The world of online gambling is an extremely competitive one. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of online casinos on the web yet they run on only a handful of software platforms. That means that the games themselves can be played at a large number of sites. There are some unique games, particularly when a site develops their own proprietary software platform, but in general there is little differentation in gaming from site to site.
That leaves the websites to compete in other ways rather than uniqueness. Part of that will be in site design but that is not usually the major attraction to new gamblers. A major attraction that online casinos are finding helpful in getting new customers is by offering a variety of bonuses. These bonuses can be confusing and difficult for the novice to compare so we’re going to explain some of the bonuses you may encounter.
One very popular bonus would be the no deposit bonus – this is cash you can use on the site to gamble just for registering with the site. In other words, you don’t have to give out any financial details or make a deposit to test out the site. Of course, rarely can you cash out any actual winnings from the no deposit bonus as that would certainly raise the casino’s expenses. It is a great way to familiarize yourself with a new website or to try out a game that you’ve never played before. It’s always better to learn how to play without risking any actual cash.
Another bonus is often called the match bonus or deposit bonus. This is when the online casino matches your deposit by a certain percentage, often 100% on the first one and has been seen as high as 600%. Most also offer a match bonus on further deposits but usually it’s a lower percentage. These types of bonuses can often be cashed out but typically have some sort of wagering requirement that you must fulfil first. A common requirement is to have to wager that bonus money at least five times before it is considered withdrawable.
