Gambling for fun sorta runs in my family. My grandparents met in Vegas, and my dad has been playing poker online and with friends for as long as I can remember. I also find myself learning about Texas Hold’em, Caribbean Stud, and other poker games along with my dad. But, recently, I witnessed an interesting conversation between my dad and my grandpa over a family dinner.

Gramps was going on about how Vegas used to be all about glamour and prestige in the old days. He talked about how casinos today try to do more of everything, bigger and better, all for the sake of profits. He complained that everything nowadays was artificial and that he didn’t enjoy himself the last time he was there (shortly before COVID19).

My dad agreed, and suggested that he should try gambling online like he did. Long story short, they went into a full-on argument, but then they got to the subject of casino bonuses. Dad kept saying how nowadays bonuses offer more value for money, actual cash, free spins, and whatnot. On the other hand, gramps countered with the whole “all I ever needed was a complimentary drink and I could hit the slots all night long” argument.

That’s when it hit me: I had no idea when and how casino perks went from free drinks to sign up bonuses, welcome offers, cashbacks, reloads, and all that other stuff. That’s a pretty big jump. I researched online, but all I managed to find were articles like https://stardewvalleyinfo.com/guides...asino-bonuses/. Although useful, they still don’t explain the transformation.

Can anyone shed some light on this topic? Was it a person who created online bonuses that are different from the usual casino perks, or maybe a casino team? Does anyone know? I think this is a very interesting thing to discover, especially for a gambling enthusiast like me!