Always play at a regulated Casino you can trust - such as those from the Microgaming Group.

Play with secure downloadable software.

Forget credit cards for deposits sign up for a Netteller card or another alternative payment method.

Look for Casinos which offer free-play until your ready to commit your hard earned bucks. The good ones will let you do this.

Bookmark any casino you download and KEEP the initial setup emails, this has your user name and password. When signing up use your real address and email, if its fake good luck trying to withdraw your winnings!

Ensure the Casino has 24/7 Customer Support, both Live and via chat.

Play at a Casino which offers rewards back to its players via regular promotions and giveaways, such as Casino Rewards.

Play at a couple of Casinos so you're never caught in a rut.

Read about how you withdraw money and the steps involved before you have a big win!

If you find a casino you like stick with it! loyalty is well rewarded online!

Look for high matching and zero deposit bonuses to lower your own commitments upfront.

If you have an older or slower computer use the options in the game to turn off some of the bells and whistles like sounds, and lower graphics, they can slow down your game a lot if your PC can't handle it.

Be careful you don't spend to much when your starting in online poker rooms, there are pro players waiting to take all your money.