Beginners Guide to Online Casinos

Tips for new players:

Like the look of the casino? First of all, simply take a look at the homepage and see if you like the look of it! First impressions are very important. So also take a look around the site and see if it's easy to move around and user-friendly. Most casinos offer screenshots of their games so see if they offer what you are looking for.

Allowed to play at the casino? Second of all, before you go any further, check to see if the casino allows your country/state to play at their site. If you are in the US and want to play at a reputable casino, then please check out the US Players Welcome page.

Deposit and withdrawal methods the casino offers? Check up on what deposit and withdrawal methods they offer. Are they good for you? Also be prepared to maybe have to send in some documents for withdrawal and even to deposit using your credit card. Make sure this is OK for you. If you are planning to win the jackpot also be aware that most casinos can only send you a maximum amount by withdraw to you per week/month. But as long as you chose a reputable online casino to play at, you can be assured that you will receive your winnings in full! You can also play in your currency as to avoid those currency conversions and charges. we have listings of casinos offering play in Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros, South African Rands, UK Pounds and US Dollars.

Customer Support We highly recommend that you check out the casino's customer support prior to depositing. Sometimes it isn't so easy as to simply deposit and start playing without needing some assistance. For example, because casinos now offer a range of bonuses, a lot are not automatically added to your balance once you deposit, so you need to redeem the bonus yourself. You may not even be able to deposit the 1st time you try and would need to find out what the problem is with the customer support. You want to have 24/7 support available to you, and not have to wait hours to get help. My advice is to make sure you have support available by live chat, phone and e-mail.

Terms and conditions of the casino Another extremely important thing to read through thoroughly are the terms and conditions of the casino along with the bonuses they offer and make sure there are no 'catches' that go too far! Check the T&C's of the casino and also those that come with the bonus.

Test it out! So, all is looking good up until now? You have one last thing to test out. Download the casino and create a fun account. Test out the software and see how you like it.

Taking Bonuses This is an extremely important decision to make, don't make any mistakes here! With so many casinos out there and so many bonuses to take, you need to make sure you get one which is good for you and make sure you also understand the terms and conditions of that specific bonus.

Eligible for the Bonus?Are you eligible for the bonus? Some bonuses are specifically welcome bonuses only available to first or second time depositors. Others may be date or day specific.So, all is looking good up until now? You have one last thing to test out. Download the casino and create a fun account. Test out the software and see how you like it.

Minimum Deposit Is there a minimum deposit you need to make in order to redeem the bonus?

Excluded Games Check out which games you can not play on the bonus and make sure not to play them! You don't want to 'win' some money, just to be told that it is in fact void. As upsetting this is for the player, we have to be aware that there are terms and conditions written in black and white that you can't argue against.

Playthrough/Wagering Requirements As the casino is offering you free money, you need to check out what you need to do in order to withdraw money and/or if it is even withdrawable! You will find that if you take a bonus, you will most likely not be able to withdraw the money straight away, even if you hit the jackpot in the first game you play. When taking a bonus, you need to make a certain amount of 'wagers/bets' in order to cashout. This will depend on how much you deposit and the bonus you receive. All different games have different playthroughs, for example, slots usually has a lower wagering requirement than blackjack does, as with other table games. The proven odds are - Take a bonus = more money to play with = more chances to win! Have patience!

Anything else? Read the terms and conditions of the bonus thoroughly. 5 minutes of your time is worthwhile. If something isn't clear to you or you want to know more, make sure to get clarification from the customer support at the casino.

Now You Are Playing - Keep a Level Head You are having fun and of course would like to win, so don't make any crazy moves! Maybe you got a great welcome bonus, but that doesn't mean you start to make massive wagers for a hopeful quick win! Take your time and start by making low wagers and testing things out a bit. It may take a lot longer to build up your balance and get some winnings, but it's better to do that than lose all of your money within the first 5 minutes of playing!

Don't expect to win on your first and only deposit In the end, it's gambling so it's a gamble! So, make sure you enjoy your time spent playing also. It may seem that the odds are stacked against you and you have no chance of winning, but you would be surprised at how many people win at online casinos, from playing sensibly, (and of course having luck!).

Make sure you know your limits Sure, try your luck with a $100 deposit, but make an agreement with yourself as to whether there will be a second deposit and how much for!

Playable/Withdrawable If you take a bonus, make sure you know how much of your balance is actually withdrawable, and if not, then how much you need to wager in order to do so. If you don't see if your balance is 'playable' (not withdrawable) or 'withdrawable', then do not hesitate to contact customer service and ask them.

Most importantly, have fun and good luck!