Being a big online casino fan and also a high-rolling player, you can imagine how I’ve taken advantage (or at least have tried) of every VIP programme there is online. I have to admit that I was a very spoiled child so I am rarely satisfied with anything less than exactly what I want. Pretty much my motto is ‘I want it all and I want it now!’ But then again, considering how much money I deposit and wager on a daily basis at online casinos, I think I have the right to be so picky. This is why, so far I was happy with only a few VIP programmes in which I participated. More specifically, I was the happiest at Betway, Winner and 888.

Betway’s VIP Programme

Surprisingly, I was most happy with the VIP programme at Betway. What I most like about it is how clear the conditions for advancements up the VIP ladder are. They are neatly displayed in a small table which you can access from the ‘My Tier’ section in the right menu of the site, by clicking on ‘Tier Benefits’. There you’ll see that there are 6 levels at the VIP club of the casino: blue, bronze, silver, gold, platinum and black. You can reach each level by collecting certain amount of points and each level will bring you different benefits:

• Blue Tier – you’ll get this status the moment you start playing for real money. You will be guaranteed 24-hour support and live streaming in the betting section of the site.
• Bronze Tier – you’ll receive this status when you collect 2000 Plus Points. At this level, you’ll receive 10% additional Plus Points and higher bonus offers. You’ll have to collect 1000 points on a monthly basis to maintain the tier.
• Silver Tier – you’ll reach the tier when you collect 5000 points. You’ll get 25% additional Plus Points, higher bonus offers and, in order to maintain your status, you’ll need to collect 2500 points.
• Gold Tier – collect 25,000 points to reach this level. Here, you’ll get 50% additional bonus points, better bonus offers, VIP support, invites to worldwide sport events and exclusive gifts. If you want to maintain this level, you’ll have to collect 12,500 points.
• Platinum Tier – you’ll get to this level by collecting 75,000 bonus points. This level will guarantee you 75% additional points, all the other perks that you get on the Gold level, plus invitations to VIP trips, personalised offers and priority withdrawals. Collect 37,000 to maintain this level.
• Black Tier – this level is obtained with 1,000,000. It pretty much guarantees all the perks of the previous levels with the addition that instead of 75% additional points, you’ll get 80%. To maintain this level you’ll need to collect 50,000.

The VIP Clubs at Winner and 888

As I mentioned earlier, the other two VIP clubs that I was impressed with were the ones at Winner and 888 Casino. Winner offer their loyal clients a 5-tier VIP club where, the higher you go up the VIP ladder, the better comp-point-to-cash conversion rate you’ll get, plus you’ll get exclusive bonuses, entries to special tournaments, higher withdrawal limits and faster withdrawals in general. At 888, on the other hand, there are three VIP levels. By becoming a VIP member, here you’ll get faster withdrawals, exclusive bonus offers, dedicated support team, birthday gifts, monthly prises and more.

Playing online roulette is one of my favourite past times and a very profitable one, most of times. However, if you are a novice player, you may not be as lucky unless you know which variations to play and which to stay away from. But I will be so generous as to share some of my rich roulette experience and show you which roulette games can put money in your pocket and a smile on your face. Let the lesson begin!

1. French Roulette – Undoubtedly the best odds, with a modest 1.35% house edge, meaning that the RTP (return to player) stands at a whopping 98.65%. There is a special rule that is truly in the player’s advantage – La Partage, which will be a real treat for players that prefer outside bets. The rule states that you will get half of your bet back if the winning number is zero. Another similar rule is the En Prison one, according to which your outside bet will be held “in prison” for one more spin, if the ball falls in the 0 slot.

2. Live Roulette – Can you think of a better way to feel like a Las Vegas whale than playing live-dealer games? Especially if you are looking for higher limits, this is the perfect choice. There are tables with a maximum of £500,000, so imagine what you could do with a nice fat bankroll and these limits. And with the help of William Hill Loyalty and VIP rewards for roulette players, you are all set. Just remember that the RTPs are usually the same as at the RNG tables, so go for the French version.

3. Marvel Roulette – Although this game doesn’t have the highest RTP, it is connected to the 4 Marvel progressive jackpots: Power, Extra Power, Super Power and the biggest one – the Ultimate Power jackpot, which starts off at £100,000 and usually reaches millions before it drops, one every couple of months. Are you daydreaming yet? Good. Just don’t forget to always play the Marvel bonus during every spin, or else you might miss out on the best feature of this game and who knows, maybe even the big jackpot you have been waiting for. And the best part about roulette games is that many of the most popular ones can be downloaded straight from the iOS Store and you can play them whenever and wherever you want.

In this post I won’t give you specific suggestions for juicy high-roller bonuses, but rather some general directions as to how to pick a bonus that is suitable for you, which, in fact, is way more valuable. So let’s not waste any time and jump right into it.

Important notice! If you don’t have an account at the casino whose bonus offer you’re interested in, first make sure the operator behind it is licensed in your country!

As a high roller, the thing that you’re probably most interested in is the amount of the bonus. Therefore, you should always check what is the maximum bonus you can obtain with a certain offer. Another important thing to check is the percentage of the bonus. Aim for offers that are at least 100% match bonuses. In such case you’ll have to deposit the same amount of money as the bonus you will receive. If this percentage is lower, you’ll have to deposit more money than what you will get as a bonus, which is definitely not ideal for you.

While in most cases the maximum amount and the percentage of the bonus are prominently displayed, in order to find the other specific of the offer, you will have to go to its terms and conditions page. There you will be able to learn more about the wagering requirements that come with it. As you probably already know, every online casino requires you to play through the bonus you’ve received a certain number of times before you can withdraw the winnings generated with it. This number might vary from 30 up to 100 times the bonus amount. Of course, the lower that number is, the better it is for you. Also, you should check how much the different games contribute toward the satisfaction of the said wagering requirement and which games don’t contribute at all. For example, at most casinos, slots contribute 100% toward the playthrough, roulette – 20%, video poker and blackjack – 10%. Those numbers, of course, vary from casino to casino. Often, there will also be games that are excluded from the promotion. Sometimes, the offers will be dedicated to a certain type of game – only for slots or only for the live casino games, for example. Furthermore, in those conditions, you will be able to learn how much time you’ll have to wager this bonus. This time restriction is usually equal to 30 days.

After you’ve checked all of the above mentioned details – bonus amount, percentage, playthrough requirements, bonus validity and game contribution – it will be time to decide whether or not those conditions suit you. If the maximum bonus amount is not high enough for you, simply don’t claim the bonus! If the wagering conditions are two high, drop it! If you want to play live games, but the bonus is valid only for slots – move on! If, on the other hand, you are OK with all of the above-mentioned conditions, claim the bonus and be smart about wagering it. If you don’t have much time, then, for example, you can choose a slot that has quick spin and autoplay functions. Those two options will help you go through the wagering process quite quickly and without much effort on your part. Also, it would be a good idea to check what the RTP of the game you’re wagering your bonus on. The higher the RTP – the better are your chances to end up with a win.