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Online casinos are set to be the future of the gambling industry. Statistics show that by 2025, their annual revenue will likely exceed $100 billion. There are many great features that these platforms have, including thousands of quality games by some of the world’s greatest game providers, numerous accepted payment methods, responsive customer support teams, impeccable security and the main topic of this article – online casino bonuses and promotions.

Thanks to bonuses and promotions, registered players at online casinos are able to potentially boost their winnings and/or play the featured games for real money without having to make a deposit. We are going to dive deep into the details of them and explain everything that you should know on this topic.

There are Two Types of Online Casino Bonuses

Registered players at online casinos will be able to claim two types of bonuses, depending on what the casino itself has to offer – deposit and no deposit bonuses. As the terms themselves suggest, to claim a deposit bonus, you will have to deposit funds to your casino account. A good example of a deposit bonus is a welcome offer, which rewards players after they make their first deposit at the site.

On the flip side, no deposit bonuses do not require you to make a deposit and allow you to win real money rewards. The two most popular no deposit bonuses are free spins and cashbacks. Free spins can only be used on certain slots, while cashbacks are bonuses that redeem some of your lost amounts over a certain period.

Online casinos have different ways of providing players with cashbacks. Some of them provide the funds as non-withdrawable cash that you must use to play the games, while some redeem them in the form of free spins. On some occasions, the casino might even provide you with a withdrawable cashback.

Welcome Offers Are the Most Popular Bonuses

Welcome bonuses are by far the most popular bonuses at online casinos. Why? Because they are the first bonus that players come across after they register. In most cases, welcome offers come with a match deposit bonus that has a maximum limit. Depending on the online casino, they might also receive free spins as well.

Some casino sites provide players with a bonus on their first deposit, but others might reward players on their first three or four deposits. It all comes down to the operator and its policies.

Apart from the welcome bonus, players can claim numerous other offers. We already mentioned free spins and cashbacks, so other notable picks are reload bonuses, tournaments and loyalty programs.

Loyalty programs are created with the purpose of rewarding the most loyal players at the casino. They contain several levels and to climb up the ladder, you need to wager real money on the featured games. The higher your level is, the better the benefits will be. Some of those benefits include higher withdrawal limits, faster withdrawals, exclusive bonuses, birthday gifts, priority customer support, better cashbacks, etc.

Terms and Conditions Are Extremely Important

Many players get caught up in the numbers that are shown in the bonuses and think that they are rewarding. However, it is not about how rewarding the bonus is, it’s all about how easy it is to claim it. That is determined by the terms and conditions.

The T&Cs share the details on how can you claim the bonus. That includes the minimum deposit amount, eligible games on which the bonus can be used, accepted payment methods for the bonus, country restrictions, bonus validity, as well as the single most important T&C – wagering requirements.

Wagering requirements state the amount that you need to roll over before being able to withdraw winnings made with the bonus. Since we mentioned the welcome bonus as the most popular casino bonus, we’ll use it as an example.

Let’s say that you just registered at an online casino whose minimum required deposit to claim the sign-up offer is $10. Once you read the terms and conditions, you see that the wagering requirements are set at x45. That means that you will have to wager a total of $450 before being able to withdraw the winnings made with the bonus.

Why $450? Simple. Wagering requirements are calculated by multiplying the qualifying deposit of the bonus, which in this case is $10, with the wagering requirements, which in this case are x45. Wagering requirements need to be met within the bonus validity period. So, if the welcome bonus is valid for 20 days, that means that you will have to wager $450 within that timeframe.
One tip that we can give you is to never claim bonuses that cannot be used on your favourite games because if you do so, you increase the chances of losing.

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Borderlands 1Gee golly, has it really been almost a year since I last updated this blog? Boy, how the time flies when we’re having fun! Yes, SO many months have passed since my last article in which we examined the 3 best TV shows to be adapted into slots, and yet Playtech still haven’t announced a slot based on “The Flash”, or any other show in the Arrowverse! They made, like, six different slots based on the “Batman” 1966 show, but still aren’t touching one of the most successful shared universes in TV history despite the fact that it’s RIGHT THERE, ripe for the taking! Ugh, okay… To alleviate my frustrations, how about we move away from slot machines that might happen, but probably won’t, and towards slot machines that definitely won’t? Here are the top 3 games that should be adapted into slots!

3. Mass Effect

The “Mass Effect” series has had its ups and downs, but that doesn’t stop it from being gaming’s very own “Star Wars”. Over the course of three games (yes, three – the new one, “Andromeda”, doesn’t count and never will count) we experienced the journey of Commander Shepard, captain of the spaceship Normandy who saw a foreboding vision about a devastating alien race known as the Reapers, fought tooth and nail to unite the galaxy to prepare for their arrival and then engaged in an all-out galactic war against them when they got here, with the humans fighting against the Reapers alongside every single alien race. “Mass Effect” gave us epic scenes contrasted with smaller, intimate moments courtesy of some of the most memorable characters in gaming. I don’t know about you, but I’d love to activate the Calibration Bonus by getting 5 Garrus symbols on a payline!

2. Overwatch

If you’re playing multiplayer games at all, chances are you’ve at least heard of “Overwatch”. When Blizzard (the studio behind small, insignificant projects such as “Diablo”, “Warcraft” and “Starcraft”) said “Hey, y’know what? Our next project should be a first person shooter”, you just knew that they weren’t going to create your average run of the mill military sim. While everyone else was busy placing you in the shoes of nameless, faceless soldiers in some kind of near-future war, “Overwatch” placed you in control of very specific, very recognizable characters with unique backstories and personalities who fought in an incredibly distinct setting that was in the middle of a cold war between machines and humans. And honestly, a game with so much personality is just begging to be given the slot treatment!

1. Borderlands

The “Borderlands” series practically SCREAMS “slot me”, to the point where I have no idea why it hasn’t been adapted yet! A unique and memorable artstyle? Check! Huge cast of characters? Check! Aimed at an adult audience? You bet your meat bicycle it’s check! “Borderlands”, despite its cartoony and fun-looking visuals, is set on Pandora – a kill-or-be-killed (mostly) desert planet where various mercenaries known as Vault Hunters shoot each other with futuristic weapons in order to snatch ancient artifacts… That they can sell to the highest bidder. The world is large, full of sources of inspiration, and could make a BRILLIANT slot adaptation! Someone get to it right now!

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Dr. WhoIn our previous article we spoke about awesome movies which would translate really well into great slots. That post was surprisingly enjoyable to write, and honestly, it was received extremely well – according to the view count (yes, I do keep track of those stats, believe it or not), it was viewed way more than my previous articles, which I took as a rather positive sign that you guys are into this sort of thing! And hell, if you’re in, I’m in! Let’s do a follow-up and examine some ideas for slots that could be based on popular TV shows! I mean, we’ve already seen a couple of slots based on those (with “South Park” and “Game of Thrones” being the most popular examples), but we could always have more, right? Now, the same criteria as before apply – the show needs to have a good cast of character, a colorful artstyle that’ll translate well into slot visuals and plenty of opportunities for bonus games! With that said, let’s get right into it!

3. Doctor Who

“Doctor Who” is one of the most long-running TV shows of all time, having begun its run aaaaall the way back in 1963 (that’s older than “Star Trek” by three years) and is still going strong to this day… If we ignore the fact that it went on hiatus for twenty-odd years between the 80s and the mid-2000s, but who’s counting! Between those times, we’ve had hundreds of stories set across time and space, with the role of the main character – the mysterious Doctor – being played by thirteen different people to date, and those are only the canonical ones (if we go into non-canon the list expands drastically, with the likes of Peter Cushing and Rowan Atkinson joining the fray). That can give a potential developer PLENTY of material to work with, and let’s not forget that the show is one of the staples of the UK, and what is the country that plays the most slots in the world? That’s right – the UK! It’s a match made in Heaven, really! With “Doctor Who” merchandise appearing everywhere, from mugs through action figures to mobile games, I’m sure that an online slot is going to be immensely popular, if done right.

2. Rick and Morty

We currently live in an animation golden age – “Gravity Falls”, “Star vs The Forces of Evil”, “The Loud House”, “Adventure Time”, “Legend of Korra”, I could go on and on and on. Honestly, any of these shows are good enough to make for a decent slot, but there’s just one problem – they’re all for kids, and kids don’t play slots. So how about we base one on a really, really great cartoon for adults, huh? It’s really hard to explain just how great “Rick and Morty” is in a single paragraph, but suffice to say, it’s pretty amazing. I actually wanted to illustrate that with a clip from the show, but I had an extremely hard time picking just one – there’s the one where Rick and Morty kill the Simpsons, which is hilarious, but I think the one that best illustrates my point is this scene in the arcade. Much like “South Park”, the show is often crass and vulgar, but also very creative and intelligent. Honestly, it practically begs to be turned into a slot. Imagine the comedic possibilities!

1. The Flash

Honestly, as much as I love anything and everything Marvel (“Infinity War” can’t come soon enough), even a fanboy like me has to admit that DC has been KILLING IT on TV. Sure, Marvel has had a few decent outings, mostly on Netflix, but dear lord, DC just churns out hit after hit after hit on the small screen! By far the most successful one of these is “The Flash”, a comic book show which absolutely embraces its source material and doesn’t even try to be realistic. A telepathic gorilla? We got that! Time travel? Meh, what else is new? Literally the craziest things can happen on “The Flash”, and I love it for it! Unlike its sister show “Arrow”, it’s bright, colorful, goofy and just knows how to make you feel great in 45 minutes! And at the end of the day, isn’t that what a slot is supposed to do? Flash’s colorful looks and plentiful cast of characters would make for an excellent slot, and then there’s also the fact that the famous Playtech – who have PLENTY of experience with superhero slots – recently acquired the rights to produce slots based on DC characters. So a slot based on “The Flash” is a very real possibility. Make it happen, you guys!

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Top Rated Casino Sites for Brits Brits love gambling, there are no two ways about it. And the best thing about it is that nowadays there are many safe online gambling sites to play at, needless to say, licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. Being able to play without having to leave the house is really convenient, especially since casinos also offer mobile apps that will give you the chance to play wherever you are. But keep in mind that while there are hundreds of online casinos that offer their services to Brits, some simply do it better and that’s a fact. That’s why it’s always a good idea to do some research on the sites that you decide to play at and see if they are suitable for you needs. For example, ukcasino.org.uk compared the best online casino sites, so you can find some really useful information about renowned operators.

Another aspect that should help you decide which casino is best for you is the game that you prefer. For example, if you prefer roulette, then you should look for a site with numerous game and limit variations, including a good live-dealer offering. If on the other hand, you are a fan of slots, then you are in luck, because you will usually find them in abundance. However, if you crave variety, it’s a good idea to choose an operator that offers games from more than one software provider. You can find some useful information on that matter on this page.

Another aspect where top rated casinos shine is the number of payment methods that they offer. Most of the popular payment processors such as Visa, Neteller and Paypal are usually available, although the latter is not always an option. The aspect of limits is also important, especially if you plan on playing for high stakes. Sometimes the deposit limits are pretty low, which actually if you play with a bonus, won’t be such a problem, but when the withdrawal limits are low, you may not be able to cash-out as much as you want in one step. Once more, renowned casino sites will give you the freedom to withdraw almost as much as you like, especially if you are a VIP and most of the times there will be no fees for the cash-out. Just keep in mind that sometimes fees may occur, if such are set by the payment processor or your bank. But the good news is that once you become a VIP, everything will be easier and easier, limits are higher or almost inexistent, you get an unlimited number of cash-outs per month, rewards get bigger and so do bonuses. And this, my friends, is why you simply have to play only at top rated sites, that are serious and dedicated to their players.

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bingoHello everyone, I hope you had a good time over the holiday season and luck has been kind to you if you (like me) ended up spending a considerable amount of it playing online! I know I am new to this and I would like to thank anyone reading me now for being here from the beginning – it is really appreciated. This year I will continue sharing my experience – past and newly acquired – with you here along with any interesting information, news, resources I come across. Today I am going to give some deserved attention to bingo and in particular – bingo bonuses.

What’s it all About?

If you have any experience with casinos or pretty much any online games, you will likely be already familiar with bonuses. But just in case, for the newbies, let’s quickly cover what those are. Simply put, this is the way operators are rewarding you for choosing them over their competitors. So, as you can imagine, there are pretty much as many prizes as there are game providers. What is important is to not jump for the first given one – find how it compares to the other offers, does it cover the games you enjoy playing, are you eligible for it to begin with – all those things you need to check before you commit yourself to a website. For example, the costa bingo new player bonus covers both – no deposit games and a very generous top-up of 500% on your first deposit. This is not the case for all game providers though and you really will need your hand held through it, if you are new to it all even more so. Worry not, just read on, I’ve been there before.

How to Get the Most of it?

Well I found over time that as sceptical as I was (and to an extent still am) towards sites that advise me on things, there are some that are actually good for real. Take bingobonuses.org.uk for example – it is a great resource. You will find a huge number of sites reviewed (the work that has gone into it is well impressive!) and tons of special offers for new and regular players. I think you should totally check it out if you are into bingo and it will save you hours (even more if we are realistic) of research. I am not saying you should be trusting everything just because it is online, but this is very much in support of my advice – trust established websites, with a number of experts and proffeisonals behind them.

Post Scriptum

As I initially promised in my welcome post, I will keep this short and to the point, so I truly hope I am on the right path with my writing, feel free to get in touch with any suggestions you may have for me to improve. This is all I have to say on this topic so far, do your research, keep your head on and don’t be shy of asking for expert opinions or/and using professional advice – after all this is the only sure way to progress – no need to rediscover the wheel! See you soon!

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game-bank-1003148_640Hello and welcome to my blog! If you landed here, then you are searching for a useful resource for all things online casinos. At the time of writing this post, the blog might be quite empty and at a very ’embryonic’ stage but don’t get fooled by this. I seriously plan on changing this as soon as possible. I’ve planned quite a lot of articles about all aspects of online casinos: the games, the software, the bonuses, the support, the security, the mobile versions and more. Furthermore, I plan on covering the most interesting titles out of the latest news from the online gambling industry. This calls out for a lot of work so I will try and keep things short and to the point. This way I will be able to keep up with everything that’s going on and you won’t waste your time in reading unnecessary stuff.

That’s all that I wanted to say in regards to my plans about the blog. Now it’s your turn! You can help me shape this site into a comprehensive guide for all beginner players out there as well as a useful resource for the experienced players. Make sure to send me all your questions and stories so that I can get a better idea about what you, the reader wants. This way I will choose topics that are more interesting for you and will be able to help more people. For now I’m planning on starting with something very basic, like beginners guide to gambling online, or something of the sorts, but in the future I want to dig deeper into the topics and provide more detailed information about the things that interst you. Something that you will certainly see at a certain point is also game reviews. So, please, don’t hesitate to write to me at john@greentic-campus.com. I will always answer and will always create pages on the topics you suggest as soon as possible.

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