| Don't quite know where to start? Read the following quick guide to start gambling in an online casino.
Choosing your online casino.
It's best to start with a beginner friendly online casino rather than jumping in with the big fish and trying to swim. The online casinos listed here have been reviewed in detail and tested for safety, customer service, licenses and payouts to name a few. These are the best to start with if you're looking for some fun without putting up with frustrating collusions etc. It's not really hard once you've found the right casino, as long as you're happy with the graphics and game play then jump into either a trial game or play for real money, don't for get your welcome bonus though. As you gain your experience levels, try out the higher stake online casinos.
Downloading free software.
The download software version a casino offers is usually the best option as it will provide you with better graphics, speed and more games. Most casinos will have the download option and less will have a no-download flash version. If the casino offers it, take the games for a trial first to get a feel for it before you deposit your money and play for real. When you review the casinos on this site, click the "download software" link to gewt started. A full download with a 56k modem usually takes 10 to 30 minutes. Set up a real player account. Start the casino software and follow the registration steps to set up a real player account. You need to register a real player account to provide the casino with your contact information, so they can forward your winnings. As soon as registration is complete, you'll be provided with a username and password. Be sure that you write it down and keep it in a safe place for future visits !
Test drive the casino games.
Online casinos offer almost every game currently offered at traditional land-based casinos and possibly more. Almost all their games will be on offer to play with fake money, or demo mode. Use this opportunity to get a feel for the games, even if you know how to play them it's good to get a feel for the board they use as sometimes it's a little confusing. When you're comfortable to go forward, deposit your money and play for real.. Also, don't worry about downloading software on the casinos we have reviewed, they are perfectly safe as long as you have the space on your computer. If you don't have the time or possibly the patience then use the flash software version usually available.
Playing for real money.
All online casinos accept a variety of payment solutions. It's harder these days to use credit cards so third party solutions such as Moneybookers, NETeller, Entro Pay, ClickAndBuy, Western Union, WebMoney, EcoCard, PaySafeCard, Envoy are usually accepted. Of course there is also a wire transfer.
Claim your welcome/sign-up bonus.
On your first deposit with virtually every online casino, they will offer you a welcome bonus. This will generally consist of a multiple percentage of your deposit amount. e.g. if you deposit $100 and the casino offers 100% signup bonus then you will be gambling with $200. Be careful enough to read their terms before you comit though, it's not always straight forward if you win and withdrawl. You always have to wager a certain amount of chips before making a cash withdrawal. (This prevents abusers from putting in money and taking it out along with the extra bonus money without actually playing. After all, fair gaming should work both ways!)
Withdrawing winnings.
Read terms and conditions with each online casino to learn about withdrawing your winnings (payouts). Most of the time you will be paid by check or wire transfer. Since most casinos are located outside the U.S., mail delivery can take a week or two. Most casinos offer a vast array of payout methods though, including express check delivery, or you can have your Credit Card credited almost immediately after making your request.
Summary
Playing in an online casino can be a load of fun but it's important to read terms, play in demo mode, look at deposit and payout options before playing for real. Read a few reviews at Onlinecasinolinks.com to see which one appeals to you.
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