Depending on the quality of graphics and sound desired, sites may either be played directly off of the Web, used with JAVA applets, or downloaded onto the player's hard drive. Casino accounts work similar to regular bank accounts in that it is possible to deposit and withdraw funds. Deposits can be made using a variety of methods. The user can send money through Western Union, Moneygram, a cashier's check, money orders, wire transfers or credit cards. Personal checks can also be used for deposits, although they must clear before the account is credited, which can take several weeks because of the oversea locations of most of the online casinos.
Credits cards are the easiest way to transfer funds on the Internet.
Winnings are collected by making withdrawals to the account. These withdrawals can be made in the same ways as the deposits. Credit cards are the simplest form to credit, and most casinos will credit the card that made the original deposits, sending a check for what is left in the mail. Many online casinos also offer games online that are played for fun and not real money. It is necessary to be a member of the casino in order to play and a fun money account is used instead of the real one.