Do you feel lucky

Do You Feel Lucky? Are You A Winner?

Are you a winner? When do you feel lucky? Do you act on your hunches? What is the public’s fascination with gambling? Purchasing lottery tickets, placing a bet at a local casino and Internet gambling sites are some of the hottest topics on the Internet.

Outcries of outrage by persons and groups adamantly against gambling are clamorous and strident.

Dedicated opponents decry the gambling industry, pointing to the probable involvement of organized crime in the gaming industry and the risk of corruption and fraud. Other concerned groups voice dismay over thousands of lives destroyed by compulsive gambling addictions. Many express anxiety as parents and site vulnerability of young people and the problems inherent in the attempts to control underage gambling.

Players say gambling is enjoyable. Placing a bet provides a thrilling adrenaline rush. Gambling offers hope.

Should you win big, it will change your life. With these motivations, it is easy to see how gambling attracts such dedicated participants.

We all love to read news stories announcing lucky jackpot winners. Within the United States, some form of gambling is legal in most states and millions of people buy a lottery ticket, gamble at a land-based casino, spend the day at the racetrack or bet on their favorite sporting event. The fastest growing segment of the gambling industry is the plethora of online casinos that offer blackjack, progressive slots, keno, craps, roulette, poker, bingo or baccarat that are available online. The amazing technology of the Internet supports the expansion of online casinos in unprecedented numbers. Internet gambling allows the adventurous to place a bet from the comfort of their office, home or from any place in the world with an Internet connection.

Remember the first time you, or someone you know, went online to place a wager? What games are favorites when feeling lucky? Savvy players suggest the most important advice: know and understand the odds. Games are slanted in favor of the house. Limit your time online and select games that offer fair odds for the player. If you are to enjoy your gaming experience: know your limit.

When you elect to place a bet online, which casino do you pick to play? Dozens of new of online casinos appear on the worldwide web every week. New companies attempt to attract visitors with intriguing offers, bonuses, glittering graphics, brilliant flash and well-written marketing content.

Some entice with attractive sign-up perks: seemly to good to be true. For the player wishing to try his or her luck, selecting a secure and trustworthy online casino is confusing. Best advice: do the research read reviews and is informed. Pick an online casino with your favorite games, terms of use agreements, customer reviews and customer service offered in your native language. Legitimate consumer reviews from other players will help find a casino that meets your expectations. Consider advice from experienced players when making a choice of online gambling venues.

Conduct a Goggle search for licensed, legal international gambling websites. The most reputable casinos are typically licensed in Cyprus, The United Kingdom, Australia, Gibraltar, the sister islands of Antiqua and Barbuda (tiny Caribbean isles that handle over 25 percent of online gambling transactions), Costa Rica, The Netherlands Antilles and the West Indies. Players should be wary of questionable or fraudulent online casinos licensed in Eastern Europe. Avoid these sites or proceed with great caution.

In the U.S., the Justice Department has significantly restricted advertising practices and banking operations of the gaming industry. The Justice Department’s actions have helped to eliminate many hackers, charlatans and tricksters attempting to infiltrate the gambling industry. Be alert for scams to part you from your money. Be cautious when providing passwords, addresses, bank routing information, personal data or credit card numbers. In the online gaming industry, “reputation trumps every other card.” Check out the reviews posted on forums by other players before you decide where to place a wager.

Reputable online casinos provide 24/7 customer service via phone, chat and e-mail. Test their service.

Determine if customer service representatives are trained, knowledgeable and competent. Ask questions about the games and information about the odds. Has the casino ever been sanctioned, banned or blacklisted for any reason? Question if independent auditors review the casino and if the results of audits are publically available. Ask if the casino is recognized and accredited by international gaming authorities and if a copy of the endorsement is available.

Online gambling is thrilling, entertaining and often profitable experience when approached with caution and moderation. Successful gamblers, gamble responsibly. Remain alert for scams, thieves, tricksters, cons, and pitfalls while having fun. Best of Luck!