Are online casinos safe?
Yes, online casinos are safe. Reputable operators of online casinos recognise that security is of paramount importance and as such go to extensive lengths to safeguard a player’s details. Online casino transactions are carried out over encrypted connections of military strength (128-bit). This means that when entering your credit card or e-wallet details, the information you enter is scrambled to ensure no other person can read the details you enter. Similarly, the information stored in a casino’s database (whether financial or personal account information) is encrypted and can often only be accessed by select individuals. Of course, a player should also recognise that they have some responsibility when it comes to security. A player should never divulge their account username or password. Similarly, when selecting an online casino to play at a user should ensure they have selected a reputable operation. Casinos operating using well-known software (e.g. Microgaming, Cryptologic, Playte