Guide
How common casino bonus types work
This page explains structures, not live promotions. Figures change; always read the operator’s current terms.
Welcome offers
A welcome offer is usually tied to a first deposit or first set of deposits. It may add bonus funds, free spins, or both. Bonus funds are typically kept separate from cash until wagering conditions are met.
Free spins
Free spins let you play nominated slots without staking your own cash for those rounds. Winnings from spins are often paid as bonus funds that still carry wagering rules and game restrictions.
Cashback
Cashback returns a portion of net losses over a period, sometimes as bonus funds rather than withdrawable cash. The calculation window and excluded games decide how useful it is in practice.
Wagering requirements
Wagering (or playthrough) states how many times you must stake bonus funds, and sometimes deposit funds, before withdrawal. A 30x requirement on £20 bonus funds means £600 of qualifying stakes. Slots usually contribute more than table games.