There are a number of types of
online casinos at which you can play. Many of them are Java-based
and load directly in your browser. Some of them use Flash or Shockwave,
which also runs in your browser but may require the Flash (or Shockwave)
plug-ins available from Macromedia.
Both of these types are usually referred to as no-download casinos,
even though you have to download graphics and sounds every time you
play. The biggest advantage of a no-download casino is that it can
be played on most computers and operating systems, and many of these
will also work on WebTV.
Then there are the downloadable software casinos, which will only
run on Windows-based platforms. File sizes generally range from 5-15
megabytes, so you should make sure you are definitely planning to
play at this casino before investing the time to download.
If you
run Windows, I recommend that you stick to these download casinos.
They are generally more stable and secure, and once downloaded minimize
communications between your computer and the casino game server,
making them ideal for those of you with dial-up connections.
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