How To Spot the Best Online Casinos
Being able to tell a legitimate online casino from one that isn’t is the first step to choosing the one you will join. You will learn which casino sites are rated the best by your fellow players.
Regulation & Licensing
Online gambling sites that cater to U.K. players are generally top quality. They are all licensed and registered with the U.K. Gambling Commission. It is the job of the commission to regularly oversee each of their registered casinos and sports betting sites. These sites must comply with the legal requirements in order to stay licensed. Smart casino players know not to get involved with sites that are regulated offshore. The reason for this is that they generally aren’t concerned with protecting the safety of their players’ personal and financial information. Being located outside the EU makes these operators feel like they can do whatever they want, with no concern for their players. This is always bad news for you.
- Keep in mind that a number of the U.K.’s legally regulated online casinos have their headquarters in other locations.
Common locations include:
- Gibraltar
- Malta
- Channel Islands
Despite the fact that many casino’s headquarters are in the above mentioned places, it doesn’t absolve them having to obtain proper licensing and follow all regulations set by the U.K. Gambling Commission. However, they also have to be licensed in the individual areas where their headquarters are located.
One thing that none of these casinos can fail to overlook is enabling problem gamblers to get help for their addiction. The casinos are, on some level, expected to give players access to the resources necessary if their gambling does spiral out of control. Some of these resources include the ability for players to limit their own access to their casino account(s.) GamCare and other similar organizations also offering counseling to players who feel they need it.
Customer Support
Some players are hesitant to join online casinos because they are concerned about a lack of customer support. Legitimate online casinos offer as much, if not more customer support, than land based casinos do. The best online casinos offer customer support 24 hours a day, and by multiple means. The most successful online casinos have a live chat feature in which players can instantly connect with a customer support representative. William Hill is one example of a popular online UK casino/sportsbook that provides easily accessible customer support at all times.