25 Security Measures To Consider While Gambling Online 

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Whether you gamble online or want to try it out, learning essential security measures for safe online gambling can protect your data. With tips on avoiding rogue online casinos, you can stay on legitimate sites with lucrative cash offers that might increase your winnings!

Below, we will explore steps to secure your online gambling experience and banking and personal information.

Finding Reputable Casinos

If you are gambling online for the first time, there are hundreds of casinos, but not every gambling establishment is honest. Dishonest casinos tighten their machines, have low Return To Player (RTP) percentages, or might only want to steal your deposit money and data, so research the casinos you want to play in. 

Considerations with legit casinos include: 

1. The casino should have excellent reviews across multiple sites (not just their own).

2. Their feedback should be positive, and players should recommend the gambling operator.

3. If there is negative feedback, the casino should reply to the gambler on how they will make corrections.

4. The casino should have visible licensing information on its homepage or About Us page.

5. Player complaints should NOT be about slow payouts. If you see this, avoid the site.

6. Avoid “too-good-to-be-true” casino offers. Verified casino signup offers will cash-match your initial deposit worth hundreds or thousands of dollars, so stick to verified sites to ensure you are not spoofed. 

7. If you are concerned about a site’s legitimacy, research it and only make a small deposit with a credit card, not a debit card. Confirm that you can cash out before funding your account with large amounts of cash. Another option is to bet with a cryptocurrency to remain anonymous (and access the casino’s juicy signup cash offers!).  

Encrypted Connections and Strong Passwords

Keeping your personally identifying information out of the hands of hackers is essential online. 

Here are some steps to protect your data from spying eyes: 

8. Legit casinos use SSL encryption, so look for HTTPS in the search bar instead of HTTP. They should also use 256-bit bank-grade encryption to protect your information when you create your account on their site. 

9. Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN), which hides your IP in a tunnel so hackers cannot track or view your status online.

10. Download the latest antivirus software and run automatic updates to stay safe online. Updates include patches to block hackers, so avoid delaying an update when it becomes available. 

11. When you create your casino account, use a strong password that includes numbers, symbols, and letters in upper and lower case, and store your password off your computer or use password management software to manage it. 

12. Avoid familiar passwords (birthdays, pets, first address), as hackers can try to use AI software to find this information.  

Device Security

Antivirus software can protect your computer and help block hacking incidents from rogue sites when online. 

Here are a few tips:

13. Your computer needs the latest antivirus software and strong firewall settings to block hacking incidents. 

14. Avoid random free antivirus trials online, which might include malware in the downloads. 

15. You might find discounted antivirus software protection on PCMag, SlickDeals, or directly through the antivirus website.

16. If an antivirus provider offers a free trial, test drive it to see if you like the platform and features.

17. Avoid using the free wifi when gambling online, whether you are playing slots and poker or demo mode, or online roulette real money USA games. This is available at a coffee shop, hotel, or airport. 

18. Free wifi is a feature some businesses offer. However, it is usually unsecured. An alternative is to use a VPN to block your identity and any personal information you send online.   

19. When setting up your casino account, and other online accounts, activate the two-step authentication for added security. Use a four- or six-digit code when logging in to deter hackers. 

20. Avoid banking on free wifi, as hackers can use Man-in-the-Middle attacks to view what you type (passwords, accounts). 

Phishing Awareness

When setting up your casino account, and in general, a few steps can help you avoid Phishing attacks:

21. Avoid opening email attachments, and take caution with emails. Hackers can use elaborate Phishing schemes to make email messages look legit. The email might state you have an urgent UPS package that they are returning. If you ordered from UPS, go to their website, not the email link. 

22. Hover over an email if it’s in Gmail, and you can see the email address. If it has a Gmail address or another address that is NOT UPS, it is likely a Phishing scam, and you should delete it. 

23. Antivirus software programs offer email protection and use AI to verify emails, so consider investing in Norton, Bitdefender, Eset, or another brand.  

24. Go to the business website to open email attachments.

25. Read the email subject line for typos, another sign it might be a hacker (most can spell very well!).

FAQ

Is free wifi safe to use at a hotel or the mall?

Free wifi is usually okay for surfing the net to check the weather or learn how to play roulette online, but if you are creating a new casino account and sharing your private banking data, then no, it is not safe. Use secure Wi-Fi instead and a VPN to hide your data and protect your passwords.

Are all casino websites secure?

No, if a gambling site has HTTP instead of HTTPS, avoid it. Legit sites use SSL encryption that will protect your data.

Is password sharing safe?

No, if a hacker gets into your text messages or emails, they can get access to your password.

Final Thoughts 

When gambling online for the first time, legit casinos are encrypted and use HTTPS to protect your data. Avoid rogue sites with several negative complaints, so when you gamble and eventually win, you can cash out when you want (and not worry about identity theft or delayed payouts!).

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