There is definitely the specific glamour, thrill and romance associated with casino games, but unless you live near Atlantic City, within the state of Nevada, or (in some parts of the country) a major Indian reservation, chances are that opportunities to play real in a real casino do not exist. That has all changed, as a result of the internet. Over the Internet, casino games are available to virtually everybody.

What Are Online Casinos?

Generally, an "online casino" is like any other online business - it's a virtual, "cyber-version" of a normal brick-and-mortar institution. Otherwise known as "virtual," and/or "Internet" casinos, these sites enable people to place bets on traditional games, and include:

online blackjack - online slots - online video poker - online roulette wheels

and just about all the best games you're familiar with.

Will be the Odds Any Better Online?

Generally, odds and payback percentages for casinos online are about the same because they are for brick-and-mortar casinos. The truth is, here within the Digital Age, you may locate a great deal of the exact same technology utilized in online games while you will in Las Vegas, especially with trusted online slot gambling slots; modern digital slot machines use random number generators. The greater reputable sites which offer online games will publish verifiable payout percentage audits.

Are Online Casinos Dependable?

This is certainly a common - and quite valid - issue. Those who run online gaming websites often lease software from a reputable third party, and as indicated earlier, will often publish payout audits.

Having said that, following the old advice of caveat emptor is wise when playing games on the Net. There are documented cases of fraudulent casinos, but interestingly, this fraud usually has little to do with the virtual games themselves. Usually, the fraud involves unreasonable delays or outright refusals to pay withdrawals.

The great news is that on the web, reputation spreads fast. When fraud on the part of a casino website has been documented enough times, the online gaming community labels it a "rogue casino;" online player's forums often maintain lists of such dishonest casinos, and these do not remain online for very long.