What’s the best way to bonus hunt? In the world of iGaming, there are about a million different bonuses to choose from, which can be overwhelming at first. We’ve got the low down on how to make it easier.

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1. Make a spreadsheet!

If we could give you just one piece of advice when it comes to bonus hunting, it’s this: make a spreadsheet, you’ll thank yourself later. What should be in that spreadsheet? Here’s a list of columns you should think about adding, at the bare minimum:
  • Name of site
  • Link
  • Bonus
  • Games you can play the bonus on
  • Dates the bonus is available
  • Wager
  • Deposit minimum
  • Withdrawal minimum
  • Playthrough

2. Look at a regional review site

It’s all well and good to think you’ve found the perfect bonus. You’ve put in the hours hunting, found something that’s out of this world and you like the look of the games and are ready to give it a crack… and them bam! You realize that because of your location, you’re actually not allowed to play. Boo! 

Regional review sites exist for a reason: so that you can know straight away where you’re allowed to play. So when you’re Google searching, we recommend putting in “casino site” and your country (or state) name.

3. And actually read the reviews!

Just because a casino is on a review site doesn’t mean it’s any good. And while that star rating the review site gave it might be true, you can’t just take it on face value. Fake reviews abound all over the internet. So, read the review on the site, and then make sure to read a few reviews elsewhere too. There’s no harm in watching a YouTube video or two either. Hot tip: if you’re short on time, you can always speed up your YouTube video to 1.5x or 2x speed.

4. Keep up to date with the latest in the iGaming universe

New casinos and sportsbooks are coming out literally all the time. If you haven’t had a hunt around in a while, then you are probably missing out on some super sweet bonuses. When a new iGaming player comes online, they often offer great bonuses to attract players. This means you need to keep up with the times. A smart move is to either set some Google alerts for new entrants, or set aside some time each week - say an hour - to check out the latest iGaming sites that pop up. This way, you can be sure that you don’t miss any of these new gaming bonuses.

5. Check which games the bonus applies to

A lot of inexperienced bonus hunters don’t realise that the bonus itself only applies to a game or two at an online casino. You sign up, you make a deposit thinking, “Great, I’ll play some live dealer poker,” and then realise hey no, that bonus actually only applies to a slots game you have no interest in playing.

There are always terms and conditions of which games or bets you can place with which bonuses. 

6. Look at the wager carefully

The wager is an extremely important component of the bonus and something that people may not consider carefully enough when a $6000 match bonus is placed in front of them. So, the wager is how much you will have to times the bonus amount by when you’re betting to unlock withdrawals for the bonus. For instance, if there is a $6000 bonus, and you have a 2x wager, you’ll need to have placed bets on the given game of $1200. 

And, in case you missed it, KingJohnnie Casino has a $6000 Match Bonus with 200 Free Spins up for grabs - on a wide selection of games, might we add!

7. Look at the deposit and withdrawal minimum amounts

Different online gaming houses have different minimum amounts for withdrawal and for depositing, too. This isn’t actually standard across the industry or within regions, it’s kind of up to the site. It’s for this reason that you should look carefully at the withdrawal minimum and maximum amounts. If you’ve won $100 on a bonus and want to cash out but then there’s a $250 minimum withdrawal you might be a bit upset and/or wind up losing it after playing more.

In Conclusion: Treat your bonus hunting as an admin task

While it’s fun hunting for bonuses, it’s something that - if you’re serious - you should look at as a weekly task to get out of the way, much like doing your budget or taking out the bins. If you do this you’ll have far more success in finding the best bonuses versus hunting on the fly.

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