Why do casinos and bingo sites offer a bonus?

In short, to encourage people to become members and to play their games.

What kinds of bonus are available?

There are many incentives that you may be offered - some sites offer more than one. The main types are:

Deposit bonus:

Upon depositing an amount of money to play, you will be awarded a bonus amount, This may be a fixed value (such as at 32Red Casino), or a percentage. For example, a £25 deposit with a 400% match bonus will give you £25 + 4 x £25 = £125 to play the games.

No-Deposit Bonus:

Upon registering, a player is given a welcome gift. Jackpot Joy, for example, offer £10 when a player first registers a debit card. This is awarded without the need for a deposit.

Cashback:

As well as the bonuses above, many site (such as All Slots Casino) offer players a bonus of 10% on money lost at the casino.

Free Tournaments:

In the hope of increasing player retention, some sites offer free tournaments or prize draws, where players may compete for either cash prizes, bonus credits or high-end electronic goods or holidays.

What are wagering requirements?

Casinos are not in the habit of giving away free money - Wagering requirements, or "playthrough requirements" are the limits after which you may withdraw your bonus. This is to ensure that a new player doesn't sign up and immediately withdraw the bonus amount as well as their original stake. These limits vary from site to site, but we have selected the best bonus schemes, with the most favourable requirements for the player.

How do I use my bonus?

You may use it any way you like - the general consensus of our team is to play higher value games than you might normally play, with the "free" money. This increases the margin of your winnings.

Free games, cashback or a deposit bonus?

The best bonuses are those which offer the most to the player, so it's important to select the bonus most appropriate to you. If you gamble a lot, consider joining a site that offers cashback and regular deposit bonuses. If, however, you intend to get a large bonus and play each site only once, you are better advised to use the site offering the largest deposit match bonus.

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