With so many hours spent analysing an impressive amount of online platforms, I know the difference between an average review and a great review. A good iGaming platform review doesn’t simply enumerate games or bonuses. It attempts to create the atmosphere.
Below, I’ll talk you through three topics that make that happen.
What’s The Casino Likes to Use?
Obviously, the first thing I’m looking for when reading an iGaming platform review is what the platform is like to use. What’s the point in me going to the website if it won’t be good? I’m looking for a review of all the features, from the user-friendliness of its interface to the types and number of titles on the platform. Finding my favorite titles or even discovering new ones depends mostly on how user-friendly the interface is.
A good iGaming platform should be such that regardless of whether I’m on a desktop, tablet, or smartphone, the process should be simple and frustration-free. I love the iGaming platforms that support a simple yet elegant design that is also adaptive so players can easily switch sections.
The selection of games is also essential for me. Whether video slots or blackjack and roulette, I want to see all the best ones and know the platform has them.
Possibly as important as, if not more so to me, the game text is the ability of the casinos to search for particular game types easily. I don’t want to spend hours searching for a game, and I want a platform review to tell me it’s easy! Some of the best, open, and honest casino site reviews I’ve ever read for this are on Casino Meister (casinomeister.com).
Bonuses, Promotions, and Loyalty Programs
Another essential topic in every decent review is the amount and reasonableness of bonuses, promotions, and even loyalty programs – and I don’t just want them to discuss them. I want the review to tell me how to find and activate them. Let’s be honest: bonuses draw players like me to a new platform in the first place. It is worth noting that some bonuses are more valuable than others – I’ve found that out the hard way.
A comprehensive analysis should cover the following:
- Welcome Bonuses
- Wagering Requirements
- Ongoing Promotions
- Loyalty Programs
Management of Security, Licensing, and Fairness
iGaming reviews should discuss how safe and fair they are and whether they have a license. These features are a must for any consumer like me who spends a lot of time playing online.
The reviewer must indicate which governing authority has granted a license. The presence of licensure from successful organisations like the UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, or Gibraltar Regulatory Authority are ones I’m interested in reading about. I’ve learned that not all iGaming platforms are as safe as you think, especially the ones without a license. I also like to know what the platform’s policy on privacy is and whether the site has been tested for fairness by organisations such as eCOGRA.
Fair play is another important aspect – I obviously want to get the most out of my experience. A good review should indicate whether third-party agencies check if the games offered by the iGaming platform are fair and random.
Good iGaming Experience Tips
Those are what I’d be looking for in a good iGaming review, but what about having a good iGaming platform experience?
The initial stage here is to find out what other people are saying, and I love doing that. You can find those reviews on credible websites to get an overall picture of what the platform tells you. Try to find out whether there are common trends in what reviewers say regarding the platform, such as game variety offered, bonuses, and security, among other things.
My next best tip is to try titles in demo modes if they’re offered in the selection. I think it’s safer, and you can get a feel for the game. It would be wise to take advantage of any no-deposit promotions or free spins for new customers that a site might have. Besides it being risk-free, it’s sensible if I’m playing without depositing money.
If you want one final piece of advice from me – always keep an eye on the promotions page. Platforms usually update these, and you might stumble upon something special or tournaments that enhance your experience. One final note (I lied before): if there is a loyalty program on the online platform, even a casual gambler should sign up for it. In the beginning, the rewards may not appear much, but they accumulate and eventually give you some worth.
I’d definitely recommend reading a platform review before you play – there are so many websites out there that you don’t know which will give you the best gaming experience. And in my experience, you shouldn’t always go for the big brands. Smaller platforms can be just as good; you only need to know which one to pick.
