Facts About casino Free Slots and How it Really Works:

An occasional gambler I once knew said she enjoyed bus trips to nearby land-based casino because not only does she get the chance to have a nice casino outing with friends, but she also receives about $20.00 to start her off on her gambling spree. She said, "that freebie is what I look forward to. I can choose to play the slot machines or buy a nice lunch."

That's great thing about land-based casinos and how they entice their customers. To promote their esterblishments, operators have to hook their customers with freebies. Online gambling operators follow the same marketing strategy. To increase visitor traffic to their web sites, they have to offer free games. Everyone loves a free lunch, the saying goes, so free online slots are just one of the many freebies that are given - no strings attached - to potential visitors. Free slots giveaways online turns visitors into potential paying customers. Of course before they reach out for their wallets, players want to play for free first and get a feel of the game - that's human psychology in action.

If you compare the "free" component of land-based and online casinos, the amount of freebies from online significantly outnumber those offered by land based gaming houses. One can argue that large operators in Las Vegas offer free luxury suites and sumptuous meals to preferred customers or to people listed in their loyalty programs, but that's stretching the issue; what we're focusing on here are free slots. You get more free slots online than you do in land-based casinos.

So the question, "how free are they really" needs to be qualified because "are they free" is not the same as asking "how free are they?" The second question is one of degree.

Free online slots: things to remember

First, free online sites offer a variety of games: blackjack, roulette, baccarat and video poker. Yes, you can play for free. But online operators can't be expected to be charity givers, so while they will offer web site visitors free slots, there is a limit to the number of freebies - or the number of rounds you can play. It is good to bear this in mind so as to avoid disappointment.

Second, online games are free, but some gaming web sites restrict the types of players who can play for free. They are open only to their own citizens. For instance I came across one British-owned site that stipulated under their terms and conditions that their slots are open to only British nationals. This is because there are certain regulations they have to comply with.

Third, good reputable sites offer free online slots without the need to download software. Most of them use flash, making it unnecessary for downloads. However, you will come across some sites that offer free online slots but only if you download their software. Proceed with caution. Sometimes these downloads can carry annoying advertising banners or could have some security risks.

Fourth, before you play for free, make sure you read and understand the terms and conditions of the site. Note too, that some will take only a certain currency. If you see "play for free", make sure they don't ask you for a deposit. Free is free, no two ways about it.

Lastly, free online slots are free - but only up to one hour of play. If you wish to play longer than that, you'll need to take out your wallet!