Online Gambling is the act of placing bets on games of chance and skill via the internet. The activity is legal on a federal level, but states regulate it differently. Currently, twenty states allow residents to wager on sporting events via the internet.

Online Casinos

Online casinos offer a variety of games, including slots, blackjack, and roulette. Many offer free play before allowing players to deposit money. This gives the player an opportunity to learn the game and practice their skills before placing actual bets.

Poker

Online poker sites are growing in popularity at a faster rate than other types of online gambling. In 2005, revenue from online poker was estimated at $2 billion worldwide.

The most common forms of gambling on the Internet are sports betting, casino games, and poker. In 2005, sports book betting accounted for roughly one-third of all online gambling revenues, followed by casino games at 18%.

Credit cards and electronic checks are the most common payment methods used by online gamblers. Generally, these payment methods are easy to use and require minimal personal information. However, some people prefer to deposit and withdraw using alternate forms of currency, such as Bitcoin.

Cryptocurrencies

Despite the recent rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies, regulated US state-licensed gambling sites/apps have yet to offer their players the option to deposit and withdraw using cryptocurrencies. This is due to concerns over the security of these alternative payments. Until these concerns are resolved, there is no need to use cryptocurrencies as a primary method of funding your online gambling account.