There are two ways in which you can enjoy online gambling: Fun Play or Real Play.
Many online casinos offer their clients the option of participating in online gambling in fun play mode or in real play mode.
Fun Play Mode
Fun play is essentially a mechanism that allows you to test casino merchandise before moving onto the real thing. It provides you an opportunity to sample what the casino has to offer in terms of their gaming portfolio, graphics and payouts, without having to spend any money. It is in fact advisable that all gamblers accessing casino software should attempt play mode before making a deposit, as it gives them a keener understanding of the casino they have selected. Not only will you be able to determine whether or not the software is compatible with your computer, but you will soon discover if the casino server suffers from network connectivity problems. In addition, you are able to practice and more clearly understand how each new game operates without being in the position of losing money during the learning process.
Playing in fun mode is simple:
- Download the required casino software and install it onto your computer.
- Double click on the casino icon on your desktop to launch the gaming software.
- Create a Fun Player account.
- Click on "free-play" or "practice".
- Select from the games list and sample the software.
Real Play Mode
Playing Real Mode at online casinos gives you access to casino games where you are subject to winnings and losses in real currency. Most online casinos offer an online statement facility where you can effectively monitor all deposits and withdrawals, and some will even provide you with a gaming history to assess your performance during each login. Because you are playing for real money, it is important to continually appraise your financial situation. However, that being said, online casinos generally offer payouts of up to 15% higher than land based casinos, as they are not subject to enormous overheads.
In order to play in Real Mode:
- Download the required casino software and install it onto your computer.
- Double click on the casino icon on your desktop to launch the gaming software.
- Create a Real Player Account.
- Click on "Real Player" or "Real Money"
- Enter banking by clicking on "Cashier", "Banking" or "Bank".
- Decide on a deposit option. (Refer to the the casino's online baking guide or visit Casino Advisor for information on banking options.)
- After payment authorisation, chips will be credited to your account and you can proceed to the casino lobby.
- Select from the games list and enjoy winning!
It is commonly thought that fun play mode and real play mode do not offer the same win percentages and that fun play winnings are boosted to entice players into real play mode. This is a misconception, and all games, in either mode are subject to the same probabilities.