Gail Banavage

Gail’s Casino Tips & Tricks

• Check the wagering requirements before claiming a bonus

The eye is the beauty of the beholder, but you might want to be extra careful when shopping for casino deals online. Before claiming a massive casino bonus, look for the fine print where you’ll find the wagering requirements. Remember that the wagering requirements is what makes or breaks the deal. If the possibility of cashing out winnings from a bonus is humanely impossible, then keep on shopping. The lower the wagering requirements, the better your chances of cashing out.

• RTP-check that game

This doesn’t apply if you are into playing at the best Canadian live casinos. If you are a slots-mad player, on the other hand, do a quick search to establish what the RTP of the game you want to play is. Keep in mind that the glossier a game looks, the lower the RTP is going to be. It’s a bit like eating chocolate, but without diabetes.

• Love a casino? Keep at it

If you love a casino you are playing at and love the experience, including games and the array of promotions on offer, get on the VIP program, so you can reap some rewards. Casinos love returning and loyal players so they will look forward to showering you with prizes. Be it free spins promotions, exclusive Canadian casino bonuses or holidays abroad; the choices are endless.

Get in touch with Customer Support if you are not sure how to go about it.

• Set Limits

When gambling online in Canada, you need to make sure that you keep gaming fun. If you are not having fun, call it a day. You can always continue another day. It’s also easy to get sucked in. Set Win and Loss Limits, so you can walk away without losing it all.

Taking regular breaks is vital to keep gambling fun and without letting frustrating creep in.

• Sign up to trustworthy casinos

We cannot stress this enough but don’t sign up to any casino that crops up in your search engine. Do your research. We always mention in our reviews the importance of signing up to a licensed and regulated casino since you are given that extra bit of protection. You wouldn’t give your personal and financial information to a random stranger after all.

What are Gail's favourite casinos?

When picking a Canadian casino, there are several things I look for: 1) Choice of games 2) Wagering Requirements and 3) Availability of Games. Usually, I head straight to the Live Casino section and see what Blackjack tables are available. Additionally, I look for a vast choice of games by top software providers in Canada, such as NetEnt, Yggdrasil and Red Tiger. In-game features such as Quick Play and AutoPlay are also essential to get things going.

If I'm particularly interested in a specific casino, I run the usual checks, including licensing, Customer Support Live Chat and availability of promotions. Promotions such as a 10CAD free no deposit bonus are a great way to test out a casino and to see what's on offer.