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I have been playing on-line casinos for about 3 years now, (Gawd, time flies and money disappears.) What I have had people ask about the dangers of on-line casinos is "How do you know these casinos don't control your winnings and losses given they know everything about you including your IP address" vs Brick and Mortar Casinos who don't know you. ? Hmmm, true. Another question : "If on-line are governed by gaming commissions on remote islands and not in our own countries, (Other than the UK Gambling Commission), how safe is it to say that our issues become pretty much useless when we have zero recourse ? I do know that Ask Gamblers help out players but should the casino simply decide to not pay-out, I read that there is really nothing anyone can do about it. You can't sue them without exorbitant fees in a foreign country/Island and writing to the gaming commissions in Malta, Gibralter or anywhere on those remote areas will help anyone in any way. I found those to be good questions and after searching I found that no answers, other than "they are monitored by gaming commissions and/or "play at recognized casinos monitored by the UK Gambling Commission:, (which I found more credible than those governed by these offshore islands. I mean, after all, why would any reputable establishment open on some far away Island unless they cannot be touched by larger government entities ? I have watched TV programs like 60 minutes, Fifth Estate, Prime Time, Market Place and others that basically caution against on-line casinos due to the vague re-courses players have against these gambling sites. Basically, there is a reason why some countries are restricted from many sites and seems like the USA is a large restriction for many. Would Anyone, including Ask Gamblers, have insight or knowledge on these questions ? Someone once told me that Thank-you Honestdude.