What do I need to start gambling online?

You've already taken a few steps in the right direction by reading and learning more about online gambling. The information you have gathered so far is valuable and the sections that lie ahead even more so. However, if you've gotten this far, you are probably more interested in getting started than ever before. So before reading any further, it's best to ensure you have what it takes to actually gamble online.

It's online, so the only thing you really need to have besides an internet connection is a solid computer which has the specifications below or better.

• IBM PC compatible computer, Pentium 100 MHz
• 16 MB RAM
• 16-bit color video card (800x600 resolution)
• SVGA Monitor
• Windows 95 or later
• Microsoft compatible mouse
• Sound Blaster compatible sound card
• 20 MB free hard drive space (varies)
• CD-ROM drive (8x)
• 14.4 KB modem

A good rule of thumb (and this applies to those of you with Macs as well) is that if you've purchased your computer in the past 4 years, you more than likely have all the specs you need and shouldn't have to worry about anything at all.