What are the most popular online games in South Africa?

• Slots

Thanks to all the Vegas movies out there we all know what a slot machine or ‘one-armed bandit’ looks like. Technology has taken this iconic machine and turned it into a truly immersive experience for slots players. Sound, graphics, the whirling reels ­– it all adds up to an experience that keeps players coming back for more and makes slots one of the most popular online casino games available.

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• Roulette

Roulette – or ‘little wheel’ – is a game that has become a worldwide favourite since its origination in France in the 18^th century. Roulette is a game of chance based on where a ball will land on a spinning wheel, Players can choose to bet on a single number, various groups of numbers, the colours black or red, odd or even numbers or high or low numbers.

Most online casinos offer you a choice between European Roulette and American Roulette.

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• Baccarat

The game made famous by James Bond in Casino Royale, Baccarat is a card-based game that pits the player against a banker. Long considered a game for the elite gambler, baccarat has grown in popularity thanks to the online casino industry. More and more players are beginning to master the rules of this elegant game and turn it into one of the best online games in South Africa.

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• Poker

Another card-based game that is hugely popular world-wide, poker has many different variations. One of the most popular versions of poker is Texas Hold’em, the form you most see in movies. The object of poker is to collect a winning hand. Each player uses five cards to create the highest combination or pattern possible This could anything from having the highest card at the table to having a ‘flush’ of cards that are all the same suite and run concurrently (e,g, 7, 8, 9, 10, jack of clubs). Different casinos run different versions of video or online poker so always check the rules before you begin playing.

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• Blackjack

Blackjack has always been a popular game where the player attempts to beat the bank by having cards that total higher than those of the banker. But never higher than 21 (or ‘bust’). Any combination of a face card and an ace is an automatic ‘blackjack’ and the chance to win. There are various strategies to playing blackjack but for most players it is the thrill of seeing your cards as they are revealed to get to that elusive 21 that is the hook.

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