Gain experience at the freerolls

If you've never played poker, the only way you'll win when you first start playing will be because of some lucky hands being dealt to you. Poker is a game that is played by millions every day online, and you have no idea who you will be facing at the poker table when you start a game. Many people play poker almost 24/7 and have done for years, so there's plenty of scope for a new player to be stripped of their bankroll almost immediately by 'older and wiser' players.

It's great news for beginners, then, that they can practice their poker playing skills and strategies in relative safety at the freerolls. Freerolls are poker tournaments that feature a cash pot put up by the casino, and there's no buy-in requirement on any of the players, so everyone playing is playing for free. At 32red, players registering with the site are eligible to join six New Player Freeroll tournaments, each of which features a guaranteed prize pool of $500. They don't even need to put down a deposit to secure their freeroll places. All you need to do is download the casino software and launch the poker lobby. On the tabs you'll find Freeroll listed under Scheduled Tournaments.

Freerolls are popular, so make sure you don't miss out and register ahead of time for any tournaments you wish to play in. Once you're in a freeroll game, it plays through just like any other poker tournament. Everyone there has everything to play for, even though they haven't put any of their own money down. This means that all players will play to the best of their ability, meaning that the level of competition will be strong.

And if playing the freerolls whets your appetite for more, there's a great poker bonus on offer at 32 Red at the moment. For any player making their first cash deposit, there's the chance to earn up to $1,000 in a welcome bonus during the thirty days after your initial deposit. Whenever you play on the Sit & Go, Scheduled Tournaments and Cash Games, you'll earn Redbacks – or loyalty points. The total amount of Redbacks you have after 30 days will determine the size of your welcome bonus – there's a table on the site to show you where the divisions lie.

New players can also take part in the New Player Special game where for the price of $1, they get to play the $500 add-in tournaments. During the first six weeks of registering an account, you can play at 'New Player Turbo' tournaments every Wednesday, giving you even more chances to get your bankroll up to a decent stake when you're first learning the game of poker.