In one of my previous articles I spoke about the positive aspects of online gambling. In this article I’m going to discuss the negative side of it.

Disadvantages of Online Betting

Online casinos are not real. They only exist online or if you will in cyberspace. You can’t visit them, you can’t touch them or the games-strictly speaking it’s all virtual. You only get to experience them through your computer in your home. One of the distinct disadvantages of gambling online is that you can’t go there, which is equally profound. In a land-based setting if you’re not happy with the service or something else you can always approach a real-life human being.  

Proper Regulation

There are no laws that govern cyberspace, no sheriff to tote the gun and to enforce the law. When you step through those virtual doors you’re on your own. If you have a problem most …

The world of cyberspace gambling can be somewhat confusing, and to some extent even a bewildering experience. If you have never played any casino game online, you’re probably not sure how to go about it.

Truth be told online gambling is still pretty much in its infancy shoes, because of this there are still many casinos ”less reputable” than others. In this article I’m going to share some valuable tips with you, as a player and as an affiliate who has more than a decade experience in this bustling industry.

Tied in with the above, there are also many online casinos that are trying to be reputable in an industry that’s still pretty much unregulated. The world of cyberspace gambling is often compared to the ”American Wild West”. You simply don’t know what you’re going to get when you mosey up to one of the cyberspace saloons. The reputable operators …

Internet gambling has been around since 1994 and it’s not going to go away any time soon. To be honest it has come a long way since its ”gung ho” days.

The industry is better regulated than ever before, players are more educated and operators are more inclined to look after their customers by offering them a myriad of incentives to retain their business. In this article I’m going to explain why it’s safer and more comfortable to gamble online as opposed to gambling in a land-based setting.

Land-Based Casinos Some Annoyances

Brick-and-mortar casinos sometimes make playing there uncomfortable. At the tables the stools are short with no back rests. The chairs can be too short at the machines, at times the machines are too big and mounted too high to reach for comfortable operation. During summer months the cold air that blast from the air conditioners practically freeze your …

In this article I’m going to explore the pros and cons of free spins. Nowadays operators not only offer the customary deposit bonus but a certain amount of free spins to players just for pitching.

As an avid player of slots, I prefer the NetEnt casinos since their games are laced with a myriad of scatters, wilds and multipliers. If you stick to a slots strategy and you’re disciplined enough you can win on a regular basis. 

Why Free Spins Can Be Misleading?

Lots of free spins and multipliers may sound fabulous and they can allow you to ‘win big’ but they can also suck up your bankroll in no time. It does not matter how many free spins you receive or how great the multiplier is, if they don’t produce winning lines it’s pointless. A while ago I signed up at CasinoLuck, I also received a hundred free spins …

In this article I’m going to discuss the importance of mobile responsive websites and why gambling online via a mobile device is on the up.

Barry Schwartz, renowned SEO expert released this article on 27 February 2015 where he said that Google is going to release an algorithm that takes mobile responsiveness into account:

”To no ones surprise, Google announced mobile-friendly is becoming a ranking factor in the mobile search results in the near future. Google said it will happen on April 21, 2015 – first time they actually announced an algorithm release with a specific date.”

Why Mobile-Friendly Sites Enjoy Top Billing

For some time, companies dominated the market place with strength and distribution. They had complete control over prices, buying locations and information about products and customers. But now, the very same forces that once tipped the scales in the companies’ favor now create an advantage for the …

Today I want to discuss the integrity of the software used by online casinos. I decided to do an article on this topic because there’s been complaints from players that some of the games are “rigged”. What does rigged mean? When a games operates outside the laws of probability.

Before I start, please keep in mind that this is not a common occurrence and only a handful of unscrupulous operators employ this tactic.

Game Classification

When it comes to game play, the software used by online casinos are divided into two categories: downloadable and instant play software. It’s not necessary to download the latter version since it’s browser-based. The graphics of the instant play software is now on par or even better than the download version.

Before an operator signs up the software it’s going to use, the software is reviewed in advance by competent verification companies such as eCOGRA …

In this article I’m going to discuss the ”house advantage” sometimes called the house edge and betting strategies. Every casino game has a house edge. What is the house edge? It’s the precentage advantage the house has.

With slot machines, online casinos like to advertise the payout percentage, called payback as a way of differentiatiating themselves from other operators and to entice players to try out their games. Here’s an illustration of the house edge for some of the popular casino games:

Table Game House Edge Three Card Poker (Ante/Pair Plus) 3.37%/7.28% Roulette 5.26% Let It Ride 3.51% Pai Gow Poker 1.46% Blackjack 1.50% Craps (Pass/Come) 1.41%

In most slots machines the house edge is usually around 0.1%, a very loose slot machine might payback 99.9% to 15%. Tight machines normally payback 85%. Why the sudden interest in the house edge? Over a period of time the house edge makes …

Despite the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) best effort to push the ”Remote Gambling Bill”, the South African government still refuses to legalize it.

What exactly is the purpose of the Remote Gambling Bill? It calls for the legalization of gambling online in South Africa. 

Ramifications

”While the debate rages on, the local gambling industry is taking a knock. The Casino Association of South Africa (Casa), which represents all but one operational casino in the country, has found the casinos industry grew by a mere 0.6% in the 2013/ 2014 financial year, and compares poorly with a 10.4% in the year prior. The major reason, Casa believes, is the upsurge in online gambling.” http://mg.co.za/article/2015-01-26-all-bets-off-for-online-gambling-despite-a-parliament-proposal

If one takes the above extract into account one can clearly see that many South Africans are still gambling online albeit ”illegally”. As such land-based casinos are beginning to feel the pinch since many SA punters would rather play …

Introduction

With the advent of new technology through channels like the Internet, mobile phones and digital TV, internet gambling has increased exponentially.

The first jurisdiction that issued licenses to operators was Antigua and Barbuda in 1994. Since then many jurisdictions have followed suit and started legalizing and regulating it. In 1996, the second jurisdiction to regulate online gambling was Kahnawake better known as the Mohawk jurisdiction in Canada. In 1998, the first poker rooms were launched. Total revenue generated from online casinos in this year exceeded $800 million. In 2008 revenues from the industry reached $21 billion.

Due to the lucrative market many businesses decided to exploit it. Popular jurisdictions are Alderney, Costa Rica, Curacao, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Kahnawake, Malta and Schleswig-Holstein (Germany). Although Costa Rica is a legitimate jurisdiction for operators it’s not a reputable one. The Costa Rica government is relatively corrupt and lax when it comes …

Many punters, especially from the United States are still not sure what the Wire Act entails and its ties to the UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act). In this article I’m going to give an explanation about it and its impact on the online gambling industry.

History of the Wire Act

Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy enacted the Wire Act of 1961 to combat organized crime. Its main purpose was to cut the telegraph wires illegal bookies used to get results of horse races before their bettors. It’s against the law to use a telephone line to place bets across state lines. Online poker is mentioned nowhere within the statute, it explicitly prohibits wagering on any sporting event or contest. 

The Department of Justice (DoJ) believed that the Wire Act of 1961 criminalized all forms of gambling online including Internet poker. Industry experts claim that the Wire Act is rather …