Online Gambling in Malaysia

Online Gambling has been a big business in Malaysia, despite the fact that it hosts a land-based Casino in the capital city. There are several reasons for this:

- Online Gambling offers not only Casino games, but also Sports Betting, Lottery, Poker and other gambling games.
- Payment has been made so easy and convenient, members can deposit and withdraw through Maybank, Public Bank and Hong Leong Bank.
- Betting online means that you can play anytime you what, as long as you have Internet Line and Computer (which is very common nowadays).
- You can bet on your mobile, so it's entertainment on the go.

So is it legitimate to gamble online in Malaysia? The question is neither Yes or No, I'd say it's grey area. Licensed betting website is allowed to offer betting products across the webs, meaning virtually no border, unless the government of the country decides to block that websites. So in fairness, your decision to join such website is your own, but the risk is virtually none. The online gambling has been there for ages, but no problems so far. I'd say it's safer compared to going to Kiosk or Internet cafes to bet like many Malaysians still do, because it's actually operated on Malaysian soil.

Another way to make your mind at ease with betting online is that choose a really good and reputable website. My suggestion to you, after years of experiences, is M88, a website belongs to Group Mansion, which is located in Europe. Casino.com, a very big name in online world, actually belongs to this group. M88 is regulated and licensed by First Cagayan, Philippines and located in Makati City. This website offers welcome bonus up to USD200 for new member, along with various promotions for Malaysian members. They have 24/7 support in English, Chinese and other 5 languages, together with local payment through Maybank, Hong Leong Bank and Public Bank.

If you know Tottenham Hotspur, then you probably know Mansion, because they did Jersey sponsorship with the club, if I'm not mistaken, 2007-2010. Right after that, M88 becomes official betting partner with Manchester City FC. They did sponsorship with various events of ESPN Star, namely Tiger Street Football in Kuala Lumpur, Formula Drift Malaysia 2011, Guiness Nine Ball Tour and etc.

So you know that they are big, they have names in the market, and good relationship with various media brands. So it's better to choose this kind of website rather than a website that you have no information of and risk losing your hard-earned money. Do not be misled because some websites offer you a lot of bonuses, but will not payout when you win. So choose carefully.

Robbie Kean in Mansion Jersey

I throw in the M88 Formula Drift Video for the fun of it :)

To top it up, you can REGISTER HERE to get welcome bonus from M88.

Next entry I will talk about gambling checklist, so stay tuned.