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The Do's and Don'ts of Online Gambling

Do - Research the casino you want to play at if it doesn't appear on this site.

Do - Find out if a casino is a member of a independent industry association.

Do - Make sure that the contact information for the Casino is accurate and easily accessible. There should be a phone number and email address posted in a obvious location on the sites front page or contact page. Contact support and ask them about the Casinos pay out percentages for games that you are interested in. A prompt response time is a good gauge that you will receive your winnings swiftly.

Do - Question the company's location.

Do - Be suspicious of anything that sounds too good to be true. If bonuses are better than the payout of the site the site may be having financial problems and you may not get your winnings.

Do - Read all the information the Casino offers including terms and conditions.

Do - Request copies of your gaming history if necessary. If there is ever a discrepancy between player and dealer, the casino should be able to produce a audit of the transactions made. Audits are normally controlled by a third party firm such as Price Waterhouse Cooper's.

Do - Find out if it a Government licensed Casino.

Do - Ask who manages casino's finances. If they offer a simple process for sending and receiving money, the company has chosen a reputable financial company. Do the research or you risk not getting paid should you cash out in the black.

Do - Call the customer supports 24 hour phone number, whether it is a technical or financial problem, you will receive guidance almost instantly at the better online casinos.

Do - Try to focus when playing, if you are unwell, tired or generally depressed don't consider gambling until you feel better.

Don't drink while playing. Many land based casinos ply people with free alcoholic drinks. Alcohol impairs your judgement can result in dumb wagers. It is often referred to as a chip remover.

Don't place a wager at any online Casino if you are under the age of 18, it is illegal.

Don't accept rude customer service. There are a lot of good people out there in the industry and if they don't care enough to be polite, there is always another casino that is happy to have your custom.

Don't panic if the game you are playing freezes. You are connecting via the internet and unexpected things do happen. If you do experience problems, they can likely be fixed by reconnecting, rebooting or reading the casino FAQ page.

Don't try to commit fraud. Most casinos have sophisticated back-end programs and encrypted software to verify transactions.

Don't use internet chat if you are playing at multiplayer sites like PartyPoker as this chatting can distract you from winning.

Don't bet more than you can afford.