Thawte makes online casinos safe
We have all heard about top notch security for players at online casinos and have even experienced it personally. But have we ever thought about the agencies that provide these certificates that approve of the security systems of online casino software? Well, this where VeriSign and Thawte comes into the picture. These are the two agencies that give online casinos their security check. Even though Thawte is owned by VeriSign, it operates as an independent agency. Read More »
How To Check Online Gambling Legality
In case you didn’t know, the legal status of online gambling varies from one country and state to another. That’s right while online gambling may be perfectly legal in some places, it could be a big no in others and so you always have to be familiar with the online gambling laws of where you play and make sure you know that the online casino you play at has an online casino license. And just knowing the law isn’t always enough, you have to keep yourself updated because the laws tend to change. Read More »
Yes, eCORGA actually works
eCORGA seal is what gives you the reassurance that the online casino that you are visiting is providing you fair and responsible gaming. Ever thought of how eCORGA, the independent player protection and standards body, provides such service and what does it do when there are issues regarding online casino software, casinos and their services? Read More »
Know more about casino payouts
An important factor that gamblers must always take into consideration is the payout percentage of online casino games. The payout percentage indicated what proportion of the total money bet by players will be paid to them in the form of winnings. Most casinos offer around 97% which means that a player will receive 97% of his bet in the form of winnings. This in turn means that 3% of that money is taken by the casino. The payout percentage is calculated per game and not for the entire casino. Read More »
Whats Cooking?
Whats Cooking? No, it’s not the title to a new cook show, but a brand new online casino slot game from Playtech casinos. This slot game is very creative and the designers have really pushed their skills in creating a very appealing, realistic and entertaining slot game. The animations are a lot of fun and you will know what I am talking about when you play this game at Noble casino or Casino Swiss. Read More »
Online Poker Cheats From South Korea
33 people have been arrested in connection with theft of $45,000 by installing malicious online software onto the home computers of thousands of online casino players. The gang of computer whizzes broke into several people’s houses and installed DDoS or Distributed Denial of Service program on up to 11,000 computers across the country. Once installed, this software was able to hack into the hole card data of the victims and transmit it to the main computer of the gang. The gang then used this information to swindle thousands of dollars worth of cash from the victims. Read More »
Italy To Play Slovakia In World Cup
Italy are about to play Slovakia in a vital world cup football match where the winner goes through to the next round. Well that is if New Zealand don’t win. If they do then New Zealand qualify with Paraguay. Could the World Champions be knocked out in the group stages? It wouldn’t be the first time (it has happened 3 times before). Football Gamble gives you the latest world cup soccer news and updates.
Cyprus Freezes Proposed Online Gambling Legislation
Looks like offering online casino games is being regarded a crime these days and banned in different countries, and Cyprus is the next to follow suit as it freezes the very proposition of online gambling. Ionas Nicolaou, Chairperson of the House Legal Affairs Committee stated that their aim was to completely examine the bill by the first week of July, so that it could be sent to the European Union for scrutiny. Read More »
Online Casinos Prove Better Than Land-Based
Many a time we debate which of the two give a player a better experience, an online game or a land-based game? While a trip to Vegas or Macao can be fun and a great social experience, when it comes to privacy and comfort nothing can substitute for an online casino game. At a land-based set up you do encounter different incidents, people, live experience, live dealers, but the convenience factor is more or less non-existent, as the casino is not your home or your lobby to do just what pleases you! Read More »
South Africa Online Casinos Law Still Under Review
South Africa is one among other countries where online gambling is yet to be legalized and as such South Africa is still in limbo in this regard, and it looks like the phase will continue until a commission ends its findings and then presents it to Parliament. Nomfundo Maseti, Director of Policy and Legislation in South Africa’s Department of Trade and Industry has stated that South Africa has an estimated 0.5 million online gamblers and the department is unaware of the ratio of money being won or lost illegally. Since there are no regulations in place to control the industry, the online gambling activity in South Africa is being carried out illegally and online players are running a risk, as there is no security for their winnings. Read More »