First steps have a huge power to position us on a right path. The road after may be long or short, however, if we took the false first steps, all our efforts will be dedicated to walking towards an unknown destination. And in the case of online gambling wrong first steps can cause a lot of stress and financial trouble. That is why the following short guide is extremely important for those who want to experience the world of online bets but have no clue where to start.

• Step number one is making sure you are at a legal, licensed, and trustworthy online platform. The easiest way to do that is asking advice from friends who’ve played online before. Experienced players have always the best tips and recommendations. However, my advice is to do some research and find the good casinos yourself. Start with looking for the licence certificate number issued by the UK Gambling Commission. What I also like to do is to visit the company’s website and check out their history, values, privacy, and personal data protection policy. The eCOGRA seal of approval at the bottom of the casino’s page is also a way to know you’re playing safe and on a platform committing to strict standards.
• Step number two is to watch out for a great customer support. The advantage of online bets is you can do them from the comfort of your own home and at any time of the day or night. That’s why a 24/7 customer support centre is essential. And trust me, I’ve had a lot of extraordinary situations and the fast response via e-mail, phone or live chat of the casino was always beneficial.
• Step three is going through the deposit and withdrawal section and making sure that the casino supports your preferred payment method. Even more important, check how fast the payouts are. Here again, a friend with experience would do a good consulting job, however, if you don’t have a decent source of information, just look for the answers online. Usually, the casinos have a detailed information in their Deposit and Withdrawal tab or at the FAQ section.
• Next comes the free play. Most online casino games have a free practice mode. Meaning, that you are playing the same game but with demo money. There is no risk, just exploring the rules, payouts and the special features while having fun. If your casino doesn’t have a free play option, just type the name of the game and then ‘free demo’ in google. There are various websites which do good game reviews and feature a free demo as well.
• And finally, consider the welcome bonus! The biggest mistake is to choose your casino only because of the juicy welcome treat which shines in bright colours on the homepage. Just remember that all bonus offers come with a fine print and a pack of wagering requirements which sometimes make the extra money hard to withdraw.

I hope these few steps gave you a good foundation and I’m sure that if you stick to them, online casinos will be so much more fun and no so much hassle.

Hello and a warm welcome to all of you! My name is Katherine Edwards and I have a passion for online gambling. If you do too, then this is the right place for you to be.

Various Layers is my personal blog for all things online betting related. I created this space for the purpose of sharing my gained experience with all of you who are beginners or just look for interesting and up-to-date online casino information. Even though betting seems like the ultimate fun activity, it certainly has a tonne of layers underneath the fun. This is how the name for this project was born. I wanted to dig deep into the topic and lay it all out, the good and the bad. It’s stupid to pretend that gambling is only a bad or only a good thing. To keep it somewhere in the safe middle, we have to master some very important skills. Like knowing how to find a trustworthy casino, how to cleverly read the terms and conditions section, how to find a high-paying game or a welcome bonus, but most of all, knowing when to stop. My personal layers of experience have shown me both sides of playing online casino games, I’ve won a lot, but I have also lost a lot. Now, a few years later, I believe I’ve found the perfect balance and I feel I have a lot to share with all who find the topic interesting.

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