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Here's an attempt to answer the most common questions that new users have about online gambling. For other technical/legal questions not addressed here please feel free to contact us. We'll try to give you the most accurate and up to date information so that you can profit from our experience.

Online Gambling has increased steadily over the Internet over the last 5 years. Most online casinos are honest, reliable, and secure. The casinos we list here all have good reputation built over the years.

How do I purchase chips and get started?

The casino will set up an account for you online where moneys can be deposited via Neteller, Firepay, Moneygram, money orders, cashiers checks, wire transfers, etc. Your winnings can be collected in most of these same ways.

What is the best method of payment ?

Neteller seems to be the fastest and most secure way to transfer cash online. Their fees are minimal and they're accepted by almost every casino online. In addition to secure transactions, Neteller often offers you bonuses for using them.

Note: Since January 2004, due to new Mastercard and Visa policies, payouts made via Credit Card will be credited back to you, via NETeller, Prepaid ATM, Western Union or Check.

Are online casinos safe?

Many of the jurisdictions now require licensees to post bonds of cash or insurance as part of the license requirements. Personal information is usually kept off-line and transactions are conducted through secure servers. For signs that you're on secure servers check that the address where you make your money transactions begins by https (not just http). Note also that there's a small yellow lock appearing at the bottom right hand of your browser.

Online casinos listed here are also audited by third party accounting firms such as Pricecooper Waterhouse which ensure fair gameplay.

It is also in the interests of all involved to maintain a high level of integrity and security among all casinos. Legitimate casinos don't need to use dodgy means to make a profit. There's enough profit built-in with the house edge and player mistakes.

There are a few dishonest casinos out there. The most common complaint we hear from players is that some online casinos are slow to pay out winnings. In a few cases, casinos have not paid out at all.

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Download or Flash Casinos ?

Most casinos offer popular casino games like Blackjack, Poker, Roulette but what differentiate one casino from another is their type of software. You can choose to Download the casino or play FLASH casinos. As their name imply download casinos are browser based and require you to download to your hard disk. FLASH casinos require no download to your hard disk and can be played anythere which make them perfect for playing where you are not allowed to install software such as at work or on public computers.

The download games are usually higher quality with better graphics, sound and animation. Most online player prefer the download casinos because they offer a wider range of games and graphics.

All Online Casinos are fun to play. Sometimes you'll prefer one casino over the others because of their sound, animation, games offered, theme or even features such as automatic play. Most casinos let you play the games for free so you can sample the software before actually opening an account. So feel free to browse around for your favorite Casino before before placing a real-money bet.


Do I have to be an adult to play?

You must be at least 18 to wager real money.

How do I collect my winnings?

This varies from casino to casino. Most casinos will credit-back your winnings to your chosen method of payment, but only up to the amount of your initial deposit. The remainder of your winnings will usually be sent by check. Casinos no longer credit your payouts on credit cards due to new Visa and Master Card policies regarding gambling online.

Note: Some casinos issue you a PIN (personal identification number) which they send to you by regular mail. You need that PIN in order to make a withdrawal.

Some casinos charge fees for withdrawals, some don't. Make sure that you read the deposit and withdrawal policies before playing for real money at any online casino.


Is online gambling legal?

The situation in the United States is a little complicated. The US Senate has been moving forward with legislation that will make most forms of online gambling illegal -- including gambling at online casinos. How this will be enforced if it ever becomes law is unclear. The U.S. Government can't effectively regulate Internet gambling because most OPERATING gambling web sites ARE OPERATING LAWFULLY, outside the U.S.

It is illegal to OPERATE any kind of web site that takes wagers on either casino games or sporting events in The United States.

Currently all online Casinos are being operated offshore. A large percentage of these sites are managed primarily in the Caribbean Islands, such as Antigua or in Kanahawake, a Mohawk Territory in Canada where online gambling licenses are available.

European gambling sites are also increasing in numbers. Most all of these offshore sites are licensed through there respective place of origin and are OPERATING LEGALLY. For example, the Antiguan Government has strict rules for those wishing to operate an Internet Casino or Sportsbook. Those who apply for and receive a license to operate must agree to abide by these strict rules or face stiff penalties.