Online Casinos Reviewed by Experts

I don't simply regurgitate the eye-popping bonus numbers online casinos like to promise potential new players with. A 100% or 200% bonus might sound great, but how easy is it to cash out?

Is there a cap to how much you can actually with using bonus funds? Do certain casino games clear more of the bonus than others? Do you have to join the VIP Club to get the really good bonuses?

You know what type of player you are. I don't want you to be in for a surprise when you get less of a bonus than you're expecting. So, this section of the review is designed to keep you in the know about all bonus-related issues.

Although usually heavily restricted, no deposit bonuses are used by some online casinos to let new players try out real money games without making a deposit. Free money is always appreciated, but it isn't all that common and many offers are either limited or hidden to normal players.

I update reviews regularly as no deposit bonuses are added and removed at casinos. I also provide exact instructions on what users need to do to claim them.

A nearly-universal method of releasing casino bonuses is putting a wagering requirement on them. That means that players must bet the bonus money a certain number of times before they can cash out the bonus. These rules can vary wildly and turn a huge bonus on the surface into a stingy hassle. I'll also note any no-deposit bonus available.

I always include a review on how much play is required in different game types in order to claim the money an online casino is dangling on a stick in front of you.

Most players prefer to stick to their favorite and most familiar deposit method. Others are restricted to specific banking options because of where they live. For US players, it isn't always as easy as using Visa or Mastercard to make deposits, so it's important to me that players are well aware of which payment methods are accepted at any casino they are thinking of joining. 

I always include all of the banking methods that an online casino accepts and how easy it is for gamblers to work with their cashier. Easiest deposit options include Bitcoin, credit cards, and PayPal. Lesser known e-wallets like paysafecard, Skrill and Neteller are also widely accepted at US-facing online casinos, and are worth looking into. 

If an online casino doesn't support depositing your money the way you need them to with your chosen payment method, then they're worthless to you.

I've always said that an online casino is only as strong as its payout speed. Casinos can have the best game variety and take your money smoothly for deposits, but how good are they if you can't make timely and consistent withdrawals of your winnings? I won't review online casinos that won't pay out winning players and do so quickly. Period.

A pet peeve of mine is any online casino that still has the nerve to only offer customer support via email to its real money players. It doesn't mean that I'll blacklist a casino for it, but I'll certainly call them on that epic fail.

Offering live chat is better. Best is the trifecta of email, live chat, and telephone player support. I test multiple customer service methods with example questions to see how quickly the staff answer, and how well they deal with the problems and issues I present them with. 

Live dealer games have become a staple at the best and most well-rounded online casinos. It's easy to see the reason why, as it brings back the social element of casino gaming and takes place in a regulated environment where you can witness the game fairness with your own eyes.

I always review a casino's live dealer offerings and list which table and card games are available.

Slots are the backbone of any casino, whether it be online or brick-and-mortar. Every online casino is going to offer dozens (and sometimes hundreds) of slot machines, but the selection can vary significantly.

Some players prefer slots from a specific game developer, while others are just looking for free spins, a number of reels, or progressive jackpots. My reviews cover a casino's slot options, including free slots options and other free casino games, in detail.

I'll go into plenty of detail about the variety of slot games and jackpot slots available at the site I'm reviewing and even make recommendations for which titles you should try first. The list of slot games can be incredibly overwhelming, especially if you're not familiar with specific software developers (since US online casinos don't often feature casino games from big name developers like NetEnt, Microgaming, and Novomatic), so I make it my mission to ensure that you know where to start with any gambling site you're visiting. 

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It's also very important to me that real money gambling sites make all info about their slots easy to access. Games should be organized into categories that are easy to navigate, have a useful search function and pertinent data like RTP and max wins are presented up front so players are well aware of the most important things that will affect their gambling experience as they play casino games of chance. 

Classic table games like blackjack, baccarat, roulette, and craps are favorites of mine, so I’m always sure to include their availability in my online casino reviews.

Everyone knows the games, so my focus is on how a casino handles the graphics and how many variations are offered - this is particularly important with casino games like video poker, where there are dozens of different variants to choose from. Whether you win or lose, what's most important how good of an overall gaming experience you had. 

I'll let you know whether the casino games run smoothly on both mobile and desktop at each of the casino operators I review, and if there are enough variants available to keep you entertained. 

A casino’s special games can help round out the catalog and I know some players prefer games like keno, bingo, scratch cards, and even Sudoku at some casinos. So, my casino rates include information about the site's specialty games in case you care about them.

There’s no excuse anymore for an online casino not to have a perfectly-functioning mobile casino. We live on our phones and, on average, casino players use their phones and tablets more than their computers.

Odds are, the casino you're considering joining offers mobile games - but, just how good are they? Do they run smoothly, or are they rife with glitches? Are the games functional on both iPhone and Android devices? Do they run in your mobile browser or do you have to download an app?

I review every mobile casino and make sure everything you’d expect is available, and in tip-top shape.

Although casino game fairness doesn’t begin and end with a license, it’s still incredibly important. I always investigate an online casino’s status for my reviews. Not only are they licensed, but which territory are they regulated by? With gaming licenses handed out by tax-friendly islands like candy, not every one is created equally.