We recently received an email from a player looking for an online casino that was compatible with a Mac using Safari for internet access. Surprisingly, considering the increasing number of Macintosh computer owners on the market (these days largely fueled by the enormous success of the Apple iPod), the truth of the matter is there are hardly any downloadable online casinos that are compatible with Mac operating systems.

Most Mac user's have had to get by settling for Flash software, which many times, only requires an additional download of Active X controls. While no-download Flash software is an acceptable substitute (Flash offers the same standard of security, fairness and account protecting as downloadable software), downloadable casinos often offer more options than Flash, such as more game choices and slightly better graphical interfaces.

The ubiquitous presence of Window's operating systems set the standards for software manufacturers, and so Mac user's have been left to settle for second best.

Admittedly, there are a handful of online casinos and poker rooms compatible with Mac. When we say handful, we mean very, very few compared to how many Windows compatible gaming sites there are. And to be honest, many of these startup Mac sites do not have good reputations, and are improperly regulated. We recently blacklisted one of them - Lady Dream Casino.

That being said, Mac user's should consider opening accounts at gaming sites using Microgaming. They are an industry leader in providing realistic graphics and secure connections via their Flash gaming software. In the near future (hopefully any day now) the online casino, Davinci's Gold, will offer a downloadable Mac casino, complete with a full array of betting games and their unique interactive iSlots.

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