Online casinos don't all play by the same rules so it is extremely important that you review the terms and conditions set out by each establishment. In essence, this agreement is a contract between you & the casino, and the casino is obliged to explain their rules clearly. These expressed terms & conditions reflect the way the casino agrees to deliver their services to you, the player. But note, an online casino may choose to adjust its bonus and wager-through conditions from time to time and it is your responsibility to be aware of these changes.

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When you sign on to any of the legitimate online casinos, you are required to agree to certain terms and conditions. Basically you are expected to identify yourself honestly, agree not to cheat, adhere to the casino's expressed rules as outlined in their Terms and Conditions section, plus abide by the procedural rules when you cash in your winnings.

It is also important to understand that when agreeing to accept a bonus from an online casino, you may be expected to continue visiting that establishment for a relative period of time, depending on the bonus size. Also, before you can qualify to receive your bonus you may be required to wager a minimum amount of cash.

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Online casinos typically offer two types of bonuses: "Welcome" bonuses awarded for initial deposits and subsequent or "Loyalty" bonuses to keep you coming back. "Welcome" bonuses are generally paid out when a player signs on and makes their first deposit into a Real Money account. This is also the casino's way of thanking you for becoming a customer and playing casino games at its facilities.

Online casinos often match your deposits by as much as 100% up to a maximum amount of say $100, though these vary and are change all the time. Another bonus form is that in which your deposit is matched by a percentage of perhaps 50% and again up to a maximum amount. For example, for a deposit of $200 you may receive a 50% bonus entitling you to a $100 bonus. Of course there are as many different promotions as there are Internet casinos, and the bonuses frequently change so it's vitally important that you shop around for the best deals out there.

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To begin with, let's examine why exactly online casinos offer bonuses in the first place. It's actually quite simple. Similar to a retail store offering a free gift with your purchase, online casinos offer actual cash bonuses in order to entice you to begin gambling with real money on their website, as well as become a regular visitor. Online casino bonus offers are often very generous, especially the first deposit bonus promos.

These bonuses, and there are all kinds, are simply marketing promotions offered in the form of free chips or money as a way for online casinos to attract you to their websites and encourage you to begin gambling for money.

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How can you be sure whether a bonus offer is authentic or if the online casino offering it is legit? There are two vitally important things a player should check out before deciding on a casino bonus.

The first is the casino's license. Each online casino should be fully-licensed in the country, state or region in which it operates. Some US states have banned online casinos altogether. So if an online casino reports to have their main location in that state, then that particular casino is fraudulent. To know if an online casino has the right credentials, check the 'About Us' page on their website or contact the casino itself and request their credentials. If they hesitate about giving such information, they are probably fake.

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targeting online gamblers are popping up everywhere these days. In fact, it's more the rule than the exception. So before you're taken in by what appears to be the biggest or best bonus, it's important that you understand the difference between the wide array of offers promoted before making your decision about which ones to accept.