From time to time online casino´s like to offer some really awesome bonuses and promotions, the best of which are Non-deposit bonus and free spins. Casino´s do this to entice new customers into opening an account and give away anything from $25 dollars to 15 free spins and more.
There is no big catch here, they don´t lose anything with the giveaway. The only aspect a player should be aware of when accepting free spins or non-deposit bonus is that they will only be able to withdraw the winnings from the bonus and not the bonus money itself. There will also be some wagering requirements like 20x or more before being eligible to withdraw funds made from the bonus itself (not your personal deposit).
Oh, and yes, in the end you will be required to perform a minimum deposit if you want to withdraw any winning. But the major advantage of accepting a free spin bonus and the likes it that you do not need to deposit any funds until you have already won some money.
Free Slot Machines
Free slot machines on the other hand are slot games that are free to access and play with play money.
Many online casinos allow access to their online slots, table games and poker rooms with play money as it allows for potential customer to test the look and feel of the games, casino platform, support service and internal menu´s.
From a player point of view it is very important to get to know an online casino inside out before making a deposit. Not only that but in terms of gaining an edge and finding the right slot machine to win with strategy it is crucial to get to know the slot game inside out.
When it comes to winning at online slots there isn´t much strategy to be done, but smart players know which slot game types they perform best (number of lines, min/max bet, progressive or max jackpot etc.).
There is also the theme aspect of the slot game. There are hundreds of themes on slot machines. Some are fast paced with adventure or action stories and tunes. Some are more relaxed and chilled out. A study from the Journal of Behavioral Addictions proofed that fast paced music can encourage a player to risk more and avoid rational thinking, while relaxing tunes and environments improve concentration and risk aversion [1].
Thus the importance of trying out slot games for free to know how one as a player will react. Will the theme of the slot game encourage over-gambling or does it tune in with the desired playing mood? Only way to find out is to actually play the slot game.
Free Spins and How to Claim Them
Free Spins is a type of bonus most online casinos offer. Different from non-deposit bonuses it only applies to online slots.
We already discussed the benefits of accepting these type of bonuses and the terms or conditions they have. To claim them a player must open an account with the casino, a deposit might or might-not be required.
This process tends to be tedious to some, so it’s best to have all the required information ready on a computer file if your intentions are to open several online casino accounts to fully take advantage of the freebies.
1. Personal information. Fill in your personal info including name, email, residence address (make sure this is the address were you get your personal mail), phone number, and zip code (if applies). Some casinos will restrict players from certain locations, like players from the USA which are only accepted on certain casinos.
2. ID and a Bill in your name. A copy of your ID, driver license or Passport will be required front and back, full color. The bill should be any bill or bank statement in your name with the address you placed on the personal information details. This last document is to confirm your identity, thus the importance of stating your current mail address. Take in mind that some casinos do not accept cell phone bills or online bills. In case you do not have a bill in your name with the home address (if you live with someone else for example) then a stamped bank statement should suffice.
3. Keep a Folder with the aforementioned documents. The previous process can be annoying the first time, but it doesn´t have to be like that every time and it does get you lots of free money to play for big prizes. So keep a folder with the documents to make the process a breeze every time you open an account with a new casino.
4. Deposit funds or not. A marketing ploy will be to open a menu requiring players to deposit funds after opening the account even if the bonus offer said “no deposit bonus”. If the bonus was non-deposit then you can simply click the logo of the site or refresh to the main menu and you should be able to access the casino while being logged in, no need to deposit funds.
5. Claim the free spins. To claim your free spins head to the banking area and insert the promo code. If you don´t have it yet find the promotion section of the casino and search for the free spin bonus code. If you can´t find it or it doesn´t work contact support through the live chat option or email. They will certainly unlock the bonus for you.
6. Enjoy your free spins!
Free Spins Tips
To make the most of non-deposits and free spins subscribe to the online casino´s email list. They send weekly promotions to entice players to return, many of these promotions include regular free spins.
Open as many online casino accounts as you can that offer free spins.
There is no in depth strategy to playing online slots, but to make the most of your free spins know what steps you can take to improve winning on online slots.
