Mobile Casino Software — Platforms & Technology
The device you use affects which mobile casinos are available to you, how games perform, and which apps you can install. This page covers the main mobile platforms for casino gaming and how technology has evolved.
How Mobile Casino Technology Works
In the early days of mobile gambling, casinos needed to build separate apps for each phone platform — Symbian, Blackberry, Windows Mobile, and later iOS and Android. Games were built with Java or Flash, and the experience was often clunky.
Today, HTML5 has changed everything. Modern mobile casino games run directly in your phone’s web browser, regardless of which device you use. This means you can play the same games on an iPhone, Android, or even a tablet without downloading anything. Dedicated casino apps still exist (and some players prefer them), but browser-based play is now the standard.
Mobile Casino Platforms
Choose your device to find compatible casinos:
Current Platforms
- iPhone Casinos — iOS offers a premium mobile casino experience. Safari handles HTML5 games brilliantly, and many operators have dedicated apps on the App Store.
- Android Casinos — Android gives you the widest choice. Play in Chrome or download APK casino apps directly from operator websites.
Legacy Platforms
These platforms are no longer actively supported by casino providers, but we keep these guides for reference:
- Windows Phone Casinos — limited browser-based options still available
- Symbian Casinos — legacy platform, see guide for alternatives
- Blackberry Casinos — legacy platform, see guide for alternatives
Mobile Apps vs Browser Play
Not sure whether to download an app or play in your browser? Here is a quick comparison:
| Feature | Native App | Browser Play |
|---|---|---|
| Download required | Yes | No |
| Storage space | Uses phone storage | None |
| Game quality | Excellent | Excellent (HTML5) |
| Push notifications | Yes | No |
| Biometric login | Yes (Touch ID/Face ID) | Browser-dependent |
| Always up to date | Manual updates | Automatic |
For a detailed comparison, see our Mobile Casino Apps guide.
Casino Software Providers
The games you play are built by specialist software studios. Learn more about the leading providers:
- Microgaming (Spin3) — pioneers of mobile casino gaming
- Playtech — one of the biggest names in online gambling
- InTouch Games — exclusive mobile-first games
- Probability — early mobile casino specialists
Browse all providers on our Mobile Game Providers page.
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