All About Gambling Online

In a few words a quick explanation would be be that it is any activity where a individual uses the internet to place a bet or gamble online.

The sites that are out there today would argue those few words as with the advancement of technology members can enjoy not only the chance of a win but also a community of like minded people, and pages full of useful information and articles.  Members can also expect superb services such as safe and secure banking methods, a trained customer support, relevant information pages, and also sites are required to follow the rules and regulations of the governing bodies and hold a license which allows them to operate

Even though if feels as if online gambling sites have been here forever, that could not be further from the truth as the history of online sites shows that placing a wager or bet using the internet is a reactively new leisure pursuit with the first sites appearing one the net in the mid 1990’s.  The games that players could expect at the industry’s beginning were pretty basic to say the least, with awkward and tedious game-play and loading times, now, however, things could not be further from the truth.  The operators of gambling sites now purchase software from such companies as Real Time Gaming (RTG) Microgaming and Playtech to run their games and players can expect sleek sites that open pages almost seamlessly, sites that boast graphics and audio clips that enhance game-play, and a range of games that previously hand not been envisioned.

Today games are delivered mostly in two forms the Virtual games and the Live dealer games.

Virtual games come in a mind-boggling number of varieties.  You can expect to find all the popular casino games such as slots, roulette, poker, blackjack, baccarat, craps, and also games such as bingo, lottery games such as Keno and a range of speciality games will be on offer.  Within each game title there will be variations of that game, so slots will have games that are themed,  have 3D graphics, some will be progressive and there will even be tournaments to take part in.  You will most likely find that this type of variation applies to the majority of virtual games. A great place to get started when choosing a game is an online casino comparison site, these sites house all the information you may need before deciding to play a certain casino or game, sites like https://www.piramind.com are the benchmark for online casino comparison websites and provide very useful info for any potential player.

In order to keep these games fair the site will use what is known as a random number generator (RNG) which determines the roll of the virtual dice, spin of the virtual wheel or reels, or hand of the virtual card game.  This random number generator must be independently audited to make sure that it is operating correctly and this is carried out by a company such as eCORGRA who will certify the RNG as being true and fair which  means that players also have a fair chance of a win.

Live dealer games bring all the excitement and entertaining action of Las Vegas straight into your own home via the use of the sites software streaming and web cam.  These type of games are much more expensive to set up so you will find that the choice of games is less, but saying that they are well worth considering simply for the thrill of the live play.  You will usually find that there is roulette, blackjack and craps on offer besides a few more live games on offer.  Games are viewed on your computer in real time, have a human dealer and come from a real casino, you can usually interact with the dealer via text chat and bets are placed using a console.

For those of you who enjoy the freedom to play on your favourite games wherever and whenever you choose you can now play on your mobile devices such as tablets and phones, this applies to android users too.  Having a bet on your chosen game has never been easier or more secure and with the continuing advancement in software and computer technology, well the sky is the limit, so watch this space (as they say!).

Last updated: Jan 24, 2023

Lillian Grey

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Lillian Grey is a long time online bingo and slots player who started putting her thoughts down on digitial paper around 2008. Having been covering the industry for quite some time, she is able to spot the good from the bad when it comes to online bingo. An ever present at indsutry conferences and events, Lillian likes to meet fellow bingo enthusiasts to share stories and ideas, with maybe a glass of wine (or two) involved! When not covering the ever changing world of online bingo, she likes to read a good book and go for family walks in the forest.

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