Let us have a look at the types of bonuses, how these can actually be claimed and at a few helpful hints regarding them:

• The very first step is to do your research. Before actually downloading the software, read carefully through the terms and conditions. Check whether the bonus you are going to receive is for free play or a deposit bonus. Most often, you will receive a sign up bonus that is depending on the amount you place as deposit. For example, you might receive 2x the amount of your deposit in your account, but you can actually claim that only after you have played at least a given number of games. Pay attention to the details.
  
  
• When you receive a free-play bonus- this means that you can actually use it up without having to make deposits. If you win games /bets by using your free play bonus, you can generally claim your bonus only after you make a certain deposit (within 7 to 10 days). Be especially careful, and read through all the specifications, so that you will not lose the bonus.

Another very important aspect in online casino gaming in general is the type of accounts involved. There is a separate cash account and one bonus account. The two are totally different, and should not be mixed up. Your cash account is actually the place where you deposit your money, and you can freely withdraw from this account whenever you wish. The bonus account on the other hand, contains the bonuses that you receive from the casino. These cannot be transferred to your cash account, unless several conditions are being met. Sometimes, you will have to play a given number of games until you can transfer, while other times you need to place a few more deposits to be allowed to transfer.

Claiming a bonus can be usually done very easily, but only if you read carefully through the provisions set by the casino. When you have understood all the rules and comply with them, you will be able to transfer your bonuses to your cash account, and then withdraw whenever you want.

These limitations are actually set by the casino owners, in order to make the player spend more time with the casino. Since he is not allowed to withdraw instantly, the gamer will typically make multiple deposits and keep on playing just to be able to cash in his bonus at a given point.