Safe Casinos for Australian Gamblers
The most authentic and safe online casinos which follow the proper law and security procedures for itself and its customers all use digital encryption technology – a minimum of 128 SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). This is the established standard security technology used all across the Web for securing an encrypted link between a server and a client. The former would be the Internet casino, the latter would be you, as a real money player, depositing real money at online casinos or providing private information meant for your eyes and the casino only through a Web browser.
SSL creates these connections between website and Web browser through what is called an “SSL Handshake”. The server (the casino website in question) first digitally transmits a copy of its SSL Certificate and what is called the public key. The Web browser (you, the player connecting to the site and/or providing private information) checks the certificate root against a list of trusted Certificate Authorities (entity that issues digital certificates) for any expirations or revocations. Once your Web browser’s back-end decides it trusts the site’s CA, it creates an encrypted session key using the server’s public key.
From here, the server decrypts your browser’s session key with a third stage security measure called the private key. Then, the server sends back the session key with an encrypted acknowledgement of verification, before starting the encrypted session – usually when you’re depositing money, providing private details, and so on.
This is all processed behind the scenes almost instantaneously upon moving from Web page to Web page – if it doesn’t process, your Web browser or computer security software will let you know of anything malicious or suspicious.
Secure Socket Layer technology allows for ultimate privacy when it comes to providing financial or personal information, login credentials, and so on. Every casino which properly implements these systems protects your data from exploitation, hacking and eavesdropping. Considering that all major Australian bank institutions also use these systems, it’s clear that the best online casinos who use it are serious about your privacy and security.
Random number generators (RNG) and gambling industry watchdogs
It’s not enough for online casinos to follow and implement SSL protocol to be classified as 100% safe. What also separates dodgy Internet betting venues from legitimate, trusted casino websites is the quality and testing of their RNGs (random number generators) and certification of audits by gambling industry watchdogs to ensure fair and responsible online gaming. eCOGRA (eCommerce Online Gambling Regulation and Assurance) is an internationally recognised independent governing agency for fair online gambling, and is one of the top names when it comes to trusted industry watchdogs.
90% of the major online casinos proven to be legitimate and safe venues to bet real money online will subject their games and systems to bi-annual testing from this agency to ensure the RNG systems are truly random and not exploitable, and that the venue itself is treating its players fairly.
Once watchdogs like eCOGRA have verified the casino in question is safe and up-to-date on security measures, their certificate of authentication will be displayed on the online casino’s homepage for customer’s peace-of-mind, and confirmation they are following strict auditing procedures to the tee.
Responsive customer support in online casino
The best online casinos are those who provide dedicated customer support centres and answer queries, problems and other questions consistently and promptly. There’s been many times where disgruntled or exploited real money gamblers have taken to the Internet to complain about a shady online casino pulling in players with great bonuses and promotions, but failing to pay them out and maintaining radio silence upon customers attempting to contact them with issues.