Top 5 Favorite Casino Games

The world is a pretty big place, in case there was any doubt, which means that there are going to be a pretty diverse selection of favorite casino games. Plus, some casino games tend to be more popular in some areas of the world, than others. This means that it’s very difficult to make an overall list of favorite online casino games. Pai Gow Poker, for example, is very popular in the East, but a great deal less popular in the West.

There is, however, a trend that exists across the world of the favorite casino games. Most regions in the world play these top 5 games to some extent or another, even if the list doesn’t exactly reflect the preferences of every region. At best, this list can be considered a reflection of global trends.

Slot Games**

Slot games are a global phenomenon; there are just no two ways about it. Every country on earth that has legalized gambling has slot games, and hundreds of thousands of people play them on a daily basis. In fact, it is said, that at any given moment there are so many people playing slot games that the number could populate a major city. It’s a rather astonishing thing to think about.

The vast majority of online and real world casinos also make the bulk of their income from slot games, which should give a pretty clear idea of just how popular they are. And why wouldn’t people love slot games? They’re entertaining, engaging, and so easy to enjoy that anyone can sit down as start playing.

Roulette

Roulette is another global phenomenon, featured in movies and books, and with basically no person on earth unaware of what the game is, and how it works. Using an eye catching spinning wheel, and being both easy to pick up, but difficult to master, roulette is a game that ensnares the imagination.

One of the most interesting things about roulette is that a single, lucky bet could have a person walking away with pockets loaded with cash. But, a person with a sound strategy, and keen sense of odds, may just as easily walk away with a good chunk of change. It’s a fast game, fun game, and second most popular overall in the world.

Blackjack

Blackjack may not be as immediately accessible as some of the other games on this list, but is still certainly engaging enough to be the third most popular in the world. The rules of the game area easy, once you get the hang of them, and the rounds lightening fast.

Interestingly, blackjack is one of the few casino games that allow players to be so good that they can make a living doing nothing but playing the game. These are, of course, mathematics geniuses we’re talking about. Either way, blackjack is an incredibly fun and engaging game for everyone.

Texas Hold’Em Poker

Poker has seen a major upsurge of popularity in recent years, becoming a game so widely viewed that it has started to be featured on television. It is by far the most complicated game on this list, and a person can easily get overwhelmed by it’s slow, tense pace. For this reason some shy away from the game for easier alternatives. Either way, poker is still a major drawing card around the world, and those who play the game professionally have even become celebrities.

Those looking to get into the game shouldn't be too shy, though, as there are many online versions of the game that allow players to get in practice solo. Online tournaments have also become very popular, for those who feel like stepping up to the big leagues.

Craps

Craps is a game that often doesn’t get as much attention as it deserves. Based around the simple act of throwing dice, it is one of few games that allow bystanders to place bets on the dice rolls of another player. This makes the game an incredibly social experience, often resulting in fast friendships being formed. After all, what can bring people closer together faster than a stranger helping win a great big pile of cash?

One of the biggest drawing cards of craps is how extremely fast each round is, with each roll potentially taking just a few seconds of time. This means a pulse pounding experience that can often result in players jumping up and down for joy. As far as casino games go, there are few as exciting as craps, and it is a highly recommended game for players of all types.

Don’t forget, however, that baccarat is another game that allows players to bet on the hand of another player. It isn’t as fast paced as craps, and didn’t make the top 5 list this time, but is still a great game, and well worth checking out.