Software Providers
One of the primary reasons why casino software has improved so much is because it’s generally developed by specialist gaming companies rather than by the casinos themselves. Some casinos do still develop their own software, known as proprietary software, but the majority of them use third party providers. Some of them use a single provider, while the majority of them use two or more in order to provide their customers with a diverse range of games.
In this section we’ve provided details on all the major casino software providers and the games they have to offer. You can find a brief overview of each of these below and we’ve listed a number of other providers too. There’s also some information on the different types of software available, along with answers to some frequently asked questions on offer.
Types of Casino Software
- Download Software
- Instant Play Software
- Mobile Software
- Live Casino Software
Some providers specialize in developing software in a single format, although this is now quite unusual as the majority of them develop software in a range of formats. The exception to this is providers of live casino software because they do tend to focus entirely on that specific format.
The majority of providers develop software in a range of formats though, often producing multiple versions of the same games. For example, a provider may produce its most popular slot games in download format, instant play format, and mobile format. Casinos that develop their own proprietary software generally do the same.
The reason for this is that most online casinos want their customers to be able to play their favorite games in a variety of different formats, according to their own needs and preferences. Some players prefer to use download software, others prefer instant play, and mobile gambling has become extremely popular in recent years as well.
Please note that you can read about the different types of casino software in detail in our section explaining the basics of online casinos. This section covers how online casino software works and a variety of other related topics too.