A welcome bonus is offered to new customers, usually as a percentage match on the first deposit or as free bets after a qualifying bet.
Terms to check before you opt in
| Term | What it means | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Wagering requirement | How many times the bonus (or bonus plus deposit) must be staked before winnings can be withdrawn. | A higher number means more betting before you can cash out. |
| Minimum odds | The lowest odds a bet must have to count towards wagering. | Bets below this do not reduce what you still have to wager. |
| Expiry | The time you have to use the bonus and meet the wagering. | Unmet wagering at expiry usually means the bonus and its winnings are removed. |
| Stake returned or not | Whether a winning free bet pays back the free bet stake or only the profit. | Most free bets pay only the profit, which lowers their real value. |
| Excluded payment methods | Deposit methods that do not qualify for the offer. | Depositing with an excluded method can make you ineligible. |
| Maximum win or withdrawal | A cap on what can be withdrawn from bonus winnings. | Winnings above the cap are removed. |
Warning signs in a bonus
- The full terms are hard to find, or only appear after you deposit.
- Wagering applies to the deposit as well as the bonus.
- Minimum odds are high enough to push you into riskier bets.
- A short expiry makes the wagering unrealistic.
- A maximum withdrawal cap is hidden deep in the general terms.
How this type of offer works
Deposit match
A percentage of your first deposit is added as bonus funds, up to a maximum amount.
Wagering
The bonus, and sometimes the deposit, must be staked a set number of times before withdrawal.
One per person
Offers are usually limited to one per person, household and payment method.
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