There are a huge number of gambling sites on the Internet. But before making a final choice in favor of one of them, the user should consider several important points.

Even for an experienced player, the ability to evaluate online casinos will help save time and money. This article will list the tips and tricks you need to know about choosing a casino.

What is an online casino in general?

An online casino is an online service that allows customers to bet money on gambling. The online gambling industry was one of the first to appear on the world wide web, and rapidly expanded with the development of new technologies. Today, hundreds of platforms are available to us, the services of which are provided by various software companies, and which have enlisted the support of numerical management groups.  

What types of online casinos are there?

Online casinos can be divided into three groups: instant online games (Instant Play), download and mobile versions. Some casinos combine all three options.

Instant Play casinos are sites where customers can play at the casino without downloading a program to their computer. On the other hand, bootable versions require the installation of client software to start the game. Online casino programs are linked to a gambling service provider and can be used without browser support.

Mobile versions of online casinos allow players to use the resource “on the go”. Thanks to the development of smartphones, this aspect of the industry has gained great popularity. Since many online casinos have already acquired everything necessary to provide instant access versions of games, others at the same time distribute their most popular games to mobile platforms. Some of the most successful online casinos even have a special page for mobile devices that allows users to play from smartphones.   

Why is it extremely important to choose an online casino wisely?

Compared to most platforms, online casinos are relatively uncontrolled. This industry is based on a purely capitalist form of self-regulation, which is the result of special targeted advertising to promote various gambling establishments. However, such actions do not prevent casinos from using distracting tactics and avoiding payouts. And advertising only directs players to sites with a good reputation.

Therefore, before registering on any online casino site, you need to study the information about the resource. 

Casino Rating

The rating of an online casino is very important for a player when choosing a betting and gaming platform. The specialists of the gambling house resource review new complaints received monthly and evaluate other aspects, such as providing technical support to users and the speed of withdrawal of funds. As for complaints, their number and severity are also taken into account in the formation of a rating that needs to be paid attention to. 

Terms and Conditions

Each online casino sets its own rules and conditions, which serve as a guide to the use of its services. Unfortunately, many players prefer not to waste time getting to know these provisions in detail, which leads to problems. No matter how much you want to ignore the “small details”, a thorough study of this section on each casino site will help every gambler become a more knowledgeable player. 

Knowing the rules set by the casino will save time and money in the future. First, you need to make sure that the terms are authentic and not copied from another online casino site. If the casino did not even deign to draw up its own rules, this is clearly not a good sign. The next step is to analyze the content of each item. Here it is necessary to pay attention to the expediency of the rules. Suspicion should be aroused by restrictions on the wagering of the bonus, withdrawal of funds from the account and long-term withdrawal of funds.

Casino History

Next, you should find information about the past of this service. Here you need to pay attention to the date of creation of the casino. In general, the older it is, the easier it will be to study. However, this is not a guarantee that the resource is reliable.

You should also pay attention to the feedback page, view the comments of the players. Although it is quite difficult to find an institution with an impeccable reputation, you can choose the one that has the least complaints.

Payment systems

You also need to familiarize yourself very carefully with the payment systems, including the waiting time and withdrawal deadlines. Before you start playing at an online casino for real money, you should learn about the currency that can be used and the deposit methods. Below are the main points to pay attention to, and a brief description of each aspect:

• Currency. There are many currency options used in different casinos. Check which one is in use by a particular service. Some platforms can only use cryptocurrency; 
• Deposit methods. Get acquainted with the types of accounts through which you can transfer money to your casino account. Systems such as Skrill, Neteller, MasterCard, Visa and so on can be used;   
• Withdrawal methods. View the types of accounts to which you can transfer funds from your gaming account to your account. They can be the same as for making a deposit;    
• Waiting time. The amount of time it takes the casino to process a withdrawal request. Any period not exceeding 48 hours is considered acceptable.

Manual Flush function

If we talk about withdrawing funds, a good online casino provides a Manual Flush function, which is guaranteed to delay all payments for 24 hours. In practice, this is done as follows: a request is made to withdraw money from the account – and the funds are indeed debited almost immediately, but they remain in the casino’s “database” for another 24 hours, and only a day later the application review and approval process begins. This feature is provided so that within 24 hours a player who has changed his mind about cashing out his winnings can request funds back to the account. Not all casinos provide this opportunity. All you need to do is write to the online chat or call the casino support service and ask them to perform the Manual Flush procedure.

Types of games provided

Everyone knows that online casinos offer a variety of games. At the moment, online video slots are considered the most popular and widespread. However, there are also other games such as: 

• Slots with three reels; 
• Card games;
• Bones;
• Roulette;
• Video Poker;
• Fixed-rate games and so on.   

There are a huge number of software developers who supply casinos with platforms for gaming. Among the most popular suppliers are: 

• Microgaming. This company is one of the leading developers of online gambling software in the world. It is known for its exciting slot games of various themes, bonus system and huge jackpots. Its products can be found on more than 400 well-known resources;        
• Playtech. By many standards, Playtech is considered the largest provider of online casino software in the world. It offers a wide range of games – from video slots to video poker;
• RTG. Real Time Gaming is the main provider of software for online casinos, which is very popular. The library of video slot games from this manufacturer is undoubtedly considered the largest in the gambling business;     
• NetEnt. Net Entertainment can cater to the tastes of any gambler. In 2017, NetEnt gaming systems processed more than 41.2 billion gaming transactions. Today, the developer serves more than 200 sites.