Online casinos are big news these days, with more and more people choosing to sign up and play. Some are there for the bingo, or table games like blackjack and roulette, while others are interested in the great range of slots on offer; regardless, most are attracted by the possibility of winning some extra cash and of course, having some fun.
Although every UK casino has its own identity they are all keen to attract new players as well as keep their regular customers happy. And one way many of them like to do this is by offering free spins (and possibly even no deposit slots for UK players).
How get free spins
The three most popular ways are by joining an online casino which has a free spin offer as a welcome bonus; watching out for bonus offers casinos offer to regular customers, or you may come across free spin as part of a slot you happen to be playing.
How do free spins work?
Basically you are allocated a certain number of spins – usually anything from 5 – 20 – which can be played without any cash investment on your part. However you get awarded free spins they are played exactly the same as any spins you pay for, but you may find they are restricted to particular slots, or if won a part of a game that they cannot be saved for later so you need to use them all up at that moment.
So are these free spin casino games worth playing?
That really depends on what you hope to get from them. Of course, anything which is free puts you at an advantage from the start, and the very least you get from the experience is some time spent playing without having to handover any cash. However, if you are thinking solely about making a profit on the back of free spins there are some things you need to keep in mind.
– Free spins awarded as a welcome bonus are often limited to popular games with a high RTP, [return to player], such as Starburst Slots, so you have a fair chance of some nice wins.
– If you have free rein on where to use your free spins always look for those with the highest RTP, or those with a higher than average minimum wager, to max out your opportunity to get a return.
– If you can choose slots with multipliers which work for each spin individually.
– Keep an eye on the expiry date for free spins.
What to watch out for
There’s some truth in that saying that ‘you never get anything for nothing’, and in this case there are likely to be some restrictions on claiming cash won using free spins; and in particular, the wagering requirements. The average rule is that all bonus winnings must be recycled through the system 35 times before they can be transformed into cash you can actually withdraw.
The verdict
We believe that these free spin games are worth a look, so long as you are realistic about how much hard cash you may make out of them.
