Online Casino Games

There is an abundance of fun and exciting games available to play at online casinos today. And while some strategy and skill can be useful, the outcome of all games is completely random and the casino holds the advantage in the long run!

Pokies / Slot Machines

Pokies typically comprise of 3-reel or 5-reel systems, and the player need simply push the spin button to activate a round. Wins are achieved when a series of matching symbols line up on an active payline, and the outcome of each spin is determined by a computerised program known as a Random Number Generator.

Video Poker

Video poker is basically a computerized version of 5-card draw poker. The player places a bet and the computer deals five random virtual cards. The player then has to decide which cards to discard, if any, upon which replacement cards are dealt. Payouts occur based on a pay table which will be available with the game. They are the same as those found in standard games, with rare combinations paying more etc.

Blackjack

Also known as 21, Blackjack is a card game between a player and a dealer. The objective of the game is to reach a total value of 21 or less. All face cards equal 10 points, the Ace can be either 1 point or 10 points, and the remaining cards are scored at face value. The player and dealer each start with two cards. If either party scores over 21, they automatically lose or “bust”.  If not, the player and dealer can choose to compare scores or get another card. The party that either reaches 21, or closest to it is then the winner. Blackjack is available in many variations that essentially all work the same way.

Read our expert guide to playing Blackjack online in New Zealand

Craps

Craps is played with dice on an extravagantly arranged casino table. Players take turns to be the “shooter” whereby they have to throw a pair of dice across the craps table in such a manner that it bounces off the opposite wall – this is done to ensure fair results. Wins or losses are determined by the outcome of the throws, and payouts are based on the type of bets placed. Casino craps is also known as table craps, and because very little equipment is required it can also be played in informal settings, known as “street craps”.

Roulette

From French origin, Roulette is the quintessential casino game as depicted in so many Hollywood films. The game involves a large wheel with red, black, even and odd numbers on which the players need to stake their bets. The croupier then spins the wheel one way, while the ball spins in the opposite direction until it loses momentum and drops into one of the numbered slots that will determine whether the player wins or not. Payouts are odds-based, for example specific numbers pay out more than even/odds.

Read our expert guide to playing Roulette online in New Zealand

Keno

Keno is a type of lottery game and is very popular in modern casinos. Players buy tickets displaying numbers from 1 to 80, and place wagers on 20 selected numbers. Through the use of a random number generator, the casino will draw its selection of 20 numbers, and players are paid out according to the amount of correct numbers matched. Keno paytables differ between casinos, but the house edge is usually larger than that of other casino games.