Just when things looked safe on the internet, a rash of incidents involving unethical and questionable events have come from the likes of a few well-known casinos.  As always, players are advised to do their research on an online casino before even downloading the software.  It does not matter if you only plan to open a practice account.  You will, at the least, be required to divulge your email address, which as it turns out, could be easily released to third party's without your permission.  Before gambling at any online casino (for fun or real money), check the blacklists like the one listed at Online Casino Project, as well as legitimate casino reviews and player forums.  You will never get the real scoop just from what the casino says on their website.