Apple’s iPad is set to completely revolutionize the nature of gaming. While the iPhone and iPod Touch gave us a taste of what a full multi-touch gaming device is capable of, the iPad gives us this experience with a full-size screen. Without a doubt, some of the most popular games on the iPad will be the casino games. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like you can play these games for real money yet. However, there are some casino games that allow you to hone your skills, play with your friends and have a lot of fun. Let’s take a look at the top five casino games currently available for download for iPad.

Texas Hold’em (apple) – $4.99

It is difficult to create a list of the best iPad casino games without mentioning this official game created by Apple. This game has everything you would expect from a game made by Apple. The graphics are beautiful and the gameplay is intuitive. You can easily set up a match against your friend over a Wi-Fi connection. Depending on whether you’re holding iPad in landscape or portrait mode, you can get a different view of the action. The tips, strategies and hints in the game make this game top notch.

World Series of Poker Hold’em Legend (Glu) – $2.99

This is a high quality poker game released in November 2009. You can play against your friends via Bluetooth or play against players from all over the world via your internet connection. This game is based on the number one brand in poker: the WSOP. What poker player doesn’t dream of getting his shot at the World Series? You can play in authentic locations and you can even save your favorite hands so you can show your friends what a great bluff you made or your opponent’s incredible lucky draw.

Blackjack (MobilityWare) – $0.99

MobilityWare creates the most popular blackjack app on the AppStore. If you don’t want to pay the 99 cents, you can opt for the ad-supported free version. This game is designed to emulate the real world conditions of a Las Vegas blackjack game. Although you don’t play for real money, you can practice and hone your skills for the times when you actually sit down at a real money table. This is a great game if you want to practice your card counting skills so you can finally beat the dealer.

Big Spin Slots (Electron Hut) – $1.99

This is an extremely popular slots game for iPad. It features a traditional 3 line slot machine screen instead of the confusing 50 line slots you sometimes get from other apps or in Vegas. You can simply shake your iPad to start the wheels spinning and then tap them through the full interactive interface to stop them. Big Spin Slots also features a bonus game that resembles a spinning wheel of fortune. This is the kind of game you won’t be able to put down because you just want one more spin.

Shit! (24×7 digital) – $1.99

This is by far the most realistic dice game on the App Store. It features audio to simulate dealer calls, and the dealer will even give you hints and tips on how you can place your bets. The roll of the dice is probably the best experience that has ever been developed. It is 3D and totally realistic. You can gently shake your iPad to move the dice in your hand, or shake it hard to roll the dice. The dealer will warn you if you don’t roll the dice hard enough. This is a very high quality game.