Beware of Online Casinos

Online Poker

Online poker has been undergoing the transition to being a 'social' and a 'mobile' game at the same time as online casino games make those same transitions. As opposed to unskill games like Blackjack or games focused on betting, namely Baccarat and Roulette, Poker is a complicated affair. That may be why it seems to absorb the latest Web influences (like social gaming) faster than the relatively complicated card games.

Keep in mind this may be illegal in your country. In fact, you could end up losing all of your winnings when the government shuts the site down.


Social Gaming Is Here, It's Not Safe

Online casinos (also mobile) hasve had the social feature of in-game chats for some time already. Perhaps that came about because first and foremost, games are a very sociable activity. But today's networked casino games are also preying grounds for scammers and con artists.

Often, the best way to get the fastest scoops on great offers is through your friend networks. But many times these offers are not legitimate. Users are sometimes told to disclose sensitive information or send money to places and never hear back. Make sure you are careful doing deals with the users in the web chat. If you need help trusting if a site is legitimate or not, you could check a trusted third party, Latest Casino Bonuses to find out if something is too good to be true.


Mobile Malware in Games

The most basic progression of all for online casinos is, of course, mobile access from either older 2G phones like Nokia's many models (non-touchscreen) or newer smart phones with large colour touch-screen displays. These smart phones are being hailed along with tablets as the new ultimate gaming devices; they can surely make online casino pop off the screen.

Mobile malware is a growing problem though. Users may be tricked into download malware filled casino apps or cheat programs that can take over your account and wipe your balance. Always make sure you are using the official app of a trusted casino. Helper programs may just help the author in stealing your money.


HTML5: Best Alternative to Apps

These upgrades are part of the HTML5 WWW specification now becoming standardized. HTML5 makes webpages load faster for mobile users, and, most importantly it makes multimedia content a native capacity of basic webpages -- in other words, Flash and other plugins are now obsolete because video, chat and even interactive drawing can happen right inside a webpage itself, without any outside help. This is what the Web was always supposed to be; it is making all online games the best they can be.

Best of all, playing directly at the casino operator's live site instead of through the intermediary of an app means you always play the very latest game, and, you have direct connections to your online casino buddies. Without the app, your phone or tablet is not vulnerable to malware attacks by third parties.


Real Cash Keno

Let's not forget the simple fact that 2013 may see the most dramatic increase in conversions of popular keno apps and online games to real-cash versions. This is due to the fact that online gambling (far exceeding keno's small wagers) is gaining acceptance and becoming a regulated form of entertainment in many parts of the world, including the US. As it turns out, economic down-turns are good for gambling, since governments tax the operators in order to mend their torn budgets.

Beware though. Many keno apps are rigged and not fair. You could spend all day picking numbers and the game can just always say you lose. There are authority UK casino watchdogs like www.casinoguardian.co.uk that protect players.