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Choosing a trustworthy online casino

Many of our online betters like to play at casinos too. There are now more online casinos than ever and it can be hard for first-timers to know where to start. With this in mind, we’ve created a guide to help you choose a trustworthy online casino for all of your gambling needs.

Jurisdiction

You need to know where a casino is licensed to operate. Any casino worth their salt will have this information easily visible within their ‘about us’ section, as well as giving information about when the casino came into operation. If you can’t find this info on their site, it’s best to place your bets elsewhere.

Software

Some casinos require that you download specialist software in order to play, other sites allow you to play instantly. The software used by the casino should be clearly displayed on their site. Some of the more popular and trustworthy software programmes in use are Real Time Gaming, Playtech and Microgaming.

Forums

Before signing up to any casino, it’s a good idea to check out some of the online gaming forums. Here you’ll find customer reviews and useful information about the reliability of gaming sites. If anyone has a bad experience at an online casino, you can guarantee that the news will spread like wildfire throughout the forums, so they’re a great place to find out about disreputable sites that should be avoided.

Customer service

If something goes wrong with your online casino gaming experience, or if you just need a little help, then you need to have access to a good customer support centre. Look out for sites that offer 24 hour customer support, be it via telephone, live online chat or email.

Auditing

To ensure that you are playing at an online casino that is run fairly, you need to take a look at the casino’s payout percentages. These need to be clearly displayed in order for you to get an idea of the casino’s payout history, and they need to be audited by an independent body.

Popularity

As a general rule of thumb, you are far better sticking to mainstream sites that are long established. Popular tried and tested sites like 32 Red offer a more secure online casino experience, and their vast numbers of players is evidence of their trustworthy practices.