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By Kelly Reynolds
Nov 23, 2001, 18:58

Online gambling is very similar to gambling in a land-based casino located in Las Vegas or Atlantic City. One of the main differences is that you will not receive complimentary drinks while you play, and you will not be distracted by others around you. The biggest concern about gambling online is missing out on all of the great “comps” given to players in land casinos. Don’t fret, online gambling offers comps in the form of bonuses, which can even allow you to win big money without spending one cent of your own cash.


A bonus is free money offered to potential gamblers as an incentive to play at that particular online casino. Because there are more than 1,000 casinos on the Internet, they are forced to compete for customers. This competition means free money for you. However, each casino has a different bonus program established with its own policies. Be sure to read the rules and terms for each and every bonus program or the casino may be entitled to withold your money.


While each online casino does have individual policies regarding bonus programs, there are a few rules that virtually apply across the board. First, bonus money can not be applied when playing certain games. Most commonly these games are blackjack, craps, and roulette. Second, wagering requirements apply. This means that in order to cash out your bonus money, you must wager your initial deposit plus your bonus a certain number of times. Generally this number falls somewhere in between two to five times.


Although bonus programs are influential, they are not the only things to consider when it comes to online gambling. Reputable online casinos will provide numerous contact options should a problem or question arise. The highest form of customer support is a toll free telephone number that is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Other suitable forms of contact include 24-hour online chat support, local phone numbers, fax lines, and email.


One of the only drawbacks to online gambling is the amount of time it takes to get paid. Usually it will take anywhere from one to four weeks to receive your money. This is due to the fact that online casinos must send checks from the Caribbean or some other location outside of the United States.


When it is all said and done the benefits to gambling online far outweigh the shortcomings. Without leaving the comfort of your own home, you can gamble with somebody else’s money. Where else on earth can you do that but online?

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