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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 often not available. Many 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
0.17%
0.15%
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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%
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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 ...
*Full pay deuces wild only available on specific days/houts

 

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 5Dimes Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies See Summary, "Bonus Casino" uses DGS software, other casinos do not.
ABC Islands DPT +$250 $500 100% 100xB Cashable Blackjack Warning!, Several other DPT casinos not listed, as only one per group, Don't use Neteller
Bet Jamaica The Greek +$60 +$100 20% 90xB Cashable Blackjack
Bet Online Independent Unlimited Unlimited 25% 190xB Cashable Video Poker Only USA & Canada?, See T&C
BetUS Independent +$300 $500 100% 80xB Cashable Video Poker See Summary & Warning, USA allowed
Bookmaker.com BetCRIS None None None None Cashable Blackjack 20% to $500 bonus is only sportsbook?
Diamond Sportsbook BetCRIS None None None None Cashable Blackjack 20% to $500 bonus is only sportsbook?
Gambler's Palace BetCRIS None None None None Cashable Blackjack 20% to $500 bonus is only sportsbook?
GetABet Independent +$280 $500 50% 90xB Cashable Blackjack Warning: possible payment issues, Poor support, Only Moneybookers
Instant Action Sports Independent +$45 $50 (37) 50% 30xB Cashable Video Poker Warning!
Island Casino 5Dimes Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies See Summary, "Bonus Casino" uses DGS software, other casinos do not.
Just Bet Just Bet +$10 $100 100% 90xB Sticky? Blackjack Don't use Neteller, Many reload bonuses, Cashable bonuses on later deposits
Sports-1 Independent +$10 $250 125% ~92xB Sticky Blackjack See T&C, USA allowed
Sportbet 5Dimes Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies Varies See Summary, "Bonus Casino" uses DGS software, other casinos do not.

 

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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