The Elements That Make a Top Online Casino

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If you were to organise a trip to a land-based casino resort, let’s say somewhere like Las Vegas, it’s likely that you would hit up a review site like TripAdvisor before choosing your destination. That’s normal as you will be spending your money and will want to make sure everything the resort offers is up to scratch.

Playing at online casinos might not feel like as much of a commitment, but you will still be trusting the operator with your money. And, if you are a high roller, or even a small stakes player, it can become a big commitment over time.

So, what are the elements you should look for? We will discuss them below, with a view to highlighting overlooked areas that new players might miss.

1. The Best Software Developers

If you signed up to a movie streaming site, but subsequently found that it lacked films from Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, MGM and all the rest, you would no doubt be disappointed. The same goes for online casinos: Look for Playtech, Microgaming, Blueprint, Red Tiger, SG Gaming, NYX, NetEnt, Williams and IGT. These software providers are popular, but, crucially, they are also trusted.

2. Payment Methods

Often overlooked by players, a wide range of payment methods is important. You might like to make online deposits with Instadebit in Canada, or prefer to use options like Paysafecard. Regardless, a varied choice should be offered. In addition, fast withdrawals are a must. And, you should never choose a casino that charges fees for deposits/withdrawals (a small handful do).

3. Dedicated Customer Support

In the majority of cases, online casinos run like clockwork. For instance, if you were to exit a game prematurely, the software would let you pick up from where you left off, even weeks later. However, glitches can occur from time to time, and if you have an issue, you want to talk to someone – a human being – promptly. Live chat options, free phone numbers and rapid email response are boxes that all need ticked here.

4. Fair and Frequent Bonuses

We made the comparison with casino resorts earlier, and it’s important to note that online casinos also offer perks to players. Normally, you will receive a bonus on sign-up, as well as regular bonuses that the industry calls “retention promotions”. But you want these incentives to have clear terms and conditions. Nothing annoys players more than being informed the bonus they received is not as lucrative as they thought. Read the small print to avoid disappointment, and be aware that good casinos will clearly spell out any restrictions.

5. A Sense of Fun

If you want to get the most out of an online casino, you should remember that it shouldn’t be only about the winning (and losing) of money. A good casino will foster a sense of community, perhaps through its promotions but also through offering live games with chat features. Online casino should be about entertainment and fun stuff, and the operators who put that first tend to operate the best sites online.

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6. A Choice of Progressive Jackpots

It might sound like we are contradicting ourselves, given what was said in the last section, but the best casinos will offer a range of progressive jackpot games with huge prizes. These games are now ubiquitous worldwide (run by the software developers mentioned earlier), so there is no reason why a casino shouldn’t have dozens of games tied to a progressive network. While having fun is the priority, a lot of the excitement stems from playing these games with multi-million-dollar prizes.