Why Beginners Should Avoid Online Casinos

As gambling continues to be legalized around the nation, many new gamblers are gaining access to the world of online gambling. Online casinos and sports betting websites provide easier access to casino games and sports bets. More access to gambling should be viewed as a good thing for the majority of the gambling community.

However, there are certain drawbacks to online casinos, especially for newer gamblers. The traditional introduction to gambling can take many forms. Some of you probably learned to gamble by sitting around your gambling table. Others might have played their first game of poker in a college dorm. But as online gambling continues to gain steam, a new generation of gamblers will get their start online.

In this post, I’ll break down some of the drawbacks of online gambling. For the most part, the legalization of sports gambling is overwhelmingly positive. However, here are a few reasons beginners should avoid online casinos at the early stages of their gambling careers.

1 ‒ Money Loses Its Value

The first thing any half-decent gambler will advise new gamblers to do is manage their money. Bankroll management is crucial to your success and financial security when you gamble. Managing your money at a casino is relatively easy. As a beginner, the best thing to do is take out a certain amount of money and leave your credit cards at home.

Being able to hold your stack of chips provides you with a tangible connection to the amount of money you have. As you progress through your day of gambling, you can monitor your stack of chips. However, you aren’t afforded this opportunity if you gamble online.

It’s incredibly easy to deposit money into an online casino. Instead of putting your money on the table and getting a stack of chips, you click your mouse and increase the funds in a virtual wallet. That wallet occupies a microscopic portion of your computer screen. It’s easy to ignore the amount of money you have left, and it’s even easier to deposit more.

2 ‒ The Odds Are Stacked Against You

Several reputable real money online casinos deserve your business. However, on the internet, nothing is guaranteed. Over the years, a number of gambling websites have been accused of stealing money from gamblers or refusing to honor withdrawal amounts. Perhaps even more egregious, several sites have been outed for engaging in outright cheating.

Brick and mortar casinos are typically above board when it comes to publishing the odds of their respective games. As a gambler, you have a good idea of which games have which odds. Armed with this information, you can make a fact-based decision about which games to play.

One of the biggest issues that beginners have with online casinos is virtual blackjack. Blackjack is one of the best games for beginners due to its subtle complexity and potential ROI (return on investment). However, many experts advise gamblers to avoid playing blackjack online due to the relatively terrible odds.

3 ‒ It’s Easier to Be Deceived Online

As I said earlier, some online casinos aren’t worth your time. They may be lacking in quality customer service, or their games have terrible odds. Whatever issues these less reputable online casinos have, they should be avoided. While most online gamblers know which casinos they should do business with, some newer gamblers aren’t privy to this information.

It’s always best to do your research before depositing with a site, but it’s common for some new gamblers to get still duped. Even if you gamble with an upstanding casino, novices can still get tripped up. The process of placing a bet in person is finite and deliberate. However, online casinos can be complicated, which can result in newer gamblers losing money.

4 ‒ Easier Doesn’t Mean Better

The internet exists to make things easier for consumers. Instead of going to the grocery store, we can now order everything online. Instead of driving to a video rental store, you can stream any movie you want with a few clicks of your mouse. It’s never been easier to access data, content, and entertainment.

Opening up your computer and logging on to your gambling site of choice is infinitely easier than driving to a casino. But that doesn’t mean it’s preferable.

The online gambling experience is a watered-down version of gambling at a brick and mortar casino. Ease of access shouldn’t be the determining factor when deciding how to gamble.

5 ‒ It Can Make You Less Productive

One of the common issues I hear from new gamblers is that online gambling leads to a lack of productivity. Admittedly, this problem plagued me as well when I first started gambling online. Would any of you choose to work if you had the opportunity to play blackjack or Texas Hold’em?

New gamblers can frequently jump headfirst into gambling. Instead of focusing on bettering themselves through school or work, they defer to online gambling. The ease of access to gambling could continue to perpetuate this issue.

Every quality gambler must develop a sense of self-control and restraint. This skill, like bankroll management, might take some gamblers quite some time to master. But it’s much easier to practice that self-control if your gambling site of choice is as hard to access as your nearest casino.

6 ‒ Gambling Shouldn’t Be an Obsession

The main reason new gamblers should begin their journey is in the pursuit of entertainment. If you have dreams of becoming the next winner of the World Series of Poker, get in line. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to improve as a gambler, but there is with becoming obsessed with gambling.

Gambling addiction is a serious issue, especially with gamblers between the ages of 18 to 25. New gamblers might find it hard to gamble responsibly, especially if they’re immature. As I said earlier, it’s never been easier to gamble in the United States. If a new gambler quickly becomes obsessed with gambling, it could result in a rapid spiral.

It’s much easier to keep obsessive tendencies in check when partaking in traditional gambling. Once your day is done, or your money’s gone, you have to go back to your home. But if your casino can go wherever you go and can be accessed in a matter of seconds, it’s much more challenging to resist.

7 ‒ Gambling Should Be an Enjoyable Experience

Suppose you’re not enjoying yourself while gambling, there’s no point gambling in the first place—unless you’re a professional poker player, that is. Even then, I’m sure they enjoy making a living off playing cards.

Like I said in a previous point, online gambling is a watered-down version of in-person gambling. If my first experience gambling for actual money had been on my computer screen, there’s no way I would love it as much as I do. The environment you can find at a casino is electric and should be experienced by every aspiring gambler.

Online gambling has its place in the world. It’s excellent for sports betting, and, when done responsibly, it’s a good place to blow off steam. But there’s a significant difference between gambling in a casino and gambling in your bedroom on your laptop. There’s nothing like sitting down at your first blackjack table at a real casino. New gamblers who begin their careers online take some of the shine off their first legitimate gambling experience.

Conclusion

Online casinos are a fantastic resource for experienced gamblers. They can provide you with good experience and the potential to make money when used responsibly. Gambling will continue to be legalized in the coming years, and more people will have access to legitimate gambling than ever before.

For a majority of gamblers, this might seem like a great thing. However, the newest batch of gamblers might be in trouble. When introduced to gambling, new gamblers must understand the value of money and manage their bankroll. It’s much harder to manage money online yet much easier to turn cash into gambling credit.

The internet is full of deceptive practices that naive gamblers can fall victim to. Additionally, self-restraint can be challenging to exercise if your favorite casino is on your computer. New gamblers should view gambling as a fun activity, not something to obsess over. Gambling addiction can become an issue for younger gamblers, making online casinos potentially dangerous.