Online Gambling Tips

Know the local law - In some places online gambling is legal and in others its not. Be sure you know your local law before you put your hard earned money on the virtual table.

Research your casino - Don't just sign up to the first one that appears in Google. Read reviews, talk to your friends, read message boards and find out who is reputable and who isn't. You'll find lots of people willing to give you gambling tips and point you in the right direction.

Practice on free games - Practice makes perfect, especially when you are new to online gambling. Whether you are just trying to understand the rules or try out a system, always practice with the free game first.

Ensure customer support - Any decent online casino will support its customer. The Internet is on 24 hours a day and so should your customer support at your online casino.

Know the payout procedure - So you took down the house. Now you want your money. Make yourself familiar with the procedures and potential fees before you even sign up and you save yourself a headache or two down the line.

Study the bonuses policy - New online gamblers are usually eligible for some type of "sign up" bonus. Some bonuses are as high as $300. Understand the rules and take advantage of as many as you can - you're playing with free money!

Protection of customer data -Nobody wants their private information floating around the Internet for anyone and everyone to see. Find out your online casinos privacy policy and make sure they follow it!

Know your game - I guarantee you'll have more fun and win more often if you understand the rules of the game you are playing. Some are complicated, but most are pretty simple. The free game is there for you to play, so take advantage of it and get to know the rules. But, don't just read the rules, read all the gambling tips you can - they'll show you how to apply those rules!

Follow your budget - Always decide on a budget and stick to it. Never bet money that you can't afford to lose. Your gambling experience will be far more enjoyable if you lose and you still have a house to go home to!

Don't play under the influence - If you play games of skill like blackjack, then stay away from alcohol or any other intoxicant. Whether you are online or in a casino you'll need your wits about you or you are just giving up advantage to the house and prepare to pay with your bankroll.

Chance versus skill - Have you discovered a new system to beat games like Roulette, Craps or Keno? Forget it, they are games of chance and you need to play them as such. Games like blackjack and poker are generally considered games of skill. Still think you've got a winning system? Put it to the test on one of our free games and decide for yourself.

Know the odds - Knowing your chances of winning and loosing will only make you a better player. This is especially important in games like Blackjack and Poker. Knowing the odds and the rules should dictate how you play and win any casino game.

Always quit while you're ahead - This is the best way to ensure you don't lose at the casino. In the end, its always people's greed that is their downfall. You might think you are one a hot streak, but it takes just one bad hand or roll to quickly change that temperature!

Expect to lose - If you start off expecting nothing, then you will always have fun at any casino. Then if you win, its just the icing on the cake.

Play the game - forget those side bets, insurance bets, etc. Some games have introduced additional rules that may seem to give players an edge, but in fact reduce player advantage. For example, it is generally accepted that the insurance bet in Blackjack is a bad one.

And the most important gambling tip of all? Have fun! Have you ever heard the adage, "it's not whether you win or lose its how you play the game."? Have a good time and if you lose, you'll still win!