The Online Gambling FAQ

• How Safe Are Internet Casinos and Sportsbooks?
• How Do I Make Cash Deposits and Withdrawals?
• How Do I Start Playing?
• What is an Internet Casino?
• What is Online Gambling?
• How Fair Are Internet Casinos and Sportsbooks?
• Internet Sportsbooks and Terminology?
• What Else is Out There?
• Is it legal to gamble at an online casino?
• How do I choose an online casino?
• How do I start gambling online?
• How do I deposit money into an online casino account?
• What do you mean by PayPal, Neteller and online payments?
• Are Online Casinos Honest?
• Will I get a virus from downloading the software?
• What is the difference between Java, Download and Flash casino software?
• What if I use a Mac instead of a PC?
• What happens if I have spent all the money in my account?
• I won, I won! What now?
• What do you mean by cashing out?
• Once I have cashed out, how long will it take to get my money?
• What if I don’t get my money?
• What if someone steals and uses my credit card at an online casino?
• My credit card issue was resolved, but now I am not allowed to play anymore. Why?
• I was blacklisted at one casino, now I can’t gamble anywhere!
• How old do you have to be to gamble at an online casino?
• What are the main differences between online and offline casinos?
• What kind of games can I play at an online casino?
• If I play slots, how does the computer decide who gets a payout?
• Can I play without wagering money?
• OK, I am done practicing. I am ready to play with real money. What do I do?
• I was playing a game, and my computer froze. What happens now?
• My game keeps freezing! Why is this happening?
• I won at a game, but I think the amount is wrong!
• I was playing poker, and I think my hand beat the guy who actually won.
• I won money using my signup bonus, and can’t cash it out. Why?
• I just logged back in and my bonus is gone! What happened?
• I think the amount of money in my account is wrong!
• I won a sweepstakes at the casino, and the money isn’t in my account!
• Can someone count cards at an online casino?
• I bet the wrong amount on the last hand. How can I get my money back?
• Will game strategies work at online casinos?
• I want to play this game, but the minimum bet is too high.
• I want to place a $50 bet, but I only have $20 in my account. What do I do?
• I am unhappy with this casino, how do I close my account?
• What if I closed my account, but have changed my mind and want to join again? Will they let me?
• Can I have more than one account with a particular casino?
• Can two people use the same computer but different accounts to gamble?
• Can I gamble if I use a proxy?
• Can I play at online casinos using a public computer, like at an internet café or library?
• I have played craps before, but these rules are different. Why?
• I was told my winnings would be here in two weeks. It’s not, now I am late paying bills. Does the casino have to pay my late fees or losses?
• If online poker is legal where I live, does that mean sports’ betting is, too?
• I placed a sports bet, but now I found out a player is injured. Can I take it back?
• Are online lotteries legit?
• Do I have to pay taxes on my winnings?
• Can a person become a compulsive gambler from playing at online casinos?
• I think I might be a compulsive gambler, who do I turn to for help?
• I am interested in online gambling, but is it safe?
• How would I go about finding out how safe they are?
• Which are the independent accounting firms?
• Which are the reputable casino software companies?
• Why are the licenses always overseas? Is that legal?
• How do I know which online casino is right for me?
• What do you mean by bonuses?
• How do I get comp points while gambling online?
• What are loyalty programs?
• What are VIP programs?
• Can High Rollers gamble online?
• What are "bonus hunters"?
• Why is there a separate Slots bonus?
• Why is there a separate Poker bonus?
• I ordered a cd-rom by mail and its not here- what do I do?
• I signed up as a new player and have not received my bonus- what to do?
• The new player bonus does not include Blackjack, can I still play Blackjack?
• What are bonus wagering requirements?
• Does software matter?
• Is Microgaming and Viper software the same thing?
• How can I learn all these Blackjack variations like Trump or Atlantic City?
• I played a progressive jackpot and didn’t win the whole thing- why?
• What is a 'bad beat'?
• I am playing the Flash version of the software and it keeps getting stuck-why?
• I have WebTV, is there an online casino I can play at?
• Will I be able to chat with other players?
• How do I take part in a tournament?
• Is it better to play limit or no-limit Poker?
• Do I need special equipment to use the Live Dealers?
• Is a "free money" bonus really free?
• Can I have the deposit limit extended or lifted off my account?
• What is RNG?
• What are payout reports?
• What is a watchdog group?
• How do I turn in my comp points?
• I won a non-cash prize, how long before I get it?
• Why do the payout reports give numbers like 97,45%?