Online Gambling is any form of gambling that is conducted over the internet, including virtual poker, casinos and sports betting. New Jersey was a pioneer in the space, legalizing and regulating iGaming and establishing itself as a leader in the industry.

To gamble online, you first need to register with a gambling website by entering a few details and depositing money (if you’re gambling with real money). Then you can choose which games and how much to bet. This amount is known as your bankroll, and winnings will be added to this. Likewise, losses will be deducted from it. You can also set loss limits and a time-out period to ensure your account doesn’t get too depleted.

In order to keep your gambling experience safe, it’s important to monitor your online transactions and report suspicious activity to the casino immediately. You should also make sure to use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication whenever possible. In addition, it’s a good idea to use an anti-virus and keep your operating system up-to-date.

While there are many benefits to gambling online, it is important to remember that it is a dangerous pastime and can lead to addiction. If you think you might have a gambling problem, you can take GamCare’s online assessment which will ask you a series of questions about your behaviour and give you a personalised report. You can also contact Victim Support for help and advice. They can provide free and confidential support for victims of cybercrime.