Online Poker Frequently Asked Questions
Here you will find some of the most frequently asked questions about casinos and online casinos, along with their answers. Should you have any other questions please browse our website for more details or contact us directly.
YES. One of the main concerns of online gaming operations is to guarantee fair gaming.
Online poker rooms are using a computer to perform all operations due to any poker game. A Random Number Generator (RNG) is utilized to ensure that performance is truly random.
All online poker rooms listed on this website are part of different programs that use third party companies (international respected companies) in order to test the software regularely and assure fair gaming. All softwares are rigorously tested on a regular basis.
In most cases online poker games are offered though a software interface. That means that you must download the application from the poker website and install it. Once installed you have the option to create your account and start playing any of the poker games (cash games or tournaments).
There are several online poker rooms where you can play without requiring to download the application. That means that the poker room is offering web interface for its games, but the numbers of these providers are limited in number. Also, the game interface is at a much lower standard in web browser based games.
YES. All poker rooms listed on this website use security certificates and encrypted transmissions in order to provide you and your transactions a maximum of security.
Please note that online poker rooms are not liable for any mistakes from your side that could make the interceptions of such financial informations easy by any third party. Therefore please do not offer these details in an evironement outside the secure connection between you and the casinos. This means, but not limited to:
- sending by email confidential information
- offering your details to third party sites
- security breaches on your computer (viruses, trojan horses etc) - please use an anti-virus software and firewall program
- responding to phishing attacks (websites that look like a known service you use but they are just an interface created to steal your financial details and/or your username and password)
If you have registered with an online poker room you can withdraw your money at any time. Please note that the bonus is in many cases offered under certain release criterias, which means you will have to play before the bonus is realeased into your account for use. As soon as the bonus is released you can request for a cash out, or you can continue playing.
Please note that bonus release criterias differ from a poker room to another.
To point out a poker room that accepts US players please look in our online poker rooms list for the following symbol:
. As not many online poker rooms accept US players due to law enforcements, there are a few that are US friendly. If you are a US citizen you will be able to play with real money only at the US marked poker rooms with the symbol above.
Gaming is meant to be part of the life entertainment.
If you are reading this Q&A and you know you are a gambling addict than you're on the right way.
Recognizing this problem is the first step in managing it. All listed online casinos here have a Responsible Gaming Policy. That means that if you know you have a gambling problem but you can't stop playing/depositing contact the Customer Support and let them know about this. They will limit/block your deposits and playing any casino games for real money.
Another step we recommend is asking help from services developed for this matter: Gamblers Anonymous or GamCare, Gambling Therapy or National Council on Problem Gambling.
We hope you found our Poker FAQ section useful!