Sun, Apr 28, 5:38am by Mia Chapman
Last Updated Tue, Oct 8, 12:32am
While baccarat has been slower to make its move to the mobile gaming platform than certain other games like roulette, pokies and blackjack, online casino providers are fast improving their software, and Australians will be able to play this classic casino game at the below locations very shortly. In the meantime, we can access over 50 different titles at any of these mobile casinos, including 21, roulette, slot games and video poker.
We are in constant talks with managers from the below companies, and will be sure to let you know as soon as mobile baccarat hits the shelf Down Under.
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RVC Market App*
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RVC Browser Play
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7SC Browser Play
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ASC Browser Play
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The RVC (Royal Vegas Casino) market app is dedicated mobile software legally available to download from all application stores (Google Play, the App Store, Windows Phone Apps+Games Store, etc.). Alternatively, we can play games directly via our Web browsers (known as instant play) to save space, and via this mode we can create our own Web apps which perform the same tasks as market (native) apps.
The interfaces of both the native app and the fully-fledged browser-based mobile casinos are near identical, both offer the same list of entertaining games (powered by Microgaming), and own a high-quality gameplay experience.
*The Royal Vegas application is titled ‘Regal Vegas Casino’ in all app stores – the name change is for marketing purposes, and once installed, we gain access to two interfaces (Regal Vegas = practice play, Royal Vegas = real money play).
Advantages: The mobile industry is now a massive market across the globe, and with the advancement in technology over the last decade and more, gameplay on portable devices is of extremely high quality, and only stands to improve at an even faster rate.
Online casino companies have adeptly made their software compatible with all the latest smartphones and tablets, as well as older data-enabled devices (like those with Symbian operating systems, or WAP and Java-based).
It is now so convenient for Australians to enjoy casino games directly on their handheld devices, and whether you own a Samsung, iPhone, BlackBerry, Nokia, Windows phone, iPad or Galaxy Note, gameplay runs smoothly and securely. Safe AUD banking methods and systems, easy navigation, compatibility, bonuses and promotions, and a host of diverse games are just some of the other benefits to playing real cash games on your phones or tablets.
Disadvantages: The number one drawback to playing on your mobile devices is the noticeably fewer games available in comparison to the online (computer and desktop) counterparts. While online casinos tend to offer around 500 unique titles, mobile and tablet platforms currently own much less due to space limitations, which is why baccarat, a game not as popular as pokies or blackjack, is currently unavailable. However, as mentioned earlier, this stands to change within the space of a year, because software is becoming much more advanced.
Additionally, games are not as graphically intense as they are on a computer, but that is to be expected. Having said that, the quality is by no means weak for such platforms, and is rather highly developed. And anyway, this is a small price to pay for the convenience of laying down a few bets to keep yourself entertained on the one-hour commute to work.
Choosing to play via your Web browser or through a dedicated market app is entirely up to the individual – both have their pluses and minuses. While market apps take up memory on your device, they don’t use as much data as playing through the Web, as much of the software has already been stored on your phone or tab. But if you aren’t overly concerned about Internet usage and prefer to save disk space, instant play is just as convenient (if not more), and the quality just as good, due to the development of browser language such as HTML5, Flash and Java. Create Web apps by accessing in-browser settings and adding the casino to your homescreen – you can then access the games just as you would via a native app.
The top two most popular brands compatible with mobile casinos and the games the interactive casinos offer are no doubt the Apple and Android, but compatibility is certainly not limited to these makes – ample other devices with Internet capabilities also support casino software, Apple and Google’s Android are just the most common, in terms of sales.
All the mobile casinos we endorse build software specifically for the Apple iOS, so the iPhone will be ideal for mobile baccarat. The war between Apple and Android, based around which is more successful and which is the better product, has been prevalent for some time now – Apple users will argue the Apple is better, while Android owners will no doubt argue the opposite. What is evident is that this mobile OS contest is a two-horse race, and both have done brilliant things with their products.
With its larger screen and superior resolution, the iPad is a fantastic platform for accessing real money baccarat apps. The graphics lend themselves to high quality casino gameplay, and navigation is made even easier. Access either the market app or play via Safari (or other browsers) with the iPhone or iPad.
The latest Android devices have larger screens than the latest iPhone, so accessing real money casino and baccarat apps, or playing via the Web on such mobiles, is perfect, and allows for strong graphics and a clean interface. Again, online casinos also have dedicated software for Google’s Android, so interactive gaming through the Royal Vegas Casino app is definitely a viable option.
The new Windows phone and BlackBerry devices remain strong platforms to host eventual baccarat games and current available casino games. With advanced software, these brands certainly do justice to the mobile gaming experience, and as long as you have a reliable data connection, instant play and Web apps, as well as market apps, are all compatible. Older phones such as any Nokias running on the Symbian OS, and Java and WAP based devices also have access to real money games.
Unlike blackjack or poker, baccarat is played under the same standard set of rules at almost all reputable gambling websites, and shortly at their mobile counterparts, too. This classic game of chance is one of the least complicated table games in the world, and is a perfect fit for mobile platforms, so be sure to regularly check mobile sites like www.RoyalVegasCasino.com and as they prepare to introduce real money baccarat apps to our phones and tabs.
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