Online Casinos

The world of online casinos can be a little daunting for someone new to the game. It may come as a suprise to know that the first casinos to launch on the Internet go as far back as 1996 and yet it took well over a decade for regulation to become implemented in the UK. In tha time, we have seen hundreds of online casinos spring up and knowing which ones are safe and which aren't isn't always straightforward.

The purpose of Online Casino UK is to provide an online casino guide for players in the UK reflecting the current state of play and to assist players in deciding for themselves which casinos are fair, trustworthy and provide a good service to gamblers. A main part of the site are the online casino reviews which reflect my own opinions and experiences playing various online casinos since 2005. But in addition, I have provided one or two lists and articles, such as my shortlist for the best casino and for US players who frequent this site, a list of USA casinos. Because of the unregulated environment in the USA, this is a traditionally sticky area.

Most of the online casinos you see on the site are well known names. All of the highstreet bookmakers now havd online casinos and poker rooms and teh mere fact that they have an established brand name to protect is enough to suggest that these are very dafe places to play at. Additionally, most have established banking procedures for their sportsbook operations that mean payouts are pretty fast, something that other online casinos sometimes struggle to compete in this area. I have created some online casino tips to assist players in recognising casinos that are properly regulated and run a fair, safe and reliable operation if you want to stray from the recognisable brands.

On every page of the site you will see selected online casinos listed in the right hand margin. I've played at a large number of these casinos over time and every casino listed provides a fair game. Standards of service vary considerably, but that's not a trait restricted to online gambling and every player will have their own requirements. To this end, when you look at my detailed casino reviews such as 32Red casino and the newer SEGA casino for example, you'll see I have added some extra information that isn't always obvious from looking at an online casino website. For example, cashout times and reverse pending times (explained in more detail on the Casino Tipsheet) play a major role in determining player satisfaction and where possible I have added this information to each review page.