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Gambling and cyberspace seem to be made for each other. Through the conduit of the Internet, casinos and gaming companies can invite themselves directly into the homes of gamblers. People can play anonymously and comfortably, without ever leaving the house.

Considered the last frontier for gaming, cyberspace has now been settled — if not fully tamed. Online gaming (check out Chapter 17) represents a multibillion-dollar industry worldwide that continues to grow exponentially every year. In spite of its convenience and fun, however, online gambling has two serious drawbacks.

 The whole casino experience is missing. You don’t have any table camaraderie, shows, restaurants, or cocktail servers for variety and entertainment. The purists may not care, but many people gamble for the experience as much as for the game itself.

 Quality, reliability … and honesty vary. While many states license and regulate online gaming, residents of those that don’t might be drawn to offshore casinos that aren’t subject to uniform standards for customer service, fair play, or financial stability.

Internet gambling has serious temptations for the undisciplined player. You can wager and play — and lose — at a breakneck pace when gambling online. And you don’t have the typical safety checks, like a companion who urges you to stop throwing good money after bad.