Nothing says ‘welcome’ like free stuff
Welcome bonuses are such a huge part of the online casino business that we forget just how fantastic they actually are – it’s money and gaming for free!
Welcome bonuses are the online casinos way of enticing you onto their site and getting you to sign up. And they can be pretty enticing. Welcome bonuses run the incentive spectrum from free spins on selected slots to matching your first deposit to – probably the best bonus of all – giving you free money that you can use on any game in the casino.
While free spins are great for getting you into playing the slots, and matching your deposit gives you a tidy sum in your account, the free money bonus ranks right up there with birthday cash and getting a tax refund from SARS.
Why?
Simply put – because it allows you to play for real money on any game you like. It’s a great way to check out different slots or to try your hand at a table game that you’ve always wanted to test without losing any of your own money. Also, if you do win, even more money!
This is not to say that the other bonuses are no good. Far from it! Any time that you get to spin those reels for free or grow your stack with a contribution from the house is more time you will be spending on the games in the casino.
And, let’s be honest, the more time we get to play, the time – and money – we will be willing to invest later.
One thing that you must always be aware of is whether or not there are conditions or wagering requirements attached to your welcome bonus. Some casinos only allow you to play on certain slots, for example. A lot of casinos require you to play with your own money before being allowed to withdraw any free cash or winnings you may have gotten by using the free cash from the casino.
Claiming bonuses is usually quite straightforward. Most online casinos will give you a coupon code, similar to an online PIN, that you just enter when prompted (it’s usually on the log in page or the cashier page). Once you’re verified your bonus is put into your account or loaded onto your chosen slot.
A welcome bonus is exactly that: “welcome to my home, please come inside and make yourself comfortable”. It’s an invitation to experience something new, and a reward for daring to try it. Have a look around at the most popular online casinos available to South African players – those top reviewed sites like PlayLive Casino and Yebo and Silver Star – and see what they have on offer for new players. I guarantee you’ll find it worth your while.
If you are new to the world of online gambling and online casinos, all of us here at Online South Africa Casinos would like to say ‘welcome’. For all you old punters and experienced players: welcome back.
