Choosing the right online casino essentially boils down to a personal decision.  I have found over the years that there are signs that point to a more established and more professional company than some of the newer and sometimes less legitimate ones. 

First of all, check how long the casinos have been operating.  The first online casino popped up around 10 years ago.  Just because the casino is new, it doesn’t mean that it’s not worth trying out. You should also check to see if the new casino is linked to older and more established ones.  Many times, there will be a network of casinos under the auspices of one company.  There are different support teams for each casino, but the group that owns them is the same. 

Try out the customer service! You’ll most likely need them at some point (during deposit or cashout for instance) and it’s important to make sure they’re easy to access before you actually need them.  See if the online casino you’re looking at offers 24/7 live chat support through the software – this is the method that I prefer because you don’t have to wait on the phone and the last thing you want is to be told “send an email” and you won’t have a response for a day or two.

Lastly, try the “play” version to check out the games before you make a deposit.  Almost any online casino will have this option (something without even downloading) and you can check out the games “hands on” before you decide to buy-in.   Personal recommendations are also good (the web is FULL of opinions) but I say, use common sense and try before you buy and you probably won’t be disappointed.