Many of the people who hesitate to try gambling at an online casino are nervous about putting their personal and credit card information on the internet. If this sounds like you, hopefully this article can help allay some of those fears. A reputable online casino is just as safe as paying a bill online or viewing your bank statement.

There are ways to tell if an online casino is reputable including doing research and seeing what other players have to say about them. Check the website to ensure that the casino has a license for some jurisdiction – that shows that they have some body governing their actions. The big gambling software providers won't let unlicensed casinos to use their software so checking what software powers the games is another way to tell if a company is likely to be reputable.

When you have to put any personal information in, make sure that the casino site is using secure encryption technology such as 128 bit SSL digital encryption. One way to tell is if the address bar starts with "https" because the s means it is a secure connection. There are higher levels of security but even most banks use 128 bit so that level is more than enough to safeguard your information.

If your concern is more about whether you'll be able to collect your winnings, part of the concern should be addressed when you did your research and talked to other players. If they're all happy with the site and saying they got paid, then it is pretty likely that the online casino will pay you, as well. You can also see if the site publishes any reports of player winnings, especially if the report is done by an independent company and not the casino itself.