Instant play casinos

Playing online is fun and as you visit the casinos you'll find that most of them will offer you two different versions, downloadable and instant. Which one you choose is up to you and in this section we'll explain the differences between them so that you can make the best choice for you. The main differences between the two options are speed, graphics quality, the ability to integrate into a multi-software platform and game selection. So let's deal with each of them.

• Installed version

  Although less popular of the two ways you can play online, the download option has a number of advantages. But how does it operate?

  
  

  Well, if you choose the download route you'll essentially be installing a software package supplied by the casino onto your computer. Once installed this software communicates over the internet with the server for all transactions.

  Downloading is not something you should fear. It's pretty straightforward nowadays, and most casinos will have a 'How to start' section at their site that will explain how to go about it in detail. In the unlikely event you do encounter a hiccup, contact the customer support team who are always on hand to assist.

  One of the main advantages to playing the download version of a casino is the fact that almost in all cases you will get a far bigger range and choice of games to play with more features. Of course, this applies only to operators that are not multi-software platforms.

  
  

  For instance, Microgaming, which is an industry leader, also has what is called 'Viper'. It is an enchanted version of their standard software that gives you more control over how you play. The bad thing regarding downloadable version is that player can't switch to other products offered by the operator such as poker and betting.

  
  

  In conclusion, downloading is as we've said the less popular than playing instantly. It's easy to set up, and there's always plenty of support on hand to help you if you should need it.

• The no download version

  The speed of set up: Taking the no download route works like this. At the casino site, you'll usually see a button or link to click that will activate this option. By clicking it you will quickly be connected to the game server, and then, choose your game, wait a few moments while it loads, and off you go. Simple as that.

  If you're playing for free, a simple registration is all that is required. To play for real cash you'll still need to register, open an account and make a deposit, but then it's the same for both methods.

  
  

  Graphics quality: Now don't get us wrong. The graphics used in most instant games casinos is pretty good and getting better with the advent of methods used to generate the graphics such as Flash and Shockwave. Although Flash is now obsolete and replaced by HTML5, games developed with this technology are still quite common.

  In fact in our opinion the gap is pretty narrow, and you'll get the same experience while playing any game.

  
  

  Game selection: In almost all cases the number of games you'll get access to in the no-download version will be less than in the download option. Again, all modern casinos running on multi-software platforms so above statement applies only to ones who works with the single provider.

  
  

  For example, our top rated sites offer over 250 games in the download version, but in no download version across all sections you will find more than thousand.

  
  

  Where the no-download option scores is the fact that you can play the games from anywhere. There's no software to install on your PC, and you don't have to be at your home to play. Once you open an account, you can play from anywhere.

• Summary

  Whichever method you used to play at a casino is purely a matter of personal choice and circumstances. They're both pretty good nowadays. But If you're still a little bit apprehensive we suggest you might like to try the no download route first just to get started and get the feel of how things work. As we've said, there's nothing to install and it's simple, quick and easy.

  Both methods will give you some very enjoyable gaming time, but for us, and it's purely our opinion, we prefer the instant casinos and no download route. You get more games, numerous options, and if you want to move to another site there is no need to uninstall the software. Both types will provide gambling on real money table games such as roulette and blackjack. In addition, there will be no significant difference in sign up offers and generosity of loyalty scheme for VIP players, but selections of video slots are much better on no download sites.

  
  

  So which should you choose, should it be download or instant? We say sample them both and weigh up the differences on a personal basis. At the end of the day, it's the one that suits you that counts.

  
  

  NOTE: Please note that country restrictions apply for all types of casinos including no-download ones, so in case you picked one of the online casinos from the forbidden countries list, you will land to a webpage where are sites that accept players from your country.