Here is a list of steps you’ll need to take before gambling at online casinos. Whether you need to know about downloading the correct online casino software or placing that exciting first bet in your chosen online casino, read our Online Casinos Step by Step Guide.

When you want to set up your computer for online gambling, find the correct “Download” icon for the software you require. These icons are usually very prominent on the website of your chosen online casino.

Select “Save this program to disk” and then click “OK.”

Choose the location on your PC to which you want to save the online casino install program, and then click “Save.” It’s usual to save the install program to your Desktop. If you don’t save the install program to your Desktop, then be sure to make a note the location you saved the online casino game in.

The online casino game install file will start downloading to your Desktop or wherever you chose to download it to. When the download is complete, it will tell you. When the software tells you that the download is complete, click on “Close.”

From your Desktop or where you saved the online casino game double-click on your newly installed icon. If you forget where you downloaded the install file to, you can search for the program using the “Find” option on your computer’s Start menu.

Choose the desired location of your online casino’s program once it has been installed. By clicking on “Next,” you will automatically save the program to the default destination. Saving the program to the default destination is recommended.

The installation of your online casino game shouldn’t take long. Wait until the installation process of your online casino game is complete. When it is finished, you are ready to start playing!

Most online casinos give first-time players a choice between a “Practice Play” (no money involved) and a “Money Play” (money involved). Note that for “Practice Plays,” registration is usually not required.

After you have successfully installed the software you need for online gambling, you usually have the chance to get a feel for the online casino by playing for fun before you play for money. Note that while registration is usually not required to play for fun, it does have the advantage that you can be offered technical assistance should you run into any difficulties.

By clicking on the appropriate icon to play for fun, you will enter the online casino and be taken to the lobby.

Once you are in the lobby, you can pick and choose the games you want to play—or just get some practice at playing.

If you feel confident enough to play for money after you have installed your online casino’s gaming software, choose the option to “Play for Money.” Unlike when you’re playing for fun, you’ll have to register to play for money. Enter all required information on the online casino’s registration page and submit your details.

After you have registered on your chosen online casino, you will receive a user name and password from your online casino. This is your identification while you’re gambling online, so be sure not to forget it! Click “OK” when you have received your user name and password.

You will be directed to a “Login” screen which will allow you to enter the online casino. Enter your user name and password and click “Login.”

Just like when you’re playing for fun, you’ll be directed to the lobby and you can choose your game. But first you’ll first have to click on “Cashier” to make a deposit to your account.

When you have deposited money in your account, you can select a game and start playing—for real this time!

If you decide to visit your online casino again in the future, the process is much simpler. Just double-click on the software you installed on your Desktop (or somewhere else) the first time around.

You’ll be taken to the entrance of the casino. You’ll have the choice to play for fun or to play for money. Click on the selection you want.

This time, you’ll go straight to the “Login” screen. Enter your details and get ready to start playing!