Even the most experienced players look at opening an account with an online casino as being a daunting task. This is because while they may be familiar with traditional casino gaming, their knowledge of online gaming may be limited. Well, there is no reason to approach online gaming with trepidation as signing up and playing is often user friendly and quite easy to do.
The first step for a beginner to take is to select a casino that is most appealing. (Yes, personal preferences are fine.) Once you settle on which casino you wish to take your business you must open an account. This is done by first proving you are of legal age to gamble (many casinos will require you to fax or email copies of photo ID as proof) and then making a monetary deposit into your account. This can be done through bank transfers, wire services, etc. Once your account has been opened and your identity established you are ready to play.
Playing in an online casino is no different than playing in a real casino. The obvious difference, of course, is that you are playing from a remote location via an internet connection. Gaming is either facilitated through following a "real" dealer via webcam or by downloading casino gaming software. Regardless of the method employed, bets are placed against the deposits in the account.
When you wish to cash out you winnings, you simple process a withdrawal request. The money will then be transferred to your bank account within a few days. If all of this sounds easy it is because it is! If it was tough then it would never be as popular as it has become!