Online Casinos for Elderly, Seniors and Disabled
Ian C. Langtree - Content Writer/Editor for Disabled World
Published: 2010/02/01 - Updated: 2023/11/21
Publication Type: Informative
Topic: Accessible Games and Gaming (Publications Database)
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Synopsis: Information on accessible online casinos for seniors and persons with disabilities that can be played from home.
• When the Internet became popular, gaming and casino-style gambling websites became increasingly popular pastimes for both able-bodied, veterans, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
• With the thousands of online casinos available on the internet, it can seem like a jungle to the first-time player looking for a safe place to enjoy the excitement of online gambling.
Introduction
Being physically disabled often means it is virtually impossible to attend some entertainment venues such as clubs, sports events, and land-based casinos. When the Internet became so hugely popular, gaming and casino-style gambling websites also became increasingly popular pastimes for both able-bodied, veterans, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
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The reason for this overnight popularity is simple, the world wide web is mainly accessible to anyone with an internet connection, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Feeling bored or can't sleep? Boot up your computer and be chatting or game playing with people worldwide in minutes. No more logistics in organizing a few hours at your local bingo hall or maneuvering a wheelchair through a crowded venue to access a slot machine at a club or casino.
Safe Online Casinos
With the thousands of online casinos available on the internet, it can seem like a jungle to the first-time player looking for a safe place to enjoy the excitement of online gambling. Of course, all online casinos will advertise they are "safe." Still, the best way to find out is to look around the web, read as many reviews as possible, and check out the online player's forums, where other internet gamblers have posted comments about the various online casinos available.
Most of the more reputable online casinos carry a certification from one of the major internet watchdog sites, and these certifications can generally be trusted.
First, check that an online casino that displays a seal of approval is genuine by checking the website of the approving body. There it is possible to find a lot of relevant information regarding the seal of approval.
Some sites provide certification for online casinos with varying standards.
An online casino website with a certificate of gaming excellence might have won the rating simply by having a great range of games, while customer service and payout times may be low. The best bet is to trust certificates covering every aspect of an online casino's operation after rigorous testing.
Standard conditions in most online casinos often involve bonuses received when a player deposits cash into the online casino account. These bonuses always carry conditions and must be played before any winnings can be withdrawn.
Thoroughly check all rules and conditions before playing.
Remember - Game of Chance players don't lose because they never win; they lose because they don't quit when they're ahead.
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