Casino Bonus Terms Casino Bonus Terms

Many offer a bonus of a set percentage of the first deposit (e.g., 100%) when a new player makes their first deposit. Some countries, like Sweden, allow only one welcome bonus, and others, like Belgium, ban bonuses altogether (Sweden, Belgium).

A type that gives a set percentage of the deposited amount as a bonus. With “100% up to 100,000,” depositing 100,000 adds a 100,000 bonus. Most bonuses come with wagering requirements.

A small bonus or free spins given just for signing up, without a deposit. In return, the wagering requirement is high and there is often a cap on the amount you can withdraw.

A promotion where a casino gives a number of free spins on a specific slot. It is different from the free spins feature triggered by scatters inside a game. Wagering requirements often apply to winnings from free spins as well.

A bonus given when an existing player makes an additional deposit. It is often given regularly, such as weekend bonuses or day-of-the-week bonuses.

Returns part of the amount lost over a set period (e.g., 10%). Sometimes it is paid as cash with no wagering requirement, and sometimes as a bonus.

A condition that requires you to bet a multiple of the bonus (or deposit plus bonus) to turn it into cash. With a 10,000 bonus and 35x wagering, you must bet 350,000. In the process you lose the house edge, so on a 96% RTP slot you would lose on average 350,000 × 4% = 14,000, which is more than the bonus. The higher the wagering multiplier, the lower the real value of the bonus (house edge).

A rate set differently for each game that determines how much of a bet counts toward the wagering requirement. Slots are usually 100%, table games like blackjack 10-20%, and some games 0%. It is a safeguard to prevent easily meeting wagering with low house edge games.

A rule that caps the amount you can bet at once while playing with a bonus. If you break it, the bonus and winnings can be cancelled.

With some bonuses, such as no-deposit bonuses or free spins, you can only withdraw up to a set amount no matter how much you win.

If you do not meet the wagering within a set period (e.g., 7 or 30 days) after receiving the bonus, the bonus and related winnings disappear.

A list of games that cannot be played or do not count toward wagering while using a bonus. High RTP slots, jackpot slots, and bonus buy features are often excluded.

A type where the bonus amount “sticks” to the account and cannot be withdrawn, and only the amount won with that bonus can be withdrawn.

The cash balance is money you can withdraw right away, and the bonus balance is money you can withdraw only after meeting the wagering requirement. Usually the cash balance is used first, then the bonus balance.

A system where you earn points based on your bets and, as your tier rises, receive perks such as cashback, a dedicated manager, and event invitations. Casinos often set perks based on theoretical loss rather than actual loss.