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MICROGAMING CASINOS

 

 

Introduction

In my opinion, Microgaming Viper is the best casino software in use today. Games have excellent graphics and general quality. Game variety is greater than other softwares. Most games have an autoplay feature and analysis of results, including table games like blackjack. Most video poker games indicate optimal strategy while playing through an autohold feature. One downside of Microgaming casinos is their large file size. Downloading the full suite of 250+ games can take over 1GB of hard drive space. Microgaming casinos are generally considered to be reputable. However, several groups are developing a history of player disputes, as indicated by the Fortune Lounge, Casino Rewards, and MiniVegas group warnings below.

 

Game Selection & House Edge

The table below lists the available games and corresponding house edge.

Game
House Edge
Per Initial Bet
Per Unit Wagered
3 Card Poker: Ante & Play
3.37%
2.01%
3 Card Poker: Pair Plus
2.32%
2.32%
Baccarat: Banker
1.01%
1.01%
High Limit Baccarat: Banker
1.06%
1.06%
Blackjack: Atlantic City
0.36%
0.31%
Blackjack: Big 5
0.47%
0.42%
Blackjack: Classic
0.13%*
0.12%*
Blackjack: Double Exposure
0.69%
0.61%
Blackjack: European / Hi Lo 13 / High Streak / Perfect Pairs
0.42%
0.39%
Blackjack: Multi-hand / Triple 7s
0.59%
0.53%
Blackjack: Spanish
0.38%
0.35%
Blackjack: Superfun 21
0.94%
0.87%
Blackjack: Vegas Downtown / Bonus Blackjack
0.39%
0.35%
Blackjack: Vegas Single Deck
0.35%
0.32%
Blackjack: Vegas Strip
0.35%
0.31%
Caribbean Draw Poker
~2.4%
~0.8%
Casino War
2.33%
2.17%
Craps: Pass, 3x Odds
1.41%
0.47%
Craps: Don't Pass, 3x Odds
1.36%
0.45%
Cyberstud Poker
5.01%
2.46%
Cyberstud Poker: Progressive
5 to ~20%*
2.5 to ~10%*
Hold'em High
5.03%
2.28%
Keno
5 to 25%
5 to 25%
Pai Gow
~2.7%
~2.7%
Poker Pursuit
3.57%
2.90%
Poker Ride
3.51%
2.85%
Pontoon
0.39%
0.33%
Red Dog
3.16%
2.67%
Roulette: French
1.35 to 2.70%
1.35 to 2.70%
Roulette: European
2.70%
2.70%
Roulette: American
5.26%
5.26%
Roulette: Royal
2.7 to 12%*
2.7 to 12%*
Scratch Card
>5%?
>5%?
Sic Bo
2.78 to 12.5%
2.78 to 12.5%
Slots (usually 100-250 games)
3.5 to 7%?*
3.5 to 7%?*
Texas Hold'em Bonus
2.04%
0.53%
Video Poker: Aces & Eights (1 hand)
0.91%
0.91%
Video Poker: Aces & Faces (1-100 hands)
0.74%
0.74%
Video Poker: All Aces (1-50 hands)
0.08%
0.08%
Video Poker: All American (1 hand)
0.62%
0.62%
Video Poker: Bonus Deuces Wild (1-10 hands)
0.85%
0.85%
Video Poker: Bonus Poker (1-100 hands)
0.83%
0.83%
Video Poker: Bonus Poker Deluxe (1 hand)
1.51%
1.51%
Video Poker: Deuces & Joker (1-100 hands)
0.93%
0.93%
Video Poker: Deuces Wild (4-100 hands)
0.63%
0.63%
Video Poker: Deuces Wild (1 hand)
3.24%
3.24%
Video Poker: Double Bonus (1 hand)
0.89%
0.89%
Video Poker: Double Double Bonus
(1-100 hands)
1.02%
1.02%
Video Poker: Double Joker (1-100 hands)
1.90%
1.90%
Video Poker: Jackpot Deuces (1 hand)
~5%*
~5%*
Video Poker: Jacks or Better (1-100 hands)
0.46%
0.46%
Video Poker: Joker Poker (1-100 hands)
1.40%
1.40%
Video Poker: Level Up (4 games)
???
???
Video Poker: Supajacks (1 hand)
~7%*
~7%*
Video Poker: Tens or Better (1-4 hands)
0.86%
0.86%
*Multi-hand Classic Blackjack has a higher house edge than above: 0.57%
*House edge of Slots is estimated based on payout audits and simulation data from a small number of games
*Cyberstud Progressive and Roulette Royal have mandatory jackpot side bets, resulting in varying house edge
*Jackpot Deuces & Supajacks Video Poker house edge varies according to size of jackpot

 

Bonuses

Most Microgaming casinos offer a "Clearplay" bonus, which is described in detail in the Clearplay section. Under traditional implementation of a Clearplay bonus, a player can cash out winnings at any time, whether wagering requirements have been met or not. However, a growing number of groups now require players to complete wagering on the sign-up bonus. All games are usually allowed, but some count little towards wagering requirements. Some Microgaming casinos offer free play bonuses where a player is given a bankroll of up to $1000 in a flash version of the site without a deposit. Winnings on the free play are given to the player as a bonus with his first deposit. A minority of Microgaming casinos offer traditional cashable bonuses with a wagering requirement.

 

Country Restrictions

Most Microgaming casinos allow players from all countries that get a good amount of traffic on this site, except for the United States. As of November 10 2008, Microgaming casinos do not allow new USA players. Several groups still allow existing USA players. The Grand Prive and Mini Vegas groups restrict players from Finland. Betway restricts players from Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and the UK. Ladbrokes restricts players from Germany. Players can usually claim the same size bonus in their home currency. For example, a bonus might be $100, €100, or £100.

 

Casino List

Casinos using Microgaming software are listed below. Click on a column header to sort by that measure.

Casino Group Bonus EV Max Bonus Bonus % Wager Type Game Notes
188Bet Independent Varies $300 (£188) 10% ~11xB Cashback Varies  
32 Red 32 Red +$100 $260 (£160) 160% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Terms restrict large bets, One per group, See T&C
7 Sultans Fortune Lounge +$200 $500 100% 30xB or 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!, Several additional bonuses
777 Dragon Vegas Partner +$40 $50 to $100+ 200 to 400%+ 30xB / 120xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group
All Jackpots Jackpot Factory +$100 $200 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Caribbean Draw Limited per Group
All Slots Jackpot Factory +$100 $200 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Caribbean Draw Limited per Group
Aztec Riches Casino Rewards +$15 $50 50% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Betway Palace Group Linked +$80 x2,
+$150
$250 x2, $500 100%, 25%, 50% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack First 3 deposits
Blackjack Ballroom Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100 to 500% 30xB / 60xB Free Play 3 Card Poker  See Summary, Warning!
Cabaret Club Palace Group +$35 $150 100% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack  
Captain Cook's Casino Rewards +$50 $150 40 to 300% 30xB / 60xB Free Play 3 Card Poker  See Summary, Warning!
Casino Action Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100 to 250% 30xB / 60xB Free Play 3 Card Poker  See Summary, Warning!
Casino Classic Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100 to 500% 30xB / 60xB Free Play 3 Card Poker  See Summary, Warning!
Casino Creed Independent +$300
$500 100% 80xB Cashable Video Poker  
Casino France Net Vegas Partner +$75 $100 to $200+ 100 to 400%+ 30xB / 120xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, Website in French
Casino Kingdom Casino Rewards +$25 $77 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!
Casino LaVida Red Flush +$40 $100 100% 30xB / 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!, See slots strategy, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Casino Mate Vegas Partner +$50 $100+ 100 to 500%+ 30xB / 120xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group
Casino Share Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100 to 500% 30xB / 60xB Free Play 3 Card Poker  See Summary, Warning!
Casino Splendido Roxy Palace +$70 $120 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay French Roulette  
Casino UK Vegas Partner +$50 $100+ 100 to 500%+ 30xB / 120xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group
Challenge Casino Casino Rewards +$200 $800, $150, $50 25%, 50, 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  3 parts, Warning!
Cinema Casino Vegas Partner +$50 $70 to $100+ 250% to 500%+ 30xB / 120xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group
Colosseum Casino Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Crazy Vegas Vegas Partner +$75 $100 to $200+ 100 to 400%+ 30xB / 120xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group
Dash Casino 32 Red +$25 $75 50) 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Terms restrict large bets, One per group, See T&C, £50, €50, or $50
Desert Dollar Fortune Lounge +$40 $90 150% 30xB or 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!
EuroPalace Fortune Lounge Linked +$100 $100, $200 100% to 500% 30xB or 300xB Free Play Slots or Blackjack See Summary, Warning!, 100% to 200 2nd deposit bonus
Expekt Casino Independent +$130 $270 (€200) 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Three Card Poker    
First Web Jackpot Factory +$35 $75 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Caribbean Draw Limited per Group
Fortune Room Fortune Lounge +$70 $150 100% 30xB or 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack See Summary, Warning!
Gaming Club Belle Rock Negative $100+ 100%+ 50xB or 500xB Cashable and Free Spins Slots or Blackjack Limited per group
Gnuf Palace Group Linked +$80 x2,
+$150
$250 x2, $500 100%, 25%, 50% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack First 3 deposits
Golden Lounge 32 Red +$50 $150 (£100) 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Terms restrict large bets, One per group, See T&C, Additional bonuses on 2nd & 3rd deposits
Golden Reef Casino Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!
Golden Riviera Vegas Partner +$75 $125 to $200+ 100 to 400% 30xB / 120xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group
Golden Tiger Casino Rewards +$35 $100 50 to 250% 30xB / 60xB Free Play 3 Card Poker  See Summary, Warning!
Goldfishka Fortune Lounge Linked ??? ??? ??? ??? Clearplay ??? Warning, Bonus credit not automatic, Russian default
GoWild Independent Varies $200, $350, $450 100%, 40%, 50% 29xB Clearplay and Free Spins Slots See slots strategy, See T&C, Weekly free spins reload, Warning: past issues with confiscated winnings
Grand Hotel Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Grand Mondial Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100 to 500% 30xB / 60xB Free Play 3 Card Poker  See Summary, Warning!
Interwetten Independent +$130 $270 (200) 50% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay French Roulette 1st cashout by bank transfer, No Canada
Jackpot City Belle Rock Negative $500 100% 50xB or 500xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack 2 parts, Limited per group
Jackpots in a Flash Palace Group +$25 $100 50% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack  
JBet Independent None None None None None None Casino under games tab
Jennings Bet Independent +$25 $75 (£50) 100% 30xB Clearplay Slots Warning!, See slots strategy
King Neptune's Belle Rock Negative $100 100% 50xB or 500xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Limited per group
Ladbrokes Ladbrokes +$65 $75 (£50) 100% 21xB Cashable
(after 1xB)
Blackjack See Summary, Alternative bonus of £500 with 21xB wageering on slots
Lucky Emperor Casino Rewards +$35 $100 +$10 110% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!
Lucky Nugget Belle Rock Negative $200 150% 50xB or 500xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Limited per group, Alternative 100% to $1000 bonus
Luxury Casino Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Maple Casino Vegas Partner +$40 $60 to $100+ 150% to 250%+ 30xB / 120xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group
Mummy's Gold Palace Group +$25 $100 100 to 200% 30xB / 375xB Free Play Slots or Blackjack See Summary
Music Hall Casino Casino Rewards +$150 $500 25% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!
MyJackpotCasino Independent +$30 $35 (€25) 50% 0xB Unique Video Poker See Summary, Warning! -- Awkward payouts and difficulty reaching support
Nedplay 32 Red +$50 $150 (£100) 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker Terms restrict large bets, One per group, See T&C
Nostalgia Casino Casino Rewards +$30 $20, $80 2000%, 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Phoenician Casino Rewards +$15 $50 50% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Pigg's Casino Palace Group +$10 $50 100% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack  
Platinum Play Fortune Lounge +$100 $100, $200 100% to 500% 30xB or 300xB Free Play Slots or Blackjack See Summary, Warning!, 100% to 200 2nd deposit bonus
Player's Palace Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100 to 500% 30xB / 60xB Free Play 3 Card Poker  See Summary, Warning!
Prime Casino Palace Group Linked +$75 $50, $100, $150 100% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!, 3 parts
Purple Lounge Independent +$150 $225 (£150) 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus See Strategy Calc, Increased wagering for Canada
Quatro Casino Casino Rewards +$35 $100 10,000% 30xB / 60xB Free Scratch Card 3 Card Poker  See Summary, Warning!, See T&C
Red Flush Red Flush +$60 $100 to $150+ 100% to 500% 30xB / 300xB Free Play Slots or Blackjack See Summary, Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Rich Reels Casino Rewards +$50 $150 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Additional bonuses on later deposits
River Belle Belle Rock Negative $100 100% 50xB or 500xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Limited per group
River Nile Vegas Partner +$50 $50 to $100+ 200% to 250%+ 30xB / 120xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group
Roulette 69 Independent Negative $350 (250) 100% 50xB or 200xB Cashable Slots or Craps Additional bonuses with higher wagering
Roxy Palace Roxy Palace +$90 $150 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay French Roulette Lower percentage bonuses on later deposits
Royal Vegas Fortune Lounge +$70 $150 100% 30xB or 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!, Several additional bonuses
Ruby Fortune Palace Group +$25 $100 100 to 200% 30xB / 375xB Free Play Slots or Blackjack See Summary
Spin Palace Palace Group +$35 $150 100% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Additional bonuses on 2nd & 3rd deposits 
Strike It Lucky Casino Rewards +$5 $20 50% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!
Sun Vegas Vegas Partner +$50 $60 to $100+ 150% to 250%+ 30xB / 120xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, Limited per group,
UK Club Casino Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Unibet - Download Independent +$50 $100 100% 30xB / 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack  
Vegas Country Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, Additional bonus on 2nd deposit
Vegas Joker Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, Additional bonus on 2nd deposit
Vegas Palms Fortune Lounge +$50 $100 200% 30xB or 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Vegas Seven Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Vegas Slot Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Vegas Towers Fortune Lounge +$25 $50 100% 0xB Sticky Varies Warning!
Vegas Villa Fortune Lounge +$100 $300 30% 30xB or 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Video Slots Independent Negative $140 (€100) 100% 70xB Cashable Slots Max bet of 10?
Villento Las Vegas Casino Rewards +50 $150 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Additional bonuses on later deposits
Virtual City Casino Casino Rewards +$15 $40 + $10 50% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, 40% match + $10 no deposit
Wild Jack Jackpot Factory +$50 $100 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Caribbean Draw  
Yukon Gold Casino Rewards +$35 $100 50 to 250% 30xB / 60xB Free Play 3 Card Poker  Warning!
Zero36 Casino Palace Group Linked None None None None None None Bonus only for mobile casino, Several persons had trouble receiving bonus
Zodiac Casino Casino Rewards +$35 $20, $100 2000%, 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker  Warning!, 2 parts

 

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 play: Cashable and Post-wager bonuses -- Playthrough the bonus on the listed game with unlimited banrkoll; Sticky and Clearplay bonuses -- Make high variance bets to a 2x target, then playthrough bonus; Free Play and Unique bonuses -- See the listed strategy.

Max Bonus -- The bonus that is given with the maximum allowed deposit for that bonus. If the max value is expressed as one number + another, then there are two bonuses, usually one signup bonus and one deposit method bonus. If the value is expressed as a range, then the bonus is dependent on return from a free play offer.

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. For example, the wagering requirement at Golden Palace is 20x(bonus+deposit). With a $100 deposit, the wagering requirement would be ($300 + $100)x20 = $8000. $8000 is 27x the $300 bonus, so the value in the table is 27xB. Clearplay bonuses may list two wagering requirements -- the minimum wagering requirement and the wagering requirement on the game French Roulette. "0xB / 60xB" indicates that you can cash out your winnings immediately (0xB), and if you complete the playthrough on French Roulette there is a 60xB wagering requirement.

Type -- Six types of bonuses are listed in the table: Cashable, Post-wager, Sticky, Clearplay, Free Play, and Unique. Cashable bonuses are given at the start of wagering and become withdrawable after completing wagering. Like cashable bonuses, post-wager bonuses are withdrawable after completing wagering. However, they are not given until completing wagering. Sticky bonuses can be bet, but cannot be cashed out. Clearplay bonuses are a special type of cashable bonus offered by many Microgaming casinos games are weighted at different percentages and bonuses are gradually converted to cash while completing wagering. Free play bonuses involve play without making a deposit. After finishing the free play, winnings are credited as a bonus. Unique bonuses have unique rules and do not fit in any of the categories above.

Game -- Game indicates the recommended game to play the bonus.

Notes -- Notes indicates other important things to take note of, such as associated warnings.

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