The joy of online gaming is always in the fun of the play, but when it comes to betting money it becomes a serious business that nobody wants to lose. The popularity of online gaming has seen increasing numbers of casinos springing up, resulting in a crowded marketplace teeming with bonuses and promotions. For anyone looking to get ahead in online gaming, these promotions are a great ticket to start the gaming journey.
Sign Up Bonus
Most casinos will offer sign-up bonuses. These bonuses are exactly how they sound - when a new player joins a casino he or she will receive a bonus just for becoming a customer and playing any of the games that casino offers. Commonly, players will receive a reciprocal bonus relevant to their first deposit, for example a player making a £50 deposit on a 100% sign-up promotion would receive another £50 free from the casino to play through as they see fit. These offers change with each the casino. However, many casinos also offer no-deposit sign-up bonuses, which will see players receive money or chips with which to bet without even requiring an initial deposit. This is the most common type of casino bonus.
Free Spins
Of particular interest to lovers of the roulette wheel, the free spin bonus offers a set amount of free spins for new players. The likelihood is that no deposit would be required in order to receive the free spins, but players enticed by these kind of promotions should always check the relevant information, which differs with each casino.
Game Bonuses
A new trend with online casinos are game bonuses. Usually grouped in series, these bonuses offer players rewards for playing a wide variety of games. The idea behind this is to encourage players to experience a casino's whole game portfolio, thus giving them an opportunity to make an informed decision rather than make snap judgements.
Reward Bonuses
Reward bonuses come in different shapes and sizes. Some are similar to the store card ethos in the retail sector, whereby reward points (branded distinctly for each online casino) are issued to players for continued loyalty to their favourite casinos. Such schemes offer various incentives for points, from free plays or spins to access to VIP-level features that some casinos offer.
Another form of reward bonus are referral schemes. Introducing new players to a casino's portfolio will earn a reward from that casino - the more friends introduced, the more bonuses will accrue. This is a particularly handy bonus for community games such as Texas Hold 'Em, as players will most likely wish to play with their friends and family anyway. Big groups of friends joining in dribs and drabs will be rewarded with a useful extra bonus with which to further each player's bankroll.
Monthly Bonuses
A form of reward bonus, monthly bonuses reward regular players. Operating as a kind of rakeback, these bonuses will ensure an extra 10-20% (casino dependent and usually capped) for players to bet with. These bonuses will also usually require a certain amount of regular deposits or games played in order to qualify for the monthly promotion. |
