No Deposit Bonuses
This is always the most popular bonus category. And why not? With this bonus the online casino is giving you a chance to try their casino games free of charge without having to make a deposit up front. The bonus can came in the form of free spins on a specific game or some free play cash.
Generally you are able to win money while playing with the No Deposit bonus at the casino, but pay attention to the small print regarding the roll over percentage.
Sign Up Bonuses
The New Player, Welcome or Sign-Up Bonus is often the most generous bonus you will come across, as this is the online casino’s way of enticing you to sign up with them.
Welcome Bonuses can come in the form of No Deposit Bonuses, Deposit Match Bonuses and Percentage Bonuses.
Many good online casinos will offer a mixed package that includes first deposit, or initial multiple deposit percentage match ups plus some free spins to sweeten and close the deal! These hot combos are generally snapped up and are some of the most claimed bonuses. Shop around to see what fits your style of play and bank roll. Just remember that bigger isn’t always necessarily better with a bonus, it really does make sense to read up the terms on any sign up offer.
Reload Bonuses
Reload Bonuses exist to keep regular customers interested in returning to the online casino and making further deposits.
These bonuses are similar to the welcome bonuses and are usually either Matching Deposit Bonuses or Percentage Deposit Bonuses. Some casinos offer daily, weekly or monthly Reload Bonuses, but the offers and timing does vary from casino to casino and individual player activity.
Deposit Match Offers
This is where the casino matches the amount you deposit with them, up to a certain amount. If they offer a 100% matching bonus up to $100, it means that they will match you dollar for dollar and you will get $200 to play with when you deposit $100.
When checking out these kind of match up offers always note just how high the cap will go and if it really does boost your bank roll, especially if you are a high roller. A 100% match sounds great but if the cap is, say, only up to $50, then that is a pretty weak offer.
Free Spin Offers
How we love the free spin deals! So many online casinos offer great packages, both as wallet boosters and a great way for a client to try out games that the casino wishes to promote.
Ongoing free spin offers are often part of monthly new game launches. Additionally many casinos offer free spins as rewards for activity, loyalty, wagering and leaderboard boosters.
Especially popular are high bet value spins that really can add an edge to your play!
In general free spins do come with wagering roll overs, these can differ from offer to offer and from casino to casino. We have noticed that free spins are both the top claimed bonuses and most appreciated, by punters across the board
Loyalty Rewards
Most online casinos have loyalty clubs and VIP programs that rewards players every time they place a bet. These are a great way that online casinos can give back to players and retain their customers as opposed to looking elsewhere.
Generally a player is signed up automatically to a loyalty program and earn points as they wager. They’re a great way to increase your account balance and build up points over a long period of time.
Scaling loyalty tier levels is based upon activity and how much money you bank roll with the particular casino.
Once you reach a senior tier level, you will find that the benefits become larger, more frequent, and can include not only play boosting bonuses, but also physical gifts, invitations to special events and even a personal account manager.
Cash-back On Losses
Cash-back bonus basically gives back a percentage of losses incurred over several playing sessions.
The money is awarded back to players who have lost during their gambling sessions. This type of bonus will always be tied to a specific time frame that should be mutually understood and agreed upon.
Casino deposit bonuses are great, but if you’re a big time player who wants to extend their playing time, the Cash back on losses bonus may be the way to go.
This is how it works, if you lose $1000 over a specified time, you'll get, say 10% or 20% back on that loss. This would mean either a $100 or $200 bonus. Of course, if you have a positive balance, you won’t get the cash back.
Roll Over Requirements
Most all bonuses are linked to a play through or roll over requirement.
This means you will have to wager the bonus by a certain number of times before you will be allowed to make a withdrawal on any winning made through the bonus.
These requirements differ from casino to casino and from offer to offer.
Our experience shows that a standard industry roll over on a bonus is anywhere between x30 through to x50.
We feel that the average rule of thumb is that x30 is really good going, x40 is pretty much average and x50 is really a bit too high.
Please be sure to understand the roll over needed to make a withdrawal if you win on your bonus play before you sign up for any special offer. Frankly if the bonus deal sounds too good to be true it usually is.
Should I Claim That Bonus?
We say in most cases a resounding yes! Why not enjoy playing with casino cash.
You are given the opportunity to either increase your time on the slots, tables and instant win games, or if you prefer you can up your stakes and increase your winning chances.
So long as you are aware that any win will take some play until you can withdraw it, then you are good to go.
With the increase in new online casinos, operators need to stay ahead of the curve and offer a fantastic casino experience to retain their current players and acquire new ones. So shop around for the deal that suits you!