GambleJoe's Online Casinos

Firstly, you need an internet connection to be able to play online. Secondly, you will need an account with a bank, Paypal, Neteller or Skrill to be able to deposit or withdraw funds. Regarding the account, it is very important that the account used for deposits is in the player's name. Before the first withdrawal can be made, online casinos must verify the player's identity. Verification has two components - identity and address, so you will need to provide proof of identity such as an ID card, passport or driving licence and proof of residential address. Online casinos accept the following types of documents as proof of residence: a recent utility bill such as gas, water, electricity, landline phone, cable TV. These documents can be emailed as a scanned copy or photographed using your smartphone or camera.

Players must be at least 18 years of age to gamble. Online casinos will verify a player's identity and age by requesting an identity card, passport or driver's licence no later than the first payout. Winnings are never paid to underage players. Therefore, it makes no sense for minors to register with an online casino and play for real money!

Yes, registration and membership at any online casino is completely free at all times. We will not list any casino that charges for the use of its gaming platform. Players can always decide when, where and how much they want to play.

All online casinos listed on GambleJoe must comply with the EU Privacy Directive. These guidelines state that data may only be collected for specific and legitimate purposes and must be kept safe and secure from access by third parties. Therefore, the data provided in online casinos is as safe and secure as in any other major company in Germany and Europe. From an economic point of view, it makes no sense for online casinos to sell data to third parties. Therefore, you can be sure that your personal information will not be disclosed unless the online casinos are forced to do so by law.

As this varies from provider to provider, it is not possible to make a general statement. A good online casino will process a withdrawal within a few hours, but it can also take up to 10 days. Our community has the ability to rate the quality of a casino and give feedback on withdrawals.

The chances of finding an online casino listed on our site that does not pay your winnings are very small. If an online casino does not process a withdrawal, we urge our members to share their experiences and sooner or later the casino will be blacklisted by us. Also, if a casino refuses to process a withdrawal, players can either discuss the matter in our forum or file a complaint directly with the European regulator, e.g. the MGA in Malta, Isle of Man etc. These regulators will then decide on the merits of the case. Please note that there are many online casinos on the market that are unlicensed or have a weekly licence. However, we have chosen not to list such casinos as they may cause problems.

Most online casinos are based abroad, as Germany, with the exception of Schleswig-Holstein, does not currently license online gambling operators. Tax advantages also play an important role. There are a few online casinos that have a German gambling licence in Schleswig-Holstein. This licence is only valid for the state in question and means that players from other states are not allowed to play in these online casinos. However, we have noticed that these online casinos are trying to apply for a second licence from e.g. the Maltese Gambling Authority, Isle of Man, etc. in order to allow players from other states to access their offer. If you have a look on our platform, you can sort the casinos by the given licence.

This question cannot be answered with a simple yes or a no. The answer depends on the jurisdiction or country where one is living. What is legal in one country, can be criminal or sinful in other countries. In some cultures, gambling can be illegal for moral or religious reasons. Many argue that it does not make sense to ban gambling completely as people will still find a way to gamble illegally and this could have much more serious consequences. Therefore many countries prefer to promote safe legal gambling which protects the gamblers, especially those who might be caught in the web of gambling addiction.
Different countries have different laws for different forms of gambling which can vary from lotteries, to sports bets, to casinos. One can easily do some homework before gambling and research whether gambling is legal in the country where one is based. Whereas it is very easy to gamble on offshore websites, one has to be aware that these have no legal obligation to hand out payments to you.
Some countries where gambling is illegal are: United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Cambodia and North Korea.

No, you do not have to pay tax on your winnings. This does not apply to professional poker players, who earn a regular income over a long period of time due to their special skills. Unlike poker, games such as roulette, blackjack, slot machines, etc. are pure games of chance, where there is no permanent profit to be made. Therefore, winnings from these games are always tax-free.

The chances of playing a rigged game in a licensed online casino are much lower than finding a rigged slot machine in a casino, petrol station, pub, etc. We can confirm that online casinos have absolutely no access to all slot games, as these are hosted by the suppliers and the results come from their external servers. In addition, the suppliers are licensed separately by the regulatory authorities and the software must be tested by independent laboratories on a monthly basis. The online casinos themselves have no control over the games and are essentially only responsible for marketing, payment processing and customer service. The odds are the same for all casinos. This does not apply to online casinos that operate illegally and without a gambling licence. However, we make sure that such casinos are not listed on Gamblejoe, as a fair and honest game cannot be guaranteed.

Bonuses in online casinos are not gifts to players, but an advertising tool to attract new customers. The purpose of a bonus is to give more or less new players the chance to get to know the casino and its games. Each bonus offer comes with its own set of terms and conditions, which players should strictly adhere to! Violation of these terms and conditions will result in your winnings not being paid out. We strongly recommend that you always read the terms and conditions carefully and if in doubt, play without the bonus. Bonuses are designed in such a way that they do not result in losses for the bookmakers and as a player you need some luck to be able to clear the bonus. Statistically speaking, it is generally better to play without a bonus.

All games of chance generally have a negative expectation. As a player, you must always expect to lose in the long run. There are no tricks or strategies in online casinos that can change this. To better understand your personal odds, you need to understand how gambling works. Explaining this is beyond the scope of this FAQ. This is covered in detail on our how to play page (located on the main menu of this site). Anyone who has read and understood this guide can call themselves a professional player and know how to correctly assess their chances of winning.

Gambling can be addictive! As soon as you realise that your gambling is causing you disproportionate losses and/or is affecting or threatening to affect your work or personal life, you should do something about it. In every city there are psychologists, addiction centres or other support clinics that can advise and help people with gambling problems or severe gambling addiction. As already mentioned, all online casinos listed on GambleJoe have a player protection concept. This means that players can set and change their own daily, weekly and monthly limits by filling out a form or contacting the online casino support directly. In urgent cases you can exclude yourself and close your account for a certain period of time or indefinitely. Online casinos are required by law to close player accounts immediately upon request. But remember, it is your responsibility to contact and inform the online casino if you feel that you may be experiencing problems with your gambling.