gambling online

Only a few years ago, if you wanted to gamble you had to head to a gambling town like Las Vegas or Atlantic City. If these options weren’t available to you then you just had to use whatever ‘resources’ you could find locally – which tended to be somewhat illicit if you could find them! Nowadays gambling is an international pastime and casinos, card rooms, and bingo halls can be found in every county and country in the world.

Given that such widespread gambling is a relatively new phenomenon, many gamblers question the reasoning for internet gambling. Some feel that online gambling lacks the excitement, sociability and regulation of land-based casinos. While online gambling does have some limitations, it does have an awful lot to offer.

Many online games offer players higher average payout schedules and a wider range of betting limits. Players can also check to see which games are paying out the most, switch between many different types of sports – horse racing, slots, poker, bingo, and learn how to play new games (without money bets) in the privacy of their home, before unleashing themselves on unsuspecting fellow players for money!

Online players often get better odds than they would find in ‘real’ casinos. A prime example of this is in roulette – the American roulette wheel has 38 numbered slots: 1 to 36, a zero and a double-zero, which gives the house edge 5.26 percent. However internet sites also offer the European version of roulette, which has only 37 slots: 1 to 36 plus a zero, which gives a more favourable-to-the-punter house edge of 2.7 percent. It is a similar story with slots, in that online casinos offer higher average payouts than real casinos. You can also check out each site’s monthly payout percentages for each type of game, giving you an even greater advantage.

There are ‘play for free’ options on nearly every game online. These give beginners and more experienced players the opportunity to ready or better themselves without risking any money that can be better spent when you really know what you’re doing in the game.

All prizes from online casinos are money! Land-based casinos offer free meals etc, but online you are guaranteed money prizes which include sign up bonuses, match bonuses, high roller bonuses, player coupons and VIP clubs, and there is always something on offer for new and returning players.

While poker, casino games and sports betting on events like the Grand National are the most common form of gambling online, there are lots of other forms of betting – keno, horse racing, lotteries, chess, pool – you name it and you will be able to bet on it online.

Internet gambling is extremely convenient – you can gamble from home, during your lunch break, on a train journey…. anywhere that has internet access. Not only that, there is also a never ending stream of tournament action. Some gamblers don’t like the idea of online gambling as they fear that they will be alone with no access to assistance. However, all reputable sites have hosts which provide exceptional customer care, the most popular of which is live chat and /or emails. As well as the hosts for information, many sites have message boards or chat rooms, where you can make friends and receive invaluable advice and tips from other players.

It’s hard to believe, but a very small percentage of gamblers are actually able to make a decent living playing in casinos full-time. With the proliferation of online gambling, more and more people are able to pursue this “employment opportunity,” as you no longer need to live in Vegas to make this dream job a reality. Regardless of whether you are doing at as a full-time gig or not, it really is possible to make money gambling online. Like anything, knowledge is key and quite a bit of practice is required. Most likely, you won’t be able to make a living doing it, but here are some tips to help fatten your wallet.

1. If you intend to come out ahead gambling online, make sure you choose the right games. Blackjack or video poker are good ones, as the payout ratio ranges from 98 percent to 100 percent. This means that you have the best chance of winning, or at least breaking even.

2. Once you choose a game, get good at playing. Like anything, the more you practice, the better you will be. If you don’t practice, you will loose to people who do. Many sites online will allow you to play with fake money. Although the player levels at these sites will be lower than at pay sites, this will allow you to hone your skills before you risk losing your bank account. Bear in mind that you may need to alter your strategies when moving from free to pay sites.

3. Don’t quit your day job right away. Learning the ropes of gambling takes time and you will be competing with players who have been doing it much longer than you have. Take your time and build your strategy and skills over time. You need to be prepared to loose a little money before you begin winning on a regular basis.

4. Always read online gambling review sites to stay updated with all of the best new sites and up to date deals. This is a great resource and an easy way to keep up with which sites will offer you the best odds of winning. As these sites are updated often, they are also a good resource for finding out which sites to avoid.

5. Be sure that you play on a site that doesn’t frequently time you out or drop your Internet connection. It is almost impossible to make money in an online casino with an unstable connection. If you find yourself timed out repeatedly, move to a different site.

6. Download your earnings frequently when gambling online. This is a good way to protect your self against “rogue” or fraudulent online casinos. Some less-reputable sites will procrastinate paying your winnings in the hope that you will gamble them away before receiving them. If a site procrastinates in any way or won’t download your winnings, find out why immediately. If you are not satisfied with the response, contact the online gambling commission with which they are affiliated.

7. Look for gambling sites that are fun and only play the games you enjoy. Gambling is supposed to be pleasurable and if you take the fun away, you might as well get a steady-paying day job without the risks associated with gambling