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Some of the frequently asked questions that VIP gamblers at online casinos and online sports books ask are answered below.

Is gambling legal over the Internet?
It is widely acclaimed that virtual gaming is an international issue and some anti-gambling nations have passed specific laws to prevent online gambling. The international use of the Internet makes it highly impossible to police online gambling on a global scale. Currently, American players, for instance, may be prevented from betting on the internet due to the possible violations of 18 US Code 1084. It is however good to contact your domestic or federal authorities regarding the online gambling legality in specific jurisdictions.

If I am in the United States, what, if any, legal ramifications are there?
One federal law that holds such an impact is 18 US Code 1084. It was enacted to deject sports books from running business in the USA. This fact was known in a case where the government put a person on trial for wagering with a sports book. The judge took the point of the law into account and detained the prosecutor because the person who had placed these bets was not involved in the sale of any product or service for a certain fee involving any customers and clients.

How can I be sure I will get paid when I win?
Online sports books that VIP sports betting gamblers play at are licensed and regulated and they will prove it with the proper certificates on their websites. According to the law, the Sports book is required, to maintain an escrow account with money on deposit that exceeds the amount of all active bets. You can be sure that your winnings will always be paid accurately. If not, there are organizations that you can take your claims and queries to.

What is “the spread”?
Odds makers’ need a way of making even bets possible so they allocate a point advantage to a weaker sports team that is expected to lose by a certain number of points. If you wager on the stronger team then they have to win higher than the point advantage in order for you to win your bet. Half-point spreads are also achievable and offered for purchase.

What is “the juice”?
This is a slang word which means the cut that you must pay if you bet against the spread and you must have an average winning of more than 52.38% in order to come out ahead.

How do I open an account?
1. Press the “Open an Account” button or the “Signup” button on the website of the casino or sports book.
2. Fill out the online registration form with the required information.

How do I make a deposit?
1. Press the Account Management button.
2. Enter your account ID and password.
3. Click the Deposit button.
4. From the drop-down list options, select the amount you wish to deposit.
5. From the second drop-down list of options, select the method by which you would like to make your deposit.

Do VIP sports books work with AOL, Prodigy or CompuServe?
Yes! Any internet service provider that uses a 100% compatible TCP/IP pack will work. You will need the latest version of your ISP’s dialer software and for AOL it is version 9.0.