How to select a Good Online Casino:

Choosing an online casino can be quite bewildering because there are so many different casinos to choose from.  The first and most important thing to note is that this is an advantage rather than a disadvantage.  It is always better to be swamped with choice as opposed to be restricted to a very narrow choice of casinos. 

People in the UK have the advantage of being able to interact with hundreds of different casinos.  Players from America and certain parts of the world where gambling is more restricted have a narrower choice.  The following guide assumes that you are from the UK or Australia although most of the advice should apply to American casinos.

1)      Casino reputation is the most important

Finding a casino that has a good reputation is simply a must do.  There are plenty of rogue casinos out there as well as good casinos.  Many rogue casinos do not last a long time and may only be in existence for a year or two.  You may be surprised that a rogue casino has lasted so long, but by delaying payouts, and only accepting deposits they are deliberately kept up as long as they are making money from players who have not done their research. 

So how do you figure out whether a casino is rogue. 

The first thing you should do is to check whether the casino is licensed.  If it is licensed then they will have certain regulations governing payouts.  This is not a guarantee that the casino is not rogue since they can still close down and bankrupt themselves without paying you out.  You should also ensure that you read as many reviews as possible so that you get an idea of what the casino is about. 

Find out whether they have been paying out.  There are many casinos that have an excellent reputation that you almost do not have to worry about.  Big name bookmakers and casino firms are as solid as their High Street names.  You can be assured that these are reputable casinos.

2)      Read the small print as well as the promotions!

Many people get swept away by casino promises of free money.  Free money is usually covered in small print so make sure that you read it.  Casinos do not give away money – normally you will need to wager a certain amount to withdraw.  Remember, the money is only yours if you can literally remove it and put it in your bank account.  Having the money as potential money in a casino account is not real money if you cannot withdraw. 

Many bonuses and promotions require you to wager 30-40 times the bonus amount before you can take out any money.  If you do not wager this amount you cannot take out your deposit!  This means your money is locked down – even the money that you originally put down.  Be careful of offers that restrict you to certain games.  If you are planning on playing slots but decide to play one game of blackjack you might find that your bonus is made invalid by that single game.

Remember, choose wisely, read reviews, and make sure that you take time in making a decision.  You can join any amount of casinos – you do nt need to leap up at the first one.