Gambling online is any type of gambling conducted via the internet. This includes casinos, virtual poker and online sports betting among others. The very first online gambling site to open to the public, was backgammon in October 1994. In recent years several other gambling sites have also come online and many people take advantage of this because it offers an easy interface, which allows them to play their favorite gambling games without having to leave the comfort of their home.

There are basically two types of gambling on the Internet: live and online gambling. Live gambling is when a real gambling game is played in a Casino, Hotel or Resorts. The players interact with each other through various forms of media such as text, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), instant messaging and video. This type of gambling can be quite exciting, particularly if you are a big fan of a particular sport. The same can be said about gambling online, where gamblers can not only interact with each other but also the environment.

If you wish to gamble online, you need to check that you are playing at a regulated and legitimate online gambling site. The UK gambling commission is one such regulating body. This commission aims to maintain the integrity of the gambling industry by ensuring that all players in the UK have fair and equal chances of winning. It also works towards the prevention of fraud and for litigations of malpractice, as well as to protect the identity of the customer. There is currently no law which specifically regulates online gambling, however it is recommended that gambling operators register with the Gambling Commission in order to operate lawfully. Failure to register could lead to prosecution by the commission.