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How to Spot a Safe Online Casino

Online casinos are a source of fun and entertainment, well at least they should be. Most online casinos are legitimate but as with any industry there are a few rogue ones. This article tells you how to spot a safe online casino. 

Licensing 

One of the most important things to look out for when considering if an online casino is safe is its licence. A gambling licence is a legal requirement issued by the gambling authority for the country you wish to play in.  For players in the UK, this is the Gambling Commission (UKGC) and their laws as some of the strictest in the industry.  For online casinos wishing to operate in the UK, they must satisfy the Gambling Commission with the following:

  • Games which are fair
  • Customer privacy laws adhered to
  • Operates with social responsibility in mind.

It can be difficult to know exactly what to look out for when deciding whether an online casino is legitimate. Fortunately there are review sites such as, GambleXpert who have reviewed a number of online casinos. If you have any doubts about signing up, you can read detailed reviews from professionals as well as from customers. 

Once a licence has been granted, the casino is monitored by the UKGC to ensure adherence.  Failure to do can result in hefty fines and/or loss of the licence. Before signing up to an online casino, check for their licence. You will find the gambling authorities logo at the footer of their homepage. 

Fair Games 

Online casinos rely on random number generators to maintain the fairness and randomness of their games. To ensure games are fair and haven’t been tampered with, genuine online casino games will undergo rigorous testing by independent specialists endorsed by the gambling authorities. Well known specialists are: eCOGRA, GLI, TST and Gaming Associates. On completion of tests, reports are issued of their findings and can be found on the websites of safe casinos. You can also find in-depth reviewson casino games at GambleXpert.

Security

Maintaining your privacy should be of importance when playing at an online casino.  Not only will you be providing your payment information, you will also need to verify your identity and address. Safe casinos use high tech software such as SSL encryption to ensure your data and financial information is kept private. This can be verified with the SSL logo displayed on the footer of their homepage. If you are still unsure, only sign up to the sites listed on GambleXpert. Before listing gambling sites, security checks were undertaken.   

Social Responsibility 

Playing in an online casino should be a source of fun and entertainment, unfortunately for a small number of people, this can become an addiction. Safe casinos offer their players a range of tools to safeguard against problem gambling. Options should include limiting deposit and time spent at the casino as well as the ability to exclude oneself from playing altogether. Information regarding this should be easily signposted on their site. Respectable online casinos collaborate with gambling organisations such as Gamble Aware in a bid to protect and support players. 

Payment Methods 

Although encrypted software used by the online casino processes your payments safely, there are other things to consider. Safe online casinos offer more well-known payment methods than rogue ones and because of this, they tend to process payments faster. Payment methods offered by reputable online casinos include: Skrill, Neteller, bank transfer as well as debit cards. 

Customer Support

Let’s face it, when playing at an online casino there will be times when you will need help. It may be a simple question such as querying when you will receive your winnings after processing your withdrawal. A safe and reputable online casino will have customer support agents to handle your enquiry by a number of different channels. Contact details should be clearly displayed on their site and on any correspondence. Should the need arise for you to contact them, the customer agent should be knowledgeable and handle your enquiry within a timely manner.

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