Welcome to Onlinecasino.ie where we report on a daily basis what is going on in the world of online casino entertainment and other online gaming. We publish pieces about all manner of things which we think might be of interest to the Irish gambling public including such things as new casino games, financial news, legislation and responsible and safe gambling. Log in every day and see what is going on and join us with comments and reactions. In recent years it seems that a new online casino opens every day, there are certainly more than is healthy at the moment so how do you know where to go to have fun and remain safe? That is where we come in by doing our best to keep you in touch Before a new online casino goes live they seek contact with websites who are willing to promote them and go into partnership with them. Those websites are called affiliates, a term you will often come across in the travel world. It is similar to an agency arrangement but a bit more exclusive.

Scientists discover a part of the brain that makes some take larger risks than others

by admin on March 11, 2010, 6:48

If somebody said to you “let’s flip a coin and if you win I will give you €10 but if you lose you give me €5”, most people would jump at it as the gains far outweigh the possible loss on a 50/50 chance. Consider next if the stakes were raised to €100000 if you win and €50000 if you lose and most people would decline to take part despite the odds being exactly the same at 50/50. The reason for this is apparently “risk aversion” which is controlled by a small almond shaped part of our brain called the amygdala. [click to continue…]

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Your doctor is unlikely to diagnose problem gambling

by admin on March 10, 2010, 7:00

The chances of your Doctor recognising or even asking about chronic gambling problems is pretty remote according to the Royal College of General Practitioners which means that symptoms such as depression while possibly being linked to debt problems are not being linked to the cause. The vice chair of the college, Dr Clare Gerada, thinks more could be done and is being backed by the gambling charity GamCare who think that less than one percent of problem gamblers are getting help. A case in point is that of Mr Ian Semmell who says he thought of gambling as a way of making money but realised that compulsive gambling is a way of creating debt and losing houses, jobs etc. [click to continue…]

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Look carefully at advertised joining bonuses

March 9, 2010, 6 39

One of the most popular ways of attracting new customers to online casinos or online bookmakers is to publicize huge bonuses for signing up, usually in the form of an initial matching bonus but also sometimes for second or third deposits but even though we all like to get something for nothing it can sometimes [...]

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No casino for Hawaii

March 8, 2010, 8 11

It would have been the best of both worlds with the magnificent beaches, music  and atmosphere of Hawaii coupled with a bright shiny new casino in which to amuse yourself until the small hours but it is not to be. Only two US states currently have no legal gaming  and that includes casinos or lotteries [...]

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CBC produces a documentary about gambling youngsters.

March 7, 2010, 15 57

We all know the dangers of gambling addiction but what many may not have realized is that the youngsters of today are probably the first generation to have online casinos available at the touch of a button and computers and internet in every home all of which adds to a potential problem. Couple this with [...]

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Opening an account is safe and straightforward

March 6, 2010, 9 42

Opening an account for the first time at an online bookmaker can be a difficult step to take because we think  there are so many things to worry about whereas we would happily walk into a shop and hand our cash across the counter. In actual fact nothing could be further from the truth and [...]

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There are two kinds of websites in existence; those that promote absolutely any online casino that asks and those that take online gaming seriously and have a number of criteria which an online casino must fulfil before any partnership can be formed. Our site belongs in the second category. We have a number of criteria that will determine whether a casino will be part of our homepage or not. The financial aspect of which is a very minor role. If you link through us to a casino online we derive an income (paid by the casino, not by you) which allows us to keep our site up to date with the latest news , actions and tips and we can also get involved in any conflict with the casino that you are unable to resolve. This last item is luckily very infrequent but that is partly due to the parameters that we set before we do business with a casino online.

We are in regular contact with our partners about their offerings; for example is there a free casino option where players can try out free casino games and familiarize themselves with the game rules. Nearly every casino online offers free casino play but some take it more seriously than others. The free casino play should emulate the real play as closely as possible and the free casino games should only offer the same chance of winning as in real play. We look at how easy it is to deposit cash and more importantly how easy it is to get your winnings out and how long it takes. If it is more than 48 hours we are unlikely to do business. We look at the total offering of casino games as well as the graphics but also how well the casino games are explained and whether there is a teaching page. We look for an option of flash or instant casinos where there is no download required which some prefer. All in all we try to give you the best experience possible and you can help us by clicking through and registering with your favourite casino online.

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