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Sure, casinos - a realm where risk dances with chance! Online or offline, the game's the same, yet the rules? Oh, they differ. Online, it's a digital battleground. Hackers, scammers, the usual suspects in the cyber alley. Yes, you're sitting in your comfy chair, but out there in the digital shadows, someone's always lurking, waiting to pounce on your virtual stack of chips. Be vigilant, be smart. It's not just about playing the game; it's about playing it safe

Offline, the threats are, well, more tangible. Walking into a casino with a wad of cash? That's like holding a neon sign saying, "Hey, rob me!" It's not paranoia; it's just plain sense. You've got to be aware, always looking over your shoulder. And let's talk trust. Finding a safe casino is like finding a needle in a haystack. A trusted name? A good sign, but remember, in this high-stakes world, even the mightiest can fall. Business is business, and rivalry? It's the silent player at every table
Yes, as long as we can anticipate the risks so they don't increase, we are still safe when gambling. We can feel the fun in an online or offline casino too. However, I feel that gambling at online casinos is very vulnerable to the various things you mentioned. This really requires serious attention from us so that we can protect our data from hacking or fraud.

We must be able to gamble intelligently by always limiting our gambling activities, whether in online casinos or offline casinos. We cannot assume we are very safe because we don't know what the hackers or scammers will do. And as long as we can take good care of ourselves, we will be safe.

And the same goes if we gamble at offline casinos. We don't need to bring much money to the casino, especially if the distance between home and the casino is far. We don't know who will be the bad guy. And if they find out we brought a lot of money to go gambling, maybe they will rob us and take all our money. So there is no safe place, but we can still be careful to maintain personal safety when gambling, whether in online casinos or offline casinos.
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It depends on what you think when the word security is mentioned, as compared to physical casinos, if you were to win a big prize on an online casino it is unlikely you will be mugged as soon as you leave it, since from the beginning you are on the comfort of your own home, something that can be very common on some countries.

However it is true that online casinos and their strict identification policies can leave gamblers in a difficult situation, especially if for some reason their data was stolen by hackers.

Yeah, that's exactly what I mean. Online gambling may seem safer than heading to a sketchy casino, but browsing on your phone or laptop comes with its own problems. You gotta fork over a bunch of private info and send in photos of your ID and stuff. And once you hand that stuff over, theres always a chance it could get hacked or stolen if their systems aren't airtight.  So you're trading the risk of getting mugged for possibly having your identity ripped off.  Lose-lose if you ask me!
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If we do speak literally about security literally then both sides does have its own level of risks and its something that cant really be removed out and something that would really typical.
It would really be just that impossible that you wont really be able to point out on which one is really that something you dont like and something that you could bare on.
Think off that when the time that you are really that dealing with online gaming and other kind of engagement then hack and exploits could really actually happen and this is something
that you should really be wary of, because if you dont then you are really that putting yourself on such big trouble.
Yes, that is true because online and offline casinos have different risks, but they are still risks. The risk here is both losing money but using different paths. If we come into contact with something online, we have to think about commonplace hacks and exploits.

And when it comes to online casinos, we must consider crimes that can occur anywhere and anytime. If we bring a lot of money to an offline casino, it can also attract the attention of bad people who want to rob us. Each online and offline casino has its risks.

Those used to online casinos must always be careful in choosing the casino. Always choose a trusted casino that has been proven safe. Even though the casino is safe and trustworthy, it cannot always be 100% because this is a business. There will be rivals who don't like it so each casino must pay attention to its security.
Sure, casinos - a realm where risk dances with chance! Online or offline, the game's the same, yet the rules? Oh, they differ. Online, it's a digital battleground. Hackers, scammers, the usual suspects in the cyber alley. Yes, you're sitting in your comfy chair, but out there in the digital shadows, someone's always lurking, waiting to pounce on your virtual stack of chips. Be vigilant, be smart. It's not just about playing the game; it's about playing it safe

Offline, the threats are, well, more tangible. Walking into a casino with a wad of cash? That's like holding a neon sign saying, "Hey, rob me!" It's not paranoia; it's just plain sense. You've got to be aware, always looking over your shoulder. And let's talk trust. Finding a safe casino is like finding a needle in a haystack. A trusted name? A good sign, but remember, in this high-stakes world, even the mightiest can fall. Business is business, and rivalry? It's the silent player at every table
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I understand what you mean. Online gambling sure is easy to access, but keeping your personal and financial info safe can be tricky.  Land-based casinos have security guards and cameras.  Online ones though? You're kinda trusting that flashy casino site to keep hackers from stealing your money and identity.  It's a risk.  Those sweet bonuses they advertise make you wanna sign up quick, but you gotta wonder if it's legit or if they really care about protecting your data.  Convenience doesnt mean safety.  And, I think people are mistaken when they think gambling from home is more secure than going to a physical casino.

It depends on what you think when the word security is mentioned, as compared to physical casinos, if you were to win a big prize on an online casino it is unlikely you will be mugged as soon as you leave it, since from the beginning you are on the comfort of your own home, something that can be very common on some countries.

However it is true that online casinos and their strict identification policies can leave gamblers in a difficult situation, especially if for some reason their data was stolen by hackers.
Thank you for this. When you hear about offline gambling from most people, the first thing you hear them saying here is the security as if it is that bad. How many offline casino players have you heard that they waylayed? This is not as common as people make it look here and they are only referring to the old ugly incidents in this regard. That was when the world wasn't like this when people were risking payments with much cash, and even the banks that move cash around are still being threatened and attacked by robbers, so it is not new when it is physical cash. These days, I do not know the casino that will pay a huge amount in any case to a winner. As it is not safe for the bettor, it is not also safe for the casino. The best is to credit him electronically and he will be fine. Even the time they will do the crediting might not be immediate and a few internal people will know about this for safety concerns.

Also, look around you, you will see a lot of casino houses if you are living in an urban area just like me. Till today, I have never heard of such an ugly incident in which robbers attacked a bettor because of his winning even though I knew some that won tens of millions in my local currency. Also, people seldom talk about the hacking of the online casino as a security risk. We hear of more hacking than the robbery of physical winners which makes the allegation of the security of the offline casinos to be ill-conceived, it is not just constructive. For this, gamblers can enjoy the two if they so desire, they can bet online when they do not have the time and urge to go for offline casino betting and don't prefer the physical fun it it. But when they want the extras, I think nothing should stop them from going out and making their betting and have fun.
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In fact casino gambling is much safer than online gambling. This is what we call offline gambling. In offline gambling a gambler can physically observe the player and interact with the gaming environment which creates a belief in his mind. However, both offline gambling and online gambling carry serious risks. Responsible gaming with utmost security is crucial.

Initially you say that physical casinos are safer but you are also aware of the risks of gambling there. I don't like generalizations because not all casinos of each kind are the same. What seems quite sure is that your physical integrity is not at risk if you play online (although I don't think problems at legacy ones are as frequent as we see in movies and series), although unlimited availability can have more negative effects in the psychological side.
Regardless of online gambling or physical gambling that requires coming to a casino, actually the safest thing is to be able to manage risk. If gamblers can manage their money well and can calm themselves when they lose, of course the risk of losing more money can definitely be avoided.
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In fact casino gambling is much safer than online gambling. This is what we call offline gambling. In offline gambling a gambler can physically observe the player and interact with the gaming environment which creates a belief in his mind. However, both offline gambling and online gambling carry serious risks. Responsible gaming with utmost security is crucial.

Initially you say that physical casinos are safer but you are also aware of the risks of gambling there. I don't like generalizations because not all casinos of each kind are the same. What seems quite sure is that your physical integrity is not at risk if you play online (although I don't think problems at legacy ones are as frequent as we see in movies and series), although unlimited availability can have more negative effects in the psychological side.
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In fact casino gambling is much safer than online gambling. This is what we call offline gambling. In offline gambling a gambler can physically observe the player and interact with the gaming environment which creates a belief in his mind. However, both offline gambling and online gambling carry serious risks. Responsible gaming with utmost security is crucial.
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If we do speak literally about security literally then both sides does have its own level of risks and its something that cant really be removed out and something that would really typical.
It would really be just that impossible that you wont really be able to point out on which one is really that something you dont like and something that you could bare on.
Think off that when the time that you are really that dealing with online gaming and other kind of engagement then hack and exploits could really actually happen and this is something
that you should really be wary of, because if you dont then you are really that putting yourself on such big trouble.
Yes, that is true because online and offline casinos have different risks, but they are still risks. The risk here is both losing money but using different paths. If we come into contact with something online, we have to think about commonplace hacks and exploits.

And when it comes to online casinos, we must consider crimes that can occur anywhere and anytime. If we bring a lot of money to an offline casino, it can also attract the attention of bad people who want to rob us. Each online and offline casino has its risks.

Those used to online casinos must always be careful in choosing the casino. Always choose a trusted casino that has been proven safe. Even though the casino is safe and trustworthy, it cannot always be 100% because this is a business. There will be rivals who don't like it so each casino must pay attention to its security.
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I understand what you mean. Online gambling sure is easy to access, but keeping your personal and financial info safe can be tricky.  Land-based casinos have security guards and cameras.  Online ones though? You're kinda trusting that flashy casino site to keep hackers from stealing your money and identity.  It's a risk.  Those sweet bonuses they advertise make you wanna sign up quick, but you gotta wonder if it's legit or if they really care about protecting your data.  Convenience doesnt mean safety.  And, I think people are mistaken when they think gambling from home is more secure than going to a physical casino.

It depends on what you think when the word security is mentioned, as compared to physical casinos, if you were to win a big prize on an online casino it is unlikely you will be mugged as soon as you leave it, since from the beginning you are on the comfort of your own home, something that can be very common on some countries.

However it is true that online casinos and their strict identification policies can leave gamblers in a difficult situation, especially if for some reason their data was stolen by hackers.
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I understand what you mean. Online gambling sure is easy to access, but keeping your personal and financial info safe can be tricky.  Land-based casinos have security guards and cameras.  Online ones though? You're kinda trusting that flashy casino site to keep hackers from stealing your money and identity.  It's a risk.  Those sweet bonuses they advertise make you wanna sign up quick, but you gotta wonder if it's legit or if they really care about protecting your data.  Convenience doesnt mean safety.  And, I think people are mistaken when they think gambling from home is more secure than going to a physical casino.

If we do speak literally about security literally then both sides does have its own level of risks and its something that cant really be removed out and something that would really typical.
It would really be just that impossible that you wont really be able to point out on which one is really that something you dont like and something that you could bare on.
Think off that when the time that you are really that dealing with online gaming and other kind of engagement then hack and exploits could really actually happen and this is something
that you should really be wary of, because if you dont then you are really that putting yourself on such big trouble.
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  • In some places, gambling is illegal, so engaging in offline gambling carries the risk of getting caught and having all assets confiscated by law enforcement authorities.
It's one of the biggest cons of playing at land based casinos. When you play at a clandestine casino you don't have any guarantees or assurances over fair play and your physical integrity. The games can be completely rigged, since the casino, neither a trusted external party will assure what the house edge and RTP of the machines are. And if you want to complain about something, who will you call? If you argue anything inside a clandestine casino you will be kicked from there. And of course, you will be unable to ask help from the police.

Another consequence of being unable to call the police or ask help from any other authorities is the fact thieves will feel confortable going after you. You become an easy and attractive target for them. Even if you win big inside an illegal casino and are paid right after, your physical integrity is still under risk, as you can be followed on your way back home by thieves from the casino itself or by thieves who were coincidentally playing there on the machine by your side.
Yes, that's the disadvantage when we go to play at the casino. All regulation and control will rest with the casino. Once we decide to play, we have no choice but to follow their rules. And obviously, the casino is open to make money, so the player's loss is almost certain. You may be lucky enough to win some rounds, but overall, very few people are able to leave the casino with money in hand.
In addition, the risks you mentioned often occur when we gamble outside. Obviously, if you win big and hold a large amount of money, you immediately become a target of unscrupulous people who always follow players. In this regard, it is obvious that online gambling is more comfortable and easier to control our winnings, don't you think?
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Moreover, the police itself can be a risk as well. If they invade the clandestine house during an operation, gamblers will be arrested and have to respond in the court. Probably having to pay fines to the government for the wrongdoing. So, besides losing to gambling, they will also have to lose some extra money to the government... That is why it's much better to play at online casinos.
As I mentioned, in some countries, gambling is illegal. So, involving the police in such situations could be much more troublesome than just losing money. Many people might prefer to keep quiet and let things pass instead of getting the police involved in these circumstances 
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I understand what you mean. Online gambling sure is easy to access, but keeping your personal and financial info safe can be tricky.  Land-based casinos have security guards and cameras.  Online ones though? You're kinda trusting that flashy casino site to keep hackers from stealing your money and identity.  It's a risk.  Those sweet bonuses they advertise make you wanna sign up quick, but you gotta wonder if it's legit or if they really care about protecting your data.  Convenience doesnt mean safety.  And, I think people are mistaken when they think gambling from home is more secure than going to a physical casino.

as I have said, in casino gambling there is physical security as well as CCTV camera security, which is of course quite good security, but this does not apply to online gambling, because online gambling tends to be done individually or individually, because With only the cellphone they have, they can play it wherever they want, including places that they feel are comfortable for themselves.

It is true that physical casino gambling seems safer than online gambling, because clearly they will see the existing cameras whose purpose is to monitor every activity of the gamblers in the casino, and with physical security which of course also monitors them. but what I think is that now more people are playing online gambling, because as I said before, also with current technological developments that make everything online and easy. because this also helps many people in many ways, such as work, ordering food, paying bills and others too. therefore casino companies also take advantage of this, so they hold online gambling because they know that everyone currently spends their daily lives most likely using cellphones and internet connections, and they put up bonuses or promotions to attract the interest of many people because this will also making a profit for the casino itself.
and I'm also not saying that online gambling is safer than offline or physical casino gambling.
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Assuming I am living in the united states of America I can easily visit a casino and have some good time, meet other gamblers like me and make new friends if possible, but I can't do this over here, there is a lot of insecurity in my country, anything can happen at any time.

Where incomes are made is where bad attacks do happen, daylight robbery, gun shots and even gang fights here and there, if you are from a country where security is a big issue I don't think you should risk your life going to a casino to gamble, I don't even visit the banks, if I have any issue I speak to customer rep on the phone and they will fix the problem for me, we get scare visiting the bank because of armed robbers..

I feel a lot safer gambling on my master bed and transferring funds using my smartphone or laptop instead of visiting the bank or the casino, online gambling made this possible now so offline gambling is not a wise decision for someone like me.


If it's not a secret, are these problems more typical for Democratic states or Republican ones? I have heard that this is more typical for democratic states since Democrats like to regulate and limit everything and as a result, honest people are left without the opportunity to use weapons for self-defense, while criminals continue to use them perfectly (that’s why they are criminals). On the other hand, Democrats also like to restrict/prohibit gambling, so if you live in a Democratic state, then going to an offline casino may also be a problem for you.
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I understand what you mean. Online gambling sure is easy to access, but keeping your personal and financial info safe can be tricky.  Land-based casinos have security guards and cameras.  Online ones though? You're kinda trusting that flashy casino site to keep hackers from stealing your money and identity.  It's a risk.  Those sweet bonuses they advertise make you wanna sign up quick, but you gotta wonder if it's legit or if they really care about protecting your data.  Convenience doesnt mean safety.  And, I think people are mistaken when they think gambling from home is more secure than going to a physical casino.
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In my opinion, nowadays it seems like people are playing more online gambling, because they don't have to take steps to gamble, they can do it with the cellphone they have wherever they want, also with online gambling it's easy. allow everyone to access it. but on the other hand, in my opinion, security in online gambling is not guaranteed, because even though many online casinos offer bonuses and promotions, it does not guarantee that their casinos are safe.

In my opinion, offline gambling has more guaranteed security, because of course there is CCTV and physical security guarding the entrance to the offline casino, but with current technological developments that support everything, it has become easier to create online casinos whose aim is to make more profits. from people who want to gamble without having to step foot to go to an offline casino, they can do it wherever they want even if it's in bed or the bathroom.
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I think this can be only for your country and other countries that gambling is illegal.


Yep you are right in our country gambling is illigali that's the reason if a person have knowledge about it then play online gambling because that is much more safe then physical gambling. In other countries gambling is ligal that's the reason no matter a person playing online offline. But in our country it matters because it's illligal and government has a strict law for it.
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Assuming I am living in the united states of America I can easily visit a casino and have some good time, meet other gamblers like me and make new friends if possible, but I can't do this over here, there is a lot of insecurity in my country, anything can happen at any time.

Where incomes are made is where bad attacks do happen, daylight robbery, gun shots and even gang fights here and there, if you are from a country where security is a big issue I don't think you should risk your life going to a casino to gamble, I don't even visit the banks, if I have any issue I speak to customer rep on the phone and they will fix the problem for me, we get scare visiting the bank because of armed robbers..

I feel a lot safer gambling on my master bed and transferring funds using my smartphone or laptop instead of visiting the bank or the casino, online gambling made this possible now so offline gambling is not a wise decision for someone like me.
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In the event that you've got a lot of time on your hands, you're going to want to make sure that you've got a good idea of what you're going to be doing. True, when their main focus is winning then obviously it is very difficult for them to feel satisfied even though they have managed to get a win, because obviously they always want something much bigger with high confidence and assume that this is a good lucky situation to get a bigger amount but on the other hand the fact is that such a point of view and approach will only make them suffer a greater number of defeats because as you have also said that gambling is nothing more than an activity to fill leisure time and should not be taken seriously.

I think in addition to seeing the downturn that has been experienced by others and making it a lesson, maybe they can also wait for the time, I mean there is still a possibility for them to reach their realization when they have run out of everything such as money and destroyed family relationships because it is likely that in such situations regret will come even though it is too late.
The desire to win more than they already have can trigger them to become addicted to gambling for a certain time because they cannot realize that the winnings they get are enough. They can try to win at another time, and there is no need to rush to continue gambling, so they must be able to end the gambling game before the winnings are used up to continue gambling. Those who have won from gambling both in online and offline casinos should be able to stop gambling so they can save themselves from losing. However, if they cannot stop themselves from gambling, no online or offline casino can be safer for them because they cannot stop themselves from wanting to win more.

And it's true. They will only experience setbacks if they can't learn from their experiences or other people's experiences because they still want to get more wins. And it's only a matter of time before they see the destruction of a relationship with their family, which they can only regret without being able to repair. But if they desire to rise, they must seriously improve themselves.
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I think offline gambling is less risky compared to online gambling where we can have access to it at anytime. Gambling is a game of choice and chances and there are some time when we might want to gamble but we don't have the time to go to a physical shop or casino to gamble. For someone that usually gamble online, it will be very easy to get to online and start betting since gambling online is very easy to do.

 Physical gambling can be less addictive because the stress of going to a gambling shop or casino can be very stressful and staying there is another case. There are people that go to casino or gambling shop less often but they can stay there for longer time which is one of the fun going to gamble physically.

It may be seems easy to the offline gambling,but the distribution of the prize money is not the easiest one.Many people contact the owner for reorganising the event of gambling again.It’s not easy to do the satisfaction of the gamblers after the loss.But in the online gambling,their won’t be any arguments with the gambling site.The only way to contact the support of the gambling site using the mail,So the person who loss the money can contact them.But the recovery process in some gambling sites was not the easy one,but if any problems in the offline will be the easiest one.For this many people will use offline gambling.
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If he basically cannot control himself from gambling, whether online or offline gambling is the same, he will overspend his money. Because whether gambling is safe or not has nothing to do with online or offline, but how a gambler can limit themselves so that they don't overspend their money and still gamble according to their bankroll.

Yes, so there's not much difference specially if the gambler is very much addicted already. Regardless if he wants to travel to a physical casino he will do it without paying any attention. Same with playing online, just in his room, no one is looking, he can go connect his mobile phone and play just like the majority of us.

So everything is based on how we play, our emotional state, or if we are simple wanting to enjoy like in a hour or two and have fun. But if the gambler is addicted and I have seen worst of them, going out in the wee hours of night to a physical with all the money they have and then go home with nothing.

Yes, that's right, online gambling can be done anywhere we want, and that way it can make us comfortable playing it because we can play it wherever we want, unlike physical casinos which require us to go first to the physical casino. and of course it will take time. and most of the time, in my opinion, online gambling is played more often, because it is easy to access by anyone who understands the steps.

maybe so, many people gamble online maybe because they already know they will lose so if they go to the casino they already know they will go home empty handed, but in a physical casino in my opinion it's not just for gambling, but they can socialize with each other. and they will see the surroundings of physical casinos which are full of people including young and old men and women, and for security I think physical casinos are safer because the security of physical casinos seems to be guaranteed, even if you win big there are big risks too.
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