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There were not a huge number of casinos, particularly if you live away from a very large city, and there was a need for membership which entailed at least a 24 hour wait before you could play.

Thankfully this situation looks set to change with the introduction of the new gambling laws.

However, in the meantime if you don't want to visit a casino in person or would prefer to play from home there are a myriad of online casinos for you to choose from.

Types of game

All of the usual casino games can be found online, including blackjack, roulette, slots (fruit machines in the UK), keno, video poker, craps, bacarrat. In addition many of the casinos offer their own signature games which you will not find elsewhere.

Playing online

Often (but not always) a very quick software download is needed and then you can play all of the games on offer. Many casinos offer the chance to play their games for free to try them out.

Once you are confident you would like to play for real money you can make a deposit using your debit or credit card. Usually you will find the casino will offer you an incentive to play for real, including matching the amount of your initial deposit - so it pays to shop around to find the best deals.

Safety

Is it safe? Many of the casinos you can find are household names in the gambling world. Their sites are independently audited and they have a vested interest in making sure their games are fair. Showing big winners on their sites encourages others to play.

The Odds

Because online casinos have limited overheads thay can offer much better odds and payouts than you might find in your local amusement arcade where they have to pay the rent. The number of people online also means that large progressive jackpots can be built up quickly.