How to: Online Casino FAQs
The idea behind these pages is to try and pass on things that we have learned from our personal experiences from playing online casinos since the beginning of this astounding form of online entertainment (since our inception in 1998). This, of course, reflects our opinions – would you expect less? The online casino landscape is dynamic and changes rapidly, sometimes for the better – sometimes for worse, as we have noted recently how some jurisdictions are initiating draconian regulations that are not player-friendly. Additionally, there are still bad places to go, but more and more safe places are also. While we’re still waiting for the “perfect casino,” several very professional operations are out there, some of whom are now publicly listed companies and under the eyes of the stock exchange.
The key, of course, is not only to find a safe and reputable place to play but one that supports your habits and requirements. Although many casinos have similar games, as you’ll discover when you read on, each tends to have a different way of operating, different plus points, and of course, minus points that will impact the player experience. If you are new to all this online casino malarky, I’d suggest you read up on the stuff you should know before depositing first!
A Little About Us
Probably important to let you know who you’re dealing with first, eh! I go under the online moniker of Simmo! (despite my, erm, “dodgy” forum avatar, right, this is a serious guide, in case you wondered!) and I am a moderator at the popular Casinomeister player forum. I’ve been playing casually at online casinos for around three years and have played at a whole host of different places, thankfully primarily good ones! My requirements from a good casino are good entertaining slots, fast cashouts and fast, efficient support who listen to what I want. The first is easy to find, the second less so, and the third is even rarer! I’m an optimist, so, naturally, I should think that overall, the online casino world is in relatively good shape now, especially compared to how it was! There are still rogues out there, but it’s become much easier to find out who you can trust, as these pages hope to demonstrate. There are plenty of good, if not great, casino operations operating in jurisdictions like Gibraltar and the Isle Of Man take regulation very seriously. Plus, there are forums like Casinomeister where a good balance of players have a voice and where most operators hang out, handle complaints, and generally garner feedback.
I started out playing Video Poker, but I am more of a slots fan now. While this provides a higher level of entertainment for me, it is also higher-risk, so I have developed strategies to help manage what I spend and look after my budget. Aside from deciding the right casino to play, this is arguably the most critical piece of information I intend to provide here, so I would check out the ” How To Manage Your Gambling Budget” section before you leave. I’m sure it’ll be handy for players who sometimes get carried away.
In my moderator and player’s role at Casinomeister, I have seen a lot happening in casino-land over the past couple of years. I’ve seen casinos cheating players, players cheating casinos, good casinos come, bad casinos come and go, and plenty of exciting player experiences. I am hoping that many of the issues faced by players there are dealt with here.
How-to INDEX
An Introduction to Online Casino Gambling
- What is an online casino?
- Download vs instant play
- Live dealer online casinos
- How to tell if an online casino is safe
- How to tell if a casino is legitimate
- How to pick an online casino
- Key online casino knowledge
Online Casino Software Platforms vs Providers
Online Casino Slot Machines
- How to play online Slot machines
- How to pick the number of paylines
- How to decide on the bet size
- How to understand the different symbols
- How to read and understand the paytable
- Progressive online Slot games vs regular online Slot games
- Free Slots
- Types of Slots
- Online Slot machine strategy
- What is the % Return To Player (RTP)
Most Popular Online Casino Games
- How To Play 3-Card Rummy
- How To Play 3-Card Poker
- How To Play Craps
- How to Play Keno
- How to Play Pachinko Online
- How to Play Casino Holdem
- How To Play Online Roulette
- How To Play Online Poker
- How To Play Online Video Poker
- How To Play Online Blackjack
- How To Play Online Bingo
- How To Play Online Baccarat
- How To Play Online Sic Bo
- How To Play Texas Hold Em Bonus Poker
Jackpots
Mobile Online Casinos
- Mobile casinos vs desktop casinos
- Mobile Slots vs desktop Slots
- Mobile Sports betting
- Mobile Poker
- Mobile Bingo
Banking and Online Casinos
Online Casino Bonuses and Loyalty Schemes
- What are online casino Bonuses
- What is the wagering requirement
- No deposit Bonuses, match Bonuses and sticky Bonuses
- Loyalty Bonuses
- Reload Bonuses
- Free play Bonuses
- Free spins Bonuses
- Loyalty schemes
- How to decide on an online casino Bonus
Online Casino Player Tips
- The don’ts of online casino gambling
- How to take screenshots while playing
- How to video record and broadcast your session
- Casinomeister Forum FAQ Page
Online Casino Reviews and ratings
- Casinomeister’s accredited online casinos’ ‘Musts and Will-nots’
- How to read online casino reviews
- Casinomeister ratings
Complaints
- How to submit a complaint
- Posting your complaint in a forum
- Website complaints services
- ADR/ODR
- The most common online gambling complaints
- Word of advice
Legal
Affiliates
- What is the role of an online casino affiliate
- How to become an online casino affiliate
- What to expect when becoming an online casino affiliate