In the pre-internet era, gamblers had to visit a traditional (land-based) casino just to catch some fun. However, not everyone can afford the time, or the money needed to travel to Las Vegas for example to go gamble at a casino.

Now, with the increasing number of available online casinos, more and more gamblers are now finding it a lot more practical and convenient to play at an online casino like the renowned Gambino Casino.

Online casinos have definitely made gambling a lot easier than it used to be several years ago.

"It's something we have been looking at for a while, as we need to. We have got a large investment in bricks and mortar. The future of the world, not just our industry, but everywhere is going online,” said Chief executive of Sky City, Graeme Stephens on the expansion of casino gaming in a report.

"We are evaluating our options in that space, and if we can make something work, we would like to.

Most commonly known as virtual casino, internet casinos are an online form of the more familiar and classic casino that allows players or gambler to play or bet on casino games online.

There are currently just two types of online casinos, the web-based online casinos and the download-based online casinos.

Web-Based Online Casino
Also known as the flash casino, web-based online casinos are websites where users are allowed to play and bet on various casino games without having to download any software in their local computers.

This kind of casino is usually the easiest to setup, as casino games are played and presented via a browser plug-in.

Download-Based Online Casino
This is a type of online casino where users are required to download additional software in order to play the games available. More often than not, a download-based online casino runs faster and better than a web-based online casino.

Players are offered different online casino games that are similar to those that are available in land-based casinos like baccarat, slot machines and poker.

Getting Started
For first-time players in an online casino, getting started shouldn’t really pose a problem—as most online casinos provide detailed step by step guides on how to play. Usually, all that is required is a suitable device and a stable internet connection.

Based on the which online casino you decide to play at, the rules and regulation guiding how gamblers play or newbies get started may differ. For web-based online casinos, new users are required to sign up first before playing—which is usually a security measure to enhance a player’s experience.

However, for download-based online casinos, the player would need to first download the software before being able to play any of the games on offer—players can download casino games on any device that is compatible with iOS or Android. Once the software has been downloaded, the game can now be accessible to players anytime and anywhere. Additionally, new players must sign up before they can access the array of online games available.

Playing at an online casino may not be as extravagant or give the exact same vibes that one might experience at a land-based casino. However, there are lots of important benefits of choosing to play at an online casino instead.

Players get as much convenience as they require, without having to step out of their comfort zone as online casino games are totally safe, secure and accessible to players anywhere and anytime they want. Additionally, online casinos offer more incentives than land-based casinos with various bonuses available to new and existing players.