The word virtual is sometimes used to describe things that don't really exist in fact, or that are just pretend. Virtual reality, for example, is a pretend simulation of reality. In the world of virtual online gambling, though, there's nothing pretend about the money you can win.

Sure, online casinos are created by computer simulation. Virtual online gambling is definitely the modern way to gamble worldwide. The games work on the same principles as they do in brick and mortar casinos, though.

Take slot machines, for example. Modern software using random number generators ensures that the action of virtual online slot machines is just as random and as fair as the slot machines in a Vegas casino. Virtual online gambling is just like real world gambling, really--you place your bet and you take your chances.

People love to gamble this way because it's comfortable, convenient, and endlessly intriguing. Online gambling is a good business for the virtual casinos, so naturally they compete with each other to get the most customers. That's why you'll find online casinos offering bonuses (free money!) to gamblers when they make deposits. There's nothing virtual about that money. As long as you follow the online casino's policies (typically that you wager a set amount before withdrawing the funds), you could find yourself a gambling winner, and walk away with some extra cash, courtesy of the casino.

Browse the listings here at GamblingWiz.com to find a virtual casino that fits your tastes. Jerry says good luck and have fun!