To start with let us examine the
various types and what they mean.
If you have access to the Internet, you can visit a website
where you will find a Casino site. There you can play Casino
games such as blackjack, and, play for real money.
There are many sites and they vary in their application. One,
where you download a program on to your computer. Another
that uses Java applets and you play through your web browser
and a third kind, that uses HTML that does not need to download.
The one that you download is probably the best. It is free
to download and once installed, is always on your computer.
You obviously need sufficient space on your hard drive,
which with new computers today is not a problem. These programs
have great graphic and sound and are very entertaining.
The program that uses Java you still download but it is
not permanently on your computer. You are playing directly
while live.on the computer.
When using HTML there is no download time.You will not have
the sound and animation, but they have great graphics and
the play is faster. Look for the sites that have ONLINE
GAMBLING and decide which one suits you the best.
When you play on these sites you are placing your bets
and playing over the Internet. You will pay and collect
your money in real time. You can enter into many types of
gambling. You can place bets on sporting events and play
Casino games of your choice. There is even an option to
play against other players around the world linked on at
the same time as you. Online gambling is legalised in many
countries and some are even Government licensed.
MOST online casino servers are located outside of the USA,
but are operated from the USA . They are however, licensed
in the country where they are. To name a few, Antigua, Curacao,
St.Kitts, Granada, Dominican Republic, Gibralter and Cook
Islands. By allowing online gambling, these countries generate
much revenue and will pay up to $100000 for such a licence.
The States are trying to make online gambling illegal. The
legislation is directed at the casino operators, not the
person at home. States like Nevada are considering to make
online casinos such as Ceasars Palace and Harrahs operate
legally. Until the laws are properly legislated some online
Casinos are not accepting wagers from US residents. Despite
this they estimate that 90% of gamblers are in the USA.
Let us now look at how you can start to play at a Casino
on line.
There are many sites and types of Casinos on line. Some
require minimum bets. There might be a deposit to pay first.
There is the Bonus Wager requirement. Most sites will allow
you to visit for free, even allow you to place your first
bet.
There is an Index of Online Casinos that you can use to
help you find one. When you find one that suites you, you
will be asked to fill in a form. They require certain information
and then you will get a password and an account number.
You will need these to sign in for the future and they are
important security measures that you must be sure not lose
or forget! Your last requirement will be to deposit money
into your Casino account. This you will have to make before
your bets will be accepted.
To make such a deposit you can use the normal payment method
by credit card or any of the wire transfers. A very good
way is to use Neteller. If you use a personal cheque, first
get approval from the Casino but remember that you will
have to wait until your cheque is cleared. The money you
have sent will be credited to an account they will open
for you. As you play and gamble, your winnings and losses
will be debited and credited to this account and you can
withdraw your money at any time. These transactions can
be linked to your credit card account which might be a better
option.
The question arises as to just how fare these online Casinos
are. The computer programs that work the gambling system
are in most countries scrutinised by the governments for
checking their authenticity. The Company has to have guarantees
to cover from one of the big International accounting firms.
The odds for all casino card games are exactly the same
as in the actual Casino and this also applies to roulette.
The games played on machines, such as slot machines and
video poker, the payout percentage is determined by the
Casino and should be posted online. This percentage is likely
to be faire than the Real Casino because their overhead
expenses are so much lower on the Internet.
To the question as to how safe these sites are, the facts
show that to date there have been few if any problems and
your personal security is well covered. The operators use
secure servers and all your information is held offline.
The top ones will have insurance against fraud.
Frequent winners are not barred. The greater the number
of players the better off will the casino be. It can happen
though that online casinos might stop extending credit to
players who do not stay to gamble for a long enough time
for the Casino to get back at them.
Sports books present a different picture and some large
stakes gamblers have been restricted. There is too much
option for fraud by off shore bookies, which is not the
case with online casinos.
Online casinos are a big and very competitive business
and to keep that way must provide a high quality of service
and integrity. For this reason the chances are that you
will have few if any problems and, if one arises feel confident
that it will be quickly resolved.
If it is not you can resort to the Interactive Gaming Council
and if that casino is a member you will be assured of assistance.
There are also many website forums that can be found on
the Internet where you can discuss a gaming problem and
get further assistance. Casino operators also visit these
sites and your problem will most likely get a response from
them.
