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The Most Popular Types of Online Casino Bonuses

Betfair is continually developing new and exciting promotions that enhance the value of your bankroll or let you play eligible games for free. These are some of the most popular types of casino bonuses.

Deposit Bonuses

Most online casino promotions consist of deposit bonuses. These offers require you to place a qualifying deposit to unlock a matched offer or another prize. Matched deposit bonuses are the most common example of a deposit bonus. These rewards boost the value of your deposit by a certain percentage.

For example, a 100% match deposit bonus will transform a £20 deposit into a £40 bankroll.

Some deposit bonus promotions replace or complement matched offers with free spins. This type of bonus lets you play eligible online slots without using your own money. Any payouts from these spins are yours to keep once you've fulfilled the necessary T&Cs.

No Deposit Bonuses

When you join Betfair, you won't need to wait until you've placed your first deposit to get rewarded. Using no deposit bonuses, you can get rewarded without needing to place a qualifying payment. To unlock such rewards, you would normally need to complete registration, log into your account, or complete another simple task.

An example of a no deposit bonus could be 50 free spins when you verify your mobile number.

Free spins are the most common type of no deposit bonus prize. However, during certain promotions, it's possible to be awarded chips to use on eligible card and table games or another type of prize.

Cashback Bonuses

Some casino bonuses are based on your wagers and results rather than the value of your deposits. Cashback bonuses, for example, provide you with an amount of bonus cash that's based on how much you've wagered or lost over a day, a week, or a longer period.

Game Tournaments

At Betfair, we hold numerous game tournaments which offer bonus cash, free spins, and other prizes to the players at the top of the leaderboard. These types of promotions are only suitable for a specific list of casino games.

Participating in tournaments is free, but only valid real money wagers will get you points. If, by the end of the competition, you've got enough points to rank among the top players, you'll get an instant prize.

Birthday Bonuses

Make your birthday even more exciting with a personalised bonus. This type of casino promotion is exclusively available to players celebrating their birthdays and typically consists of free spins, bonus cash, or a similarly attractive gift.

While some birthday bonuses may require a qualifying deposit, others are no deposit bonuses that you can use within a specified timeframe.

Referral Bonuses

If you've enjoyed the games, features, and services of your casino, you might want to recommend it to a friend.

In some cases, doing so will allow you to claim a referral bonus that is awarded to you as soon as your friend signs up and places a deposit. Bonus cash is normally provided in referral bonuses, and the value of this bonus is based on the value of your friend's first deposit.

Important Terms of Casino Bonuses Explained

Every online casino bonus, no matter how big or small, is subject to terms and conditions. Reading the fine print is no one's favourite activity, but it can help you avoid disappointment. When you read a promotion's list of rules, you should keep an eye out for the following conditions.

Wagering requirement - This outlines the number of times that a bonus must be wagered before you can withdraw it. A 5x wagering on a bonus worth £10 means that you need to wager a total of £50 to fulfil this requirement.
Minimum deposit - Deposit bonuses will normally require you to make a payment that's equal to or higher than a minimum limit. If your deposit has a lower value, you'll miss out on qualifying for such an offer.
Game restrictions - Most casino bonuses can only be used on specific games or game categories. The promotion's T&Cs will outline which games are included or excluded.
Expiration periods - Many casino offers are subject to one or two expiration periods. The first period normally determines the maximum period by which you need to claim an offer, such as 30 days from registration. The second expiration period determines the maximum period within which to fulfil all the T&Cs.
Excluded payment methods - Some banking options, such as eWallets, may be excluded from some casino promotions. Placing a deposit with an excluded method will make you ineligible to claim such an offer.
Max win - While some casino promotions will let you keep any winnings after you've fulfilled the relevant wagering requirements, others may have a maximum win cap. In such cases, your winnings will be limited to the cap and any values above this limit will be forfeit.

Key Takeaways

There are many different types of casino bonuses that you can claim as a registered Betfair player.
Deposit bonuses are the most common type of casino promotion and require you to place a qualifying payment to get rewarded.
No deposit bonuses don't require a qualifying payment and are typically offered to new players who complete their account registration.
While casino bonuses provide a way to play eligible games for free, you should never deposit or gamble more funds than you can afford to lose.