On January 5 2016, in a press release on the official website of Boston, the mayor of the city Martin Joseph Walsh announced that his administration has filed legal action against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The reason for that is that the commission granted Wynn a license which allows them to construct a casino resort near the city, the only legal access to which would be through the already traffic-congested neighbourhood of Charlestown. Due to the same fact, the city of Boston argues that it should have the status of ‘host community’ and not the status of ‘surrounding community’ which has been given to it by the commission.
According to Walsh’s administration, the residents of the neighbourhood should be allowed to vote and decide for themselves whether or not the resort should be built. Also, they argue that if the resort is indeed built, it should obtain permission by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to create a second point of access through an adjacent property owned by the public operator.
The case is pretty interesting and poses a lot of questions about the U.S. gambling laws and especially the ones of the state of Massachusetts. From one point of view, all forms of gambling, except remote gambling, are allowed and regulated in the state and the city of Boston will definitely benefit from the resort, as it will be entitled to financial compensation by Wynn. Also, in the long term, the city will attract more tourist and the resort will create additional work places. From the other hand, it will have a heavy impact on the daily lives of the over 17,000 residents of the neighbourhood. A complicated situation, indeed.
Interestingly enough, there aren’t similar cases in the UK. Maybe that’s due to the fact that, as opposed to the United States, in the United Kingdom land-based gambling is not more developed than online gambling. After all, in the UK, online gambling is well regulated and, most importantly, allowed, while in the U.S., only a few states have legalised this form of real-money gaming. And, as playing from the comfort of your home or on your mobile device is way more convenient, there are more and more people that are choosing to play at online casinos. On top of that, online casinos contain way more games than land-based ones and offer higher return-to-player percentages which gives better odds to the players. Some would argue that it takes away the excitement of being in a real casino environment, but even that is not completely true, as nowadays there are remote live casinos where you can play at tables hosted by real dealers which you can watch through an HD video stream. Most online live casinos even contain more tables than the biggest last-based ones and allow you to play more games: roulette, blackjack, baccarat, Casino Hold’em, Sic Bo, Three Card Poker and more.
When it comes to games that don’t require a dealer, such as video poker and online slots, the scales are tipped even more heavily towards online casinos. There you can find dozens of video poker variations and hundreds, if not thousands of different video slots. Video slots are, in fact, the hands-down most popular casino games both at land-based and at online casinos. Still, playing them remotely gives you better chances for a win thanks to the higher RTPs and the many bonus opportunities that online casinos offer. You can learn more about the topic on this page: https://www.goodcasino.co.uk/slots/.

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In my previous article I shared the first three useful tips that every beginner player should know: to choose a legal casino, to read the terms and conditions and to pick the right bonus. In this article, I’ll continue the topic with the next three casino tips – picking the right game, the right deposit method and getting to know the customer support better.

Pick the Right Game

Many beginner players make the mistake of placing real money bets on games they know nothing about. This is nothing but a bullet-proofed way to loose all your money, as many of the games give you great return-to-player percentage only if you play with perfect strategy. Examples for this type of games are blackjack and video poker. Also, sometimes it’s useful to know more about the slot games you’re playing – at least what the RTP for them is, as this will increase your chances for a win. All in all, I would advise you to always try a new game first in demo mode and then, only when you know it better, to switch to real money mode. This way you give yourself the chance to experiment and try new games and still to be smart about your bankroll.

Picking a Deposit Method

In order for you to play for real money, claim bonuses and ultimately withdraw winnings at an online casino, you’ll first have to deposit. Many beginner players are really worried about that as they don’t know which payment service to choose and whether it’s safe to make transactions to online casinos. Well, I can tell you honestly that if the online casino is 100% legal, you have nothing to worry about. There your money and personal details will be well protected and you’ll be able to choose from many different payment methods. There you’ll be able to deposit using e-wallets, credit and debit cards, prepaid cards and bank transfer. I would advise you, if you have the opportunity, to always choose an e-wallet, as it’s the quickest and safest way to deposit at a gambling site. It will be especially useful if you have accounts in multiple casinos and you want to easily and quickly transfer funds from one site to another

Learn More about the Customer Support

The last important tip that I have for you for now is to learn more about the customer support. You’ll need to know how to contact them in case you encounter some type of problem or have a question that you cannot find the answer to on your own. Even if that doesn’t happen, sometimes in order to get a certain bonus, you have to require it by contacting the customer service of the casino. Whatever the reason is, sooner rather than later you’ll have to talk to one of the representatives and it’s good to know how you can do it. Most online casinos give you more than one ways in which you can contact them: by phone, by email, by live chat and sometimes even by Skype, fax or regular post. I always prefer the live chat because it’s the fastest and doesn’t cost a thing. Most online casinos offer free phones but there are in fact some that my charge you for calling, so be careful.

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Playing at an online casino for the first time, no matter how exciting, might turn out to be also quite overwhelming. There are hundreds of games to choose from, you have to decide how you want to deposit, you have to decide whether or not to claim the bonus that the casino is offering. And you were probably just expected to sign up and start playing right away. Oh, well, it rarely works that way. This is why it’s good to be well prepared and know how things really work at an online casino. Just follow this simple rules of thumb that I’ll lay out for you below and in the next article and you’ll be fine!

Choose a Legal Casino

I cannot stress enough how important is to make sure that the casino that you’re about to play at is legal. And by legal I mean licensed and regulated by a gambling authority which is approved by the country you’re residing in. If that country happens to be the UK, then the only such authority is the United Kingdom Gambling Commission. If you’re residing somewhere else in Europe, chances are that any casino licensed by the Lottery and Gaming Authority of Malta or the Gibraltar Gambling Authority will be considered legal in your country. In Italy, on the other hand, only casinos licensed by the local gambling authority AAMS are legal for Italian users and so on. Just make sure you know what the current laws in your country state so that you know what to be looking for and know your rights better.

Check the Terms of the Site

It’s always good to know the terms of use of any site before using it. The same is true for online casinos. It’s good to know that you are allowed to have only one account per household, that you have to provide your true personal details (otherwise there’s no chance in hell you’ll receive your winnings) and you have to know that the casino will require you to verify your account by sending a copy of an identification document the first time you withdraw. Furthermore, it’s especially important to know the terms and conditions of the bonuses you’re claiming, but we’ll talk more about that in the next paragraph.

Picking the Right Bonuses and Promotions

There are so many casino bonus offers online that it’s pretty much a really daunting task to pick one. Of course, when you know what to be looking for then the process becomes quite easier. And you can learn all about that in the terms of the bonus offer. First of all, it’s important to know how much you have to deposit in order to get the bonus. Usually the minimum deposit requirement is set at £10 but there are promotions where that number is set higher or lower. Then, you should also check what’s the wagering requirement – how many times do you have to play through the bonus amount so that you can withdraw your winnings. Then, it’s also good to know which games are eligible and how much they contribute toward the wagering requirement. Knowing these details will surely give you an edge and help you get the best out of the bonus cash you receive.

…To be Continued…

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There are many things that a person should know before they start playing at an online casino. While you can simply register, deposit and start playing without reading a thing, if your main goal is not only to have fun but also make some extra cash, then you should do a little research.

A good player always knows what they are up against. They do a thorough research of the casino they are about to register at, checking if it is licensed, regulated and regularly audited. They also check to see what games are offered, what is the theoretical return-to-player percentage at which they are set and how they can play – on desktop, in the browser, on mobile devices and so on. Some expert players go as far as to read the terms and conditions of the whole site, while all of them read at least the terms of the bonuses they are claiming. After all, how can they calculate what are their chances of ending up with a win unless they know exactly how many times they have to play through the bonus amount, how much time they have until it expires, how much the different games contribute toward the completion of the wagering requirements and so on. These are all little details that one must know very well before they opt in for a bonus offer.

As you can see, playing at an online casino has a lot of aspects and there are quite a few things that you should learn if you don’t want to simply waste your money on silly little games. This is why I created this site – to collect all the knowledge that a beginner player should have before signing up at a new casino and share it with the guys that need it. Though at the time of writing the blog is still pretty much empty, I’m sure that in the future I’ll manage to transform it in a useful guide for all online casino players. So don’t forget to check back soon so that you can start learning all there is to know about online casinos!

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