In my experience, gaming at a real-life casino should follow on from lots of practice at online casinos. The logic is simple: only online casinos allow for both real-money playing and free-gaming. It’ s the latter that provides the necessary experience to make those big-money plays.

Macau is Asia’s answer to Las Vegas. And it’s a powerhouse of note for gaming aficionados. But before you get started, take a peek at OCR’s guide on playing poker, baccarat, blackjack, backgammon and more. There’s plenty helpful advice to get you on the right gaming track.

And while you’re at it, why not practice for free at JackpotCity Casino or Europa – they’re the world’s finest online casinos

Online gambling has been legal in the Philippines since 2000 which is when the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) became the only authorized gambling operator in the Philippines.  PAGCOR is state owned and operated and runs casinos, bingo, sports betting and betting exchanges both online and through land based casinos. In 2000, PAGCOR authorized the Sports and Games Entertainment Corp to be the exclusive operator of the Philippines’ only online casino –  www.sagecasino.com.

In 2001, the internet gaming industry was very nearly closed down by the President but had a lucky escape due to the his impeachment that year.

In 2002, the government opened the internet gaming industry to competition and granted a company called Philweb control of online casinos.

In March this year it was reported that the Philippines was looking to ban all online gambling except for horse racing, fantasy sports league game betting and those bets made for the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office lotto.

Anyone heard anything more about this?