Our Top 10 Gambling Tips - Making You a Better Player

With hundreds of online gambling sites out there, it may seem like there is very little that sets apart the good from the great. One of the main things that you should look for when it comes to deciding on a site, is whether or not they accept Canadian Dollars.

Before you commit to making an account with an online gambling destination always check that they allow deposits in your native currency.

There's nothing worse than signing up to a good looking online casino, depositing your hard-earned cash, and then realising that you don't like any of the games that they have on offer.

It's for this reason that we tell all of our readers to try out the free play options that are available to them before making a commitment. This way, you can test out any games you like the look of without wasting any real cash.

Welcome bonuses are in place to attract new players to gambling sites, and they are there to be taken every advantage of. Our advice is to make sure the site you register at has a generous welcome bonus and that the conditions attached to it are straightforward.

Ideally, you'll find a site that offers a 100% or more match bonus on your first deposit. The higher the maximum bonus amount, the better, and if the bonus is spread across your first three deposits that's great too. What's key is making the absolute most of a bonus like this by paying in to the level where you get the maximum bonus.

You're going to have losses when you're gambling online – it's part of the game. What's important is that you accept those losses and log off to play another day, rather than chasing them by pumping more and more credits towards the cause.

When you chase losses, you leave yourself open to financial problems and the potential of falling into bad debt. You are also inviting a level of stress that can impact you and everybody around you. Our advice is to play to a set budget amount every time you get gambling.

The gamblers fallacy is a belief that the occurrence of certain trends or a run of events will mean those same trends or events will become unlikely to happen anytime again soon, and vice versa. It's important to rid yourself of this belief because online gambling games, poker and sports betting are run on random number generator software.

It's easy to be led to this way of thinking, but there's no basis in truth here. You're leading yourself on and potentially setting yourself up for a big loss. Try and stay grounded in the fact that every spin or deal of the cards happens in complete isolation.

It's very tempting to jump around from game to game and get a varied experience, but the best advice is to focus on the games with best odds and those you have the most talent for. If you do that you're giving yourself the best chance at success and returning with a profit.

Tired minds do not always make the best decisions, and that's why it's advisable to take regular breaks when online gambling. If you're been locked in for hours go outside for a walk, or have something to eat or drink, before continuing gambling – even if you're on a winning streak.

Online gambling promotions don't stop at your welcome bonus. If you're playing at a top site there will be regular offers available and you need to make sure you're making yourself eligible. You should always sign up for loyalty programs and be sure to check regularly for offers that might apply to your site usage. Several casinos offer promotions on regular poker players and sports bettors.

This one should be obvious. If you're under the influence of alcohol, your speed and clarity of thought can suffer. This can have a detrimental impact on your gambling and lead to losses that a sober you would not have inflicted upon yourself. Too much alcohol can also be an attributing factor for reckless over-spending at a gambling site.