Counting on Casino Bonuses
by Alex J Coyne © 2018 Great Bridge Links
Real-life casinos offer bonuses to card-carrying players in the form of free or discounted stays at the hotels, meal and drink vouchers and often free spins at the slot machines – and it’s more than worth taking advantage of! These initiatives are set up to keep players playing, and it’s a win-win situation for both. In the wild wild west days of casinos during the gold rush, a casino proprietor might out on the street handing out free drinks, or even money, waving people into their establishment.
But what about online casinos? They offer what’s called No Deposit Bonuses – you might’ve heard about those – which gives you a certain amount of casino currency to jump right into it. We took a look at some of the advantages of online casino bonuses, and where to find the best.
Different kinds of Casino Bonuses
A no deposit bonus allows players to start playing at a casino without having to deposit any of their own money. This kind of bonus typically gives players free spins on slot machines or a small amount of cash, giving them a chance to try out what the casino offers with little to no financial risk. The main advantage is the possibility of winning real money, though this bonus is subject to wagering requirements and limits on how much can be withdrawn, ensuring fairness and the casino’s operational integrity.
Similarly, a deposit match bonus boosts a player’s initial deposit by a certain percentage, increasing their total funds available for playing. This bonus becomes more generous with larger deposits and may apply to several initial deposits. It’s ideal for players intending to spend more time and money at the casino, as it prolongs playtime and potentially improves winning odds. Like the no deposit bonus, it also has wagering requirements and sometimes restrictions on which games can be played, requiring players to approach their game choices and strategies thoughtfully. Both types of bonuses are designed to welcome new players and underscore the casino’s dedication to an enjoyable and possibly rewarding gaming experience.
The Advantages of Casino Bonuses
Casino bonuses like the online casino’s “No Deposit” bonus gives you several advantages as a newbie player to that particular casino:
- First, it means you get to check out the casino’s interface, user friendliness and overall user experience first-hand without having to throw money at it. In a quick ten or twenty minute trial you should be able to see if this is the right casino for your money. Do you find it easy to use? How quickly do they respond to queries? If not, move on.
- Second, No Deposit Bonuses are potential wins. And they’re potential wins that you don’t have to pay for, giving you just a slight advantage – or a head-start at the tables, if you prefer to call it that.
- Third, it’s a no-regret return policy. Like we’ve said before, if you decide that you don’t like the casino you’ve signed up with, you can simply move on to another one – and it doesn’t have to cost you a thing. You can do this as many times as you like, over as many casinos as you like.
Verifying Casino Bonuses
We highly recommend players take the time to verify the casino they’re about to sign up with before handing over any personal or payment information whatsoever. This is fairly easy, and generally all you have to do is type the name of the casino into your search engine and start reading reviews. (If the casino has a good reputation, you should be fine, but if the results are filled with complaints and calls of “fraud!” then we’d say stay away from it!)
We’ve got a good article on Avoiding Blacklisted Gambling Sites that can help you with this task.
Casino Bonus Catalog Websites
There are many websites out there that keep a catalog of casino bonuses. For starters, check out some of these: