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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%
3 Card Rummy
3.23%
1.93%
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
0.79%
0.69%
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
~2.0%
~0.7%
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%*
High Speed Poker (3-Card Poker)
2.94%
1.76%
Hold'em High: Single Hand
5.03%
2.28%
Hold'em High: Optimized Multi-hand
2.61%
1.20%
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)
2.5 to ~5%
2.5 to ~5%
Texas Hold'em Bonus
2.04%
0.53%
Triple Action Hold'em
3.63%
1.82%
Triple Pocket Hold'em
2.27%
2.27%
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)
~2%*
~2%*
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)
~2%*
~2%*
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%
*Cyberstud Progressive and Roulette Royal have mandatory jackpot side bets, resulting in varying house edge
*Jackpot Deuces & Supajacks house edge varies according to size of jackpot, use payout calc for precise value

 

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 +$55 $75 (£50) 100% 60xB Cashable Blackjack Only UK & Europe, Frequent system problems making it awkward to play hands
32 Red 32 Red +$50 $260 (£160) 320% 40xB / 80xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Terms restrict large bets, One per group, See T&C
7 Sultans Fortune Lounge Negative $500 100% 40xB or 400xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!, Several additional bonuses
All Jackpots Jackpot Factory +$50 $200 100% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Limited per Group, Low max bet
All Slots Jackpot Factory +$50 $200 100% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Limited per Group, Low max bet
Aztec Riches Casino Rewards +$15 $50 50% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Betsafe Independent Negative $135 (€100) 100% 60xB or 150xB Cashable Craps or Slots See T&C
Betway Palace Group Linked Negative $250 x2, $500 100%, 25%, 50% 50xB / 625xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack First 3 deposits
BGO Independent +$80 $300 (£200) 200% 24xB Sticky Slots Alternative 6xB on bingo or 120xB on blackjack
BigBangCasino Independent Negative $270 (200) 100% 40xB Post-wager Slots  
Blackjack Ballroom Casino Rewards +$35 or +$130 $100 or $400 500% or 40% 30xB / 60xB Free Play or Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP)  See Summary, Warning!
Bulldog777 Mojo Affiliates Negative $150 100% 90xB Cashable Slots Max win of 150
Cabaret Club Palace Group Negative $500 100% 50xB / 625xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack  
Captain Cook's Casino Rewards +$50 or +$15 $150 or $50 300% or 100% 30xB / 60xB Free Play or Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) See Summary, Warning!
Carat Casino Unibet +$130 $230 (£150) 150% 30xB Cashable Slots Bonus terms vary by country, 20 free spins, 30xB on slots or 300xB on blackjack, Unibet whitelabel, One per group
Casino 440 Independent +$100
$500 100% 35xB Cashable Slots Possible risk of issues, 100% weighting on slots, 10% weighting on BJ/VP
Casino Action Casino Rewards +$35 or +$10 $100 or $30 250% or 100% 30xB / 60xB Free Play or Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) See Summary, Warning!
Casino Classic Casino Rewards +$35 or +$5 $100 or $20 500% or 100% 30xB / 60xB Free Play or Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) See Summary, Warning!
Casino Creed Independent +$300
$500 100% 80xB Cashable Video Poker Casino offline with many players unpaid?
Casino Época Belle Rock Negative $200 100% 0xB* / 50xB Cashable Slots *Half of winnings can be withdrawn early, 50xB on slots or 500xB on blackjack, Max withdrawal of 6xD, Limited per group
Casino Kingdom Casino Rewards +$25 $77 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP)  Warning!
Casino LaVida Red Flush +$40 $100 100% 30xB / 300xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack See slots strategy, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Casino Mate Vegas Partner +$20 $100+ 100 to 500%+ 40xB / 160xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, Max withdrawal of 6xD
Casino Share Casino Rewards +$35 or +$5 $100 or $20 500% or 100% 30xB / 60xB Free Play or Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) See Summary, Warning!
Casino Splendido Roxy Palace Negative $120 100% 50xB / 500xB Clearplay Slots or Video Poker Video poker has 500xB wagering
Casino UK Vegas Partner +$20 $100+ 100 to 500%+ 40xB / 160xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, Max withdrawal of 6xD
Challenge Casino Casino Rewards +$200 $800, $150, $50 25%, 50, 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) 3 parts, Warning!
Cinema Casino Vegas Partner +$20 $70 to $100+ 250% to 500%+ 40xB / 160xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, Max withdrawal of 6xD
Colosseum Casino Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP)  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Crazy Vegas Vegas Partner +$50 $100+ to $150, $100 100%, 200% to 500%+ 40xB / 160xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, 100% to $150 1st deposit, 200% to $100 2nd deposit , Max withdrawal of 6xD
Dash Casino 32 Red +$15 $75 50) 100% 40xB / 80xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Terms restrict large bets, One per group, See T&C, £50, €50, or $50
EmuCasino VideoSlots.com Negative $100 x3 100% 50xB / 500xB Clearplay Slots or Video Poker VideoSlots.com white label?, 30xB wagering for Australia 
EuroPalace Fortune Lounge Linked Negative $150, $1500 100% or 150% 40xB/400xB or 50xB/500xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack See Summary, Warning!, 2nd deposit bonuses
Euroslots Independent +$100 $270 (€200) 100% 40xB Cashable Slots No Neteller
Exclusive Bet RevShare Partners Linked +$20 $200 (€150) 100% 30xB Cashback Slots  
Expekt Casino Independent +$95 $135 (€100) 100% 60xB Cashable TX Hold'em Pro See Strategy Calc; Only Finland, Sweden, Poland, and Norway; See T&C
First Web Jackpot Factory +$50 $200 100% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Limited per Group, Low max bet
Fortune Room Fortune Lounge Negative $150 100% 40xB or 400xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack See Summary, Warning!
Gaming Club Belle Rock Negative $100+ 100%+ 0xB* / 50xB Cashable and Free Spins Slots *Half of winnings can be withdrawn early, 50xB on slots or 500xB on blackjack, 30 free spins, Max withdrawal of 6xD, Limited per group
GEObet Mojo Affiliates Negative $150 (£100) 100% 60xB Cashable Slots Warning: possible slow pay
Gnuf Palace Group Linked Negative $250 x2, $500 100%, 25%, 50% 50xB / 625xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack First 3 deposits
Golden Lounge 32 Red +$30 $150 (£100) 100% 40xB / 80xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) 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 High Speed Poker (3CP) Warning!
Golden Riviera Vegas Partner +$30 $100+ to $150 100 to 500% 40xB / 160xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, Max withdrawal of 6xD
Golden Tiger Casino Rewards +$35 or +$80 $100 or $250 250% or 50% 30xB / 60xB Free Play or Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP)  See Summary, Warning!
Goldfishka Fortune Lounge Linked Negative Unlimited 100% 99xB / 990xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning, Bonus credit not automatic, Russian default
GoWild Independent Negative $200, $400, $400 100%, 50%, 70% 50xB Clearplay and Free Spins Slots 50 free spins given with each bonus, See T&C, Past issues with confiscated winnings, Low max bet
Grand Hotel Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP)  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Grand Mondial Casino Rewards +$35 or +$5 $100 or $20 500% or 100% 30xB / 60xB Free Play or Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP)  See Summary, Warning!
Guts Casino Independent  +$40 $135 (€100) 100% 35xB Cashable and Free Spins Slots 50 free spins, 2nd and 3rd deposit bonuses, See T&C
Hippodrome Casino Palace Group Linked Negative $250 x2, $500 100%, 25%, 50% 50xB / 625xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Only UK, First 3 deposits
Interwetten Independent Negative $135 (€100) 100% 120xB? Post-wager French Roulette Tersm imply 30xB, reported to be 30x(B+D); 1st cashout by bank transfer, No Canada
Jack Gold Independent +$40* $100 100% 0xB / 30xB Unique Slots Warning: Uncommon bonus rules, *Assumes higher variance betting
Jackpot City Belle Rock Negative $500 100% 0xB* / 50xB Cashable Slots *Half of winnings can be withdrawn early, 50xB on slots or 500xB on blackjack, 2 parts, Max withdrawal of 6xD, Limited per group
JBet Independent None None None None None None Casino under games tab
King Neptune's Belle Rock Negative $100 100% 0xB* / 50xB Cashable Slots *Half of winnings can be withdrawn early, 50xB on slots or 500xB on blackjack, Max withdrawal of 6xD, Limited per group
Leo Vegas Independent +$50 $135 (€100) 200% 35xB Cashable Slots Bonus can be played on lower HE Net Ent games, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Lucky Ace Casino Independent? +$10 $200 100% 50xB Sticky High Speed Poker (3CP)  Was linked to 888.com in the past
Lucky Emperor Casino Rewards +$35 $100 +$10 110% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Warning!
Lucky Nugget Belle Rock Negative $200 150% 0xB* / 50xB Cashable Slots *Half of winnings can be withdrawn early, 50xB on slots or 500xB on blackjack, Limited per group, Alternative 100% to $1000 bonus, Max withdrawal of 6xD
Luxury Casino Casino Rewards +$50 $150 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Maple Casino Vegas Partner +$20 $100+ 100% to 250%+ 40xB / 160xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, Max withdrawal of 6xD
Mummy's Gold Palace Group Negative $500 100% 50xB / 625xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack  
Music Hall Casino Casino Rewards +$150 $500 25% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP)  Warning!
MyJackpotCasino Independent +$70 $135 (100) 100% 12xB Cashable Slots Warning! -- Awkward payouts and difficulty reaching support
Nedplay 32 Red +$30 $150 (£100) 100% 40xB / 80xB 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 High Speed Poker (3CP)  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Phoenician Casino Rewards +$15 $50 50% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP)  Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Platinum Play Fortune Lounge Negative $100, $200 100% to 500% 40xB or 400xB Free Play Slots or Blackjack See Summary, Warning!, 100% to 200 2nd deposit bonus
Player's Palace Casino Rewards +$35 or +$5 $100 or $20 500% or 100% 30xB / 60xB Free Play or Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) See Summary, Warning!
PointCasino Independent Negative $135 (100) 100% 45xB Cashable Slots 100 + 20 free spins
Quatro Casino Casino Rewards +$35 $100 10,000% 30xB / 60xB Free Scratch Card High Speed Poker (3CP) See Summary, Warning!, See T&C
Red Flush Red Flush +$60 $100 to $200+ 100% to 500% 30xB / 300xB Free Play Slots or Blackjack See Summary, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Red Star Casino Independent Negative? $100 100% 40xB Cashable Slots Only Play N Go slots count towards wagering?
Rich Reels Casino Rewards +$50 $150 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Additional bonuses on later deposits
River Belle Belle Rock Negative $200 100% 0xB* / 50xB Cashable Slots *Half of winnings can be withdrawn early, 50xB on slots or 500xB on blackjack, Max withdrawal of 6xD, Limited per group
River Nile Vegas Partner +$20 $50 to $100+ 200% to 250%+ 40xB / 160xB Free Play and Free Spins Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, See slots strategy, Limited per group, Max withdrawal of 6xD
Roxy Palace Roxy Palace Negative $150 100% 50xB / 500xB Clearplay Slots or Video Poker Video poker has 500xB wagering, Lower percentage bonuses on later deposits
Royal Vegas Fortune Lounge Negative $250 100% 40xB or 400xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!, Several additional bonuses
Ruby Fortune Palace Group Negative $150 100% 50xB / 625xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Additional bonuses on 2nd & 3rd deposits 
Spin And Win Independent Negative $150 (£100) 100% 70xB Sticky Slots 10 free spins, Simlar second deposit bonus
Spin Palace Palace Group Negative $250 100% 50xB / 625xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Additional bonuses on 2nd & 3rd deposits 
Strike It Lucky Casino Rewards +$5 $20 50% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP)  Warning!
Sun Vegas Vegas Partner +$30 $150 100% 40xB / 160xB Clearplay Slots or Hold'em Bonus See Summary, Limited per group, Additional bonuses on later deposits, Max withdrawal of 6xD
UK Club Casino Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Unibet Unibet Varies $135 (€100) 100% 25xB or 50xB Cashable Slots See Summary, Wagering & bonus size varies by country
Vegas Country Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Warning!, Additional bonus on 2nd deposit
Vegas Joker Casino Rewards +$50 $150 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Warning!, Additional bonus on 2nd deposit
Vegas Palms Fortune Lounge Negative $100 200% 40xB or 400xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Warning!
Vegas Seven Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
Vegas Slot Casino Rewards +$35 $100 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Warning!, Additional bonuses on later deposits
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 High Speed Poker (3CP) Additional bonuses on later deposits
Virtual City Casino Casino Rewards +10? $50? 50,000% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Warning!, 5 wheel spins valued at $50? with 0.10 deposit
Wild Jack Jackpot Factory +$50 $200 100% 30xB / 375xB Clearplay Slots or Blackjack Low max bet
Yukon Gold Casino Rewards +$35 or +$15 $100 or $50 250% or 100% 30xB / 60xB Free Play or Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) Warning!
Zodiac Casino Casino Rewards +$35 $20, $100 2000%, 100% 30xB / 60xB Clearplay High Speed Poker (3CP) 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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