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Many people would have had their doubts, I am sure - myself included, at one point or another about conducting an online casino financial transaction over the internet and whether the website in question is not going to abuse its position, or is indeed safe and secure from would-be hackers.

Anyone in their right mind would think twice about using a website where the security of information, let alone monetary, is not beyond doubt as it only makes sense to protect yourself.

However, that is not to say that all online casino transactions are at risk and customers and would-be online casino goers can be confident that their security is not taken for granted and that there are sufficient measures in place to them secure.

That is not my opinion, although I agree with it, but one of the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) who recently released a statement that said that the online casino industry has "no security problems that people choosing to gamble online need to be concerned about."

The RGA's business director, Brian Wright did concede that online casino goers were a little paranoid over the handing over of their personal and account details over to the casinos in the beginning, but that the growth of the industry has seen huge resources directed towards safety and security ensure that they are the best in the business.

"It is a safe form of gambling," Mr Wright said, adding that 'usability' and 'comfort' were primary reasons behind the popularity of online casinos.

Mr Wright continued: "While it was all being built up and becoming established there was a perception that people weren't familiar with it and didn't really have the confidence to bet online, but I think customers now realise that it is such a safe form of gambling."