Is online Gambling Safe?
All
online casino and sports betting sites we recommend have
their payout rates regularly audited by PriceWaterhouseCoopers.All
cash transactions are secure by various methods. Many will
also accept cheques if you prefer this method but there
will be a delay until funds clear.
Casinos such as William
Hill, Littlewoods and the Ritz Club use ECash to process payments.
ECash are a reputable online banking service and offer 24
hour telephone support.
Whichever casino you
choose will 'walk you through' the payment methods with 24
hour telephone support.They
look after their clients as they like you to play regularly
at their casinos or bet often at their sports sites.
View our Casino Blacklist for those
to avoid.
Can Online Casinos Cheat?
As
mentioned above, the casinos we list are regularly audited
by PriceWaterhouseCoopers and if found to be cheating would
have their gaming licence revoked.It
is in their interest to be fair and retain clients. In
fact, most casinos actively publicise the big winners.
Where are online casinos?
Can I visit them?
The
online casinos listed on our website are owned and operated by reputable companies
well known within the gaming and betting industry. Most of them operate offshore (often Gibraltar) for tax reasons. Some of the casinos such as Crockfords and
The Ritz Club operate land based bricks and mortar traditional casinos but
their online casinos are separate and cannot be visited except via your computer.
How do online casinos work?
All online casinos games such as blackjack and craps operate
by chance similar to the games played in traditional casinos. Instead of a random spin of a roulette wheel
or turn of a card, a random number generator provides the result. The rules of the games are the same whether
played online or in the casino.For
hints on how to increase your chances of winning view or download our free ‘cheat’ guides.
In multi-player games
such as Poker you play against other individuals with the
casino acting as the dealer and 'bank' i.e. the online casino
will determine who wins and transfer the winnings accordingly.
Payout rates are slightly
higher than regular casinos. You
start by depositing money and your winnings are credited
back to your account for use or withdrawal. You can check
the amount
of money in your account at anytime.
How Much Can I lose?
You
can only bet up to the amount that you deposit limiting
your potential loses to this amount. However
we advise you to only gamble what you can afford to lose.See
our beginners guide.
Is online Gambling legal?
Yes
and with recommended casinos you have nothing to fear. There are no laws in the UK making internet
gambling illegal. Current
proposals in Parliament are to further relax UK gaming
laws as it is seen to generate income for UK companies. The
internet is considered a very convenient way to gamble.
Payment Methods?
All
casinos let you play for fun without depositing money. This is a great way of familiarising yourself
with the games.See
our free play area and free ‘cheat’ guides. Casino
odds and games are identical whether playing for cash or
fun.
Deposits can be made
using Credit or Debit cards although it is usually easier
to receive winnings using a Debit card as ALL winnings can
be credited back to the same card i.e. directly to your bank
account. If using
a credit card, your initial deposit will be refunded to your
card and the remaining balance paid by cheque. Cheques
can be requested at any time and normally take 5 working days
to arrive. Be careful when entering your details when
registering as the cheques will only be paid to the registered
name. Alterations are not allowed to prevent fraud.
Promotions & Free
Chips
Free
deposits are a highly effective way to tempt new players. They are normally
matched to your initial deposit to encourage you to pay
in as much as possible. They can be very attractive but
normally have
a few safeguards built in, such as wagering £500 in total before withdrawing. This is purely to prevent people taking the
free money and then withdrawing it without playing - not a great business proposition
for the casinos. If the Free deposit is £50 it only takes 10 wagers to meet
the £500 hurdle - less if you are winning and bet higher.
Many of the casinos
will offer 'bonus' free chips if you have not played their
casino for a while. These are to tempt you back and are generally
good value.
On behalf of the Which-Casino.co.uk team: GOOD
LUCK AND ENJOY!
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