Varieties in Online Casinos

Gambling is a very old game of chance. Casinos have existed since the time of Jesus Christ. People have been going to them forever. However, enter the 21st century, and the online casinos have been brought to you!!! Online casinos enable gamblers to play and wager on casino games through the Internet. Usually, they offer odds and payback percentages comparable to ‘traditional’ casinos. you can play Can Can slots, roulette and table games like blackjack at Tasty Bingo for instance, or in any of the other reputable online casinos. However, the online version is supposedly riskier than the traditional one. Most of the game is controlled by an appropriately programmed random number generator. Assuming that the program is fair, in table games like blackjack the house has an established edge.

Here are some of the most famous internet based gambling systems:

Web-based internet casinos: Web-based casinos or flash casinos are websites which allow users to play casino games without downloading software to their local computer. These games are played via browser plug-ins like Macromedia Flash, Shockwave and require browser support for the plug-ins. Bandwidth is needed hence all graphics, animations and sounds are loaded through the web using the plug-ins.

Download-based internet casinos: In these internet casinos, the client is required to download software to play the casino games available. The software connects to the casino service provider and handles contact without browser support. This system of casinos generally runs faster than web-based casinos. However, the initial download and installation of casino client software does take time.

Virtual casino games: In a virtual casino game, a virtual casino network is setup and client computer becomes a part of it. The outcome of each game is dependent on the data produced by a complex algorithm to generate random numbers. The long stream of numbers is generated to give the impression of true randomness. However, the player ultimately has to trust that the software has not been rigged to increase the house edge, as its inner workings are invisible to the user. So nowadays, online casinos are audited externally by independent regulators to ensure that their win percentages are in line with the stated odds.

Live dealer casino games: This is the most expensive form of internet based casino and is offered by a few. In a live casino game, a human dealer runs the game in real time from a casino gaming table, which can be seen through a live video. Players can make betting decisions on their computer screen, and can communicate with the dealer using a text chat function. These games are very expensive to host, as they involve a large investment in technology and staffing.

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