Here is a useful online casino guide which looks at the various bonuses available to you, loyalty reward programs, game selection, how to determine if a casino is safe to play with, and even how to manage your bankroll.
1. Casino Bonuses
Online casinos, in their bid to draw in new customers, offer welcome bonuses as a pretty standard sweetener to get you to give them a go. From match bonuses on your deposits to free spins, the generosity and frequency of receiving something extra would be equivalent to you walking through the doors of a retailer and having them place a free gift in your hand.
Match Bonuses
In order to encourage players to not only register at the online casino but also purchase casino credit, the casino will often offer a match bonus of up to 200% on your first deposit.
While some casinos split this match bonus over your first few deposits to keep you coming back for more, most casinos offer a minimum of around 50-100% in free money as long as you spend at least $20.
Free Spins
Free spins are a great way to not only promote a new slot game but also entice new players to give the casino a try. The free spins may have a number of terms and conditions attached like:
· Winnings capped at $100
· Cost per spin capped at $1
· Spins limited to preselected games
It is always recommended to sift through the fine print to ensure you understand the offer to avoid disappointment.
2. Loyalty Rewards
While land-based casinos have stringent requirements to their VIP Program and often limit membership to only include high rollers, online casinos are a lot more accessible. In fact, many online casinos automatically sign you up to a rewards program where you can earn points for every cash wager. Those points can then be converted into bonus credit or free spins.
3. Manage your bankroll
All reputable, licensed online casinos offer services to ensure that you gamble responsibly. One of these services allows you to set daily, weekly or monthly deposit limits to ensure that you stick to your budget and that gambling doesn’t ever negatively affect your life.
When you are conscious of how much you have available to risk, you can make sensible decisions around how much to spend on each game. If you have a $50 budget, playing casino games that require $10 per hand won’t make your money last very long.
SSL certificates and encryption
While on the subject of money, look out for Secure Socket Layer encryption to protect your financial and personal details. This bank-level encryption standard ensures that your credit card details remain safely stowed and limits the risk of fraud.
4. Range of Games
Online casinos offer a wide range of games which are all available at the click of a button. Whether online slots are your game of choice or you are more of a table game aficionado, there are not only a wide range of categories available but also a much larger choice in terms of variation.
5. Research the Casino
It is our job to do all the legwork, however, should you wish to try a casino not reviewed here at Top Spot Casinos, make sure you scroll to the bottom of the online casino website and check for their licensing information.
A reputable casino will always be licensed by the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC), the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), the Swedish Gaming Authority or the Curacao eGaming license.
Each license has its own stringent requirements and indicates an online casino operator that is of a high standard.
Audited and Verified Games
Another logo to look out for is confirmation that the casino has been audited by a 3rd party agency to verify that the games are safe and fair, and the casino has passed muster when it comes to paying out winnings. Keep an eye out for stamps of approval from:
· BMM Testlabs
· Certified Fair Gambling