” width=”333″ height=”316″>5 Rules You Should Always Follow While Using No Deposit Bonuses
- Ian Harper
- 22 Nov 2022
No deposit bonuses present a unique opportunity to win real money.
Unfortunately, many new players don’t know how to use them.
In this article we’ll provide you with 5 simple rules designed to ensure you get the most out of your no deposit bonus.
Let’s get into it.
What Even Is A No Deposit Bonus?
To increase their player-base, casinos offer bonuses.
These bonuses take a variety of forms. A no deposit bonus is a type of bonus that you can claim for free.
Once you claim a no deposit bonus, you will receive free spins or site credit.
You can use either of these to play casino games.
The benefits of these bonuses include:
- You can win real money.
- You can play online casino games for FREE!
- You can test casinos and find your favorite.
No Deposit Bonus Credits vs. No Deposit Free Spins
If you are wondering what the differences are between free spins and bonus credits, we will provide you with them below:
Site Credit
- You will be allocated what looks like real cash. For example, you’ll get $20 in site credit.
- You may be able to play both slots and table games.
- The size of your bet can be changed.
Free Spins
- You will be allocated free spins as a set number. For instance, 30 free spins.
- These can be used on slots.
- The value of every free spin will be identical to the lowest bet on the eligible game.
5 Rules To Keep In Mind While Playing With A No Deposit Bonus
Even though free spins and bonus credits are different in some ways, they are mostly similar.
Consider the next 5 rules as general points:
Casinos are aware of the superior odds of table games.
Thus if you are allowed to play them for free with a no deposit bonus, it’s only because they have been restricted in some other way.
In most cases, they will have an inferior game contribution.
Imagine you claim a bonus that stipulates the following:
Game Weighting Percentages:
- Slots (100%)
- Table Games (5%)
These percentages indicate the amount of your wager that goes to the wagering requirements.
To illustrate, if you played a slot game with this bonus and wagered a total of $100, all of that $100’s would go towards the wagering requirements.
On the other hand, were you to wager the same amount on, say, roulette (as it’s a table game), only $5 would go towards the wagering requirements.
If you bet the same amount on a table game, like blackjack, only 4% of it, or $4, would count toward the wagering requirements.
The difference is clearly a significant one.
Our recommendation is to only play games that count 100% to the requirements. In other words: play slots.
A sure-fire way to lose your bonus is to claim it and try to cash out straight away.
As the T&Cs stipulate, you need to wager your bonus a number of times before you can withdraw.
Not complying with this rule may – in extreme circumstances – lead to your IP address being blacklisted.
If you don’t understand what we mean by “wagering requirements,” here’s a quick example:
Regular No Deposit Bonuses
Let’s say you sign up for a no-deposit bonus that gives you $30 in bonus credits.
If the wagering requirements are 20x, you would have to use your bonus to bet a total of (20 x $30) $600 before you could cash out your winnings as real money.
No Deposit Free Spins
Say you get 30 free spins without making a deposit, but you have to stake 10 times the amount you won.
You have to use these free spins before you can figure out their “value.”
So, if you win $25 with free spins, you must bet a total of (10 x $25) $250, before attempting to cash out.
No deposit bonuses last for a notoriously short period of time. It is vital therefore that you use them swiftly if you want to actually cashout your winnings.
In most cases, you might only get between 2 and 7 days to comply with the T&Cs – so bet, bet, bet!
With this rule, we’re saying, “Pay attention to how much you can bet.”
Once players know what the wagering requirements are, they sometimes try to make big bets so they can meet the requirements quickly.
Sadly, you can’t do this in a casino. If you make a bet that is bigger than the maximum bet size, it will either not count toward the wagering requirements or cause you to lose your bonus.
The most you can bet with a bonus can vary, but it’s usually less than $5.
A common temptation is to create multiple accounts and claim the same no deposit bonus.
You can only get one no-deposit bonus from a casino.
If you try to claim the same bonus twice, you will be banned, and it is very likely that you will be caught.
Casinos track your IP address and flag any suspicious activity. Also, if you win with the bonus, you’ll need to provide the same financial information you used to create your account in order to get your money.
Thankfully, you can enjoy multiple (almost infinite) attempts at winning real money for free by checking out our huge variety of no deposit bonus codes on our No Deposit Bonuses Codes page.
A Final Word
It’s easy to break the rules of your no-deposit bonus if you don’t understand the terms and conditions.
Our advice is to read them, to understand them, and to comply with them.
FAQ
Yes, without a doubt! If you claim a no deposit bonus and follow the rules, you can take some of your winnings out of the account.
Check out our article on How To Profit From Free Casinos Bonuses for more information.
Yes, they do. Here are overviews of the most important:
- Wagering Requirements – The amount of times you have to playthrough the value of your free spins or site credit.
- Eligible Games – A list of the games you can play with the bonus.
- Expiration Dates – This is the date at which your bonus will be confiscated.
- Game Weighting Percentages – The amount of your bet that goes towards the wagering requirements depending on the game you play.
- Max Bet Restrictions – The maximum you can bet at any single time.
Most of the time, no. Most casino bonuses are given out automatically. But when you sign up, you might have to choose the bonus from a list, check a box, or enter a code.
Go to our No Deposit Bonuses page for more information.
There is usually a way to file a complaint. Your first step is to call, email, or use Live Chat to get in touch with the casino.
Slots. They have the best odds and contribute to the wagering requirements at a rate of 100%.
Read our article on How To Profit From Free Casino Bonuses if you want to find out more.
