This is a common way to encourage free gambling, because in 'No Deposit' cases the online casino allows players to start their real-life gambling experience with casino money. The casino offers small sums such as $25 and the player can start playing. In most cases, 10-12 times this initial amount will have to be wagered before winnings resulting from this ‘free money’ can be claimed.

Players who deposit their own money into a casino account are rewarded by getting a bonus. This acts to increase the total amount of money in the player’s bankroll, with the size of bonus increasing as more funds are deposited. So by having a 100% bonus, a player will convert her $100 deposit into $200 that can be used. Extra money means free gambling money – but this has a later price. For first deposits, the player will need to wager several times the initial amount before being able to benefit from the winnings. Subsequent deposits do not have these conditions.

Bonus Terms

1st Deposit – Also called a Welcome Deposit or Sign-Up Deposit, this significantly increases the bankroll that the new-time player can use for cash gambling.

2nd, 3rd, 4th Deposit Bonuses – Here is a sliding scale of deposits that leads up to significant free gambling money. Bonuses have a range of 25-100%, with no cash-out limitation.

High Roller Bonus – For the big spenders there are especially generous bonus offers, which can reach $1000 a time. Anyone who spends large amounts in an online casino will have more gambling money to play with and better comp points.