Uptown Casino Games: Pokies, Jackpots and Table Games

The main attraction is the pokie library, but there is more here than reels alone. Uptown Casino offers 3-reel, 5-reel and 6-reel pokies, progressive jackpot games, table games, video poker, specialty games and crash games. That gives you a fairly broad mix of classic formats and newer-style casino play.

All games come from Realtime Gaming, also known as RTG. The range includes familiar fruit-machine layouts, feature-heavy video pokies, card games and games based on chance rather than spinning reels. You can also use demo or instant play mode through a browser, which is handy when you want to get a feel for a game before deciding how to play.

If pokies are your starting point, you have more than 150 titles to browse. The selection runs from traditional 3-reel games through to 5-reel and 6-reel video pokies with extra features. There are also progressive jackpot pokies, so you can choose between a straightforward spin and games built around a growing prize pool.

Some featured titles include Sweet 16, Sweet 16 Blast, Sweet Shop Collect, Buffalo Mania Thunder Springs, Cash Bandits 3, Coyote Cash 2, Ocean Dreams, Fortunate Buddha, Diamond Mine and Kev's Bush Bonanza. Other options include Blazing Horse - Hou Ma Zhao Fu, 3x WOW Wheels, Prosperity Pots: Lucky Coins, Winnie the Piggie - Las Vegas, I Zombie and Naughty Or Nice III.

• Sweet 16 and its related titles
• Blazing Horse - Hou Ma Zhao Fu and Blazing Horse Huo Ma Zhao Fu
• Cash Bandits 3 and Coyote Cash 2
• Prosperity Pots: Lucky Coins and Fortunate Buddha
• Ocean Dreams, Diamond Mine and Interstellar 7s
• Fortunate Zeus, Fu Long Treasures and Olympus Thunderhold
• Mighty Drums, Plentiful Treasure and Shogun Princess Quest

The library also includes popular IGT-style titles such as Cleopatra, Da Vinci Diamonds, Balloonies, Cats, Candy Bars, Kitty Glitter, Double Diamond, Triple Diamond, Wolf Run, Siberian Storm, Ocean Magic and Pixies of the Forest. New games are added to the RTG library on a regular basis, so the selection can change over time.

Progressive jackpot pokies are available alongside the standard games. The jackpot selection includes Spirit of the Inca, Aztec's Millions, Megasaur, Jackpot Piñatas and Cleopatra's Gold. Megasaur has jackpots exceeding $1 million, while the other titles give you more progressive options to browse.

Progressive jackpot wins are paid in one lump sum and are excluded from the $5,000 weekly withdrawal limit. That is a specific rule worth keeping in mind if a jackpot result changes the amount you want to withdraw. As with any casino game, the outcome is based on chance, so treat these titles as entertainment rather than a way to make regular income.

The blackjack range has more than 10 variants, including Perfect Pairs and Suit 'Em Up. Table limits run from $1 to $100 per hand, giving you room to choose a stake that suits your session. There are also other table games in the wider catalogue.

You will not find live dealer tables here. The available table games are software-based RTG games, so play takes place through the casino interface rather than with a streamed dealer. That format may suit you if you prefer a quicker, browser-based session.

• More than 10 blackjack variants
• Perfect Pairs and Suit 'Em Up among the blackjack options
• Table limits from $1 to $100 per hand
• Software-based play from Realtime Gaming
• No live dealer games

If you use a Welcome Bonus while playing eligible table games, check its individual terms before staking. Bonus play has a maximum bet of $10, and exceeding that amount voids promotion winnings. That rule applies during bonus playthrough, even though the regular blackjack table range reaches $100 per hand.

Video poker adds more than 15 titles to the mix. Aces & Eights and Joker Poker are among the named options. These games give you a card-based alternative to both pokies and blackjack, with the result shaped by the cards dealt and the choices available in the game.

The specialty section has approximately 10 titles, including keno, bingo and scratch cards. Crash games are available as another option. These categories can work well when you want a shorter session or a change from standard reels and table layouts.

Some promotions are linked to particular game categories or titles, including keno, slots, scratch cards and selected free-spin games. If you claim one, check which games qualify and whether a playthrough condition applies before you begin.

With so many formats available, it helps to decide what sort of session you want first. Do you want a simple classic pokie, a progressive jackpot, a card game with a stated hand limit, or a short specialty game? Starting with that choice makes the catalogue easier to navigate.

1. Pick the game typeChoose from pokies, jackpots, blackjack, video poker, specialty games, table games or crash games.
2. Choose a named titleBrowse the RTG selection and look for a title that matches the format you enjoy, such as Sweet 16, Cleopatra or Aces & Eights.
3. Use demo or instant play if usefulBrowser-based demo or instant play lets you explore the game without installing software.
4. Set a sensible stakeFor blackjack, the available table limits run from $1 to $100 per hand. For other games, choose an amount that keeps the session within your entertainment budget.
5. Check any active promotionIf you are playing with promotional funds, confirm the qualifying games, wagering rule and $10 maximum bet before placing a stake.

You can access the games through a browser on a smartphone or tablet, as well as on a computer. Instant play uses browser streaming, and downloadable software is available for Windows PC. A dedicated app is not required for browser play.

Uptown supports Australian dollars as an account currency, which can make it easier to think about stakes and session budgets. Support is available in English, with 24/7 live chat, telephone support and email responses typically provided within approximately one day.

• Play through a browser on smartphones and tablets
• Use instant play through browser streaming
• Download software for Windows PC
• Use Australian dollars as an account currency
• Contact live chat 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Before playing for real money, remember that casino games involve real financial risk and outcomes are not guaranteed. Deposit limits, cooling-off periods and self-exclusion are available on request, which can help you keep play within limits that feel comfortable.

A quick check before playing can save confusion later, especially when a promotion is involved. The game catalogue and the promotion terms are separate things: a title may be available to play but still be treated differently for wagering.

• Choose the game category and title you actually want to play.
• Check the stake or table limit shown for the game.
• Keep bonus-play bets at or below $10.
• Confirm whether the promotion applies to that game.
• Set a spending limit before the session begins.
• Use cooling-off or self-exclusion tools if you need a break.

The most important practical point is simple: play for entertainment, not as a guaranteed return. Whether you choose a pokie, blackjack, a progressive jackpot or a crash game, decide your budget first and stop when you reach it.