Even if the producer of the software and the casino operator (usually) present separate companies, there is always some interaction. A rule of thumb in the online casino world is: good software = good casino, bad software = bad casino.

Apparently concentrating on relatively few top casinos, which are served pays off. (As of April 2005) Microgaming is probably the oldest provider and has become one of the most respected.

In addition to good graphics, quality and speed, a good software is expected to be working on a random basis – meaning it’s not manipulated and not manipulable.

Microgaming is co-founder of eCogra, a monitoring organization. They had more or less all casinos with Microgaming software checked voluntarily.

Boss Media also has its own payment system WebDollar, which is considered very safe. Boss Media started as a casino operator with its own software, they also operated the portal casino.com.

World Gaming emerged from the Canadian based software company Starnet and now has its headquarters in London and offices in Vancouver and on Antigua. It is listed on the Nasdaq.

Boss Media software is the favourite of many online casino experts. This is because of the real world-class software, and especially the high security standard and the good service in general. Interesting: this reputation also affects the licensees.

Not recommended casinos – Online gambling isn’t subject to any specific regulation (yet). This regrettably means that there are some black sheep among the Casino operators.

There everybody can write his opinion. One should always bear in mind though that the quality of forums is extremely diverse. It depends on what posts are allowed and how a forum is moderated.

Casinos are often criticized for mistakes that can actually be attributed to the player. This is usually the case when a player is not familiar with the house rules. Also certain delays in payment are common. This doesn’t always indicate a dubious casino.

Three good sources, for instance: * The list of Casinomeister * The list of the Interactive Gaming Council * The list of Internet Gaming Commission. The lists referred to in these Casinos were unfortunately conspicuous in any way.

Most Playtech casinos are voluntarily monitored by the Online Players Association, which is actually a good sign (but on the other side led to accusations). Playtech doesn’t work with a fixed payment system. We often find transactions via 1ATM or XBIL in casinos.

First depositor bonus and match bonus – The most popular and also most common online casino bonus is the bonus on a first deposit at the casino.

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