No Download Required Instant Play Online Casinos Australia

No Download Casino Software FAQ

What is no download / instant play casino software?

No download casino software gets its name from the fact that players are not required to download anything on to their desktops or laptops. Therefore players can start wagering instantly. It is for this reason no download software is referred to as instant play software at some Australian online casinos. This type of software runs on Flash technology. Hence another name given to it is Flash casino software. All three names refer to exactly the same thing. Flash technology ensures that the gaming experience is of a high audio visual quality without needing to store the games on the players’ computers.

No download casino software can be accessed directly from the online casino web site. You simply select the game that you want to play from the list displayed and it will open in the browser of your computer. You can play for as long as you want without any storage consumption on your hard disc.

What are the advantages of no download software?

The biggest advantage of no download software is that it is compatible with all operating systems. So, it does not matter whether you use a PC, Mac or Linux product. Australian players who use Mac or Linux, and are therefore denied access to the download software at online casinos, can wager at the no download software of the same casinos.

Since the games are stored on the online casino’s server when using no download software, the storage of your computer is not utilised at all. You can use the storage for other applications and you do not have to worry that your processing speed may slow down. It becomes much easier for you to go casino hopping. When you play on no download software, you are also free from the initial time spent in downloading and installing the software and also the time for downloading individual games subsequently.

What are the disadvantages of no download software?

No download casino software packages have a smaller games portfolio than the corresponding download casino software package. This is much more evident in the case of Microgaming, which was the original online casino software provider. Many of the older online casino games from the download platform are not available on the no download platform. PC users can access the download platforms when they want to play these games, but Mac users are completely denied these games.

When you play with no download casino software the games are on the server of the online casino. All the audio visual features including win animations in online pokies have to be transmitted from the online casino server to your screen via the Internet. In order to enjoy the gaming experience you need much faster Internet speeds when using no download casino software. No download casino software providers incorporate a facility to downgrade the graphics quality for players with lower Internet speeds.

Playing with no download online casino software

The process starts at the online casino web site. You click on the Instant Play button. The button may have different names at different online casinos, but you will be able to identify it easily. If you are already a member of the online casino you can enter your user id and password and are ready to play provided you have a balance in your account. You select the game you want to play either using the search engine or by scrolling down and start placing your bets. You can also start the process by directly clicking on the game icon. You can also play for free in the demo mode without registering.

If you are not a member and want to join then you have to click on the Instant Play button and fill up the registration details. After completing the process, you make your first deposit and the select the game as indicated above. You do not have to register separately for the no download platform. Once you are a member of an Australian online casino then you can play on any of the platforms offered using the same log in details.

At the no download platform of Australian online casinos you will usually be entitled to the same bonuses and can participate in the same promotions as offered on the download platform. However, at Microgaming online casinos you will not be able to wager on the multi-player games and participate in the online tournaments from the no download platform.

Other information about no download casino software

You will find that there are two types of no download casinos. The first type offers games from only one software provider. Such no download casinos are usually powered by Microgaming and Playtech. The Microgaming no download casinos are unique in one respect. Usually other software providers have only those games in their no download casinos that are available in their download casinos. But Microgaming develops games specifically for it no download platform. You fill find many exclusive and fascinating titles there like 108 Heroes, Victorian Villain and Hells Grannies.

The other type of no download online casino offers games from different software providers. NetEnt is known to offer games to such operators. You will also find Microgaming titles there. You get to play games from a number of software providers but you will not find all the titles belonging to any software provider. So based on your preference you can take your pick.