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Beginners Guides Casinos Software Bonuses Card Games Slots Make your first easy $100! Screenshots KK’s winning methods Top tips to winning. HOME Introduction Recommended Casinos p1, p2 MG Casinos P1 MG Casinos P2 Other softwares sorted A to Z Casinos OK for USA players UK Specials Recommended Poker Rooms My favourite casino’s and why Deal / No Deal Backgammon, Scratchcards, Rummy & Bingo! Site Map Newsletter	SOFTWARE One of the first things you’ll see, when you investigate online casinos, is many different makes of software being used by the operators. Is the software going to deal you a fair game? This is quite rightly, the biggest concern to the new online gambler, who often feels uneasy about being dealt his cards by a computer. This is why it is important to know which software a casino uses before you sign up. There are many different ones out there (approx 20-25), and in my opinion most of then DO deal you a fair game however frustrating and unlikely it seems when you have a rotten run of luck at the tables! In my experience 'The Big Four' (MG, Crypto, RTG & Playtech) all deal fair games, but the people that run casino's that use them do not necessarily give you a fair deal. See Beginners Guide to Software for more detailed information. DOWNLOADING The majority of casinos require you to download their software onto your computer before you can play. This in itself can be a time consuming affair. Some modern casinos, like Microgaming for example, are ENORMOUS (ca. 350MB+). Downloading on Broadband is not too bad, but if you are using dial-up it will take many hours. Most softwares get round this problem by downloading & installing the games one at a time. This means you can log in & start playing in a relatively short time, while the rest of the package downloads in the background. Be warned however, that this can cause ‘jerky’ or slow play while this is going on. Many casinos also have ‘Flash’ versions that can be played in your browser window without downloading – but the graphics quality is not usually as good. There are also some softwares that are ONLY flash, with no downloadable version available. DEPOSITING & WITHDRAWING YOUR MONEY Depositing is easy. The casinos will take your cash by any number of means in a matter of seconds! In most of Europe, the majority credit or debit cards will be accepted, however some card providers will not allow deposits into gaming sites. Note that withdrawals can be made back to Visa and Visa Debit cards in most cases, but not to MasterCards. In this instance you will be paid by another method – usually by cheque. Also some card companies will charge you a ‘cash advance’ fee, treating the deposit the same as using your card to get cash from the bank. In the USA I believe that almost all card providers do not allow such gaming transactions. I’m sorry I can not give any detailed info on which cards are acceptable – you’ll have to investigate that for yourself. Withdrawing is a completely different story - you may need to be very patient. Each different casino may ask you for different things before paying out. This can be generalized by they type of software they are using (see Beginners Guide to Software), but there can be minor differences from place to place. ALL casino’s will reserve the right to ask you for further identity information to prove you are who you say you are. This is why it’s VERY important to enter correct & honest details when signing up to a casino, and to make sure you always read the banking T&C’s before you make your deposit. CREDIT CARD SECURITY Many people are worried about using their Credit Cards for online transactions. With modern encryption technologies the risks are almost non-existent. The biggest risk comes from giving your details to a ‘dodgy’ operator. I personally have made over 500 credit/debit card deposits to online gambling sites, and only once had a problem back in 2001 after I had to fax a copy of my credit card to a ‘dodgy’ RTG site. E-WALLETS By far the best way to fund your online gaming is by using a so-called E-Wallet. This is a company that acts like an online bank. You can then send this company a once-off amount to get you started, and then just move your funds into & out of various sites without having to repeatedly use your credit card. My personal favorite is Neteller as it is accepted by nearly all gaming sites. I only ever made one deposit of £200 to Neteller in November 2002 – but I’ve withdrawn £1,000’s! J Click here to learn more about E-wallets. Most casino’s will clearly state which e-wallets they accept either at the bottom of their homepage, or in the ‘Banking’ section. TERMS & CONDITIONS Tedious, boring and dull as ditch-water, yes. But essential reading none-the-less. For your own protection & peace of mind you should always read the T&C’s at each & every casino you join. Most of the content is essential legal stuff and if you’re signing up to one of my recommended casinos, there’s no need for you to read all of it, just make sure you check the following sections: Banking; In particular, withdrawal method & what form of ID might be requested. Restricted Territories; Some casino’s do not allow players from certain countries, and all will close your account if you play from a country where online gambling is illegal. * Age Limits; As with territories, some casinos and/or countries do not allow players under 21, and NONE allow players under 18. * Bonus T&C’s; Make sure you know exactly how much you need to wager, what games you can’t play, and whether the bonus is withdrawable. (See Guide to Bonuses) * Often many casinos will let you ‘get away’ with breaking these rules when you sign up, deposit, and lose. But if you win & try to withdraw you can bet your bottom dollar they will find you out and confiscate your winnings. Please save yourself this grief & do not break these or any other T&C’s. MINIMUM BETS You probably won’t find this in the T&C’s, but you really should try to find out what the minimum bets on each game are. This can sometimes be seen in screenshots on the site, but often the best way to find out is play the casino in ‘fun mode’. Several times I have got caught out by this, and signed up at a casino only to find all card games have a $5 minimum! This is a nightmare for me, as my methods use minimum bets of only $1 or $2 as a starting point. (I recently joined an RTG where I found they have Casino Hold’em Poker with a minimum of…. $25 per hand!!! Eeeek!) Recommended next section: Beginners Guide to Software	Special Features Funky Slots Free Ca$h! Monthly Bonuses Mobile Phone Casinos! Roulette Lovers (Inc. where to play with chips from 1c) All about KK: Who is KK? 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