Casino Bonus Terms and Conditions
Casino bonus terms and conditions set how much you must bet, how much you can stake per spin and how much you can cash out, and some clauses let a casino keep winnings earned within the rules.
- Bonus rules
- Unfair clauses
- How to check
Bonus terms that decide what you keep
| Term | What it means | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Wagering requirement | Bets needed before bonus money becomes cash | 35x the bonus or less; bonus plus deposit doubles the cost |
| Max bet | Largest stake allowed while the bonus is active | $5 is common; one bet above it can void the bonus |
| Max cashout | Cap on winnings from the bonus | $50 to $100 on most no deposit offers |
| Game contribution | Share of each bet counted towards wagering | Slots 100%, tables and live 10% or less |
| Restricted games | Games you cannot play with the bonus | High-RTP slots, jackpots and crash games |
| Expiry | Time to finish the wagering | 7 to 30 days |
Read casino bonus terms and conditions in that order: wagering first, then max bet and max cashout. Price any offer in the wagering calculator and compare offers on the casino bonuses page.
Unfair casino terms found most
These six clauses appear most in the terms of the casinos listed here. Each one lets a casino void winnings for play that most players see as normal, and the right-hand column counts the listed casinos that carry it:
| Clause | Casinos with it |
|---|---|
| Low-risk play may lead to winnings being confiscated | 23 |
| Bonus winnings must be withdrawn immediately after meeting the wagering requirement to avoid additional winnings being capped | 14 |
| Common bonus hunting strategies may be seen as a serious T&C violation | 13 |
| Winnings may be forfeited if card counting strategies are detected | 8 |
| Use of the auto-play feature while wagering bonuses may void bonus balances | 7 |
| Playing restricted games while wagering bonuses may forfeit bonus balances | 3 |
Casino rules that void winnings
- Low-risk and “irregular” play: covering both sides of a bet, or any style the casino calls irregular, during wagering.
- Bonus hunting: depositing only when an offer runs, or claiming several bonuses in a row.
- Betting systems: Martingale and similar progressions, named as a breach in some terms.
- Short KYC deadlines: 3 to 7 days to send documents before winnings are cancelled.
- Dormant accounts: balances voided after 12 to 24 months without a login, sometimes less.
These rules sit in the general terms and the bonus policy, not on the promotion page, so read both documents before you claim an offer. One of these clauses is enough to turn a $2,000 win into a returned deposit.
How to check casino terms before you deposit
- Open the general termsSearch the page for “irregular”, “low risk”, “confiscate” and “inactive”.
- Read the bonus policyNote the wagering, max bet, max cashout and restricted games.
- Check the casino pageEach casino here lists the unfair clauses found in its terms.
- Save a copyKeep the terms version you played under in case of a dispute.
Ten minutes of reading saves most disputes. If a casino still refuses a payout, send your saved copy of the terms, chat logs and balance history with a written complaint, and give it 14 days before you take the case to the regulator.
Casinos with a bonus and no unfair clauses listed
Trickz CasinoAOFA, since 2022100% up to €500 and 100 extra spins
Winnerz CasinoAOFA, since 2022100% up to €500 and 100 extra spins
All Star CasinoCGA, since 2024100% up to $1,000
Winna CasinoTGC, since 2024Up to 60% Rakeback
Wild Tokyo CasinoCGA, since 2020100% up to €300 and 200 extra spins
Betcoin.ag CasinoAOFA, since 2013100% up to 59.429 mBTC
Weiss CasinoAOFA, CGA, since 2023100% up to C$1,300 and 80 extra spins
Pledoo CasinoCGA, since 2021100% up to $200 and 75 extra spins
Hugo CasinoCGA, since 2023100% up to C$220 and 100 extra spins
Casoo CasinoAOFA, since 2019100% up to €300 and 100 extra spinsComplaints about terms go to the casino first, then to its regulator; the casino complaints page shows how past cases ended.
Common questions
Can a casino refuse to pay winnings?
Only under a clause in its terms, and a licensed casino must be able to show the breach. If you disagree, complain in writing, wait 14 days, then go to the regulator named in its licence.
What happens if you break bonus terms?
The bonus and the winnings made with it are removed, and some terms allow the account to be closed. The max bet and restricted games rules cause most of these cases.
What is low-risk play in casino terms?
Betting on outcomes that cover each other, such as red and black on the same spin, or betting on more than 24 of 37 roulette numbers. Most bonus terms ban it.