There are many similarities and differences between online and offline casinos. One of the major differences is that online casinos give a bonus offer when you deposit money into your account. Sometimes, it is a sign-on bonus: just available to newcomers to the online casino. It can also be for a number of other factors…playing a certain game such as online slots or making a bigger deposit, etc.
These bonuses do come with a number of requirements and restrictions. Some will say you have to use the bonus within a certain number of days. Some online casinos have certain betting requirements before you are able to withdraw the funds from the bonus.
The bonus can be a big plus to your gambling abilities by increasing your bankroll and therefore betting options. But make sure you carefully consider the rules before choosing a casino based merely on the bonuses offered.
When it comes to bonuses you should beware of becoming a “bonus hunter.” A bonus hunter is someone who goes from one online casino to another and only signs up to play with the new player bonus and then does not play again. If this option seems tempting to you then you should reconsider. A number of casinos are actually owned by the same company and if they see you are a bonus hunter then they can blacklist you not only from one casino but from all the casinos within their network.