How to Write an Online Gambling Game Review

So you want to know how to create an online gambling game review? You've come to the right place because we've reviewed dozens, if not hundreds, of online casino games. Many of the reviews we've published have been for slot machine games, but the same rules apply to writing about card games like blackjack.

When we write online gambling game evaluations, we like to do the following things and avoid doing the following:

1. Write in simple, direct prose

Make your sentences as brief as possible. Use the active voice when writing. Be straightforward. If you dislike a game, write, "I disliked this game."

Vague, confusing, and pompous writing serves no one. Many people with no writing experience or education try to sound smarter by using big words and extended sentences. Do not attempt it.

When writing for the Internet, clarity is more vital than anything else. That is true for online gambling game evaluations just as much as it is for any other subject.

2. Write a few short phrases describing what you see and hear

I once read a piece by Roger Ebert, the film critic. In it, he bemoaned his lack of knowledge about a specific film. He felt unable to compose a coherent review.

But, of course, he was a journalist, and journalists can't just not turn in their assignments. So he instructed himself to write brief sentences. Explain what you saw and heard.

He was able to fulfill his task.

The top online casino game reviews will do the same. They convey what the player saw and heard in concise prose. If you have any experience with casino games, you can also describe how you reacted to the game.

Was it enjoyable? Were you uninterested? Did you win or lose a large sum of money? Was the game loose or tight?

3. Stay away from hype and anything that sounds like hype

The majority of webmasters are in it for the money. That's not a big problem; our site is also monetized by advertising. But nothing is more tedious to read than an advertisement for a casino game masquerading as a review.

So disregard the advertising jargon. Don't use words like "awesome" or "state-of-the-art." Simply be clear and truthful about what you saw and heard. Describe your reactions to the games as precisely as you can.

You'll be astonished to learn that readers respond better to facts and observations than to marketing jargon.

4. Look up pertinent facts and incorporate them as well

If you're writing about a specific online blackjack game, such as one from a certain casino or software provider, do your homework to determine the true house edge for that game. For instance, if you know the game regulations for blackjack, you can provide information regarding the proper technique to utilize when playing the game.

However, don't merely include statistics about the house edge. Many slot machine games, for instance, are based on other works of art, like superhero movies. In some circumstances, it's also appropriate to add information regarding the game's intellectual property.

5. Give credit where it's due

When researching a specific game, you should cite the Web pages you visited. Usually, this entails linking to them. Many gambling website owners are hesitant to do this because they are concerned about harming their own site or assisting a competitor's site.

But here's the thing:

If you are generous when linking to other people's sites, they are more inclined to be generous when looking for sites to link to. This will help you, especially if the links in your reviews actually send people to these sites.

6. Include strategy details whenever possible

Many gambling games do not require any form of strategic advice to be provided. One example is slot machine games. You put your money in and hope for the best. That's about the only piece of slot machine strategy advice anyone can give that makes any sense.

On the other hand, there are certain ways to play video poker and blackjack that give you a small edge over the casino. Typically, this means spending less for an hour of enjoyment. You nearly never have a mathematical advantage over an online casino.

However, you may ensure that the price of your amusement is reasonable. You accomplish this by employing the appropriate methods for the games you're playing.

7. Include screenshots if possible

A picture is said to be worth a thousand words. So why not add a screenshot of the game you're talking about?

Multiple screenshots are preferable. Aside from the spinning reels, most slot machine games feature multiple screens. Most of them also include additional rounds. Try to provide as many screenshots of the game as you can.

Don't be cheap by merely including little screenshots. Spend some money on bandwidth and post several large images that will give your readers a sense of what to expect. A few large images give a reader a much better notion of what to expect than a lot of small thumbnails.

8. Include a playable game version

Not all online casino games are offered for free with no download. However, if you're a webmaster, you should check with your affiliate manager to see if you can add an embedded version of the game on your page.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a playable game is worth ten thousand words.

Conclusion

Writing reviews of online gambling games could change your view of the Internet gaming world in ways you didn't expect. If you focus on giving your readers a clear picture of what they may expect from a game, your efforts will be rewarded tenfold over time.