Though I mostly stick to casino games that offer me the best possible return on investment - games like blackjack and video poker that give the house its smallest advantage against me - I don't always play the same games, and I like variety in gambling as much as the next guy.

One of the best features of RTG casino sites is the variety of games they offer. Each site can select its own specific lineup of RTG-designed titles, but the company hosts a large number of games, many in multiple variations, so you're unlikely to be disappointed with variety at an RTG site.

Most RTG sites break up their casino game offerings up into a few different categories:

Table Games

With more than two-dozen table games in their library, RTG offers sites that run their software a selection of the most popular casino classics as well as some newer games designed for the unique Internet play format. Here are just a few of RTG's most popular table games:

• Baccarat
• Blackjack
• Caribbean Draw Poker
• Caribbean Hold'em Poker
• Caribbean Stud Poker
• Craps
• European Roulette
• Face Up 21
• Let'em Ride
• Match Play 21
• Pai Gow Poker
• Perfect Pairs
• Pontoon
• Red Dog
• Super 21

Notice that some of the games, like blackjack, come in many variations - Pontoon, for example, is a variant of this table classic with slightly different rules. Having the option of choosing from dozens of table games is one reason I'm a big-time RTG fan.

Slots

RTG sites generally list slots in two categories: one just called Slots that contains traditional Internet slot gaming, and another called 3D Slots where players can find the graphically-enhanced 3D versions of RTG's popular online slots. For online slot players, as is apparently true for traditional slot players, variety is a big deal. RTG has dozens of slots, whether you like the fancy graphics and 3D animations of more cutting-edge titles, or a long list of classic online slots to pick from.

Specialty Games

At some RTG sites, a handful of games that are based totally on luck are placed in a special category. We're talking mainly about keno, sic bo, and bingo games that don't really fit in the Table Games category, but aren't slots or video poker games, either. Online bingo, very similar to classic casino keno, is a big industry, and RTG has more than a few options for people looking for Internet bingo action. If you like games of chance, check out the Specialty Games area of any RTG casino.

Video Poker

I'm a big video poker player, though I must admit I limit my play to the same two or three games that I've decided give me the best chance of winning money. Real Time Gaming sites usually offer anywhere from a dozen to twenty different video poker titles and variants. Here's a look at my favorite RTG casino's list of video poker titles and variants:

• Aces and Eights
• Bonus Deuces Wild
• Bonus Poker
• Bonus Poker Deluxe
• Deuces Wild
• Double Bonus Poker
• Double Double Bonus Poker
• Double Jackpot Poker
• Jacks or Better
• Joker Poker
• Loose Deuces
• Mystery Bonus Poker
• Pick'em Poker
• Sevens Wild

And trust me, the variety of RTG video poker games doesn't end there. If you're a video poker fan, the casino games available at RTG gambling sites will not disappoint. I got lucky when I stumbled across RTG-powered casinos; I just happened to find a designer that offered all the games I wanted. Remember that every Real Time Gaming casino will have its own unique lineup of games, and check a site's game variety before you make a deposit to make sure they host the titles you like to play.