Before committing your hard-earned dollars at an online casino, give them a test drive by using their free play options. While not all online casinos offer any free play games, most of the bigger players do. This is a great way to experience how the online casino works and if it's going to be a good fit for you on a regular basis. There are some things to watch for and pay attention to during free play that can reveal to you the likelihood of you enjoying your time at that particular online casino.

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Graphics and sound effects can greatly add to the overall experience but done poorly, they can also take away from the experience. Playing the free games gives you the chance to see and hear for yourself without being committed to playing off a deposit. Most online casinos have very good graphics these days but there are those that aren't all that hot. Plus there are sites that have absolutely obnoxious and annoying sound effects when you win or lose that can take away some of the enjoyment of the games.

Free play gives you the chance to test out all the games available, especially when playing on an unfamiliar software platform. While most games have the same rules from site to site, sometimes the interface can vary widely. You don't want to be playing for money when you realize that you can't find the right buttons. It's also a good way to try out games that are new to you so that you can learn the ropes and the rules before using cash to play. Never use cash to learn the rules as that's a good way to lose a bankroll really fast.

See how easy it is to be able to access the free play games. Some sites will make you register, set up your account with all your information and even ask for a credit card number just to play the free games. Others won't even ask you to register. Something to think about is that if they put you through a lot of red tape just to play free, how much red tape will there be when you want to cash out?