Manchester is a city that is famous for its nightlife – from the glory days of the Hacienda to the modern bohemian chic of the Northern Quarter – it is one of the UK’s best spots to party hard or enjoy a quite drink with friends. One aspect of this city’s entertainment that gets overlooked however, is it’s three quality casinos – The Grosvenor, Genting, and Manchester235. If you’re looking for something a little bit different from your time here, then taking a trip out to one of these gambling hubs can be a great option. As a regular punter who enjoys a flutter on the cards and dice tables, my personal favourite is Genting Casino, and I’d recommend this to anyone visiting Manchester.
But before you dive in and start gambling your hard-earned money away, here’s an even more important piece of advice: get some practice in first at one of the hundreds of online casinos available to you wherever you are in the UK. And to help get you started, here’s five tips to give you a little edge over the house and your fellow gamblers:
1. Look For the Best Bonuses
Ever since the first casinos launched in the 1990s, gambling operators have been enticing customers through their virtual doors with a little extra cash to bet on their games. Bonuses are usually dished out with your first deposit at any site, and can vary in size, so it’s worth shopping around. Good casinos will now offer anything up to 200% extra with your first deposit – that could mean £200 bonus money on a £100 deposit. Just make sure you read the terms and conditions first – there will usually be a restriction on how much you can win with your bonus money, and how many times you must wager it before your winnings become withdrawable.
2. Play for Free To Practice First
If you’re new to casinos, or just looking to brush up on your gambling skills, then playing the games for free, or watching a few hands on a live table, can be a great idea to ease you into things. Almost all casinos offer free version of their games, though recent regulations mean you must now sign up an account before you can play them to prove that you are over 18. In particular you will find it is possible to try nearly every slot game for free before spending a single penny. That means you can get used to the win lines and the pay rates of any game and should make your time gambling with real money more enjoyable.
3. Try Live Dealer Tables
If Blackjack and Roulette are your thing then I would definitely recommend playing at the Live Dealer tables now available at most online casinos. This is almost like the real thing I experience when visiting Manchester’s Genting and Grosvenor Casinos. The croupiers are real and properly trained and you can even talk to other players around the table as the game progresses. There is no option to play for free here, or in demo mode, but you can sit and watch to learn the basics.
4. Play At Reputable Sites
If you are playing online then you want to know that the site you are playing at is reputable. It’s easy to find out – just check at the bottom of the site for the licensing information. No online casino in the UK should be taking bets from any player without first acquiring a UK license from the UK Gambling Commission. You will see that most also have licenses from an outside jurisdiction like the Malta Gaming Authority or the Gibraltar Gambling Commission. To have a licensed operators must adhere to strict rules that ensure they are fair and trustworthy. You may also feel more comfortable betting with a big high-street brand like WillHill, Ladbrokes or Paddy Power, all of which run decent online casinos.
5. Gamble Responsibly
Finally, my advice is to gamble responsibly. Playing casino games should be for fun, not as a way to earn a quick fortune (because it rarely happens). The best way to ensure you don’t fall into the trap of spending more than you can afford is to set yourself a budget and never go over it. There are now tools in your casino account that allow you to set limits on how much you spend per day, week and month, and if you are worried about your finances, then you should use them.
So there you have it – following these tips should help you enjoy gambling at one of the many online casinos in the UK, and get some good practice in before hitting the real tables and slots at one of Manchester’s real bricks and mortar establishments.
