One way to classify online casino software is to differentiate between downloadable software and instant play software. The latter is generally referred to as flash casino software. Downloadable software must be installed on the player's computer and is always started directly from the computer. Instant Play software allows you to play in the PC's web browser without having to install the software at all. When the first online casinos appeared in 1995, the downloadable software was the only online casino software. Flash casino software first appeared during the first boom in the online casino industry around 2000.
Until a few years ago, downloadable software was the most popular solution for online casino players. One of the main reasons for this was the not very fast internet connections. Especially the animations and other effects could not run smoothly and fast enough. In many parts of the world, players at that time only had dial-up connections to their Internet providers. Even DSL speeds, when compared to today's ones, weren't exactly fast or reliable. With today's internet connection speeds in most parts of the world, especially where online gambling is well represented, you can also play graphically demanding video slots with the help of Flash Casino technology.
In the early days of the first flash casinos, the software was seen as a kind of security risk; this particularly affected the aspect of online financial transactions. In general, however, no evidence of these possible concerns could be provided. One of the advantages of instant play software was that it didn't take up space on the hard drive; A not to be despised plus point when you consider that the earlier PC models were not exactly well equipped with it (compared to today's models). Of course, this limitation no longer exists today. It is the differences or personal preferences of the players that are decisive for one or the other software today.
Downloadable software is provided to online casinos by an online gambling software developer. This makes it possible to offer the best and latest software to the players. Since players generally only want to place their bets on the best games from various online gambling providers, they register with various online casinos; not exactly an optimal customer connection for an online casino. Fortunately, instant play software eliminates this limitation. It allows the games a kind of independence from an entire software administration package. Most online casinos now have software platforms that allow players to play games from different manufacturers or developers.
