Mostly a reader, rarely post, thought I would drop my short checklist for choosing a casino site. After getting burned once or twice I learned to read the small print first.
First thing is the licence: check who regulates the site, because some sites quietly block certain regions. Next come deposits and withdrawals: I want at least one fast e-wallet option, and the withdrawal limits need to be written clearly.
Bonuses are the tricky part. Wagering of 35x or 40x is normal, and the bonus usually expires in a week or two. A decent independent write-up with the current terms can be found here play at Smash Casino before you deposit anything.
I play almost only on my phone, so I check how the lobby works on a small screen. Test the live chat before depositing: a real human reply beats a bot loop.
That is about it. Set a budget and stick to it.