Every online casino operator offers
some form of incentive to potential new customers: a deal that says
thank you for signing up with a hope that you’ll keep an account
here for some time to come. There is a wide range of figures and
terms to consider so how do you cut through what can be a baffling
list of welcome
offers and decide which one is right for you?
Money, money, money
Among the wide range of welcome bonuses
on the market, we’re all very familiar with this one. Sign up and
you can get a cash boost up to a certain sum. The numbers vary but
what are the essential points behind this type of offer?
Typically, the bonus is a match on your
initial credit so, for example, if you deposit £500.00 into your new
account after signing up, the casino will match that exactly so you
get another £500.00 to play with. Occasionally, the sum may be
listed in Euros or even USD so check with a currency
converter tool to make sure you know what figures are involved.
Naturally, a bonus of £1,000.00 sounds
much better than £500.00 and there’s no real reason why you
shouldn’t go for the higher amount but this is where you must check
the operator’s ‘rollover’ terms.
The rollover is the amount of times you
have to play through your bonus before you can withdraw any money.
So, if a provider states that the rollover is x10 and you have a
bonus figure of £500.00, you have to wager £5K before taking any
profits.
Rollover amounts can vary greatly so
check what they are and as a general rule, be sure to read all the
terms and conditions before signing up with any online casino.
It’s on us.
A number of casinos have traditionally
offered ‘Free Play’ – a nominal sum such as £5.00 which allows
you to test out the casino before you officially become an account
holder. You will have to register some basic details but these are
easy to get hold of.
Rollovers are important here too and as
we’re dealing in smaller sums, they can be much higher at x30 or
even more. In addition, you may be restricted to certain slot games –
Starburst is a popular one – and you may not be able to play for
free at the tables.
Once again, do check all the relevant
Ts and Cs, but if you are interested in free play, there are other
ways in which you can access it. Many online casinos have versions of
their card and table games that can be played via Flash
Software without the need for any downloads.
The point to remember here is that no
real money changes hands: you are given some ‘dummy’ chips that
you stake for fun but there are no real transactions taking place.
Other factors
What other aspects should you look for
when it comes to choosing a casino provider? It’s worth considering
whether you want the full Las
Vegas experience or if you’re just looking to play without any
distractions. Live Dealers are available at many casinos for games
such as Roulette and Blackjack and you can talk and interact with
them provided you don’t disturb the flow of play too much. Some
players like this option but others prefer to play in silence so they
can concentrate on the table and the wheel / cards, so if having Live
Dealers sounds important to you, check that they are available.
There are a number of things to look
out for when signing up but for most of us, the generosity of the
welcome bonus is the most important factor. Check terms and
conditions, know what to look out for and take advantage of the deal
that’s right for you.
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