Even to this day there are a lot of skeptics claiming that the internet casinos will never be as good as real life gambling. Usually these people happen to be the older generation like me. But I pin this sort of statement to a little bit ignorance and a lot of fear. I say fear because a lot of people out there are really scared to trust any internet institution with their money, especially online casinos. And since casinos have not always had the best reputation - even since the beginning of gambling, and associations with the mob-I will try to debunk a few myths that are going around a big part of the newly formed internet gambling community. I will also include some of the main elements that make online casinos preferable to land based casino.
Online Casino Regulation
In the beginning of online casinos, some 15 years ago, regulation was virtually unheard of; but as online casinos became more and more prominent a few regulators popped up from here and there and began assuring players that they would get the best possible casino services. Through this, casinos came to be at the forefront of offering players the best possible gambling services, even compared to land based casinos - they were literally forced to up their game. Some such improvements were payout reporting, which essentially gave players the balance of the casino - the amount of money that came in and went out. This is how players learned that specific casinos have payouts of above 98%, meaning that only around 2% went to the casino as a profit; this meant that casinos made sure that players got winnings back.
Regulators also made sure that all games would not be rigged in any possible way. Nowadays, brand new games that are introduced to a lobby are audited by such regulators who make sure that no player will ever be swindled like in the beginning of internet gambling.
Well known regulators include eCogra, The Kahnawake Gaming Commission, The Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority and The Singapore Casino Regulatory Authority. When a newly created online casino comes into being, it will ask one or a few such regulators to audit their casino and if their application is successful the casino will be permitted to carry the stamp of the regulatory body. This way online casinos have done the necessary steps to be regarded as credible casinos; something that many land based casinos have not. So, to be sure that the next casino you will be playing is 100% safe, look out for a regulatory stamp of approval and you should have no problems whatsoever.
Casino Bonuses
Another element that puts online casinos at the forefront is casino bonuses. This is rarely seen at land based casinos who are still to this day receiving players without remunerating them for their efforts. Online casinos today will give players a farrago of incentives just for choosing their brand. Match Bonuses, Free Play Bonuses, Loyalty Bonuses for every player at the casino, and Banking bonuses are just some of the promotions players can expect to receive at online casinos. Virtually all online casinos will have some sort of incentives program, and because competition is so fierce in the online alcove, all casinos make sure that their bonuses are competitive.
New Games
Because online games are not nut-and-bolt machines, they are relatively easy and cheap to create. This is why casinos will introduce new games on a monthly basis. Most of these games will be new and improved video slots of great new themes and better ways to win and will include bonus features, top of the range graphics and super realistic sound bites. Online Casinos will always be ahead of the game for the simple reason that they can make improvements real time. For example, when a new popular film is released on the big screen it is sometimes rendered to an online casino game; land based casinos on the other hand need a lot of time and even more money to alter their lobby 'sets' so to say, whereas online casinos can do so in a matter of hours!
Personalization
Online casinos today are highly fluid when it comes to personalization. You can now change the felts, card types and even construct your own video slots to your liking and taste. This seems to be the trend of the direction online casinos will be going next: you will be able to personalize every aspect of the casino lobby, which ultimately creates a highly dynamic environment for anybody.
Multiplayer games, tournaments and live dealers
Many people think that playing online casinos is highly alienating: you don't get to interact with other humans and end up just staring at a box of primitive artificial intelligence...
This viewpoint is in actual fact very far from the truth. In reality, players can engage others by playing online tournaments and enjoying multiplayer games where they try get to the top of the log to win exciting prizes. Another way to get in touch with others whilst you gamble is via live dealer games where a dealer or croupier will deal or spin the wheel in real time right in front of you. You will be able to view a screen of the dealer - usually quite an attractive one at that - and will be able to interact with them the same way you would at land based casinos. Essentially, if you happen to be seeking for a social element to your gameplay, you can now find right on your computer screen.
Fast play
Online casino games operate much faster than dealer controlled games. You bet at the roulette table layout, for example, the wheel spins at the click of a button, and since the chips and winnings are collected automatically, you can click again and the next order of events will ensue quicker than anywhere else. This way players can amass more hands, deals or roulette spins in any given session.
Switching between Games
Another great element you will find at online casinos is switching flawlessly between games. When playing in land based casinos you usually need to commit to only a couple games during any particular outing. With online casinos you can switch form a video poker to a blackjack in one simple click; and if you want to go back you can do so in a split second. You do not have to cash in and exchange you money for chips before you can play the next game - all this is done automatically and your balance is carried through to the next game automatically. The good thing about online casinos is that you don't have to wait for an open seat to play either. How many times have you had to wait for the craps table to open up so you can get a chance to play? Sometimes you won't even get a chance to play a specific game for the whole night if the casino is full of patrons. At online casinos you can click on any game you want to play and begin playing right away.
General choice
Because there are so many online casinos on the internet today, players have an extensive choice of casinos to pick from. Some casinos are often themed, which means that you can travel around the world, experiencing hemesof many different feels at the click of the button. The great thing about online casinos is that you can alter your choice instantaneously unlike land based casinos which remain the same unless you do a lot of driving, own a personal jet or got to Vegas. You can find Asian themed, carnival themed, Vegas themed, medieval themed casinos and many others by simply searching the internet for your preferred look and feel. Players can even find erotically themed casinos operated by famous men's magazines - these too are well regulated casinos.
Currency and Banking
Modern online casinos are nationless and borderless entities. This means that you can conduct your transfers in the currency and banking method of your choice. Most online casinos will give you the opportunity to play in all exchangeable currencies via the banking method that suits you most. If you do not wish to play with your credit card, casinos will give you the option to create web wallet accounts with third party online banking institutions and will often give you a percentage on top of the money you have chosen to deposit. This is something that is not seen in land based casinos since such casinos are governed and regulated under a specific jurisdiction, and the laws of these jurisdictions will seldom permit for exchangeable currencies to be used in the casino. You will therefore have to make a trip to the bank, if open, and only then will you get to play the casino. This for foreign nationals is a burden if they do not possess the desired currency by the casino.
Extra promotions
Like land based casinos, online casinos will give their VIP players not only extra cash incentives but also holiday packages such as safari trips and cruises. This way online casinos never lag behind their land based counterparts.
Online casinos can be played from anywhere
The most obvious of all positives concerning online casinos is that they can be played from anywhere - all you need to do is have your laptop handy. And even if you do not have your personal info on you, you will be able to access your favorite casino from any web browser via the casino's flash or no download options. Casinos have in recent years made their lobbies available to players in the flash option so they won't have to download the casino's software every time they want to play. Players can even play casino games straight from their cell phones. Although not all online casinos have this option currently, it should be available in the near future. As phone technology advances each and every year, so does online casino technology; an element that we do not see often with brick and mortar casinos.
Security
Online casinos are completely secure and are currently impossible to hack due to the usage of 128-bit encryption methods, which means that your accounts are safer than any physical safe deposit box - even if yours was located in Fort Knox. Web wallets on the other hand are also similarly protected and should there be any mishaps, your money will be returned to you in a matter of days. The only way that anything can go wrong is if you share your account information with others.
24/7 toll free support
Players can get in touch with online casinos at any time of the day. Telephonic communication is available absolutely free for players coming from the bigger nations of the world whilst others can get in touch with the casino via email or the casino's chat options if available. This makes for an ever-open channel between you and your chosen casino brand. Chat options are instant as you will get in touch with an operative located in a call or communications center at the click of a button. So when it comes to communicating to a casino's staff, you can be sure that your queries will be answered even faster than asking to talk for the manager or pit boss at your local land based casino. Also, online casino staff will more often than not be much friendlier and more helpful.
So there you have it. I'm now sure that you agree with me that online casinos are far more advanced than the older land based model. Of course, when it comes to the atmosphere and external activities such as dining out or watching casino shows, online casinos are just unable to provide you with that particular entertainment factor. However, when it comes to gambling and gambling alone, online casinos provide you with at least the same amount of possibilities as land based casinos. And as technology becomes more advanced in the future, you can bet on online casinos becoming far more interesting and entertaining in the aspect of external entertainment as well. For now if you are looking for a safe and noncommittal place where you can place bets on your favorite online games without having to spend more money for travel, online casinos are the only place to be.
Online Casino Regulation
In the beginning of online casinos, some 15 years ago, regulation was virtually unheard of; but as online casinos became more and more prominent a few regulators popped up from here and there and began assuring players that they would get the best possible casino services. Through this, casinos came to be at the forefront of offering players the best possible gambling services, even compared to land based casinos - they were literally forced to up their game. Some such improvements were payout reporting, which essentially gave players the balance of the casino - the amount of money that came in and went out. This is how players learned that specific casinos have payouts of above 98%, meaning that only around 2% went to the casino as a profit; this meant that casinos made sure that players got winnings back.
Regulators also made sure that all games would not be rigged in any possible way. Nowadays, brand new games that are introduced to a lobby are audited by such regulators who make sure that no player will ever be swindled like in the beginning of internet gambling.
Well known regulators include eCogra, The Kahnawake Gaming Commission, The Malta Lotteries and Gaming Authority and The Singapore Casino Regulatory Authority. When a newly created online casino comes into being, it will ask one or a few such regulators to audit their casino and if their application is successful the casino will be permitted to carry the stamp of the regulatory body. This way online casinos have done the necessary steps to be regarded as credible casinos; something that many land based casinos have not. So, to be sure that the next casino you will be playing is 100% safe, look out for a regulatory stamp of approval and you should have no problems whatsoever.
Casino Bonuses
Another element that puts online casinos at the forefront is casino bonuses. This is rarely seen at land based casinos who are still to this day receiving players without remunerating them for their efforts. Online casinos today will give players a farrago of incentives just for choosing their brand. Match Bonuses, Free Play Bonuses, Loyalty Bonuses for every player at the casino, and Banking bonuses are just some of the promotions players can expect to receive at online casinos. Virtually all online casinos will have some sort of incentives program, and because competition is so fierce in the online alcove, all casinos make sure that their bonuses are competitive.
New Games
Because online games are not nut-and-bolt machines, they are relatively easy and cheap to create. This is why casinos will introduce new games on a monthly basis. Most of these games will be new and improved video slots of great new themes and better ways to win and will include bonus features, top of the range graphics and super realistic sound bites. Online Casinos will always be ahead of the game for the simple reason that they can make improvements real time. For example, when a new popular film is released on the big screen it is sometimes rendered to an online casino game; land based casinos on the other hand need a lot of time and even more money to alter their lobby 'sets' so to say, whereas online casinos can do so in a matter of hours!
Personalization
Online casinos today are highly fluid when it comes to personalization. You can now change the felts, card types and even construct your own video slots to your liking and taste. This seems to be the trend of the direction online casinos will be going next: you will be able to personalize every aspect of the casino lobby, which ultimately creates a highly dynamic environment for anybody.
Multiplayer games, tournaments and live dealers
Many people think that playing online casinos is highly alienating: you don't get to interact with other humans and end up just staring at a box of primitive artificial intelligence...
This viewpoint is in actual fact very far from the truth. In reality, players can engage others by playing online tournaments and enjoying multiplayer games where they try get to the top of the log to win exciting prizes. Another way to get in touch with others whilst you gamble is via live dealer games where a dealer or croupier will deal or spin the wheel in real time right in front of you. You will be able to view a screen of the dealer - usually quite an attractive one at that - and will be able to interact with them the same way you would at land based casinos. Essentially, if you happen to be seeking for a social element to your gameplay, you can now find right on your computer screen.
Fast play
Online casino games operate much faster than dealer controlled games. You bet at the roulette table layout, for example, the wheel spins at the click of a button, and since the chips and winnings are collected automatically, you can click again and the next order of events will ensue quicker than anywhere else. This way players can amass more hands, deals or roulette spins in any given session.
Switching between Games
Another great element you will find at online casinos is switching flawlessly between games. When playing in land based casinos you usually need to commit to only a couple games during any particular outing. With online casinos you can switch form a video poker to a blackjack in one simple click; and if you want to go back you can do so in a split second. You do not have to cash in and exchange you money for chips before you can play the next game - all this is done automatically and your balance is carried through to the next game automatically. The good thing about online casinos is that you don't have to wait for an open seat to play either. How many times have you had to wait for the craps table to open up so you can get a chance to play? Sometimes you won't even get a chance to play a specific game for the whole night if the casino is full of patrons. At online casinos you can click on any game you want to play and begin playing right away.
General choice
Because there are so many online casinos on the internet today, players have an extensive choice of casinos to pick from. Some casinos are often themed, which means that you can travel around the world, experiencing hemesof many different feels at the click of the button. The great thing about online casinos is that you can alter your choice instantaneously unlike land based casinos which remain the same unless you do a lot of driving, own a personal jet or got to Vegas. You can find Asian themed, carnival themed, Vegas themed, medieval themed casinos and many others by simply searching the internet for your preferred look and feel. Players can even find erotically themed casinos operated by famous men's magazines - these too are well regulated casinos.
Currency and Banking
Modern online casinos are nationless and borderless entities. This means that you can conduct your transfers in the currency and banking method of your choice. Most online casinos will give you the opportunity to play in all exchangeable currencies via the banking method that suits you most. If you do not wish to play with your credit card, casinos will give you the option to create web wallet accounts with third party online banking institutions and will often give you a percentage on top of the money you have chosen to deposit. This is something that is not seen in land based casinos since such casinos are governed and regulated under a specific jurisdiction, and the laws of these jurisdictions will seldom permit for exchangeable currencies to be used in the casino. You will therefore have to make a trip to the bank, if open, and only then will you get to play the casino. This for foreign nationals is a burden if they do not possess the desired currency by the casino.
Extra promotions
Like land based casinos, online casinos will give their VIP players not only extra cash incentives but also holiday packages such as safari trips and cruises. This way online casinos never lag behind their land based counterparts.
Online casinos can be played from anywhere
The most obvious of all positives concerning online casinos is that they can be played from anywhere - all you need to do is have your laptop handy. And even if you do not have your personal info on you, you will be able to access your favorite casino from any web browser via the casino's flash or no download options. Casinos have in recent years made their lobbies available to players in the flash option so they won't have to download the casino's software every time they want to play. Players can even play casino games straight from their cell phones. Although not all online casinos have this option currently, it should be available in the near future. As phone technology advances each and every year, so does online casino technology; an element that we do not see often with brick and mortar casinos.
Security
Online casinos are completely secure and are currently impossible to hack due to the usage of 128-bit encryption methods, which means that your accounts are safer than any physical safe deposit box - even if yours was located in Fort Knox. Web wallets on the other hand are also similarly protected and should there be any mishaps, your money will be returned to you in a matter of days. The only way that anything can go wrong is if you share your account information with others.
24/7 toll free support
Players can get in touch with online casinos at any time of the day. Telephonic communication is available absolutely free for players coming from the bigger nations of the world whilst others can get in touch with the casino via email or the casino's chat options if available. This makes for an ever-open channel between you and your chosen casino brand. Chat options are instant as you will get in touch with an operative located in a call or communications center at the click of a button. So when it comes to communicating to a casino's staff, you can be sure that your queries will be answered even faster than asking to talk for the manager or pit boss at your local land based casino. Also, online casino staff will more often than not be much friendlier and more helpful.
So there you have it. I'm now sure that you agree with me that online casinos are far more advanced than the older land based model. Of course, when it comes to the atmosphere and external activities such as dining out or watching casino shows, online casinos are just unable to provide you with that particular entertainment factor. However, when it comes to gambling and gambling alone, online casinos provide you with at least the same amount of possibilities as land based casinos. And as technology becomes more advanced in the future, you can bet on online casinos becoming far more interesting and entertaining in the aspect of external entertainment as well. For now if you are looking for a safe and noncommittal place where you can place bets on your favorite online games without having to spend more money for travel, online casinos are the only place to be.
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