How to Safely Play on Gambling Sites
Bogdan LashchenkoEveryone wants to be safe. Regardless of what you do or where you go. This also applies to online gaming or just to the internet. Nobody wants their security to be compromised. That is why security software such as antivirus, antimalware or anti-hacking software was developed and used. Just as an unsuspecting person can be an easy target for criminals in real life, careless internet users can become easy prey for cyber attackers. Even gamblers who might be assumed to be carefree and risk-taking can be very picky when it comes to their cybersecurity.
The security of not only their personal information but also their financial information is one of the main reasons why many online gamblers are always on the lookout for safe and secure online casinos and online betting sites that are registered and licensed.
Aside from the fact that you should only gamble on real and legal sites, here are some more tips to help keep your online gambling safe.
Pay attention to the verification process
Most online casinos or betting sites require you to undergo identity verification. Usually this happens either after you sign up or before your first deposit, or sometimes before your first withdrawal. Either way, this is to ensure that any money you deposit or withdraw into your account comes from you and only you.
On the other hand, this also helps online casinos to stay safe. Because they can filter out fake profiles with unverifiable identities and block their accounts, if not even ban them.
Use a VPN
Using a virtual private network (VPN) can help you hide your location and your device's data from cyber attackers and protect your online activities at least on an additional level. However, always remember that not all VPNs are created equal, and that not all uses of VPNs are safe or legal.
Avoid free VPNs as they most likely come with ads and sometimes malware. They can steal your data instead of protecting it. In addition, some websites that are blocked in certain countries and areas can be accessed via a VPN. However, the site's security measures would expose the obfuscation of the service and eventually reveal your real IP address and location, which would result in the suspension and forfeiture of your account and money on it.
Check the security of the site
When using an online casino, you almost always have to send sensitive personal and financial information over the internet. This means that hackers will target these websites to steal your data.
You have to make sure that the site has strong end-to-end encryption for all communication channels. All online gambling sites should also have HTTPS security with a valid SSL server certificate. You can usually verify this by clicking the padlock next to the address of the page.
Use e-wallets instead of cards or bank accounts
There are many options that you can choose when making a deposit or withdrawal from online gambling sites. From a direct bank transfer to cryptocurrencies. The most popular payment methods are debit or credit cards. Instead of using your cards and risking your data being hacked, you should use an e-wallet instead.
With an e-wallet, you avoid the risk of your card or bank account details being passed on to the gambling site. All you need to provide is either your username or email address, or both.
Random Number Generator (RNG)
Online casinos do not have the option of shuffling the cards at random or spinning roulette wheels to randomize their results. You have to use computers to run an algorithm that produces random numbers or cards for each game. However, due to the nature of computer programming, online casinos can easily manipulate these algorithms to gain a profit advantage.
Therefore, independent random number generators (RNGs) are essential to ensure transparency and fairness. Recently, blockchain technology has proven extremely useful in providing solutions for transparent and incorruptible RNGs. Check the online casino of your choice to see what type of RNG they are using and if they can be trusted.
Before you leave
Aside from being safe when gambling online, responsible gambling is another must-have for any online bettor. Always make sure that you never exceed your bankroll and always play with frugality and strategy instead of just betting here and there.
Bogdan Lashchenko – content manager at EgamersWorld.Bogdan has been working at EGamersWorld since 2023. Joining the company, he began fillin the site with information, news and events.