From Pokies to Blackjack: Unraveling the Secrets of Australian Casino Games
Are you all set for some online Aussie casino action? There are huge quantities of games to check out, so you've got a chance to choose your preferred games whenever you're up for some play.
We reveal what's happening in Australia's preferred selection of casino games, so you'll have a sense of what to expect when you choose something to play.
How to play pokies online
You've got hundreds of pokies - maybe even thousands, depending on your preferred casino - to check out online today. They vary plenty, with paylines, cluster pays, all ways pays, and other formats to check out. They each have at least three reels, with five being more common.
The quick way to spot how to play an individual pokie game is to look for the paytable. You'll usually find it linked from the bottom of the game screen or the side.
How to play online blackjack
It's a race to 21… but make sure you don't go over. If you're keen to try a card game for the first time, make sure it's this one. You'll get two cards to start with, and you need to figure out whether you'd prefer to stick with those or ask for another. If you request a third card, you need to hope you don't go bust with 22 or over.
How to play online roulette
This is a little more complex thanks to the different versions you might see. You can go for odd, even, high or low numbers, red or black… or choose one or more numbers on the table. The table will also show 0, 00, or both, according to which version you're playing.
The odds on winning are better for simple odd or even bets or similar, although the return is a lot smaller, as you can guess.
How to play online bingo
First, you may well spot several types of bingo at online casinos offering this game in Australia. The 90-ball variation is usually the most popular, but other versions have fewer balls, with 80, 75, and even 30-ball bingo available on some sites.
The idea is to match a pattern, match numbers on one or more lines, or get a full house by matching them all to get a prize.
Bonus: Check out the poker possibilities too
Poker is a little different as you'll find three versions of it:
- Video poker (a mix between poker and pokies)
- Regular poker games (played against the software that runs them)
- Live casino poker games (played in an online casino with real dealers)
There are different versions of the game to play in each case though. We suggest not going live until you're familiar and confident in your game. The great thing about online poker is that no matter which game or format you choose, you don't need a poker face.