Finding a Good Online Casino - Part 3
5. Certifications and License - This should have been one of the first factors I mentioned but it completely clipped my mind. Make sure that the online casino you are playing in is licensed. Look for the usual certifications that casinos like to boast about since being certified IS an indication of the quality of that online casino. Licensing and certifications ensure that the casino practices fair gaming policies and that the transactions made with the casino are secure. For secure transactions look for a VeriSign logo or some other equal independent body. To check for fair gaming practices check whether there is a logo that declares that the casino’s payout percentage is audited by an independent auditor like Technical Systems Testing of North America (TST).
6. Available Games - Again the games available in a casino will be dependent on the software used by the casino. All you need to know is that your favorite games are offered by the casino before considering the next factor in relation to these games.
7. House Rules - After considering your favorite games find out the casino house rules for each game. Certain house rules do favor the player by actually lowering the house advantage for a specific game while some house rules of course favor the casino. If the house rules in a certain online casino favors the house then try looking for a casino with house rules that are in your favor. Although the actual effect on the house advantage can seem quite small you will find that favorable house rules actually DO affect your profit for the better or at least really does minimize your losses in the long run. A few examples of house rules that is in favor of the player are fewer decks used in games like blackjack, video poker, and baccarat. Microgaming casinos are perfect for baccarat players since they are the only ones that offer single-deck baccarat. Another example of a house rule in favor of the player is the use of a single-zero wheel in roulette. Always prefer playing in a casino that has European roulette over American roulette since the house edge is lowered from 7.89% to 2.7% in ALL types of bets, which is a pretty big difference. For serious players of their chosen games you should know all the other rules that are bound to affect the house advantage just make sure you factor in ALL of the house rules for each game since some will actually just negate each other’s effect. By ignoring some house rules you might end up choosing to play in a casino that has a higher house advantage than you figured.
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