In 5 points...what makes good casino software?

[DaBigEZMC]

As Casinomeister obviously has a wide cross section of casino players...of all players enjoying a wide variation of games...what do you think are the most important factors that constatute..the casino software..in 5 points.

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Think hard

[winbig]

In no certain order -

Aesthetics:

1. Easy to navigate
2. The "lobby" being unique - not just a "rebranded" template.
3. Pleasing to the eyes - no wild colors/images

Technical:

4. Software that doesn't crash all of the time
5. Software that doesn't hog system resources

It's a shame that RTG/MG/Playtech software won't allow for #2 & #3. Kudos to 3Dice, Rival/etc for providing this uniqueness.

MG is notorious for #5. 3Dice would be a close 2nd, but it doesn't hog resources, it just requires a better video card to run pretty good.

[DaBigEZMC]

4. Software that doesn't crash all of the time
5. Software that doesn't hog system resources

I know that players choice will slightly vary..yet I feel there will be a certain "core" of answers.

I must say your views WinBig are certainly close to mine, personally Im all about the reliablitly and playability.

...havent ever seen 3dice.com..maybe check it out...

Cheers

[KasinoKing]

Tough (but very good) question!
Off the top of my head (which means I might change my mind later... )

1. Easy to access & understand game logs with full at-a-glance details - like Crypto's!

2. Ability to change the 'game window' to any size you want without screwing up your computer's display settings - like WagerWorks.

3. Players able to chose to only download the games they want - like all the main softwares except MG & Playtech (I think...?)

4. Clear banking screen which shows exactly how much you are allowed to withdraw, and software which processes & makes the payment within 24 hours! (No reverse withdrawal period).

5. Software which prevents players from playing in any style which the casino deems abusive, so there is NEVER a case for confiscating winnings based on 'irregular gameplay' or any similar BS excuse.

Sorry, 5 is not enough!

6. Good choice of completely unique slots - with near infinitely adjustable betting levels - like most MG slots.

7. Software which starts up very quickly without doing loads of very suspicious & apparently unnecessary 'upgrades' (are you listening MG & RTG?)

In conclusion:
If only they would slightly upgrade their older slots (to spin a little faster and be less jerky) and introduce almost infinite slot betting levels like MG have, then CryptoLogic would be just about my perfect software.

KK

[LeJoueur]

As Casinomeister obviously has a wide cross section of casino players...of all players enjoying a wide variation of games...what do you think are the most important factors that constatute..the casino software..in 5 points.

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Think hard

1) That it's not rigged.
2) That it's not rigged.
3) That it's not rigged.
4) That it's not rigged.
5) That it's not rigged.

[EasyRhino]

1) Speed
2) Pretty
3) Audit trail
4) SPEED

[lojo]

To further a point KK made, or expand...

If there is a bonus involved I'm not interested in playthrough; either accept my bet or deny it - if the slots playthrough is 30x just give me 1/30th of my coming return when I win (would that work?)

Any way it can be worked out, the sw has to simply accept or reject bets and pay if i win, no complicated manipulatable, un-understandable T&C's.

viv le revolutione

[nielsenj]

There are many thing that are important when choosing between online casino software. Some are functional aspects, others are aesthetic and then there are x-factors in form of being offered something special. Boiled down to five factors:

1. The software has to be fair based on a Random Number Generator
2. The software must have a logical design so that it is easy to navigate between different sections.
3. The casino software should contain a wide selection of games and game variations.
4. The combination of sound and graphics must provide a gaming experince that differentiates it from other online casinos.
5. The software must not contain viruses and spyware.