Friday, April 03, 2009

Finding a safe casino online

I find online gambling similar to the world of search engine marketing. It is a game of chance that requires skill, meaningful thinking, and a touch of luck to beat your competition. If there are spam sites or blogs (often referred to as splogs), the same can be said to online casinos.

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So if you are looking for casinos accepting usa players, such as those listed in Top USA Online Casinos, or anyone else worldwide, it is important to know the following:
  • Technical support.
    Can they be called and do they speak English?

  • Is it secure?
    Ideally, you should use a different user id and password for casino sites. Especially when you make deposits and get payments to or from your account.

  • 3rd-party auditor
    Their system should be audited for gambling payouts and transactions. Make sure that the audit firm's website is linked for further verification.

  • Advertising
    Deal with firms that are highly visible who takes the effort to advertise and make themselves known. There was an online gambling site owned by a friend before and was actively supporting our events although low profile.

  • What do users say about them?
    Go to well established online gambling forums and ask long-time users - of their experience about the site. They will be most likely to help if you encounter any problems.

  • Contact information
    Who are the people behind the site? The more transparent they are, the more credible they become.

  • Licensed
    Is the site licensed? If yes, under which jurisdiction?

  • International Gaming Council (IGC) membership
    IGC membership meant that these online casinos adhere to code of ethics.
I am sure there are many other concerns to consider. Just be cautious and avoid trouble.