{"id":1889,"date":"2019-01-02T10:47:49","date_gmt":"2019-01-02T10:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planet7casino.com\/?p=1889"},"modified":"2024-03-15T09:43:19","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T09:43:19","slug":"history-online-casino-bonuses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planet7casino.com\/planet-strategy\/history-online-casino-bonuses\/","title":{"rendered":"The History of Internet Casino Bonuses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Land-based, brick-and-mortar casinos are famous for their perks and bonuses. They pour thousands of gallons of free booze down the thirsty throats of gamblers to lubricate the betting process. High rollers and sport gamblers enjoy room comps, free feasts, stage shows, and more. Online casinos offer unique casino bonuses and promotions<\/a> as well. While they can\u2019t serve you a gin and tonic or tempt your taste buds with all-you-can-eat shrimp, online casinos offer a wealth of other types of bonuses to reward VIP players\u2014or simply to welcome new members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes referred to as internet casinos or virtual casinos, online casinos provide web-based or download-based games\u2014or both. Web-based casino games require Flash, Shockwave, or Java plugins in a browser to function. Many online casinos offer games which can also be downloaded to the user\u2019s device and played online or offline. They either rent or buy their software from companies like Playtech or Realtime Gaming<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Online casinos started operating in the mid-1990s, shortly after widespread use of the internet became commonplace. Early internet gambling consisted mainly of sports betting, but quickly grew to include casino games like poker, baccarat, and slots. In 1996, only 15 internet casinos were in operation. One year later, that figure soared to over 200, with revenues of over $830 million. In 2018, the total revenue for online gambling<\/a> is estimated at over $50 billion. Nowadays, in addition to poker and slots, online casinos offer players games like blackjack, craps, keno, bingo, and several versions of roulette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Land-based casinos are relegated to a few well-known hotspots like Las Vegas, Atlantic City, or casinos located on tribal land. Online gambling can be done over any internet connection. The U.S. attempted to ban online gambling for U.S. citizens, but it did not pass. Internet casinos with global headquarters now offer gambling to millions of citizens of dozens of countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOnline Casinos: A Brief History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Legal Issues and Restrictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Need for Bonuses<\/h2>\n\n\n