Do any casino games have a "low preset" option for potato PCs?

Don’t go overboard. Most online casino games – slot machines, blackjack, poker – are relatively simple visually. You can see how to get the most out of low-end hardware at provider websites such as Play’n GO or NetEnt.

If you want to play with live dealers, though, there may be a problem. These games stream videos of the dealers and require a fast internet connection and a decent computer processor. They could be slow on an old machine.

Start with the mobile versions of games. These are bare-bones, but they offer most of the features. And if it’s playable on a phone, chances are it will be fine on your computer as well. Many online casinos also allow you to enter “demo mode” to try the game without the fancy animations.

Online casinos are smart enough these days that you can just try and see what happens. If it’s slow, dial back on the resolution or close out some of your background apps. It might work. No, not even potato PCs have been rendered obsolete yet in terms of playing online casinos.

Many online casino games – especially slots and table games – work well on the web and do not require advanced components. The oldest of PCs should be able to play them. Find HTML5 games (or mobile versions). Stay away from 3D slots or live croupiers if your computer lags. Instead, go with Blackjack, Roulette, or simple video poker. Many casinos allow you to disable graphics, or at least lower them. You can also just start in the free-play mode to see how it works. No matter what, there’s no reason to miss out on online gaming simply because your PC has become a potato.

Play online casinos that don’t require downloads. Flash is usually fine. Sites like PlayFrank and LuckyCherry work great, no lag. Slots and roulette can be played with minimal graphics. Don’t go for 3D or live dealers; your machine won’t handle it. Never had a problem playing any online casino on an old PC. Just make sure your browser is up-to-date. Keep it simple, son.

Yes, most online casino games play OK on older computers. Stick with modern games (HTML5) and those from reputable suppliers such as Play’n GO, NetEnt and Evolution Gaming. They have the ability to scale down to a lower setting, and you should also look out for RNG-based games rather than live dealer games, which are more processor-intensive. Betway Casino, 888 and LeoVegas are good choices for older machines, but don’t play games with lots of 3D effects or very high resolution graphics.

Casino video games are not particularly demanding, though there are settings to lower the graphics quality. I’ve found that classic games (for example, “Book of Dead” and “Starburst”) can be played on my average gaming PC. Slots optimized for mobile devices work well even on a low-spec machine. Stay away from games in 3D or live dealer tables – these tend not to work at all. You can test drive the game by trying out the demo.