Since around 2300BC, people have gambled on anything and everything they could, including money, houses, the results of games, sports and even wars. The word Casino came about much later and was originally used by the Italians to describe a small villa or summerhouse which had been purpose built for entertaining. At a later date in the nineteenth century, the meaning of "casino" changed and was used to describe larger buildings where you could gamble and Play Casino Games.

Online gambling was first made possible in 1994, when the Caribbean islands of Antigua & Barbuda passed the Free Trade and Processing Zone Act, allowing them to act as a jurisdiction for the issuing of gambling licenses. The first online casino opened its virtual doors in 1996 and since they were launched, they've been a huge success with players all over the world, offering a constantly expanding range of games. Online casinos are simply versions of the traditional casino, and let you play online rather than have to leave the comfort of your own home.

The games themselves can be split into three main categories at most Online Casinos: table games, gaming machines and random number games. Table games such as Poker or Blackjack use cards or dice, Gaming Machines/Slot Machines are played by one player at a time, with no need for casino staff or other players and Random number games including Roulette or Keno involves the choice of different numbers. There are constantly new exciting games being developed for players and there have been huge advances in security and electronic payment services.

Although some countries such as the USA have recently placed restrictions on online gaming, gambling is still one of our favorite ways to have fun.