FIRST 5 CASINOS

 

1. Ladbrokes Games

Ladbrokes Games offers a £10 sign-up bonus with a small wagering requirement of only 2xBonus = £20. You must wager £10 to receive the bonus and another £10 to withdraw the bonus. Note that Ladbrokes Games is under the games tab of the link above, not the casino tab. Ladbrokes Casino (under casino tab) also offers a decent sign-up bonus. However, I do not describe it on this first 5 casinos page. This games bonus is a good one to start with because it is a small bonus with a very low wagering requirement. You can get a feel for how online casinos work without risking much of your bankroll and without being bogged down by a large wagering requirement. Furthermore, Ladbrokes is one of the most reputable casinos online.

To see terms for your country, select the corresponding flag in the language pulldown. Some countries have a different wagering requirement from the default 2xBonus or are restricted altogether. If your country is restricted, skip down to the next bonus. With such a low wagering, the game choice has little effect on average gain. I recommend finding a game that you enjoy and playing that one. House edge and strategy information for common casino games are listed under the games pulldown of this site. Note that the blackjack is restricted for the first £10 wagering to receive the bonus and permitted for the second £10 wagering to withdraw the bonus.

 

2. Paddy Power

Paddy Power Instant offers a very similar bonus to Ladbrokes games, as described in #1. Like Ladbrokes, it's a £10 sign-up bonus with a wagering requirement of 2xBonus = £20. You must wager £10 to receive the bonus and another £10 to withdraw the bonus. Unlike Ladborkes, blackjack is allowed for both parts of the 2xB wagering. For game play strategy, see the default strategy tables from the blackjack page. This is an exclusive offer that requires signing up through a website link. Review the terms before playing to confirm that your country is allowed.

 

3. Betfair Arcade

Betfair Arcade offers a unique 100% cashback sign-up bonus. After depositing £25, you try to increase your balance on a game of your choosing while wagering at least £25. If you win, you can keep your winnings. If you lose, your £25 deposit is returned to you. You must play through any returned losses 1x before withdrawing them. I'd recommend the game blackjack when doing this 1x playthrough. For game play strategy, see the default strategy tables from the blackjack page. Having losses returned to you with such a minimal playthrough results in little risk and little time required, so it's a good bonus for newer players. Note that Betfair Arcade is under the arcade tab of the link above, not the casino tab.

 

William Hill Casino offers a $50 bonus with a wagering requirement of only 8xB, in their live casino. The live play is done through a video camera facing the dealer's table. One key downside of live play is the slow maximum speed. However, with only an 8xB wagering requirement, the bonus is certainly worthwhile, in spite of the slow speed of play. Blackjack has a high minimum bet of £5 or $10 (depending on currency), so I recommend choosing the game baccarat instead. Optimal strategy for baccarat is extremely simple -- bet on banker, then wait to see if you have won or not. For a more detailed description of the game, see the baccarat page. The table below lists the chance of making a gain and time required with a variety of bet sizes. See the return & variance calculator for checking other bet sizes.

6. Your Next Casino

The first five casinos listed above all appear near the top of the best bonuses page. You can keep working down the best bonuses page or skip through it, choosing your preferred bonuses.

 

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