Three online games to entertain expats through the British winter. Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/ace-bet-blackjack-business-534181/
One thing many Australians living in the UK struggle with is the long, dark winters. Night-time falls quickly, and days are grey and sodden. Even the warm glow of the fireside can do little to stem the boredom, particularly after the festive season when there is little to look forward to.
Slots are a great pastime for beginners as they are easy to get started, but there are myriad themes and a wide range of game types. You can begin with something simple to get to grips with the mechanics and gameplay, then move on to ones with more complex bonus rounds and side games.
Another advantage of starting with slots is that many online casinos have competitive bonuses, often favouring slot players. As an example, Betfair UK’s casino offers can be broken down into three types: Deposits, spend bonuses and no deposit.
A deposit bonus can be claimed when depositing money for playing. They also have ones where you spend and get bonuses, often in the form of free slot spins. You can even get free spins or a small cash bonus with no deposit bonuses if you continue to play.
If you were playing poker or blackjack, many of these would not be as attractive because you will not use free spins. Yet with slots, you can take advantage of them all.
If you want to truly acclimatise to the UK, then there is no better way to do it than with a game of bingo. Invented in Italy it has been a British seaside staple since the Victorian era. Traditionally the haunt of an older generation, with a whole host of hilarious names for the numbers, a rehaul has now positioned bingo as a thriving social experience played by all ages. If you do not want to venture out to the local hall, then it is as fun played from your mobile or laptop.
Many websites will have variations of the game, with slightly different rules. Numbers get called at random and they must match the ones on your card. You cross them off as you go and should you manage to fill a line, then you win a prize. However, the big money is for the person who fills all their card and calls bingo.
Roulette is a great game for beginners, as it is so easy to play. There are also many variations, so you will not get bored and can try out different rules and types.
Roulette is a game of chance in which you wager money on red or black. A ball is spun on a wheel and if your choice comes out, you win the bet. Of course, it can be much more complicated involving numbers and other factors based on chance and probability.
One particularly fun way to play is by signing up for a live casino. They will stream the spinning of the wheel from a studio in which a live dealer resides. This manages to mix the interaction and fun of a physical casino with the ease of use you will find with a digital one.
It’s not hard to get started on these three casino games and more, if you’re looking for a unique way to stay entertained in the UK.