Determining Wager Limits and Bonus Requirements for Individual Games:
Many gamblers claim they are unable to find
information regarding wager requirements and betting
limits at specific games when researching online
casinos. While it is true that most casinos do not
openly divulge the betting limits at each of their
games, just as they often do not explain how the
software betting
interface for each game operates, the information is
still readily available.
Aside from actually finding the
information buried in the casinos website (best found by
sorting through the a site map) or calling up
customer service to ask what the wager limits are on
your games of choice, you can simply test-play their software
for free to find out for yourself. Any reputable online casino will
let you practice their
free gambling software, and
for as long as you like. If they do not permit you
to do this, you shouldn't even bother becoming a member.
It
is very important that you test out the software,
just as you would test-drive a car before buying
it. Admittedly, it would be easier to simply call or
email the casino and ask a customer representative
what the wager requirements and betting limits are
for the games that you know you will be playing.
However, if you are very serious about playing at a
specific site - and the site has passed your requirements up
until now - we suggest trying out the software, for this
kills two birds with one stone.
Simply look for links on
the gaming site (usually on the homepage) that say 'Play
Now' or 'Download Now'. If you want even faster access, look
for the No-Download, Flash or Instant Play versions of the
software. While some sites will give you immediate access
to the Play-for-fun software platform, which mirrors the
real-money platform, most sites will require a brief
registration process in the interests of preventing
underage and problem gamblers from accessing the sites. At
most, you will only need to provide a valid birth date,
residence and email address.
Once inside the software
platform, you will have free range to play all the games,
determine the betting limits (which you may want to jot
down in a notebook) and check out the banking options. You
are under no obligation to open a real money account at
any time (you can even reload fake unlimited credits to
gamble with). However, you most certainly are invited to
do so at any time if you want to make the transition to
playing with real money.