Slots & Bonuses

SlotsHiya, friends! Now that I’ve generously shared with you how to pick the best casino sites, I’m about to give you some priceless tips that could change your life. Well, maybe not change your life but at least save you a load of money.
You know slots are fun, right. Well, not all, of course… Remember “Kitty Glitter” {eyeroll} I was telling you about? But entertainment’s not the end of it. Slots come with bonuses that are just amazeballs.

Welcome Bonus & Other Perks

BonusYou pick a casino to play at and are about to sign up. Read the T&C carefully because you might be eligible for a no deposit bonus. It’s pretty awesome – like free money – because it is free money. And they are giving it to you so you can play!
Once your free money’s spent, it’s time to make your first deposit. Not so fast, though. Here, too, you’ll be rewarded handsomely. First deposits come with at least 100% match and are the perfect way to extend your bankroll. But, contrary to what they say, size does matter.

Bonus Amount

If you’re going to be accepting a freebie, at least make sure it’s big – mouth-watering, eye-popping, mind-blowing big. A 100% match of up to £200 sounds pretty good but a 200% match of up to £200 sounds even better. So, fish around for the bonus that’s right for you. Did you know there are also welcome packs? That’s not just one bonus but two, three, and with everything going so fast in the online casino industry I won’t be surprised if they get up to ten pretty soon.

Playthrough Requirements

Because some wise guy will be quick to say that it’s not the size that matters but how you use it, I’ll cover all grounds and let you in that there are some pretty sucky deals you could get yourself into. Make a deposit, claim your bonus and you might be expected to play through your deposit a gazillion times before you can say “Subdermatoglyphic”! True, that makes fetching the Golden Fleece child’s play and you don’t even get supernatural aid as in proper hero’s quest but who cares?

Free Spins

If you’re playing at the latest casinos, you’ll not only be getting some of the juiciest bonuses and some of the best wagering requirements but… wait for it… free spins. Sometimes, you can get hundreds of free spins on signing up and certain casinos keep them coming as a regular perk, say, on a weekly basis. And, it’s only slots that get free spins. Roulette doesn’t. And you certainly don’t get a free pass if you hit your hand at blackjack and you bust.

So, slot fans, we keep the casino machine oiled and running. And with hundreds of online casinos, there’s fierce competition. What’s in it for us, you might ask. Loads of slot machines, new games regularly, bigger and better bonuses by the minute. And, if you pick one of these brand new online casinos you’ll get the free spins as well.

How to Find the Best Slots Casino

Best Slots CasinoHowdy readers! Having filled you in on how I will review slots on my blog, I thought the next logical step was to clue you up on where you should be playing them. After all, what’s the point of me providing you with super informative and useful game reviews, if you don’t know where you can actually find them? Having been stung a few times in the past by dodgy operators, I have learned what makes a good online casino, and how to spot the ones that shouldn’t be touched with a bargepole. And when playing slots with real money, you want to be sure you are in safe hands. So simply follow these few pointers and you can be sure to find the perfect operator for you.

Only Play at Licenced Casinos

So as you’ve probably gathered from my intro, the absolute number one priority in finding a good slots casino is safety. But how can you tell if an operator is trustworthy and reliable, you may be wondering. Well, it’s pretty simple really. All you need to do is check that the casino holds a valid licence from the UK Gambling Commission. Any casino that wishes to provide services to players in the UK must possess this licence in order to operate. The commission regulates casino operators, ensuring that they adhere to strict standards regarding player safety. This includes testing and analysis by independent agencies to ensure that game results and payouts are fair and random. If you see the UKGC logo on the casino website, then you can play with peace of mind that you will be protected. There are also reliable websites, such as safecasinos.org.uk that provide recommendations of trustworthy operators.

Check out the Game Selection

Once you’ve determined that a casino is licenced and safe, the next important thing to check out is the game selection. This doesn’t simply mean looking at how many games they provide. Just as important is the quality and variety of slots they offer. A good casino will provide games from top software developers, such as Microgaming, Playtech or NetEnt. There are also those who will provide titles from a wide selection of developers, ensuring a unique and exciting overall collection to choose from. It is also worth checking out the casino’s mobile app. If you like to play slots on your mobile phone or tablet, then you will soon discover that there can be huge differences in the quality and quantity of the game selection from one mobile casino to another. There are some operators that have developed native apps that can be downloaded from the iTunes app store or the casino website, whereas others opt for instant play web apps. Most casino operators allow you to play games for free in demo mode, so it is also a good idea to give this a try before you join. That way you can be sure that you like what you see before committing yourself.

Criteria for Reviewing Slots

JackpotI love me some online slots! What can I say, once you get past the repetitive nature of, like, most online slots out there, they’re actually really, really good and fun! Well, most of them, at least. Some of them? A few of them? There’s gotta be some, right? Yes, sadly, slots are incredibly cheap and easy to produce and don’t really require much creativity… Which means that, well, in layman’s terms, most slots suck monkey balls (and by that I mean these balls, of course – get your mind out of the gutter). That’s why honest reviews are especially important, since without someone to point you in the right direction you’d be stuck in a sea of mediocrity! Well, that someone is, obviously, me, because who else would be better? Someone who knows what they’re doing? Pfft, come on! And because I don’t want you to think I’m pulling stuff out of my rectum during the reviews, I decided to compile a handy-dandy list of all the categories I’ll be using during my reviews! Starting with…

Premise

The premise of a slot, I feel, is pretty important to the overall experience. It’s what grabs people’s attention first and makes them want to check out your slot! I’m not necessarily looking for a strong brand or license here (although that helps – “The Avengers” and “South Park” say hi), but just a premise that is unique, interesting and would make for a fun slot. “Kitty Glitter”? What the hell is that? Pass! “Machine Gun Unicorn”? Sign me up! “Bridesmaids”?! Whose idea was that?! “Aliens”? That is brilliant.

Presentation

In videogames, you typically need to talk about the graphics, the sound design, the music and other things in their own paragraphs/categories during the review, but here ain’t nobody got time for that! So we’re just compressing everything that has to do with the slot’s presentation into one nifty little category – graphics, sound, music, animation, you name it. If it pleases the senses, you can read all about it here. If it doesn’t please the senses you’ll also read about it here. And you will weep alongside me.

Bonus Features

Anyone can make a slot! I can make a slot! They’re not hard to program at all! What IS hard to program are the various special features that pop up like Huns in the snow (if you didn’t get that reference I’ll have to make a man out of you). We’re talking bonus games, free spins, that sort of fun thing. Anything that makes the slot stand out from all the rest will be mentioned here and then discussed so thoroughly that even the creators of “Making a Murderer” will say “Damn, son, you need to calm down”. Am I on a roll with references today or what?

Conclusion

This section is simple – should you play the slot or not? Or if the answer is maybe, what are the conditions? If you liked the slot, what others can I recommend you, and if you shouldn’t play it, what should you check out instead? Fun stuff!

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