Since the mid nineties, online casinos have changed the way we look at, understand and undertake gambling. Today, more than ever, millions of people prefer playing their favourite casino games online rather than going to a land-based casino.

In fact, it was the gambling industry which was one of the first to make the commitment online, and along with a mobile device or your personal computer you can now enjoy online casino games anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection.

Online Gambling in Wales

As Wales is part of the United Kingdom it is perfectly legal to have a bet or wager on your favourite casino game. The Welsh market is very liberal so bookies, bingo sites, poker rooms and online casinos are all accepted and welcomed.

Any gambling site that is available to UK players should have a licence which is issued by the UK Gambling Commission. This licence ensures that the site you are playing back is adhering to strict rules and regulations set out by the Commission. All of these rules and regulations are in place to protect those people who enjoy having a bet online, they make sure that sites are transparent, have no hidden agendas, and that the games are fair.

Gambling, in general, has been popular throughout the UK for a great many years, and this includes in Wales being the favourite pastime of many people throughout the country.

What is the Draw of the Online Casino?

Being able to play a game or two from anywhere you happen to be and at any time you wish ticks all the boxes for a lot of people but besides being incredibly convenient there are a couple of other reasons that a large number of players prefer playing online.

An Amazing Range of Games

Today online casino sites offer an incredible range of games to play in all genres. This fact alone means that there will be something to suit all tastes, whether that is speed games, progressive jackpot games, live dealer games amongst others, they are all available to play to Welsh players.

Bonuses and Promotional Offers

Another major pull towards the online casino are the bonuses and promotional offers that can be used to increase your own bankroll. Different bonuses have different betting requirements and these are easy to see before you decide to opt in.

By far the largest bonus will be the welcome bonus and for good reason. The welcome bonus is used to tempt players to take a look at the site, hopefully they will find something they really enjoy and make it their regular site to play at. A generous welcome bonus will get players through the virtual casino doors – but there are other bonuses and promotional offers available which create loyal players.

These casino bonus sites include options like:-

Match bonuses – When you fund your account (say £20) the online casino site will match your money giving you £40 to play with
Cash back offers – These offers give you a percentage of your losses after you have lost your first deposit (usually around 10% back)
Free Spins – Check to see if these free spins come with or without wagering requirements attached to them. Those that have no wagering requirements attached to them are attractive as any winnings can usually be withdrawn right away.

Some online casino bonuses are offered in stages – for instance:-

Sign up with your chosen casino
Make your first deposit of say £10
You will then get your first bonus which could be a 100% match bonus and some free spins on one of the most popular slots on the site
Then you will need to make your second deposit, say £10 again.
You might then be offered some more free spins to use
Now it is time to make your third deposit (again £10)
The bonus here could also be free spins on one of the sites most popular slot games
The final deposit for this example is the fourth (again £10)
Here you could be offered another match bonus (maybe up to 100%) and perhaps some more free spins.

As you can see, bonuses and promotional offers can be structured differently according to which site you choose to play at, so remember to check out how they work and if this style of bonus is one you will enjoy.