Evaluating the Top Tablet Casino Games of 2016

Gambling at home on a smartphone or tablet isn’t for everyone. Some prefer the exhilaration of the bright lights and noise that only a live casino experience can deliver. Others may enjoy real money gambling online. And then there are those that just want to play without the risk. For these, I highly recommend free tablet casino games.

I do enjoy real money gambling from time to time, but money can get tight. That’s when I turn to free games, spinning the reels or playing blackjack without the fear of losing money. And even when I do have a bankroll in my pocket, I’ve come to prefer mobile casino apps to brick-and-mortar resorts.

I’ve been to some of the biggest casinos in the world, from Canada’s River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC, to a plethora of luxurious gambling halls along he Las Vegas Strip. They have lots of things in common – the lights, the games, the unparalleled atmosphere – but the one that stood out to me the most was the cost. Airfare, hotel, meals – it’s so expensive just being there, you can hardly afford to gamble.

Real Money Tablet Casino Games

If you’d rather save all the money that would normally go towards expenses for actual gambling, real money tablet casino games are the way to go. For this, my fellow Canadians, you won’t find any better than Royal Vegas Mobile Casino. They’ve got everything you could possibly desire, from slots and video poker, to every table game imaginable, including 27 variations of blackjack with a multitude of optional side bets.

You’ll also be privy to some great promotional campaigns, like a free $1,200 welcome bonus.

Free Tablet Casino Games

Those of you seeking out no-risk gaming apps, there are some great free tablet casinos out there. As a matter of fact, you can play all of the games at Royal Vegas for free if you’re the type who wants to alternate from real money to ‘practice play‘ mode.

Otherwise, check out these 100% free casino apps for Android and iOS. I’ve divided them up by game types, since the freebie apps tend to cater to a single style of casino gaming.

Slot Machines: 1UP Casino is, hands down, the best free tablet casino app on the market. It has the largest variety of slots, with new games added every single day, and its accessible via Facebook if you don’t want to download an app to your device.

Blackjack: Personally, I love the Blackjack Strategy Trainer app for Android. It comes with a built-in strategy chart and allows you to set different rule variations for honing skills, plus tells you when you’ve made the right or wrong choice, based on odds and probabilities. However, the interface is designed for training, and doesn’t mimic a genuine blackjack table.

If you want a more authentic experience, try Blackjack 21 by HappiPlay.

Poker: You can’t do better than Fresh Deck Poker. It is the only free tablet poker app that’s actually RNG certified by GLI – the same GLI that handles certification for casino games in Las Vegas. That means the games are 100% fair, because even without real money on the line, you have a reputation to uphold on the virtual felt. It’s the most authentic poker experience available and has earned more 5* ratings from Android and iOS users than any other poker app.

Roulette: My favorite roulette app is Roulette Royal by Mywavia, available for Android and iOS. It offers American and European versions of the game, has a fast, user friendly interface, and the developers are promising to add French Roulette in the near future.

Craps: If you know the rules, craps is one of the most exciting games in the casino. If you don’t know the rules, learn them easily with Craps – Casino Style! by Phonato Studios.