GamblingLinks.com visits all of the sites listed in our directory. Here are some of our favorites.

The Sands of the Caribbean Online Casino, which has attracted the attention of CNN, The NY Times, The LA Times, Casino Player magazine, and GQ, gets our top vote as a reputable online casino for security, variety of games, and delivering fun and value to the customer with its surprise Comp program. They offer a full sportsbook for baseball, football, basketball and hockey; they have 17 casino games including Pai Gow Poker, Caribbean Stud Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Keno, Baccarat, Craps, Slots, Red Dog and Let It Ride. Every customer whose wagers reach $5,000 or more may take part in The Sands of the Carib's Comp Program, in which they "Comp" you a 4 day, 3 night accommodation for 2 to Las Vegas, Orlando, or Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. One month after verification of your initial deposit, your voucher is mailed, which you have a full year to use. We consider this complete package represents excellent value on the level of "real" casinos.

The Gaming Club takes pride in the attractiveness of their games as well as their integrity. Featuring Blackjack, Single-Zero Roulette (much better odds than American!), 9 kinds of Slots, 9 kinds of VideoPoker, Scratch Cards, Craps, and Baccarat, the games are Java so effects are really nice -- no jumpy reloading of the page every time a card is dealt. The Gaming Club also offers chat rooms, multiplayer games, and a personal mail facility. You can play free for no stakes, just for fun, too. Gets our #2 rating.

Caribbean Cyber Casino insures that you can reach someone 24 hrs a day for assistance -- they have an excellent reputation for paying your winnings on time, too. Now that you know the support's there, you can have a great time: They offer 4 varieties of Poker, 5 varieties of Slots, Blackjack, Single-Zero Roulette, Craps, 3D Baccarat, Sicbo, Keno, and Scratch Cards. Slots pay out at 95% or greater. Software is free, so you can try it out as long as you like before wagering. This casino adheres to the Code of Conduct established by the Interactive Gaming Council. Check it out!

Compu-Flyers Video Poker Heaven is where you may sit at the virtual feet of Video Poker guru Lenny Frome and learn, grasshopper.   Included are dozens of Lenny's Articles from top gaming magazines such as Gaming Today and Casino Player, as well as his Product Catalog making available his tip sheets, pamphlets, books, videos and software on Video Poker, Let It Ride, Caribbean Stud Poker, Spanish Blackjack and the brand new Five Deck Frenzy. Our favorite book, Winning Strategies For Video Poker, has become the Bible of many, including Queen of the Lowrollers and author Jean Scott.

Majestic International Casino is presently matching the first 20% of your first deposit when you open an account. Or you can play free for practice sessions -- even if you've already been playing for winnings. Majestic International has a new Interactive Gaming Web site, and has added WebTV and Java support to all of its interactive games. WebTV users now have an opportunity to play casino games directly on their TV for free. Payout percentages conform to what would be required by the Nevada Gaming Rules, as Majestic International  has made every effort to treat the customer to the true Vegas experience. "While there are a number of online gaming sites on the Internet, WebTV users and casual gamers find it very difficult to download and install the required software," said Donald Sanchez, VP of Sales and marketing for Majestic International, Inc. "We have made our games available to anyone with access to the Internet. You sign up for a free account and begin playing in 5 minutes. It's that simple."   All major credit cards are accepted, and are processed on-line via a secure server.

MG Sports presents `98 football with 6 contests of their own, links to more, tips and football info galore.   MGSports has compiled 50 services this season:   A top consensus 3 each game day,  Java gameroom, sports, contests, humor, news, full football coverage, stats, gambling tips and alerts, and much more.

Enter Virtual Vegas  and play casino games completely free while winning cash prizes, cruises, trips to Vegas, gift certificates, and more in tournaments. No need to download any software (Java games). Also featured is a Travel Service (if you decide you're ready to visit the real Vegas) and an exciting Megamall.

Bettor's Luck is a new online publication which features Gaming Strategies, Editorials and Sports Picks, provided by seasoned experts. A Travel section offers valuable insider knowledge from a network of folks who wish to share their personal experience and views. Their slogan is, "Chance Favors The Prepared Mind," which clearly expresses their intent to help the experienced bettor as well as the pleasure seeking novice to maximize their entertainment value, and their winning odds.

The handicappers at Pro Handicapper's Free NFL Picks have 5 years' experience doing the NFL games, and they have an excellent average win rate of 59% (including playoffs).  All of their picks are posted for FREE.  Guest handicappers may contact the site and post their picks at Pro Handicapper's page for free also. Detailed analysis follows all Picks, and a seasonal record for each handicapper is included.

Serious sports bettors go to Sports Investment Syndicate because its clients are winning at an unheard-of rate of 60%. In the "QUEST FOR $10,000," participants (10 at present) are trying to turn $1000 into $10,000. The day's wager is posted each day before game time. Soon to come are Golf Wagering and the S. I. Syndicate's Reviews of internet sportsbooks. Updates on legal issues concerning the sportsbooks is currently offered, numerous contests, and much more. The word? Go there.

Inet Sportsbook is offering now a free wager of $25 and matching 10% on your initial deposit when you sign up. This is offshore internet wagering on major U.S. sports - football, basketball, baseball, hockey, boxing, soccer, tennis, and golf. To make your wager, you download their software (once), and receive rapid confirmation, usually in about 3 seconds.

Skip Hughes On Video Poker has some of the clearest and best inside information on video poker play that we've seen. He lists a slew of "full pay" locations across the country. Named "the best video poker page on the net" (Las Vegas Advisor), this page breaks down and explains 31 video poker variations, contains a search section for video poker sites, and a mailing list that has many of the most well known video poker writers as subscribers. Hughes' articles alone (What do we mean, alone? There are plenty of them) make it well worth a virtual visit.

JR's Sports Handicapping is a "pay AFTER you play(and win)" kind of sports handicapping service. This is their built-in guarantee of their picks.  The word is out and they are a growing success.

Roulette System Checker is both a tool for the roulette player and a game in itself. The gambler may use it to analyze his wagering system with either a Single-Zero or American (Double Zero) Wheel. You can play in denominations of 25 cents, 50 cents, one or five dollars. A record will be kept of your wins/ losses and you can check back over your last 10 spins. Super way to perfect your system..

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Brian Gabrielle Sports can call up, from their NFL PowerSearch database, details for the last three years of NFL games -- the spread and totals on each game, how the teams performed, and can even show the performance of any one team matched up with another team, another division, at home or away. The database, updated weekly, is used by professional handicappers at Brian Gabrielle Sports. Picks for other major sports are also posted along with tips, commentary, humor.

Nasa Sports Book can handle action on most any wager you could ask for. It's legal, offshore gambling on sports including football, baseball, hockey, basketball, boxing, tennis, soccer, golf, NASCAR races, and even the Academy Awards and the Presidential Election. All types of off bets too, anything there is a Las Vegas line on. They pay wins within 48 hrs. It's a company that clearly wants to make you feel comfortable with them.

Horse race tracks are five miles long, doo dah... And Casino International helps you bet there when you can't get there. They'll also handle wagers for any sporting event. Fast payoffs, too. Known for outstanding customer service, Casino International is the one to try for internet convenience.