Online live casino games are versions of traditional “brick and mortar” casino games.They enable gamblers to play and wager through the Internet. In general online casinos offer odds and payback percentages that are a bit higher than land-based casinos.
So, What’s The Catch?
Whether playing in a brick ‘n mortar casino or gambling online, the thrill of potentially winning can rapidly suppress all reasonable thought such as “What if I lose?” or “I’m not winning. Time to walk away.”
This is because gamblers who are truly addicted to live casino online get very deeply engaged in whatever game they’re playing. This makes it extremely difficult for them to stop playing. They literally experience adrenalin highs that convince them they can win. This is especially the case when they are losing. In fact, losing, rather than being a disincentive to continue seems to operate in the entirely opposite way. Instead of walking away the increased adrenalin stokes the false belief that bad luck is going to turn into good luck “any minute now.” And as long as the cash or chips hold out they stay in the game.
Be Aware! There Are Fraudulent Online Operators Out There
Fraudulent behavior by online casinos has been documented by player advocacy websites and forums. The most commonly reported behavior is a refusal to pay withdrawals to legitimate winners. An online casino with multiple confirmed cases of fraudulent behavior is known as a rogue casino. These typically employ the use of software that is literally designed to cheat.
Casino software that has actually been mathematically proven to cheat include Elka System/Oyster Gaming and Casino Bar. Other brazen examples of cheating have been found in leaked screenshots of back-end administrative interfaces that are available only to the casino operator.
Keep these tips in mind
Some online casinos claim higher payback percentages for slot machine games, and some publish payout percentage audits on their websites. Assuming that the online casino is using an appropriately programmed random number generator, table games like blackjack have an established house edge, with the payout percentage being set by rules governing the game.
Remember this one simple truth – live online casinos never lose. Regular casino players know this from personal experience. Inexperienced players do not. So, before entering an online game and spending hard-earned cash think about why you’re planning to play.
If it is to relax and relieve stress, that’s fine. Playing online can be a lot of fun. If you’re able to set a limit on what you’ll spend and walk away once the money’s gone, that’s fine. The game and its challenge will remain just that – a fun experience in which you had a chance to win some money.
But if you’re an inveterate gambler with little to no control over your ability to walk away, then online gambling may be a form of escape that you should literally pass up, as the downside for you personally will always be much larger than for those with the will power to walk away.
Shift Frequency Publication – Educational Material © 2016