Types Of Online Casino Bonuses

If you've ever considered playing at an online casino, you
should be aware that the vast majority of them offer cash
bonuses as an incentive to play. While there are some generous
offers out there today, being made, it's very important that you
understand how casino bonuses work and understand the terms and
conditions of the offer.

The No Deposit Bonus

Some online casinos offer players free cash with no deposit
required. These can be a great way to get started playing and to
get a feel for the games at an online casino, but be aware of
the complete terms of a no deposit bonus. In some cases the
casino will require you to register a credit card to claim the
free cash. This doesn't necessarily mean they are trying to
steal funds from your card. There are reputable casinos who do
this as a security measure to avoid bonus abuse and players
claiming multiple accounts. It also gives the casinos a better
chance of weeding out the bonus hunters from more serious
players. At the same time, be aware of rogue casinos and do your
homework before you sign up and play at any casino. Some casinos
require you to make a small deposit in order to cash out your
winnings from a no deposit offer. Some online casinos also
require players to make a small deposit before cashing out
winnings from a no deposit offer, again due to bonus abuse of
other players. Wagering requirements and game restrictions often
apply to this type of bonus.

The Cashable Matching Deposit Bonus

Many internet casinos offer a percentage match bonus when
players make a deposit. These are pretty self-explanatory - for
a 200% bonus, for example, you would deposit $100 and the casino
will add another $200 to your account. These bonuses typically
range anywhere from 10-250% or more. This type of bonus almost
always requires the player to wager through the deposit and
bonus a certain number of times and usually only certain games
count towards the wagering requirements.

The Sticky Bonus

A sticky bonus is just that - it can never be cashed out. This
may sound like a bad deal at first, but actually can be a great
deal for a player. You can use the "money" from the bonus
account to wager as much as you like. Even though the bonus
itself stays put in your casino account, you will have more
money available in your account to wager longer with that much
more of a chance to hit a big jackpot or build up some good
winnings at a table game like blackjack. We have seen some
online casinos offer sticky bonuses that have been quite
generous, in some cases over $300 and more.

Wagering Requirements

Wagering requirements can be rather high at many online casinos
nowadays. Some casinos require you wager as much 20 times your
deposit and bonus amount or more before cashing out. There was a
time that you only had to wager through your deposit and bonus
once before cashing out at an online casino! Due to the high
costs of this type of promotion and bonus abuse, wagering
requirements have been raised considerably at virtually all
online casinos.

Note that in some cases sticky bonuses carry no wagering
requirements - this can be a great deal if you come across this
type of promotion.

Game Restrictions

In many cases only certain games count towards the wagering
requirements of the bonus offer. It's common to see Slots play
count towards the wagering requirements. Games like Blackjack
and Roulette are often excluded from the wagering requirements.

Always, ALWAYS read bonus terms and conditions.

You've downloaded the software, you've signed up and created
your account and logged in. you've made your deposit and you're
ready to play. But do you really know what you're getting into?
As you can see there are many different kinds of bonuses and you
need to know the wagering requirements, games restrictions and
other terms and conditions when you play. Some online casinos
will simply tell you that you need to but in some cases your
winnings can be forfeited if you do not follow the promotional
terms to the letter. So unless you're only there for a good time
and don't care about your winnings, knowing the terms and
conditions of a bonus offer is essential. If you are comfortable
with a particular casino and it's promotional bonus offer, you
might as well claim the free cash. If you're going to play
anyway, you might as well accept the free money offer.

If you aren't comfortable with requirements of a bonus offer,
pick another casino to play, or consider simply depositing
without claiming a bonus. Many online casinos offer better odds
and payouts than Native American casinos or even Las Vegas
casinos, so often you still are getting a good deal for your
money. Also, nothing can compare with the comfort and
convenience of gambling at home in your pajamas.

About the author:
Rea Nelson has been an avid gambler at both online and
land-based casinos since 1999. Her favorite game is Video Poker.
Rea is also a webmaster for several gaming sites, including
http://www.allsafecasinos.com and http://www.bestcasinodeals.com

Author : Rea Nelson
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