• Never gamble with more money than you can afford to lose.

Set an amount to wager for the particular sitting and stick to it.


• Never gamble when you are tired, intoxicated, etc.

Gambling is supposed to be relaxing, fun and challenging.


• If you are on a losing streak, quit after 5 or 10 hands.

There will always be another day when the odds may be in your favor.


• If you are on a winning streak, quit after 5 or 10 hands.

The odds can change quickly. It is better to quit while you are ahead.

If you think you might have a gambling problem,



Gamblers Anonymous

--- CASINO TIPS ---

To make sure your online gambling experience is safe and happy,
check the following details about the establishments you are dealing with.

• Are you credit card transactions secure?

This would mean the URL in the address box is https: rather than the usual http: In Internet Explorer a small lock will appear in the lower right corner. If both of these details are present, you information should be safe.


• Is the casino licensed?

Most casinos are licensed in offshore countries, The information is usually
posted in the About Us page. If it is not licensed, this could be a warning flag.


• Is your account insured?

Check the Security page for the insurance information. If it is not insured,
this could be a warning flag.


• What is the payout percentage?

Check the Banking page for a payout percentage, 97.5% up to 100% is average. Any amount less than this could be a warning flag.


• How long does the payout take?

Most casinos will pay out within 48 to 72 hours. Be wary of casino that don't state the payout holdover. It could be a warning flag.


• When the casino was established?

Most casinos post an "established in" date right on the main page, or on the About Us page, a safe choice is to stick with the ones that have been around for several years. Although there are many new casinos popping up all the time and most of them are reputable. If all the above points are covered you should be safe.


• Free play or free up front money?

Most casinos will let you "try before you buy". This allows the player to get a feel for the games and learn how to use the software before they gamble with their own money.


• To download or not to download?

Most casinos give you a choice of playing flash games which are live on your computer or to download games to your computer. Both are good with some precautions.

Flash Games - Allows you to play instantly and are usually secure. However the quality of the graphics and sound is not as good as the download versions. There may be less options available.

Download Games - Most are large downloads, typically 10 meg or larger. You must download them and install them on your computer. The graphics and sound are superior and there will be more options available. However some downloads may contain spyware or scumware which could compromise your security. Get a anti spyware program and scan your computer. These are available for free. Do a search with any major search engine for spyware or anti-spyware programs and you should come up with several choices.
For safety sake install it and use it.