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Online Casinos FAQsOnline Casinos - Frequently Asked Questions
A. In general no, virtual UK online casinos run on Random Number Generator technology which is built into the games software, this is usually checked and verified by an independant authority to insure fare online casino game play. For added reassurance some online casinos have their payout percentages verified by major accountancy firms displayed on their sites. However, it's worth noting that there are a number of crooked operators out there that will avoid paying players their winnings, the most common reason given is bonus abuse or suspect online casino play. So be sure to do some research on the online casino before playing. Read my *online gambling tips* on choosing a reputable casino. Also remember that gambling is a game of chance and over time as in a land based casino the odds lye in the favour of the casino. Below you will find a list of recommended gaming software providers:
Note: I recommend that you avoid playing online casinos that run on Real Time Gaming Software. Q. How do online casinos work? A. Online casinos work on the same principal as land based casinos, but instead of a bricks and mortar casino they provide the casino games via the internet. There are approximately 1400 online casinos, owned and operated by different licensees worldwide (some licensees have land based operations as well). Most online casinos license their online casino games software from a Software provider. However all financial transactions are the responsibility of the casino licensee, not the software provider. A. It is not currently illegal for you to gamble online if you are a UK citizen, however you must be over the age of 18. Q. Will I pay tax on my winnings? A. As most online casinos are currently licensed in tax free jurisdictions you are unlikely to pay any tax on winnings. The Inland Revenue currently states on their web site that you do not pay Capital Gains Tax on betting, lottery or pools winnings. Q. Why do online casinos offer free money? A. As the saying goes nothing in life is for free, the same goes for online casino bonuses. The bonus is offered as an incentive to play for real money. So what's the catch? The online casino usually has high wagering requirements in place that means you have to wager your deposit and bonus a certain number of times before you can withdraw any winnings. This is not to say you cannot win if you take the bonus money, but the terms and conditions make it harder. Also you may void your winnings if you play on any of the excluded games, such as blackjack. Remember always read the terms & conditions of a bonus before playing. Q. What is a casino bonus?Online casinos usually offer you a bonus when you first sign up and play which is usually a 100% match play bonus; for example you deposit £50 and they match it adding another £50 to your account giving you a chip value of £100 to play with. or they may offer you a percentage on top of what you deposit; for example you deposit £50 and they give you 20% extra which adds £10 to your account giving you a total of £60 to play with. The casino usually has wagering requirements associated with the bonus which means you have to wager your deposit and bonus a certain number of times before you can withdraw any winnings. This is not to say you cannot win if you take the bonus money, but always read the terms and conditions as you may void your winnings if you play on any of the excluded games, such as blackjack. Also some casinos offer you free money if you sign up and register a valid credit card. This is good if you want to get a feel for playing for real money without spending your own. Remember to check out the terms and conditions of the bonus before playing. Q. How safe is it to use my credit card / debit card online? A. Using your credit / debit card online is actually safer than using it at your local supermarket. Fraud carried out when cards are not present - over the phone, mail order and via the internet is less common. The law states that cardholders are not liable for fraudulent transactions as long as the original card is still in their possession. Any bank or business turning down a refund request is on very shaky legal ground. I would offer the same advice to everyone, be vigilant, always check your credit card statement, and never give out passwords or pin numbers over the phone or via email. Click here to read more you might be suprised at where your really at risk! Q. What PC System Requirements do I need? A. Most download software requires the following minimum system requirements Check with the individual online casino if you are a Mac user. - Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows NT or Windows 95 Download vs No Download Casino GamesWhen choosing an online casino you should also consider whether you would like to download or play no download online casino games. The deciding factor falls mainly on your personal preference, internet connection speed and your computer hardware set up. No-download Online CasinoNo download, web based games as they are referred to, enable you to select your game, wait a while until it loads and you're ready to play. No-download systems include HTML-based games, JAVA, the standard in no-download games, and the newer Flash and Shockwave games. No Download games tend to have pretty basic graphics, however with the new Flash based games this is slowly changing, but there are still some issues regarding the security of financial transactions via flash based games. Download CasinoIn this case you download and install a software application, like you would any other piece of software. Once installed it communicates with the server side for transactions. The transactions are more secure and the gaming experience tends to be more enhanced, through better graphics and sound. However because of this the download tends to be pretty large and can take up a lot of disk space, so make sure you have the capacity to run this type of application, especially if you intend to download more than on online casino onto your computer. I would recommend that you patrician your hard drive and install the online casino on a patrician other than C drive to save on resources. The downside with download is that you have to accept the responsibility of installing the software on your computer, which is why it is extremely important to trust its source. (see Gambling Software Providers).
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