A casino’s software is a huge deal. It can simply make or break your playing experience. And it’s not only about how the software looks, although that does play a large role. Trustworthiness, functionality and compatibility are all things that should be considered too. All of these things when combined, when done well, will result in an excellent blackjack experience.
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Now, since software is so important, I suggest that you take your time and research all the blackjack sites before signing up to one. If you use the criteria we outlined below when doing your research, you’re sure to find the best blackjack site for you.
Trustworthy Blackjack Software
I’m going to make this section short and sweet. The very first thing you should search for in regards to a blackjack sites’ software is if the casino has had any issues in the past with their software in regards to cheating. Check for things like: has their RNG been tested, have there been any issues with cheating and/or has players credit card information been leaked?
These are all very important things to check for. And to be honest, it won’t be difficult to find answers. Sites that have had any of these or similar issues will have been brought up by many of the larger gaming sites and forums — Affiliate Guard Dog would be one and GPWA is another.
How Does the Blackjack Software Operate?
The operation of blackjack software really boils down to the casino as a whole, but it’s still important nonetheless. Here are the things I check for:
- Navigation: Is the lobby easy to navigate? Can you find the games you want to play and at the stakes you want to play them at? Can you access other things easily too such as your account info, the cashier and support?
- Table Navigation: Same idea as the lobby. Is it easy to find the chip denominations, progressive jackpot and is it easy to make a wager and play your hand?
- Game Play: How smooth is the software while you’re playing? Is it fast? Does it lag at all? Does it look and sound like a real casino?
I think these are the most important factors of a site’s software in regards to how it operates. The best blackjack sites are the ones who have intuitive software, are lag/bug free and give you an experience similar to that of a brick and mortar casino.
Blackjack Software Games
Games are obviously important too. It’s why you’re at the casino in the first place.
There is about 5 software providers give or take that all casinos use. Each one will have different offerings when it comes to games. One site might offer 5 different variations while another won’t offer any. Some will offer SNGs while another will only offer tournaments.
One thing I found slightly odd is that even though some sites use the same software and will have the same games, they won’t always have the same stakes. I have found some sites have maxes of like $50 a hand while other sites that use the same software will have a max of $500.
Blackjack Download / Flash Software
Another thing I look for in a blackjack site before signing up is whether their software is compatible with my computer or not.
This is especially important for Mac users. Even though Macs have only gotten more popular over the last several years, there are still casinos out there that do not have software that is Mac friendly.
If they don’t have Mac friendly software, the alternative would be to see if they have a no download/flash version of their software. This is also good if you have a pc, but it doesn’t meet the requirements or is barely good enough. I think the no download option is good just so that you don’t have to download anything to your computer.
Something else I really like is when the casinos only have a fraction of their games included with the software download and the rest available on a case by case basis. I like this because you minimize the usage of your computer’s resources, as well as the clutter you need to wade through to get to the games you prefer to play.