Online casino
Online casinos, also known as virtual casinos or
Internet casinos, are
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of traditional ("brick and mortar") casinos. Online
casinos enable gamblers to play and wager on casino
games through the Internet. It is a prolific form of
online gambling.
Some online casinos claim higher
payback percentages for slot machine games, and some
publish payout percentage audits on their websites.
Assuming that the online casino is using an
appropriately programmed random number generator, table
games like blackjack have an established house edge. The
payout percentage for these games are established by the
rules of the game.
Types
Online casinos are
broadly divided into two categories based on the
software they use: web-based and download-only casinos.
Traditionally, online casinos would include only one
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platforms. However, with advanced technological changes,
an online casino can now accommodate both.
Web-based
Web-based online casinos (also known as no-download
casinos) are websites where users may play casino games
without downloading software to their local computer. A
stable internet connection is required to have a
seamless gaming experience as all graphics, sounds, and
animations are loaded through the web. Most online
casinos allow gameplay through an HTML interface,
previously this was done through browser plugins, such
as Flash Player, Shockwave Player, or Java.
Download-based
Download-based online casinos
require the download of the
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in order to play and wager on the casino games offered.
The online casino software connects to the casino
service provider and handles contact without browser
support. Download-based online casinos generally run
faster than web-based online casinos since the graphics
and sound programs are cached by the software client,
rather than having to be loaded from the Internet. On
the other hand, the initial download and installation of
the casino's software take time. As with any download
from the Internet, the risk of the program containing
malware exists, which makes it less popular among
skeptical casino players.
Games
Virtual
Also known as software-based online casino games, the
outcome of these games is determined using a
pseudorandom number generator (PRNG) software. This
software ensures that every deal of the card, the
outcome of a dice throw, or the results produced by the
spinning of a slot machine or roulette wheel is totally
random and unpredictable. PRNGs use a set of
mathematical instructions known as an algorithm to
generate a long stream of numbers that give the
impression of true randomness. While this is not the
same as true random number generation (computers are
incapable of this without an external input source), it
provides results that satisfy all but the most stringent
requirements for true randomness.
When
implemented correctly, a PRNG algorithm such as the
Mersenne Twister will ensure that the games are both
fair and unpredictable. However, usually, the
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trust that the software has not been rigged to increase
the house edge, as its inner workings are invisible to
the user. Properly regulated online casinos are audited
externally by independent regulators to ensure that
their win percentages are in line with the stated odds,
and this can provide a degree of assurance to the player
that the games are fair, assuming the player trusts the
regulator.
Live dealer
Live dealer casino
games are the complete opposite of software-based games.
Instead of depending on software to determine the
outcome of the roulette spin, dice throw, or deal of a
card, these games depend on real-time results. This is
possible as the games are streamed in real-time from a
land-based casino or a studio recreated to mimic a
land-based casino.
To ensure that players have an
easy time playing these games and that the
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environment is fully recreated, software developers
include innovative features such as the chat feature.
This enables the player to type your message to the
dealer and they can respond back verbally. The live chat
feature can also be used to communicate with other
players seated at the table following a set of rules
laid down by the casino.
The results of the
physical transactions by the dealer, such as the outcome
of the roulette wheel spin or the dealing of cards, are
translated into data that can be utilized by the
software by means of optical character recognition (OCR)
technology. This enables the player to interact with the
game in much the same way as they would with a virtual
casino game, except for the fact that the results are
determined by real-life actions rather than automated
processes.
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These games are a lot more expensive
for websites to host than virtual games, as they involve
a heavier
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casino studio typically employs
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cameramen, several croupiers running the various games,
an information technology manager to ensure that any
technical hitches are dealt with swiftly, and a pit boss
that acts as an adjudicator in case of disputes between
players and croupiers.
In most cases, this
requires at least a three-room setup, comprising a live
studio, a server/software room, and an analyst�s room.
The configuration of these rooms varies from casino to
casino, with some having several gaming tables in one
room, and some having a single table in each room.
The high running costs involved with operating live
dealer games is the reason why online casinos only tend
to offer a handful of the most popular games in this
format, such as roulette, blackjack, sic bo, and
baccarat. In comparison, the running costs associated
with virtual games are very low, and it is not uncommon
for online casinos to offer hundreds of different
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players on their site.
Online casinos vary in
their approach to the hosting of live games, with some
providing live games via their own television channel,
and others offering the games exclusively via their
website. In the case of televised games, players can
often use their mobile phone or television remote
controls to place bets instead of doing so via a
computer connected to the internet. The most common live
dealer games offered at online casinos are baccarat,
blackjack, and roulette.
Examples
A typical
selection of gambling games offered at an online casino
might include:
Baccarat
Blackjack
Craps
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Sic bo
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Poker
Keno
Bingo
Bonuses
Many online casinos offer sign-up
bonuses to new players making their first deposit, and
often on subsequent play as well. These bonuses are a
form of marketing that may incur a cost (potentially
justifiable in order to attract a new player who may
return and deposit many more times), since the casino is
essentially giving away money in return for a commitment
from the player to wager a certain minimum amount before
they are allowed to withdraw. Since all casino games
have a house edge, the wagering requirements ensure that
the player cannot simply walk away with the casino's
money immediately after claiming the bonus. These
wagering requirements are
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expectation, exactly as if they had deposited and not
claimed a bonus.
Casinos may choose to restrict
certain games from fulfilling the wagering requirements,
either to restrict players from playing low-edge games
or to restrict 'risk-free' play (betting for instance
both red and black on roulette), thereby completing the
wagering requirement with a guaranteed profit after the
bonus is taken into account.
Welcome
The
Welcome bonus is a deposit match bonus on the first
deposit ever made in the casino or casino group. Welcome
bonuses sometimes come in packages and may be given to
match
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or three deposits (First Deposit Welcome Bonus, Second
Deposit Welcome Bonus, etc.). They can also be tied to
specific games, such as the Welcome Slots Bonus or the
Welcome Table Games Bonus. The casino may also offer
Welcome bonuses for high rollers who make an initial
deposit above the standard amount limit.
Referral
There are two types of Referral bonuses: one for the
Referee and one for the Referrer. The Referee gets a
bonus when he or she registers an account at the casino
and mentions the Referrer. The Referrer gets a bonus
when the Referee completes all the requirements, such as
making the deposit and wagering it a certain number of
times.
Cashback or insurance
Cashback or
Insurance bonuses are offered as a percentage of all
losses in the
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previous gaming activity. Typically, only deposits that
were not matched with bonuses count towards this bonus.
You can additionally find websites that offer casino
cashback payments based on your losses encountered while
playing with one or more online casinos. Those types of
cashback deals are usually paid back to players by the
casino portal that offers those special cashback offers.
No-deposit
The most popular form of bonus is one
that can be claimed without the need to deposit any of
the player's own money - known as a no deposit bonus.
These bonuses are used as acquisition tools by casinos
wishing to attract new players. No deposit bonuses don't
always take the form of real cash, as exemplified below.
Non-cashable
Non-cashable bonuses may be called
"sticky" or "phantom" bonuses. In both cases, the bonus
forms a part of the player's balance, but cannot be
cashed out. The difference between cash-able and phantom
bonuses comes at cashout time. A Democratic
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deducted from the player's balance at the moment he
places his withdrawal request. For example: if you
deposited $100, received $100, played, and finished the
wagering at $150. If the bonus is sticky, the player
will be able to withdraw just $50. If the
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cash-able, then the whole balance is available for
withdrawal.
Comp points
Comps are commonly
available at land-based casinos, but also exist online.
Comp points can usually be exchanged for cash, prizes,
or other comps. The amount of cash given per wager is
usually very small and often varies with game selection.
A casino might offer three comp points for each $10
wagered on slots and one comp point for each $10 wagered
on blackjack. The casino might give $1 for each 100 comp
points. This example is equivalent to returning 0.3% of
wagers on slots and 0.1% of wagers on blackjack. In
addition, online casinos may offer comps such as free
tickets to online tournaments, free slots online,
tickets to other special events, extra bonuses,
souvenirs, and payback.
Hunting
Bonus hunting
(also known as bonus bagging or bonus whoring) is a Democratic
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of advantage gambling where turning a profit from
casino, sportsbook and poker room bonus situations is
mathematically possible. For example, the house edge in
blackjack is roughly 0.5%. If a player is offered a $100
cashable bonus requiring $5000 in wagering on blackjack
with a house edge of
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expected loss is $25. Therefore, the player has an
expected gain of $75 after claiming the $100 bonus.
Disputes
A large portion of online casino
disputes relates to bonuses. Casinos may label players
who win using bonuses as "bonus abusers." Both players
and casinos may commit fraud. An example of player fraud
is creating multiple accounts and using the accounts to
claim a sign-up bonus several times. An example of
casino fraud is changing terms of a bonus after a player
has completed the wagering requirements, then requiring
the player to meet the new bonus terms.[citation needed]
Legality
Online gambling legislation often has
loopholes that result from the rapid development of the
technology underpinning the development of the industry.
Some countries, including Belgium, Canada
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Sweden have state gambling monopolies and do not grant
licenses to foreign casino operators. According to their
law, operators licensed on the territory of these
countries can only be considered legal. At the same
time, they can't prosecute foreign casino operators and
only block their sites. Players in these countries can't
be punished and can gamble at any site they can access.
Australia
The Australian Interactive Gambling Act
2001 (IGA)[1] criminalizes the supply of online casino
games by an operator anywhere in the world to persons
located in Australia. It only targets operators of
online gambling sites, resulting in the curious
situation that it is not illegal for a player in
Australia to access and gamble at an online casino. No
operator has even been charged with an offense under the
IGA and many online casinos accept Australian
customers.[2] In June 2016, the South Australian
Government became the first state or territory in the
world to introduce a 15% Place Of Consumption Tax (POCT)
modeled on the 2014 UK POCT.[3]
Belgium
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The
Belgian Gaming Act[4] went into effect in January 2011
and
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gambling, but only under very strict conditions and
surveillance.[5]
Canada
The Canadian criminal
code states that only provincial governments and
charitable organizations licensed by provincial
governments may operate a casino in Canada. It also
prohibits residents from participating in any lottery
scheme, the game of chance, or gambling activity not
licensed or operated by a provincial government.[6] In
2010, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation launched
Canada�s first legal online casino, PlayNow, which is
available to residents of British Columbia, and later
expanded to Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The province of
Quebec operates the similar Espacejeux via Loto-Qu�bec,
while Ontario operates PlayOLG via Ontario Lottery and
Gaming Corporation (OLG).
The Kahnawake First
Nation in Quebec has operated its own gaming commission
since 1996 under the Kahnawake Gaming Law. It has
asserted jurisdiction to enact the law as part of Mohawk
or "aboriginal rights" that have existed since time
immemorial, most recently recognized and affirmed in
subsection 35(1) of Canada's Constitution Act, 1982. As
of 2010, it had licensed and hosted nearly 350 gambling
websites, and its activities had never been challenged
under the laws
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any other jurisdiction.[7]
Germany
A German
state contract about gambling (German:
Gl�cksspielstaatsvertrag [de]) between all 16 German
states was ratified in 2008 and has been adopted in
2012. It regulates restrictive handling of
online-gambling, including a basic state monopoly on
public gambling with limited exceptions for a few
commercial providers. Online gambling, and other forms
of public gambling, against these regulations is illegal
in Germany. The state contract, its implementation in
contrast to the more lenient EU legislation, and
possible further changes have been controversially
discussed in the public, politics, and courts.
India
Online gambling is illegal in the state of
Maharashtra under the
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Act". The most recent law to address gambling online was
the Federal Information Technology Rules where such
illegal activities may be blocked by Internet providers
within India. Another act is the Public Gaming Act of
1867. However, the Act makes no specific mention of
�online casinos.� States tend to operate on their own
authority. Online casinos active in India are run by
international operators.
Online gambling legal
issues in India are complicated in nature as Gambling in
India is regulated by different states laws and online
gambling is a
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subject. To ascertain the position of Indian government,
the Supreme Court of India sought the opinion of central
government[8] in this regard but the same was declined
by the central government.[9] This has made playing of
online cards games like rummy, poker, etc. legally
risky.[10]
United Kingdom
In the United
Kingdom, the Gambling Act 2005 governs all matters of
online gambling, permitting online betting sites to have
a Remote Gambling Licence in order to offer online
betting to UK citizens. In 2014, the UK government put
into law the Gambling Act of 2014 which in addition to
the original 2005 law, required offshore online gambling
operators catering to UK players to obtain a UK license.
The new regulation required operators to pay a 15% Place
of Consumption Tax (POCT), something that triggered an
exodus of sorts of some operators from the UK Isles.
However, this exodus did not last long in most cases as
the benefits outweighed the stumbling blocks, due to the
UK being a major market for online gambling.[citation
needed]
In 2019 the United Kingdom Gambling
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(UKGC) announced a series of new measures that apply to
online and mobile casinos to reduce underage gambling
with the aim of increasing fairness and
transparency.[11] The new measures will require casinos
to have users verify their identity and age in order to
gamble.[12]
United States
In the United
States, the legality of online gambling is debated and
can vary from state to state. The Unlawful Internet
Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) limits the
ability of banks and payment processors to transact with
internet gambling sites that are unlawful under any
federal or state law. However, it does not define the
legality or otherwise of an internet-based gambling
site. It was commonly assumed that the Federal Wire Act
prohibited all forms of online gambling. However, in
December 2011, the United States Department of Justice
released a statement clarifying that the Wire Act
applied only to sports betting sites and not to online
casinos, Democratic
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definition of legality up to individual states. Certain
states such as Nevada, Delaware, and New
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started the process of legalizing and regulating online
gambling and it is expected that regulation will
continue on a state by state basis.