The online casino industry is booming. According to a survey by the UK Gambling Commission, just under 10 per cent of UK adults have played some form of remote gambling – playing casino games online or via a mobile phone. Indeed, there is a wealth of choice available for internet-savvy gamblers keen to play over the internet: media conglomerate Sky, the multi-faceted Virgin, William Hill and Ladbrokes all have gambling websites. These internet casinos offer a multitude of different games and titles.

Online slot machines

A large proportion of internet casinos host online versions of slot machines. The mechanics of these internet slots are identical to their land-based counterparts; different reel symbols fall onto a screen to create winning paylines. Online slots usually offer more of these lines than land-based casino slot machines. Internet slots also have a range of unique bonus rounds not usually available in bricks-and-mortar games. The Battleship: Search and Destroy slots has a bonus game which sees players destroy enemy ships for cash awards.

Each of these online casino games has its own distinct theme and design. Franchise games prove to be quite popular with gamblers; the X:Men comic, Transformers cartoon and Tomb Raider video game have all been made into online slots titles. Popular land-based casino games are also available online as well as a number of original creations. WagerWorks and Cryptologic are two of the largest suppliers of online gambling titles and software.

Table Games
Online casinos typically offer versions of popular table games. A single internet casino may feature many roulette, blackjack and poker titles. These internet casino games tend to have exclusive bonus features not available in land-based casinos. A number of online roulette and blackjack titles also include extra bonus features, bonuses which give players the chance of winning further cash prizes.
There are also a number of websites specifically devoted to games of poker. Examples of these online casinos include Party Poker and Absolute Poker.

Bonus offers

Many internet casinos offer players unique bonuses. The most frequent is known as a ‘sign up’ bonus; players are given an amount of free credit in order to use on a particular set of casino games. This amount is given to individuals who register and deposit at a casino. The sign up bonus normally has a set limit – around the £200 mark. Seasonal bonuses are also incredibly popular with internet gamblers. These promotions are offered during holiday periods and notable dates in the year. Seasonal bonuses usually include free credit awards and other cash back offers.

Mobile phone games

A small number of internet casinos also offer mobile phone games. These can be downloaded from a specific casino and played on a mobile handset. To date, mobile phone games include versions of slots, blackjack, poker and roulette titles. Typically, mobile games can be downloaded for free either via a computer or directly from a mobile handset. Kerching Casino and Mecca Bingo are two sites which offer gamblers the chance to download mobile casino titles.

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