Online Gambling is gambling done through internet platforms that are accessible to a wide range of people from different locations. This type of gambling is largely legal and is available in many countries including the United States, most of the European Union nations and a number of Asian countries.

The popularity of this form of gambling has increased rapidly in recent years and gamblers have a huge choice of sites from which to choose. Some specialise in a single form of gambling (such as bingo, poker or betting), while others provide a full suite of options. There are also specialist online casino games that offer high-quality graphics and audio.

Despite the popularity of online casinos, there are many risks associated with them. Some of these include credit card fraud, where criminals use stolen financial information to make transactions on gambling websites; and money laundering, which involves the transfer of funds from one account to another in order to cover losses or maximise profits. There are also a number of other dangers that should be considered, such as the possibility of addiction and the fact that gambling sites can be targeted by children and vulnerable people.

Online gambling is regulated on a state-by-state basis, with some countries prohibiting it entirely while others have legalised it to varying extents. Some have a state-owned monopoly, while others license operators and block access to unlicensed sites. In the US, sports betting is a popular activity with a huge market, with the top three wagers being NFL and football, basketball and boxing/MMA.