If you have thought to try your hand at gambling online, here is some guidance:

First, understand that if you are a citizen of the United States, many banks and credit card companies will not let you directly fund a casino account. So you need to find a casino that has funding availability for you, the U.S. citizen.

Second, when you do find a casino, play with “play money” awhile so you can familiarize yourself with the software. Most casinos will have you actually download their gaming software to your computer. Thereafter, you need not surf to and log in to their site to play, just click an icon on your desktop.

Third, be aware that the online gaming business is very competitive – they all want YOU as a new customer! So they will offer incentives such as matching your initial deposit up to as high as $1,200 with free money from them.

Read the fine print before signing up: how do they pay out your winnings to you and how quickly? Check if they offer toll-free customer support – most do.

Baccarat, poker, blackjack, keno and other traditional casino games will all be available to you online. In addition, there are sportsbook sites which allow you to place wagers or bets on virtually every sporting event in the world, including NFL footbal, MLB baseball, NBA basketball, NHL hockey, horseracing, NASCAR and special events such as the Superbowl and Triple Crown. Some sites even take wagers on the outcome of presidential elections, major criminal trials and more!

Your best “bet” is to visit a gambling web portal site that will offer you education and guidance. These sites know where the best bonuses are for first-time players, can explain the intricacies of funding your accounts, and also offer sports odds lines and a wealth of other information to give you a fun and profitable online gaming experience.