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Although Baccarat is largely believed to have eminated in France, it is believed to be an Italian game in origin. Many online casinos offer the game of Baccarat, named after the worst hand ("0") incidentally, and it takes a little getting to know ut is an entertaining game that requires some thought. While the cards 2 thru 9 are taken at face value, the 10s, Jacks, Queens and Kings are worth 0 points while an Ace is worth 1 point. When the total of the cards held is more than 10, the first digit is dropped: for example if you are dealt a 4 and an 8, which totals 12, the "1" is dropped, so you have "2". The highest Baccarat hand that can be held is "9", the worst is "0" (ie: when you hold a 6 and a 4, or 2 5's for example). A baccarat player bets on either the player or the banker and the most cards that either can hold is 3. Watch out for live dealer Baccarat games which are on their way through as I write.

Review: Newly upgraded UK Microgaming Viper online casino with a whole load of excellent games. Excellent Platinum Play loyalty scheme with 5 times the normal cashback (0.5%)! The games choice is a little more limited than at other Microgaming casinos to be honest, but is still pretty comprehensive and if you play Progressive Jackpot Slots, then the Loyalty scheme makes this the best casino to play them at! Note there didn't appear to be a Guest option here for some strange reason when I checked last, so it's real play or nothing. The casino accepts the following banking options: Credit and Debit cards.

Review: UK version of this group Microgaming casino with big bonuses. Free money offers generally only allow for slots wagering but check for bonus term changes. Bonuses are credited within 24 hours automatically so if you prefer not to be tied in, email support asking for the bonus not to be credited. The casino has a very large choice of games & comes with the usual VIP loyalty cashback program so you earn on every wager you make - surprising how quickly it can add up! The casino accepts the following banking options: Credit and Debit cards.

Review: Gaming Club was the original online casino and running on the excellent Microgaming software (also with a Japanese language option) is still a leader in the market today. Run by the Belle Rock Group, The Gaming Club is one of only a few online casinos who allow you to specify different withdrawal options every time you cash out, and they process cashouts 7 days a week - again quite unusual as most do Mon-Fri only. Over 300 games to suit all players from bonus slots to Blackjack, video poker to keno and stacks of options inbetween. Think of a game - it's probably here! The one area that let Gaming Club down IMO was the support response - not as quick as I'd like and not a great reply. Otherwise - a popular casino. The casino accepts the following banking options: Credit and Debit cards.

Review: Phoenician casino used to be renowned for its excellent support whilst it was on the RTG platform, although it has since switched to the more popular Microgaming Viper software bringing with it "auto-play" and "auto-hold" ("expert mode") and a wider choice of games. Phoenician and it's sister casino, Nostalgia, were the first to introduce instant NETeller cashouts but these were removed from Phoenician following the switch from RTG. There are still a handful of Microgaming casinos that offer instant NETeller withdrawals - click here for more info. Phoenician is a popular online casino in the USA and the decision to review the software was an inspired decision. Note there is also a $4k weekly cashout limit until you become a VIP (an anti-fraud measure apparently). The casino accepts the following banking options: Credit and Debit cards.

Review: Voted "Best Online Casino" in the Casinomeister awards every year from 2003 to 2007, so no surprise that 32Red is the benchmark for all online casinos. 32Red's treatment of players is better than most other online casinos and while the signup bonus could be more generous, the invite-only "Club Rouge" VIP program rewards loyal players with a variety of extras each month including a bigger monthly bonus. Unusually, 32Red online casino (and poker room) can process cashouts to credit cards if required, a welcome addition to the many other banking options. There are stacks of games & an autoplay and "expert mode" (strategy) function for certain games. One of the few online casinos where loyal players feel valued and where I spend most of my gambling time. A download and flash casino is available and the download version now includes Microgaming's excellent slot tournaments section. The casino accepts the following banking options: Credit and Debit cards.

Review: One of my favourite online casinos (but no longer taking US players), you can deposit in pounds, dollars, Canadian dollars or euros at Roxy Palace casino, a Microgaming casino with a solid reputation among experienced players. The signup bonus is credited to your account automatically within an hour of the first deposit, which may not be to everyone's liking as it comes with terms attached, but the best aspect of the casino, aside from the excellent range of games, is the communication and extras. Every time we deposited and withdrew or our withdrawal was sent back to NETeller (Roxy also supports several other eWallets including Firepay), we received an email notification. Thats good service. Plus you frequently get a match bonus on your first deposit of the day up to 30% in some instances, totally out of the blue! Roxy is among my favourite Microgaming casinos, mainly because of it's superb loyalty scheme. My only gripe is that I just wish they'd reduce the Reverse time back to 12 hours. The casino accepts the following banking options: Credit and Debit cards.

Review: A game-packed Microgaming Viper casino from a group operating several online casinos. Also offers player support in Spanish, French, Italian and Greek. The casino group as a whole has a good reputation and signup bonuses are on offer including a free no deposit bonus. A loyalty cashback scheme and VIP reward programme is also featured - pretty much par for the course - and cashouts are generally processed next-day. A big array of table games, Pokers and Video Pokers, three types of Roulette, lots of progressive jackpot games and a big array of feature-packed slots. The casino accepts the following banking options: Credit and Debit cards.

Review: A new Microgaming online casino operated by the folks at the excellent (and in my opinion preferable) Roxy Palace. Uses the Microgaming Viper platform and consequently has a huge number of games and great user-friendly interface complete with autoplay and expert mode for strategy. Good range of banking options, though a 48 hour reverse withdrawal period means cashouts to NETeller can take 3 days which is too slow in my opinion. Otherwise, Splendido is a very safe and reputable casino with good monthly promotions. The casino accepts the following banking options: Credit and Debit cards.

Review: UK Pound version of this Microgaming online casino offering a great array of games and a number of progressive jackpot games. Normally expect a fast casino support response but take care to register for the Loyalty program before you start playing to take advantage of the VIP cashback rewards. Part of the large Casino Rewards group but biggest isn't always best, when it comes to support. The casino accepts the following banking options: Credit and Debit cards.

Review: An Ancient Rome themed Microgaming online casino from the Vegas group which also has a download version in the Italian language alonside the standard English version. Good banking options and bonuses, and when I looked, it had excellent wagering requirements on the first deposit bonus although you can only withdraw from the bonus if you have 2x plus the deposit in your account. The 24hour reverse time (which delays cashins) is disappointing, especially as they don't flush, but otherwise it's a strong and safe brand and generally all-round good egg. The casino accepts the following banking options: Credit and Debit cards.