Downloading Playtech Casino Software
Software of any Playtech online casino can be downloaded from the web site of the casino. As soon as the web site is accessed a pop up box asks the player if he would like to download the software while browsing through the site at least in most cases. If not there will always be a download button or link on the online casinos website. If the player is inclined proceed then when the popup to download appears the OK button should be clicked on to commence the download. Else the player can click on the Cancel button and later download the software from the download link prominently displayed in the lobby. For the purpose of this tutorial we’re going to explain in steps and via video demonstration how to proceed and go about downloading a Playtech casino. Downloading and Installing Playtech Software Video Tutorial: Attention: In order to view our tutorial on how to download and install Playtech online casino software you’ll need to have the Adobe Flash player installed on your computer. Get Flash Player – Click Here var fo = new FlashObject(“template/v1/f/tutorials/playtech-install-tutorial.swf”, “playtech_install_tutorial”, “483″, “393″, “#000000″); fo.addParam(“quality”, “best”); fo.addParam(“allowfullscreen”, “true”); fo.addParam(“wmode”, “transparent”); fo.addParam(“menu”, “false”); fo.write(“playtech-install-tutorial”); Set of Steps for Downloading and Installing Playtech Software: Step #1 On clicking the download link a pop up box appears asking the player if he wants to save the file. The download process does not automatically begin because many visitors to the site accidentally click on the link while browsing the website. Such visitors can cancel the process by clicking the Cancel button. Players who want to install the software onto their computer should either proceed by clicking the "Save" option which will safe the file to your computer or the "Run" button which will commence the download and installation of the software. Step #2 For the purpose of this tutorial we’re suggesting that players click on the "Run" button as it saves one step in that the software will commence and begin running right from our website. Please keep in mind that in your web browser you may get a security message indicating that you need to first accept or allow the download and installation to take place if so we recommend you do so in order to proceed. Step #3 After the mini downloader file has completed downloading the installation will automatically commence. The player should ensure that he is connected to the Internet. A security warning pops up, which gives the details of the file. It states the name of the file, the publisher’s name, which is Playtech Limited, that the file type is Application and the location of the file. If the player is satisfied that the file is secure then he should click on the Run button to continue with the download. If the player feels that the file is not secure he can cancel the process by clicking on the Cancel button. However, the fact that the source is Playtech Limited should dispel any concerns that the player may have. Step #4 Next the downloader window is displayed. Playtech casinos allow the player to choose a language from English, French, German, Italian and Spanish. The player is also informed that the program is protected by copyright law. After selecting the language the player should click the Next button at the bottom left of the window. Step #5 In the next window the player is informed the default location where the program will be stored in his computer. If the player wants to store the program at a different location then he can click the Browse button and select the appropriate button. Step #6 The casino software starts downloading. The time taken for downloading depends on the speed of the Internet connection. Once the downloading is complete the player is prompted to click the Done button. The casino will be launched and the player can then open a Real Money account and start wagering. Playtech recommends a 32MB system memory and a 20MB free hard disk space. The average download time is about 10 minutes using a dial up connection and 2 minutes with cable and ADSL connections. Articles from Casino Advisor

Downloading Microgaming Casino Software
In order to download the software of a Microgaming online casino, players will need to access the casino web site. They can then initiate the downloading process by clicking on the download link, which is prominently displayed in the lobby. Alternatively players can use the download link provided in the Casino Advisor web site. Casino Advisor reviews and recommends a large number of Microgaming online casinos and provides direct download links for these casinos. Note that the below steps are provided that you’re downloading and installing the software from Internet Explorer. Although the steps will be very similar if you were to do the same but from FireFox or other web browser. Downloading and Installing Microgaming Software Video Tutorial: Attention: In order to view our tutorial on how to download and install Microgaming online casino software you’ll need to have the Adobe Flash player installed on your computer. Get Flash Player – Click Here var fo = new FlashObject(“template/v1/f/tutorials/microgaming-install-tutorial.swf”, “microgaming_install_tutorial”, “483″, “393″, “#000000″); fo.addParam(“quality”, “best”); fo.addParam(“allowfullscreen”, “true”); fo.addParam(“wmode”, “transparent”); fo.addParam(“menu”, “false”); fo.write(“microgaming-install-tutorial”); Set of Steps for Downloading and Installing Microgaming Software: Step #1 On clicking the download link a box is displayed asking the player if he wants to save the file. If the player wants to proceed with the download he should click the Save File button. Sometimes visitors to the online casino lobby inadvertently click the download link. They can abort the download process by clicking the Cancel button. Alternatively you could also first visit the website and download the software directly from the casinos website vs. clicking the download link here in Casino Advisor that would do the same thing. Step #2 Clicking on the Save File button saves the executable file onto the players computer at which point you can execute the file after it’s completed downloading. The other option would be to click the "Run" button to commence the installation of the mini downloader file. Step #3 The player should double click the icon on the desktop while remaining connected to the Internet to proceed further with the downloading provided that the save file option was used in the previous step. Regardless though once the setup has started you’ll receive a security warning is displayed giving the details of the file. It states that the publisher is Microgaming Software Systems Limited. If the player is satisfied with the information provided he should click on the Run button to proceed. The player has the option to abort the installation by clicking on the Cancel button. Step #4 When the Run button is clicked a Window opens with a large Install Casino button. Clicking on this button implies that the player has accepted the End User License Agreement and the downloading proceeds. However the correct procedure is to click on the link to open the End User License Agreement and read the agreement. Only after being satisfied with the contents of the agreement the player should click ob the button that says "I have read and accept the license agreement". This will directly start the downloading process. Step #5 While the casino software is downloading, Microgaming initiates the registration process. Players who want to save time can register while the downloading is in progress. They also have the option of registering later. It is recommended that the registration be done now. While the downloading is going on information about the casino is displayed on the screen. This includes its security and support features and the category of online casino games on offer. Step #6 As soon as the software is downloaded the casino opens. If players have already registered they can enter their passwords and log in. Microgaming software automatically starts downloading the casino games in a predetermined sequence. However players can supersede this sequence by downloading the games they prefer first. Microgaming recommends the use of a 1 GHz processor, 128 MB system memory and 250 MB of free space in the hard disc. With a dial up connection the download can take 8 minutes, but with a broadband connection this could come down to less than a minute. Articles from Casino Advisor

Blackjack Games with Progressive Jackpots
There is one advantage that online blackjack players have over their land-based counterparts which is not often written about. This advantage is that online blackjack players have access to some blackjack games that offer progressive jackpots. Good blackjack players may be able to make a steady income over an extended time span but they will rarely make huge single payouts in normal blackjack games. To provide online blackjack players with the excitement of slots some of the leading software providers have included progressive blackjack games in their portfolio. Vegas Technology offers a game called Progressive Blackjack. In this game the progressive jackpot is hit when the player is dealt four aces of the same suit. When this happens the player gets 100% of the amount in the jackpot pool. If the player is dealt four aces of different suits then the jackpot payout is 10% of the jackpot pool. This progressive blackjack game offers some fixed payouts as well. In order to be eligible for the progressive jackpot payouts the players have to place an additional wager of $1. The progressive blackjack game offered by Playtech is also called Progressive Blackjack. This game also offers the jackpot payout when the player is dealt four aces of the same suit. However there is no second jackpot of a smaller amount. There are fixed payouts for combinations like three suited aces and four unsuited aces. One of the advantages of this game is that even a single ace offers a payout of $5. Cryptologic also offers Progressive Blackjack. In this game the jackpot is easier to win because it is hit when the player is dealt four aces of the same color, and not necessarily of the same suit. There is no second jackpot. As in the other progressive blackjack games he described earlier there are fixed payouts of various combinations of suited and unsuited aces. This game also has a voluntary wager of $1 towards the progressive jackpot. Microgaming has a penchant for doing things differently and this is reflected in the progressive blackjack game that it offers. Here the jackpot is not based on aces but on sevens and the game is called Triple Sevens. If the player is dealt three diamond sevens then he hits the progressive jackpot. As in the other progressive jackpot blackjack games, Triple Sevens offers fixed payouts for various combinations of sevens. These range from 1000 coins for three suited sevens other than that of diamonds to 50 coins for two suited sevens. The Microgaming progressive blackjack game hits more frequently than the others but offers lower average payouts. Like any other progressive jackpot online casino games, progressive blackjack games are also high risk games. The chances of hitting the jackpot are remote and the $1 wager for the progressive jackpot can be burdensome for low rollers. A player who places a normal wager of $1 has to double his outlay to play for the progressive jackpot. However a player who places a normal wager of $10 only has to pay 10% more for playing the progressive jackpot. Therefore very clearly progressive jackpot blackjack games are attuned to the high rollers at online casinos. Articles from Casino Advisor