What are the Biggest Myths about Online Casinos?

^{Intro: Hey, how are you lads? It's Sean. I'm here from Irish Luck. Now, I was born in Ireland but raised here in the States. Now, there are a lot of tall tales out there about online casinos, so we decided to make a video to sort out the truth from the rumors. Are online games rigged? Are casino bonuses real? What's the story with counting cards online? Well, let's find out what's really going on with the biggest myths about online casinos.}

^{Good. The suspicion around online casinos... Why are people suspicious of online casinos? On one level, it's understandable that people are suspicious about online casinos. Especially in the early days, these sites promised all the excitement of a night out on the town in a casino, but from the comfort of your own home. It sounded too good to be true. There was also the issue of trusting that the games were fair, and that your bank details were safe. Despite all this, online casinos have flourished, and the online gambling industry has become one of the biggest in the world. Still, a few nagging myths remain about online casinos.}

^{That's where we come in. And remember, we're talking about safe and legal casinos here. There's plenty of shady, unlicensed sites out there. Well, that's a whole different kettle of fish. So, stick with licensed sites, sit back, and let us debunk the biggest myths about online casinos.}

^{Myth one: Online gambling enables underage gambling. The legal gambling age in the UK and Ireland is 18, and at a real-life casino, they wouldn't even let you in the door without showing a photo ID. So, online casinos are the perfect place for underage gamblers, right? Well, no, actually. When you register at an online casino, you have to prove your identity by sending them a copy of your ID or a driver's license. The process takes quite a bit of time, and if they suspect something isn't right, you just won't be approved. The reality is, online casinos are on the same side as the law. They don't want underage people playing because, well, if they do, they risk losing their license.}

^{Myth two: Online casino games are rigged. At live casinos, people rarely suspect the games of being rigged. Everyone knows that there's a house edge in the casino's favor, so you're at a small disadvantage from the start. Plus, you can see the cards being dealt or the wheel spinning in real time. It's tempting to think that it's different because you aren't physically playing the game at an online casino, but the truth is, it's not. Online casino games are operated by a random number generator or RNG. It's impossible to predict or rig. What's more, casino software developers spend thousands to have their games audited for fairness. If an online casino were suspected of doing anything dodgy with their games, they would lose their license immediately. It's just not in the casino's interest to rig the games, even if they could.}

^{Myth three: You can count cards while playing online games. Alright, this is an easy one. Card counting in real-life blackjack is possible because casinos use a limited number of decks, which only get shuffled every once in a while or when they run out. It can tip the house edge in your favor, but if you're caught doing it, you're probably going to get thrown out. Now online, that's a whole different story. A computer can instantly shuffle all of the decks every single hand. It's like every hand you play is the first hand of every shoe. So, counting cards is pointless. Even live online blackjack, which uses real cards and real dealers, just isn't suitable for card counting. The decks are shuffled too frequently for this very reason. So unfortunately, card counting just doesn't work online.}

^{Myth four: Bonuses are not accessible. You may have heard the claim that casino bonuses are a scam and you can't win money off the back of a bonus. Well, that's not true. But, bonuses can be a little tricky. Casinos do offer legit bonuses and you can win real money, but they don't make it easy, and it's certainly not a guaranteed win. All bonuses come with terms and conditions, which have to be fulfilled before you can cash out. Things like wagering requirements, time limits, qualifying games, all these need to be taken into account. It's true that online casinos don't routinely hand out free money, but if you follow the instructions and conditions carefully, casino bonuses are legit, and you can wind up winning money.}

^{Myth five: Casino games are based only on luck. The simple answer to this is that it's actually a combination of luck and skill, depending on the game. Online casino games are split into two categories: soft games and skill-based games. With soft games like slots and roulette, the results are based purely on chance. On the other hand, with skill games like poker, blackjack, or even sports betting, your chances of winning depend on a combination of both strategy and luck.}

^{Myth six: You don't get paid if you're a winner. This is just not true. What is true is that there is a specific process involved in withdrawing your winnings. Casinos might have a long pending period, or you might need to send additional documents to prove your identity. But as long as you follow the instructions and go with the process, you don't need to worry about not being paid. Anyone that claims otherwise is either lying, or they were doing something wrong themselves.}

^{Myth seven: Play-money games let you win more. All online casinos let you play their games for free with play money. Now, this is a great way to test out new games and learn the rules without risking any real money. The rumor is these games are easier to win to entice people to play for real, but it's not true. In fact, play money games run on the exact same software as the regular games, using random number generators. The myth probably grew because people simply noticed losing real money more than play money. But that's exactly what it is, a myth.}

^{Outro: Well, there you have it, folks. As you can see, there are a lot of myths and vicious rumors swirling around out there about online casinos. I hope that we've helped you sort out some of these facts from fiction. Take a look at our full article about casino myths on irishluck.ie. And if you're still unsure, check out our frequently asked questions for more details. Thanks for watching, and I'll see you next time. [Music]}