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The first online casinos first appeared back in the early 1990′s, and since then there have literally been thousands of sites that have launched.  Some of these sites are reputable and trustworthy, representing in many cases an extension of a land based gambling operator into the online environment.  These sites offer a fair and equal playing environment as well as good levels of customer support and banking options.

However, whilst there are a number of good casino operators out there, there are also a number of operators running sites that are not reputable.  The online gaming industry has been plagued by a number of rogue sites over the years.  The online casino market remains largely unregulated, and whilst governments continue to fail to adequately address the issue of responsible regulation of the online market, rogue sites are likely to remain in operation.

This is certainly an issue in the Australian market.  Many of the land based gambling operators that are currently active in the Australian sports betting industry have taken the decision not to enter the Australian market.  Consequently, recognised brand names within the Australian gambling industry such as SportingBet and Betfair, will only allow access to their casino and pokies games to players residing outside of Australia.

Consequently Australian players looking to play pokies online are often faced with a number of sites and brands that they barely if at all recognise.  In an attempt to address this issue, below we offer our thoughts on how to find the best online pokies sites for Australians.

Key factors in identifying the best online pokies sites for Aussies:

 Pick a reputable casino to play at:

Look for sites that have been established for some time.  Sites that have stood the test of time and are still in operation should offer players a safer and more secure environment from which to play their favourite casino games and poker machines.

Good casinos have good player support:

Good sites offer players good support options.  Players should steer clear of sites that simply don't offer good levels of customer support.  Look for 24/7 telephone and email support.  Some sites are also offering 24/7 chat support as well.

  The joy of playing online is that you can play at any time, and any time zone.  If in doubt contact support before signing up with them and see what type of response you receive.

Banking options:

Look for sites that offer players good banking options, and ensure that you are happy with the withdrawal methods these casinos offer.  Look for sites that accept credit cards such as Visa or Mastercard, as well as other options such as Poli.

Currency options:

Look for casino sites that offer your local currency.  This not only makes things easier for you as a player, but also means less exchange rate fees or charges should you make a deposit with a credit card.

Deposit bonuses:

The old adage that 'if it sounds too true it probably is' certainly applies to casino bonuses.  The competition to attract new players is fierce amongst online casinos.  A number of sites are prepared to offer bonuses in order to attract you to their site over a competitor.

  However, before taking up a bonus make sure you read and understand the small print.  In many cases, bonuses have strict terms and conditions associated with them and these vary from site to site.  In particular, keep an eye out for the terms associated with the wagering requirement.

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This entry was written by

Nena

on Thursday, February 28th, 2013 at 10:54 pm and is filed under Blog.