Whether you win or lose is always determined by chance in online casinos. Yet, there are a few small tricks that let you spend less. And when you spend less, you save money for more bets, and thus, more chances to win.
Stick with Sites Offering Cashback
Of course, you know the saying, “The house always wins” and all that. That’s 100% so but the house can also share some profits with you. Some online casinos offer cashback deals so that you can actually get your losses (okay, part of those) back. It’s often small but getting even 5% back is pleasing, isn’t it?
Plus, cashback isn’t always that small. In Rooli Casino, they return up to… 20% of what you deposit daily! That’s a pretty rare thing to find, of course, but it does exist and it’s super cool.
Use Your Welcome Bonus Right
When you sign up at a new casino, they usually welcome you with some bonus cash or free spins (most commonly, both). It all looks very attractive but it’s better to give it a thought:
- No need to deposit a huge sum for the first time. Yes, they’ll double it but you’ll need to wager it, too!
- When your task is to wager the bonus, it makes sense to choose games that contribute 100% to meeting the wagering requirements. When you meet those, you won’t have any limits in your game choice.
- Check, in advance, the maximum withdrawal limit (just to escape disappointment!).
Overall, a good welcome offer would give you enough time to wager the bonus (a month or so), have adequate wagering requirements (40x or below), and let you enjoy different games (not a single slot).
Participate in Tournaments
Tournaments are one of the most underrated ways to win big without spending much. For a small entry fee or even without one, you can compete against other players for a sizable prize pool. In NeoSpin, for instance, prize pools reach thousands of dollars, and if that’s a Drops & Wins tournament, you can compete for several million dollars! Some versions of what you can come across include
- Drops & Wins by Pragmatic Play
- Slot Races
- Poker tournaments
- Blackjack (or, sometimes, live casino) tournaments
- Seasonal and themed tournaments
- Freeroll tournaments
- Progressive Jackpot tournaments.
The good thing about participating in tournaments is that this is usually rewarded. You can account for a reload bonus, weekend free spins, or something of that kind. Alternatively, some sites, including the aforementioned NeoSpin, have lotteries. The entry is cheap (sometimes, even free), while the wins can be huge.
Play in One Casino to Get Loyalty Perks
Loyalty has its perks in practically all casinos. If you stick with just one platform, you’ll accumulate loyalty points faster. These points can be normally exchanged for
- cash
- free spins
- entry into exclusive events.
Not all loyalty programs have points though. Some casinos have tiered programs. That is, the more you play, the higher you climb, the better the rewards you get. Sometimes, a platform has a VIP club instead. The mechanics is more or less the same; it’s just a bit more difficult to become a VIP club member but the perks are more impressive, too.
Use Free Withdrawal Methods
Payout fees can eat into your winnings, which is very unpleasant. Some casinos charge for withdrawals depending on the method you use. To keep all the cash you’ve won, choose withdrawal options that are free.
For example, e-wallets like PayPal, Skrill, or Neteller often process withdrawals quickly and without fees. Crypto payouts are often free, too. And they are instant, which is a huge plus. What’s not free in most cases is credit card payments or bank transfers.
| Payment method | Typical waiting time | Associated fees |
| E-wallets (PayPal, Skrill, Neteller) | 24 hours or less | Usually none |
| Mobile Payments (Google Pay, Apple Pay)*a rarely found option | 24 hours or less | Usually none |
| Crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT, etc.) | Instant | Usually none (or small) |
| Bank Transfer | 3-7 business days | May incur fees ($10-$30) |
| Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard) | 2-5 business days | Possible small fee (<2%) |
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As you can see, there are quite a few ways to save some money when playing in online casinos. Even if you just use one or two tricks from this list, you are likely to notice the difference!
