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No-Download
games load in your Web browser and don't require you to download any software
to your computer. The software used in these games is server-based, meaning
the games are stored on the casino's computers and you access and play
them through Java or Flash interfaces on a browser such as Internet Explorer
or Netscape Navigator.
PROS
Instant game play: you register to the site, click on your game of choice,
and within no-time it loads to your browser and you're on a roll.
Easy on your Computer: it doesn't make demands or weigh on your system
or disc space.
Facilitates playing in several casinos: playing in several casinos involves
keeping track of different usernames, passwords and PINs rather than multiple
downloads that weigh your system down with different applications. No-download
games free you for this option.
Enables prompt disassociation with casinos: ending contact with a casino
doesn't involve uninstalling its application from your computer and directories.
CONS
Prone to problems with proxy or firewall connection: accessing the Internet
via a proxy server or firewall can complicate the situation or even make
it impossible. Consult the casino's customer support if you encounter
difficulties.
Debatable security: some experts claim that the server-based HTML, JAVA,
Flash and Shockwave games offer less security to the user than the downloadable
client-based games.
Limited configurability: the casino determines the appearance and sound
of the games allowing only limited user configurability and commonly resulting
in a small screen.
Feature-poor: the graphics and multimedia options aren't as rich and compelling
as downloadable games and commonly appear in a small window rather than
a full-screen.
Compromised availability: the gaming experience and transactions are subject
to Internet lags.
Minimum System Requirements:
* Browser: latest version of either Netscape or Internet Explorer.
* Processor: Pentium I 100MHz
* Operating System: Windows 95 or above (98 recommended)
* Memory: 16 MB RAM
* Sound: Sound Blaster or compatible sound card
* Internet Connection (minimum 14.4 K, 56k Recommended)
* 17 MB free Hard Drive space
* High Colour (16-Bit) Video Card
* Directx 3.0 or above (Win95 users/Recommended)
* Winsock2 (Win95/Recommended)
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