The huge advances in technology over recent years have changed the way we communicate, shop, handle our banking and entertain ourselves. The gaming industry has been altered more than most because of the revolution caused by smartphones and tablets that means you can play wherever and whenever you want.
This has also meant online casinos have become more popular, and their use has grown far more than anyone could have predicted. There are so many of them, how will you know what the top 10 gambling apps are? Let's take a look.
Royal Panda Casino gives you the choice of all the favourite casino games together with progressive jackpots. They have what they call their "hot and cold" slots system, which lets you know which slots have been paying out a lot, and which ones are overdue a jackpot. Sports fans are not forgotten with live in-play betting on all major sports.
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Leo Vegas is an award-winning online casino owned by Leo Vegas Gaming Ltd. Launched in 2013, it has managed to win several accolades in the short time it has been online, including the 2014 Mobile Casino Product of the Year and the 2013 Best Innovation in Casino award.
No matter what online casino games you want to play, you will find them on NetBet. The app features more than 10 roulette variants, slots with progressive jackpots, card games like blackjack and sports bets. You can also play the lottery on NetBet.
Voted 2016 Casino App of the year, Mr Green’s Casino and Sportsbook App is available for iPhone and Android devices. The site is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary with extra bonuses and prizes.
Figuratively speaking, this app invites you to a casino cruise, where their crew is ready to welcome you aboard to play all types of casino games, blackjack, roulette, poker, and slots.
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777 casino has games for every taste, not just your standard casino games. There are tennis games, football games, and bingo among a huge choice of games for all Canadians to play.
Casino Room, which was first launched by Ellmount Gaming Ltd in 1999, takes you on a planetary journey. With different missions to complete, such as 10 spins on a particular game, you can win extra prizes each time you move onto a new planet. These extra prizes are made up of several things, including free spins or cash.
A leading online casino since 1997, 888casino is one of the most trusted online gambling sites, partly because it is one of the oldest. It has a huge array of different games. It is licensed to operate in several different countries, including Spain, Gibraltar, New Jersey and Denmark. The site has won several awards, the latest being Best Casino Operator in 2015 at the IGA Gaming Awards, an achievement for any casino, with so much competition in the industry.
Launched in 2006, Betway Casino provides poker, slots, bingo, and sports betting among more than 400 online casino games. You can try the majority of games in practice mode to try them out before playing with real money.
Bet365 Casino was founded in 2000 as part of the online games offering from the Bet365 group. Initially known for its sports betting features, it has now developed to become a key player in the global gaming market.
All of the casinos mentioned above offer bonuses to new players signing up to their site. This can range from a multitude of free spins to a cash bonus equal to the amount you deposit. Of course, there are limits on all the offers, but they are usually very generous.
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