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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%
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
32 Red 32 Red +$200 $550 (£320) 320% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker Terms restrict large bets, See T&C
7 Sultans Fortune Lounge +$100 $200 100% 30xB or 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!
777 Dragon Vegas Partner +$70 $150 200 to 600% 30xB Free Play Slots See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group
All Jackpots Jackpot Factory +$140 $200 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Limited per Group
All Slots Jackpot Factory +$140 $200 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Limited per Group
Aspinalls Vegas Partner +$75 $100 to $300 100% to 1000%+ 30xB Free Spins and Clearplay Slots See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, 50 free spins on Tomb Raider
Aztec Riches Casino Rewards +$35 $50 50% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Warning!
Bella Vegas Grand Prive +$40? $100 100% ~1xB? / 50xB Cashable Slots Limited per group, Early withdrawal after 100 bets?
Betway Independent +$175 $250 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Additional bonuses on 2nd & 3rd deposits
Big Dollar Grand Prive Linked Negative $250 40 to 500% 50xB Free Play Slots See Summary
Blackjack Ballroom Casino Rewards +$100 $200 100 to 1000% 15xB / 60xB Free Play Hold'em Bonus See Summary, Warning!
CanBet Casino Independent +$100 $200 100% 0xB / 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack  
Captain Cook's Casino Rewards +$40 $100 40 to 200% 15xB / 60xB Free Play Hold'em Bonus See Summary, Warning!
Casino Classic Casino Rewards +$40 $100 100 to 500% 15xB / 60xB Free Play Hold'em Bonus See Summary, Warning!
Casino Kingdom Casino Rewards +$55 $77 100% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Warning!
Casino LaVida Red Flush +$40 $111 111% 30xB Clearplay Slots  Warning!, See slots strategy
Casino Share PlayShare +$25 $100 ? to 200% 40xB Free Play Slots See Summary, See slots strategy, UK 50xB/200xB, See T&C
Casino Splendido Roxy Palace +$80 $120 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus or French Roulette  
Casino US Vegas Partner +$45 $100 100 to 500% 30xB Free Play Slots See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group
Challenge Casino Casino Rewards +$700 $800, $150, $50 25%, 50, 100% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus 3 parts, Warning!
Cinema Casino Vegas Partner +$65 $70 to $270 250% to 1000%+ 30xB Free Spins and Clearplay Slots See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, 100 free spins on Hitman
Colosseum Casino MiniVegas +$75 $150 100% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Crazy Vegas Vegas Partner +$75 $100 to $300 100 to 1000%+ 30xB Free Spins and Clearplay Slots See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, 100 free spins on Jonny Spector
Dash Casino 32 Red +$30 $85 50) 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay Three Card Poker   See T&C, £50, €50, or $50
Desert Dollar Fortune Lounge +$45 $90 150% 30xB / 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Expekt Casino Independent +$150 $300 (€200) 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Three Card Poker     
First Web Jackpot Factory +$50 $75 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Limited per Group
Floridita Club Casino MiniVegas +$40 $70 + $11 116% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Fortune Room Fortune Lounge +$50 $50 to $500 100% to 1000% 30xB / 300xB Free Play Slots or Blackjack See Summary, Warning!
Gaming Club Belle Rock +$50 $100 100% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack  
Globet Casino Independent +$250 $500 100% 30xB / 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!, Monthly
Gnuf Independent Negative $1000 100% 54xB? Post-wager Red Dog Inconsistent bonus terms
Golden Cairo Casino PlayShare +$60 $250 100% 40xB Clearplay Slots "White Label" Casino, See slots strategy
Golden Lounge Independent +$100 $200 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker Warning!
Golden Reef Casino Casino Rewards +$70 $100 100% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Warning!
Golden Riviera Golden Star +$75 $200 100 to 400% 30xB Free Play Slots See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group
Golden Tiger Casino Rewards +$80 $200 50 to 500% 15xB / 60xB Free Play Hold'em Bonus See Summary, Warning!
Goldfishka Fortune Lounge Linked +$60 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay French Roulette 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 Bay Grand Prive +$40? $100 100% ~1xB? / 50xB Cashable Slots Limited per group, Early withdrawal after 100 bets?
Grand Hotel MiniVegas +$80 $150 + $12 108% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Grand Mondial PlayShare +$55 $226 123% 40xB Clearplay Slots See slots strategy, UK 50xB
iBig Casino Casino Rewards

+$70

$100 100% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Japanese website, read English URLs in status bar, Warning!
Intertops Intertops +$30 $100 100% 60xB / 120xB Clearplay French Roulette  
Interwetten Independent +$180 $300 (200) 50% 0xB / 80xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus 1st cashout by bank transfer, No Canada
Jackpot City Belle Rock Negative $100 + $25 125% 50xB or 500xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack $25 no deposit bonus
Jackpots in a Flash Palace Group +$25 $100 50% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack  
JBet Independent +$10 $100 100% 60xB Sticky French Roulette Bonus is a non-widthrawable Clearplay with 50% FR weighting
Jennings Bet Independent +$100 $425 (£250) 100% 30xB Clearplay Slots See slots strategy,
Jupiter Club Grand Prive +$40? $100 100% ~1xB? / 50xB Cashable Slots Limited per group, Early withdrawal after 100 bets?
King Neptune's Trident +$50 $100 100% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack  
Ladbrokes Ladbrokes +$110 $170 (£100) 100% 0xB / 100xB Cashable Blackjack See Summary, 10xB on slots or 100xB on BJ; Don't use Neteller
Lake Palace Grand Prive +$40? $100 100% ~1xB? / 50xB Cashable Slots Limited per group, Early withdrawal after 100 bets?
Lucky Emperor Casino Rewards +$75 $100 +$10 110% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Warning!
Lucky Nugget Belle Rock +$50 $100 100 to 200% 30xB or 300xB Free Play Slots or Blackjack 100% up to $50, and Free Play with $50 max win
Maple Casino Vegas Partner +$65 $60 to $260 150% to 1000%+ 30xB Free Spins and Clearplay Slots See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, 100 free spins on Loaded
Mummy's Gold Palace Group +$25 $100 100 to 200% 30xB / 375xB Free Play Slots or Blackjack See Summary
Music Hall Casino Casino Rewards +$350 $500 25% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Warning!
MyJackpotCasino Independent +$35 $40 (€25) 50% 0xB Unique Video Poker See Summary, No Neteller
Nedplay 32 Red +$150 $420 (£250) 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay 3 Card Poker Terms restrict large bets, See T&C
Nostalgia Casino Casino Rewards +$70 $50 x2 25% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus 2 parts, Warning!
Old Chicago Casino MiniVegas +$60 $100 + $20 120% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Pharaoh's Casino PlayShare +$25 $100 100% 40xB Clearplay Slots "White Label" Casino, See slots strategy
Phoenician Casino Rewards +$35 $50 50% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Warning!
Pigg's Casino Palace Group +$10 $50 100% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack  
Platinum Play Fortune Lounge +$75 $150 150% 30xB / 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!, 100% up to $250 2nd deposit bonus
Player's Club PlayShare +$25 $100 100% 40xB Clearplay Slots "White Label" Casino, See slots strategy, UK 50xB/200xB
Prime Casino Palace Group Linked +$75 $300 100% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!, 3 parts
Purple Lounge Independent +$30 $125 (£75) 100% 50xB or 250xB Cashable Slots or Craps  
Quatro Casino PlayShare +$50 $200 100% 40xB Free Play Slots See Summary, See slots strategy
Red Flush Casino Rewards Linked +$80 $200 40 to 400% 15xB / 60xB Free Play Hold'em Bonus See Summary, Warning!
Rich Reels Villento +$25 $100 100% 30xB / 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Weekly bonus
River Belle Belle Rock +$50 $100 100% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack
River Nile Golden Star +$50 $50 to $250 200% to 1000%+ 30xB / 120xB Free Spins and Clearplay Slots See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, 50 free spins on Isis
Roadhouse Reels Grand Prive +$20 $100 100% ~1xB? / 50xB Cashable Slots Limited per group, Slots only casino, can play bonus at other Grand Prives
Roulette 69 Independent Negative $375 (250) or
$750 (
500)
125% or 100% 45xB or 50xB Cashable Slots Additional bonuses with higher wagering
Roxy Palace Roxy Palace +$70 $100 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus or French Roulette  
Royal Joker Jackpot Factory +$70 $100 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Limited per Group
Royal Vegas Fortune Lounge +$65 $60 to $260 150% to 1000%+ 30xB Free Spins and Clearplay Slots See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, 300 free spins on Break The Bank Again
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  
Strike It Lucky Casino Rewards +$15 $20 50% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Warning!
Sun Vegas Vegas Partner +$50 $60 to $260 150% to 1000%+ 30xB Free Spins and Clearplay Slots See Summary, Limited per group, 300 free spins on Break The Bank Again
Sunderlands Independent Negative $700 400) 150% 27xB Cashable Slots Moneybookers bonus
UK Club Casino Casino Rewards +$70 $100 100% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Warning!
Unibet - Download Independent +$70 $100 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus  
Vegas Country MiniVegas +$60 $120 100% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Vegas Joker MiniVegas +$40 $70 + $10 114% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Vegas Palms Fortune Lounge +$50 $100 200% 30xB / 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Vegas Poker Casino MiniVegas +$80 $150 + $15 165% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Vegas Seven MiniVegas +$40 $75 + $11 172% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Vegas Slot MiniVegas +$100 $200 100% 30xB or 300xB Cashable Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Vegas Towers Fortune Lounge +$25 $50 100% 0xB Sticky Varies Warning!
Vegas Villa Fortune Lounge +$100 $300 30% 30xB / 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Villa Fortuna Grand Prive Linked Negative $200 100% 30xB Cashable Slots See Summary
Villento Las Vegas Villento +$50 $100 100% 30xB / 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Weekly bonus
Virtual City Casino Casino Rewards +$35 $50 50% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Warning!
Wild Jack Jackpot Factory +$70 $100 100% 0xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Limited per Group
Yukon Gold Casino Rewards +$80 $200 50 to 500% 15xB / 60xB Free Play Hold'em Bonus Warning!
Zero36 Casino Palace Group Linked +$250 $360 100% 30xB? / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Several persons had trouble receiving bonus, Not clear whether early withdrawal is allowed 
Zodiac Casino Casino Rewards +$70 $100 100% 15xB / 60xB Clearplay Hold'em Bonus Warning!

 

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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