James Byrne

James' Casino Tips

Hey folks, James here! I’m switching to the 1st person tense now – writing about yourself in the 3rd person is a little weird and formal. Not a good style for talking about fun things such as playing games!

As I spend my Mondays to Fridays, and often Saturdays and Sundays 😬, writing about online casinos – I’ve picked up one or two tricks and tips to keep in mind when playing at them.

• Keep Your Eyes On The Prize

  No matter whether you’re playing slot games, jackpot games or table games – you should set a target for what you want to win (or how much you’re prepared to lose if your luck isn’t on par) and stick to it.

  For example, massive jackpot wins are rare but they still happen all the time. Once you’ve set your sights on your targeted prize, don’t get distracted by minor goals – be in it to win it!

   

• Enjoying A Specific Casino? Get Onto Their VIP Program ASAP!

  If you’re good at something, never do it for free – that’s one of my favourite bits of life advice and it sorta works here. Many online casinos have VIP programs that give their returning players some pretty tremendous rewards – from much bigger bonuses to huge holidays and prizes.

  If you’re enjoying playing at a casino then get in contact with their customer support team and ask what their VIP program situation is – and pretty soon you could be living it up VIP style.

   

• Take Regular Breaks

  Casino games are designed to be fun, but also a little addictive – and it can be easy to keep playing for hours on end, especially if you’re on a hot winning streak or if you’re chasing losses (which I also don’t recommend!!!).

  It’s times like these, when you’re a little fatigued or in a rhythm, that you may not bet as wisely as you would if you were fresh-faced and rejuvenated. Give yourself a break and, who knows, you might do even better!

   

• Licenses Are Important

  In our casino reviews, we stress the importance of casino licenses, and that’s because they really do matter.

  If you’re playing at a casino with a UK, Malta, and Curacao license you are so much more protected than if you choose to play at casinos without them.

  Always read up on casinos before you start playing at them and you could save yourself from some severe frustrations in the future.

   

James' Favourite Games

• EDITORS CHOICE Vikings

  A millennia ago, my Irish ancestors were being pillaged and plundered by the fierce Viking boatsman of Norway – so maybe I should hold a grudge against them?It’s useless, they’re just too damn cool, especially in the Netflix show. NetEnt obviously picked up on this as they decided to make a slot using the characters from the show and it’s been a big success.The Free Spins mini-game ‘Raid Spins’ is very fun and can be very rewarding and the atmosphere of the game is unbeatable.

  

  James Byrne

  play game
• EDITORS CHOICE Turn Your Fortune

  Speaking of spins! Turn Your Fortune has been the most popular NetEnt game of 2019 and that’s probably down to the fact that the game is packed with free spins and re-spins.Turn Your Fortune harks back to a better age of iGaming when games were jam-packed with tonnes of exciting features – and that’s why it’s one of my top 3!Travel to a world of beautiful Art Nouveau now and enjoy everything Turn Your Fortune has to offer.

  

  James Byrne

  play game
• EDITORS CHOICE James Byrne

  I love playing Jingle Spins for the same reason that I love dusting cinnamon all over my coffee – because I love any taste, smell and game that reminds me about the best day of the year, Christmas. Wait, that’s why you’re recommending this game? Because it’s Christmas-themed? Get a grip, James. Hold on, there’s more! Jingle Spins also has a really fun spinning wheel feature that shows you that big wins can be just around the corner. Try it now!

  

  James Byrne

  play game

Life As An IGaming Content Writer

The iGaming market is constantly in flux and more and more websites about casinos are starting up every day – so, if you think you’d enjoy working within an endless sea competition, become an iGaming content writer!

However, this also makes my job very rewarding, because online casino players are becoming savvier and can see which sites like NetEnt Casino are truly filled with helpful content or are just spammy websites that are trying to make a quick buck by advertising casinos.

I know, from the interaction we have with our readers across the world, that we’re helping them to navigate the complicated casino world and get more for their money.

It’s hard to know what the future holds for online gambling. There are potential pitfalls, with multiple countries considering tight regulations to stop their citizens from freely wagering their cash; but there’s also lots to look forward to.

As technology improves and casinos/game developers get more creative with their services, there will be more for the players to enjoy – and I hope this is a trend that continues!

Where Does James Play?

The top 3 ingredients of any decent casino that I spend my time on are 1) Games 2) Bonuses 3) VIP programs

There needs to be a big selection of games, ideally over 1000, to give you a varied amount of game features to play with – otherwise, it can feel like you’re stuck with limited ways to win money.

If I’m going to be enticed to play at a casino, it also needs to have big bonuses that will help me get started and to enjoy that feeling of potentially winning something for nothing.

Thirdly, I like to feel like the more I play, the better off I’m getting – even if I’m losing – and that’s what decent VIP programs do. If you can earn a bigger and better reward at Casinos by playing at them, then that is perfect for me.

At the moment, I’m playing at 3 different casinos that fulfill these criteria:

• 1

  

  MrGreen

  Added
  6 years ago! Casino review

  Free Spins Before Deposit

  €100 Welcome Bonus + Free Spins

  100% up to €100 + 100 Free Spins (on first deposit)

  Go to MrGreen

  T&C’s Apply

  Terms and conditions - MrGreen

  Wagering: x35

  The minimum deposit to qualify for the welcome bonus at Mr Green is €20. 100 extra free spins after €20.00 wager will be credited in the course of 20 days, 5 free spins a day. Mr Green will deduct the complete bonus as well all generated winnings if you request a withdrawal before the wagering requirements are fulfilled.

  Possible winnings generated with the no deposit free spins need to be wagered 35 times.

  Close
  

  MrGreen

  Casino Review

  4.5/5

  MrGreen Fun Fact

  “Mr Green have collaborated personally with NetEnt many times - including their Live Beyond Live offering!”

  Payments

  10 deposit options

  • PayPal
  • Zimpler
  • Skrill

  Minimum Deposit

  €10

  Withdrawal Time

  Depending on the chosen method, up to 5 working days.

  Currencies

  EUR, GBP, SEK

  €100 Welcome Bonus + Free Spins

  100% up to €100 + 100 Free Spins (on first deposit)

  Go to MrGreen

  T&C’s Apply

  Terms and conditions - MrGreen

  Wagering: x35

  The minimum deposit to qualify for the welcome bonus at Mr Green is €20. 100 extra free spins after €20.00 wager will be credited in the course of 20 days, 5 free spins a day. Mr Green will deduct the complete bonus as well all generated winnings if you request a withdrawal before the wagering requirements are fulfilled.

  Possible winnings generated with the no deposit free spins need to be wagered 35 times.

  Got it

• 1

  

  Casumo

  Added
  6 years ago! Casino review

  Free Spins Before Deposit

  100% up to £300 + 20 No Deposit Free Spins

  Sign up for 20 no deposit, zero-wagering Free Spins and double your deposit up to £300

  Go to Casumo

  T&C’s Apply

  Terms and conditions - Casumo

  Wagering: x30 (UK players have zero wagering requirements on their sign up Free Spins)

  For Casumo’s terms and conditions, please visit this link.

  In general, the bonus terms and conditions of Casumo are really fair. You can withdraw if you did not yet wager your bonus and will only lose your bonus money. You need to wager a bonus 30 times before you can withdraw, free spins you need to wager 30 times. There are different wagering contributions per game, which can be found on the terms and conditions page above.

  Close
  

  Casumo

  Casino Review

  4.5/5

  Casumo Fun Fact

  “Casumo created the world's first casino adventure, winning multiple awards for their efforts!”

  Payments

  7 deposit options

  • MasterCard
  • Neteller
  • Paysafecard

  Games

  • 
  • 
  • 
  • +5

  Minimum Deposit

  €10

  Withdrawal Time

  On average between 30 mins and 4 hours!

  Currencies

  EUR, GBP

  100% up to £300 + 20 No Deposit Free Spins

  Sign up for 20 no deposit, zero-wagering Free Spins and double your deposit up to £300

  Go to Casumo

  T&C’s Apply

  Terms and conditions - Casumo

  Wagering: x30 (UK players have zero wagering requirements on their sign up Free Spins)

  For Casumo’s terms and conditions, please visit this link.

  In general, the bonus terms and conditions of Casumo are really fair. You can withdraw if you did not yet wager your bonus and will only lose your bonus money. You need to wager a bonus 30 times before you can withdraw, free spins you need to wager 30 times. There are different wagering contributions per game, which can be found on the terms and conditions page above.

  Got it

• 1

  

  Temple Nile Casino

  Added
  10 months ago! Casino review

  €500 Bonus + 30 Extra Spins on Wild Scarabs

  Double your deposit: 100% bonus up to €500

  Go to Temple Nile Casino

  T&C’s Apply

  Terms and conditions - Temple Nile Casino

  Wagering is 40x the total of bonus money, deposit and extra spins. Wagering must be completed before any funds can be withdrawn.

  Minimum deposit of €20 is required.

  This welcome offer is valid for new players only, and for the first

  The maximum bet allowed whilst the welcome bonus is in play is €5. Should you bet higher than this while the welcome bonus is in play, Temple Nile reserves the right to confiscate all winnings.

  Close
  

  Temple Nile Casino

  Casino Review

  5/5

  Temple Nile Casino Fun Fact

  “Temple Nile Casino has a Recommended Game feature that suggests games that it thinks you may like.”

  Payments

  7 deposit options

  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Skrill

  1027+ Games

  • 
  • 
  • 
  • +3

  Minimum Deposit

  €20

  Withdrawal Time

  24 hours

  Currencies

  EUR, GBP, NOK, SEK, USD

  €500 Bonus + 30 Extra Spins on Wild Scarabs

  Double your deposit: 100% bonus up to €500

  Go to Temple Nile Casino

  T&C’s Apply

  Terms and conditions - Temple Nile Casino

  Wagering is 40x the total of bonus money, deposit and extra spins. Wagering must be completed before any funds can be withdrawn.

  Minimum deposit of €20 is required.

  This welcome offer is valid for new players only, and for the first

  The maximum bet allowed whilst the welcome bonus is in play is €5. Should you bet higher than this while the welcome bonus is in play, Temple Nile reserves the right to confiscate all winnings.

  Got it