I have enjoyed playing at land based casinos for several years, and still visit my local casino from time to time, but you can find a few things that bother me. Being a smoker limits my playing options, as there are actually designated areas or rooms for smoking in Canadian casinos. I also hate how crowded it could get. People are constantly bumping your chair when trying to walk by, also it can take ages to get a drink. My spouse and I go together, but can rarely sit side by side and play the slots. Then you see some couples sitting at two machines but only playing one.

I had thought about trying an online casino for years, but never did because I was always concerned about getting ripped off. Finally one night when I had the itch to play slots, but did not want to bother with the annoyances at the casino, I decided to try playing online.

I had played at Maple Casino for fun as a 'guest' for quite a while and always enjoyed the games, so I signed up for a real money account and claimed their one hour free play bonus offer. Many casinos offer this kind of bonus. You are given the specific amount of money to play with for one hour and they advertise that you can keep the winnings with no deposit necessary. Reading the fine print tells you, for the bonus at Maple Casino, you may only claim up to $100 and also you must deposit $40 in order to claim it. On top of that, as soon as you claim the bonus, you need to wager it 30 times before you can cash out. It doesn't really seem fair to advertise it the way they do, but you shall find it really is still a really good online casino bonus after seeing others.

Every online casino offers a welcome bonus, which is very important to read the stipulations of each bonus before you decide to choose to claim it.

It's also quite important to do some research on the casino before signing up. There are actually some online casinos that do not like to pay their winners. A quick Google search of the casino name and adding the term "rogue" should provide you with a wise decision.

Once you elect to make a deposit at an online casino, check out the available payment options they offer. Some methods enable you to play instantly, while some make you wait until funds are cleared. I prefer "Web Wallets" or "E-Wallets" like Instadebit or MoneyBookers, even though there are actually usually a variety of options to select from and it's best to figure out which one suits you most. Finding a method that's available for both deposits and withdrawals is the best way to go, because it is much faster when they process withdrawals to the method utilized for depositing.

At most online casinos, prior to deciding to can withdraw any funds you must provide identification, as the casino has to abide by money laundering rules and regulations. I recommend sending in the required documents, via e-mail or fax, before attempting to make a withdrawal. A lot of people even recommend sending in these documents before making your first deposit. Once your account is verified, withdrawals are often processed quickly within the time stated in the casino terms and conditions.

There are plenty of online casinos that are dependable and safe to play at. These casinos obviously realize the value of running a good business and being fair to their customers. Having happy customers, especially with the online business, is quite important because if things go wrong it really is posted on related forums very quickly.

If you keep these few simple tips in your mind, you may have a great time gambling at online casinos without worrying about getting ripped off or running into issues.