Thrifty Gambler

I was asked recently how to select the best casino bonus. Quite a broad question, but luckily it is something I have read into.

Before you decide where to play, check out what bonuses are on offer – many casinos will offer one or more of the following:

• Deposit bonus – Usually given as a percentage match, you will be given bonus funds when you make a deposit.  For example, a 400% match bonus means that when you deposit £/$100, the casino will give you an extra £/$400, giving a total bankroll of £/$500 to play with.  One of the biggest bonuses of this type can be found here.
• No Deposit Bonus – As the name implies, you don’t have to make a deposit to receive this bonus.  If you are looking for one, you can find it here.
• Cashback/Loyalty Bonus – When you wager, the casino keeps track of the amount you have played and will give you cashback accordingly.  Some casinos will give you an extra bonus on any losses, as well as cashback.  All Slots are currently offering the best deal (in more ways than this, but read on for info on that!)

As covered above, there are different types of bonus and the vast majority have wagering requirements attached. This is where the rules start to differ from bonus to bonus… Some casinos will not let you withdraw any amount until you have wagered the required amount, allowing you to take your balance (including any bonus amount remaining) and withdraw.  Other establishments will let you keep the bonus amount separate: When you come to cash out before the wagering requirements are satisfied, you will be unable to withdraw the bonus amount, but will be allowed to withdraw your original funds and any winnings.  At the time of writing, All Slots are offering the best deal here too.

There are some tips and tricks that will help you make the best of these bonuses, even with the great deals on offer.  Sadly, that will have to wait for another time…

Take care and happy gaming!