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Introduction

In my opinion, Cryptologic is one of the best casino softwares in use today. Game quality and graphics are good. The common games are all available and high quality, as well as some unique games, such as video blackjack and solitaire. Blackjack play is slower than most other softwares, but not as slow as Boss or Chartwell. Cryptologic offers a jackpot of several million in the game Millionaire's Club. This is probably the largest jackpot ever offered at an online casino. Many of the software's other slots are also popular. Audit reports show the average payout of Cryptologic slots is a few percent below Microgaming, Playtech, Wagerworks, and Rival. Similarly the payout for Jacks or Better and Deuces Wild is below other common softwares. I believe games are fair. My stats show that the average referred player gains that are close to expectations. As a whole, Cryptologic casinos are reputable.

Game Selection & House Edge

The table below lists the available games and corresponding house edge.

Game	House Edge
Game	Per Initial Bet	Per Unit Wagered
Baccarat & Punto Banco: Banker	1.06%	1.06%
Blackjack: Atlantic City / Classic / Progressive	0.49%	0.44%
Blackjack: Double Deck	0.34%	0.31%
Blackjack: European	0.52%	0.46%
Blackjack: Micro	0.45%	0.40%
Blackjack: Perfect Pairs	0.44%	0.39%
Blackjack: Single Deck	0.20%	0.18%
Blackjack: Vegas	0.40%	0.35%
Blackjack: Video, 4 Decks	0.51%	0.46%
Blackjack: Video, 8 Decks	0.50%	0.45%
Blackjack: Super Fun 21	0.94%	0.85%
Caribbean Stud Poker	5.21%	2.56%
Casino Solitaire (2 Games)	~0% to ?*	~0% to ?*
Casino War	2.88%	2.68%
Craps: , 2x Odds	1.41%	0.61%
Craps: Don't , 2x Odds	1.36%	0.58%
Keno	25 to 30%	25 to 30%
Let It Ride	3.51%	2.85%
Pai Gow	~2.7%	~2.7%
	0.38%	0.34%
Red Dog	3.16%	2.67%
Roulette: VIP European	1.35 to 2.70%	1.35 to 2.70%
Roulette: European	2.70%	2.70%
Roulette: American	5.26%	5.26%
Scratch Card (2 Games)	???	???
Slots (~130 Games)	4 to 9%?*	4 to 9%?*
Texas Hold'em Bonus	2.04%	0.53%
Three Card Poker: Ante & Play	3.37%	2.01%
Three Card Poker: Pair Plus	2.32%	2.32%
Three Card Rummy	3.23%	1.93%
Triple Action Hold'em	3.63%	1.82%
Video Poker: All American (1-10 hands)	1.89%	1.89%
Video Poker: Deuces Wild (1-10 hands)	2.03%	2.03%
Video Poker: Double Bonus (1-10 hands)	0.89%	0.89%
Video Poker: Jacks or Better (1-10 hands)	1.75%	1.75%
Video Poker: Joker Poker (1-10 hands)	1.06%	1.06%
Video Poker: Super Jackpot (1-10 hands)	~1-2%*	~1-2%*
Video Poker: Tens or Better (1-10 hands)	2.04%	2.04%
Bonus Video Poker: All American (3-100 hands)	1.81%	1.81%
Bonus Video Poker: Deuces Wild (3-100 hands)	1.16%	1.16%
Bonus Video Poker: Double Bonus (3-100 hands)	1.46%	1.46%
Bonus Video Poker: Jacks or Better (3-100 hands)	1.52%	1.52%
Bonus Video Poker: Joker Poker (3-100 hands)	0.57%	0.57%
Bonus Video Poker: Super Jackpot (3-100 hands)	~1-2%*	~1-2%*
Bonus Video Poker: Tens or Better (3-100 hands)	1.51%	1.51%

*House edge of solitaire depends on strategy and is estimated based on my play
*8-10 pick Keno house edge varies slightly depending on progressive jackpot
*House edge of Slots is estimated based on public game payout data & payout audits
*Super Jackpot Video Poker house edge varies according to size of jackpot, use payout calc for precise value

Bonuses

Cryptologic bonuses are cashable with a wagering requirement. Bonuses are often not given until after completing wagering (post-wager). Wagering requirements and game restrictions vary, so be sure to read the T&C. Several casinos offer a monthly bonus that is similar to the sign up bonus.

Casino List

Casinos using Cryptologic software are listed below. Click on a column header to sort by that measure.

Casino	Group	BonusEV	MaxBonus	Bonus%	Wager	Type	Game	Notes
Bet Jacks	Independent	Negative	$190 (125)	100%	60xB	Cashable	Triple Action Hold'em	Intercasino skin
Betsafe	Independent	Negative	$135 (€100)	100%	60xB or 150xB	Cashable	Slots	See T&C
InterCasino	Partnerlogic	Varies	$650 (€500)	100%	40xB or 100xB	Cashable	Challenge Video Poker	See T&C, Monthly
Maharajah Club	Independent	None	None	None	None	None	None	Casino (temporarily?) offline
VIP Casino	Partnerlogic	None	None	None	None	None	None	Lifetime bonus, No bonus?
William Hill Games Casino	Independent	+$30	$30 (20)	Varies	6xB	Post-wager (until 5xB)	1-play Video Poker	Games Casino bonus, See T&C

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: 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 -- 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.

USA? --"No" means the casino allows no players from the United States. "Yes" means the casino allows players from anywhere in the United States. "Some" means the casino allows players from some US states, but not others. Microgaming casinos typically allow players in 39 US states. They do not permit players from 11 states where gambling is legislated illegal or where there have been related court cases -- Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, New York and New Jersey.

Notes -- Notes indicates other important things to take note of, such as associated warnings.