How to Set Up a New Online Casino Account

With so many online casinos available, including all the new casinos launching online each year, it can be tough to know where to start. Here is a useful guide to choosing an online casino, what to check before signing up, and how to set up your new account.

Choosing an Online Casino

Decide which online casino best suits you by considering:

• Bonuses: Bonus offers and promotions can take a variety of forms from welcome and deposit bonuses to free spins and VIP loyalty schemes. You might also find no deposit bonuses.
• Game Variety: Consider what you want to play: Slots, roulette, poker- table games or video games. Live dealer or standard. Sites with a broad and varied range may appeal more to you.
• Security: You need your money and data to be safe at all times. The casino needs to be legal, licensed and take online security seriously.
• Deposit & Withdrawal Options: Payment methods are crucial. You want to make simple, fast deposits and enjoy hassle-free withdrawals. You also want to play where your favourite payment method is supported. Cards, banks, e-wallets, Paypal or Bitcoin. Check out the payments section of the site to see what they offer.
• Customer Support: Things sometimes go wrong- you need to know help is at hand. Live chat, telephone support or comprehensive FAQs are sometimes needed. Some casinos perform better than others in this area.
• Free Games: Many casinos offer free games that you can start playing immediately to see if you like the casino. This is a good way to practice and get a feel for the website.
• Customer Support: Things sometimes go wrong- you need to know help is at hand. Live chat, telephone support or comprehensive FAQs are sometimes needed. Some casinos perform better than others in this area.
• Free Games: Many casinos offer free games that you can start playing immediately to see if you like the casino. This is a good way to practice and get a feel for the website.

How to Sign-Up

Go to the registration page - the UK is a regulated market, so casinos are required to gather some details from you before you play. The first step requires basic signup details like name, postcode or address, date of birth and preferred deposit method. You will then be asked to create a username, password and a memorable security question. Usually, you will then be required to confirm your email address by clicking on a link in an email sent to you by the casino. Some of the more modern new online casinos allow you to register using your social media profile.

Deposit Process

Once you've signed up, you'll need to transfer money into your account:

• Go to the Deposit page
• Look for your preferred payment method
• Choose a deposit amount
• Confirm and transfer funds to your online casino account

Identity Verification

The best paying online casinos allow you to play immediately after your first deposit has cleared. But you will have to verify your identity to continue playing or make a withdrawal. Casinos are now subject to financial regulation laws and have a legal obligation to collect this information form you.

You will be required to provide photo ID and proof of address (usually dated in the last 3 months) to verify your account- these can be uploaded to your account or sent to them via email. When you do this, your account will be fully functional. Fully verified accounts usually benefit from higher transaction limits and faster, smoother account withdrawals.