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Here are ten easily avoidable, but potentially expensive mistakes that online
gamblers frequently make. Make sure you avoid making them!
1. Insufficient preparation before you start
There are any number of different types of online casinos, offering
different games, different promotions and different shortcomings. Check
out the gamblers' gripe lists and bulletin boards before you sign up with an
online gaming club and look out for independent endorsements, certificates and
reputable auditors' seals
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2. Know the rules before you start
Make sure you properly understand the rules of the game before you
start...although there aren't other players to watch and learn from at an online
casino, there are often practice versions of games. Make sure you
practice until you're familiar with a game's subtleties
3. Don't ignore basic strategies
Since you're playing at home in front of your computer, there isn't
anyone to point out your errors. So don't lose sight of basic online game
strategies. Find a chart to go with the game you're playing. Most
games have them.
4. Don't go to the wrong casino
Make sure that your chosen casino's software is neither too basic nor
too powerful for your computer. If you have an older, lower capacity computer or
a slower (dial-up) Internet connection, Flash, Java or older software downloads
will be supported by your equipment. If you have a new, fast and high-capacity
computer, applications such as InterCasino's Global Edition or Microgaming's
Viper Software will provide you with exciting game-play. Try various
options and match your chosen online casino's software with your own computer's
capacity.
5. Don't let the bonus dictate where you play
Don't choose an online casino simply for the free cash it promises you.
A casino's software can have a major impact on your enjoyment of the game.
Try out some of the play-for-fun downloads from Playtech, Boss, Microgaming
and CryptoLogic. Make sure enjoyment rules your choice of online gaming
club.
6. Don't select an unsuitable bonus
Always choose a cash bonus that best matches your needs. If you normally
play for small stakes, avoid the 15% bonuses and look for online casinos
that offer generous first time bonuses, in addition to matching
your deposit. If you prefer to play for high stakes, avoid a 100%
matching bonus with a limit of $50. If you prefer to wager small amounts, steer
clear of a 20% bonus and find a casino that grants a generous first-time bonus
in addition to matching your deposit.
7. Don't ignore the bonus conditions
To avoid frustration and any argument with an online casino, make sure that
you take note of your total bets before you try to cash in your bonus. Don't
just assume that you've already played enough back into the system to draw
out your cash. .
8. Don't blame the software if you're losing
Online gamblers often hint that the software might be crooked when they hit a
losing streak. This isn't fair. After all, players at land based
casinos also have bad luck. Provided that an online casino displays its
percentage payouts, is properly endorsed by independent bodies and has
a good reputation, it would be wrong to blame their software if you don't win
9. Don't rush the game
Because of their very nature, the action happens much faster at online casinos
than at their land based counterparts. This gives the online casino an
added edge. To protect yourself, don't bet too high and stick to multiplayer
card games.
10. Don't ignore the preferred payment mechanisms
Make a note of an online casino's preferred payment mechanism. Online
casino payment through a preferred provider not only speeds up payments back to
you from your online casino, but you may also receive a bonus over and above any
match bonuses. Preferred providers or mechanisms include: wire transfers,
deposits by ACH, transfers through third parties like NETeller, 900pay, FirePay,
Telebuy and Citadel.
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