DGS CASINOS
Introduction
DGS stands for Digital Gaming Solutions. DGS gaming sites usually offer a sportsbook, as well as a casino. They often focus on the sportsbook portion of the site. DGS casino games are flash-based. I consider game quality to be typical for flash casinos... better than Chartwell, but not as good as Wagerworks. Table games load quickly, have clear graphics, and have a "fast play" option. Game selection is usually below average. An important exception to this generalization is 5Dimes, which offers dozens of versions of blackjack, video poker, and table poker games with improved rules. Video poker and slots are weak points with DGS software. Multi-line video poker is usually not available. Most casinos offer no video slots. The 3 reel slots that are available have no bonus rounds or features. I have found games to be fair. Some DGS casinos are reputable. Some are not. Some of the most reputable sportsbooks use the software, like Bet Jamaica.
Game Selection & House Edge
The table below lists the available games and corresponding house edge. DGS allow operators to configure rules and paytables, which influences house edge. DGS blackjack rules and the corresponding house edge vary from one casino to the next. Most DGS casinos use the standard house edge listed below for the other games. 5Dimes is a notable exception. 5Dimes offers the improved house edges listed below in their bonus casino. Video poker and let it ride have a small player advantage! When many versions of 5Dimes games are available, I only list the version with the lowest house edge. Click on the game pages to see the paytable of this version. Note that single-deck blackjack often pays 6:5 for BJs (see screenshot above), rather than 3:2. This change increases the house edge for single-deck above multi-deck games.
| Game | Standard House Edge |
5Dimes House Edge |
||
Per
Initial Bet |
Per
Unit Wagered |
Per
Initial Bet |
Per
Unit Wagered |
|
| Baccarat: Banker | 1.06% |
1.06% |
0.60% |
0.60% |
| Blackjack: Standard | Varies |
Varies |
Varies
(Low) |
Varies
(Low) |
| Blackjack: Single Deck (often 6:5 BJ) | Varies |
Varies |
Varies
(Low) |
Varies
(Low) |
| Blackjack Switch | 0.16% |
0.14% |
-- |
-- |
| Craps: Pass, 2x Odds (10x at 5D) | 1.41% |
0.61% |
1.41% |
0.18% |
| Craps: Don't Pass, 2x Odds (10x at 5D) | 1.36% |
0.58% |
1.36% |
0.17% |
| Let It Ride (5D "Plateau" paytable) | 3.51% |
2.85% |
-0.24%
or ... |
-0.19%
or ... |
| Pai Gow Poker | ~2.7% |
~2.7% |
~0.7% |
~0.7% |
| Roulette (5D 2:1 bets) | 5.26% |
5.26% |
0.84%
or ... |
0.84%
or ... |
| Slots (3-6 Games) | ??? |
??? |
??? |
??? |
| Stud Poker (5D "Great 5" paytable) | 5.22% |
2.56% |
0.99%
or ... |
0.49%
or ... |
| Three Card Poker: Ante & Play (5D "Full Pay Bonus" paytable) | 3.37% |
2.01% |
0.89%
or ... |
0.53%
or ... |
| Three Card Poker: Pair Plus (5D "Level Payout" paytable) | 3.49% |
3.49% |
0.89%
or ... |
0.89%
or ... |
| Video Poker: Aces & Eights (1 hand) | 0.22% |
0.22% |
-0.06%
or ... |
-0.06%
or ... |
| Video Poker: Deuces Wild (1 hand, 25 hands) | 3.24% |
3.24% |
-0.76%
or ... |
-0.76%
or ... |
| Video Poker: Double Bonus (1 hand) | 3.62% |
3.62% |
-- |
-- |
| Video Poker: Jacks or Better (1 hand, 25 hands) | 0.46% |
0.46% |
-0.07%
or ... |
-0.07%
or ... |
| Video Poker: Joker Poker (1 hand, 25 hands) | 2.42% |
2.42% |
-0.64%
or ... |
-0.64%
or ... |
Bonuses
DGS bonuses are usually cashable with a wagering requirement. However, Just But also offers sticky bonuses. Many DGS casinos only count sportsbook bets towards wagering requirements and do not offer a casino bonus. When a casino bonus is available, blackjack is usually an allowed game.
Country Restrictions
Most DGS casinos allow players from all countries that get a good amount of traffic on this site, including the United States. Bet Online takes a unique position of inconsistently excluding players from most countries from claiming the sign-up bonus.
Casino List
A partial list of casinos using DGS software is below.
| Casino | Group | Bonus EV | Max Bonus | Bonus % | Wager | Type | Game | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5Dimes | Independent | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies | See Summary, "Bonus Casino" uses DGS software, other casinos do not. |
| Bet Jamaica | The Greek | +$45 | $100 | 20% | 90xB | Cashable | Blackjack | |
| Bet Online | Independent | Varies | $1000 x4 | 30 to 50% | 43xB to 108xB | Cashable | Blackjack | Many countries inconsitently excluded, 4 parts, See T&C |
| Gambler's Palace | Independent | +$135 | $250 | 50% | 90xB | Cashable | Blackjack | See T&C |
| GetABet | Independent | +$235? | $300? | 30% | 43xB | Cashable | Blackjack | Warning: possible payment issues, Poor support |
| Instant Action Sports | Independent | +$1100 | $1500 (€1000) | 50% | 60xB | Cashable | Video Poker | Warning!, Moneybookers deposits, Ask support about bonus, if not visible |
| Island Casino | Sportbet | +$140 | $250 | 50% | 90xB | Cashable | Blackjack | Maximum bonus is $250 and not $1000, Only E-Check deposits, Only 1 per group, Must wait 30 days to withdraw bonus |
| Just Bet | Independent | +$50 | +$150 | 100% | 70xB | Sticky | Blackjack | Don't use Neteller, Larger bonuses available with increased wagering, Cashable bonuses on later deposits |
| Sportbet | Sportbet | +$140 | $250 | 50% | 90xB | Cashable | Blackjack | Maximum bonus is $250 and not $1000, Only E-Check deposits, Only 1 per group, Must wait 30 days to withdraw bonus |
Table Definitions Group -- Casinos often are linked together in e group. These groups are listed in the table. I recommend not simultaneously playing two sign up bonuses from the same group. Wait until payment is received, then play at the next casino. Bonus EV -- EV stands for Expected Value. Bonus EV indicates the average expected gain of the bonus with the following strategy -- Playthrough the bonus on the listed game with unlimited banrkoll Max Bonus -- Max bonus indicates the maximum bonus that can be received. Bonus % -- Bonus % indicates the ratio between the bonus and your deposit. If a $300 bonus is given on a $100 deposit, the bonus % is 300%. Wager -- Wager indicates the wagering requirement for the bonus. All wagering requirements are expressed in terms of the bonus. Game -- Game indicates the recommended game to play the bonus. USA? --"No" means the casino allows no players from the United States. "No New " means the casino allows existing players, but does not permit new registrations. "Yes" means the casino allows players from anywhere in the United States. "Some" means the casino allows players from some US states, but not others. Microgaming casinos typically allow players in 39 US states. They do not permit players from 11 states where gambling is legislated illegal or where there have been related court cases -- Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey. Notes -- Notes indicates other important things to take note of, such as associated warnings. |
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