Online Casino

The online casino, in the free version, begin to appear on web in 1995. The boom linked to the new technological systems of internet and the always increasing request for entertainment services online, lead to the beginning of the first downloaded software for the most famous casino games. At first it dealt with games which were created by the keen web users, lately it has developed into a vast business which surrounds casino online and in particular gambling. Obviously, the gambling sector is constantly growing. According to some people, this sector represents a possibility of development for the economy of the single State, as well as, a creative potential for new employment. Over the last years, some European governments have launched a rule meant to block the access to all national users of all websites that offer the possibility to gamble casino online.

An online casino offers all the typical casino games: blackjack, poker, baccarat, dice, roulette, punto banco, slot machine, video poker. The most recent trend is the diffusion of the USA variation of poker like Texas Hold'em. The best online casino are 888 Casino, Bet365, Bwin and Mansion.

The function of a casino online is simple. There are three principle components: the website, the casino software and the server. The online casino are generally accessible through website in the macromedia flash version, directly playable by the browser or file .exe, in other words, those downloaded and directly installed on proper computer. Even though the flash version have experienced a notable improvement, the install version often present a better audio and graphic, apart from realistic game experience. However, downloading files that can be carried out by the net create, according to computer security experts, an elevated risk, linked above all to the possible presence of malware and spyware.

The online casino generally offer the possibility of virtual games, in other words, the player has the possibility of playing without money. This permits the player to exercise so as to improve proper ability before passing to the game with real money and permits the casino manager to keep a faithful customer. The online casino also offer a bonus to new players as well as some privileges, such as prizes in money and prizes for the best players.

Some studies carried out in this sector show that there are more winnings with online casino and not with real casinos. According to these studies, generally the percentage of winnings proves to be 94-95% and the reason is apparently due to the inexpensiveness of casino management. Practically, the online casino guarantee a high percentage of winnings because their management costs are very low and the fact that the player wins often makes him a faithful client who is pushed to play more and with much more frequency.

Legal and financial aspects

In United Europe gambling is not restricted, there is no European law that declares the legality or, on the other hand, the illegality. In a similar stage of the agreement signed between the members of the Union, it follows, that in each State of United Europe, the most favourable rules are applied, which permit the management of the online casinos and consent the citizens of each State to play.

On the other hand, there are some countries like the United Kingdom that regularized gambling a long time ago. In England gambling is not only considered a regular activity but for many people it is a true and proper habit.

Many societies that manage online casino have offshore administrative offices, that is, in those countries that allow the management of such activities without imposing controls and with favourable tax regulations. On the other hand, the big casinos which operate in Europe have a regular license issued by countries which are a part of the Union, amongst which, the United Kingdom, Malta, Slovakia, Spain, Gibraltar.

The online casino operating nowadays on web should have a regular license so as to be able to operate and are subject to control of no-profit international organizations that have the duty to guarantee its players, honesty in the games, in the management and in the payment of the winnings. However, the possibility of irregularity and true and proper fraud is always present, considering the easiness with which an account can be opened and closed within a few hours, and by opening and closing a website supplying false name and address.