Gambling review: What does the future bring?

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ThePOGG.com is quickly gaining a reputation for being tough on casino operators and having high standards for reviewing casinos. Their casino reviews are thoroughly researched which includes a detailed analysis on the casino’s terms and conditions to highlight important issues for players.

Quite often you might find casinos that are recommended at other portals, will be not recommended or even blacklisted at ThePOGG. They were previously an official ADR of the UKGC but recently announced their resignation from the service over a policy about full disclosure of evidence when managing complaints which ThePOGG felt was helpful to fraudulent players and harmful to everyone else.

Game Contribution & Weighting

Depending on the house edge, not all casino games contribute the same amount towards meeting bonus wagering requirements. In most cases, bets made on slots and scratch cards will count entirely towards the bonus playthrough. Yet, wagers on table games including roulette, blackjack and different casino poker variants usually have a much lower weighting.

The weighting of a casino game is given as a percentage. So, say, for example, you play blackjack games with your bonus funds and bet £5 per hand. If the conditions attribute a weighting of 10% to blackjack, then for every hand you play, just 50p of that will contribute towards fulfilling the wagering requirements.

You may also find that some casino bonuses exclude certain types of games, such as live dealer casino games and even some online slots entirely from bonus play.

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How we Rate Online Gambling Sites

Every gambling site you see on here has passed a strict testing process. This means that all these operators are safe, secure and trusted. Moreover, you will have access to customer support when needed. The testing process for online casino sites consists of the following:

Reputation

The casinos that we review must have a positive reputation. All the best brands in the world are popular because they know how to satisfy their customers; online casino websites are no different. Our experts research what other players think about each operator, before determining whether they will be good enough to recommend to you.

Payments

Some online casinos accept players based in Arabic-speaking countries, but many don’t. We make sure that all our listed casinos accept payments from the MENA region.

Bonus Offerings

Bonus offers can make your online casino experience more enjoyable. Our team have sampled many varieties of bonuses from a wide range to ensure only the fairest and best value offers are presented to you.

Customer Service

You may experience an issue when you play online, such as delays in payments and technical issues. While rare, it helps to have a caring and competent customer support team on the other line if something happens. Our recommended online casinos are staffed by trained professionals ready to provide you with timely solutions to any of your problems.

Mobile and App Compatibility

The world is getting more digital and many players are moving away from their desktops. As a result, many casinos have now optimised their webpages for mobile and developed apps too. Every operator you see on here has user-friendly accelerated mobile pages (AMPs) and/or well-functioning apps that can be downloaded from iOS or Android devices.

Anonymity/Registration Eligibility (VPN Access)

The regulatory nature of online gambling across the Middle East and North Africa means that protecting your identity is vital. All the online casinos that feature on our website can be accessed via a secure VPN. We have also made sure that you can retain anonymity when it comes to creating a player account, as well as withdrawing and depositing money.

To find out how we review our sportsbooks and casinos before including them in the list of the top gambling sites in the Arabic speaking region, check out the section below.

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Cryptocurrencies

• BTC
• ETH
• XRP
• DOGE
• BCH
• LTC
• TRX
• EOS
• USDT
• BNB

2️⃣ Which are the best Casino.com games for UK players?

The list of top gambling games at Casino.com UK is vast enough. Players will be able to choose from various quality online slot machines that come with excellent graphics and gameplay features. There are various table games such as roulette and blackjack. The selection of live dealer games is also impressive.

LeoVegas

Hippos and tiger cubs

His country typology is quirky, slightly chaotic and not always convincing, but definitely fun:

• Hippos (ears of the formal state above the water line, but most of what matters – informal power, patronage networks – below the water and out of sight). Examples: Sierra Leone, Malawi
• Hippos scrambling out of the river (my words) and becoming more formalized: Kenya, Uganda, Ghana
• Tigerfish (big fish gobbling up little fish): Nigeria, DR Congo
• Hyenas: (scavengers fighting over the scraps): South Sudan, Afghanistan
• Tiger Cubs: Bangladesh
• Lions (ruthless, concentrated power behind a development bargain): Rwanda, Ethiopia (at least until recently)
• Dragons and Tigers: China, Vietnam
• Peacock: India (a ‘spindly bird’ underneath the big feathers)

I liked his nuance, his lack of academic obfuscation, his focus on the economy and private sector (when he travels he seeks out businesses from Somaliland to South Africa and delves deeply into their experiences of development). He has a good eye for politics and always asks good questions.

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4. Quality Customer Support in English

English is the default language used at all the best casino sites. There should be no issues with language barriers when it comes to the website’s terms and conditions and when communicating with the customer support team.

Customer support is an important factor we assess in our UK online casino reviews. There should be options to contact the casino at convenient times. 24/7 availability is a real plus for those who like to play at unsociable hours. The best UK casinos for 2022 provide numerous convenient channels to contact their customer support team. These include email, contact form, telephone and live chat.

Operators with 24/7 English online casino customer support:

• Grand Ivy
• Dream Vegas
• Casimba
• BetVictor
• Ladbrokes
• PlayOJO
• Playzee
• Betiton
• Fun Casino
• Yako

It is worth noting that telephone customer support is not always free of charge. So, you should keep in mind that there may be possible fees if you choose to phone for help. This is one of the reasons our reviewers prefer live chat.

Live chat is a much cheaper option for both players and safe online casinos. It is also a more convenient option for many players. For these reasons, we recommend using live chat for most customer support issues. Of course, if your query is not urgent, e-mail also provides a handy option. Reliable casinos usually reply to email enquiries within one business day.

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Data Security, Encryption and Privacy

A significant part of licencing requirements is dedicated to the safety and protection of your personal data.

Data protection regulations stipulate that no personal data about players may be passed on to third parties. For all online casinos in the UK, the strict guidelines associated with the General Data Protection Regulation in EU law are binding.

The encryption standards required by casino sites are comparable to those used in online banking and online shops such as Amazon. So when you play at our recommended secure online casinos, you can be confident your transactions will be secure.

Excerpt from the Gambling Commission Data Protection Policy

PURPOSE LIMITATION

6.1 Personal Data must be collected only for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes. It must not be further Processed in any manner incompatible with those purposes.

6.2 You cannot use Personal Data for new, different or incompatible purposes from that disclosed when it was first obtained unless you have informed the Data Subject of the new purposes and they have Consented where necessary.

Gambling Commission

The secure transmission of data on the internet is ensured by Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS). So, you should always pay attention to the inclusion of “https://” in the web address. SSL certificates are used to encrypt the transfer of data on the internet. There is a simple check you can carry out yourself to ensure that the connection is truly secure at the UK’s safe casino sites.

In Google Chrome, this works by clicking the green padlock icon that appears before the web address in the browser. On the popup, you will see Certificate (Valid). When you click on it, a window will open with certificate information. From there, you can click on Issuer Statement, where you will find a link to the official website of the certification authority. The process works similarly for other browsers, such as Firefox, Microsoft Edge and Safari.

The safe online casinos featured on our site will most likely hold an SSL certificate provided by one of the following certification authorities:

What is an SSL Certificate?

An SSL certificate creates an encrypted connection between your web browser and a secure web page. The certification body Thawte compares this process with sealing a letter before sending it. Make sure that “https” is in front of the web address in the browser before entering any personal or payment information on a website.

The companies listed above are among the most respected and reliable internet security service providers, and their products are used by countless websites worldwide. If an online casino uses their services, it receives a higher score in our security ratings. You can be sure that operators using services from the companies mentioned above are among the UK’s most trusted online casino websites.

Gambling Review

Bacta is currently finalising its submission to the Gambling Review and liaising with other stakeholders, including related trade associations in order to maximise opportunities to strengthen asks by presenting a united front.

Bacta is seeking an evidence-based approach to the new legislation from government and will present the research it has commissioned over recent years.

For a clearer view of bacta’s position on the Gambling Review and to discuss the issues in more detail, we urge members to attend our upcoming webinar on March 11, 2021. Further details of how to join this webinar will be sent to members closer to the date.

The report and link to re-watch this webinar can be found here

Duncan Green reviews a provocative new book, which argues that countries’ economic progress depends on a ‘bargain’ struck by the elite to push for growth and development

Ah, the summer reading backlog. A hammock, sunshine (lots of it) and some good books. Top of my reviews list this year was Gambling on Development: Why Some Countries Win and Others Lose, by Stefan Dercon. He summarised his book in this blog back in May, but I wanted to read (and review) it for myself.

Dercon is a big name, former chief economist at DFID, a prof at Oxford, and until recently a policy adviser to the UK Foreign Secretary. Which means he’s also an insider, in a lot of rooms when big decisions were being taken. This isn’t a kiss-and-tell – he is usually pretty discreet, but it’s still a fascinating account.

I started off predisposed to scepticism, but ended up being 80% won over. Why sceptical? Because I have read too many books and papers where economists say ‘wow, I’ve just discovered this thing called politics – let me explain it to you’. But Stefan goes well beyond econo-splaining, making a good faith effort to bring together economics and politics into a coherent whole.

Stake.com Safety

According to my research, Stake.com has adequate overall safety and security, with no reported issues to date.

More importantly, Stake crypto casino offers the 2FA feature to protect your account.

Although 2FA is a standard feature in the cryptocurrency industry, it’s not yet the case in the crypto gambling industry.

Stake casino is a verified member of the Crypto Gambling Foundation. This guarantees that all the provably games on the platform (Stake originals) are provably fair.

Bets can be verified on the platform or through third-party websites with an open-source verification procedure.

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3. Easy usability

As a punter, especially a beginner, it is of utmost importance for you to understand how online gambling sites work — generally the best gambling sites UK have super simple platforms. It is preferred that they are not cryptic or unclear about the process of betting. This includes interpreting the odds, reading them, being able to interact with other punters, and getting advice on your bets too. This will make your betting journey more enjoyable.

Well-established sites with a good reputation usually have an easy-to-understand user interface. This prevents the punter from spending too much time trying to understand the process of gambling online.

The Legality of Online Gambling in Arabic Countries

Online gambling is largely prohibited in Arabic-speaking countries. There are some exceptions; Lebanon has government-approved sites for sports betting, while Morocco does likewise but for lotteries.

Although most governments in the Middle East and North Africa would prefer that their citizens didn’t gamble online, the steps they take to stop players from accessing online casinos vary and are often mild. Only some governments actively block gambling sites, while even fewer make attempts to prosecute players who take part in such activities online.

Many players in this region gamble online each day and take measures to protect themselves. Ways that you can keep yourself safe include using a secure VPN, along with well-protected banking systems and payment methods. These will help to allow you to remain anonymous when accessing online casino and sports betting websites.

To ensure that your identity is protected and that you can wager safely, we recommend that you read our sportsbook and online casino reviews before depositing with any operator.

Online Gambling Reviews for Arabic Players

To give you the greatest online betting experience, we’ve reviewed the best sportsbooks and casinos for players in the Middle East and North Africa. You’ll find various game types, the best possible sporting odds and exciting bonus offers. We have covered a broad variety of verticals and sports so you can find something that suits you, regardless of your preferences.

Tether (USDT)

Have you heard of the cryptocurrency Tether? While USDT isn’t as well known as its big brother Bitcoin, the USD-pegged stablecoin is popular when it comes to depositing into crypto casinos. Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that are linked to a stable asset. In the case of USDT, this is the American dollar. Thus, the value of 1 tether is always close to the current dollar value. In our list you will find reputable USDT casinos that accept players and where you can play safely and fairly. All Tether Casinos are verified by us and licensed by the Curaçao Gaming Authority.

Conflict of Interest

MG's university currently receives research funding from Norsk Tipping (the gambling operator owned by the Norwegian Government). MG has also received funding for a number of research projects in the area of gambling education for young people, social responsibility in gambling and gambling treatment from Gamble Aware (formerly the Responsible Gambling Trust), a charitable body which funds its research program based on donations from the gambling industry. MG regularly undertakes consultancy for various gaming companies in the area of social responsibility in gambling.

The remaining authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

Synthesized Findings

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