punter_frorLong time lurker here, so here is how I pick an online casino these days. After getting burned once or twice I stopped going by ads alone.
Licence comes first for me: check who regulates the site, because some sites quietly block certain regions. Next come deposits and withdrawals: crypto is a plus but not a must, and the withdrawal limits need to be written clearly.
Bonuses are the tricky part. Wagering of 35x or 40x is normal, and live tables often do not count at all. A good recent review that covers all of this is here [url=https://www.gamesfree.ca/read-blog/100115_reveryplay-real-money-gaming-in-2026-a-practical-player-guide.html]Revery Play[/url] before you deposit anything.
Most of my sessions are on mobile, and if there is an app I make sure it comes from the official page. Test the live chat before depositing: if they answer in a couple of minutes that is a good sign.
Hope this helps someone. Only play with money you can afford to lose.