8. Do I have to download software
to play at an online casino?
Not necessarily. Most casinos offer “flash” or
no-download games. The only reason why casinos let you download
their software is for better graphics, sound and animation.
9. How do I start playing?
Be certain to read the beginners gaming guide section for
tips and details before placing a bet! In all cases, you will
have to open a real player account at the casino site before
you can place a real money bet. This will mean sending money
via an Internet cash account, Western Union, Moneygram, cashiers
check, money order, wire transfer, credit card, etc. For detailed
reviews of payment options, click here.
All casinos operate on an account system - you send them money
and your account is credited for that amount. As you gamble,
money is credited or debited as you win or lose. When you
wish to withdraw money from your casino account (you don't
have to, you can leave it in for future gambling) you can
do so in nearly all of the ways that deposits are made. Most
casinos offer players an online, detailed transaction history.
10. How do I get Paid?
Casinos usually credit winnings back to a player in
much the same way the funds were deposited. Always check the
casino’s information section to find out the terms and
conditions. The best way to play is to open an account with
an Internet cash merchant such as Firepay, NETeller or Prepaid
ATM. Winnings are quickly and easily credited back to your
account. In the event that you win more than your deposit,
some casinos will credit the maximum amount back to your car
and send you a cheque for the difference. Many casinos and
software developers use a secure third party to manage your
funds. To combat fraud, some casinos request documentation
from players before cashing out large winnings or issuing
a cheque.
If you have any questions, or encounter a problem, click on
the ‘contact’ or ‘help’ section for
tips and strategies. 24 hour toll free customer support is
offered by all the leading casinos via e-mail, phone or fax.
11. Where are online casinos actually
located?
Casino operations are hosted from dedicated servers
located in one of several jurisdictions that issue Internet
gaming licenses. Such businesses are not only sanctioned by
the governing bodies, but also closely regulated. These places
include: the Caribbean (namely the islands of Antigua, Barbuda,
and St. Kitts), Costa Rica, The Netherlands Antilles, Montenegro,
Australia, England's Isle of Man, and in North America at
the Kahnawake Mohawk Indian Territory just outside of Montreal,
Quebec.
12. Do I have a gambling problem?
Some people suffer from an uncontrollable desire to gamble;
they simply cannot stop playing. This illness is called addictive
gambling or compulsive gambling. It is often difficult for
people to realize that they have lost control. If you have
problems in connection with this, be sure to get help. Various
clinics that help people suffering from addictive behaviors
can be found all over the country. At these clinics, professionals
try to guide gambling maniacs back to a normal life by teaching
them how to control their desire for gambling.
Most compulsive gamblers will answer yes to at least seven
of the following questions.
• Have you ever lost time from work or school due to
gambling?
• Has gambling ever made your home life unhappy?
• Has gambling affected your reputation?
• Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
• Have you ever gambled to get money to pay debts or
otherwise solve financial difficulties?
• Has gambling caused a decrease in your ambition or
efficiency?
• After losing, have you felt you must return as soon
as possible to win back your losses?
• After a win, have you felt a strong urge to return
and win more?
• Have you often gambled until your last dollar was
gone?
• Have you ever borrowed money to finance your gambling?
• Have you ever sold anything to finance gambling?
• Are you reluctant to use "gambling money"
for normal expenditures?
• Has gambling made you careless of the welfare of yourself
or your family?
• Have you ever gambled longer than you had planned?
• Have you ever gambled to escape worry or trouble?
• Have you ever committed, or considered committing,
an illegal act to finance gambling?
• Has gambling caused you to have difficulty sleeping?
• Do arguments, disappointments or frustrations create
within you an urge to gamble?
• Have you ever had an urge to celebrate any good fortune
by a few hours of gambling?
• Have you ever considered self destruction or suicide
as a result of your gambling?
Beware of rouge casinos!
The casinos or gaming portals
listed in our rouge section have received a poor rating
by a player advocate group or an interactive gaming association
or authority.
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