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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)



» What Are Online Casinos?
Online casinos allow players to participate in casino games using the internet. Players can play for real money or for 'practice money' usually through a software download, although web-based 'no download' casinos are also available. Players make cash deposits to play with the casino who in turn return any monies (and winnings) to the player if requested by the player.

» What different kinds of online casinos are there?
There are over 1500 casinos operating on the Internet. However, they basically come in one of three forms.

The first is via a software download and is probably the most common. Certainly where casinos offer a choice of playing interface, the download version is usually the one to opt for in terms of game choice and features. Often a download casino is presented via an installer program whereby an initial file is downloaded from the Internet which then obtains further files for installation. It should be noted that for a full casino installation a large number of files are required from the internet and similarly a large amount of disc space can be taken up. As such, for those on slower connections it is advisable to order free software CDs from the casino if they offer the option. At present, the vast majority of download software is only available for Windows PC users.

Casinos also come in no-download formats. These utilise web plug-ins such as Flash and Java to allow a player to access the casino games via their chosen web browser. Although historically games presented in this format lacked the glitz and glamour of their download counterparts, software designers today are utilising this technology as best as possible to present games with great graphics, sounds and playability. Casinos operating using no-download software are often popular for those on slow connections as there is not a requirement to download masses of data to begin playing. Similarly, some no-download casinos will operate on a variety of operating systems such as Apple Macs, again increasing their popularity.

The third type of casino is also played via an Internet web browser. However, it uses HTML coding (web page code) to allow people to play as opposed to plug-ins such as Flash. As such, these casinos are accessible by most people with web access, even those with devices such as Web TV or hand-held web mobiles. The downside though is that these casinos do not have sound or animation and can appear very basic when compared to other casinos available. Good casinos still use this interface though, Slotland being a good example.

» Are Online Casinos Safe?
Yes, online casinos are safe. Reputable operators of online casinos recognise that security is of paramount importance and as such go to extensive lengths to safeguard a player's details.

Online casino transactions are carried out over encrypted connections of military strength (128-bit). This means that when entering your credit card or e-wallet details, the information you enter is scrambled to ensure no other person can read the details you enter. Similarly, the information stored in a casino's database (whether financial or personal account information) is encrypted and can often only be accessed by select individuals.

Of course, a player should also recognise that they have some responsibility when it comes to security. A player should never divulge their account username or password. Similarly, when selecting an online casino to play at a user should ensure they have selected a reputable operation. Casinos operating using well-known software (e.g. Microgaming, Cryptologic, Playtech) are likely to be trustworthy.

As with any financial transaction there is the risk of something going wrong. However, this risk is as low when playing at an online casino as when purchasing from any other online store in a 'real world' shop.

When it comes to collecting winnings or requesting a balance withdrawal, this again should not be difficult if dealing with a reputable online casino. Many licensing jurisdictions require casinos to demonstrate their financial stability before permits will be granted and some go as far insisting bonds or insurance is held to cover player balances. Again, a player should research a casino before playing to ensure they are confident in the casino's operation.

It is very rare to hear of players being the victims of fraud or non-payment when they have chosen to play at reputable casinos and have abided by the casino's rules.

» Are Internet Casinos Fair?
In the vast majority of instances the answer to this question would be yes, online casinos are fair. As mentioned any casino game that you choose to play (whether online or in a 'real' casino) has a built-advantage for those that host the game (i.e. the casino). This is known as the house edge and basically means over the long-run the casino will make money on any of the games that they offer. Of course, in the short-term players can have 'luck' whereby they temporarily 'beat the odds' and as such win money in addition to any amount staked.

However, things are slightly different online because instead of using dice or cards as in a real casino, online casinos use random number generators to generate game outcomes which are then translated in to virtual actions on screen (e.g. the 7 of Clubs being drawn from a deck of playing cards or a slot machine stopping on the jackpot combination).

As such, some people believe that casinos are not 'fair' because of the ability to alter a game so that it is more biased than its land-based counterpart. However, as already stated any game already has a built in advantage and as such it is highly unlikely that a casino would choose to fix a game. Doing so would be hugely obvious and ultimately would lead to customers playing elsewhere, something that no casino wants to happen. In fact, online casinos have to be even more careful about protecting their credibility than off-line ones as the Internet allows players to quickly detail any signs of cheating at online forums and message boards - something that can quickly lead to irreversible damage for a casino.

Having said that, there are still some casinos that operate in a less than above board fashion. The key is therefore to fully research a casino before choosing to play. Trustworthy sites such as Online-Casinos.com are great for highlighting those casinos that deal a fair game. Similarly, any site operating with software from a major software producer is highly likely to be reputable (e.g. Microgaming, Cryptologic, Boss Media, Grand Virtual and Playtech for example). Finally, sites that give details on ownership, playing policies, cash handling policies and have good support options are all usually reputable and fair - the more transparent a casino is the more likely it is to be operating fairly.