Where Have Deposit Bonuses Gone?
Friday 28th May, 2010
15 years ago, when the online gambling world was heating up, deposit bonuses were being offered to new players left, right and centre. Now, however, players are noticing that the emphasis is on keeping players rather than attracting new ones.
In the past, deposit bonuses and no deposit bonuses were offered by new online bingo sites as a way to entice players to give online bingo a shot. Getting people out of their comfort zone proved to be challenging as those who were used to bingo halls were hesitant to try something new. However, with the offering of free money, players’ reluctance shifted. Online bingo sites were all vying for the new players and whoever offered the best deposit bonuses tended to be the winners.
Online bingo players are now noticing a shift in the attitudes of operators. Many are no longer offering deposit bonuses because some players take advantage of the casino in that they sign up, use the free money and never visit the casino again. In an effort to stop this and only attract serious players, some online bingo sites are only offering bonuses with strict guidelines such as loyalty members only.
So can the average online bingo player still receive the bonuses that have made online gambling so popular? It definitely is more difficult than it used to be and players have the burden of proving they are serious players and not out to waste the casino’s time and money.
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