A report on the Internet says that a company, licensed in the Dominican Republic, Internet Casino Sports Gaming, has become the first Internet gaming operation to issue VISA and MasterCard debit cards. Gamblers may establish an account by applying for a card on the company’s Web sites or by phone, and if approved, must deposit a minimum of $1,250 to back that debit card. Winnings will be deposited in the account. Players may not spend beyond the limits of their debit card deposits and their winnings. Joseph Gallagher, in a company press release, says that the card service is a guarantee of protection of the player’s funds. As announced, the Internet Casino Sports Gaming will launch its first online casino within 40 days – http://www.TheGambler.com. The company is in the process of signing up players and accepting applications for the VISA and MasterCard debit cards on the Web site and over the phone. Already in place is the firm’s Dominican Republic casino sports book service accessed via 888 number — 888/227-2200. In addition to offering video poker, roulette, slots and blackjack, www.TheGambler.com Casino and Sportsbook will accept overseas wagers on football, basketball, boxing, baseball, soccer, hockey, tennis, horse racing, auto racing and golf. I.C.S.G. will be the first online gaming service to offer wagering on professional golf. The firm’s software designers have developed a process for speedy downloading of its online casinos. “It is time for Internet gaming to join the established forms of wagering in this country – horse racing, legalized casinos, card clubs and riverboats – in certain standards of customer service,” said Gallagher.
