Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Types of Online Casino Bonuses

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The best part of playing an online casino is the bonuses. You can usually earn a free cash bonus just for signing up. And, the account is free. However, there are conditions with nearly ever bonus so read everything before agreeing. In some cases, you may not want to accept a bonus. Read the terms and conditions associated with every bonus very carefully to see if it’s worth your while. Below are the different types of bonuses offered at online gambling sites.

The most common type of bonus at online casinos is the match bonus. The casino matches a certain percentage of your deposit. They are generally offered for your first deposit and can be any percentage. It’s pretty easy to find an online casino with a 100% match on your first deposit so go for that. This type of bonus will only be worth up to a certain amount of money and may apply to certain casino games. Sometimes, you can find a casino that is offering an equal or lessor match on your next few deposits, too. For example, Go Casino is offering a $20,000 bonus over the span of your first 10 deposits. This is the kind of welcome bonus you don’t want to miss out on.

Another type is the cashable bonus, where wager requirements must be met before withdrawing the bonus money. This bonus money is added on to your casino winnings. A sticky bonus may not be withdrawn but any winnings from playing the sticky can. A cash back bonus is the best type of bonus and, not surprisingly, the rarest offered. A cash back bonus is given after a loss. Part of your stake is returned to your account, sometimes as much as 20% each week. In other words, you would get 20% of your losses back for the week. Sounds like a pretty good deal, right?

Monday, November 8, 2010

Online Gambling Know How

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Know how is practical knowledge of how to get something done and that’s exactly what the point of this post is—what it takes to be a successful Internet gambler. There are three main things you should know before joining an online casino.

First, you should know the games. If you want to stand a chance, you must understand the rules and strategies for each game before you start gambling. Know the house advantage of each game. Play for free to test the online casino before gambling with real money.

Slots are the most popular online casino game because they are easy and effective. The progressive jackpots get substantial and the themes and graphics draw the player in. Payouts range between 95-98%. Behind that, online poker is very popular due to the rise of televised poker events like the World Series of Poker and World Poker Tour. The most popular form of poker because of T.V. is Texas Hold’em poker. It is common among the young crowd because it’s easy to play online and they aspire to be like those professionals they see on T.V. There are many different variations to poker and they all require a certain strategy. Video poker is another popular skill game that combines the rules of slots and 5-card poker. Blackjack is another skill game that is simple and exciting. The card game has basic rules but there are many different strategies involved. The last most popular table game is roulette. This is another simple game that is based more on luck than strategy. It’s easy once you understand the betting layout. The Internet casino graphics bring roulette to life just like a real casino. Aside from that there are many other table games online that you would normally find at a land-based casino like craps, baccarat, keno, etc.

The second thing you should know about an online casino before signing up is that it is licensed by a third party organization like eCOGRA (eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance). Do a little research into the site and make sure it is a reputable company. They may own other trusted online gambling sites. Make sure they have secure banking procedures and use trustworthy software like Microgaming, Realtime Gaming, Playtech, Cryptologic, Rival Gaming, Vegas Technology, etc.

The third know how to Internet gambling is knowing your limits. This is one of the most important parts of being a successful gambler. Set win and loss limits or a duration of time to play and stick to it. Even if you’re in the hole a little bit and think you can make a comeback and break even, stop playing and walk away. There’s a drive inside you that makes you want to keep playing but that drive can lead to more debt and addiction. Come back later with a clear head. Also, know that you’re bound to lose at some point if you keep winning. Don’t get greedy because the house still rules online.