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Microgaming Casinos

Microgaming developed their first online casino software in 1994. Since then, Microgaming has continued to be a leader in the field of online software. Microgaming software powers over 120 casinos and 40 poker rooms. Microgaming is based in the Isle of Man.

In 2002, Microgaming casinos set the world record for the largest online jackpot win with $1,500,000 on the Major Millions. That same year, they were named Best System Provider by Gaming Express Magazine, and Microgaming also won Gambling Online Magazine’s Players Choice Award. In 2003, Microgaming won Gambling Online Magazine’s Top Casino Software Award. They won the same award in 2004, and also added the Editor’s Pick Award to the list.

In 2006, Microgaming's progressive jackpot total exceeded $200,000,000 with over 5,675 winners. And online slots jackpots is what Microgaming casinos have become known for, more than anything else.

In 2007, all Microgaming casinos were closed to residents of Nevada, as well as any other state which specifically prohibited Internet gambling. (There are 11 states total which have this restriction.) This was a direct result of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act being passed by Congress.

Microgaming Casino Games

Below is a list of Microgaming casino games which are available at various Microgaming casinos. Please note that not all of these games are available at all Microgaming powered casinos; the casino operators can pick and choose which updates to take advantage of and which ones to ignore. We've included the house edge for the games where we could find that information.

Microgaming Baccarat

The Microgaming version of Baccarat is played with a single deck of cards. The house edge for bets on the banker is 1.012%. Bets on the player carry a house edge of 1.286%. The best strategy for Microgaming Baccarat is to always bet on the banker.

Microgaming High Limit Baccarat

Microgaming's high limit Baccarat is played with 8 decks. The game carries a 1.06% house edge for bets on the banker, 1.24% on the player, and 14.36% on a tie. The rules of Baccarat also allow players to slowly peek at the cards, which is something traditional in Asian versions of the game.

Microgaming Blackjack

The classic version of Microgaming blackjack is played by the following rules:

• Single deck of cards is used.
• The dealer must stand on a soft 17.
• The dealer does not peek for a blackjack.
• Player loses total bet against a dealer blackjack, even on doubles and splits.
• A player may only split once.
• A double after the split is not allowed.
• The surrender option is not allowed.
• The player may draw to split aces.

The house edge under the above blackjack rules, using proper strategy, is 0.13%.

Microgaming European Blackjack

Here are the rules for Microgaming's European blackjack game:

• Two decks of cards are used.
• The dealer must stand on a soft 17.
• The player may double on a 9 or 11 only.
• No doubling after splitting.
• No resplitting.
• The player is allowed to draw to split aces.
• No surrender.
• No peek for blackjack.
• Insurance wagers are not taken care of until the end of the hand.
• There is only one bet position.

Following these rules, the house edge is 0.39%.

Microgaming Multihand Blackjack

Microgaming multihand blackjack uses the following rules:

• 5 decks of cards are used.
• The dealer must stand on a soft 17.
• There is no doubling after splitting.
• You may double on a 9 or 11 only.
• There is no resplitting.
• The player is allowed to draw to split aces.
• No peeking for blackjack.
• Insurance is resolved at the end of the hand.
• There are 5 bet positions.

The house edge under these rules is 0.57%.

Microgaming Vegas Strip Blackjack

The Microgaming Vegas stip blackjack game has the following rules:

• Four decks of cards are used.
• There is only one bet position.
• The dealer peeks for blackjack.
• The player may resplit for up to three hands.
• A double after the split is allowed.
• The player may double on any first two cards.
• The dealer must stand on a soft 17.

The house edge on Vegas strip blackjack is 0.3606%.

Microgaming Downtown Vegas Blackjack

The rules for Microgaming downtown Vegas blackjack are as follows:

• One betting position.
• Dealer peeks for blackjack.
• 2 decks of cards are used.
• The dealer hits on a soft 17.
• The player may double on any first two cards.
• Double after split is allowed.
• The player may resplit to three hands.

The house edge is 0.40% on this game.

Microgaming Atlantic City Blackjack

In Microgaming Atlantic City blackjack, the following rules are followed:

• Eight decks of cards are used.
• The dealer must stand on a soft 17.
• The player may double on any first two cards.
• Double after splitting is allowed.
• Player may resplit to three hands.
• The dealer checks to see if he has a blackjack.
• Late surrender is allowed.
• Only one bet position.

The house edge for this version of blackjack is 0.365%

Microgaming Bonus Blackjack

Microgaming Bonus Blackjack follows the same rules as Vegas Downtown Blackjack. The difference is that this game offers an optional side bet which pays out at up to 50 to 1 odds. The house edge for the side bet is 6.46%.

Microgaming Triple Sevens Blackjack

The Microgaming Triple Sevens blackjack is similar to Multi-Hand Blackjack, except that only one hand may be played at a time and a side bet of $1 is required. The house edge for the side bet is 37.94%, minus 3.45% for every $10,000 in the progressive meter.

Microgaming Casino War

Six decks of cards are used in Microgaming casino war. The usual rules are used, and the house edge is 2.33%.

Microgaming Cyberstud Poker

Cyberstud is the same game as Caribbean Stud Poker. A royal flush pays 999 to 1 on the high end, while an ace/king pays 1 to 1 on the low end. The house edge is 5.01%. A $1 progressive side bet is also offered, and it has a house edge of 36.06% minus 1.54% for each $10,000 in the jackpot.

Microgaming Double Exposure Blackjack

The following rules apply to Microgaming's Double Exposure blackjack:

• Both of the dealer’s cards are dealt face up.
• A tie on blackjack pays even money.
• 8 decks of cards are used.
• All player wins pay even money.
• The dealer wins all ties, except on blackjack.
• The dealer hits on a soft 17.
• Doubling after the split is allowed.
• One card to split aces.
• The player may only double on a hard 9 or 11.
• Player may resplit to 4 hands.

The house edge on this game is 0.69%.

Free Ride

Free Ride is basically the same game as Let It Ride. The house edge is 3.51%. There is also a progressive jackpot for the side bet, and the house edge for it is 63.762% minus 2.924% for every $10,000 in the meter.

Microgaming Keno

The best option is the pick 13, which has an expected return of 96.54%.

Microgaming Pai Gow Poker

The dealer always acts as the banker. The house edge is 2.85%.

Poker Pursuit

Poker Pursuit is similar to Let It Ride, except the three highest payoffs are slightly less (49, 199 and 999). The house edge is 3.57%.

Microgaming Pontoon

Microgaming has two very important rule changes in this game. First, the dealer stands on a soft 17. Second, the split aces only get one card each. Using proper strategy, the house edge is 0.39%.

Microgaming Red Dog

One deck of cards is used. The house edge is 3.15%.

Microgaming Roulette

Four different versions of roulette are offered by Microgaming.

• American Roulette - Double zero wheel. 5.26% house edge.
• European Roulette - Single zero wheel. 2.70% house edge.
• French Roulette - Single zero wheel with European surrender rule. House edge of 1.35% on even money bets.
• Roulette Royale - Single zero wheel with a $1 side bet.

Microgaming Sic Bo

The single number bet pays off at 12 to 1 on a three of a kind, while most casinos only offer a 3 to 1 payoff. The lowest house edge available is 2.78%.

Microgaming Slots

Hundreds of slots games are available at any Microgaming casino. The average monthly return is 96%.

Microgaming Spanish Blackjack

The same game as Spanish 21. The house edge for this game is 0.38%.

Microgaming Super Fun 21

The house edge for Microgaming Super Fun 21 is 0.94%.

Microgaming Three Card Poker

Three Card Poker has a 3.37% house edge on the Ante bets and 2.32% on the Pairplus bets.

Microgaming Vegas Craps

3 times odds are offered on Microgaming's Vegas craps. The combined house edge on the pass is 0.471% and 0.455% on the don’t pass.

Microgaming Video Poker

Over 26 types of video poker are offered by Microgaming. The best odds for the player are on the Jack or Better game (either 1 or 4 play).

Microgaming Email, Phone, Address

To contact Microgaming, you may email them with general questions at general enquiries@microgaming.com. You may also call +44 (0) 1624 647777. You can send them snail mail to:

Microgaming Casinos List

The following casinos are known to use Microgaming software:

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