How to Gamble Without Risk (Legally)
We hate to be the ones to tell you this, but pretty much all forms of gambling carry some sort of risk. That being said, there are a few ways you can gamble for free, this eliminating this risk.
Charity events, no-deposit gaming bonuses, and app store games are a few of the ways you can enjoy the activity of gambling without putting any money on the line. Keep reading to learn more about how to gamble without risk.
1. Charity Events
Most countries prohibit gambling in unlicensed establishments except in the case of charity events. This was displayed in shows like “The Office,” where there was a casino night for raising funds.
These charity casino nights often have strict rules, such as that everyone must be given an equal chance to play and any prizes handed out must be lower than a certain amount. Additionally, cash prizes are prohibited in most cases. But if you just want to learn how to play blackjack and poker without risk and don’t mind if your prize is a teddy bear, this might be a choice for you!
2. No-Deposit Gaming Bonuses
Though they are becoming increasingly rare, some online casinos offer bonuses to new players without forcing the players to deposit. This means you sign up, receive a small amount of free money for use with playing the games.
Now, it is important to know that while you can play with this money as much as you want, you typically cannot withdraw it, and if you win big with this money, you will have to deposit and verify your identity before you can withdraw. As you can imagine, this leads to many complications and small print, which is why many online casinos have moved away from these bonuses.
Instead, many of these websites, like MintDice.com, offer a small bit of money to anyone who wants it for free. Like the aforementioned bonuses, these typically can’t be withdrawn, but you can use them to gamble without risk.
3. App Store Games
There are so many apps out there that allow you to gamble without risk. These games can range from slot machines, to blackjack, and even to poker, with all players getting a daily amount to play with for free (if you want more you typically have to pay to play but then you’re right back to gambling!)
Of course, without risk, also comes no reward, as you won’t be winning real money in these games—just more play money. But if you are looking to hone your skills or just enjoy the games typically associated with gambling without putting any money on the line, this is the way to go.
One of the exceptions to this is MyVegasSlots, which is a game store app owned by MGM. Like the above games, you can play with play money, and when you win, you can cash your play money for rewards at MGM casinos. The rewards typically require an additional purchase, but they are still good deals. Some of the examples we’ve cashed in for is 2 for 1 show tickets, free night at an MGM property (you do have to pay the resort fee), and coupons for their restaurants. While the prizes do vary, this is one way to win a little something physical while not having anything to lose! (You do have to travel to Vegas to redeem, though!)
4. Use Play Money in Online Casinos
Now, this one won’t work at brick-and-mortar casinos, but most online gambling sites have to offer play money to allow users to test their games before depositing. But of course, this money can also allow you to enjoy the site without risk. Unfortunately, the play money is fake, so there is nothing to withdraw if you happen to win big, but at least you can gamble without risk!
5. Have a Game Night With Friends
One of our favorite ways to gamble without risk is to play with friends at home. If you are the host, you can decide how things go, but generally you can ask your friends each to bring something, then hand out chips, and whoever has the most chips at the end of the night wins!
Now, you do have to be careful of the laws in your area, but as long as you are just asking your friends to bring a drink or a snack to share, you should have no problem with people confusing it for illegal gambling. Like many other options on this list though, there is no physical prize when you finish the night with the most chips—unless of course eternal bragging rights are something physical to you!
6. Gamble Only With Spare Change
This is a bit of a gray area, but think about how many coins you have in your pocket, wallet, or purse. Do you ever spend these coins? Will you ever spend these coins? Instead of throwing change in your car cupholder, consider placing it all in a jar and making this your gambling fund. When you head to the casino, you use only the money from this jar to play.
Again, this won’t work for those who spend their coins, but if you don’t spend yours, this is a great way to head to the casino with money you won’t miss. But keep in mind you could use a coin machine at a grocery store to turn it back into bills too!
7. Use a Practice Account
Most online casinos offer practice accounts or social versions of their websites, which don’t require any money at all. Just like with the play money we mentioned above, you have to keep in mind that what you win won’t be real, but this can still be a fun way to play casino games socially without risking your bankroll.
If you find a gaming website you enjoy, it’s always worth reaching out to ask if they have play money or practice options to allow you to do a little no-risk gambling.
