At first all the different casino's,software,games,bonuses,banking option's etc can seem a little overwhelming I shall try to make it easier for you....
A few things you should know
Casino's/software Although there are over a 1000 casino's there are not 1000 different types of software, what this essentially means is that whilst two different casino's are owned, managed, operated by completely separate company's, if they are both using say microgaming software you will be playing the same games at both casino's ( although different casino's use different packages ), see my software reviews for a better understanding of the top providers. The casino's we list on this site are in our opinion the best of each software provider, and are owned/managed by the most respected and reputable company's.
Bonuses/T&Cs All the casino's we list here offer a very generous bonus when you sign up, some of these can be quite profitable if you complete the wagering requirements using a low house advantage ( H/A ) game. What are wagering requirements? This next bit is very important, all bonuses come with Terms and Condition's ( T&Cs ) which vary from reasonably simple to completely ludicrous! The bonuses on this site are on the reasonably simple ( as far as T&Cs go ) side of the scale. As you are often committing yourself to not withdrawing until these T&Cs are met, it is important to read and understand them. Important things to look for are:- Wagering Requirements This is the amount you have to gamble before you are able to withdraw the bonus, a $2000 wagering requirement does not mean you have to place a $2000 bet, this is the amount you have to wager in total, so in this case 1000 hands of blackjack at $2 each would count as completing the wagering, as would 100 hands of casino war at $20 each. Allowed Games All T&Cs state which games will/wont count towards the wagering, and in some cases not allowed to play at all. These terms are here so that people do not abuse the bonus, think how lucrative it would be if all you had to do was deposit. receive your bonus, and then withdraw it all without making a single bet! If you are unclear on any point in the T&Cs contact the casino's customer support who should be able to answer any questions you might have. It is worth mentioning at this point that taking the bonus is not compulsory, if you are not happy with the T&Cs then either do not claim it, or in the case the bonus is automatically issued contact support who will take it away for you.
Banking All the casino's listed offer multiple deposit/withdrawal options including credit/debit card etc and all use the latest encryption/security measures so your details are completely safe. If you are going to be making alot of transactions you may wish to consider opening a Neteller account, this is an online E-Wallet, where you can easily pay money into and withdraw from the casino's, this is fast becoming the method of choice for online gamers as you only need to give your bank details once when you open it, and you never need to again no matter how many casino's you play at, it is also one of the quickest and easiest ways to get paid. You can visit Neteller at www.Neteller.com
Dont forget.... Have fun, enjoy yourself ! Gambling is meant to be enjoyable, and if you have picked one of the quality online casinos from this site then all you have to concentrate on is winning! Go get em !!
Happy gaming!
Bonus types
Casino's are competing with each other for your business, and the biggest attraction to new players is free money! So the signup bonus was born, these come in a variety of different shapes and sizes, with varying T&Cs, at this point i would just like to say check the T&Cs, make sure you are happy with what you are signing up for. The most common signup bonus is the match bonus, where the casino will give you a certain % in relation to your very 1st deposit. For example a 100% match bonus on a $100 deposit will be a $100 bonus, a 50% match would be a $50 bonus and so on. Some online casino's will offer different incentives such as free spins ( what you win is your bonus ) and even small no deposit bonuses, where you dont even need to put any money in. Some online casino's offer play bonuses ( sometimes referred to as sticky or phantom bonuses ) where the bonus is taken away when you withdraw, i do not like these bonuses and all the quality casino's on this site offer the best type of bonus, cashable.. which simply put means when you have completed the wagering you are free to withdraw and spend it..nice!