An overview of the most popular types of online gambling.
Online Poker
Online poker tables offer different versions of poker games such as Texas hold 'em, Omaha, razz, Seven-Card Stud and other games in both tournament and non-tournament ("ring" or "cash" or "live action" game) structures.
Players are playing against each other so not playing against the "house". The house makes its money through "rake" and tournament fees.
Online Casinos
Online Casinos offer games such as blackjack, roulette, baccarat, pachinko and many others. These a played "against the house" the odds are in the house's favour which is how they make their money.
Online Bingo
There are a large number of bingo rooms online. Online bingo sites use a random number generator as opposed to actual balls.
Online bingo sites usually offer casino games as well as bingo, but the bingo play works almost exactly like playing online poker or online casino games, with everything being in a virtual environment. Online bingo has chat functionality with the most successful online bingo sites promoting friendship and interaction between players.