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The Backgammon: a skill game for money
One of the fastest growing
internet card games in terms of popularity is
Backgammon. Unlike traditional online casino games like
Baccarat and Roulette, Backgammon is considered a skill
game. Although a game like blackjack can and should be
played with a skillful strategy, blackjack is still
considered a game of chance, and does not offer the same
degree of skill that bettors can exercise while playing
Backgammon. On the contrary, Backgammon is more like a
game of poker or chess. In fact, many players describe
Backgammon as a happy medium between checkers and chess
- Offering players the chance to use in-depth strategy,
but also providing a fun and entertaining game of simple
structure. More and more internet casinos are beginning
to offer Backgammon as part of their regular lineup of
traditional games. And considering that Backgammon is
designated as a skill game, it is well-equipped to slide
under the radar of the recently passed Internet Gambling
Prohibition and Enforcement Act. Consequently, internet
gamblers should expect to see more of Backgammon in the
online casinos. Real-time Backgammon software first hit
the Web in 1992, which since time has developed and
blossomed into a graphically intense and user-friendly
software platform and playing interface. There are
numerous commercial websites and casinos now offering
this recreational game in real-time form in both
play-for-fun and real-money betting environments. Two of
the Web's largest search engine's, Yahoo and MSN both
have their own offering of live games, which include
Backgammon. Yahoo! Games has offered a Java-based
Backgammon for nearly ten years, while MSN offers a
sharp Backgammon game that can be played with ActiveX
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