What causes screen tearing in casino games and how can I fix it?
I manage a casino games wiki, and occasionally I get questions from people who experience screen tearing when playing online pokies, slots or blackjack via browser or mobile app. Why does this happen, and how can players resolve the problem?
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In casino games, screen tearing is a visual glitch which makes the graphics appear disjointed or even torn in half. Essentially it is the result of insufficient processing power, often as a result of a poor internet connection or a slow smartphone or tablet, or the wrong configuration settings on your browser.
Here are some quick solutions: Close out other tabs or apps that may be using your bandwidth. Reboot your computer or router. Upgrade your web browser and online casino software. If you’re on a mobile device, ensure you have the most recent operating system update.
If not, try a hardwired connection if you have one. Some players report better play performance with Chrome or Firefox rather than Safari. If you can adjust the game’s graphics setting, do so.
Bear in mind that this can happen more frequently with mobile gaming, particularly on less up-to-date devices. If the problem persists, reach out to the casino’s customer-service team; they could have some specific advice for your type of machine, or recommend a setting adjustment or two. But first things first: try turning it off and on again!
There are several reasons why you may experience screen tear when playing online casinos, including outdated computer systems or browsers. To fix screen tearing, make sure your hardware drivers are up-to-date, download the Chrome browser, lower down the resolution of the game, turn off VSYNC in the game’s settings, play in full-screen mode, and upgrade your operating system (if playing on an Android device).
Causes of screen tearing in online casinos include a mismatch between the game’s frame rate and your screen’s refresh rate – like watching a jerky film reel. Solutions include reducing the game’s frame rate by tweaking browser or app graphics settings, updating your browser and closing background applications, setting your desktop display to match the frame rate if applicable, turning on “Smooth Scrolling” or Hardware Acceleration if supported, and on mobile, closing background applications, ensuring your phone/tablet is running the latest OS, and switching browsers if needed.
Causes: Screen tearing in casino games occurs when your computer cannot display the images fast enough. It’s often caused by too much going on, either in the game itself or on your computer (e.g. lots of tabs open). Solutions: Close any unnecessary programs and windows to free up memory. Refresh the page, or use a different browser – such as Chrome or Firefox. On mobile devices, make sure you have the latest version of the app installed and that you’re connected to a stable internet connection. Try switching from Wi-Fi to cable broadband to see if this improves the situation.