Article from Sloto Magazine Spring 2016
As we mentioned in a previous article the future of mobile gaming is looking very promising and will probably take over the other two platforms of online casinos: download mode and instant play mode. However, there are still very positive aspects in the latter two versions and slight disadvantages when playing solely in mobile version. Here's a look at the pros and cons of each platform.
Instant Play Version
Without any need to download any data to your computer, you are able to play online casinos on your internet browser if you have Adobe Flash installed on your device. This platform is very popular when you start trying out casinos to see if you like them, prior to downloading the software to your computer or laptop.
Pros:
·Operating system compatibility
Nearly all operating systems have adopted the multi-functional Adobe Flash software, thus you can access online casinos in their instant play modes from most laptops and computers.
·Privacy and broad access
This is a great solution if you don't only play on your personal computer. It allows you to have private and universal access to the casino from work (on your breaks, I'm hoping!), when traveling on business or on your holidays, or when using a friend's, family member's or public computer. No data is stored on the device and you can make sure your login information is deleted when you close the browser by using a private or incognito browser
Cons:
·Limited games
While instant play casinos or Flash casinos will have a large number of games, not all casinos make their entire collection of games available in instant play. But this is not a serious disadvantage as casinos try to make their best games available in both download and instant play versions.
·Connectivity issues
Since you are constantly communicating with the casino's server it is important you have a steady and fast internet connection. A powerful computer is not mandatory but one with enough processing power for it to run the Flash games plus any programs that may be running in the background.
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Mobile Version
This will be the future of online gambling. Online casinos are investing heavily in this technology as it has become evident that it will be the preferred mode of playing for the newer generations. The sky's the limit but there are still some limitations when it comes to mobile gambling.
Pros:
·Universal access
Play anywhere, anytime of the day from your phone, tablet or hand-held device. With near universal access to wireless internet connection and 4G networks, you can quickly log into your casino account and play a few rounds as you commute to work or during the commercials of your favorite TV show.
·Unique mobile promotions
Online casinos are promoting hard their mobile platform and often have exclusive promotion for mobile games that are not available for download or instant play.
Cons:
·Fewer games with smaller graphics
It will be some time before casinos offer their entire repertoire of games on their mobile platform. So you don't get to play all the games you love on mobile. Another point to consider is that since the screen resolution on smart phones and small tablets is lower than on a laptop or computer, the games' graphics won't be so sharp looking as in download or instant play.
·Stalling and compatibility issues
Unless you have the latest gadget from Apple or Samsung, other phones don't have the power to run mobile casinos seamlessly. You may also experience stalling during your game play if you lose your mobile signal or step out of Wifi range. Finally, we are still in the early stages of mobile gaming and thus it is only available for the most popular mobile operating systems (iOS, Android, Microsoft). For other systems, we might still have to wait a couple of years.
As this reviews shows every platform has certain advantages and disadvantages and we encourage you try all of them to see what fits your routine, style of play and personal device(s).
