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Step-By-Step Guide: How to Join an Online Casino
- August 26, 2020 By Riley Wilson -
You have done the most difficult step and found an online casino you are interested in. Now, it is time to sign up at your casino of choice! Operators have done a great job of keeping the process super simple. However, if you still need a helping hand, this guide is for you!
Pick Your Platform
Nowadays, most online casinos are available on both desktop and mobile. That said, you should check out the website you are interested in on your device of choice. Some older casinos can often have awful support for mobile devices like phones and tablets. If the layout looks great and they meet the essential online casino criteria, you are ready to sign up.
As a general rule of thumb, you should only sign on with an online casino after you do a bit of snooping on them. Check out their library of games to see if they have releases you are interested in. If you are already using a payment method like an e-wallet, you might want to double-check it is supported! Finally, we advise sticking to operators that are licensed by regulators. The MGA and UKGC are your best bet!
These are your most important things to check when picking a casino. If you are really impressed by the website, you can also see what kind of promotions they offer. Be sure to look at reviews, by both casino reviewers and other players. If an operator has many unresolved complaints, they may not be as glamorous as they might first seem to be. It is a lot of extra effort, but it definitely pays off in the end.
Signing Up
The exact registration form will be different for every online casino you sign up with. However, what is universal for all of them is the basic information they request. A casino needs to know your full name, e-mail address and country. Some websites will also ask for your phone number and exact address. This is done to prevent people from signing up multiple times and abusing bonuses.
In order to start registering, you need to find the sign up button. It will not be difficult to find. There are usually several present on the welcome page, and your attention will naturally be drawn to it. Click the button and follow the instructions you see in front of you. This takes about a minute; maybe even less if you are a fast typer!
After entering all your information, most casinos will send a verification e-mail or text message. This will verify your account. Follow the link they send you or enter the code in the page the website leads you to. Upon doing so, your account will be officially registered! At this point, you are able to add a deposit method and start playing the games you want.
Withdrawal Verification
We hope you entered your actual information when signing up. Upon your first withdrawal, many online casinos will demand additional verification on who you are. Operators will request you send them a picture of your ID, payment systems or utility bills. Depending on the website, you may even have to take a picture of yourself holding up the ID to verify it really is you.
Furthermore, some online casinos will go the extra mile for verification. They may ask to speak with you over the phone or through Skype. It should be noted that not all websites will request this. Most of the time, the measures in the previous paragraph is all it takes. Verification is only done once. After completing the process, the operator will not ask you to do it again.