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Five ways to maximise your potential return at an online casino

15 January 2020, 19:28 CET

Luck is probably the most crucial factor when playing at an online casino. Still, before punters even begin playing their favourite game or backing their favourite side, there are promotions offered at casinos which can maximise winnings - or at the very least help improve your chances or not losing.

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Free spins

Many casinos offering online free spins given to players as a sign of promotion or as a bonus to current players to introduce a new stock game or promote a calendar event in the year such as Christmas. A classic example of free spins offers was when Book of Dead slot was first launched in the UK; many casinos were offering no deposit free spins to attract players to try this new game. It seems it has been a great success as free spins with no deposit deals for 2020 include Book of Dead. New players or existing players had a great chance to win cash without depositing any money.

Match bonus

A match bonus is where new players are offered a percentage bonus on their deposit. The matched bonus is typically 100% that can be up to 300%. Mash bonuses are a great way to play with more money than you deposit. For example, if you deposit £100.00 on a matched bonus of 200%, you get to play with £300.

Refer a friend

A "refer a friend" promotion is where a casino offers a cash sign up for any referrals. For example, Cashmio offers a £7 account top-up once a referred friend has played through their initial deposit. And, Monster Casino offer a straight-up £5 on each friend who makes a deposit.

Odds Comparison Sites

Odds comparison sites show the various odds of a given sporting event from different sportsbooks. There can be considerable differences in the odds for the same market due to pricing issues or merely the online sportsbook wanting to attract punters for specific events. For example, the upcoming South Africa and England Test match see a range of odds for a South Africa win ranging from 11/8 to 5/4 depending on the online sports book. This is means for every £100 bet that you win, using the highest paying cricket odds, you would gain £12.50 on the higher odds sportsbook.

Free Bets

Free bets are less like free spins and more like match bonuses. Generally speaking, you don't get a free bet simply by signing up like free spins. Instead, you get a free matched bet when making a deposit. For example, 888 Sport has two free bet offers both requiring deposits to score them. If you place a 1st bet of £10 or more, 888 will give you £30 in free bets upon bet settlement. Another free bet promotion is scoring a £5 free bet anytime a long shot of 4/1+ wins.

This is a brief review of the top ways to improve your chances of winning even before you start gambling. Remember, online casinos are a business designed to make money – anything that can help change the odds into your favour should be considered.

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