Online Casino: A Replacement to Traditional Casino

Posted by amirthaa on September 26th, 2010

A keen internet user must have come across the phrase of ?online casino? in his or her lifetime, at least once or more. Others might be destined to make a fortune out of this leisure activity. Nevertheless, what exactly is an online casino? The Venetian Las Vegas, the Genting Casino and the Marina Bay Sands Casino are the traditional real-world casinos that everyone cannot afford to miss.

An online casino is the virtual version of the Marina Bay Sands Casino, which is a heaven to avid gamblers without going outdoors. In other words, players could make real money via online casinos. Most important of all, the online casinos offer better award than traditional casinos. The 2 requirements are that one must be equipped with a computer or laptop and internet connection. Pay pal is the most convenient method a player can perform money transaction online. Online casinos have also led to the existence of mobile casinos.

 Generally, online casinos can be divided into 2 main groups, namely the web-based online casinos and download-based online casinos. The web-based online casinos allow users to gamble without the need of downloading the software. A user can gamble as long as he or she has browser plugins such as Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Shockwave or Java to support the web-based online casino. The second type of online casinos requires a user to download software to gamble, as contrary to the first type of online casinos.

It is contended that the download-based online casinos run speedier than web-based online casinos. Graphics and sounds of better quality can also be observed in the download-based online casinos. An online casino offers a great numbers of games, just like the traditional casinos in the real world. For example, poker, blackjack, lottery, bingo, sports betting, roulette, keno, craps, scratch cards and online slot games. It is observed that sign-up bonuses to new players are offered by many online casinos, as well as traditional casinos.

 This is definitely a promotional strategy to attract new players.  Some online casinos even offer non-cashable bonuses to their players. Some online casinos did commit fraud. Some of the most common fraud are modified software which rigged payouts and refusal to pay withdrawal. Elka System or Oyster Gaming and Casino Bar are proven fraudulent software. Most of the top online casinos use security software, to protect themselves and their valued customers. To choose a safe online casino, make sure that it is eCORGA accredited. The top 10 online casinos voted by USA players are Silver Oak Casino, Super Slots, BODOG Casino, Rushmore Casino, onlinevegas.com, Millionaire, VIP Royal Ace, VIP Slots, Slots Oasis and Go Casino. These are the online casinos with high payout percentage from 96% to 98%. The issue of legality of online casinos is being debated in the White House. It is foreseen that online casinos could increase the revenue of United States of America. Online casinos have also been legalized in the Netherlands. There is no clear guideline in Israel on online casinos.