His & Hers Magazine has enjoyed some very fun nights getting dressed up to go to a casino. However, for the timebeing, while our social lives are still virtual, we’re taking a look at how to enjoy the casino experience from the comfort of your own home (without the need to don a cocktail dress!)
If you’re new to the casino scene then a casino bonus is a great way to dip your toe into the gaming world without as much risk as an outright bet. One of the most beneficial forms of the casino bonus is undoubtedly the welcome bonus, that’s dished out to new players when they join a casino site. There are terms and conditions that accompany these bonuses, so it’s important you read up on those first. But bonuses also come in various forms. If you want to know more, read on, and, of course it goes without saying, always gamble responsibly…
The Cash Match
The cash match bonus is often applied to welcome bonuses, as it’s a great way to entice more people to join the site as well as wagering some of their own money. It’s a win/win situation – the casino gets more players and you, as the new player, get double your money in gameplay! The way this works is simple: deposit a certain amount into your new casino account and, after that sum has been played, the casino will match your deposit. You should bear in mind that the casino’s credit will only be playable, and you won’t be able to simply withdraw it as real cash.
The No Deposit
A no deposit welcome bonus means that you, the new player, won’t be required to lay down any of your own money in order to gain the offered reward. As with a lot of welcome bonuses, this may only be applicable for certain games on the site.
The Deposit Required
This one is pretty self-explanatory. In short, your welcome bonus will only be applied once you’ve wagered some of your own money, and in some cases, played it through. The rewards in question could be anything ranging from free spins to entirely free games.
The Cashback
This bonus is similar to the cash match; however, you only get money back from the casino site if you lose your game. These are understandably less rare to find when you join a new casino site, as they don’t have any kind of significant gain for the site itself, other than encouraging more players to join.
It’s interesting to note that in the UK the cashback bonus, for both new and old players, is the most popular form of promotional reward.
The Free Spins
Another self-explanatory bonus, this offers out free spins when you sign up as a new player. These will usually only be applied to certain Slots or new games, encouraging players to try out the latest additions to the site. Whilst free spins won’t require any wager on your part, there are also bonus or extra spins to look out for. These will have wagering requirements, which are the minimum amount that you need to stake in order to activate the bonus. Once you’ve made this wager, you may also need to play it through before you’ll be rewarded with those spins.
This all might sound a little confusing, so make sure you read through all of the terms and conditions before you begin playing or decided which online casino site to sign up for.
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