Casino offers fall into a handful of types. Some hand you a balance you have to bet many times over. Others pay back a slice of what you wager with no strings. Knowing which is which matters more than the headline number.
Deposit match
The casino adds a percentage of your deposit as bonus funds, up to a cap. A 100% match up to 500 doubles a 500 deposit. The bonus, and sometimes the deposit too, must be wagered a set number of times before withdrawal. See wagering requirements explained.
Free spins
A set number of spins on a named slot at a fixed stake. Winnings are usually credited as bonus funds with their own wagering, and often with a cap on how much you can win.
No-deposit bonus
A small amount or a few spins for signing up. These carry the tightest terms: high wagering, low maximum cashout, and usually an identity check before any withdrawal.
Rakeback
A share of the house edge on every bet, paid back to you whether you win or lose. It is normally credited as cash with no wagering. Rates look small, but because it has no strings it is often worth more than a large match.
Cashback and lossback
A percentage of your net losses over a period, returned to you. Check whether it arrives as cash or as bonus funds with wagering.
Reloads, races and VIP rewards
Reloads are smaller match bonuses on later deposits. Races and leaderboards pay prizes to the players who wager most, which rewards volume and not skill. VIP schemes return more the more you bet. None of them changes the house edge.
How to compare offers
Ignore the headline amount and look at four things: the wagering multiplier, what it applies to, the maximum bet while wagering, and the expiry. Then put the numbers into the bonus calculator. If you would not have deposited without the bonus, it is not a reason to deposit.
