Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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      • Do I have to be an adult to gamble?
      • Even if I am an adult, is it legal?
      • How fair are the casinos?
      • How do I pick an online casino, there are thousands!?
      • Do I have to download something in order to play?
      • Can I try the casino before I commit to playing for money?
      • How do I deposit and withdrawal money?
      • How fast can I collect my winnings?

Q. Do I have to be an adult to gamble?

A. Yes. Any online casino, no matter where they are licensed, is not allowed to let minors gamble. A minor is defined as anyone less than 18 years old. In some jurisdictions, people are not allowed to gamble legally until they are 21 or older.

Q. Even if I am an adult, is it legal?

A. The legality of online wagering depends on the specific rules and regulations where the person playing lives. Most places, including the USA, have yet to sign into law any legislation that specifically allows or disallows the practice. The United Kingdom on the other hand has legalized wagering on the internet within the country. The major legal issues that arise from online betting concern where the casino is based. Casinos must be based in countries where it is legal and they must also obtain a gaming license from the government. To date, not one "internet gambler" have been prosecuted.

The top internet lawyers and analysts feel that online gambling is here to stay. Governments would not be able to enforce a ban on it and people would not stop. The online gambling industry is projected to reach more than $6 Billion in 2003 and it is estimated that 90% of internet betters are American.

Q. How fair are the casinos?

A. The vast majority of online casino are regularly audited by such accredited companies as Pricewaterhouse Coopers. These companies check the software that the casinos use for fairness. The software used by online casinos produces random numbers which correspond to cards, dice, etc. These numbers are truly produced independently and randomly. With this said, online gambling is just as fair as gambling in Las Vegas or Atlantic City. Go to the beginners guide page for a comparison between online odds and land odds in the USA (You will be surprised).

Q. How do I pick an online casino, there are thousands!?

A. To tackle this question, you must first know what kind of a gambler you are. If your favorite game is Blackjack, go to a good Blackjack casino; if you are a high roller, go to a high roller oriented casino. So first, try and identify what you are interested in the most, maybe it is something very specific like sportsbooks or poker rooms, and then identify a casino that performs well in that regard.

Q. Do I have to download something in order to play?

A. Yes or no, depends on you. Casinos usually offer two ways to play, an online flash version and a downloadable program. The real deal is the program that you download. The online flash casino is a very watered down and hokey version of the download. The program you can download is very small and installs quickly and cleanly. There are no advertisements or annoying tag-along programs. It takes only seconds to download with a high-speed connection and only a handful of minutes with dial-up. It is definitely worth it.

Q. Can I try the casino before I commit to playing for money?

A. Absolutely. With any of the software you download from a casino, the program will ask you if you would like to play for real money or not. The casino experience will start you with something like $2500 fake dollars in your bank account. You can then gamble all you want until your $2500 is gone. The games are the exact same when playing for money or just for fun. If you have never played at one of these online casinos, download the program and try it without any money. It is a hell of a lot of fun even with fake money.

Q. How do I deposit and withdrawal money?

A. Depositing money is simple. Most casinos accept standard Visa and MasterCard. You can charge 10 dollars to your credit or debit card and then you will have 10 casino credits. When you have won money and want to cash out, things get a bit more complicated. The casinos offer many different services to help you get your money, they will do a wire transfer, a direct bank transfer, a transfer to many online financial intermediaries, send money via western union, send you a check, or even overnight you a check. Check out the beginners guide section for more info regarding deposits and withdrawals. We highly recommend setting up an account with NeTeller.com.

Q. How fast can I collect my winnings?

A. Most casinos offer expedited overnight check services and other services that can get you your money on the same or next day no matter what. With services such as a NeTeller debit card, you can have your money in a matter of minutes by using any ATM worldwide.