Security Measures Used by Online Casinos

February 05, 2009 | Article Category: Online Casinos

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Players Beware:

Players are often concerned about the security measures employed by online casinos. After all, players are giving the casinos a lot of personal information and also entrusting their deposits and winnings into the safe-keeping of their chosen online casino. For this reason, players need to be aware that some casinos are more secure and trustworthy than others. It is very important to check independent reviews before parting with any personal information.

Players need to ensure that their chosen online casino is reputable and has a good gaming license. The gaming license ensures that the casino runs under the licensing country's jurisdiction, and that strict rules are followed and regarding the operation of the casino and payouts.

Security Measures:

Data encryption software scrambles information provided by players that is sent over the Internet. It ensures that the only people who can see it are those that are authorized to do so when it reaches its destination. A virtual key unscrambles the information.

Encryption:

The best security that online casinos can offer is 128-bit SSL encryption. This is the best security to prevent access by hackers. Internet casinos using the 128-bit SSL encryption are amongst the best choices, and the safest casinos to play at.

While 40-bit encryption is better than no encryption at all, it is far from secure. A good analogy would be between a skeleton key and a more modern lock - a 40-bit key "locks" the player's data, but a child with a decryption program wouldn't think twice about accessing the data within. Players should not accept claims of 40-bit encryption offering secure transactions. Accept nothing less than 128-bits.

If the casino site doesn't indicate what encryption method is used, a web browser can reveal the information. On the status bar there should appear some kind of closed lock symbol. (An open lock or a lock with a slash though it means that NO encryption is used. Beware!) Right clicking or double-clicking on the lock (depending upon which browser and operating system is used,) will display information about the encryption type, and number of bits used.

Transferal of Funds:

There are a number of safe methods to transfer funds to and from online casinos. As with any transfer of money on the Internet, it is important to ensure that a reputable encryption company is being used. Credit card details are stored on secure servers. The secure servers are in turn protected by constantly upgraded firewall systems. Purchases made in this manner are safer than purchases that are made in land-based stores.

Sharing Personal Information:

While personal information is sometimes shared, a reputable online casino will only disclose a player's personal information according to the terms laid out in their privacy policies. This information is usually only shared with others who form part of their group. Players who do not want their information shared, should carefully read the privacy policy to ensure that they approve of the list provided by the casino operator.

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