@ukgambler99 Thanks for the honest post. Just started this year and it's overwhelming. Which sites would you recommend for beginners? Looking at Betway and Unibet currently.

Also, what's a reasonable amount to start with? Seeing people mention hundreds of pounds is making me nervous!

@poker_pete_uk As someone who's relatively new to this (started during lockdown), I'm curious what it used to be like? The current experience seems fine to me, but I obviously don't have the comparison.

Currently using Betway and PokerStars Casino mostly. Any recommendations for someone still learning the ropes?

@casino_dan So as someone new to this, what should I actually look for then? I was planning to just pick the highest rated site on Trustpilot but sounds like that's a mug's game.

Currently torn between Unibet (2.1 Trustpilot) and some site called VoodooDreams (4.6 stars) that I've never heard of.

As someone new to this, how do you even verify license authenticity? Seen sites claiming UKGC licensing that look sketchy as hell.

Wow, thanks everyone for all the detailed responses! @sarah_g that math really opened my eyes - I had no idea about expected losses.

I think I'll start with Casumo's £5 no-bonus approach, and maybe try SpinYoo with £1 just to get a feel for different games. @withdrawal_king definitely noted about those minimum withdrawals!

This community is brilliant for learning the ropes.

Hi everyone! I'm fairly new to online gambling and don't want to risk huge amounts while I'm learning. Looking for a proper low deposit casino UK where I can deposit £5 or less but still get some kind of bonus to play with.

I've seen loads of sites advertising £10 minimum deposits, but that's still quite a bit for me right now. Are there any genuine UKGC licensed casinos that accept smaller deposits? Or should I be looking at no deposit uk casino offers instead?

Any recommendations would be brilliant - cheers!

@tom_slots Easy to say when you're experienced! New players need guidance on RTPs, volatility, which slots are worth playing.

Found out the hard way that Book of Dead has 96.21% RTP at most casinos but some dodgy ones run it at 94%. Review sites should catch this stuff but they don't.

Mr Green runs most NetEnt slots at full RTP, while 32Red reduces them. This info should be in every review but never is.

Hold up, I thought gambling winnings were tax-free in the UK? Are car raffles different because they're not technically gambling?

This is getting confusing. Maybe I should just stick to Bet365 and their welcome bonus!

As someone new to gambling, this thread has been eye-opening. I was actually considering BOTB after seeing their Instagram ads, but the maths clearly shows it's a mug's game.

Think I'll stick to learning blackjack basics at PlayOJO instead.

@poker_pete_uk Bit elitist mate! Not everyone has the bankroll or skill for serious poker. These apps fill a niche for casual players who want a bit of excitement without risking their mortgage.