Some online casino bonus offers may not suit you

From time to time we feel it is necessary to return to a topic which we have discussed before in these pages, so with apologies to experienced online casino gamblers who may or may not have taken advantage of introductory bonuses when they started, we want to repeat our opinions on online casino bonuses. Almost all online casinos offer new online casino gamblers a bonus to encourage them to register and play casino games on their site. Most of these bonus offers come as a percentage of the new online gambler’s initial deposit into their account, often as much as 100% up to a maximum which varies from one online casino to another. The highest maximum bonus on offer however, is not always the best option for every new online casino gambler, because of what is called a ‘play through’ clause in the terms and conditions of the bonus offer. This clause stipulates how much money the new online casino gamblers must have staked before they can withdraw any cash from their account, and can be as high as 30 times the first deposit. There may also be a time limit on the play through, effectively encouraging the new online gambler to play for higher stakes than they intended in order to claim their bonus. Even if the new online casino gambler is satisfied that the play through clause is within their budget, they should also be aware that some of the most popular online casino games such as roulette or blackjack may not count towards their play through commitment at all on some online casino sites, and many other online casino operators will only accept a percentage of stakes on these casino games to award the bonus. We are not in any way condemning the idea of introductory online casino bonuses, which for many new online casino gamblers can double their initial stakes and extend their gambling experience, but we feel it is important to point out the possible drawbacks which could stop some new gamblers enjoying their first visits to their chosen online casino. Always read the terms and conditions and decide which bonus offer suits your circumstances best.