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 / High Streak
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%
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 to 6%?*
3 to 6%?*
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: 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
*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, including the United States. Casinos typically allow players from 39 states in the USA. Most 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. See the USA? column for specific casinos. 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 USA? Notes
32 Red 32 Red +$50 $100 (£50) 100% 100xB Cashable Blackjack No $50 €50 or £50, Autoplay
7 Sultans Fortune Lounge +$35 $100 100 to 500% 30xB / 75xB Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Warning! 
777 Dragon Vegas Partner +$55 $150 200 to 600% 30xB / 120xB Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Limited per group
All Jackpots Jackpot Factory +$120 $200 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Limited per Group
All Slots Jackpot Factory +$120 $200 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Limited per Group
Arthurian Vegas Partner +$60 $150 150 to 300% 30xB / 120xB Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Limited per group
Aspinalls Vegas Partner +$90 $200 100 to 400% 30xB / 120xB Free Play Clearplay No See Summary, Limited per group
Aztec Riches Casino Rewards +$20 $50 50% 15xB / High* Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions
Bella Vegas Grand Prive +$20 $100 100% 30xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Limited per group, Don't play French Roulette, Weekly Reloads
Betway Independent +$480 $1000 100% 0xB / High* Clearplay Clearplay No *Unique game weightings, No UK, Canada, & Australia
Big Dollar Grand Prive Linked +$20 $100 100% 30xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Don't play French Roulette, Weekly Reloads
Blackjack Ballroom Casino Rewards +$80 $200 / $400 40 to 1000% 15xB / High* Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions
CanBet Casino Independent +$50 $100 100% 0xB / High Clearplay Clearplay No Early withdrawal not confirmed, Unique game weightings
Captain Cook's Casino Rewards +$60 $200 100 to 400% 15xB / High* Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions
Casino Classic Casino Rewards +$60 $200 100 to 1000% 15xB / High* Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions
Casino Kingdom Casino Rewards +$30 $77 100% 15xB / High* Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions
Casino Share PlayShare Negative $100 100% 40xB / 160xB Clearplay Clearplay Some 50 Free spins on Hitman, see T&C
Casino Splendido Roxy Palace +$70 $120 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Clearplay No  
Casino US Vegas Partner +$45 $100 100 to 500% 30xB / 120xB Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Limited per group
Challenge Casino Casino Action +$400 $800, $150, $50 25%, 50, 100% 30xB Clearplay Clearplay Some 3 parts, Playthrough on A. Roulette has higher EV than F. Roulette.
Cinema Casino Vegas Partner +$85 $200 100 to 400% 30xB / 120xB Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Limited per group
Colosseum Casino MiniVegas +$50 $100 100% 30xB / High* Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions 
Crazy Vegas Vegas Partner +$75 $200 100 to 400% 30xB / 120xB Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Limited per group
Dash Casino 32 Red +$60 $100 50) 100% 10xB / 60xB Clearplay Clearplay No £50, €50, or $50
Desert Dollar Fortune Lounge +$45 $90 150% 30xB / 75xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!
Eurolinx Independent +$175 $250 100% 60xB Post-wager Video Poker Some Only flash, Only 1-play video poker
First Web Jackpot Factory +$45 $75 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Limited per Group
Floridita Club Casino MiniVegas +$40 $70 + $11 116% 30xB / High* Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions 
Fortune Room Fortune Lounge +$50 $50 to $500 100% to 1000% 30xB / 75xB Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Warning!
Gaming Club Belle Rock Varies $150 100% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Some Monthly UK Bonus
Globet Independent +$45 $80 (€50) 25% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay Clearplay No Warning!, Monthly
Gnuf Independent +$5 $70 100% 35xB Cashable? Red Dog No Inconsistent bonus terms... 7xB in gnuf points or 0xB/60xB Clearplay
Golden Cairo Casino PlayShare Negative $250 100% 40xB / 160xB Clearplay Clearplay Some "White Label" Casino
Golden Reef Casino Casino Action +$40 $100 25% or 100% 30xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Playthrough on A. Roulette has higher EV than F. Roulette.
Golden Riviera Golden Star +$75 $200 100 to 400% 30xB / 120xB Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Limited per group
Golden Tiger Casino Rewards +$110 $290 50%-58% 15xB / High* Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions
Goldfishka Fortune Lounge Linked +$60 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning, Bonus credit not automatic, Russian default
Grand Bay Grand Prive +$20 $100 100% 30xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Limited per group, Don't play French Roulette, Weekly Reloads
Grand Hotel MiniVegas +$55 $100 + $12 112% 30xB / High* Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions 
Grand Mondial PlayShare Negative $200 100% 40xB / 160xB Clearplay & Free Play Clearplay Some Up to 200 free spins following 2nd purchase, see T&C
iBig Casino Casino Action +$40 $100 100% 30xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Japanese website, read English URLs in status bar, Playthrough on A. Roulette has higher EV than F. Roulette.
Intertops Independent +$60 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay Clearplay Yes  
Jackpot City Belle Rock Varies $/€/£300 100 to 2100% 30xB or 300xB Free Play Slots or Blackjack Some Must deposit in € or £ for 2100% bonus, 100% up to 100, and Free Play with 200 max win
Jackpots in a Flash Palace Group +$40 $100 50% 30xB / 60xB Cashable Clearplay No Some
Jupiter Club Grand Prive +$20 $100 100% 30xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Limited per group, Don't play French Roulette, Weekly Reloads
King Neptune's Trident Varies $100 100% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Some  
Ladbrokes Ladbrokes +$120 $200 (£100) 100% 20xB Cashable Three Card Poker  No £100, €100, or $100; Alternatively can wager 100xB on BJ
Lake Palace Grand Prive +$20 $100 100% 30xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Limited per group, Don't play French Roulette, Weekly Reloads
Lucky Emperor Casino Rewards +$45 $100 +$10 110% 15xB / High* Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions
Lucky Nugget Belle Rock Varies $100 100 to 200% 30xB or 300xB Free Play Slots or Blackjack Some 100% up to $50, and Free Play with $50 max win
Maple Casino Vegas Partner +$25 $60 150% 30xB / 120xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Limited per group
Mummy's Gold Palace Group +$60 $100 100 to 200% 30xB / 60xB Free Play Clearplay No See Summary
Music Hall Casino Casino Action +$200 $500 25% 30xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Playthrough on A. Roulette has higher EV than F. Roulette.
Nostalgia Casino Casino Action +$40 $50 x2 25% 30xB Clearplay Clearplay Some 2 parts, Playthrough on A. Roulette has higher EV than F. Roulette.
Pharaoh's Casino PlayShare Negative $100 100% 40xB / 160xB Clearplay Clearplay Some "White Label" Casino
Phoenician Casino Rewards +$20 $50 50% 15xB / High* Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions
Pigg's Casino Palace Group +$30 $50 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay Clearplay No  
Platinum Play Fortune Lounge +$75 $150 150% 30xB / 75xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!, 100% up to $250 2nd deposit bonus
Player's Club PlayShare Negative $100 100% 40xB / 160xB Clearplay Clearplay Some "White Label" Casino
Prime Casino Palace Group Linked +$60 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay Clearplay No Warning!
Purple Lounge Independent Varies $150 (£75) 100% 50xB or 250xB Cashable Slots or Craps No  
Red Flush Casino Rewards Linked +$40 $100 100% 15xB / High* Clearplay Clearplay Some *Unique game weightings and restrictions
Rich Reels Villento Varies $100 100% 30xB or 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Some Weekly bonus
River Belle Belle Rock Varies $100 100% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Some Monthly UK Bonus
River Nile Golden Star +$75 $200 150 to 500% 30xB / 120xB Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Limited per group
Roadhouse Reels Grand Prive +$20 $100 100% 30xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Limited per group, Slots only casino, can play bonus at other Grand Prives
Roxy Palace Roxy Palace +$60 $100 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Clearplay No  
Royal Vegas Fortune Lounge +$65 $150 100 to 750% 30xB / 75xB Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Unique Free Play, Warning!
Ruby Fortune Palace Group +$60 $100 100 to 200% 30xB / 60xB Free Play Clearplay No See Summary
Slots Royale Golden Star +$90 $100 or $300 (in 3 parts) 50 to 200% 30xB / 120xB Free Play Clearplay Some 3 Parts, See Summary, Limited per group
Spin Palace Palace Group +$90 $150 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay Clearplay No  
Strike It Lucky Casino Rewards +$10 $20 50% 15xB / High* Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions
Sun Vegas Vegas Partner +$75 $200 150 to 500% 30xB / 120xB Free Play Clearplay Some See Summary, Limited per group
The Sun Casino Ladbrokes +$50 $50 (£25) 100% 8xB Post-wager
(until 4xB)
Blackjack No Only UK, Minimum bet of £5 for BJ, Must use different deposit method from Ladbrokes
Thunderluck Fortune Lounge Linked +$50 $100 50% 30xB / 75xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!
UK Club Casino Casino Action +$50 $125 50% 30xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Playthrough on A. Roulette has higher EV than F. Roulette.
Vegas Country MiniVegas +$45 $75 + $11 115% 30xB / High* Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions 
Vegas Joker MiniVegas +$40 $70 + $10 114% 30xB / High* Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!, *Unique game weightings and restrictions 
Vegas Palms Fortune Lounge +$50 or +$100 $100 or $200 200% or 400% 30xB / 75xB Clearplay Clearplay Some Warning!, 400% EcoCard bonus only available to USA & Canada
Vegas Poker Casino