Would you like a no-deposit bonus? You can play a free chip at the roulette table, a free bet, or a bunch of free spins on a top-notch slot machine. You’re not alone. Casino players are constantly hunting no-deposit bonuses. And what’s not to like about them? You get to play for real without actually spending money!
But there’s more to no-deposit bonuses than meets the eye - unless you look behind the offer. Here are the upsides and downsides of these offers.
Free StuffCasinos and betting sites attract new players and retain existing ones by offering bonuses and other benefits. No-deposit offers are the ones players like the most. These can be of many forms:
- Free spins bonus offers
- Free bets
- Free chips
- Cash bonuses
These all have one thing in common: you can claim them without making a real money deposit. You can claim these in your account by clicking a button or redeeming a bonus code and using them according to the applicable terms.
Terms, Conditions, and RequirementsFree stuff is always welcome - but it always comes with strings attached. Casinos and betting sites will never simply throw money at you. No-deposit bonuses always come with terms, conditions, and wagering requirements that you must complete before you can benefit from the money you got - or you won.
- Free spins can usually be used on specific games. They have a small value (usually the minimum bet on the game you can play them on). Any winnings you get while using them are subject to wagering requirements.
- Free bets are straightforward. You can use them to place a bet but the amount is deducted from your winnings. There are no wagering requirements involved.
- Free chips are usually valid for a single bet on a table game. The winnings you generate using them are subject to wagering requirements.
- You must play through any cash bonuses you receive several times before you can cash them out.
As we mentioned above, nothing in this life is free - and this is especially true for online casinos. Any money you might win from no-deposit bonuses is subject to wagering requirements. What are those? Well, it shows you how many times you need to play through the amount before you can cash it out.
And how many times do you need to play through it? Well, this depends on the casino; there’s no standard rule. Some might go with as little as 1x, while others go as high as 30x or more.
Any Other Things?Yes, there are other terms, conditions, and requirements you need to keep in mind when redeeming a no-deposit bonus:
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- Game limits: the casino might limit which games you can use your no-deposit bonus on
- Odds limits: free bets can usually be used on bets with odds of 2.0 or above
- Time limits: no-deposit bonuses expire after a few days - anywhere from 1 to 7
- Deposit requirements: you need to make a real money deposit before you can withdraw any winnings
No-deposit bonuses are amazing. You get to try new games or an entirely new gambling site without risking a cent. But they come with some strings attached that you need to know about before you redeem them.
