With a solid connection to the Internet, you'll find that playing your favorite games online can be a fun and exciting experience. Most of the top online casinos are using software developed by leading hi-tech companies such as Playtech and Microgaming. The graphics are hi-resolution and the soundtrack enhances the overall gaming experience. The action is smooth and usually glitch-free. None of this would be possible without the software.

Most people download the free software provided by the online casino. Once installed on you PC you can log on and play your favorite casino games whenever you feel like it. The alternative to the software download is the instant Flash and Java games. This allows you to play online instantly without having to download and install any additional software. You still have all the great feature like great graphics and sound and smooth playability all at the click of your mouse. This can be advantageous to people who don't want to waste time downloading and installing software and just want to get on with the game. It's also good for people who don't have their own PC to play on like people who frequent internet cafes.

Flash and Java are the software technologies that allow you to play online casino games instantly without having to install and set up software. There is an ongoing debate about which technology is better for online gaming. Java has been around forever so it's considered the father of online gaming. It generally does not require additional plug-ins in order to run. Flash, on the other hand, does rely on plug-ins in order to work. These plug-ins need to be continuously updated which for some people is bother. Also, if the plug-ins are not installed on your PC in the first place you'll have to download them in order to play your casino games. This can be a minor hassle as well but downloading is usually fast and almost automatic. Java however usually takes longer to load than Flash. This is the period you wait after you've clicked on the icon to play the game. Usually its a few minutes wait while the program loads. It is said that Java integrates easily with other web page elements. Flash is not as compatible and can cause some minor conflicts.