2Sep/16
The world of online gambling has quickly grown from a strange domain to one of the most popular and wide-spread sources of entertainment and earning money. However, its popularity and ease of access has also lead to hundreds of online operators being opened throughout the past decade, often overwhelming players who take their first steps into the online gaming world.
Luckily, living in today’s age you can find a large number of reviewed and tested online casinos with a simple search, as well as plenty of free and helpful advice. However, before you start your search you will need to know what exactly to look for in your casino. With that in mind, here are 10 essential tips to help you with your choice.
#10 Check the Security
Since your online gaming will involve money transactions and leaving private data, like credit card details, home address, name, etc., your casino must first and foremost be a secure gaming venue. The easiest way to check this is to look for a TSL/SSL certificate watermark on the site. This watermark guarantees that the data you leave will be encrypted and safe before being sent out to the server.
# 9 Check the License
Another mark of the quality and reliability of an online casino is its gambling license. The license is normally clearly stated on the home page of the operator, right at the footer (bottom) of the screen.
A gambling license is insurance that the operator has met the regulations and provisions of the licensing authority. These provisions often concern player fairness, security, and keeping enough finances to cover players in cases of bankruptcies.
# 8 Browse through the Game Selection
Of course, one of the most important factors to consider is a casino’s game selection. Almost every casino will offer hundred/s of slot games along with a decent selection of Blackjack, Poker, and Roulette. However, if you want to have a live dealer section, Keno, Bingo, or even Scratch Cards, you will have to check whether the operator has them.
# 7 Check if they are Mobile Ready
This might not be that big of a concern to you now, but think of how you would be spending most of your playing time. If you don’t plan to sit behind a desktop or laptop every time you want to enjoy some quality games, then choose a casino with a good mobile platform
# 6 Do they Have Tournaments, or Appealing Jackpots?
Before you choose one operator over the other, consider the winning prospects they have. If you are a poker player and are planning on playing tournaments, you will find that not every casino offers them. The same goes for if you are a slot player looking for massive progressive jackpots
#5 See What Payment Methods They offer
Most casinos will offer a number of standard payment and withdrawal methods, yet some can be very restrictive in this respect. Choose carefully before you settle on one payment service or a casino, because you might also end up paying higher transaction fees
# 4 Check Bonuses and Promotions
Some of the most exciting offers for any player are bonuses and promotions. The most standard bonus offer is the welcome bonus, which is normally a 100-200% match on your first deposit, as well as another three-four consecutive matching bonuses. However, some casinos will run even more promotions that this and offer anything from free spin offers, cash prizes, etc. So, if you want to stay well-rewarded, look for a casino with the best offers
# 3Browse through the Playthrough Requirements
Since they offer free bonuses, the casinos will normally attach a set of Playthrough terms that you have to meet before you can cash out your bonus money + deposit. Some casinos will require that you wager 20x your deposit+bonus, while others will go to 35, or even more. That’s why if you don’t want to be stuck in an endless quest of meeting requirements, read through their bonus terms before you join
# 2 Check for Customer Service
Customer service is essential to any online service, especially casinos, because things like playthrough errors, payment delays and similar stressful experiences can happen. If they do, though, you will be better off with a casino that has multiple support channels like chats, e-mails, phone lines, etc.
# 1 Check for their Reputation
And finally, one of the most important things to check is a casino’s reputation. The easiest way to do this is to go online and check for that casino’s reviews from trusted websites and existing/former customers. Both reviews and testimonials can often give you a clear picture of how fair a casino is, but also how good are they at resolving problems.
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