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For many people who are unfamiliar with and new to
casino gambling,
and who consequently don't know where to turn to get
truthful and accurate information, the whole entire
virtual gaming landscape can seem like something of
a Wild Wild West. Unfortunately, it's the government
bodies of several countries, who in trying to
protect their own gambling monopolies and carved out
financial niches, have largely perpetuated this
misunderstanding. Indeed, much of the notions that
new players have about the online gambling industry
are misconceptions.
Contrast to some claims that
online casinos
do not have responsible gaming practices in place,
nor have any technical means to prevent and stop
addictive and underage gambling, the properly
regulated online casinos of today actually have a
better means of protecting players than do
land-based casinos. In case you haven't heard, an
increasing number of governments are beginning to
regulate online gambling, as it has become apparent
that internet betting is a safe and secure pastime,
which as a direct result, continues to grow by leaps
and bounds.
The UK Gambling Act is a prime example of
legislation that effectively regulates internet
betting and a proliferation of outstanding
UK online casinos.
Other countries doing the same are South Africa,
Italy and an increasing number of European countries
to varying extents. France has become the latest
powerhouse country to clarify a need for embracing
online gambling regulation. Even the U.S. is now
showing promising signs to study internet betting
and pass the Internet Gambling Regulation and
Enforcement Act.
Obviously, there is still a ways to go in
universalizing online gambling regulation. However,
thanks to innovative technologies employed by the
leading online casino software companies of today,
like Microgaming, Playtech, Cryptlogic, Rival
Gaming, RTG, Vegas Technology and Wager Works, the
online gambling landscape now more closely mirrors a
virtual Las Vegas under the domain of the Nevada
Gaming Commission...but even better.
At today's best online casinos, you can find odds
better than what you'll get in downtown Las Vegas.
You'll also find a larger selection of casino games.
According to the popular online gambling portal,
Online Casino Suite,
some internet casinos now offer over 250 casino
games under one virtual roof. You'll even find
larger progressive jackpots. Many of these casinos
are networked together by a single software
platform, resulting in multi-million dollar jackpots
that have indeed made several millionaires to date.
In fact, at the time of writing this, the popular
progressive video slot, Mega Moolah, which is
available at Microgaming casinos, dished out a $5
million plus jackpot to one player. Still, other
gaming sites host their own poker rooms, bingo rooms
and sports betting platforms.
The only question that remains is where to find the
safe and secure online casinos, because as I said,
there is still a ways to go in enforcing universal
regulatory standards. In other words, there are
still plenty of crooks and rogue casinos out there
who have managed to slip through the cracks and
cheat players, whether discreetly or blatantly.
Thanks to independent, not-for-profit regulatory
authorities like eCommerce Online Gaming Regulation
and Assurance (eCOGRA), who is endorsed by the UK
government, strict standards are now being more
universally enforced, including player advocacy.
eCOGRA awards a
Safe and Fair Seal to online casino operators who
abide by minimum standards in responsible gaming,
which include meeting minimum payout percentages,
providing fast and secure payment methods and
operating a full-time customer service branch
trained to identify and prevent problem gambling.
And to answer that question about where to turn to
find the best places to wager money online, eCOGRA
has an approved portals page. Online gambling
portals are the place where many players turn for
advice, including myself. All of this information
shared here was gleamed from the top portals,
primarily from the aforementioned
OnlineCasinoSuite.com.
Updated gambling news, online casino reviews, game
tips and advice, bonus offers and more can all be
found here. Give them a visit for even more
information on what to look for in an
online casino
or
bingo room, as
well as both the legitimate and illegitimate sides
to the internet betting industry. |
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