Gambling: Online Casino Or Poker?

Online casino software producers – For many players the question occurs whether the used software of a casino plays a major role. It does.

Cryptologic operates its own payment system, Ecash. It is said to have transferred over 12 trillion U.S. Dollars since November’96.

Apparently concentrating on relatively few top casinos, which are served pays off. (As of April 2005) Microgaming is probably the oldest provider and has become one of the most respected.

The own payment system ProcCyberServices’s (PCS) is considered quite safe. The payout rates are monitored by PriceWaterhouseCoopers. The quality of the games is considered very good, especially the online Flash software is brilliant.

Boss Media Group – This company from Sweden is around since’96, the first casino with its own software went online in’97. It’s listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange since’99.

Both eCogra and Microgaming enjoy an excellent reputation in the world of online casinos. (As of December 2004)

Both were sold for considerable sums, because the demand for Boss Media’s software got so high, that since 2004 the focus is just on the core business as a software developer and service provider only. Boss Media’s customers include some well-known mainland casinos such as Victor Chandler and William Hill.

Nevertheless, casinos with World Gaming software are not amongst the top casinos on the web. In terms of sportsbook World Gaming plays a more important role. (As of December 2004)

Not recommended casinos – Online gambling isn’t subject to any specific regulation (yet). This regrettably means that there are some black sheep among the Casino operators.

In addition, particularly forums are often used as a kind of self-promotion, or perceived competitors are brought into disrepute. It must also be noted that not every accusation against a casino is sustainable.

Casinos are often criticized for mistakes that can actually be attributed to the player. This is usually the case when a player is not familiar with the house rules. Also certain delays in payment are common. This doesn’t always indicate a dubious casino.

Three good sources, for instance: * The list of Casinomeister * The list of the Interactive Gaming Council * The list of Internet Gaming Commission. The lists referred to in these Casinos were unfortunately conspicuous in any way.

Virtually every online casino has it in any form and the different types of bonuses can be divided into different categories.

First depositor bonus and match bonus – The most popular and also most common online casino bonus is the bonus on a first deposit at the casino.

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