Throughout the years casinos in general, have always been seen as preferred destinations for travellers seeking riches and relaxation. From the slot machines, to blackjack, owners of such establishments have always used innovative technologies to hold on to their existing clientele and also to reach out to new ones from as far as the other side of the globe. The results of this have yielded the lucrative and accessible online casino concept. Online casinos are essentially, virtual centres where individuals can play primarily slot machines, participate in poker matches and win grand prizes such as free trips. Its important to note, that the odds of winning online are far better than in traditional land based casinos. The idea of winning a game while in the comfort of your own home, without having to travel anywhere, or being distracted by others around you can certainly be an enticing proposition. Some operators, to attract more business, have launched theme based sites. Others have opted for more diverse games, higher payouts and a sports book. This extremely profitable $49 billion dollar worldwide industry, is projected to experience sustainable growth for years to come.

While online casinos, especially to the younger generation of people around the world, may be seen as very old technology, the fact is that the technology is fewer than 15 years old. Looking back at the history of gambling, it can be argued that the invention of online casinos is one of the biggest things in the history to ever happen to gambling. In Nevada, gambling was legalised in the early 1930’s, which in fact created Las Vegas as we know it today and is the biggest event in the history of gambling. Over the past 10 years, the growth of online casino has been astounding. While exact numbers are difficult to get a hold of, it is estimated that the amount of money generated from online casinos was about 1 billion back in 1997. In 2006, it is estimated that the business took in over 10 billion in total.