Online Casino Scams easier to avoid in 2017

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Chances are, anyone who ventured into the online gambling arena more than ten years ago, probably came across some online casino scams. Unfortunately, countless people fell victim to them. The only positive that came from it was a more keen awareness of the situation, and better knowledge in how to avoid them.

Today’s most reputable operators take palpable steps to ensure players that their websites and casino games are 100% safe, secure and fair. They provide a level of transparency that was almost unheard of back in the day, when the industry was still in its infantile stages.

Online Casinos Scams Less Prevalent in 2017

While online casinos scams will always exist in the enigmatic realm of cyberspace, they are much less prevalent than they used to be. Twenty years ago, the majority of gambling sites were either rogue operators looking to make a quick buck before disappearing into the shadows, or financially unstable businesses that inevitably fell off the map. Either way, players were left high and dry.

There was little or no regulation of internet betting sites back then, either. It was an emerging business unlike anything before it. It took years for governments to grasp the importance of regulation, and then develop a regulatory framework, as well as special government bodies to oversee licencees and enforce their laws upon them.

Now days, not only have a large number of jurisdictions from all over the world embraced the internet gambling industry, they’ve imposed an infrastructure for regulation that is heavily fortified with legal consequences for anyone that fails to comply.

Although it hasn’t discouraged all rogues operators from attempting to lure unsuspecting players into their websites, it’s certainly cut their numbers. Today, of the 3,500+ gambling websites on the market, the vast majority of them now are upright businesses.

How To detect Online Casino Scams

There are several easy ways to determine if an operator is reputable. First, you need to see what software they use, what payment methods are available, and if they are licenced by a reputable jurisdiction.

Software

If you’re new to the game, you may not know the names of top software suppliers. They include companies like Microgaming, Playtech, NetEnt, NYX Gaming, Amaya, Evolution Gaming, 888, Aristocrat, Bally, IGT, Betsoft, GameSys, Scientific Games, GTECH, and Yggdrasil.

These are just off the top of my head (I’ve had years of experience to learn them), and is far from a complete list, but if any of these suppliers are employed, it’s a safe bet you’re in good hands.

It’s worth noting that operators must pay to employ each brand of casino software. The more reputable the software, the more expensive it will be. Thus the more the operator is willing to spend on its user experience, the greater it speaks towards their reputation.

Payment Methods

Like software brands, operators incur a fee for each payment method they employ. The general rule here is, “The more the merrier”. Any online casino that offers only two or three options, like bank transfers and cheques by mail, isn’t investing much to accommodate their players. They could just be saving money before they cut and run.

Licence

All upright gambling websites will be licenced, and will proudly display their licence status at the bottom of their website. If you don’t find licencing information here, leave immediately. If you do, pay attention to where the licence came from.

The most reputable jurisdictions are Isle of Man, Malta, the UK, Kahnawake (Canada), and Gibraltar. For the most part, you’ll want to avoid online casinos licenced in Curacao. It’s not a definite sign that the operator is rogue, but it is a red flag. Curacao offers licences to anyone who will pay for them.

Ask Questions

Test out the customer support team. Ask the tough questions, like how long have they’ve been in operation, what is their parent company (owner), where are they located, and what is their licence number? See how long it takes them to respond, and how knowledgeable they are about these things. Online casino scams will quickly give themselves away if they dodge these questions.

Proper English: Is the website written in proper English, or broken English? Did the response to your support questions come back with text obviously written by someone who doesn’t speak English fluently? Misplacement of words and bad grammar can be the fastest sign of an online casino scam.