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You have decided to play at an online casino, or to at least get more information. However, there are numerous games and sites and finding the correct answer to your questions can be quite a task. The good news is that you are not alone. At NetBet.org, we have compiled a comprehensive FAQ on all areas of online gambling that should give you some answers.

• How Safe Are Internet Casinos and Sportsbooks?
• How Do I Make Cash Deposits and Withdrawals?
• How Do I Start Playing?
• What is an Internet Casino?
• What is Online Gambling?
• How Fair Are Internet Casinos and Sportsbooks?
• Internet Sportsbooks and Terminology?
• What Else is Out There?
• Is it legal to gamble at an online casino?
• How do I choose an online casino?
• How do I start gambling online?
• How do I deposit money into an online casino account?
• What do you mean by PayPal, Neteller and online payments?
• Are Online Casinos Honest?
• Will I get a virus from downloading the software?
• What is the difference between Java, Download and Flash casino software?
• What if I use a Mac instead of a PC?
• What happens if I have spent all the money in my account?
• I won, I won! What now?
• What do you mean by cashing out?
• Once I have cashed out, how long will it take to get my money?
• What if I don't get my money?
• What if someone steals and uses my credit card at an online casino?
• My credit card issue was resolved, but now I am not allowed to play anymore. Why?
• I was blacklisted at one casino, now I can't gamble anywhere!
• How old do you have to be to gamble at an online casino?
• What are the main differences between online and offline casinos?
• What kind of games can I play at an online casino?
• If I play slots, how does the computer decide who gets a payout?
• Can I play without wagering money?
• OK, I am done practicing. I am ready to play with real money. What do I do?
• I was playing a game, and my computer froze. What happens now?
• My game keeps freezing! Why is this happening?
• I won at a game, but I think the amount is wrong!
• I was playing poker, and I think my hand beat the guy who actually won.
• I won money using my signup bonus, and can't cash it out. Why?
• I just logged back in and my bonus is gone! What happened?
• I think the amount of money in my account is wrong!
• I won a sweepstakes at the casino, and the money isn't in my account!
• Can someone count cards at an online casino?
• I bet the wrong amount on the last hand. How can I get my money back?
• Will game strategies work at online casinos?
• I want to play this game, but the minimum bet is too high.
• I want to place a $50 bet, but I only have $20 in my account. What do I do?
• I am unhappy with this casino, how do I close my account?
• What if I closed my account, but have changed my mind and want to join again? Will they let me?
• Can I have more than one account with a particular casino?
• Can two people use the same computer but different accounts to gamble?
• Can I gamble if I use a proxy?
• Can I play at online casinos using a public computer, like at an internet cafe or library?
• I have played craps before, but these rules are different. Why?
• I was told my winnings would be here in two weeks. It's not, now I am late paying bills. Does the casino have to pay my late fees or losses?
• If online poker is legal where I live, does that mean sports' betting is, too?
• I placed a sports bet, but now I found out a player is injured. Can I take it back?
• Are online lotteries legit?
• Do I have to pay taxes on my winnings?
• Can a person become a compulsive gambler from playing at online casinos?
• I think I might be a compulsive gambler, who do I turn to for help?
• I am interested in online gambling, but is it safe?
• How would I go about finding out how safe they are?
• Which are the independent accounting firms?
• Which are the reputable casino software companies?
• Why are the licenses always overseas? Is that legal?
• How do I know which online casino is right for me?
• What do you mean by bonuses?
• How do I get comp points while gambling online?
• What are loyalty programs?
• What are VIP programs?
• Can High Rollers gamble online?
• What are "bonus hunters"?
• Why is there a separate Slots bonus?
• Why is there a separate Poker bonus?
• I ordered a cd-rom by mail and its not here- what do I do?
• I signed up as a new player and have not received my bonus- what to do?
• The new player bonus does not include Blackjack, can I still play Blackjack?
• What are bonus wagering requirements?
• Does software matter?
• Is Microgaming and Viper software the same thing?
• How can I learn all these Blackjack variations like Trump or Atlantic City?
• I played a progressive jackpot and didn't win the whole thing- why?
• What is a 'bad beat'?
• I am playing the Flash version of the software and it keeps getting stuck-why?
• I have WebTV, is there an online casino I can play at?
• Will I be able to chat with other players?
• How do I take part in a tournament?
• Is it better to play limit or no-limit Poker?
• Do I need special equipment to use the Live Dealers?
• Is a "free money" bonus really free?
• Can I have the deposit limit extended or lifted off my account?
• What is RNG?
• What are payout reports?
• What is a watchdog group?
• How do I turn in my comp points?
• I won a non-cash prize, how long before I get it?
• Why do the payout reports give numbers like 97,45%?