Hoyle Casino is a virtual casino video game published by Encore, Inc. It was previously published by Sierra Entertainment for a variety of different platforms, including Microsoft Windows, Sega Dreamcast, and Game Boy Color.
Set in a virtual Las Vegas casino, players create profiles and are given a set amount of virtual money. A player can then visit any part of the virtual casino and wager their virtual money as they could in a real casino.
The game offers instant access to the rules for each game, as well as real time tips and strategies as the player plays a game.
Games included[ | ]
The 2007 edition of Hoyle Casino includes the following games:
- Baccarat
- Blackjack (variations listed below)
- 6-Card Charlie
- Face Up
- Special 21's
- Royal Match 21
- Caribbean Stud Poker
- Craps
- Horse Racing
- Keno
- Let It Ride
- Pai gow poker
- Fortune Pai Gow Poker
- Poker
- Texas Hold 'Em
- Omaha Hold 'Em
- 7 Card Stud
- 5 Card Draw
- Poker Tournaments
- Roulette
- Slot Machines
- Three Card Poker
- Four Card Poker
- Video Blackjack
- Video Poker
Controversy and Bugs[ | ]
The 2007 version of Hoyle Casino was plagued by a bug in the Craps game. A player would place a bet, and then the game would freeze for 30 seconds before continuing. This caused a lot of controversy. Unfortunately, Encore was not able to fix this bug ultimately leaving customers angry. Their only recourse was to visit the Encore USA website and submit a refund request for the software. This bug was fixed however in Hoyle Casino 2008.[citation needed]
External links[ | ]
- Hoyle Casino 2008 Homepage
- 'Hoyle Casino' at MobyGames
- 'Hoyle Casino Empire' at MobyGames
- 'Hoyle Casino 2004' at MobyGames
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