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A Word about Casino Security
Besides the fear of signing up for a casino that is dishonest, one of the biggest worries about potential online gamblers is security. Specifically, they want to know if their sensitive information, such as address, credit card or bank account information, is safe. Is their phone number sold to telemarketers? Can they become victims of identity theft, which can ruin their good credit? So many questions, and yet the answer is surprisingly simple.
If an online casino is safe, they will make sure to tell you. Look for a site that features secure encryption technology, such as 128 bit SSL digital encryption. Quite a mouthful, isn't it? What this means is that all financial transaction are done using a state-of-the-art technology that does not allow hackers or spammers to get a hold of your sensitive information.
It is the same method used by major banking institutions and credit card companies the world over to ensure the safety and integrity of all transactions. If you feel safe using your ATM or debit card, then you should have no problem with an online casino. Because the technology used is the same, if it is digital encryption.
128 bit SSL digital encryption ensures that not only is the transaction secure, but that only you and the receiving party (in this case, the casino) has access to the record of the transaction. Actually, most sites have some sort of "history" function, where only you, the account holder, can see each and every financial transaction you have done with the site. So if you ever have a question or dispute, all the information you need is right there, yours for the taking.
Some sites may use a digital encryption that is higher than 128 bit. While a higher sense of security if always great, 128 bit is more than adequate, and is what most sites offer. If you have ever used your credit card online for a purchase, then you have likely used a site that offered 128 bit encryption before. Next time you make an online purchase, see what the site says, it is usually displayed on the bar at the bottom of your browser window. 9.9 times out of 10, it will be 128 bit, and comletely safe. So play with confidence at sites that offer this technology!
