No Deposit Bonuses

Not cash. You are given bonus funds with a wagering requirement and, almost always, a cap on how much of any winnings you may withdraw.

That cap is the number that decides the offer's worth, and it is the one people skip. A no deposit bonus with a generous headline and a low maximum withdrawal is worth the maximum withdrawal, not the headline — whatever you turn it into, that ceiling is what leaves your account. Read it first and the rest of the terms become much easier to judge.

Before any winnings become withdrawable you must bet the bonus through a set number of times. On no deposit offers that multiple is typically higher than on deposit bonuses, because the operator has taken no money from you.

Work it through before claiming. A bonus at 50x means fifty times the bonus amount must pass through the games before a withdrawal is possible. Whether that is achievable in the time allowed — and there is usually a time limit — is the practical question, not whether the bonus sounds generous.

The bonus overview covers how wagering is calculated across every offer type.

• Game restrictions. Eligible games are often limited to a named list. Playing outside it may not count toward wagering at all.
• Maximum bet while wagering. Exceeding a per-spin cap can void the winnings entirely, and this is the most common way a completed wagering run is lost.
• Time limit. Unused bonuses expire, often within days.
• One per person and household. Duplicate accounts to re-claim are closed and winnings voided.
• Verification before payout. FICA still applies — see how withdrawals are processed.

Usually yes, because the downside is your time rather than your money. Treat it as a free look at the casino rather than a route to a payout — the maximum withdrawal makes sure it is not the second thing.

If you want an offer with real money behind it, a welcome bonus on a first deposit or a deposit match carries far larger amounts with proportionally gentler terms. See what is currently running on the Goldrush promotions page.