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TIPS FOR PLAYING ONLINE

Did you know that there are almost two thousand online casinos currently operating on the internet?   Most of these online casinos are legitimate operations that are paying customers in an honest and timely manner.   But there are casinos that are less than honest, and are to be avoided.  The information below should help in learning how to tell the difference.

Playing at online casinos differs from land casino play in several ways.  The major difference is that the online player must educate themselves, before making their first purchase.  Online casinos can provide nice entertainment, and keeping it fun requires a player to know what they are doing before they start to play.

Casino games operate using a program called the Random Number Generator (RNG).  Slots and other machines in land casinos use them as well.  This program determines what symbols will appear in the window when a player clicks the mouse, or pushes the button, to start the game.

Where, in a land casino, each machine uses a separate RNG, in online casinos, all the games are played from a limited number of RNG's operated by the Software Provider.

Therefore, all casinos using the same software, basically, operate from one source.  A software provider, such as Microgaming, Playtech, or RTG (Realtimegaming), can operate as many casinos as the market will support.

Each casino chooses which games they will offer from a single software provider, and what theme they will present, as well as the bonuses and Terms under which they will accept play.

ALWAYS READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS!
All casinos have Terms and Conditions that players agree to follow, in order to receive winnings from the casino.  This includes land casinos, as well as online casinos.

Besides helping to preserve the casinos' "house edge", these Terms address a number of other areas.  This "house edge" is what keeps the casinos in business.

Online casinos will also have additional Terms and Conditions for their bonus offers.  Reading these Terms is especially important, since they directly affect what games you may play, and what the wager requirements will be.

Almost all internet casinos offer sign-up bonuses.   They have to do this to compete in the market.

But many players do not read the fine print before they play.  Players who do not read the fine print before they play, have no recourse when their winnings are denied to them.

Please notice that many Microgaming casinos will only allow players to accept the new player bonuses for a limited time after signup.  Each casino's time limit will vary.   Be sure before signing up for a Real Account that you will be able to accept the bonus within their time limit.  (NOTE:  Fun or Play accounts are separate signups, and won't be affected by this rule.)

Also be aware that a few casinos will offer a choice between their free chips or a generous signup bonus.  (SUNNY GROUP OF PLAYTECH CASINOS)  >>