The Complete Online Casino Guide

CitobetPublished at Updated

New to online casino gaming, or just want a clear picture before you dive in? This guide covers everything worth knowing — from how the lobby works to what all those numbers on each game actually mean.

Getting started in five steps

  1. Create your account. Register with your email — no lengthy forms required.
  2. Make a deposit. Choose from major fiat currencies or a range of popular cryptocurrencies, whichever suits you best.
  3. Browse the library. Slots, live casino, table games, crash games — filter by provider or try the search bar if you already know what you're looking for.
  4. Try before you wager. Many games offer a free demo mode, so you can get a feel for them before playing with real money.
  5. Set your limits, then play. Decide your budget upfront and stick to a stake size you'd be comfortable repeating many times over.

Types of games

  • Slots — spin, symbols land, matching combinations pay. Bonus rounds and free spins are usually where the bigger wins sit.
  • Live Casino — real dealers on video, real cards and wheels. Blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and game shows, streamed from professional studios.
  • Table Games — the same casino classics, played digitally, with faster rounds and lower minimum bets.
  • Crash Games — fast, high-energy rounds where timing your cash-out is everything.

Two numbers worth understanding

  • RTP (Return to Player) — the share of all bets a game pays back over a very long run. A 96% RTP means the house keeps 4 out of every 100 wagered, on average, over time. It says nothing about any single session.
  • Volatility — low volatility pays smaller amounts more often; high volatility pays less frequently but bigger when it lands. Pick low if you want longer sessions on a smaller budget, high if you don't mind dry spells for a shot at bigger wins.

A few tips before you play

  • Read the rules and paytable of a game before wagering — every game explains its own mechanics
  • Consider both RTP and volatility together, not just one or the other
  • Set a budget before you start, not while you're already playing
  • Treat gaming as entertainment, not as a way to make money — the house edge means the odds favor the casino over time

Common terms worth knowing

  • Bankroll — the funds in your account available to play with
  • Bonus — a reward tied to a deposit or promotion, or a feature triggered within a game
  • Cashing Out — withdrawing a positive balance from your account
  • Free Spins — spins on slot games earned through promotions or in-game bonus features
  • Provider — the studio that develops a given game (e.g. Pragmatic Play, PG Soft)
  • RTP — return-to-player percentage; see above
  • Wagering Requirement — the number of times you need to play through a bonus amount before its winnings become withdrawable

Depositing and withdrawing

Adding funds is straightforward: pick your preferred currency — fiat or crypto — from your account wallet, and follow the steps for that method. Processing times vary slightly by method; full details are in our deposit and withdrawal guide.

VIP rewards

The more you play, the more you earn. Our VIP Club rewards every player with weekly and monthly bonuses, cashback on every level-up, and extra perks as you climb from Bronze to Platinum. Explore VIP Club

Play within your limits

Citobet is built for entertainment. Set your deposit and loss limits from your Responsible Gambling settings before you start, and revisit them any time your situation changes.

Related articles