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Bonuses and online casinos: what you need to know

Please don’t expect me to point you to this or that online casino to receive bonuses. Because that depends on your playing method, amounts paid, etc. Bonuses generally allow you to play with a larger sum than that deposited on your “player” account. Welcome bonuses are often mentioned: Bonuses of 100%, 200% etc. Most casinos also offer monthly and weekly bonuses and for special transactions: Year-end, 14th July, even on the launch of new casino games, etc.

Sometimes it’s easy to get lost amongst all of these appetising offers. Here are a few things you should know, along with a bit of advice:

Choosing your casino on the basis of its welcome bonus is not always the best idea. It is important first of all, to choose a casino on the basis of its reputation, customer service etc. Casinoweb marks all of the online casinos by very precise criteria. Then, look at whether the online casino offers promotions, VIP club etc.

Going on a bonus hunt (registering and playing in a casino just to obtain the welcome bonus) is, in my view, a mistake. It is worth understanding that loyalty to one or more online casinos creates a relationship between you and the casino, which is not insignificant. You can become a VIP, receive your winnings more quickly and benefit from the promotions and prizes reserved to the elite and to VIPs. In short receive a number of offers that are reserved solely for loyal customers. Sometimes these offers are quite substantial.

Bonuses can be refused. A number of reasons could justify this refusal. A bonus generally needs to be played X times before you can withdraw your winnings. Bonuses are free but they come with strings. Don’t think that you are going to deposit €100 and then come out again with €300 in your pocket including the bonus. It is strongly advised that you read the bonus “terms and conditions” and, in some casinos bonuses are limited to particular games. Mostly these are slot machine games. But if you are a gaming table enthusiast, find out about the casino conditions before accepting your bonus.

Bonuses given without need to make a deposit represent a way of assessing a casino, above all if it is a bonus without deposit on a new account. But becoming rich is rare; with bonuses not generally being more than €10 and needing to be placed X times. To test a casino you can play in “free casino” mode (or Fun mode).

Do you need advice or information relating to bonuses? Visit the online casino forum, ask your question and the reply should be quick.

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