Skill Games

Welcome to the skill games section at the UK Betting Directory.

Play games of skill online against other players either for fun or for cash. Many of the sites listed here have special offers for first time users - so check them out carefully before joining.

You can check out a wide selection of the skill games sites below. Our menu above will take you to special pages for Backgammon and Mahjong as well as to instructions on playing the main casino games - including blackjack, mahjong, poker and rummy, together with informative articles to help you get the most out of your gambling and betting interests.

You can also check out our Online Gambling Blog - which is updated frequently with the latest information on games and all the latest online gambling news and promotions.

GameAccount has been around since 2001 and is one of the largest games communities in the world where players can choose to compete for real money prizes with other players. Choose from their fantastic range of games to meet & greet like-minded people online 24hours every day in their safe, secure chat-rooms. They have different games for different people. What’s your game? Try them out with unlimited free practice-play. When you're ready to experience the thrill of competing for real money they're ready to earn your trust and confidence: Hundreds of thousands of players worldwide already do. Their customer services team promptly transfers money on request to players living in over 130 countries worldwide. Registering to play takes just a few minutes and you can deposit funds online through a variety of different methods. Every week the equivalent of millions of dollars are won by players competing in the comfort of their home currency. You can choose your preferred currency when you choose to deposit funds in your account. Games range from multi-player blackjack to gin rummy; backgammon to poker dice and dominoes to solitaire. They offer a 100% first deposit match bonus up to £100 together with a loyalty bonus for regular players

Gammon Empire offers the most exciting online backgammon game. Play backgammon on the internet, participate in backgammon tournaments, enjoy real money backgammon game. You can play backgammon for real money and for fun with thousands of players from all over the world. Gammon Empire was launched on Dec 2004 and so far it has more than 1.7M sign ups. GammonEmpire allows you to download backgammon software and play on the internet with players of all levels and improve your backgammon strategies. They offer monthly tournaments with a prize pool of up to $50,000, as well as hourly and daily backgammon tournament for money.

King.com UK is the world’s largest skill gaming site. Every month, King.com hosts more than 200 million games played. They host games for millions of players from more than 50 countries. In Skill Gaming, players take part in tournaments where skill is decisive in determining the outcome. Registration is free and players receive play money to practice. Players are able to participate at tournaments, interact with other players and win real money. Skill games include, "Who wants to be a Millionaire?", "Deal or no Deal" and "Luxor". In addition, King.com offers its UK users a range of licensed games such as "Bingo". You will find puzzles, action games, strategy and sports games and word games - in fact there is something for everyone!

Ladbrokes Backgammon is the most exciting addition to the ever-increased portfolio of the Ladbrokes online games. There is the choice of free or cash instant play games; all day tournaments to choose from and if you are new to the game there is a comprehensive online tutorial, a history of the game and a full glossary. Ladbrokes backgammon software is completely unique, and features rich graphics, amazing patented features, great action and ease of use. Ladbrokes.com brings you the full spectrum of the exciting world of betting and gaming in one place, using a single account. And, because these services are brought to you by Ladbrokes, the world's largest bookmaker you can be sure that your account will be handled with complete security, discretion and integrity.

MahjongTime.com - an online version of the traditional Chinese game of Mahjongg. This is not the solitaire type of mahjong, in which a player tries to take pair of tiles away from the board. Traditional mahjong is played by 4 players, where the objective is to assemble a hand of certain combinations. At Mahjong Time, You can play against other players 24/7, no download required! Compete in International or Freeroll tournaments (or create your own!) and win money + prizes! (For more information about Mahjong, see the menu above).

PartyGammon - Enjoy all the thrills of backgammon in a safe, secure online environment. Players are online 24/7, so you'll always find someone to play with, and they offer a great variety of backgammon games. Plus, easy-to-use software lets you create an account and start playing in no time. They also host regular tournaments, events and promotions, as well as a Backgammon school to help improve your game.

Play 65 - Connecting backgammon players from around the world, Play65 uses some of the most advanced gaming software, combining sophisticated graphics with progressive gaming know how for one of the most realistic playing sessions live on the Internet. With over 450,000 players, more than 6,000 of whom log in at peak playing times, there is no doubt that Play65 is the world’s largest online backgammon community. Play65 is available in 12 different languages, catering for 80% of the world’s population, whilst offering fun and/or for real money in a choice of live money games, matches, and multiplayer tournaments. Depositing available with all major credit cards and payment methods and can be played in Pounds £,Euros or Dollars $.

Rummy Royal gives players a comfortable feeling in a relaxed, fun atmosphere, where you can play for free as long as you want or play for real money. There are plenty of practice tables in addition to real money ones. New to the game? The interactive tutorials will guide you in plain language so you'll understand in a jiffy. It took me just one round of Rummy to get the hang of it. Longtime Rummy players will find their favorites here: Gin, Oklahoma and Kaluki tables are waiting for and your friends. Want to play Rummy for real money? Simply click on the Real Money tab in the lobby and start playing. I've seen online gaming lobbies before, and I have to admit that it is one of the best-designed ones I have seen: no unnecessary convolution - just the information to get players started. At Rummy Royal you can chat while at the table and the lobby! And when you've decided to play for real, Rummy Royal will give you a 100% sign-up match bonus up to $200! In addition, invite up to 15 friends to play for real and you'll get a special $20 bonus for each player. Rummy Royal adheres to the 3 S's - service, security and support. Rummy Royal takes its players and their privacy very seriously and provides a secure playing environment while keeping player details completely confidential.

VC Games - from Victor Chandler Bookmakers - 9 new and exciting games will be added to the existing suite of games, including - Lucky Star – Type of Roulette - Fortune36 – Type of Roulette - Aces High – HiLo - Triple Chance – Multi HiLo and Squares – Lottery .Play these exciting games for fun or for money! All new customers to VC Games are eligible for a £25 cash bonus.

WorldWinner.com, the best place to play online games! All you need is an email address to play free games online against players at your own skill level! With exclusive titles like The Price Is Right, Wheel of Fortune, and SCRABBLE® Cubes, the skill-based online game version of Scrabble, you'll always have a cure for boredom!  Once you've registered, begin by choosing from dozens of popular free games to find the online games you love best!  Practice your favorite online games to build your skills, and once you're ready, upgrade your membership to play games online for big cash prizes! Upgraded players also earn Rewards Points, redeemable for gift cards, cash, or game credits to play even more of your favorite games online! With over 30 million players and the Web's most popular online games, it's no wonder WorldWinner.com is the premier destination for free online games. So get ready to play hard, because the road to victory is always paved with FUN at WorldWinner.com!

Follow these links if you wish to learn more about backgammon or mahjong:
Learn a brief history of backgammon together with rules and basic strategies
or go here to you want to learn more about mah jong including a brief history of the game together with rules and basic strategies . You can also visit our Book Shop for a range of informative books on the subject.

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