still up to you on how you'll play the game. Sometimes strategies that will work for them would not work for you so better plan the game in a sense that winning will turn to your side.

Five Card Mulligan Poker

2010-10-14T13:01:00.001+08:00

Poker has been very known to all online gambling enthusiast and gamers alike. And as it is widely played, many types have already been created with the card game including The Five Card Mulligan Poker. Five Card Mulligan implies almost the same rules of other poker games but from the name itself its a five-card straight poker game. However, unlike Five Card Draw, in Mulligan Poker you can "take a Mulligan": if your initial hand is just plain horrible, you can throw in a raise bet, and get five completely new cards.

You can only take one Mulligan per hand, though, so remember the table rule: the dealer must take it on a King-high or less, but you have a choice.

The game is played using a 52-card deck with Jokers removed. You compete against the dealer. The game creates the best 5-card poker hand for you and the dealer. Your hand is compared with the dealer's hand. If your hand has a higher value than that of the dealer, you win. If the hand values are the same, it's a tie and your Ante / Raise bet is returned back to you. Payouts for Bonus bets are independent of the main game result. Ante and Raise bet payouts are based on the Ante/Raise payable. The result is calculated based on your hand compared to dealer's hand.

Types of Bets in Five Card Mulligan

Ante Bet:

The player places an "ANTE" to start the game. This bet can be placed by choosing a coin and clicking on the Ante circle on the game table. Once the Ante is placed the player pushes the deal button and the cards are dealt. Payouts for this bet type are based on the Ante Payable. Winning hand is based on comparison on your cards to that of the dealer. Ante payouts are paid out on the Ante bet only.

Raise Bet:

The player will have to make a "RAISE" bet if they chose to take a Mulligan on the first 5 cards they are dealt. he RAISE bet must be equal to the ANTE bet placed.

Bonus Bet:

You can make a "BONUS BET" by placing a $1 - 25 bet in the Bonus Bet area. You cannot place a Bonus bet without having placed the Ante bet first . This is done before the cards are dealt. The bonus only pays out on the initial Five cards. If you decide to take a Mulligan the bonus bet is removed from the table and is automatically lost. You are eligible for the Bonus payout in addition to the regular ante (and raise) payout only if a BONUS BET is placed.

In conclusion, Mulligan Poker is just a simple game and is a game of chance. Its is a fun, entertaining way to learn how to calculate odds and exercise your mind with memorizing the ranking of hands. It’s got the fun of poker, and ease of standard Five Card Draw, and excitement of a do-over, all combined in one hand of cards.

Your Guide To Playing Vegas Strip Blackjack

2010-10-12T12:47:00.000+08:00

With blackjack being such a popular card game there are lots of variants and Vegas Strip Blackjack is one of them. It derives its name from the Vegas Strip where many of the casinos conduct business. The variant of blackjack is played in most of the casino in Vegas and allows players to take a break from the regular form of blackjack and mix things up a little bit.

Vegas Strip Blackjack incorporates existing Blackjack game features with additional features designed to give players a variety of new options not available in a standard Blackjack game. Vegas Strip Blackjack game may somehow be the same as a Blackjack game except that:

Dealer always checks for Blackjack if there is an Ace or a 10-value card (10, J, Q, K) showing, before Player's turn.

The dealer stands on All 17s.

Player is allowed to Double on ANY first two cards. Double after Split is allowed as well.

Player is allowed to re-split twice on an already split hand but cannot re-split Aces.

In Vegas Strip Blackjack, the player competes against the dealer. The game is played on a semi-circular table with 5 playing positions and wagers are placed in the circles provided. This version of blackjack is played with 6 Decks of cards (with the jokers removed) that are shuffled after the completion of every game. Wherein the basic rule is to get a hand higher than the dealer without going over 21. If the face value of your cards is 21 or if the dealer's cards are lower than yours or higher than 21, you win.

How to Play

When starting the blackjack game for the first time the blackjack table is empty – no cards or wagers are on the table and the default wager amount is active.

You now decide how much you want to wager and how many hands you want to play and then place your wager(s) on the table. Once you have completed placing your wager(s) you can start the game by clicking on the DEAL button.

The dealer deals two cards at each player position that has a wager and deals two cards for the dealer. One of the dealer's cards remains face down and all other cards are turned face up. Once all the cards have been dealt, Dealer always peeks for Blackjack before your turn if he/she is showing an Ace or a 10-value card (10, J, Q, K).

Once all cards are dealt and Dealer checks for Blackjack, you are able to the Hit or Stand. When applicable, you are able to Split, Double, or buy Insurance.

If your dealt hand contains an Ace and a 10 or a face card then you have a Blackjack, also called a Natural, and play is automatically moved to the next available hand.

If the value of your hand exceeds 21, then you have gone Bust and have lost this hand and play automatically moves to the next available hand.

When the player's hand(s) are completed, the dealer's hand is played out. Once the dealer's hand is complete, your hand(s) is compared to the dealer's hand to determine win(s) or loss(es) and to update your casino account balance accordingly.

To play again you click on the Rebet button and then click on the Deal button.

New Online Casino Games and Review

2010-10-06T10:01:00.000+08:00

Lately, the step of quantitative growth of online casinos is leveling down because of excessive gratification of the market and the new imposed anti-gaming laws. As of present, online casinos are trying to gain more clients by giving quality service and games. As a proof, many online casino software company such as Microgaming, Cryptologic, PlayTech and RTG are producing several new games for the past years and months. Absolutely, the majority among new games belongs to different slots, mainly video slots with different features and great bonuses. Anyway, ordinary table games are still being in progress for well development.

Some of the latest innovations in online casinos games are as follows to wit:

The most recent news about the solitaire is its being like an old river that firmly stays in its place in the typical set of Window games. Almost all of the online casino software also has this game. It's the same old rules but new version, and if you don't know them and you want to be trained, install a parameters "deal cards one by one" and "account for money" and you will then receive a clear idea of what it is all about. But the end of the game, if solitaire gets completed, you win five times more than more than the initial stake. And, if the solitaire was not completed, you'll also receive some money back. Unfortunately, the analysis of the game is quite complicated and the information about expectations is not yet available.

When it comes to poker, the extraordinary popularity of online poker club preconditioned the impression of the following games in the online casino. The game Casino Hold'em was first developed which was presently available in almost all of online casino software company and soon came the Tequila Poker.

The Casino Hold'em is the game that really resembles the Texas Holdem poker. The player must stake the ante at first, then the player and the dealer take two hole cards and at once the flop is dealt. At the end of the game, if a dealer has less that pair of fours, player receives winning in the amount of ante, but not only one ante, but in coordination with the winning table.

Tequila Poker is far similar from the club poker, but it have some features that make it similar to blackjack or even baccarat. The game needs the 52 cards pack and before dealing the players takes the ante. The wager with pair of aces and higher is the winner. If the combination is lower, the player loses all stakes, if it is higher, the ante is paid and the main stake reproduces in accordance with table of payments that is generally looks like the Video Poker one. If the player has chosen the game Tequila High, points of his five higher cards are summed.

Top 5 Best Online Casino Games

2010-09-28T07:26:00.000+08:00

Online Casino has become very popular among all the internet users all over the world. Many people loves many online casino games. Online casino is not something new to the people most especially to the internet surfers. For some, it have become a way of fun and entertainment and for others, it have become their way out of boredom and a way to divert themselves from their emotional pains.

Most online casino games is very similar to the land based or actual casino games but with only one difference, you do not have to play face to face with your opponents or to the dealers, so you will never get intimidated. The best online casino game to choose are those games with the lowest house edge or the one where the player has an average advantage.

Each online casino have their own rules and regulations and betting limits set to give unique satisfaction to play every time the game is played and to add excitement to the game.

Poker

As far as I know and according to my search and observation, one of the very best high ranking online casino game is poker. Any kind or version of poker such as draw, stud, hold'em, razz, pineapple and more.

Blackjack

Blackjack is one of the most popular online casino games too. It might not be the most exciting or fast paced as any other casino games, however, it is one of the most popular games in the online casino, therefore, it could also be found in many online casino sites.

Slots

Slots are always the first thing that comes into people's mind when they heard of the word casino because it is also world wide played whether in actual or online casinos. It is a betting game usually represented by a theme. Slots are very easy to play, it lets you to place various bets and play as many or as few as you wish. It offers a high chance of wining jackpots.

Roulette

Another popular online casino game is the Roulette. How can we forget the roulette in its very familiar name. Playing this game is very fun but it is totally a game of chances. This game doesn't requires the skill of the player. Its players might just want to place their bet and know their luck because it is purely a game of luck.

Craps

Last on the list is the Craps, it is another popular game on the online casino, it is absolutely rare in the gambling world and on the entire word wide web; Even beginners can be aware about it, and once they started to play, they might want to play and play more. It is not actually a card but, it is dice game.

Everyone loves to play in online casinos, but unfortunately, it not always everyday you win, but somehow, losing is still a part of the game.

How To Win At Roulette

2010-09-16T13:18:00.000+08:00

The roulette is definitely one of the most popular games in the online casinos nowadays. Many players wouldn't pass a day in the casino without taking a spin in the wheel. And of course, many have tried to find a way to get the most out of roulette.

And searching for the perfect strategy to beat the game is one of the obsessions that many players have with roulette. Sadly, however, there is no real way to win continuously in the game. In fact it would be quite impossible. There are however, some things that you can do get the most out of your roulette spins.

The very first thing that you need to understand is that there is really no way of predicting where the ball would actually land. Considering that the numbers are arranged in a random manner, it is very difficult to actually find a pattern, if one even exists. You would even even already be bankrupt even before you see slight hints of that “pattern”.

Another popular but erroneous belief that you need to stay clear away form is the so called gambler's fallacy. This one goes on to says that the wheel will eventually hit big during your run. The wheel will definitely hit big alright, but probably not during your run. This one is quite similar to the one above. Attempting to wait until the wheel hits is definitely a stupid decision as you would end end up totally out of cash by the time it does.

So called betting systems on the other hand, would only suck you out of cash, while promising a big return. These often require you to bet continuously to ensure larger wins. However as it turns out the results of these are still the same: you end up losing more that what you hope for.

What you can do is instead of going for single number bets, play other bets that you can easily win. These are usually the lower prized ones. However, they have a far more frequent return than the larger bets that you can slowly increase your winnings. One such bet that you can play is simply guessing as to what color the ball lands. This is the easiest since you only have two colors to choose from, however this is also the lowest payer. You can also choose multiple numbers and decide whether to bunch them or spread them out on the wheel.

Good money management is also important if you want to get something out of the roulette game. Aside from getting away from the above mentioned money suckers, you should also know how to save your money. Remember to keep a small portion of your every win aside to be sure that you still have a take home amount also know when to stop playing altogether so as not to risk losing all your money back to the casino.

Latest Blackjack Strategies

2010-09-09T14:11:00.000+08:00

In order to get a good win in the game of online blackjack, you should always arm yourself with a good strategy. And in order for your strategy to work, you should be aware of the latest techniques to use and counter against.

One of the blackjack strategies that you need to be familiar with is the basic strategy. This in fact the first strategy that you need to get acquainted with, since you can use it in almost any game situation. The strategy is quite easy to learn and understand, hence the name, it shows you when to hit and when not to.

The idea of the basic strategy is derived from the game itself, which means it rests on solid grounds, making it very useful. The basic strategy chart gives you the list of hands that you can go for during play. In simple terms, it instructs you to stand on high hands and hit on low cards. Additionally, the strategy also tells you when to double down or split for maximum advantage.

In order to make the basic strategy even more effective you need to play it with other strategies. One useful strategy that you can use is blackjack card counting. This one will definitely give a big boost as it will let you know the available cards beforehand, allowing you to know when to make a move much easier.

While the idea of predicting the cards may seem a little impossible, the strategy is in fact very easy to do. All you need to have is a good memory and basic math skills. Contrary to the popular belief that you need to memorize the whole (much more in multiple deck games), you actually need to take note of a handful of cards, usually the more crucial ones like aces are face cards, and keep track of them throughout the game.

Aside from card skills, you also need to have a good betting strategy. This one is perhaps the most important strategy since this is where money is involved. In order to have a good betting strategy, you need to know the betting options that you can make in the game. While there are several bets that you can make in the game, you need to choose only those that are most effective for a situation. Here, your card skills will definitely come in handy. One example is doubling down. In order to make doubling down work for you, you need to determine that you have a good set of hands or can get yourself one during the game.

One last strategy that you need to incorporate into your blackjack play is opponent reading. Here, you need to be aware of even the smallest cue that an opponent might inadvertently give away and use it to your advantage. You also need to learn how to hide your own plays to avoid being countered. This way, you can make your blackjack strategy very formidable during the game.

Sloto Cash's Newest Online Slot Game

2010-08-31T13:32:00.000+08:00

In 2007, Sloto Cash Casino was entitled as the “Best new casino”, “Best Rival Casino”, and “Top online Casino”. This casino, that was powered by Rival gaming, offers over 60 different casino games.

Recently, the worlds friendliest online casino made an announcement regarding the launch of their newest online slot game, the Doo-Woo Daddy-O. This exciting new video slot game is coming on the 24th of August. Doo-Woo Daddy-O is a game playable by Portlander’s, and it is based on fifties theme online.

As the game is jam-packed with almost all type of symbols that make players think of the 50’s, Doo-Woo Daddy-O was inspired by the American culture of 1950’s. It features 20 lines that are spread across its 5 reels, and 2 nasty casino bonus rounds. In the 2 bonus rounds, when the player hits 3 or more Milkshakes on any pay-line, he/she will progress to the Soda Fountain Bonus Round. It is the player's job to serve the customers with ice cream, shakes and soda. Just click on the ingredients to earn bonus points. The more a customer orders, the more points the player will earn! Plus, in this game, you'll see jukeboxes (just like what you had already seen inside Cruisers on 136th and SE Division), record symbols, tasty ice cream floats, 1950's style roller skates, fluffy pink poodles, smoking motorcycles, and groovy hot rods. Moreover, while playing this newest game, you'll see a few cute birds, a 1950's greaser, and a soda jerk.

Doo-Woo Daddy-O also offers a drag racing bonus round, Skill-based Bonus Round, Additional Bonus Round, Wild symbol, Scatters with coin wins. In the Drag Race Bonus round, the game will have the players putting their pedals to the metal and burning rubber. Put the chrome plated ride to the test by shifting into the next gear at the right time to zoom past your opponent.

This cool and fun game doesn't require a high bet value. The minimum bet is $0.20 with all pay-lines activated - and players can increase their bets from 1 up to 10 coins a pay-line. Doo-Wop Daddy-O has 4 coin denominations, ranging from $0.01 to $0.25, and the highest amount gamers can wager is $50 a spin. All winning combinations pay from left to right, except for the scatters and bonus symbols, which pay out in any position.

Thor Slots - Casinoeuro's Newest Slot Game

2010-08-20T13:06:00.000+08:00

Casinoeuro has brought casino excitement to online gamblers from all over the world since 2002. And now, players will definitely patronize them even more for they just recently released a newest slots game named The Thor slot.

While playing the Thor Slot, you will imagine entering the world of the fabled Norse god of thunder, one of the superb Cryptologic Marvel comics slots. The entire game will make you feel like your back to the days of Valhalla, and you'll meet up with the gods and villains of this icy world. The slot is a 5-reel, 3-line video slot complete with wilds, scatters and a bonus feature, activated when three or more Thor symbols appear anywhere on the reels.

Another interesting point of this slot video is that, its scenery will give you a chill, while the hot free spins feature will heat you up! The game is full of character symbols from the famous Thor stories and even includes celestial sounds to make it more realistic and exciting. The mythical god Thor himself is the substitute which can bring about unexpected wins sent from the heavenly Thor himself.

Thor Slot's maximum bet is $45, which is $5 per payline. If the player gets 3 or more scatter symbols after a spin, the free spins are triggered. The player is granted with 10 free spins and all prizes that he/she win during your free spins will be tripled. This feature can also be re-triggered. Winnings are added to the payline and scatter wins. In addition, if the free spin opportunity wasn’t enough, the Thor slot game also offers a chance for players to win one of the three Marvel Comics Superhero random jackpots. Even on a losing spin, players can win big with this jackpot offering. Thor is also included in the Casinoeuro Marvel Jackpot, joining other slot titles such as Spiderman, Hulk and Fantastic Four.

Casinoeuro has released a total of 20 new video slots since the start of 2010 and is scheduled to make further releases. Last month, Casinoeuro also introduced live casino where players can bet against live deals on Blackjack, roulette and baccarat.

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Online Caribbean Stud Poker

2010-08-05T12:41:00.000+08:00

The Caribbean Stud Poker is a 5-card poker variant played with one deck of cards, in which each player receives a mix of face-down and face-up cards dealt in multiple betting rounds. It has a history full of mysteries, oddities, and fiction. However, it is not unusual to notice, for the game poker itself is also adorned with a bizarre and clouded history.

Stud poker started to become famous during the 80's. If you have been to Las Vegas casinos within this decade, you can see more and more Caribbean Stud tables showing up. Some people think that this new twist on poker would not attract too much players and enthusiasts, but it wasn't long before they realize that this feisty little game drew people in like how a sink swallows the water down the drain during those years.

And what is really the main attraction of the stud poker? Well, for your information, it is the game speed that made it famous and attracted most gamblers. Caribbean Stud Poker is one of the fastest variation of poker. It combines the fast paced turn around of blackjack with the dynamic card values of poker to create a truly exciting game.

Nowadays, stud poker finds its permanent place in most live and online casino sites.

Playing Caribbean Stud Poker

The ultimate goal of the stud poker is to beat the dealer's hand (similar to Blackjack), unlike other poker games in which a player plays against the other players. In fact, most people often mistakes this game to be a blackjack game due to the fact that stud tables have 5 playing positions and a place for initial bets. This initial bet is called the 'ante'. You have to make an ante before receiving your cards.

The dealer will then deal 5 faced-up cards to each player all at once. He will also be dealt with 5 cards, but only one is faced up. After receiving your cards, as a stud poker player, you have to make a decision. If you think that your hand is good enough to beat the dealer's, then you have to 'call' and double your Ante (or raise) to maximize your winnings. However, if you think that you have a bad card, do not make an additional wager. You have to fold your cards and then you lose your initial Ante.

Before making a 'deal' (the comparison of the dealer's hand against the players' to determine the winners) in the Caribbean stud poker, the dealer will first check whether his hand is qualified. In order to qualify, his hand must be Ace-King high or better. If he does not qualify, then the players' ante will be paid 1 is to 1, and any raise made will be returned as a 'push'. However, you will still lose your ante if you fold, regardless of whether the dealer's hand is qualified or not.

If the dealer's hand qualifies, then his hand will be compared against the players. If the player's hand is better than the dealers', then the ante will be paid at 1:1 ratio, and the raise will be paid at a corresponding payout based on the value of his hand. However, if the dealer's hand beats the player's, then the ante and the raise will both be lost. Ranking the cards is similar to how you rank cards in poker games. In case that the hands are the same, the kicker(s) will determine the winner.

Caribbean Stud Poker Hands and Payouts

The Caribbean Stud Poker is played with a standard 52 card deck. Ace holds the highest individual rank, followed by King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, and so on until 2. However, unlike blackjack and baccarat, the cards does not contain specific values. The goal is just to create special card combination (technically, the poker hands) using the cards. As stated earlier, regular poker hand ranking hierarchy is applied in this poker variation. The payouts (together with the amount of jackpot in some online casinos) for each poker hand created are as follows, from the highest (Royal Flush) to the lowest qualified hand (Ace-King high):

Royal Flush: 1,000 to 1 (100% of Jackpot)
Straight Flush: 200 to 1 (10% of Jackpot)
Four of a Kind: 100 to 1 ($500 Jackpot)
Full House: 15 to 1 ($100 Jackpot)
Flush: 10 to 1 ($50 Jackpot)
Straight: 4 to 1
Three of a Kind: 3 to 1
Two Pairs: 1 to 1
One Pair: 1 to 1
Ace and King: 1 to 1

Red Dog Table Game

2010-08-03T12:56:00.000+08:00

The table game Red Dog was introduced way back in the 1980's in Nevada casinos. If you had been playing in the casinos during that time, you can see the rising popularity of this game. However, the popularity of this game declined as time pass by, but there are still some land casinos that offer this card game. But even though it's popularity diminished, this game is still featured in most online casino websites. Today, a similar card-based banking game exists with the same name Red Dog, but what we are about to discuss is the Red Dog that is played commonly in American casinos and online casinos.

The Red Dog is also commonly termed as Yablon, Ace Deuce, In Between, Between The Sheets, and Red Dog Poker. It is a card-based game of chance played on Blackjack-sized tables with a shoe holding one standard deck of 52 cards. In some casinos, more than one deck (usually up to 8) can be used in playing Red Dog, and as the number of decks increases, the house edge decreases.

Card Values in Red Dog

Similar to most card games, the cards Two through Ten are worth their face values. Jacks are worth 11, Queens are worth 12, Kings are worth 13, and Aces are worth 14. The suites (Spade, Heart, Club, Diamond) do not matter in ranking the cards. This means that a 5 of Diamonds and a 5 of Spades are both valued as 5.

How To Play Red Dog

In playing Red Dog, the player is betting against the house. This means that as a player, you do not compete against the dealer nor against any other players. The first thing you have to do is to place your bet on the BET circle. Then you'll be dealt with two face up cards. In online casino sites, you will have to click on the DEAL button in order to be given two cards. In order to win the game, the value of the third card that will be dealt should fall between the values of the first two cards given to you. After you are dealt with two cards, there are several scenarios that can happen.

First, if you are dealt with two consecutive cards, such as a 5 and 6 (regardless of suites), then your bet will be returned as a PUSH for it is impossible to be dealt with a third card that will be between them in terms of value.

The second, if you are dealt with a pair (a pair of Queens for example), then consider it a bonus because if the third card has the same value as one of the pair (another Queen based on the example), your bet will be paid 11 to 1. Otherwise, your bet will be returned as a PUSH.

The third, if your first two cards have at least a difference of 2 (in terms of card value), you can choose to raise or not. In online Red Dog, you have to click the RAISE button if you choose to raise, or the DON'T RAISE button if not. If you choose to raise, then you have to double your original bet. If the third card dealt to you falls between the first two cards dealt earlier, then you win the game and you will be paid based on a payout schedule. However, if the third card is not between the first two cards, then your bet is lost.

Red Dog Table Limits and Payouts

Most online casinos set a predefined table limit on how much should you bet on each Red Dog game. Usually, the minimum wager amount is $1 and the maximum is $200. If you win the game, the number of cards that falls between the first two cards will determine how much your payout is. This is termed as the SPREAD. For example, if your first cards are a 5 and a Queen (valued 12), then the spread is 6 cards because there are 6 cards between 5 and Queen (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and Jack). The lower is the card spread, the better is the payout. Following is the common winning payout schedule for Red Dog games:

1 card spread pays out 5 to 1
2 cards spread pays out 4 to 1
3 cards spread pays out 2 to 1
4 or more cards spread pays out 1 to 1

Exciting, isn't it? Play Red Dog now on the best online casino websites.

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3-Reel Slot Machines Online

2010-07-21T12:54:00.000+08:00

The original classic slot machines that can be played on the live casinos are now made available through online 3-reel slots in online casino websites. This game features 3 spinning reels containing symbols and has up to 5 pay-lines. 3-reel slots are easy to play and do not require any experience in playing the game nor any skill just to be a big winner.

The so-called One Armed Bandit was invented by Charles Fey in the year 1887. This became the ancestor of the modern 3-reel slot machines today, and when people hear the word "slots", the picture of this machine, having three reels that spins whenever coin was wagered and the lever was pulled, was commonly the first thing that came to their minds. The most common symbols on these traditional slot machines, up to now, are Lucky 7's, fruits, and BAR symbols, though there are already a number of different varieties of themes and pictures.

3 reel slots are very easy to play, which was one of their biggest draws. However, as technology led to the creation of far more advanced machines, the 3 reel suffered. Land-based casinos have filled their floors with blinking and singing video slots that offer players more reels, more pay lines, bonus games and feature icons, causing the 3 reel machine to become somewhat of a relic of gambling history. Fortunately, with the advent of online casinos and online gaming, the 3 reel games have seen a resurgence in popularity as many slots enthusiasts rediscover the unique simplicity of these traditional games.

How to Play 3 Reel Slots

One of the biggest benefits of slots is that they are easy to play. You don't need to be experienced in slots or gambling to win, and you can learn them at your own pace. Plus, no matter how many reels or pay lines they have, the basic procedure of these games is the same. The biggest difference between 3 reel machines and other slot games is the fact that 3 reels often use coins. The value of the coins differs between each game, but can be worth as little as $0.01 or as much as $5.00 or more.

Normally 3 reel games will take up to three coins. Because of this, there are three different pay tables. Which table you use depends on how many coins you put in. For example, if you put in three coins, you will activate the highest paying table. With two or more pay lines, multiple coins will activate the multiple lines. These will have a single pay table in which you are paid out a designated amount per winning line.

Once you've made your wager, all you have to do is press the Spin button and let the reels do the rest. If you spin a winning combination of symbols across your pay line(s), you will be rewarded. Some 3 reel machines can have bonus icons or wild symbols. These are special symbols that will reward you with bonuses such as extra coins or replace any other symbol to create a winning combination.
3 Reel Slots Strategy

While winning at slots is entirely random, there is no strategy to help you spin those winning combinations. Fortunately, there is a strategy that you can use in order to make the most out of your bankroll and perhaps increase your winnings in the long run. There are only two things to remember when it comes to this strategy.

First, find a bet that doesn’t deplete your balance in one or two spins, but is large enough that it will bring in a decent amount with each win. Finding this medium can be a little tricky at first, but it will only take a couple of spins before you find something that you’re comfortable with.

Second, it usually makes the most sense to play the maximum number of lines. If you’re playing a game that only has a single pay line, you don’t need to worry about this. If you’re playing a game that offers more than one pay line, you should play all of them to increase your chances of winning.

Now that you’re a little more familiar with 3 reel games, check out one of our recommended casinos to check out one of the many 3 reel games on offer. Have a few spins and discover why 3 reel machines have endured for over a century.

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Multi-hand Deuces and Joker Video Poker

2010-07-16T12:49:00.000+08:00

The Deuces and Joker is a variety of video poker that is played in online casino websites. The Multi-hand version can be played with one or more hands, using a 53-card deck that is shuffled after each completed hand. The deuces (or the 2s) and the Joker are all acting as wild cards in the variety, in which they can be other cards in the deck, of any suit or rank, and can help in forming a powerful poker hand ranking. If you obtain one or more of these wild cards, the game will automatically assign a suit and value to it, and with the other cards in your hand, you can win the highest possible payout. Thus, it is a lot easier to create potential winning hands.

The buttons used in the Deuces and Joker is similar to any other variations of online video poker games. These include the Increase [+] and Decrease [-], BET ONE, DEAL, and BET MAX. In order to HOLD a card, you have to click the desired card to keep, or deselect any HELD card by clicking it again. The DRAW, REBET, COLLECT, and DOUBLE buttons are also present in this game. This video poker game also accepts 1 to 5 coins. The minimum coin value is $0.25 and the maximum coin value is $10. Thus, the amount of your wager can be from $0.25 up to $50.

Deuces and Joker Poker Hands and Payouts

Standard poker hand ranking system is used in the Deuces and Wild video poker, with some new ranks formed by using one or more wild cards. The lowest rank that will pay out is a Three of a Kind, and a unique new hand ranking is introduced in this version, which pays out the most, the 4 Deuces and a Joker (all 5 wild cards). The payouts depend on the hand ranking and the number of coins that you wagered. It is expressed as number of coins. This payout is multiplied by the coin value that you had wagered. For example, if the coin value you choose to wager is $10 and you wagered 5 coins, then you hit a Straight, your payout will be 10 coins, which is equivalent to $100 (from $10 x 10). Following are the payouts for each hand ranking, with reference to how many coins are wagered:

4 Deuces and a Joker
5-coin wager - wins 10,000 coins

Royal Flush
1-coin wager - wins 250 coins
2-coin wager - wins 500 coins
3-coin wager - wins 750 coins
4-coin wager - wins 1,000 coins
5-coin wager - wins 4,000 coins

4 Deuces
1-coin wager - wins 25 coins
2-coin wager - wins 50 coins
3-coin wager - wins 75 coins
4-coin wager - wins 100 coins
5-coin wager - wins 125 coins

Wild Royal Flush (a Royal Flush that uses one or more wild cards)
1-coin wager - wins 12 coins
2-coin wager - wins 24 coins
3-coin wager - wins 34 coins
4-coin wager - wins 48 coins
5-coin wager - wins 60 coins

Five of a Kind (Four of a Kind plus a wild card)
1-coin wager - wins 9 coins
2-coin wager - wins 18 coins
3-coin wager - wins 27 coins
4-coin wager - wins 36 coins
5-coin wager - wins 45 coins

Four of a Kind, Full House, and Flush
1-coin wager - wins 3 coins
2-coin wager - wins 6 coins
3-coin wager - wins 9 coins
4-coin wager - wins 12 coins
5-coin wager - wins 15 coins

Straight
1-coin wager - wins 2 coins
2-coin wager - wins 4 coins
3-coin wager - wins 6 coins
4-coin wager - wins 8 coins
5-coin wager - wins 10 coins

Three of a Kind
1-coin wager - wins 1 coins
2-coin wager - wins 2 coins
3-coin wager - wins 3 coins
4-coin wager - wins 4 coins
5-coin wager - wins 5 coins

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Bingo Bucks Specialty Game Guide

2010-07-12T11:13:00.000+08:00

Combining all major games in the casino, Bingo Bucks is a specialty games that features game play characteristics from slots, bingo, and poker. This game is offered in many online casino sites.

The objective of the game is to collect balls with symbols on them in a pay line. There are 12 pay lines in the game with 8 winning combinations, and pays out like a slot machine, making it one of the easier game variety of slots, bingo, and poker games to win. Though you may think that it is a rather complicated mixture of the said games, it is in fact pretty easy to learn. No skill is required, since everything is generated at random. All you have to do to play the game is to wager one or more coins and spin the balls.

Bingo Bucks Game Play Mechanics

The game play mechanics of Bingo Bucks is rather easy. The first thing to do is to decide on the coin size that you wish to play, by clicking on the plus [+] or minus [-] buttons. The next step is to decide how many coins you wish to bet by clicking on the BET ONE button (adds a coin one by one, and if it reaches the maximum, the counter will reset back to 1) or the BET MAX button (automatically wagers the maximum number of coins and starts spinning the balls). Each coin unlocks one pay line, and betting on the maximum allows you to win on all pay lines available for that game.

After deciding the amount and number of coins to bet, you now click on the ROLL button to start spinning the balls. When the balls finish spinning the symbol combinations along each enabled pay-line are checked. You get paid out for winning combinations falling on an enabled pay-line. If a winning combination appears on a pay-line that you have not enabled, you will not receive a payout for that combination

Bingo Bucks Game Limits

The Bingo Bucks machine receives from 1 to 12 coins. The minimum coin size is $0.25 and the maximum value is $5.00, so to summarize, the minimum amount of bet is $0.25 and the maximum is $60.00 (12 x $5) per spin.

For every coin that you put in an additional pay-line is enabled. For example, 3 coins enables the first, second and third pay-lines. The fourth through twelfth pay-lines are disabled.

1 Coin enables the first (horizontal, center) pay-line
2 Coins enables the second (horizontal, upper) pay-line
3 Coins enables the third (horizontal, lower) pay-line
4 Coins enables the fourth (horizontal, upper) pay-line
5 Coins enables the fifth (horizontal, lower) pay-line
6 Coins enables the sixth (vertical, center) pay-line
7 Coins enables the seventh (vertical, left) pay-line
8 Coins enables the eighth (vertical, right) pay-line
9 Coins enables the ninth (vertical, far-left) pay-line
10 Coins enables the tenth (vertical, far-right) pay-line
11 Coins enables the eleventh (diagonal, left top to bottom right) pay-line
12 Coins enables the eleventh (diagonal, left bottom to top right) pay-line

Bingo Bucks Winning Combinations, and Payouts

The winnings paid out on Bingo Bucks are dependent on the symbol combination that lands on an enabled pay-line and the value of the coin bet. The total of your winnings is the number of coins won times the value of the coin played.

The spinning balls has a variety of symbols, plus the letters B, I, N, G, and O. The following are the winning combinations with their corresponding payouts (expressed as the number of coins won) in Bingo Bucks:

BINGO -- 1000
5 of a Kind (any symbol) -- 100
BING or INGO -- 50
BIN, ING or NGO -- 25
4 of a kind (any symbol) -- 12
Full House (3 of 1 symbol, 2 of another) -- 10
3 of a kind (any symbol) -- 6
Two pair (any symbols) -- 5

Bingo Bucks is a very suitable game for beginners in online casino gaming, since it takes a little bit of everything combined into a single entertaining game.

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Online Baccarat Gaming Guide

2010-06-29T16:20:00.000+08:00

Baccarat is the oldest of all games played in modern casinos. The objective of the game is to predict which of the two hands (Banker or Player) that are about to be dealt will be closer to having a value of 9.

In Baccarat the player competes against the banker. Wagers are placed in the Tie, Banker and Player areas shown on the table. Cards are dealt from a deck of cards called a shoe. Traditionally, the shoe contains anywhere from six to eight standard 52-card deck without jokers. Most online casino baccarat however is played using eight 52-card decks. Each wager placed is treated as a separate wager against the banker.

Two hands of cards are dealt, one for the Player and one for the Banker. Each hand will contain either two or three cards.

Online Baccarat Table Limits and Payouts

For each hand, there is a $5.00 minimum bet on each hand, a $200.00 limit on each bet position (Banker, Tie & Player). The table limit is $600.00

If the Banker wins, the payout is 1:1 less 5% for the winning bets. If the Player wins, even money is paid (1:1), and if there is a Tie, winning bets will be paid 8 to 1.

Online Baccarat Buttons

The COIN buttons are used to choose and adjust the size of your bet. The bets can only be changed or added between games.

The DEAL button starts a new game of Baccarat.

The HIDE HISTORY hides the history of last hands played.

The HISTORY shows the history of last hands played.

The CLEAR button clears all bets.

Online Baccarat Game Play Mechanics

When starting the Baccarat game for the first time the Baccarat table is empty – no cards or wagers are on the table and the default wager amount ($5) is active.

You now decide how much you want to wager and what bet you want to play and then place your wager(s) on the table. To place a wager on any of these bets simply left click on the table to increase the size of your bet and right click to decrease.

Place your bet(s) on the table in the area labeled Player, Tie, Banker. Once you have completed placing your wager(s) you can start the game by clicking on the DEAL button. Two hands of cards are dealt, one for the Player and one for the Banker. Each hand will contain either two or three cards. If the first two cards dealt to the Player or the Banker are equal to five (5) or less, then the respective hand will be dealt a third card.

The winning hand will be the one whose value is closest to nine (9). The value of a hand is calculated by adding up the value of the cards. Face cards and 10s have no value in Baccarat. Aces are worth 1 point. All other cards are counted at face value. Values that exceed nine are adjusted by removing the tens column

For example, if you have a hand of 9 and 7, 9+7=16, the tens column is removed, and the final hand value is 6.

Once the winning hand is determined the game is over. If the hand you bet on wins you will be paid out.

After the first two cards are dealt to both the Player and Dealer, a third card may be dealt but the player does not ask for a third card. Additional cards are subject to the third card rule.

When the Player and Banker hands equal the same total, the hand is declared a Tie. If you did not bet on a Tie, your initial bet will be returned as a push.

If the value of the cards in either the Player's Hand or the Banker's Hand is an 8 or a 9 (a "natural") after receiving their initial two cards then no more cards shall be dealt to either hand.

If the value of the cards in the Banker's hand on the first two cards is 0 to 7 inclusive, the Player's hand shall draw in accordance with the third card rules. When the Player's hand is completed then Banker's hand is played out.

Once the banker's hand is complete, the Player's hand is compared to the Banker's hand and win(s), loss(es) or tie(s) are determined and your casino account balance is adjusted accordingly.

To play again click on the DEAL button.

Previous Wins History Feature

A list of the previous wins is displayed on the right hand side of the screen. The letter 'B' indicates the Banker's hand, the letter 'P' indicates the Player's hand and a Tie is indicated by a 'T'. Consecutive wins by either the Banker or the Player are displayed in the same row.

A new row is displayed when the Banker or Player starts a new winning streak. A Tie is considered part of the same winning streak and is always displayed in the same row as the previous winner.

Third Card Rules

Depending on the value of the hands upon receiving the first two cards, the Player's hand may draw a third card or not. If the value is 0 to five, the hand must draw a third card. If it is 6 or 7, it must stand. And if it is 8 or 9, it is a NATURAL, and both hands stand.

After the Player's Hand acts on a third card draw, the Banker's Hand receives a third card according to predefined rules. If the hand value is 0 to 2, the hand must draw. If it is 3 to 6, the Player's third card will determine whether the Banker's hand should draw or stand. If it is 7, it must stand. And if it is 8 or 9, it is a NATURAL, and both hands stand.

Similar to what is stated above, if the Banker's hand value is 3 to 6, the decision whether to stand or draw depends on the Player's third cards. If the hand is 3, it must stand if the Player's third card is 8, or draw if the third card is an Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 9. If the hand value is 4, the hand stands if the Player's third card is either 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King, or Ace, or draw on 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7.

If the Banker's Hand is 5, it should draw if the Player's third card is 4, 5, 6, or 7, or stand on 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K, or Ace. If the Banker's Hand is 6, it should draw if the Player's third card is 6 or 7, or stand on 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, J, Q, K, or Ace.

If the Player's hand does not draw a third card, the Banker must draw if the hand value is either 3, 4, or 5, and must stand if it is 6.

Online Bonus Slots Games

2010-06-28T09:08:00.004+08:00

Bonus slots games are online casino slot machines that have some extra bonus features which are unlocked by forming a specific combination on the reels. These bonus features are some sort of mini games that are not only fun to play, but also give a great chance of winning more money from the game, like free spins, multipliers, and free cash from a mini game. Hence, the games are termed bonus slots, and their featured bonus games happen to be among the best aspects of any slots game.

Two general types of bonus features are known in the slots games. These are the Reel Based and Non-Reel Based bonus games.

Reel Based Bonus Games

Reel based bonus games are those that occur on the slot reels. If you get three or more of a feature icon on an enabled payline, you can trigger these bonuses. While the feature is active, your game will be paused momentarily. There are several types of reel based bonus games, in which they are usually simple, yet have a very significant impact on your game if you win them.

Free Spins - you are rewarded with a number of free spins, whenever you form three or more feature icons, commonly termed as Scatter Symbols. Thus, you are saved of a number of wagers from your bankroll, and can still have a chance of winning more money without risking anything. This is because a multiplier is applied in most free spins, in which your winnings will be multiplied by a certain number, like 3 or 5.

Cascades - Players are given the chance of winning more money by removing the icons in a winning payline and replacing them with new icons, thus, doubling the chance of your payouts.

Hold n' Spin - a bonus game that allows you to keep some reels in position while letting others to spin. This bonus feature also doubles the chance of winning more cash or another bonus.

Wild Features - commonly termed as Wild Symbols. These are icons that can be substituted to any icon on the reels, and help create a winning combination in an enabled payline.

Symbol Slide - this feature allows you to slide a certain symbol across the reels.

Non-Reel Based Bonus Games

Non-reel based bonus games offer much more sophisticated and exciting graphics and game play than the reel based ones. Upon activating the bonus feature by forming the required combination on the reels, a new window will be opened, and a sort of a new mini game can be played, in which you can also win more prizes. There seems to be no limit with regards to the themes used in the games, but most of them fall on a similar idea.

Wheel of Fortune - you spin the wheel on the mini game, and you will be awarded with whatever prize is indicated when the wheel stops. Depending on the slots game, you can spin the wheel in a number of times.

Pick a Box - you have to pick from a few "boxes" and will be rewarded with whatever is on the box that you pick. There are some slots that have multiple levels in picking a box.

Pick Until Pop - you have to keep picking from a collection of concealed items and continue to gather what are beneath them, until you have picked a "pooper" or a "booby" icon, that ends the mini game.

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Online Keno Gaming Guide

2010-06-25T13:37:00.000+08:00

Keno is a game that resembles lotteries that are played today. A sealed drum contains numbered balls from which they are randomly drawn and compared to the players' chosen numbers. The winning payouts depend on how many numbers the player chose and how many of the player's numbers match the drawn numbers. Online casinos provides online keno game for the players to enjoy, under the specialty games selection.

Keno Terminology

Like the table game Craps, online keno games have some unique terms used exclusive to the game.

CALL - To draw the numbers for each game.
CATCH - To catch a number means that a number you have marked on your keno ticket has been drawn.
COMBINATION WAY TICKET - A ticket in which groups of numbers are bet several different ways, allowing the player to spread money over several combinations.
KENO BOARD - A large electronic board that displays the winning keno numbers.
NUMBER POOL - The range of numbers from which you select the ones you want to play. A typical keno pool ranges from 1 to 80.
SPOT - Any number from 1 to 80 that a player selects on a keno ticket. It also refers to the number of numbers that are marked on a ticket.
TOUCH WAND - A pointing device used on some video keno machines to select numbers.

How to Play Online Keno Games

When starting a keno game for the first time the keno table is empty - no numbers are selected and the default wager amount is active. Re-entering the game will show your last game state status.

Select a wager by clicking on one of the COIN buttons, and select up to fifteen numbers on the keno ticket. The number of marks chosen is shown in the 'Total Numbers Played' field and the paytable changes depending on how many marks you have selected.

Once you are ready to start the game click on one of the PLAY buttons. This starts the balls bouncing and randomly dropping from drum. As a ball drops from the drum they roll across the screen and the number is displayed on the ball once it has come to a complete stop.

If you have successfully predicted a catch the following three things happen:

On the Keno ticket, your mark changes colour,
The ball and number change color.
The paytable highlights to show that a catch was made.

When all twenty numbers have been drawn you can see the number of catches on the PAYTABLE and the amount you won in the PAYOUT field.

If you clicked on the PLAY 5 or PLAY 10 buttons the balls then roll off the table and new numbers are drawn until all 5 or 10 plays are completed. After each game your casino account balance is adjusted, the paytable shows the payout (number of tokens), and how many catches remain.

To play again click on the CLEAR, PLAY 1, PLAY 5 or PLAY 10 button.

Buttons Used in Online Keno

The COIN buttons are used to choose and adjust the size of your bet. The bets can only be changed or added between games.

The Keno Ticket is the large grid of numbers from 1 through 80. Left click on a Keno ticket button to select and highlight up to fifteen numbers. You can also unselect a number by clicking on a highlighted number.

The PLAY buttons start a new game of Keno. The PLAY 1 button plays a single game of Keno, the PLAY 5 button plays five successive games using the same numbers and wager, and the PLAY 10 button plays ten successive games of Keno using the same numbers and wager.

The CLEAR button removes all selected numbers from the Keno ticket and removes the balls that were drawn.

The REBET button resets the game by removing the balls from the table and leaves your selected numbers on the Keno ticket.

Keno Table Limits and Payouts

The minimum machine wager is one $1.00 coin and the maximum wager is one $10.00 coin. The payouts for Keno depend upon the number of marks you selected, the number of catches you made, and the amount of coin that you bet.

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Blackjack European Rules

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Blackjack is one of the most popular and recognized games in modern casinos. It offers the best percentage of return when the player is patient and keeps track of all cards which have been used.

An online casino version of Blackjack is played using European Blackjack rules. Blackjack is a game where the player competes against the dealer. The game is played on a semi-circular table with 5 playing positions and wagers are placed in the circles provided. Cards are dealt from a deck of cards called a shoe containing 4 standard 52-card decks (no jokers) that are shuffled after each hand.

How to Play Blackjack European Rules

The basic rule of the game is get a hand higher than the dealer without going over 21. If the face value of your cards is a Blackjack (Ace and a face card), or if the dealer's cards are lower than yours you win !!! In this version, the dealer must hit on all hands totaling 16 or less and stand on all hands totaling 17 or more.

When starting the Blackjack European Rules game for the first time, the blackjack table is empty - no cards or wagers are on the table and the default wager amount is active.

You now decide how much you want to wager and how many hands you want to play and then place your wager(s) on the table. Once you have completed placing your wager(s) you can start the game by clicking on the DEAL button.

Two cards are dealt at each player position that has a wager and two cards are given to the dealer. One of the dealer's cards remains face down and all other cards are turned face up.

As soon as the last card is turned face up you are able to the HIT or STAND. and when applicable you are able to SPLIT, DOUBLE, or buy INSURANCE. If possible you have to decide to SPLIT or DOUBLE before choosing to HIT or STAND. Once you've made your decision to buy INSURANCE you can then SPLIT, DOUBLE, HIT or STAND.

If your dealt hand contains an Ace and a 10 or a face card then you have a BLACKJACK, also called a NATURAL, and play is automatically moved to the next available hand.

If the value of your hand exceeds 21 then you have gone BUST and have lost this hand and play automatically moves to the next available hand.

When the player's hand(s) are completed the dealer's hand is played out. Once the dealer's hand is complete, your hand(s) is compared to the dealer's hand to determine win(s) or loss(es) and to update your casino account balance accordingly.

To play again you click on the REBET button and then click on the DEAL button.

Blackjack European Rules Hands

Bust - All hands that exceed 21 lose, even if the dealer also goes BUST. If the dealer goes BUST but the player's hand is under 21 the player wins.

Blackjack - All hands that are dealt an Ace and a 10 or a face card win, unless the dealer also has a BLACKJACK – a PUSH.

Insurance Bets - All hands that purchased INSURANCE win if the dealer has a BLACKJACK – you will break even; if the dealer doesn't have a BLACKJACK the INSURANCE bet loses.

Push - If the dealer's hand total and the player's hand total are the same then the hand is a tie or PUSH and the player's bet is returned.

Other - If the dealer's hand and the player's hand are both under 21 the hands are compared. If the player's hand is closer to 21 the player wins, if the dealer's hand is closer to 21 the player loses.

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Multi-Hand Aces and Face Video Poker

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Multi-Hand Aces and Faces is an online video poker variety in online casino sites that can be played from 2 to 4 hands at the same time. The term "Aces and Faces" refers to the idea that the video poker variety offers higher payouts for any Four of a Kind of either Aces, Jacks, Queens, or Kings. The term 'faces' applies to the so-called face-cards (J, Q, and K). There are no wild cards used in the game.

Multi-Hand Aces and Faces Limits and Payouts

The video poker variety accepts 1 to 5 coins, from $0.10 to $20 value of each coin. The payouts for the game, depending on the final poker hand ranking that the player is holding, are as follows:

Royal Flush: 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000
Four Aces: 80, 160, 240, 320, 400
Straight Flush: 50, 100, 150, 200, 250
4 Jacks, Queens, Kings: 40, 80, 120, 160, 200
4 2s Through 10s: 25, 50, 75, 100, 125
Full House: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40
Flush: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25
Straight: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20
Three of a Kind: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15
Two Pairs: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
Jacks or Better: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

The payout amounts that are listed for each hand ranking is shown as the number of coins returned for wagers of 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 coins, respectively. The denomination of the coins being paid by the video poker game is dependent on the denomination of the coin/s you wagered.

Rules of Multi-Hand Aces and Faces Video Poker

1. Video Poker is based on the basic poker card game and share common features.

2. The video poker game is a contest between player and machine – the dealer.

3. The objective is to finish the game with the strongest hand possible.

4. The payout at the end of the game is based on the card combination you are holding and the size of your wager.

5. You are offered a further opportunity to increase your winnings by doubling on all Video Poker games.

6. In Multi-Hand Video Poker, if the player wins, the winning amount of each hand is displayed inside the hand or hands that won.

7. Whenever you get one or more deuces or jokers in your final hand, the computer will automatically assign a suit and value to it to give you the highest possible payout, in light of the other cards that you are holding. This ensures that it is a lot easier to create potentially winning hands.

8. Multi Hand Video Poker is played with two to four 52-card decks that are shuffled after each completed hand.

9. In Multi-Hand Video Poker, you can play 2, 3 or 4 hands at a time.

10. Each card you hold appears in the other hands on the screen.

11. When you press the deal button, each hand is filled in with cards from a separate deck, but with the same card value. That means you have up to four tries to win.

12. If you're dealt a straight, flush, full house, straight flush, or a Royal Flush, you can hold all five cards and get paid up to four times.

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Specialty Games - Alternatives to Traditional Casino Gaming

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Some may say that online casino gaming only revolves around the games like poker and its varieties, blackjack, baccarat, craps, slots, and others that are commonly seen in the casino halls in Vegas or other places around the world. Though it is true that the excitement brought by these online casino games are very well enough to rival those of live casino gaming, the excitement does not stop there.

The Arrival of the Specialty Games

Since the introduction of online casino gaming, there have been a trend of applying lots of varieties and twists made to the traditional games in the casinos. Including in this trend is the introduction of the Specialty Games in online casinos, in which these are some games that are not usually found in live gambling houses, but are some kind of mixes between different casino games and some Eastern gambling ideas that are now available as online casino games. Here are some examples of different specialty games that you can find on different casino sites:

Keno - though Keno is more of a lottery-oriented game, it can be found in the casinos as well as in casino websites, in which it is a Chinese-originated game.

Poker Dice - this game is considered as a poker game using dice, not cards, in which the poker hand ranking is derived from 5 pieces of dice, with each side corresponding to a certain card rank. This game is somewhat inspired by video poker games.

Dazzling Dice - this is another game resembling video poker, in which a number of dice is used in determining poker hand ranks, and it pays out similar to slot machines.

Hot Dice - this is a craps-inspired scratch game in which you have to scratch a card that contains two dice showing the total of 7 or 11, the "natural" outcomes in craps.

Lucky 8's - this game is a scratch card game filled with magical payouts, as most reviews mention it, in which the goal is to match one of the lucky numbers.

Magic 7's - this a wizard-oriented game in which the player has to reveal a number 7 on the magic hats, and get the corresponding prizes.

Bingo Bucks - a combination of Bingo and slots, this game pays out similar to slot machines, and uses the term "BINGO" as the jackpot combination in each pay line.

Sic Bo - this Chinese game is played with three dice and is an action-filled, exciting game in which multiple bets can be made at the same time.

5 Diamond Blackjack - this is a game that is considered as a mix of blackjack and scratch card games. You can win by either scratching a Blackjack (21) hand, getting a Diamond symbol, or beating the dealer's hand.

Table Games in Online Casinos

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Table games, also called "tabletop" games, are those games that refer to board games, card games, dice games, and others that are usually played on top of the table or on any flat surface. In casinos, table games are very popular. Thus, online casinos gives players the opportunity of experiencing what it feels like to be playing on the casino floor at the comfort of their homes, by offering online versions of the thrilling table games that provides a lot of excitement and handsome payouts.

Different Table Games

Table games in online casinos come in some varieties. Most of them are card games, with the exception of craps and both varieties of roulette. Here are the short introductions of some of the well-known table games.

Online Craps - The very lively dice game in the casinos, craps, is made available as an online casino game for players to enjoy. The advantage of the online version is that the very high peer pressure and adrenaline rush that poorly affects the game play are eliminated.

Online Roulette Games - Both versions of the roulette wheel games, European and American, are also in online versions now. Getting into the game, you can do both inside and outside betting as well.

Online Blackjack Games - Thinking of blackjack, there are some variations with different twists introduced in the online casinos, aside from the regular game that you know in the land casinos.

Online Poker Varieties - the high skills required in the game makes it a lot more like a sport rather than a gambling game. Thus, online poker has their own poker rooms, and can be played by more than one players online. There are also lots of poker varieties that are available in the online casinos, such as casino holdem, let them ride, Pai Gow, stud, tri card, and others.

Online Baccarat - Well, betting on the player and the banker, or on the tie, can also be done in online casino websites. And more importantly, the online version of baccarat offers opportunities for low-rollers to enjoy the game, since the table limits are set to fit their bankroll, unlike the high stakes that live baccarat is known of.

War Card Game - A classical children game, now brought to the casinos. Well, take it on a simpler side. Play the game and declare "war" with the casino.

Red Dog - Another simple card game, which popularly goes by names like In Between. Making sure that your third card is "in between" the first two cards is fun, and it can also be found in online casino websites.

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Online Video Poker Games

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Video poker is a game that is based on the basic 5-draw poker. It is considered as a cross between poker and slot machines, since the game is a contest between a player and a machine that acts as the dealer. The goal of the game is to come up with the most powerful poker hand ranking to be paid out by the machine. The payout at the end of the game is dependent on the final hand value that the player is holding and the amount of the wager made.

Online Video Poker Games

Online casino websites recognized the rising popularity of video poker games in live casinos, that's why they currently offer the game along with numerous casino games, second only to online slot machines in terms of the number of varieties available in just a single casino website.

How To Play Online Video Poker

The mechanics on how to play online video poker is very simple and only requires a basic understanding of poker hands and a common sense in order to play the game effectively.

An online video poker game starts by first choosing the amount of wager.
In multi-hand video poker games, you have to decide how many number of hands to play with. Each hand will use the same amount of wager you choose.
After betting the desired amount and selecting the number of hands to play, the machine, which acts as the dealer, will deal you with five face down cards.
Upon turning the cards face up, your initial hand/s will be displayed, and if any hand forms a rank that can be found on the paytable, that rank will be highlighted on the paytable.
You then decide which cards to hold (keep) or discard in hope of forming a stronger hand ranking. You may choose to keep all cards, or if you had discarded one or more cards, you have to draw cards to replace the ones that you discarded.
You will be paid out for a hand ranking of at least one pair of 10s or Jacks, depending on the minimum winning hand ranking in each video poker variety. The higher is the hand rankings, the higher is your payout. You can collect your payout immediately and start a new game.
You can also choose to double your winnings, by choosing a card in which your payout will be doubled if the card you selected is higher than the dealer's card.

Video Poker Hand Rankings

Standard poker hand rankings are used in determining the final hand value that you are holding at the end of the game. However, depending on the video poker variety, the least rank that will be paid out will vary, and there are some twists in the payouts for each hand ranks, as well as some additional rankings that are introduced. Here are the standard poker hand rankings that every video poker variety is using:

Royal Flush
Straight Flush
Full House
Four of a Kind
Straight
Flush
Three of a Kind
Two Pairs

For one pairs, the term "Jacks or Better" and "Tens or Better" is used to denote that the least hand that will be paid are one pair of Jack and one pair of Tens, respectively.

Basic Online Video Poker Buttons

Playing online video poker games comes with a familiarization of a number of buttons in order to know the game better. Most varieties of the game use the same set of buttons. These buttons are as follows:

Increase [+] and Decrease [-] COIN Buttons - allows you to decide on the coin denominations that you want to wager.

Increase [+] and Decrease [-] HAND Buttons - allows you to choose the number of hands that you wish to play, usually from 1 to 4 hands. This button is not available to single hand video poker games, for these varieties only uses one hand to play.

BET ONE - allows you to increase the number of the coins you want to wager one by one. If the number of coins is already in the maximum based on the game limits, the counter resets to 1.

BET MAX - allows you to wager the maximum amount of coins based on the game limits, and instantly starts the game.

DEAL - allows you to start the game after you have chosen the desired amount to bet.

HOLD - allows you to keep a card in your hand. If you already had chosen to keep a card, the button on that card is now labeled as HELD, and clicking on this button, or just the held card, allows you to discard the card.

DRAW - allows you to complete the game by dealing new cards in place of the unheld cards, if there is any.

REBET - allows you to start another game with the same amount of bet and number of hands as the previous game. If you have a payout, this will automatically be collected by clicking the button.

COLLECT - allows you to collect your winnings.

DOUBLE - allows you to double your winnings.

Online Video Poker Game Limits and Payouts

Most video poker games accepts 1 to 5 coins, with denominations from $0.50 to $20 each coin. Thus, the minimum wager is $0.50 and the maximum allowed bet is $100. Payouts vary from one game type to another, usually having Royal Flush as the hand with the highest payout.

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Online Slots Games in Casino Websites

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Slot Machines! The number one most favorite games in land casinos, simply because of its promising rewards without the need of high-level skills that most card games require. The popularity of this game doesn't stop in brick-and-mortar casinos. In fact, online slots (also called video slots) is one of the main attractions in online casinos worldwide.

Numerous themes, designs, and twists can be seen in online slots. These elements add excitement to gambling in online casinos. Players can feel different ambiances, but they can still experience the entertainment of playing in live casinos. And whatever designs or characteristics these games may have, players are bound to either pull out a winning spin or have their bankroll robbed by the machine.

How to Play Online Slots

Live slot machines are played by inserting coins to the machine, and pulling the lever beside it. Then the reels will start spinning and when they stop and form a winning combination, the machine starts to throw out coins to the payout area. The only difference that can be found in online slots games, aside from the intangibility of the virtual game, is the ease of betting and getting the payout. There may even be a "lever" that can be "pulled" in online slots.

Online Slots Buttons

Any online slots game comes with a number of buttons that you have to be familiarized with in playing the game.

BET ONE - this button allows you to increase the number of coins wagered one by one. If the maximum number of coins has been already achieved and you click on this button, the counter will reset to 1.

BET MAX / PLAY MAX - this button allows you to wager the maximum amount of coins in the slots game you are playing.

SPIN REELS - this button allows you to spin the reels and start the game. In some online slots games, a graphical lever acts as the spin button to make you feel like playing on real slot machines.

STOP REELS - this button allows you to stop the reels from spinning. Some games will stop all the three reels one after another by just one click of the stop button, while others will require multiple clicks (based on the number of reels) to stop each from spinning. And there are still other games that do not have this button, the reels will automatically stop for a set period of time.

PLUS (+) - allows you to increase the value of the coins you wager. The amount increases usually from $0.01 to $10.

MINUS (-) - allows you to decrease the value of the coins you wager.

Types of Online Slots Games

Online slot machines have different kinds, distinguished by their gaming features. They may be based on their gaming interfaces, the number of the reels, or some important bonus features.

Traditional / 3 Reel Slots - these types of online slots are those that are similar to the land-based slot machines. They have only three reels. Most games of this type come with only one pay-line, the center pay-line. Game play in this type of slots is quite difficult, since there is only one pay-line and except from the scatter symbol, you have to form three identical symbols just to have a payout. The scatter symbol saves your game a lot because you can have a payout if any one lands on the center pay-line. There are also games that have 5 pay-lines for better chances of winning. Some 3 reel online slots have a wild symbol, in which it can be substituted to any winning combination, and if you won by using a wild symbol, your payout is larger than the normal payout for that combination, usually multiplied by 3 or so. Most 3 reel games only accepts 1 up to 3 coins.

5 Reel Video Slots - online slots games with 5 reels have 25 pay-lines, in which the number of coins you bet reflects the number of pay-lines that are activated. That means most 5 reel games accept 1 to 25 coins. Most games also have a wild symbol and a scatter symbol on each reel, making the game more exciting to play with lots of chances of winning.

7 Reel Video Slots - this type of online slots game has 7 reels, as the name implies, and has 7 pay-lines. Payout on each pay-line is determined by the number of identical symbols formed, from 3 to 7 symbols. The more identical symbols that are formed on each pay-line, the higher is the amount of your payout.

Bonus Slots - this kind of online slots is a game in which a bonus feature can be activated by forming a combination from one or more bonus symbols found in the reels. These games may come in 3 or 5 reels. The bonus round in these slots games offer a different twist for gamers, making the game more exciting.

Progressive Slots - these slots games have the best jackpot of all online casino games, in which some may even reach up to 2 million dollars worth of progressive jackpot! A progressive slot machine is interconnected with other slots games in a number of online casinos, and for each wager that a player made on these games, an amount is added to the total progressive jackpot, thus increasing the amount from time to time reaching a fantastic value, until one lucky winner spins the jackpot combination and take the jackpot home.

The Online Casino Gaming Era

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Since online casino gaming has been introduced to the world, casino games have been brought to the fingertips of enthusiasts and players, saving them the time and effort to venture on actual casino establishments. Thus, online casino games became very popular among players.

Types of Online Casino Games

Based on the playing platform used, there are three main types of online casino games. The three main types of these are the download-based, no-download, and the live-dealer casino games. Download based casino games are those that require the player to download the software from the casino website, while the no-download versions are those that can be played directly on the browser, without having to download any software patch. A third type of casino game exist, which is the live-dealer games. In this type, multiple players can play against the banker or against each other, in which a real person is serving as the banker in behalf of the online casino, and can be seen live through the use of a camera.

Casino Game Categories

In most online casino websites, there are four common categories of online casino games that can be found.

Slots Games

The first, and one of the most famous game, is the online slots. Online slots, which are also commonly called as video slots, can be played in many sub-categories, containing a lot of exciting themes. These subcategories include bonus slot machines, 3 reel slots, progressive jackpot games, 5 reel video slots, 7 reel games, traditional slots, and holiday-inspired slots games. These online slot machines are one of the main attraction of most casino websites, since they are all very easy to play, plus they offer the best jackpots available in any casino game, especially the progressives.

Video Poker Games

Another common casino game attraction in online casino websites are the video poker games. Video poker is a game which is considered as the combination of both slots machines and poker. The player plays against the machine. The game play is based on a 5-card draw poker, and the same set of poker hand rankings is used in the casino game. Video poker games can be played in single hand, 2-4 hand games, and in mega multi-hand versions.

Table Games

The third most common game in online casinos are those called the table games, which are played on the table in live casinos. The most notable table games are the blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat. Other table games include Pai Gow poker, Caribbean stud poker, and war.

Specialty Games

Some unique games in online casinos are called the specialty games. These are games that are not commonly found in most live casinos, and include the keno, dazzling dice, poker dice, bingo bucks, etc.

Online Bingo and Poker Rooms

Bingo rooms and poker rooms are very common in the web today due to the popularity of the said games. Online bingo rooms can accommodate more than one player at a time, as well as the online poker rooms.

Online casino gaming offers a whole lot of new experience for the players. They can enjoy their favorite casino games without having to leave their place or their work. Thus, entertainment convenience is one very indispensable benefit of online casino games.