Signing Up With New Online Casinos
Signing up an account with new online casinos is not just something novice gamers have to deal with, but seasoned veterans as well. Opening a new casino account generally involves the same process, though it may differ slightly from one new online casino to the next.
Novices may find themselves nervous when joining a new casino, but if you know what to look for, making that first step can be a lot less intimidating. When exploring new casinos, the first thing you want to check is the integrity of the site. Have they been around very long? Do they display the licensing information, security measures, certification and monthly and/or yearly payout percentages?
If you can answer yes to each of these questions, you've likely found a very respectable new online casino to join. Payout percentages are not imperative, but it is nice to know your odds of winning, an overall payout percentage of at least 96% is preferred.
When looking for new casinos, licensing and certification are the top priorities. Most will have an image at the bottom of the main page (or check the "About Us/Company Info" page) stating that the online casino is licensed (governed by the regulations of) Kahnawake, Malta, Curacao, Costa Rica, or the United Kingdom, just to name a few of the most common licensors.
Certification is granted when a new online casino is audited by an independent firm to ensure the fairness of play. The most common certification auditor is TST (Technical Systems Testing). Again, a "TST Certified" image will be displayed at the bottom of the main page.
Now, with all of the technical mumbo-jumbo out of the way, let's get down to the biggest attraction for joining new casinos, the one that seasoned veterans are usually seeking, a lucrative and well structure welcome bonus. Welcome bonuses come in all forms; based on your first-deposit, no-deposit free trials and free play time bonuses.
All online casinos are hoping to draw in more traffic with generous welcome bonuses, hence the inviting generosity offered for joining new casinos. Percentage bonuses are the most common, usually matching 100% of the player's first deposit. The cap on the bonus may be $100, $500 or even $1,000. There are also Free Trial Bonuses that are high in demand, but not as common in the overall online casino industry.
Once more, the novice/veteran status comes into play because every new online casino bonus comes with "terms and conditions". These involve play through requirements of the bonus amount, or deposit+bonus amount. The average play-through is 20x to 30x. This means a $100 bonus with 20x play-through would require wagering the bonus 20 times over ($100x20=$2,000) before a withdrawal can be request, less the new casino bonus be forfeit.
Seasoned casino gamers know all about new casino bonus terms and conditions, and will look over these thoroughly before accepting a new casino bonus. If you haven't spent much time at online casinos, be sure to read the fine print and make sure you understand the requirements.