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)