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casino guide.
Choose a casino.
It's best to try "beginner friendly"
casinos for your first online gaming experience.
Any of the casinos listed on Top-Gambler.com are
a safe bet because they are regarded as customer
focused, licensed casinos known for generous payouts
and quick answers to any questions. There is no
mystery to casino gambling, just check Top-Gambler.com
often to discover which casinos offer the biggest
payouts and the most free cash. As you gain experience
gambling online, you may decide to try some high
stakes casinos.
Download the FREE software.
Most casinos require you to download free software in order to begin gambling on the site. (Some offer free casino games for you to try first.) Enter the casino site and look for a "download" link. Download the software and start the installation wizard by clicking the downloaded file and follow the easy on-screen instructions. 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. (Always think positively!) 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!
Try out the casino games.
Online casinos offer just about every game currently
offered at traditional land-based casinos. They
permit you to try out their casino with "demo"
money, which means you can play for free to test
out the games for as long as you like. If you're
ready to play for real money and real casino action,
go to the next step. If you have any concerns
about downloading casino software, it is perfectly
safe, as long as your computer has the hard disk
space. It does take a while, usually 10 to 30
minutes. As an alternative, many casinos offer
a 'flash' version of the games which allows you
to sign up and play much more quickly.
Play for real money.
All casinos accept a variety of deposit methods
to fund your account. Now that it has become difficult
to use your credit cards, and PayPal
is no longer an option, you can use options such
as NETeller,
FirePay,
Western
Union, 900 Pay or a bank wire transfer.
Claim your welcome bonus.
As a welcome offer to new players, many online
casinos give a cash bonus on your first deposit.
While it shouldn't be your sole decision when
choosing where to play, it's nice to try out different
games with these bonuses. 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!) Always check
the casino website for full bonus terms and conditions.
Note: A "no deposit bonus" means you
do NOT have to buy any chips to play. All you
have to do is register as a real player. Some
casinos may ask you to register a credit card.
But you do not have to purchase anything.
Withdraw your winnings.
Check the casino website for specific details
about their payout procedures. 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. However, you
will have plenty of options available to you,
including express check delivery, or you can have
your NETeller
account credited almost immediately after making
your request.
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