It all goes back to the question, is online gambling rigged? Well, in my opinion, there are several ways to answer that question, but in the end everybody would like to think that it is not. However, there are substantial differences between the several types of online gambling activities available on the net. The first difference is how the sites profit, online poker sites make their money by taking a rake from each pot, so the bigger the pot, the bigger the rake. So, what is to stop the site from making 2 players having great hands, each of whom think they have the other opponent beat, and as a result the pot gets bigger, and along with it the rake. This is why I will play tournaments or sng’s, because they take the rake at the beginning of the game and that is it. Some online poker sites use fishy tactics and ambiguous bonus policies; some have been involved in cheating scandals like Absolute Poker, however, the online poker scenario is also one of the cleanest and safest around and the industry is continuously improving its security protocols to provide the best possible service, after all, projecting trustiness is a great way to advertise your business and having a good name and reputation sales more than any bonus you offer.

Now, let’s talk about online blackjack. Blackjack is a relatively amusing game that attracts thousands of players every day, however, in blackjack and other casino games, the house profits directly from the players and there’s no such thing as rake. I refuse to play online blackjack for several reasons, the first is the odds; even when most sites advertise their games’ odds as the “Fairest”, it’s hard to believe that you’re chances are not statistically reduced when you’re playing a game that has programmed odds. The second is that you are playing against the house and the house will always want your money. I sat down with $20 and saw some of the most unrealistic catches the dealer made. But they have a reason to reduce your odds, and the reason is your money. This is why I refuse to play online blackjack, and play online poker instead.

Now, I’m not saying that all the online casinos are cheaters; some places are well regulated and operate under the supervision of a gaming association that controls every single detail including the odds on each and every table. Online blackjack can be fun; still, I’m not sure if it can be profitable, in online blackjack you are playing against the site, where as online poker you are playing against other people and the site is not involved as much. So again, these are just my opinion, give me feedback and what do you think about this issue.

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