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Online Gambling Software

What can a gambler expect from the different types of software found at online casinos and sportsbooks? Are the games true to those found at land casinos and what steps are taken to ensure fair gameplay for players? Take a moment to explore some important details about gambling software.

Online Gambling Guide:

• Intro
• Safety
• Legality
• Gambling On-Line vs Gambling On-Land
• Choosing An Online Casino, Sportsbook, or Poker Room
• Software
• Payout Odds & Game Fairness
• Banking
• Responsible Gaming
• Summary

Software

Online casinos and poker rooms have become increasingly sophisticated in terms of software presentation.  Companies like Microgaming, Playtech, Realtime Gaming, BetOnSoft, and NetEnt have gone to great lengths to duplicate the look and feel of popular casino games while giving players the same thrills and excitement of playing at a land casino.

Software at online bookmakers can not really be compared in the same way, because a gambler is betting on sports and not actually playing games.  However, many bookmakers have very sophisticated websites and features that allow bettors to watch live, in-play matches while betting, and also to find and place all types of bets with incredible ease.  Other innovations include pari-mutual betting exchanges, such as those offered by Betfair, which allows people to bet against other players on all kind of things from sporting events to tv and entertainment – even politics and financials.

Most online bookmakers utilise a web-based interface for placing bets, although some mobile sportsbooks offer downloadable software that is both sharp and fast-loading.  The majority of online casinos offer software as a download, which is easy and quick to install.  A small download usually starts the setup process, where a player registers, and then the remainder of the games are downloaded in the background during the first session (or two) of play.  For additional convenience, many online casinos offer a no-download, flash version of their software that allows players to enjoy the games directly from a website.  The flash casinos usually offer the same games and odds as found in the download versions, although the graphics sometimes are a little less sharp.  For a preview of over 100 flash casino games, visit the free casino games section, or visit a casino’s homepage directly using our list of approved online casinos.

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