So you think you know how to recognize a good quality online casino? Here is a checklist to make sure you haven't forgotten anything in your search for the best online casinos. Is there a toll-free customer service number that is answered 24 hours a day in case you run into problems? Most online casinos let you try games out for free first so make sure you have chosen one that has that option. Free online casino software is essential. Are you being given free money to match or increase your first deposit bonus? How will your online casino winnings be paid to you? By credit card, cheque, Neteller or other widely accepted payment methods? These are a few of the most important questions you should ask when search for an online casino to play at.

Check the online casinos cashier or banking section and ensure they offer a variety of casino deposit and withdrawal methods. Once you have checked off this list you can go ahead with the next step which is to download the online casino software. You may need to enter your email address to initiate the download – which is quite normal. In the unlikely event that you can't see the download link or button on the online casinos home page then simply look for a link to the "download" page. The casino may offer more than one download version - i.e. full games package or quick-download version with fewer online casino games that can be played at the click of a mouse.

Select the casino software version you prefer and start playing right away. In the current climate of fast internet-access, most online casinos now don't bother to offer smaller-package downloads but, in the event that they do and you decide to download that version, you can always download additional games later. Or else you can try out the no download Flash version casino software. Now you just have to sort out your payment method and you are ready to play. Enjoy your online casino experience!