A desktop online casino is an online, web-based casino that is designed to be accessed and played on a personal computer. Desktop casinos usually offer both live dealer and traditional casino games such as blackjack, roulette, poker, and slots. They may also offer additional features such as progress tabs to track winnings and losses over time, as well as skill-based games such as scratch cards for those who enjoy games of chance. The earliest desktop casino was Casino Royale in 2001, which was developed by IGT.
Desktop online casinos can also take the form of mobile apps, and are available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices or via downloadable software. This allows players to play from anywhere at any time with their device.